1 . Some under-30 travelers prefer to get around with people their own age. If that’s you, you’re in the right place! Follow us to South America and cover all of the highlights.

Start   Lima, Peru

Finish   Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Destinations   Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru

Group size   Min 1, Max 16

Why you’ll love this trip

·Wander in the Amazon jungle at night. Float (漂浮) down the river, keeping an eye out for the frightening eyes of jaguars and caimans.

·Tour the floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca. Spend the night under the stars in a traditional island village.

·Whether you trek (跋涉) the classic Inca Trail, the Inca Quarry Trail or take the scenic train route to Machu Picchu, trust us, this is going to be one of the highlights of your life.

·Don’t worry. We won’t occupy all of your time. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to bounce around Cusco, digging deep into the pockets of Inca history.

·Go to the strangely wonderful La Paz, from the wines of the Witches’ Market to the tasty treats of Mercado Lanza.

·Ever dreamt of walking on water? Now’s your chance. The sprawling salt lakes of Bolivia serve up special photo opportunities.

·The Iguazu Falls is on the border between Argentina and Brazil, and you’ll be able to see it from both sides.

·Rio de Janeiro is a great place to end the trip. Party down with the locals and experience a culture at the beating heart of Brazil.

1. Where can the tourists learn about Inca history?

A．In Lima.

B．In Machu Picchu.

C．In Cusco.

D．In Rio de Janeiro.

2. What is the trip like?

A．Relaxing and interesting.	B．Adventurous and exciting.
C．Comfortable and refreshing.	D．Educational and economical.

3. Which site can be admired from two different countries?

A．The floating islands of Uros.	B．The Inca Quarry Trail.
C．The Witches’ Market.	D．The Iguazu Falls.

2 . The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm’s attention is the design of buildings. Today, thousands of people come to ________ building conferences, and the idea that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly ________ in years to come. Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren’t designed for ________ use. The “energy-efficient” sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis ________ indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall covering and carpet. So for 20 years, we’ve been looking for ways to make these materials ________   for people and the planet.

Home builders can now use materials, such as green paints, that release significantly ________   amounts of chemical compounds, which people believe don’t ________ the quality of the air.   ________, our basic design strategy is focused not simply on being “less bad” but on creating ________ healthful materials that can be either safely returned to the soil or ________ by industry again and again. For example, the world’s largest carpet manufacturer has already ________ a carpet that is fully and safely recyclable.

Look at it this way: no one ________ to create a building that destroy the planet. But our current industrial systems are basically causing these conditions, whether we like it or not. So   ________ of simply trying to reduce the damage, we are ________ a positive approach. We’re giving people high-quality, healthful products and an opportunity to make choices that have a ________   effect on the world. It is not just the building industry, either. Entire cities are taking these environmentally positive approaches to design, planning and building.

1.

A．commercial

B．green

C．traditional

D．simple

2.

A．efficient

B．changeable

C．influential

D．effective

3.

A．relevant

B．indoor

C．flexible

D．forward

4.

A．revealed

B．displayed

C．exhibited

D．discovered

5.

A．careful

B．comfortable

C．stable

D．safe

6.

A．reduced

B．revised

C．delayed

D．defined

7.

A．destroy

B．deny

C．dissolve

D．depress

8.

A．Anyway

B．Besides

C．Anyhow

D．However

9.

A．exactly

B．completely

C．partially

D．superficially

10.

A．restored

B．regain

C．reused

D．retain

11.

A．developed

B．stretched

C．researched

D．constructed

12.

A．sets off

B．sets about

C．sets out

D．sets up

13.

A．instead

B．because

C．out

D．regardless

14.

A．adjusting

B．adopting

C．adapting

D．admitting

15.

A．functional

B．sensible

C．beneficial

D．precious

3 . The Best Natural Attractions in Mexico

Turtle Beaches

Between June and November, sea turtles return to the beaches of their birth to lay their eggs in the sand. With hunting and natural enemies threatening these species, communities have established protected nesting areas. Many are open for public viewing and participation in egg collection and baby-turtle release. Turtles are found along the Yucatán coast, in Baja Sur, on the Oaxaca coast, in Puerto Vallarta, and on Costa Alegre.

Whale-Watching

Each year between December and April, magnificent gray whales return to breed and instruct their young in the waters of Banderas Bay, fronting Puerto Vallarta, and in Los Cabos. It is a destination you can’t miss if you’re interested in marine mammals. Then you will witness how wonderful the huge creature is.

