1 . Thailand tourism has always been the top destination for Chinese travelers due to its affordable prices and excellent services. Therefore, we recommend that you also travel to Thailand after the Gaokao to reward yourself for ten years of hard work and studying.
Grand Palace, Bangkok
The Grand Palace is a stunning complex of buildings that served as the official residence of the kings of Thailand from the 18th to the mid-20th century. It features complex architecture, beautiful gardens, and several impressive temples. The palace is open daily from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, and admission costs 500 baht (泰铢) per person.
Wat Arun, Bangkok
Wat Arun is a stunning Buddhist temple that sits on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The temple is known for its great design and impressive top, which are covered in colorful mosaics and seashells. It’s open daily from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, and admission costs 100 baht per person. Note that visitors are required to dress modestly and remove their shoes before entering the temple.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai
The Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is a busy market that offers a wide variety of goods, including clothing, handicrafts, and souvenirs. The market is open every night from around 6:00 pm to midnight. Admission is free, but be prepared to bargain about prices.
Phuket Old Town, Phuket
Phuket Old Town is a historic district filled with colorful shop houses, cafes, and art galleries. It’s a great place to wander around and soak up the atmosphere. Some of the most popular attractions in the area include the Thai Hua Museum and the Phuket Trickeye Museum. Admission prices vary depending on the attraction.
1. Thailand is very popular among Chinese tourists for ______.| A．the stunning architecture and beautiful gardens |
| B．the wide variety of goods in the night market |
| C．the outstanding balance between cost and value |
| D．the impressive Buddhist temple by the river |
| A．Grand Palace, Bangkok. | B．Wat Arun, Bangkok. |
| C．Phuket Old Town, Phuket. | D．Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai. |
| A．Only top quality products are sold here. | B．All the goods here are handmade. |
| C．Some products are free. | D．There is no charge for entry. |
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Sink your teeth into a Green Trip in a Land Rover Defender, eating food cooked over an open fire and sleeping in a tent in Norfolk. Wildnis, a new climate-positive adventure company, offers an action-packed break featuring sailing, rafting and sea swimming. From £ 2,500 per person for three nights. wildnis.co.uk |
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| A．Sleeping in a tent. | B．Providing E-guide. |
| C．Being eco-friendly. | D．Exploring the sea. |
| A．Rainbow Tours. | B．Much Better Adventures. | C．Wildnis. | D．Wild Discovery. |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．A science magazine. |
| C．An animal poster. | D．A biology book. |
3 . In the summer of 1965, Tété-Michel Kpomassie became the first African to explore Greenland. He was 24 on the day that he stepped onto the port at Qagortoq, on Greenland’s southern coast. But his arctic journey had actually begun some seven years earlier.
Kpomassie’s amazing life story starts with a bit of chance and a book. He was a teenager when he bought a book about Greenland in Togo. Immediately, the topic attracted him, and he knew that he must go there.
He traveled along the west coast of Africa, eventually crossing into Europe. There, he stayed for some time before leaving for Greenland. “I took my time to step out,” he recalled. “When I arrived, everyone stopped talking; all were staring. They didn’t know if I was a real person or wearing a mask. Children hid behind their mothers. Some cried, believing I was a spirit from the mountains.”
Kpomassie found his true home in Greenland’s northern reaches, where the Inuit culture that he’d read in a book as a boy was very much alive. Over the next 18 months, Greenland’s first African learned to ski, ice fish and hunt, and adapted himself quickly to the new environment.
He returned to Togo in late 1966 and adapted the journal he’d kept into a book. Kpomassie then went on to give lectures about his experience in halls and classrooms throughout Africa and Europe. And he settled down in Paris and raised a family, returning to Greenland on three occasions in that time. His book An Africa in Greenland was first published in France and has since been translated into eight languages.
“All the while I knew where I ultimately needed to end up,” he said. Now approaching 81 years old, Kpomassie is packing up his apartment and heading back to northern Greenland, where he intends to live out his final years.
