1. What mainly made the man hesitate to visit the White House?
| A．Lack of interest. |
| B．The tight security. |
| C．The historical atmosphere. |
| A．From the website. | B．From the local paper. | C．From the travel guide. |
| A．In the White House. | B．In a dining hall. | C．At an airport. |
| A．Serious. | B．Humorous. | C．Careful. |
2 . Insider Flight Tips for Your Journey
Anyone can book a trip, but not everyone can plan an ultimate adventure that is affordable, accommodating and fun. At www. tripinsiders. org, we aim to provide you with the best insider secrets in the travel business. And on this website, we also offer a state-of-the-art travel comparison tool to make planning easier than ever. Here are some insider tips that we'd like to share with you about flights.
Look for Glitch (小故障) Fares
Online booking systems for airfare don’t come without a pricing mistake every once in a while. Follow deal-minded travel sites and blogs to learn about pricing mistakes that work in your favor. This is the most useful if you live near a major airport and have a flexible schedule.
Consider Alternate Airports
Some major cities have more than one airport, so make sure to check them all for the cheapest fares. For example, if you’re planning to visit the Bay Area of California, check for rates in both San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport.
Cross the Border by Land
Domestic flights are often cheaper than international ones, so if you live near a border and want to fly to a neighboring country, you can save by crossing the border by land and then catching a domestic flight. For example, Toronto residents may save by crossing the American border into Buffalo and then flying to another American city.
Use a Digital Luggage Scale
There’s nothing more frustrating than learning that your bag is too heavy to fly or that it’ll cost you extra when you arrive at the airport. Digital luggage scales are great for making sure that you’re not going over the baggage limit with your new souvenirs.
1. What is the main purpose of www.tripinsiders.org ?| A．To recommend travel websites. | B．To fund the travel business. |
| C．To advertise a travel agency. | D．To uncover travel business secrets. |
| A．Selecting airports. | B．Flying the border. |
| C．Carrying more baggage. | D．Having a fixed schedule. |
| A．They cover all aspects of a trip. | B．They help travelers save money. |
| C．They merely apply to businessmen. | D．They are only for Toronto residents. |
Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always influenced its people and traditions. The country
On a quiet morning in the mountains, you can feel the sun on your skin and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day
4 . Some people travel because they want to go to warm places for winter vacations or because they want to visit art museums in Europe. But other people travel simply because they have a passion for it.
Luisa Yu, a 79-year-old woman, fell in love with travel as a young girl in the province of Leyte in the Philippines when she watched movies. “I saw the beautiful scenery, the rivers and the mountains, and that fascinated me,” Yu said. “That’s why I always thought someday I would go to these places and travel.”
At 23, as an exchange student studying medical technologies in the US, Yu decided that she wanted to visit all of the countries in the world, but visa restrictions (限制) didn’t allow her to travel outside of the country.
It took Yu 15years to get her admission allowing her to travel internationally and there were times when she worked three jobs to save money to travel. She eventually took a part-time job as a travel agent, which gave her many more opportunities to travel to new places around the globe.
For the past 50 years, Yu has been visiting countries across the world, even some that are very difficult to get into. She has tried dog meat when she visited the DPRK, explored the beaches of Somalia, and even skydived in Dubai when she was 73. “Everyone said, ‘Don’t go to Somalia, that’s dangerous,’” Yu said. “If I want to go somewhere, nobody can stop me. I want to do everything.”
Yu achieved her goal to visit all of the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, in November 2023. To date, there have only been around 400 people who have set out to achieve this amazing cause.
Yu’s advice to people who love to travel is to just do it. “Don’t wait for anybody. If I keep on waiting, it will never happen, because the opportunity sometimes comes only once,” she said.
1. What inspired Luisa Yu’s passion for travel?| A．The wonderful settings of the movies. | B．The desire to take a winter vacation abroad. |
| C．The dream of visiting art museums in Europe. | D．The studying opportunities while taking trips. |
| A．She searched for fortune through travel. | B．She longed to be a travel agent. |
| C．She shot to fame by accident. | D．She was fond of challenges. |
| A．Tough-minded and devoted. | B．Considerate and gifted. |
| C．Humorous and knowledgeable. | D．Responsible and powerful. |
| A．Meet Luisa Yu: One of 400 People Recognized by UN |
| B．Follow Luisa Yu’s Example: Seeking Adventure on Traveling |
| C．79-Year-Old Woman Has Traveled to 193 Countries Around the World |
| D．Travel Agent Surprises the World with the Longest of Travel Experience |
5 . Famous Modern Chinese Buildings
Beijing International Airport
The first place most visitors see when they arrive in China is Beijing International Airport. The airport was constructed in the 1950s. It has an indoor garden, a children’s playground, and over 70 food businesses in Terminal 3 alone.
