1 . Jessica, a 26-year-old Spanish traveler, arrived in Peru in March, 2020, ready to climb the old Inca trail to Machu Picchu when a terrible disease struck Peru on March 16, the day Jessica was supposed to start hiking.
She decided to hang around for a few weeks, in hopes that it would reopen. She considered taking a flight back home to Spain, but found it to be very expensive. Days turned into weeks, which turned into months, and still Jessica waited.
She made the best of her time. She rented a small flat in the town and passed the time taking daily yoga classes, teaching local children how to box, and studying for various fitness and sports nutrition certification exams.
This fit nicely into her goal of learning boxing skills in various countries around the world before opening her own gym back home in Spain. She’d already spent time coaching in boxing gyms in Australia, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, and Kenya, before arriving in Peru.
Eventually, Jessica’s patience paid off. On October 11, she was lucky enough to visit Machu Picchu and allowed to enter the ancient site. These magnificent, awe-inspiring, ancient wonders of the world are worth waiting and fighting for. It’s the good example of slow travel, travel so slow, in fact. She didn’t even go anywhere except to the village at the foot of the Andean mountains.
But this kind of slow travel is missing in today’s era of high-speed travel. We’ve grown used to buying cheap flights, sitting for a few hours in airplanes that zip around the globe, and place us in distant lands, where we rush around in a crowd of tourists as scheduled, ticking landmarks off a list before hopping back on the plane and rushing home.
Jessica’s adventure reminds me of historic modes of travel, when some people had to take a multi-month sea voyage in order to visit the continents far away. This built up the expectation, made the travelers get used to their destinations slowly, and opened doors for many new, unusual, and unplanned surprises along the way. It’s how I wish I could travel.
1. Why didn’t Jessica return home after the terrible disease?| A．Because she waited for the reopening of the city. |
| B．Because she had to take daily yoga classes. |
| C．Because she must coach in boxing gyms. |
| D．Because she couldn’t afford the flight ticket. |
| A．Impressive. | B．Tough. | C．Frightening. | D．Moving. |
| A．Time waits for no man. | B．No pains, no gains. |
| C．Hard work will pay off in time. | D．Better late than never. |
| A．Uninterested. | B．Positive. | C．Objective. | D．Disappointed. |
2 . Backpacking may not seem like the ideal way to travel and explore Singapore as the city has always appeared to appeal to luxury travelers. However, it’s more than possible to stay in a hotel in Singapore on a budget as well.
Bunc Hostel
It is located in Little India, which is full of life and is a great place to shop. It’s also a top choice if you’re looking to stay in a private room in a Singapore hostel as it offers a standard double room in addition to the dorms.
Fisher BnB
It is conveniently located just 3 km away from the Orchard Road and 1 km away from Lavender MRT Station and Farrer Park MRT Siation. It’s a good hostel in Singapore for international students and tourists. With its affordable price and top location, you can explore the city without breaking the bank.
The Buhemian Chic Hostel
If you love the atmosphere of Chinatown, The Bohemian Chic Hostel s just the right place to stay. Also called Pillows and Tosst, this stylish hostel in Singapore offers facilities like airport shuttle, free Wi-Fi, and a games room. It also provides complimentary breakfast.
Footprints Hostel
Footprints Hostel in Singapore is a terrific accommodation choice. It’s very affordable and offers a comfortable bed, complimentary breakfast, Wi Fi, and coin-operated washers and dryers. It also houses a library and a huge movie collection.
1. Which hotel is located in Chinatown?| A．Bunc Hostel. | B．Fisher BnB |
| C．The Bohemian Chic Hostel | D．Footprints Hostel. |
| A．It has a library | B．It has free WiFi |
| C．It provides breakfast. | D．It is close to an airport |
| A．Fashion | B．Tour. | C．Entertainment. | D．Science. |
3 . There are some palaces in Europe that you may be interested to know about.
Royal Palace of Madrid, SpainIt takes the title of the largest European palace by floor area and it is one of the largest palaces in the world. The Royal Palace of Madrid was built in the 18th century by order of Philip V on the site of the old Alcázar fortress, a former Moorish castle. With over 135,000 square metres and 3,418 rooms, it has seeded centuries of Spanish history. It is one of the few official seats of a head of state that is open to the public.
