2 . Your dream holiday comes true as you book this customizable 4 nights 5 days Cape Town package tour.

Travel schedule
Day 1: Arrival	On arrival at the airport in Johannesburg, a tour agent’s representative will take you to the hotel. Complete the check-in.
Day 2: City Tour	Enjoy a sightseeing tour in Cape Town. Some must-have experiences include the Table Mountain (weather permitting; otherwise Signal Hill), charming coastal drive through Clifton & Sea Point, Green Market Square, and more. You’ll have the chance to view some of the most well-known structures in the city such as V&A Waterfront.
Day 3: Cape Point Tour	Cape Point is home to a rocky yet scenic landscape. This tour includes a visit to the beautiful town of Hout Bay, an exciting 30-minute tour on the ship to spot the playful seals jumping in and out of the water. In the Simons town cute penguins are waiting for you.
Day 4: Leisure Day	Enjoy spending the day at leisure. Travelers can choose some exciting activities which are not included in the package and can cause extra charges like Skydiving, Hot Air Ballooning, etc.
Day 5: Departure	Have breakfast and then check out and get to the airport for your journey back home with a bagful of memories.

1. Which can be an alternative to Table Mountain?

A．Signal Hill.	B．Clifton & Sea Point
C．Green Market Square.	D．V&A Waterfront.

2. Which day might animal lovers anticipate?

A．Day 2.

B．Day 3.

C．Day 4.

D．Day 5.

3. For which activity do travelers need to pay extra money?

A．Viewing famous structures.	B．Visiting Hout Bay.
C．Go skydiving.	D．Observing seal.

3 . Sri Lanka is a beautiful island nation best seen slowly, even if you have only four days there like I did.

The train in the country was my preferred means of transport (交通方式). My ticket, from Colombo to Kandy, with comfortable seats and a big picture window, cost $19 for the 2.5 hours ride. I got a second-class seat on the Kandy-to-Ella route (路线) and paid about $ 22 for the nearly seven-hour trip through the green hills and tea gardens of central Sri Lanka.

Gentle rain said hello to us as we entered Kandy. The Gamage family in William Gopallawa Mawatha Street hosted (招待) me. The lovely family, including parents, children and other family members, put me up for two nights in their home for $13 every night. My room was basic but comfortable, and came with a delicious breakfast spread every morning. Mrs. Gamage told me I could easily find someone in a tuk-tuk(三轮摩的) to show me around town.

When I found Santha, a small, middle-aged man with a big smile, the next day, we quickly agreed on a price for a tour of the city: just $15. His tuk-tuk moved uphill slowly toward Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya Buddhist Temple. The warm driver also took me to the Royal Botanic Gardens, a peaceful place away from the traffic and noise of the town.

The next morning, I got on a bright blue train to Ella. Ella Station isn’t far from the Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow, where I had booked a room for about $40 every night. The owners are nice and the hotel with gardens is beautiful.

My first morning in Ella, I visited the Nine Arch Bridge, a beautiful old railway bridge. In the afternoon, it started to rain heavily. I walked into a restaurant which sits atop a hill and provides a breathtaking view (风景) of the countryside. An hour later, the rain let up. And I set out to go for a long walk in Little Adam’s Peak. I loved the view of low-lying clouds resting gently on what seemed like an endless series of green hills.

1. Which shows the author's travel route in SriLanka?

A．Colombo → Ella → Kandy.	B．Kandy → Colombo → Ella.
C．Colombo → Kandy → Ella.	D．Kandy → Ella → Colombo .

2. How much did the author pay for his host family in Kandy?

A．13 dollars.	B．26 dollars.
C．41 dollars.	D．80 dollars.

3. What does the author think of the people he met in Sri Lanka?

A．They are kind.	B．They are talkative.
C．They are humorous.	D．They are hard-working.

4. What did the author do in Ella in the afternoon?

A．He toured the town.	B．He stayed in the hotel.
C．He visited an old railway bridge.	D．He enjoyed the beautiful scenery.

4 . I was lucky on the first night of the trip, because I had an empty seat next to me. But I found out this wasn’t the best solution for sleeping. I woke up early and kept a journal.

I was excited to see Chicago. I had never been there before and didn't really know what to expect. l was also looking forward to finding somewhere to take a shower. I wouldn't recommend trying to shave (刮胡子) on the train, Even holding a toothbrush by your face could be dangerous with the constant movement of the train, let alone a razor(剃刀).

We had one last stop before Chicago, and I remembered hopping（跳跃）on the platform for a few minutes. It was cold! I was on my way to Cali, and figured I wouldn't need too many warm clothes. Brilliant. I had one hoodie (连帽上衣) and was wearing it for most of the trip. We got on the train and soon things changed from the scenery along the Great Lakes, into a more urban area. On the train, you aren’t presented with “Welcome to...” signs for different cities and towns. You get to see parts of them that aren’t cleaned up and beautified for your view. You get to go to the areas that aren't so pretty, and that’s another reason why I loved the experience.

