1 . We fill our water bottle with cool water from a stream and watch as puffy clouds slowly push shadows over the green hills. At the country' s first camping site, Glamping Georgia, in Ambrolauri, six white tents are set on a hill, overlooking a valley and slopes of dense pine forest. There’s a bathroom inside the air-conditioned tents, and a mini kitchen outside, a private deck with wicker rocking chairs. Linden, oak and apple trees surround the tents. The clean, fresh air is rich with birdsong and insects zip back and forth. The only other sound is the Krikhula River. It's the perfect place to disconnect. A layer of stars opens up overhead and Giorgi, the owner, drops by to give us a bottle of his homemade grape.
We spend the final days of our trip in central Georgia, at Borjomi, a summer retreat for the Romanovs, famous for its mineral waters and sulphur(硫磺)baths. Covering 210,000 acres, the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park has one of the largest areas of old-growth forest in Europe, and many wildlife habitats. There are 12 marked tracks for hiking, riding and snowshoeing, as well as . tourist shelters and camping areas.
We hike the Nikoloz Romanov Trail from Likani to Lomis mountain where a river valley leads up through forest to alpine meadows(高山草甸) of tall grasses and wild flowers. We pass only a handful of other hikers. I know that the reward at 7,200ft will be the views. What I don't expect to find at the top are free -ranging horses with shiny brown coats, a tiny decorative church and carpets of wild flowers.
This is what we came for—undamaged nature and slow travel. It's a few hours’ hike back down, but all I want to do is lie down among the flowers, close my eyes and just breathe.
1. What is the author' s impression of Glamping Georgia?| A．It is not easily accessible. | B．It is a densely populated area. |
| C．It affords breathtaking views. | D．It provides poor accommodation. |
| A．A quiet place to relax. | B．A meadow of tall grasses. |
| C．A final destination. | D．A wildlife habitat. |
| A．Its fine beauty and exceptional features. |
| B．Its rare plants and diverse wildlife. |
| C．The mineral waters and sulphur baths. |
| D．The rich culture and warm hospitality. |
| A．By making comparisons with their previous trips. |
| B．By presenting specific landscape features. |
| C．By introducing the local lifestyle and daily routines. |
| D．By listing people and events along the way. |
2 . Some of the best cycling routes in the world pass through its most beautiful scenery. Here are some of world’s best bike routes for cyclists who either are up for breaking a good sweat or simply seeing the world without leaving an ugly carbon footprint behind.
The Great Windy Road, Victoria, Australia
If you like a challenge, take on this 243-kilometer windy road along Australia’s south-eastern coast. If a day is all you’ve got, take the 60-kilometer route from Torquay to Bells Beach. There you’ll cycle through rural farmland, enjoy the sweeping ocean views from cliff tops, and snake past the wetlands around Lake Connewarre.
Udaipur City Tour, Rajasthan, India
Biking is arguably the best way to explore Udaipur, Venice of the East.
Cyclists often need to cycle past herdsmen and their goats and camels, sharing narrow, old pavements in this romantic place. But surrounded by ancient castles, temples and grand palaces, Udaipur brings about one of the best biking experiences, allowing cyclists to truly discover rural India.
The Karakoram Highway, China-Pakistan
The Karakoram Highway is the highest international road in the world, reaching an altitude of 4,700 meters at the Khunjerab Pass. Starting in Kashgar, China, cyclists can travel up to 1,200 kilometers on mostly unpaved roads, but the views are as breathtaking as the riding.
Route of the Hiawatha, Idaho-Montana, United States
Take your family out to Montana this summer and cycle along the most scenic disused railroad in the country. The railroad turned bike trail turns into 24 kilometers of leisure biking that takes you over seven trestles(高架桥) and through 10 tunnels, with the longest one, the Taft Tunnel, stretching for 2.7 kilometers.
1. In which tour can you enjoy the seaside scenery?| A．The Great Windy Road. | B．Udaipr City Tour. |
| C．The Karakoram Highway. | D．Route of the Hiawatha. |
| A．Go to Venice. | B．Feed wild animals. |
| C．Visit cultural relics. | D．Enjoy modern architectures. |
| A．It is a totally undeveloped route. | B．It goes along an abandoned railway. |
| C．It owns the longest tunnel in the world. | D．It lies higher than other international roads. |
Discover the best of Barcelona on this convenient City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off (随上随下) tour. Choose from a l-day or 2-day pass, relax on the open-top, double-decker bus, and enjoy your own sightseeing route as you travel along the three routes and learn about the landmarks via the onboard comments. Stay aboard to enjoy 360-degree views of the sights, and hop on and off at any of the 44 stops at leisure to explore top Barcelona attractions such as La Sagrada Familia, the medieval Gothic Quarter, the colorful Las Ramblas and more.