Royal Palace of Brussels, BelgiumIt is a historic and the most wonderful building in Brussels, Belgium, next to Brussels Park. The Royal Palace of Brussels is the King’s main workplace, where he works daily with his staff. A tradition has been established since 1965 to open the Royal Palace of Brussels to the public normally from the 21 July until the beginning of September.
Pena Palace, PortugalIt is the most popular attraction in Sintra, Portugal, and the main reason why so many people visit the small mountain town less than one hour’s drive from the country’s capital city, Lisbon. The colorful palace perched upon a hill looks like something out of a fairy tale. Its yellow and bright red appearance makes Pena Palace one of the most picturesque places in Europe. The UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) site has a rich history that dates all the way back to the Middle Ages.
Palace of Venaria, ItalyIt is a former royal living places and gardens located in Venaria Reale, near Turin in the Metropolitan City of Turin of the Piedmont region in northern Italy. It is one of the largest palaces in the world. It is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.
1. Which palace covers the largest floor area in Europe?| A．Royal Palace of Madrid. | B．Pena Palace. |
| C．Royal Palace of Brussels. | D．Palace of Venaria. |
| A．In February. | B．In June. | C．In August. | D．In October. |
| A．They are both in Asia. |
| B．They are both small palaces. |
| C．They are both forty minutes’ drive from the capital. |
| D．They are both listed in the UNESCO World Heritage. |
4 . Most Beautiful National Parks in Poland
Poland’s national parks are a hidden treasure for nature lovers. Take a walk on the wild side with us and experience four of the best open air spaces.
Bieszczady National Park
This park is in the remote south-eastern corner of the country bordering with Ukraine and Slovakia. It’s a great choice for people looking for a quiet and lonely trip. Facilities are also quite limited. Don’t miss the Solina Dam and other artificial lakes.
Karkonosze National Park
Over in the south-west of Poland by the frontier with the Czech Republic, this park is particularly interesting for its strangely shaped rocks and flat bare mountain tops. Near the border of the park is the highest waterfall in the Sudety region of Poland, the Kamienczyk Waterfall, which is 27 meters high.
Wolin National Park
Covering a large part of the Wolin Island on the western side of the Polish coast, this park’s best parts include an amazing 15 km long stretch of steep sea cliffs (悬崖), lakes and rivers surrounded by pine trees, many bird species and a small bison (野牛) reserve.
Pieniny National Park
This park is on the border of Poland and Pieniny—one of the Pieniny’s most beautiful mountain ranges. By far the most popular activity is taking a raft ( 筏 )down the winding Dunajec River, but there is a lot more to discover.
1. Which park best suits people who want to explore the Solina Dam?| A．Bieszczady National Park. | B．Karkonosze National Park. |
| C．Wolin National Park. | D．Pieniny National Park. |
| A．Appreciate sea cliffs. | B．See some small bison. |
| C．Appreciate the highest waterfall. | D．Float down the Dunajec River on a raft. |
| A．In an education brochure. | B．In an art magazine. |
| C．In a science magazine. | D．In a guidebook. |
5 . A Trip to Northern Spain
DAY 1: Begin the day from Bilbao with a visit to the Guggenheim Museum where you can view European modern art. Afterwards, move onto Laguardia to visit the old city and a wine shop for a tasting. Finally continue on to Burgos to visit the Museo de la Evolucion Humana before returning to Bilbao for an evening meal together.
DAY 2: Move from Bilbao to Santander to visit the Prehistory and Archaeology Museum of Cantabria. Then enjoy a visit to the caves (洞穴) of Las Monedas and El Castillo. El Castillo has many cave paintings with a history of more than 40, 000 years old. Finally continue on to Santillana del Mar to enjoy dinner together.
DAY3: This morning, you’ll visit the old town of Santillana with many historic buildings which provide a fascinating background for exploring this town. Then you’ll visit the Cave of Altamira, where some of the cave paintings were damaged by a large number of visitors. Then you’re free before an evening meal together.
