3 . Here’s our pick of the most beautiful European cities with hardly any tourists:

Aarhus, Denmark

Denmark’s second largest city is considered to be less attractive than its capital Copenhagen. But Aarhus makes a perfect choice for a Danish long weekend thanks to its pretty beaches, towering Domkirke and the great ARoS Aarhus Art Museum.

ARoS’s Wine and Food Hall is one of the best places in the city to try delicious Nordic food.

Norwich, England

The saying goes that Norwich has a pub for every day of the year and a church for every Sunday. While that’s perhaps far from the truth, this most typical of English cities is certainly home to some of the most attractive medieval architecture in England.

Norwich Cathedral dates back to 1096 and the streets of Colegate and Elm Hill are home to picturesque, centuries-old homes.

Orange, France

While Avignon draws in thousands of tourists thanks to its summer festival and amazing Popes’ Palace, nearby Orange is usually unnoticed. Easier to travel around, with far fewer visitors, the city’s key attraction is the Roman Theater, which was built in the first century AD.

Antwerp, Belgium

The UNESCO-protected Cathedral of Our Lady occupies the Antwerp skyline, but there’s so much more to this Belgian city than its most famous building.

There’s also the Red Star Line Museum, located on Antwerp’ old docks, which shows the city’s past as a center for migration(移民)to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

1. Which city will you visit if you want to enjoy a delicious meal?

A．Orange, France.	B．Norwich, England.
C．Aarhus, Denmark.	D．Antwerp, Belgium.

2. What can visitors experience in Orange, France?

A．See amazing Popes’ Palace.	B．Visit Roman Theater.
C．Attend a summer festival.	D．Be surrounded with visitors.

3. What do Norwich and Antwerp have in common?

A．They both have a cathedral.	B．They are famous for museums.
C．Old pubs can be seen everywhere.	D．People there go to church every Sunday.

4 . For those who have never been to Harbin, there’s almost an endless list of things to do. Here are several activities that have to be included.

Turning water into instant ice

One can’t go to the Ice-Snow World without stopping by the Sun Island Snow Expo. After all, the former is for appreciating illuminated (照亮的) ice at night, and the latter is for checking out snow in the daytime. Tourists from the south might be astonished by the bright sunshine reflected in the snow, so don’t forget the sunscreen.

This is also a good place to toss (抛) water and watch it turn into ice instantly. Find a safe place with no one nearby, and enjoy the unique phenomenon.

Snow tubing (雪地滑轮胎) on the Songhua River

In winter, the Songhua River turns into “thousands of miles of ice” and becomes a natural ice-skating rink. The frozen river offers opportunities for many different winter activities. But make sure the ice is solid before going stomping (跺脚) in the snow.

Speeding down Yabuli Ski Resort

One place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Harbin is Yabuli Ski Resort, where you can ski down splendid snow-covered mountains. The snow is thick and moderately hard. There are junior, middle and senior ski runs. Professional staff are available to improve your skiing ability.

1. If you want to enjoy a night scene, which is the best choice?

A．The Songhua River.	B．The Ice-Snow World.
C．Yabuli Ski Resort.	D．The Sun Island Snow Expo.

2. What can visitors do in Harbin?

A．Choose different routes based on their skiing ability.

B．Get professional guidance for free while skating.

C．Go down the world’s longest ice slide on Songhua River.

D．Toss water and watch it turn into ice wherever you want.

3. What does the passage serve as?

A．An announcement.	B．An application.
C．An introduction.	D．An advertisement.

5 . People living in the UK take quite a few holidays abroad and in this country each year. Choices made about where to go, how to get there and what to do while there can either benefit or harm the environment.

While on holiday

Many of the things you can do to the greener on holiday will be the same things you can do at home—but there are also some extra things too, like avoiding gifts made from endangered plants and animals. Here are some suggestions:

●Making the most of locally produced food and drink, and local activities and attractions will support people in the area you are visiting and reduce the need for further environmental influence from transport;

●Switching off any air conditioning, heating and lights will help reduce climate change effect;

●Save water—some countries suffer from water shortages and saving water can help avoid damage to our natural habitats.

