1 . Here are top 4 destinations to start your new trip.
Ireland
If you’re looking for the right mixture of history, culture and nature, you’ll find it in Ireland. You can enjoy surprising views here. If you’re in the mood for a boat trip, consider giving it a try in the evening in Cork—it’s truly magical.
Italy
Italy has so many fascinating cities and places to visit, but it would be impossible to see them all in one go. A road trip could work, and Rome is a great place to start. You’re steeped in history throughout the city with the Pantheon and the Colosseum, as well as the historic and architectural gems in the Vatican City. Throw a coin into the Trevi di Fontana before you leave the city, which means you’ll return here one day.
Thailand
Thailand has some of the best beaches in the world, even before Leonardo DiCaprio made Maya Bay, on Phi Phi Leh, lamous in The Beach. Admittedly, the film does a great job of describing this beautiful island, yet green waters and white sands are pretty standards in this country.
United Arab Emirates
If you’re one of those people who love all luxurious (奢侈的) things, then a trip to Dubai is for you. With year-long sun and grand hotels, this is the place for endless shopping, cocktail drinking by a plush pool and sunbathing on an artificial beach—the Palm Islands. Head to the Golden Souk for a spot of jewellery (珠宝) shopping. If you’re feeling hungry, you can eat at the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.
1. What may one mean by throwing a coin into the Trevi di Fontana?| A．Getting more coins. | B．Expressing good will. |
| C．Coming back some day. | D．Wishing for good luck. |
| A．A magazine. | B．A website. |
| C．A newspaper. | D．A movie. |
| A．Ireland. | B．United Arab Emirates. |
| C．Thailand. | D．Italy. |
2 . Italy is popular among travelers because of its long history, delicious food, and incredible architecture. These four cities are some of the most lively and culturally rich. Visiting one or several of these destinations is sure to make you fall in love with the Italian lifestyle.
Florence
Florence, the heart of Italy’s Renaissance-era art and culture, has a more artsy atmosphere and is likely to be less touristy. This is especially true if you visit in the shoulder season, between March — May or October — December. Florence offers incredible shopping and tons of artwork, plus it boasts delicious Tuscan cuisine.
Bologna
Bologna has a beautiful and well-preserved old town that allows travelers to take a step back in time. Piazza Maggiore is the main square in Bologna and is an important social and historical attraction in the city. A must-visit while in Piazza Maggiore is the Basilica di San Petronio.
Cagliari
Cagliari is the capital of Sardinia, Italy, and is a fantastic option for those looking to visit an Italian city that is vibrant (生机勃勃的) and coastal. Located on the island of Sardinia, Cagliari offers colorful buildings and clear blue waters that are perfect for a relaxing holiday.
Pompeii
History fans who are looking for an alternative to Rome will fall in love with the ruins of Pompeii. Pompeii is a large archeological site that used to be a large city. It’s located in the Bay of Naples and is well preserved, giving visitors a good sense of what the city once looked like before 79 CE.
1. When are the visitors advised to visit Florence?| A．In January. | B．In July. | C．In August. | D．In November. |
| A．Pompeii. | B．Bologna. | C．Florence. | D．Cagliari. |
| A．Try delicious Italian cuisine. | B．Explore historical culture. |
| C．Appreciate beautiful scenery. | D．Experience the social life. |
3 . Five Star Yellowstone Tour
Discover the world’s oldest national park, Yellowstone, on this grand wildlife tour. Our professional guides will give you a 5 star customer service experience on your all inclusive tour without any additional taxes or booking fees.
Starting at approximately 7 am, we will be rolling out the red carpet for you and all you have to do is to sit back and enjoy the ride. We provide snacks, bottled water, and cooked food for lunch. This tour’s main focus is on the wide variety of wildlife, Yellowstone’s rich historic landscapes as well as the fascinating prospect formed by the Yellowstone Supervolcano for over millions of years. Binoculars (双筒望远镜) are provided to help you appreciate the scenery better.
Whether you are an amateur photographer, a science or history enthusiast or just want to explore the outdoors, this tour has something for everyone. Our fun but professional guides will give you a first class tour in a very comfortable tour bus.