DAY 4: In the morning, you’ll visit the Cave of EI Pindal, which has 12 prehistoric paintings, some more than 33, 000 years old. Then head to the Cave of EI Buxu. Due to the size of the cave, only several people are allowed in at a time. Later in the afternoon move to Oviedo and visit the Gothic Cathedral before enjoying dinner.
1. Which place is the starting point of the whole trip?| A．Laguardia. | B．Bilbao. | C．Santander. | D．Oviedo. |
| A．Day 1. | B．Day 2. | C．Day 3. | D．Day 4. |
| A．People who love European art. |
| B．People who enjoy extreme sports. |
| C．People who do medical research. |
| D．People who love modern buildings. |
6 . We take the kids out every once in a while, but they get bored if we choose places like restaurants or shopping malls. Here are some of the best places for kids in Hyderabad.
Snow World
If you and your kids love snow, then Snow World, which you can visit between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm, is where you need to be. The best thing is that you can even enjoy the snow during summers; you can make a snowman, have snow fights with your kids, ride the ice cars or do some fun ice skating. And when you get hungry, you can grab a bite of some tasty food in the ice hotel.
The Jump Zone
Who says your kids cannot have fun when the weather gets warm in Hyderabad? Drive to the Jump Zone, which allows kids aged 5 ~ 12 to play and remains open from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm, and enjoy its vast indoor play area, where there are slides, dance floors, toys to ride on, and jumping castles.
Ramoji Film City
Ramoji Film City, which remains open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, has everything you need for fun and entertainment in one place. Your kids will be amazed by the beautiful gardens, amazing sets for movies, and strange streets. They can also enjoy exciting rides and games there.
Nehru Zoological Park
Nehru Zoological Park, which remains open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, is a great place to let your kids spend quality time with different animals. In this vast park you can see over 100 species of animals in their natural habitat. Other fun activities include elephant rides, train rides, and the Dinosaur Park. It also has an excellent food court where you can sit and enjoy tasty food and drinks.
1. Which place has the longest opening hours?| A．Snow World. | B．The Jump Zone. |
| C．Ramoji Film City. | D．Nehru Zoological Park. |
| A．It doesn’t welcome kids of all ages. |
| B．It is especially crowded on warm days. |
| C．It doesn’t have enough room for sliding. |
| D．It attracts kids who love playing outdoors. |
| A．They both offer training sessions. |
| B．They both provide a place for dining. |
| C．They both are suitable for extreme sports. |
| D．They both offer a chance to see wild species. |
7 . Biking
Roll to new destinations with Nature Bound biking trips! We offer both road bike and mountain bike trips. On a typical beginner road biking trip, we will cover no more than 15 paved miles. On a mountain biking trip, we will cover no more than 5 trail miles.
Hiking & Backpacking
A typical beginner hiking trip includes a hike in and out of the woods lasting between 5-8 miles. A typical backpacking trip involves hiking about 5-10 miles into the woods while carrying all camping gear in backpacks, spending the night camping, and hiking 5-10 miles out of the woods the next day.
Rock Climbing
We offer two types of climbing — bouldering and top roping. Bouldering consists of free climbing shorter heights or boulders without the use of a rope. Top Rope Climbing involves climbing taller rock structures while connected to a rope that is attached to the ground.
• Please pre-register so that we know to expect you. Registration for trips is located in room 1050 of the Student Recreation and Activities Center.
• Pre-trip meetings are essential for all participants. Trip Leaders plan all aspects of the trip. They should make sure that participants know and understand the dangers associated with a specific trip at the end of the meetings. If a participant doesn’t attend a pre-trip meeting and doesn’t contact the Trip Leader prior to the pre-trip meetings, he will not be allowed to attend the trip.
1. Which is an overnight trip?| A．Biking. | B．Hiking. | C．Backpacking. | D．Rock Climbing. |
| A．To know about the trip leader. |
| B．To meet with other participants. |
| C．To register in person for the trip. |
| D．To be aware of possible risks. |
| A．Career development. | B．Outdoor adventures. |
| C．Housing and residence. | D．Academics and admission. |
8 . From the Karakoram Mountain to the Indus River plain, Pakistan is home to many breathtaking landscapes.