Endangered species

Some gifts and foods available in some countries can be made from endangered plants or animals. Check before you buy and avoid animal and plant gifts. More details of the types of products to avoid and illegal trade hot spots can be found on the Souvenir Alert webpage.

Making a positive contribution to the place you are visiting

There are ways in which your holiday can help support local people and the environment:

●There are many opportunities to volunteer and help with projects that conserve and improve natural habitats;

●When you are away, or if you are looking for somewhere to visit, you can support projects or attractions which protect wildlife, such as nature reserves and conservation projects.

1. According to the passage, we can______ to help reduce climate change effect.

A．save electricity	B．buy local food and drink
C．make good use of water	D．go around on foot

2. We should check the gifts and foods before buying because ______.

A．sometimes they are of poor quality

B．they may be made from endangered animals or plants

C．some of them will do harm to our health

D．they may not be typical local products

3. The passage is mainly about______.

A．travel dos and don’ts

B．the harm done to the environment

C．tips on protecting endangered species

D．greener choices for holiday

6 . When it comes to hiking, Greece has something for every kind of walker. The mainland boasts (拥有)well-maintained routes, while on the country’s islands you’ll find ancient paths dating back to Byzantine times connecting sleepy villages with beautiful sandy coves (小海湾). Here’s our pick of Greece’s best hikes.

 Samaria Gorge(峡谷), Crete

16 kilometers(10 miles), 4 hours

Hiking the 16-kilometer Samaria Gorge is considered one of Crete’s must-do experiences, which is why you’ll rarely be without company. Nevertheless, there’s an undeniable raw beauty to Samaria, where vertical (垂直的) walls soar up to 500 meters and are just 3.5 meters apart at the narrowest point (150 meters at the broadest).

The hike begins at 1,230 meters at Xyloskalo just south of Omalos and ends in the coastal village of Agia Roumeli. It’s especially scenic in April and May, when wildflowers brighten the route.

 Mt Ohi summit hike, Evia

8 kilometers(5 miles), 3 to 4 hours

The summit of Mt Ohi (Profitis Ilias; 1,398 m), lesser-visited Evia’s third-highest peak, is crowned by mysterious ancient dragon houses: 7th century BC architecture, made from rocks weighing several tons. From Myli, it’s an 8-kilometer hike to the summit (three to four hours).

It’s possible to stay overnight at the 1,000-meter-high refuge then hike up Mt Ohi to catch the sunrise(30 minutes), which makes for a magical experience. Contact South Evia Tours or Evia Adventure Tours for details.

 Delphi to Kirra Walk, Central Greece

14 kilometers (9 miles), 3 to 4 hours

This 14-kilometer downhill hike follows a centuries-old pathway from historic Delphi to the ancient port of Kirra, just east of modern Itea on the southern coast of mainland Greece.

The hike starts from the E4 long-distance starting point 100 meters east of the Hotel Acropole. Skirting the village of Crissa, it goes to the gulf (海湾) through Greece’s largest olive garden. After your three-to-four-hour hike, and lunch or a swim, you can return to Delphi by bus (around 2 euros).

 Hike to the Tomb of Kleobolus, Rhodes

5 kilometers(3 miles), 2 hours

An easy, enjoyable 5-kilometer(two-hour)round-trip hike escapes Lindos to reach the so-called Tomb of Kleobolus. Starting alongside Car Park 1 above the main beach, the route ends at a rocky hill topped by a circular tomb actually built during the 2nd century BC, long after Kleobolus ruled Rhodes.

1. What is the raw beauty of Samaria?

A．High and narrow gorges.	B．Magical sunset.
C．Wildflowers throughout the year.	D．Mysterious large rocks.

2. What will visitors see during the Mt Ohi summit hike, Evia?

A．Ancient buildings.	B．Evia’s highest peak.
C．A circular tomb.	D．Greece’s largest olive garden.

