1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
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.

2. What did the speaker dislike about the hotel?

A．The drinks.

B．The food.

C．The waiters.

3. What did the speaker think of the trip to the museum?

A．Disappointing.

B．Amazing.

C．Terrible.

4. What did the speaker do in the second week?

A．She rode an elephant.

B．She went to the mountains.

C．She relaxed in the hotel.

2 . 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.

2. What’s special about Eurostar?

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.

3. If you want to get a taste of slow travel, which train should you choose?

A．Qinghai-Tibet Railway.	B．Eurostar.
C．Trans-Siberian Railway.	D．Glacier Express.

4. Where does this passage most possibly come from?

A．A science magazine.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A biography.	D．A textbook.

3 . 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

2. On which day will you have an afternoon shore excursion on the shore?

A．Day 4.

B．Day 5.

C．Day 6.

D．Day 7.

3. How much will a family with 2 adults and a 3-year-old child pay?

A．US $4375.

B．US $4905.

C．US $3950.

D．US $4537.5.