Tour snapshot
Duration: 10-12 hours
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Hotel pickup offered
Group size: 9
Ticket type: Mobile
Available language: English
Book in advance
Scheduled date: Check availability
Total fees: $300 per adult (age 13-99); 40% discount (age 1-12)
Reserve now & pay later: Learn more
Free cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Now you’re all set! Have a great time.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A textbook. | B．A website. |
| C．A scenery magazine. | D．A travel report. |
| A．It has both mobile and paper tickets. |
| B．It is a 9-people group with extra fees. |
| C．It offers snacks, breakfast, binoculars and hotel pickup. |
| D．It highlights wildlife, historic sights and volcanic scenery. |
| A．Pay $180 per child for the tour. |
| B．Pay at once after your reservation. |
| C．Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. |
| D．Consult the guide to check available date. |
4 . A Historic Walking Tour
Take a 30-minute guided walking tour of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Learn about past Derby (德比赛马) winners and the rich history of this historic location. Visitors will walk through the property to the paddock (检阅场) and out to the main stand learning fun facts along the way.
Bring your camera! This tour is wheelchair accessible.
Details
A free general admission ticket to our museum.
Guests must choose a specific day and time for General Admission tickets and the Historic Walking Tour when purchasing online.
When choosing a time for your tour, please make sure whether you have ordered another tour at the same time.
All tickets will be reserved for a specific day or time of your choosing. It is non-refundable.
Please make sure to enter the correct date and time that you would like to visit, as we can be unable to exchange the tickets for another date or time if the number of visitors is large.
30 minutes.
All ages.
Historic Walking Tours are conducted daily, year-round with the exception of the Thursday before Derby through the Tuesday after Derby. Check dates for this year’s Kentucky Derby here.
Time
Daily, half past every hour
Monday-Saturday
8:30 am-4:30 pm
Sunday
11:30 am-4:30 pm
All tours depart on-time from the hall. To make sure you get on your tour, we recommend you check in 15 minutes prior to tour departure time.
1. What can visitors do during the tour?| A．Take some photos. |
| B．Talk to Derby winners. |
| C．Visit the paddock for the disabled. |
| D．Pick up fun facts about the paddock from visitors. |
| A．The return of the fee. |
| B．A discount on the next visit. |
| C．A change of visiting date. |
| D．A free general admission ticket to the museum. |
| A．In a science newspaper. |
| B．In a guidebook. |
| C．In a geography book. |
| D．In a story book. |
5 . What Is Your Next Destination?
Taste Tea in China
One of the oldest cultural landscapes in China is chosen to become one of the country’s newest UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2022. The Ancient Tea Plantations of Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er features about 1.13 million tea trees. Located in China’s Yunnan Province, the region was a sating point of the legendary Ancient Tea Horse Road. Many of the region’s tea plantations remain, as do the four local ethnic minority groups — the Blang, Dai, Hani, and Wa people — who preserve their own languages, customs, and festivals.
Dive Deep in Palau
When you arrive here, the stamp in your passport will include the Palau Pledge (誓约), which all visitors must sign, promising that “the only footprints I shall leave are those that will wash away.” The eco-pledge was drafted by and for the children of these remote western Pacific islands to help preserve Palau’s culture and environment from the negative impacts of tourism. Eighty percent of the nation’s waters is preserved as the Palau National Marine Sanctuary.
Run Wild in Australia
Green shoots of regeneration are appearing in Australia, of which some 72,000 square miles were, burned during the 2019-2020 bushfires, leading to the deaths of nearly three dozen people and more than a billion animals. Drive the Great Ocean Road, in Victoria’s Otways region, and then take a hike at Wildlife Wonders, an educational ancient forest and waterfalls. Wandering through bushes gives a chance to spot koalas unique to this ecosystem.
Go Green in Germany
Mining and steel production once dominated the crowded Ruhr Valley, in Germany’s western state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Today, the region is repurposing previous industrial sites as parks and open air cultural spaces. The most famous is the UNESCO Word Heritage site of Zeche Zollverein, now home to an outdoor swimming pool, ice rink, and walking tails. You can rent a bike in Essen for a car-free Ruhr Valley trip along cycling routes.
1. What can visitors do in the Ancient Tea Plantations of Jingmai Mountain?| A．Ride horses on the ancient road. | B．Wander through bushes in parks. |
| C．Take bike trips along cycling routes. | D．Experience the cultures of the local minority groups. |
| A．To spread Palau’s culture. | B．To leave their footprints. |
| C．To protect the environment. | D．To explore the Pacific Ocean. |
| A．Both have experienced a second life. | B．Both won fame for rare animals. |
| C．Both are World Heritage sites. | D．Both used to focus on industry. |
If one travels to Chengdu for the first time, Chunxi Road is a place that should not be missed. Chunxi Road
Standing at the north end of Chunxi Road
Chunxi Road is a paradise (天堂) for shopping with all kinds of stores selling goods from international high-end things
7 . In the past, early travelers used the oceans and waterways as highways to bring goods to different places.
Cruise ships are known for their food. Some of the best cruise ships have an believable variety of food to choose from at every meal.