What’s Included
●1-day or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass
●Access to 3 bus routes in the summer, 2 routes in the winter
● A coupon (优惠券) and booklet with over 200 Euros in discounts at Barcelona’s top attractions.
Additional Information
●Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
●Wheelchair accessible.
●The Red and Blue routes operate all year round (except 1st January and 25th December), from8:00 am — 8:00 pm. Duration — 120 minutes for full loop. Frequency — every 20 minutes. Tour start — Placa de Catalunya.
●The Green route operates 12th April — 3rd November only. Runs from 9:00 am — 7:00 pm. Duration — 40 minutes for full loop. Frequency — every 20 minutes. Tour start — Port Olimpic.
●Strollers (婴儿车) accessible
●Near public transportation
●Most travelers can participate
1. What can tourists do during the hop-on hop-off tour of Barcelona?| A．They can change routes freely. |
| B．They can comment on the tour via the board. |
| C．They can buy models of the landmarks on the bus. |
| D．They can get on and off the bus at any one of the 44 stops. |
| A．Booklets. | B．Free strollers. |
| C．Free wheelchairs. | D．A week’s bus pass. |
| A．The both start at the same time. |
| B．They both run every 20 minutes. |
| C．They both start from Port Olimpic. |
| D．The destinations are both Placa de Catalunya. |
4 . Earlier this summer, after packing my rucksack for a wild-camping holiday, I gazed at my belongings, and made a final adjustment to the contents of my bag.
I quickly emailed my travel companion, a photographer friend called Jacob to make sure I could have some pictures of our trip afterwards, so I could pop a few up on Instagram when I returned. And then I set off, feeling — for the first time in a number of trips — that I was genuinely escaping the stresses and strains of my everyday life.
During my three-day Insta-break, my stress levels decrease quickly within 24 hours.
| A．I also changed how I processed the trip itself. |
| B．So I am fully supportive of screen-free holidays. |
| C．I took out my iPhone, and threw it under my bed. |
| D．1 would lose track of my coworkers, my friends and my family. |
| E．None of them could touch me for the next three glorious days. |
| F．So this summer, as you plan your trip, ask if you can delete Instagram. |
| G．As a travel writer, abandoning my phone for my holiday felt like the extreme betrayal. |
5 . Los Angeles is always a popular holiday destination. To fully enjoy your travel there, you should know its food, weather, and also traffic. While driving in L. A. is similar to that in other areas, there are a few specific rules to note.
HOV lanes (车道)
On many L. A. freeways, one or more lanes at the far left are used as high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. They usually have limited access and you can only enter or exit where there is a break in the double yellow line. Most HOV lanes require a minimum of two people in the car; some require three. Vehicles towing trailers (拖车) are NOT allowed in the HOV lane, regardless of how many people are in them.
Toll (收费) lanes
On certain freeways, the HOV lanes are double-purposed as toll lanes for people driving alone who have a FasTrak, an electronic toll collection system. Therefore, you also have to have one in that lane as a HOV, which is inconvenient if you’re just visiting. FasTrak is in effect on parts of the 110 freeway between the 405 and 10 freeways, and on parts of the 10 freeway east of Downtown L. A.
Cell phones
It is against the law to talk on a cell phone while driving without using a hands-free device. Holding a cell phone to your ear while driving will land you with a ticket.
Alcohol
Driving under the influence is taken seriously in L.A. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08%, but you can be charged with lower levels if they show you can’t function normally. Placing an opened bottle of alcohol in the passenger area while driving (or sitting) is illegal. Any opened container of alcohol has to be transported in the trunk.
