2 . A China Trip: Group Tours

Harbin Ice Festival Express       5-Day Tour
Departs: From 15 Jan 2023        Starts /Ends: Beijing        Prices: USD$1269 pp

Let it snow! See the world’s largest and most complicated ice sculptures at the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. With Chinese New Year spent exploring the brilliant Ice Lantern Show in Zhaolin Park, this is a holiday like no other.

Trip Highlights

Harbin International Ice & Snow Festival	Great Wall of China
including Sun Island, International Snow Sculpture Art Expo, Harbin Ice and Snow World and Harbin Ice Lantern Show at Zhaolin Park	the mountainous Juyongguan Pass section of the UNESCO listed Great Wall of China
What’s included	What’s Not included
•4 breakfasts and 1 dinner •3 nights five-star hotel in Harbin •Flight: Beijing-Harbin •1 overnight sleeper train Harbin-Beijing •Touring of the Juyongguan area of Great Wall of China and Harbin Ice Festival •Accompanied by an experienced English speaking Chinese Tour guide •Beijing Capital Airport arrival transfer on day l and departure transfer day 5	•Tipping: USD$35-45 pp, paid in local currency •Entrance Fees: USD$120-130 pp, paid in local currency • International flights and visa •Tip for your tour guide is not included in the Tip Kitty. We suggest USD$3-5 per day, per traveler for a job well done, however the amount is up to you. •Beijing free time to explore

For more information: www.onthegotours.com-info@onthegotours.com, or dial:
UK 020 4571 1381        USA 866 616 5394        IRE 1800 936 885
NZ 0800 44 77 69        CAN 866 890 7038       AUS 1300 855 684
1. How much would a member of a group at least pay for the China tour?

A．USD$1269.

B．USD$120.

C．USD$35.

D．USD$45.

2. What is included in the trip?

A．The International flights and visa.	B．An experienced Chinese tour guide.
C．Three nights five-star hotel in Harbin.	D．One sleeper train from Beijing to Harbin.

3. Which number should you call if you start from New Zealand?

A．020 4571 1381.

B．866 890 7038.

C．1800 936 885.

D．0800 44 77 69.

3 . In July, my friend and I took a camping trip. We travelled for four weeks and visited the United States and part of Canada. We decided to camp because it took less money than living in hotels.

We planned very carefully. First, the car we were going to drive was very small, so we decided to take only one small bag each and as few camping things as possible. We took some medicine with us, to prevent (预防) insects and also food for picnics. Second, there was a lot to see in the United States and Canada, so we had to decide on the direction we wanted to drive on a big map.

All of this planning took a long time. The date we started was July 2.We saw and did many things on our camping tour. We climbed in the mountains, visited famous caves, and swam in cool mountain rivers. We visited many cities and talked to many people. We went to a hotel room when it rained at night. We had an exciting trip.

1. The two friends went camping ______ .

A．for four days	B．with all their friends
C．so they can save money	D．because it was warm in July

2. Which of the following statements was possibly true?

A．They were now on the trip.	B．They were going to make a tour all over the U.S. and Canada.
C．They were quite rich.	D．They went by car.

3. We learn from the second paragraph that ______ .

A．they must have been ill	B．they must have brought a lot in the car
C．they must have studied the map carefully	D．they must have been hurt by insects

4. It is quite clear that ______ .

A．the two friends didn’t take any food with them

B．they are sure to take some medicine with them on the trip

C．the two friends will take turns to drive

D．there will be no insects at all

5. What will happen if it’s rainy? ______

A．They will talk to people while it rains.	B．They will go swimming.
C．They will have to stop climbing.	D．They will have to stay in a hotel for the night.

4 . The Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour

Overview
Price: U. S. $ 128 Per Person
Time: Every Day at 8:00 am
Duration: 9 hours
Highlights
—Private Guided Tour for photography lovers
—Explore the extremely attractive rice terraces
—Experience the unique customs and lifestyle of local Zhuang village

Description

The Longji Rice Terraces are the most amazing terraces in China. With a history of around 700 years, the Longji Rice Terraces show both the great wisdom and physical efforts of the Zhuang people.

Itinerary

At 8:00 am, your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Guilin and transport you to the amazing Longji Terraces. (* Tourists staying outside of the city center need to pay an extra fee.)

After a two-hour drive, you will reach the entrance to the Longji Terraces, where you will take an eco-sightseeing bus to Ping’an Village. Then the tour guide will show you around the village. Lunch is on your own. Your expert guide can give you some advice on the food choices in the village.

After a short lunch break, walk for 20 minutes to No. 2 Viewing Platform, a perfect place for a wonderful view of the terraces beneath. You will have enough time to take pictures and enjoy the fresh air.

Other services
◇ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
◇ Private English-speaking guide
◇ Private driver & air-conditioned vehicle
◇ Entrance fees to tourist sites
1. The tour is suitable for people who like ______.