Kaghan Valley
Kaghan Valley is a place of fairytales. According to one version of a local legend, a prince of Persia fell in love with a fairy princess in the valley. But a giant (巨人) was also in love with the princess. One day, she escaped with the prince. In his anger, the giant flooded the valley and created lakes with his tears. Today, visitors from around the world travel to Keghan Valley for its beautiful lakes, mountain scenery, and clear night skies.
Baltoro Glacier
Baltoro Glacier is one of the world’s largest glacier valleys. Though difficult to access, it is one of the most highly visited regions in Pakistan because of mountain climbing destinations like K2, Broad Peak, and the Gasherbrum peaks in this area. Baltoro Glacier is not only known for its scenery, but as a life source-a large percentage of northern Pakistan’ s population depends on the water from Baltoro Glacier.
Deosai National Park
Known as “Land of the Giants”, the park is swept by wildflowers and rare butterflies each spring. This biodiversity hot spot is home to the Tibetan wolf, Himalayan ibex, Tibetan red fox and the critically endangered Himalayan brown bear. The park was given Wold Heritage status in 2016.
Hingol National Park
Hingol National Park is the largest national park in Pakistan. While it is well-known for its diverse (各式各样的) wildlife, it is perhaps best known for its active mud volcanoes. One of the most famous mud volcanoes is Chandragup, a sacred site for Hindus. Every spring, more than 40,000 people went there to honor the goddess Sati. Before they pay their respect to the goddess at a nearby temple, they have to clean their bodies with the mud.
1. What can tourists do in Kaghan Valley?| A．Enjoy its beautiful scenery. | B．Pay respect to the goddess Sati. |
| C．See active mud volcanoes. | D．Climb the world’s highest mountain. |
| A．Kaghan Valley. | B．Hingol National Park. |
| C．Baltoro Glacier. | D．Deosai National Park. |
| A．They are sacred sites for Hindus. | B．They are known for diverse wildlife. |
| C．They are famous volcanic parks. | D．They are given World Heritage status. |
9 . At the foot of Egypt’s Sinai mountains, once a small fishing town, Dahab is now one of the Red Sea’s top diving resorts(潜水圣地), attracting a lot of nature lovers. It also provides a stress-free seaside atmosphere where visitors can just sit back and enjoy its waters. There are affordable accommodations, tour operators, multicultural restaurants and cafes.
Dahab is also one of the few places in the area with internet access, making it attractive to remote workers looking for a peaceful “office” by the sea. Rahma Zein, who chose to go toDahab on the advice of friends, said, “On a normal day, I wake up, make breakfast, go for a free dive, hang out on the beach, take a hike, eat and then sleep.” she added, “In between sessions, I make phone calls and do my work.”
Located on the edge of the Red Sea, the Blue Hole is one of Dahab’s most famous sites and one of the world’s most famous diving sites. Going down to a maximum depth of 328 feet and easily accessible from the shore, the Blue Hole is not influenced by the currents, so its waters are relatively calm. The conditions here are perfect for free divers, as well as advanced divers looking to push their limits in a race.
To reduce the traffic here, a local group of divers have created an underwater museum filled with giant statues(雕像) made of recycled materials. The most impressive statue is a life-sized elephant weighing 700 kilograms which has gained the attention of countless tourists.
There are also limitless options in shallower waters for those who want to avoid crowded diving spots. Travelers can hike or ride camels to Ras Abu Galum National Protectorate, which covers 400 square kilometers of coastline and offers a better view of sea life.
1. What do we know about Dahab?| A．It still is a small fishing town. | B．Life there is full of stress. |
| C．It attracts a lot of nature lovers. | D．Accommodations there are expensive. |
| A．Relaxing. | B．Boring. | C．Stressful. | D．Lonely. |
| A．It is built by the local government. | B．There is a large elephant from Africa. |
| C．It aims to offer a better view of sea life. | D．There are statues made of recycled materials. |
| A．To recommend a sport. | B．To introduce a scenic spot. |
| C．To share a travel experience. | D．To call for environmental protection. |
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