Butterfly March

Mexico is a land known for its cultural diversity, and no place drives this home more than a mountain forest where you stand surrounded by the beautiful wings of millions of monarch butterflies. The setting is the grand highlands of Michoacán, from mid-to-late November through March.

Lake Bacalar

The waters of this crystal-clear, spring-fed lake—Mexico’s second largest—are noted for their bright color variations, from pale blue to deep blue-green. The surrounding area is known for birding, with over 130 species identified. Bird lovers should not miss it.

1. What do we know about Turtle Beaches?

A．Tourists can hunt the turtles at will.

B．Tourists can view turtles on more than one beach.

C．Tourists can visit all the nesting areas if they want.

D．Tourists can have great experiences there in spring.

2. If you prefer a feast of bright colors, ________can be a better choice.

A．Turtle Beaches

B．Lake Bacalar

C．Whale-Watching

D．Butterfly March

3. Where can the text probably be found?

A．In a history book.	B．In a book review.
C．In a scientific report.	D．In a travel magazine.

5 . 丰富多彩的暑假生活马上就要开始了，快约上好朋友一起去旅游吧!假设你是Mary，请根据下面提示，通过电子邮件向你的好朋友Lisa发出邀请，请她和你一起去旅游!
内容提示：
1.下周六想和一些朋友去爬山;
2.下周六早上7:50在校门口见面，8:00 出发;
3.需要准备的东西: 运动鞋(sports shoes)、食物、饮料和太阳镜(sunglasses)。
要求：
所给提示内容要包括在内，80词左右。开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Lisa,

I hope everything is going well with you. The summer holiday is coming soon.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I’m sure we’ll have a great time. Hope to see you soon.

Yours,

Mary

6 . High temperature in summer drives so many Chinese people to cooler places around the world. Now the trips to Australia, Africa and South America are becoming more and more popular.

According to a survey from Ivmama. Com, a top self-service travel platform on the Internet, the number of the Chinese tourists visiting the southern part of the earth rises by nearly 40% compared with the number at the same time last year. Of the tourists, most are from Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Suzhou in China.

The top ten tourist destinations (目的地) are Mauritius, Australia, South Africa, Kenya, New Zealand, Fiji, Seychelles, Brazil, Argentina and Chile. There are also more and more Chinese tourists visiting Zimbabwe and Rwanda, as the two countries are becoming new popular countries in Africa. “Among the outbound (出外的) tourists, 60% are young and middle–aged (中年的) tourists between the ages of 30 and 45,” said the website.

Staying away from the hot summer is the main reason for traveling overseas, according to a report by China Tourists Academy. Besides, many tourists choose to visit Brazil and Argentina in summer to feel their wonderful football cultures.

1. Why do the Chinese tourists travel to the south of the earth in summer?

A．Because the south of the earth is more beautiful.

B．Because they have no interest in traveling in China.

C．Because most of them come from the northern part of the earth.

D．Because they can’t stand the hot weather in summer.

2. _______ isn’t one of the ten most popular tourists destinations.

A．Australia

B．Brazil

C．Rwanda

D．Fiji

3. The underlined word “feel” in the last paragraph means “_______”.

A．leave

B．experience

C．touch

D．meet

4. Which of the following is TRUE about the outbound tourists?

A．Some of them go to Brazil because they are football lovers.

B．Most of them are old people who have nothing to do at home.

C．They choose to travel overseas to study the foreign cultures.

D．Most of them hardly travel to the countries in Africa and Europe.

5. What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Learn Foreign Cultures

B．Travel to Popular Countries

C．Meet So Many Foreign Visitors

D．Run Away From the Hot Summer

7 . 用所给句子补全下面两段对话。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A: Hi, Jane!     1    
B: It was great.
A:     2    .
B: I went to Hainan with my family.
A :     3    .
B: Yes, we did.
A:     4    .
B: We played beach volleyball and enjoyed the sunshine on the beach. My brother and I also swam in the sea.     5    .
A: Sounds great.
B: Yes. We had a good time.
A．Where did you go?
B．What did you do there?
C．How was your vacation?
D．I’d like to play volleyball.
E．Did you go to the beach?
F．I really enjoyed my vacation.
G. Did you go with your family?