2 . A Portland, Oregon man has become the first person to travel across Antarctica by himself without receiving any assistance.

Colin O’Brady has completed the 1,500-kilometer trip. He crossed the continent in 54 days. Friends, family and other people followed his progress through messages and pictures he left on social media.

O’Brady spoke with his wife Jenna Besaw by telephone soon after he completed the journey. “It was an emotional call,” she said. “He seemed overwhelmed by love and appreciation, and he really wanted to say ‘thank you’ to all of us.”

The 33-year-old O’Brady documented the trip on the social networking services Instagram. He called his journey “The Impossible First”. He wrote that he traveled the last 129 kilometers in one big, final push to the finish line. The distance took over one day to complete. O’Brady wrote, “While the last 32 hours were some of the most challenging hours of my life, they have quite honestly been some of the best moments I have ever experienced.”

The day before, he wrote that he was “in the zone” and thought he could make it to the end without stopping. “I was listening to my body and taking care of the details to keep myself safe,” he wrote. “I called home and talked to my mom, sister and wife. I promised them I would stop when I need to.”

Other people have traveled across Antarctica, but they all had some form of assistance. They either had better, more plentiful supplies or devices that helped move them forward.

In 2016, British explorer Henry Worsley died in his attempt to travel alone across Antarctica unassisted. Worsley’s friend Louis Rudd, also from Britain, is attempting an unaided solo journey in Worsley’s honor. He was competing against O’Brady to be the first to do it. Besaw told the Associated Press that her husband plans to stay in Antarctica until Rudd finishes his trip.

1. What did O’Brady think of his journey in Antarctica?

A．It was pleasant.	B．It was discouraging.
C．It was impossible to complete.	D．It was hard to complete.

2. What did O’Brady promise his family?

A．Making sure of his safety.	B．Trying to achieve the goal.
C．Keeping in touch with them.	D．Stopping the travel halfway.

3. Why does O’Brady still remain in Antarctica?

A．To wait for another explorer.	B．To compete with others.
C．To help other explorers.	D．To make his victory recognized.

4. What might be a suitable title for the text?

A．The Antarctic Continent	B．The Impossible First
C．Traveling in Antarctica	D．An Incomplete Journey

3 . Three-day Tour Arrangement to Cambodia（柬埔寨）

Day 1

Welcome to Cambodia! Upon arrival, our professional guide and driver will greet you at the airport, and take you to check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city.

Meals: No meals, advice freely available

Accommodation: Tara Angkor (吴哥窟) Hotel

Day 2

Angkor Thom (大吴哥窟) is regarded as the heart of Angkorian relics of Cambodia. After breakfast, we will head for this ancient capital to enjoy the wonderful carvings and sculptures (雕塑) at the south gate.

After that, follow our guide to tour Angkor Wat (小吴哥窟). It is the best-preserved Angkorian relic in the entire country. It is famous for its large number of excellent reliefs (浮雕). Later, we will hike up a mountain to enjoy the sunset view at the Bakheng Temple. A beautiful Apsara Dinner Show awaits you in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

The fantastic sunrise over Angkor Wat should not be missed. Please get up early and have your camera ready to capture the great scenes. After that, we will set out for a private ride to the Banteay Srei Temple. Magical reliefs on its red walls gain the greatest admiration. After visiting a few local villages, we will head back downtown to stop by other sites, Preah Khan Temple, Ta Prohm Temple and Ta Keo Temple.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

1. Which is considered the center of Angkorian relics of Cambodia?

A．Angkor Wat.	B．Angkor Thom.
C．Preah Khan Temple.	D．Banteay Srei Temple.

2. What can visitors do when touring Angkor Wat?

A．Drive to a private place.	B．Admire the ancient Angkorian relic.
C．Host a beautiful Apsara Dinner Show.	D．Visit some local villages.

3. What’s the most attractive part in the Banteay Srei Temple?

A．A private ride.	B．The hiking in a mountain.
C．The magical reliefs.	D．The fantastic sunrise.

4 . Known for its complicated, seemingly wavelike sandstone walls and the rays of sunlight that shine into them, Arizona's Antelope Canyon（羚羊峡谷）is an everlasting attraction for tourists. It's a slot canyon, meaning it formed from water carving it out over millions of years. It sits about 3, 700 feet above sea level and takes its name from the antelope that once lived in it.

The canyon forms part of Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park in the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Nation limits visits to either the Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon to two hours and requires all visitors to be led by authorized guides. If you're planning a trip and need help deciding which area to visit, keep these recommendations in mind.