1. When did Kpomassie begin his first journey to Greenland?| A．In the 1940s. | B．In the 1950s. |
| C．In the 1960s. | D．In the 1970s. |
| A．They were unfriendly to strangers. |
| B．They didn’t meet a black man before. |
| C．They taught Kpomassie eight languages. |
| D．They were unwilling to let Kpomassie go. |
| A．Strong and determined. |
| B．Brave and hardworking. |
| C．Kind and ambitious. |
| D．Adventurous and adaptable. |
| A．The unusual experience of an adventurer. |
| B．The opportunities of returning to Greenland. |
| C．The great effect Kpomassie has on literature. |
| D．The meaning of starting an amazing adventure. |
| A．Twelve. | B．Ten. | C．Six. |
1. How tall does one child have to be to ride the “Waterfall” alone?
| A．48 inches. | B．45 inches. | C．42 inches. |
| A．Lakeland. | B．Rainforest River. | C．Oceana. |
| A．The sink. | B．The wave pool. | C．The basin. |
| A．In an amusement center. | B．In a national park. | C．In a theater. |
6 . If you are longing for a hike in Alaska and aren’t sure where to start, here are our favorites. There’s something for all levels of skills and ambitions.
The Kenai River Trail
A half mile down this trail are wonderful views of the Kenai River Canyon. There are really two trailheads(小道的起点); the main “upper” trail starts at mile 0.6 of Skilak Lake Rd, and the other at mile 2.3.
Turnagain Arm Trail
This 11-mile hike begins at Potter Trailhead (Mile 115). Initially used by AlaskaNatives, the trail, can also be accessible to points along the way: McHugh Creck(Mile 112), Rainbow(Mile 108) and Windy(Mile 107).
lditarod National Historic Trail
The National Historic Iditarod Trail is a 24-mile hike used by gold miners and sled-dog teams until 1918, when the Alaska Railroad was finished. It’s a two-to-three day hike through superb mountain scenery to Girdwood( where it’s known as the Crow Pass Trail), and is the region’s best backpack adventure.
Put up a tent at Echo Bend(Mile 3), or rent one of two yurts(毡房)($65 per night) close by. For a shorter outing you can turn around at the Perch, then return to the Dew Mound Trail at Echo Bend and then to the Nature Center, making this a scenic 8-mile trip.
Reed Lakes Trail
Two alpine lakes, waterfalls, glaciers and towering granite(花岗岩) walls: the7-to-9-mile Reed Lakes Trail is one of the most wonderful hikes in the region, and worth the climb. Once you reach upper Reed Lake, continue 1 mile to Bomber Glacier, where the ruin of a B-29 bomber lies in memorial to six men who died in a 1957 crash.
1. Which of the following was originally used by Alaska Natives?| A．The Kenai River Trail. |
| B．Turnagain Arm Trail. |
| C．Iditarod National Historic Trail. |
| D．Reed Lakes Trail. |
| A．Girdwood. |
| B．Potter Trailhead. |
| C．Echo Bend. |
| D．Turnagain Arm. |
| A．A memorial to six heroes. |
| B．A tower made of granite. |
| C．The ruin of a B-29 bomber. |
| D．One of the most splendid waterfalls. |
7 . Amazing Train Journeys
The Beijing to Lhasa Express, China
Departs daily; Distance—2,330 miles; Duration—40 hours
Linking the royal wonders of Beijing with the dreamlike palaces of Lhasa, the Z21 train travels from the modernity of urban China to a once-remote land. Running westward, the train climbs nearly 16,400 ft (5,000 m) on its journey to the roof of the world: the Tibetan Plateau.
London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper, UK
Departs daily; Distance—509 miles; Duration—13 hours 30 minutes
This overnight train journey is filled with the romance of rail travel. It’s just a pity that the whole experience—from dining-car chatting and light beer, to being carried into a la-la land by the rhythm of the rails and waking to bedside views of towering peaks—feels like it’s over in a flash. Though it may be short, the Caledonian is surely Britain’s best train ride.
Tazara Railway, Tanzania and Zambia
Departs twice a week; Distance—1,160 miles; Duration—46 hours
Few trains offer the chance of spotting big game from your seat, but the Tazara Railway does exactly that. For many, the highlight is neither the scenery nor the wildlife, though; it’s the chance to spend two days watching everyday life out of the window, and enjoying the crowds and chaos when the train pulls to a stop.