3. What can we learn about the Delphi to Kirra Walk?

A．It lets visitors experience the modern world of Greece.

B．Visitors are recommended to get back to Delphi by ship.

C．The route connects two places with a long history.

D．It is a challenging route through a rocky hill.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个词(冠词，介词，代词或连词)，或在空白处填入单词的正确形式。

With the recent relaxation in travel restrictions, I found myself     1     (visit) Innsbruck, the capital city of the state of Tyrol in Western Austria.

The destination within     2     (snow-cap) mountains is perfect for a short break. Even the approach to Innsbruck Airport by air is a breathtaking sight as the plane     3     (gentle) moves between the mountains on its journey to the runway.

The city is like an artistic     4     (compose) of modern architecture and historic buildings, serving both     5     a university town and a tourist center. Weaving my way through cobbled streets and well-designed buildings, I was impressed by this stunning city which was the Imperial capital 500 years ago,     6     the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I lived here. Admitted, it still lives up to     7     (it) royal connections today with the unique architecture.

I wandered round this small city, amazed at the dramatic backdrop of the Nordkette mountain which offers skiing and hiking near the downtown. The Goldenes Dachl,     8     significant landmark in Innsbruck with its 2,657 golden copper tiles (瓦片) that shine in the sunlight, took my breath away.

Innsbruck     9     (steal) my heart with the stunning architecture, majestic mountains and friendly people on this tour then and there. I couldn’t wait to return to explore more of this     10     (delight) European city.

10 . My mother always told me, “You should explore your own country before stepping out into the world. ”However, it seems like a tough mission to travel all across its expansive surfaces. But luckily for me, Via Rail Canada offered youths between the ages of 18 and 25 the chance to ride the train across Canada for the month of July. The ticket was a bargain $150. My best friends Trevor, Joel and Jeremy and I immediately jumped at the opportunity and secured four tickets on the great Canadian railroad.

For a group of 20-year-olds, this was like the first flight of young birds from the nest. When we approached the train station in the morning, our 22-day adventure from Sudbury to Vancouver was to begin. Eyes baggy from lack of sleep, we jumped on board as if it was the train to Hogwarts in Harry Potter. Although the thought of three full days on those tracks covering close to 3, 000 kilometres crushed our spirits a little, what happened next caught us by surprise.

The three days on board turned into a summer camp on rails. At night, we would climb up the glass-domed train car, which gave us a scenic view of the starry night sky, untouched by the harmful light pollution. Before we knew it, the warm sun rays beating down on our faces woke us up for another day on the rails. To my surprise, a sea of golden grain fields dominated the landscape we were in the Canadian Prairies.

Another day slipped away and we set up for another night in the dome. And this time we were greeted by night sky painted by a fantastic thunderstorm. Lightning was striking at an incredible rate. The spectacular and memorable light show left everyone in the glass bubble in complete disbelief.

Arriving in the Rocky Mountains was one of the most surreal experiences of my life. Before the train adventure, if I could have skipped the travel and arrived at the destination, I would have. That is no longer true. I’ve learned that the journey can be more enjoyable than the destination.

1. What has made the author’s train adventure across Canada a reality?

A．The encouragement given by his mother.	B．The appeal of the scenic views in the country.
C．The discount ticket offered by Via Rail Canada.	D．His great courage to challenge a tough mission.

2. What can we infer about the young people from Paragraph 2 ?

A．They were excited about the coming train journey.

B．They left their parents for the first time in their life.

C．They never thought of having a train adventure.

D．They were hooked by the magic story of Harry Potter.

3. What does“the glass bubble”in the fourth paragraph refer to?

A．A brain in lack of imagination.	B．The glass-domed train car.
C．A summer camp on the train.	D．The sightseeing bus.

4. What did the author learn from the train adventure across Canada?

A．Opportunities are hard to get.	B．Enjoying a journey counts a lot.
C．Splendid scenery attracts young people.	D．The traveling experience is not real to him.