•When: Tours are available twice a day during the week year-round, though exact times vary by season；tours are not available on weekends or major holidays.

•Cost: Tour companies 5 fees vary, but tickets, including entrance to the park, generally start at around $ 60 for 90-minute tours of Upper Antelope Canyon. Tours of Lower Antelope Canyon tend to be around an hour and generally cost around $ 40 per adult and $ 20 for children.

• Must-know tip: Most of Arizona does not follow daylight saving time, though the Navajo Nation, where Antelope Canyon is located, does. Check with your tour operator to confirm the precise time of your tour.

Antelope Canyon hosts tons of visitors and, in order to protect the canyon walls from damage, no bags of any kind are permitted in either the Upper or Lower section. Also keep in mind that while most tour companies welcome small children, not all of them will.

1. What makes Antelope Canyon attractive?

A．Its remarkable height.

B．The origin of its name.

C．Its unique natural feature.

D．he process of its formation.

2. How much may a couple pay for a one-hour tour in Lower Antelope Canyon?

A．$60.

B．$80.

C．$ 100.

D．$120.

3. What must be kept in mind about the Antelope Canyon tour?

A．The age limit for kids.

B．The definite tour time.

C．Carrying a small backpack.

D．Booking tickets in tour agencies.

5 . During my third year of university, I spent six months studying in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Many are worried about travelling to Rio but I promise, it is worth a visit. Now I want to share my top recommendations (推荐) for experiencing Rio less as a tourist but more like a native Brazilian.

Pedra Bonita

Rio is full of hiking routes, and some Brazilians love to spend an afternoon hiking. My favorite route of all has to be Pedra Bonita. Pedra Bonita involves a steep climb of about an hour through tall trees, and I admit it is difficult in Rio’s heat, but you are rewarded at the top with a wonderful view of the city, standing high above the green landscape and blue sea below.

Mureta da Urca

One thing you are sure to find in Rio is an amazing sunset, but a lot of the best spots tend to be full of tourists. In my opinion, Mureta da Urca is the most relaxing place to watch the sun set over the silver sea, with the figure of Christ the Redeemer standing tall in the background.

Pedra do Sal

Pedra do Sal is a historical area in the city centre and on Monday nights it is brought to life by the sound of samba. Hundreds of people gather in the street, food and drink stalls are set up and it becomes a giant street party with everyone enjoying the happy sound of live samba!

Picanha

If there were one Brazilian food I could bring back to the UK, it would be picanha. It is the tastiest cut of steak I have ever tasted, served alongside rice and beans.

1. The writer once went to Rio de Janeiro to ________.

A．stay there as a tourist for six months

B．study as a short-time international student

C．live as a native Brazilian

D．learn how to be a native Brazilian

2. Which of the following is probably the favorite of body-builders?

A．Pedra Bonita.	B．Mureta da Urca.
C．Pedra do Sal.	D．Picanha.

3. What can you enjoy in Pedra do Sal?

A．A wonderful view of the city.	B．An amazing sunset.
C．A giant street party.	D．A nice Brazilian food.

6 . How to keep a travel journal

Are you looking for fresh travel journal writing ideas? Read on these tips to get some ideas for creating a journal you will cherish.

Just do it. A travel journal is not scholarly (学文精深的).     1    There are no rules, and no one is grading what you are write. The best way to get going is to get started.

Pay attention. Your journal doesn’t have to only be about where you go each day.     2    Did you meet someone new? Where and when? What did you talk about? Recording observations will make your travel journal colorful?

Try to write something every day. Make a habit of writing something every day or at least every other day.     3    If you let more time pass, it can be different to remember what you did three or four days ago, especially the brief impressions of those experiences. Your journal will be richer if you keep up with it.

    4    If writing paragraphs doesn’t fit either you or your trip, try something else. You can make lists, such as your favorite restaurants for dinner or the best places to watch the sunset. Try sketching (素描) too and don’t be discouraged if you are not sure as an artist. Sometimes sketching is really the best way to record an experience that would be lost when described with text. As the saying goes, a picture is worth one thousand words.

Take the bad along with the good. For all the great travel experiences we enjoy, there are days when things go wrong.    5    Though they are not be highlight of a trip, they are part of your unique travel story and often are as much fun to tell about in the future as the ones that go as planned.

A．Write at a comfortable place.

B．Use different ways to keep a journal.

C．Be sure that the size of the notebook is right for you.

D．Then you can catch your thoughts while they are fresh.

E．It is your experiences—written by you, and for yourself.

F．Write about these experiences too for they are just as memorable.

G．Stop for a moment, look around and ask yourself some questions.