1. What do you know about HOV lanes?| A．They encourage people to share cars. |
| B．They are on the far right of freeways. |
| C．They are intended for larger vehicles. |
| D．They allow cars to enter over the double yellow line. |
| A．Driving on the 110 freeway with a FasTrak. |
| B．Putting the cell phone in the car while driving. |
| C．Riding with an opened bottle of alcohol in back seats. |
| D．Going below the blood alcohol limit of 0. 08%. |
| A．A traffic law. | B．A road map. |
| C．A guidebook. | D．A report. |
6 . I was privileged to be on vacation for the last two weeks with my husband and two of our children. We stayed in two different hotels and had two very different experiences.
In the first hotel, the staff went about their duties in a perfunctory (敷衍的) fashion; they did exactly what they had to, no more and no less. They weren’t rude but neither were they friendly. When asked about good walking trails (小路) in the area, they immediately said they didn’t know. Yet it turned out that following the main road from the hotel’s front driveway took us straight onto a very popular and beautiful trail!
Our second experience could not have been more different. The staff not only offered advice about best sites, best means of transportation and even where to get gas, but behaved very friendly as well. We were greeted like long-lost friends when we walked back in at the end of a long day. I felt the obvious difference that concern could make, especially when we were away from home in unfamiliar surroundings. The first made us feel alienated, the second comfortable.
We can be like the staff in the first hotel—doing what’s necessary to get by, doing things without sincerity and fulfilling our responsibilities. We’ll still get rewarded but we will be missing goodness. If we can be like the staff in the second hotel, we will get the pleasure of performing kindness, and that joy will deepen our relationship with the others who recognize our genuine care and concern. Putting in the effort of doing our best, we get a much greater experience in this world.
It was a wonderful vacation. Each location offered different opportunities for appreciating the beauty of nature. We enjoyed the lakes, mountains and historic cities. But we learned something beyond dates, facts and figures. We witnessed first-hand the difference between doing the bare minimum and investing your all in everything you do. It helped shape our perspective and our actions for the upcoming year.
1. What can we learn from the second paragraph?| A．We found a fantastic trail without effort. |
| B．We finally found trails with the staff’s help. |
| C．Communication with the staff was difficult. |
| D．The staff offered to help us without hesitation. |
| A．bored | B．nervous |
| C．unfriendly | D．embarrassed |
| A．Spare no effort to do our part. |
| B．Figure out our responsibilities. |
| C．Do what’s necessary to get by. |
| D．Communicate with others to get joy. |
7 . Wet ‘n’ Wild Gold Coast
Welcome to Wet‘n’ Wild Gold Coast! At Wet‘n’Wild Gold Coast, the summer is endless and so is the fun. Visit us for the perfect family day out.
Wet‘n’Wild Junior
Experience We‘t n’Wild Junior, a huge new zone just for little adventure. Designed especially for kids, Wet ‘n’ Wild Junior features various water slides including small versions of our larger thrill slides like Tornado and the Aqua Racers.
Giant Wave Pool
The surf is always up at Giant Wave Pool! A consistent one-metre swell (浪涌) will bring you a lot of fun. With gently rolling waves in the shallows and constant lifeguard supervision (救生员监管 ), guests of all ages can hit the surf in safety. There is also necessary equipment for hire from the Beach Hut.
River Rapids
Slip and slide your way down Whitewater Mountain on We‘t n’ Wild’s all new River Rapids!
With a Rocky Mountain theme, River Rapids features four new body slides with something to please everyone. Speed lovers will enjoy the two new slides while the open air flumes (水槽) are perfect for the kids.
Whirlpool Springs
For the first time ever, you can be Cool‘n’Calm in the new Whirlpool Springs at Wet‘n’ Wild Water World. These awesome cold spas ( 矿 泉 疗 养 浴 池 ) will help you cool off after experiencing a series of sports activities at Wet‘n’Wild Water World. Whirlpool Springs is a great attraction especially in summer.
Price:
Wet‘n’Wild Gold Coast One Day Admission: Adult $65.00; Child (3-13 years old) $40.00 Operating Hours:
Monday—Friday from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Saturday& Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Additional Information
You can get a 10% discount when booking the tickets on the Internet. The tickets can be used within 12 months from time of purchase. Tickets will be delivered to your e-mail box within 60 minutes of purchase. Please print out all tickets and take them along with you to the attraction.