Shanghai World Financial Centre
Completed in 2008, Shanghai World Financial Centre(SWFC) took over 10 years to complete due to financial shortages and construction delays. Since its completion, it has won countless architectural awards. Tourists are welcome at SWFC’s viewing platform, which is the world’s highest closed viewing platform.
The Water Cube
It was constructed for use during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. Now visitors can express surprise at the architecture of the building. They can enjoy the indoor atmosphere as well.
Among the offerings of the Water Cube are a restaurant and bar, a shopping area, and Water World, a family water park.
The Bird’s Nest, Beijing
It was designed mainly for the 2008 Summer Olympics. It can hold more than 80, 000 people and has been used for a winter theme park. Nowadays, it has become a popular tourist attraction and its main income is from tourism. It draws more than 20,000 tourists every day.
National Centre for the Performing Arts
It was completed in 2007. The building is surrounded by a man-made lake, requiring guests to enter via an underground hallway. It is home to three different venues (活动场所): the Opera House, the Concert Hall and the Theatre.
1. Which of the following buildings was first constructed?| A．Beijing International Airport. |
| B．Shanghai World Financial Centre. |
| C．The Water Cube. |
| D．The Bird’s Nest, Beijing. |
| A．By renting the winter theme park. |
| B．By increasing its opening time. |
| C．By charging tourists for admission fees. |
| D．By giving some live concerts. |
| A．Enjoy sports events. |
| B．Play musical instruments. |
| C．Attend science lectures. |
| D．Watch different performances. |
6 . A road trip is not just about taking in the scenery through the car windscreen. Instead, the changes in location let you increase the scope of your holiday. Here are four recommended routes.
CCR 200
It is a new coastal road trip showing off the hidden side of the Lake District. The route takes in various nature reserves as well as other attractions like beaches and castles. The road trip is aimed at campers of all kinds and has been divided into five sections that can each be done in a day.
The Explorer’s Road
The Road extends almost the entire length of eastern England, featuring some of the country’s hidden treasures and finest attractions. Along the way you can explore stunning beaches, spectacular countryside and historic landmarks, with plenty of campsites lining the route.
South West Coastal 300
The South West Coastal 300 is around the southwest of Scotland. It’s a fantastic way to discover one of the UK’s hidden treasures. Inland, there are demanding hills that provide a steep one to walkers and climbers, not to mention hundreds of square miles of forestry and rolling countryside where cycling enthusiasts can clock up the miles.
Atlantic Highway
The route roughly follows the line of the Atlantic coast. There are picturesque village views and you certainly won’t be short of things to see or do. And there is no shortage of stopovers. The only downside is that the roads round here are extremely busy occasionally, so if you want a more stress-free trip, try heading down out of summer.
1. Which road trip best suits those who enjoy challenges?| A．CCR 200 | B．The Explorer’s Road. |
| C．South West Coastal 300. | D．Atlantic Highway. |
| A．Lesser-known aspects. | B．Popular beaches and castles. |
| C．Landmarks with a long history. | D．Newly-developed nature reserves. |
| A．It closes in summer. | B．Its views are limited. |
| C．It charges for stopovers. | D．It is crowded sometimes. |
7 . Kid-friendly attractions & hands-on museums
Washington, D.C.'s wealth of museums and attractions means there are always magical places where kids are transported from the “Ho-hum” of touring to the “Wow!” of experiencing. Many of these sites feature interactive exhibits (互动式展品) and entertainment to help attract the attention of even the smallest sightseer. Begin your exploring with these family-friendly museums and hands-on attractions.
National Geographic Museum
Animal lovers young and old will look forward to a visit to the National Geographic Museum, which is near Farragut West. There are changing exhibits that always feature work by great photographers, as well as exhibits that show the efforts of international scientists to protect the natural world's resources and animals. Children under 5 are free.
National Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall offers daily programs involving science experimentation. Kids are welcome to make and fly their own paper airplane, look through a real telescope with astronomy experts, watch a show at the Planetarium, climb in an aircraft, or watch an IMAX film.
National Building Museum
Kids can learn how engineers construct architectural wonders by using soft blocks in the Great Hall of the National Building Museum. Little ones will love the Building Zone, where they can drive a bulldozer (推土机) and build a house.
Renwick Gallery
Take the kids to the Renwick Gallery, which hosts the Smithsonian American Art Museum's amazing collection of decorative art, and start a completely new conversation between kids and art.
1. What is special about the museum near Farragut West?| A．It enables kids to build a house on their own. | B．It houses a vast collection of paintings. |
| C．It teaches kids about the environment. | D．It is free for both parents and kids. |
| A．Play with animals. | B．Drive a bulldozer. | C．Create artworks. | D．See a movie. |
| A．Architects. | B．Animal lovers. | C．Art enthusiasts. | D．Astronomy fans. |