Perurail’s Lake Titicaca Railway, Peru
Departs twice a week; Distance—241 miles; Duration—10 hours
Traveling across the Altiplano, from the shores of Lake Titicaca to the beating heart of the Inca capital, the railway from Puno to Cuzco cuts a picturesque path through the snow-dusted peaks and fantastic valleys of the Andes. Passengers can enjoy the landscape from an open-air observatory car, as they travel through remote towns and villages.
1. What do the first two train journeys have in common?| A．They make weekly departure. | B．They are over a thousand miles. |
| C．They travel to highlands. | D．They are the longest train rides nationwide. |
| A．Tazara Railway. | B．The Beijing to Lhasa Express. |
| C．Perurail’s Lake Titicaca Railway. | D．London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper. |
| A．Travel around Lake Titicaca. | B．Admire the view in the open air. |
| C．Go through two countries on a journey. | D．Have a deep understanding of towns and villages. |
Mount Emei,World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site in China,
The Leshan Giant Buddha, lying at the eastern foot of Mount Emei,
Mount Emei with its natural and cultural values well interconnected is attracting
9 . Setting off on a solo trip, I soon realized I was never really alone.
After traveling to the UK to visit my
The first ride was
I arrived at Gatwick with plenty of time to spare, and I
| A．friend | B．husband | C．workmate | D．daughter |
| A．failed | B．escaped | C．left | D．played |
| A．examined | B．enjoyed | C．predicted | D．recorded |
| A．curious | B．confused | C．careful | D．anxious |
| A．In addition | B．At last | C．After all | D．In total |
| A．promise | B．mistake | C．choice | D．barrier |
| A．Trust | B．Excuse | C．Teach | D．Help |
| A．regularly | B．suddenly | C．smoothly | D．secretly |
| A．free | B．easy | C．quiet | D．noisy |
| A．plane | B．bus | C．taxi | D．train |
| A．anger | B．panic | C．doubt | D．pity |
| A．Guide | B．Obey | C．Follow | D．Support |
| A．boarded | B．approached | C．remembered | D．recognized |
| A．impatience | B．sadness | C．relief | D．regret |
| A．inspiration | B．kindness | C．chance | D．advantage |
10 . From interactive games to unique ways to explore the past, Ontario museums are filled with family-friendly programs and activities that make learning fun.
Ontario Science Centre
At Ontario Science Centre, there’s no room for boredom with the exciting and endless interactive activities and programs. Special exhibits and entertaining live performances continue to amaze minds full of curiosity. The Family Innovative Centre challenges families to be more creative in their problem solving.
Muskoka Heritage Place
Spend a day at Muskoka Museum, Muskoka Pioneer Village, Rotary Village Station and Portage Flyer Train. Discover the history of Huntsville and the native people at the museum. Next, take a 3-minute train ride along the Muskoka River to Fairy Lake Station aboard the vintage Portage Flyer Train. Tour guides at the Pioneer Village help recreate the way of life in the area over 100 years ago.
Simcoe County Museum
Simcoe County Museum is the perfect combination between exciting family-friendly exhibits and a true learning experience. It is filled with all kinds of tools to sharpen young minds. Check the daily programming schedule for available activities.
Toronto Railway Museum
Take your family to a full day exploring the Toronto Railway Museum, located minutes from the CN Tower in Toronto’s historic Roundhouse Park. Beyond learning about the history of Canadian railroads, you can also take an exciting ride on the mini train with your little ones. Be sure to visit the gift shop, which is filled with fun train-themed toys, so your family can remember your day at the roundhouse.
1. What can you do at Ontario Science Centre?| A．Buy some special train-themed toys. | B．Discover the history of Huntsville. |
| C．Try solving problems creatively. | D．Take a 30-minute train ride in the centre. |
| A．Get a passport to the museum. | B．Make sure its environment is safe and clean. |
| C．Make sure it is internationally recognized. | D．Find out what activities are available. |
| A．Ontario Science Centre. | B．Toronto Railway Museum. |
| C．Simcoe County Museum. | D．Muskoka Heritage Place. |