1. According to the passage, Giant Wave Pool ____.| A．is not suitable for children |
| B．is open to visitors all day long |
| C．is the best place to learn surfing skills |
| D．provides visitors with a surfing experience |
| A．Wet‘n’Wild Junior | B．Whirlpool Springs |
| C．Giant Wave Pool | D．River Rapids |
| A．$153 | B．$157 |
| C．$166 | D．$170 |
8 . Here are four fantastic experiences for you to enjoy wonderful countryside spots, breath-taking scenery and clean, fresh air. Pack your bags and get outside!
Horse-riding
Here’s a novel way of chasing the Northern Lights — on horseback, which is a back-to-nature experience hunting for the aurora borealis. You’ll saddle up (给马备鞍) at dusk and head deeper into the wilds near the Pallas Yllas National Park.
GO: Three-night full-board guided trip, including two nights in a cottage and one night glamping, from £965 per person. See aurora zone. com.
Mountain-biking
You can choose from guided downhill or cross-country mountain biking to road cycling and families can enjoy peaceful, slower paths and farm trails.
Extra activities include hiking, water park.
GO: Five-night B&B packages including transfers and guided biking, from £374 per person. Bike hire from around £15 a day. See wizzair. com.
Camping
Get back to basics on a campsite with none of that fancy glamping. The pitches are large so you can light your own campfire at night. Walkers are in heaven here, hiking among the limestone hills filled with traditional stone walls.
Also a great destination for fishing, sailing and windsurfing on nearby Lake Semerwater.
GO: Non-electric grass tent pitches from £20 a night. Tipi already pitched from £70 a night. See pitchup. com.
Whale-watching
Scotland’s west coast, one of Europe’s best places to catch sight of whales, has launched a new whale trail. It features 30 top places offering opportunities to see the wildlife and showcases whale heritage sites.
GO: Accommodation along the trail is reasonable including B&B in a double room at Torran in Ullapool from £70 a night. See bandbullapool. co. uk.
1. How much might you pay for two days’ bike-hiring in Mountain-biking?| A．£15. | B．£20. |
| C．£30. | D．£374. |
| A．Hunt for animals. | B．Enjoy challenging camping. |
| C．Visit traditional stone walls. | D．Climb an across-country mountain. |
| A．At bandbullapool. co. uk. | B．At aurora zone. com. |
| C．At pitchup. com. | D．At wizzair. com. |
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Last winter Gnara and I headed down to the Arctic Hill. It was covered with ice, what made it very interested to slide down. Gnara do a trick with her tail. I turned around three time before I reached the bottom! Some young boys were watched us slide. They wanted to slide down too. Then I came up a perfect solution. I asked Gnara if she would helping.
We stayed at the bottom of the hill but when the young boys slid down, we flew right into the softly and safe places. In this way everyone had a fun.
10 . Want to fit the best of London in your two-week vacation? Here is a list of the best places you must visit in London. Without visiting these, a trip to this city is no more than just incomplete.
Buckingham Palace Perhaps the most famous palace in the world, Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch (君主). State rooms are open to visitors only during the Palace's Summer Opening, which takes place in most of August and September. However, if you are heading to the palace at a different time, you can witness "Changing of the Guard'', where the guard is changed daily from April to July, and on alternate days from August to March.
British Museum This museum showcases works from the birth of human civilization to the modern age, and has contributions from all continents of the world. The main attractions include the much-debated Parthenon Marbles (Elgin Marbles), Mummy of Cleopatra from Thebes, and the Rosetta Stone. Entry to the museum is free.
London Eye The 32 capsules on the London Eye carry many visitors every day. Due to its 360 rotation ability, you can almost see the entire city of London, when you reach the top. Until the Shard's privately-operated deck opened in 2013, the London Eye was the tallest public viewing point.
London Zoo The world's oldest scientific zoo, the London Zoo consists of many different types of animals. This is also one of the best places for children, as you can book a VIP encounter with the animals for them. And what's more? You can also stay overnight at the zoo in Lookout Lodge.
1. When should you go if you want to visit a state room in the Buckingham Palace?| A．In April. | B．In September. |
| C．In July. | D．In January. |
| A．Parthenon Marbles. | B．the Rosetta Stone. |
| C．Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection. | D．Mummy of Cleopatra from Thebes. |
| A．You can visit the British Museum free of charge. |
| B．You can witness "Changing of the Guard" every other day in December. |
| C．You can see the almost entire city of London on the top of the London Eye. |
| D．You needn't buy a ticket for your kid to enter London Zoo. |