The actual rooms on cruise ships range from small to large, depending on the level of the price. Going up higher can get you a double room with beautiful water views. But it is more expensive. In fact, cruise ships offer elevators (电梯) and stairs for you to enjoy the views from the top.
Traveling on a cruise ship is one of the easiest ways to see certain parts of the world. If you’re afraid of flying, cruise ship travel is a great way. Cruise ships leave from Florida, California, Seattle, New York, ports along the Mississippi River, and the Great Lakes.
| A．The evenings are seldom dull. |
| B．Meals are included in the cruise price. |
| C．This is the easiest way to see the world. |
| D．So at that time towns and cities grew along rivers. |
| E．Decide before you book which ship you are interested in. |
| F．You don’t have to choose the expensive rooms for a better view. |
| G．With those choices, you can take an enjoyable vacation and never take a flight. |
8 . Ecotourism is defined as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people”. But it can be more than just that.
Ecotourism can also be done in urban areas.
Ecotourism is all about visiting new places in a responsible and eco-conscious way, whether such places are in a natural area or not. Urban ecotourism includes locally-owned restaurants that source seasonal ingredients from local growers, or spending time in national, regional and city parks. Use of public transport, bicycles, and ferries, is also part of urban ecotourism, as well as staying in locally-owned or green accommodations.
Where you go is important.
As an eco-tourist, how to get to your destination is just as important as where you stay for the night. Consider finding creative ways to enjoy your journey, like avoiding freeways and passing through scenic towns or taking the train and admiring the landscape through the window.
Ecotourism is just about nature.
Ecotourism is also about getting closer to the culture of your destination. On another note, ecotourism brings an opportunity for tourists to volunteer and provide assistance with a variety of projects such as monitoring local wildlife or restoring coral reefs. Volunteering gets you to know about your destination from a different perspective, establish new friendships, practice speaking new languages, and discover a new field of interest.
Ecotourism caters to(迎合)tourists.
Ecotourism is not just about getting away from the stress of life, but also allowing you to experience your destination through the eyes of locals. There are home-staying programs that connect travelers with families who are willing to host your stay for a few days and even show you around while you are there. The local family can provide you with inside advice on the best places to eat, hike, swim, and other sites worth visiting.
1. Which of the following belongs to ecotourism according to the text?| A．Living in a hotel. | B．Traveling by car. | C．Staying in a park. | D．Eating canned food |
| A．Taking notes of the local culture. | B．Getting involved in local communities. |
| C．Sharing your interests with the locals. | D．Helping watch and check local wildlife. |
| A．It saves you a lot of money. | B．It gives you more to enjoy. |
| C．It makes your trip adventurous. | D．It offers you everything. |
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10 . Starting from July 1, the summer holiday is expected to bring 750 million trips made by rail passengers, about 15 million more than the same period in 2020, according to China State Railway Group. A recent report published by an online travel agency predicts that the number of trips made by air passengers this summer will return to normal levels of around 120 million. China’s tourism market is looking forward to a revival during the two month summer holiday.
While COVID-19 cases have been reported from time to time in some areas, the tourism market will see a sharp rise this summer. This is due to the efficient vaccination (接种疫苗) program and strict pandemic (疫情) control measures, said Cheng Chaogong, head of a research center.
According to the industrial report, as consumer confidence continues to improve, more than half of tourists want to have a family trip during the summer holiday. Also, 37.2 percent have chosen to travel with other family members. The survey result is a positive sign for the tourism market, since family travel was the main summer tourism model of previous years, the report said.
Rising airfares and hotel bookings also proved people’s growing enthusiasm for traveling during the summer holiday. By the end of June, hotel bookings for the summer holiday had increased by 30 percent compared with the same period of 2020.
Among the most popular destinations were Chengdu in Sichuan province, Kunming in Yunnan province, Harbin in Heilongjiang province, Shanghai and Beijing, according to the website.
In addition, red tourism, which refers to the visits to historical sites with a modern revolutionary legacy (革命遗产), remained a popular choice for travelers as this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China.
1. What does the underlined word “revival” in paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．Loss. | B．Challenge. | C．Recovery. | D．Chance. |
| A．People are eager to get out and relax. |
| B．The pandemic has been under control. |
| C．People are tired of staying at home. |
| D．The tourist industry offers various chances. |
| A．To show the tourism is going to pick up. |
| B．To prove people are fond of traveling. |
| C．To state the pandemic has an impact on tourism. |
| D．To predict the pandemic will come to an end soon. |
| A．Pandemic: not a threat anymore |
| B．Red tourism: a rising industry |
| C．Changes in consumption view take place |
| D．Summer holiday gives tourism an upturn |