A．local food	B．studying history
C．taking photos	D．city adventures

2. What information can travellers get from the itinerary?

A．The tour lasts 2 hours.	B．Lunch is included in the price.
C．Transport to rice terraces is free.	D．No. 2 Viewing Platform is a must-go.

3. The purpose of the passage is to ______.

A．give advice on hiking	B．promote a package tour
C．introduce a tourist attraction	D．provide geographic information

6 . Tiger Conservation Safari: India

December 2022—6 days

Register now at tours @newscientist. com and we will contact you soon with full tour details.

Visit the protected areas of Tadoba in search of the Bengal tiger, putting yourself in forest life.

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi

You will be met on arrival and sent to the 5-star Roseate Hotel. You can spend the day in its rooftop pool overlooking Delhi or explore the city, which may be one of the world’ s largest cities, but building wonders — new and old — fill the city. Mughal treasures, including the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, are added by more recent additions (添加物) to Delhi’ s traditional buildings, such as the Lotus and Akshardham Temples.

Day 2: Journey to Tadoba

Take the early morning flight to Nagpur. On arrival into Nagpur, you will be met by our local guide, who will take you to Tadoba National Park. Part of the park contains Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (保护区), one of India’s most exciting and best-protected tiger reserves.

For the next 4 nights, you will be staying at Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge. Later this evening there will be a welcome dinner.

Days 3-5 : Safari Drives

The next three clays will follow a similar schedule, as you head into Tadoba National Park searching for India’s tigers as well as the park’ s many other wildlife species and birdlife.

The day starts early, usually before sunrise, as this is when the wildlife is at its most active. Mornings begin with tea in bed. Breakfast will normally be taken in the park.

Day 6 : Departure

Go to Nagpur airport for your flight back to Delhi and your journey home. We can make extra days sightseeing with a private guide covering the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, including the Amber Fort and The Taj Mahal. Please ask for more details.

1. What does the author say about Delhi?

A．It is the largest city in the world.

B．It has both ancient and modern buildings.

C．It is a place with many 5-star hotels.

D．It has the best-protected tiger reserve in India.

2. What will you do first on the second day?

A．Take a plane.	B．Meet your guide.
C．Go to the park.	D．Drink tea in the hotel.

3. When will you go to search for birds?

A．Day 1.

B．Day 2.

C．Days 3-5.

D．Day 6.

7 . 最近，你和家人沿着318国道进行为期10天的自驾游，请为某英文报的学生园地写一篇稿件，记述自驾游的经过。内容包括：
1.旅行时间；
2.318国道介绍：G318东起上海西至西藏，中国最长的国道，被誉为中国景观大道；
3.旅行路线：四川出发，目的地西藏日略则；
4.沿途看到的风景和感受。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：自驾游rad trip 日喀则 Shigatse 西藏Tibet
38国道Naional Highway 38(G318) 中国景观大道 China’s Landscape Avenue
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8 . Backpacking Tour of China

Are you looking for an oriental adventure? Join our 9-day tour and explore China—a country famous for its delicious food, cute pandas and the longest wall in the world! Our China backpacking tour combines history and culture, exciting activities and popular sites.

Day 1—Hong Kong

•Start your adventure at the hotel

•Receive a full introduction from the tour leader

•Board a famous Chinese high-speed train to get to the mainland of China

Day 2 to 4—Chengdu

•Meet your new adventure leader

•Spend the afternoon learning some helpful Mandarin phrases at a free lesson

•Visit the lovable pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding as they eat their bamboo shoots for breakfast

•Board the night train to Xi’an

Day 5 to 6—Xi’an

•Visit the unmissable Terracotta Warriors

•Cycle around the ancient city’s walls on a bike

•Explore the Bell and Drum Towers

•Experience a Chinese night out

Day 7 to 8—Hangzhou

•Head to the famous West Lake, a UNESCO Heritage Site

Take a boat to one of the islands

•Hike up to Jiuyao Mountain to see the impressive sunset

•Visit China National Tea Museum

Day 9—Macao

•Visit the historic center and spend time at the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel Travel across the sea on a high-speed ship back to Hong Kong, arriving at 20:30.

•Time to say goodbye at the hotel that you started at. Congratulations, you’ve completed your tour of China!

1. Where can you get a better idea of China’s tea culture?

A．In Xi’an.

B．In Chengdu.

C．In Hangzhou.

D．In Hong Kong.

2. What can you do while staying in Chengdu?

A．Visit cultural heritage sites.	B．Learn to communicate in Chinese.
C．Enjoy the beautiful sunset scenery.	D．Go on a bike tour on the city’s walls.

3. How will you return to Hong Kong at the end of the journey?

A．By train.

B．By plane.

C．By subway.

D．By sea.