1. Why did the speaker go on the tour?
| A．It was the prize of a competition. |
| B．John asked her to go with him. |
| C．It was her travel plan. |
| A．The drinks. | B．The food. | C．The waiters. |
| A．Disappointing. | B．Amazing. | C．Terrible. |
| A．She rode an elephant. |
| B．She went to the mountains. |
| C．She relaxed in the hotel. |
| A．They’re good-looking. | B．They’re hard-working. | C．They’re warm-hearted. |
3 . Traveling by train can be a romantic way to see the word. Since it was one of the original forms of transportation worldwide, here are some fantastic train trips to add to your travel list.
Qinghai-Tibet Railway
Where it goes: Xining to Lhasa
Why not start with the word’s highest train ride? The Qinghai-Tiber Railway climbs to great heights of over 16, 0000 feet as it snakes trough the Himalayas. The wonderful 1215-mile journey only makes seven stops.
Eurostar
Where it goes: London to/from Paris
Eurostar is a popular way for folks to get from London to Paris, thanks to its quick travel time, but it has another attraction that makes it a great train trip. For 20 minutes, you will actually be riding 150 feet underwater through the famous English Channel.
Trans-Siberian Railway
Where it goes: Moscow to Vladivostok
The Trans-Siberian Railway is another historically famous railroad that should be on your travel list. It is also the world’s longest continuous railway. Along the way, you will pass through eight time zones and have plenty of time to see the beautiful Russian countryside.
Glacier Express
Where it goes: St. Moritz to Zermatt in the Swiss Alps
This train ride is a favorite among many, as it’s arguably the best way to experience the Swiss Alps. It’s much more about the journey than the destination, and it gives new meaning to the term slow travel, taking over seven hours to pass just 180 miles. But it’s one of the most scenic train journeys out there, so the slow pace is welcomed.
1. How many stops are there during the trip from Xining to Lhasa?| A．5. | B．6. | C．7. | D．8. |
| A．It passes through the most time zones. |
| B．It travels underwater for some time. |
| C．It is the highest speed train ride in the world. |
| D．It offers you beautiful European scenery. |
| A．Qinghai-Tibet Railway. | B．Eurostar. |
| C．Trans-Siberian Railway. | D．Glacier Express. |
| A．A science magazine. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．A biography. | D．A textbook. |
4 . Three Gorges Cruises
Day1 Home → Beijing We will meet you at the airport in Beijing and take you to the hotel in the downtown area.
Day2 Beijing After breakfast, you'll visit Tiananmen Square. Then you will go to the Forbidden City, the home of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. In the evening you will attend a welcome banquet and have the chance to enjoy Beijing Roast Duck!
Day3 Beijing→Chongqing After breakfast, you will fly to Chongqing and visit the Chongqing Museum. Then your cruise down the Yangtze River will begin on the five-star cruise ship, Regal China. You will spend the night on the ship.
Day 4 Chongqing → Fengdu At 8:00 am, the cruise will leave Chongqing and your cruise will begin. Relax on the deck, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the magnificent river. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Ghost City - Fengdu for an excursion on the shore. Overnight on the ship.
Day 5 Three Gorges You will sail through the Qutang Gorge and the Wu Gorge, and take a small boat down the Shennong Stream to enjoy the marvelous scenery.
Day 6 Three Gorges After passing the Xiling Gorge, you will go on a morning shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam.
Day 7 Three Gorges →Wuhan → Shanghai At 2:30 pm, the cruise ship will arrive in Wuhan and the cruise tour will end. You will have a chance to visit the Yellow Crane Tower, and then you will fly to Shanghai.
Day 8 Shanghai→HomeYou will visit the Shanghai Museum in the morning. After lunch, you will visit the Bund, which is said to be a landmark of Shanghai. Then you will be seen off at Shanghai airport.
Price( per person)
1 passenger US$ 2015
2-5 passengers US$ 1750
6-9 passengers US$ 1580
up 10 passengers US$ 1250
For children younger than 11 who can share one room with the parents, the price is only 50% of the above price.
1. How many nights will you spend on the cruise ship?| A．2 | B．3 | C．4 | D．5 |
| A．Day 4. | B．Day 5. | C．Day 6. | D．Day 7. |
| A．US $4375. | B．US $4905. | C．US $3950. | D．US $4537.5. |
5 . Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours in life than by the narrow road toward goals. I like this image. But it was quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words.
For years we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my parents’ home in Boise in nine hours. We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hate confinement. Road trips felt risky, so I would drive fast, stopping only when I had to. We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.
But then Banner, our lamb, was born. He was rejected by his mama days before our planned trip to Boise. That is how I found myself on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through. We took the country roads out of necessity and had to stop every hour to feed Banner. The kids chased one another and got back in the car breathless and energized, smelling fresh from the cold air.
We explored side roads. Even if we simply looked out of the car windows at baby pigs following their mother, or fish leaping out of the water, it was better than the best ride down the freeway. Here was life. And new horizons.
We eventually arrived at my parents’ doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories.
I grew brave with the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique. On an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling. I stopped the car, ordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead. I parked my car half a mile away and read my book in sweet silence.
Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight. But that trip with Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyone adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of journey — and the best part of yourself.
1. Why did the author used to take freeways to her parents’ home?| A．It was less tiring. | B．It would be faster and safer. |
| C．Her kids would feel less confined. | D．She felt better with other drivers nearby. |
| A．Freeways are where beauty hides. |
| B．Enjoying the beauty of nature benefits one’s health. |
| C．Getting close to nature adds to the joy of life. |
| D．One should follow side roads to watch wild animals. |
| A．To let them cool down. | B．To play a game with them. |
| C．To feed the kids and lamb. | D．To give herself some time to read. |
| A．Road Trip and Country Life | B．Creativity out of Necessity |
| C．The Road to Bravery | D．Charm of the Detour |
| A．At 10:15. | B．At 10:30. | C．At 10:40. |
1. Why did the speaker have a bad sleep before the trip?
| A．She looked forward to Christmas. |
| B．She missed her aunt very much. |
| C．She was too excited about the trip. |
| A．By bus. | B．By car. | C．By taxi. |
| A．At 1:40 p.m. | B．At 1:50 p.m. | C．At 2:00 p.m. |
| A．Birds and beautiful buildings. |
| B．Land and white clouds. |
| C．Hills and rivers |