We rolled past alleys, streets, and soon enough, a lot of other trains. Chicago seems to be quite busy. The amount of tracks and signals was amazing. The sun was rising when we rolled into Union Station's platform. The entire platform is inside a big “garage” for the trains. I grabbed my luggage and made my way inside the station. The architecture of Union Station was really amazing.

1. Why did the author think he was lucky?

A．Because he woke up early.

B．Because he kept a journal.

C．Because he had enough room to sleep.

D．Because he found the best solution for sleeping-

2. What can we know from Paragraph 2?

A．The author wanted to have a swim.

B．The author knew what he would see.

C．Holding a toothbrush by your face is exciting.

D．Shaving on the train is dangerous.

3. Why did the author hop on the platform for a few minutes?

A．He wanted to do some exercise.	B．He wanted to see inside the train.
C．He wanted to warm himself up.	D．He wanted to see the signs clearly.

4. When did the author reach the Union Station?

A．In the morning.	B．At noon.
C．In the evening.	D．At night.

5 . Last year I took a flight to Bangkok managed by Arab Airlines Etihad. The service there was very good. During that flight we were given large comfortable headphones, pillows and disposable cosmetic bags with earplugs, socks, a bandage for eyes. This time my friend and I flew from Moscow to Delhi. The flight was managed by Aeroflot. The service on this flight was not that satisfying.     1    

After we obtained a visa upon arrival, passed through passport control and found our backpacks in the pile on the floor we came out from the airport building.     2    

We approached to the more or less impressive booth that says “Prepaid taxi”,     3     After we paid, the cashier gave us a bill and we were immediately seated into the car. Let’s go.

    4       He made a call to the hotel without any result and tried to explain to us that there were some blocked roads. It was not clear whether he was joking or not.

    5       In a word, there was a mistake in the hotel name on the booking, com website, as there are several hotels of the chain called OYO Rooms, but there were no specific names mentioned in the reservation.

So we barely found one of the hotels of this chain and the man on the reception was not sure that we made reservation in this hotel, but it was late and we probably looked tired, so he gave us a room eventually.

Room was a little bit gloomy. Sheets were of course dirty, but after we drank a cup of tea we successfully fell asleep.

A．where we were warmly welcomed.

B．The taxi driver did not know where to go, neither did we.

C．We were just given a blanket and an uncomfortable headphone.

D．The taxi driver knew the route very well and we were soon in the hotel.

E．We were immediately surrounded by taxi men, as in most countries in the world.

F．where we order a taxi to the hotel that was situated not far away from the airport.

G．Thanks to the navigator in the phone of my friend, we reached the street that was mentioned in the hotel address.

6 . A day away from the stress of city life!

A perfect experience for nature lovers!

Our One — Day tour will take you to see the most beautiful sunset and sunrise at the top of Mt. Huangshan （Yellow Mountain）.

Schedule

Early in the morning: take the cable car to the top of the mountain to see the breathtaking sunrise at Cloud Dispelling Pavilion.

Late in the morning: Visit such famous places as the Sixinfeng Peak, the Black Tiger pine tree, the Writing Brush Peak or the Xihai Scenic Area.

At noon: have a traditional Chinese lunch at a hotel on the top of the mountain.

In the afternoon: go to the city centre of Huangshan and take a walk along Tunxi Old Street, where traditional old buildings line the quiet street.

In the evening :Return to the Cloud Dispelling Pavillion to enjoy the sunset.

Price:$327

What's included

Professional and friendly English-speaking tour guide; Breakfast, lunch, dinner; All entrance fees; Cable car fees to and from the Cloud Dispelling Pavillion; Two nights at Beihai hotel or similar standard hotels; Hotel pickup and drop-off.

What's not included

Expenses to and from Mt. Huangshan;

Local Chinese-speaking tour guide;

Other attractions not included in the schedule.

1. Where should the tourists go to see the sunset and sunrise?

A．Sixinfeng Peak.	B．Xihai Scenic Area.
C．Cloud Dispelling Pavilion.	D．Writing Brush Peak.

2. When will the tourists go to Tunxi Old Street?

A．In the morning.

B．At noon.

C．In the afternoon.

D．In the evening.

3. This one-day tour is most probably suitable for        .

A．the British

B．the Chinese

C．the Dutch

D．the Germans

7 . The important things to consider when planning a multi-generational holiday trip

Take the whole family to a beach or a mountain, forming holiday memories that will last a lifetime. Whether those memories are pleasant or not will depend on a lot of things, but the one you can control most is how well you plan the trip. Multi-generational travel is different from planning for just yourself or your family.     1    

Perhaps your family is happy to have one person take control. But you may have newer family members who consider vacation planning a more collective experience. If that’s the case, you need to make sure they feel like they had some input in the process, or you won’t get much participation.     2    

Holiday resorts are likely a better choice than a big house or hotels, both because they offer separate condos (公寓式旅馆) where people can operate on their own schedules and because they offer activities, meals, and other entertainment (消遣) you won’t have to plan. Condos also often come with kitchens, if you do feel like having dinner at home a couple of times.     3     You might not want to share a hotel room with your brother and his wife, for example. But sharing a two-bedroom condo--which is usually about the same price — just feels like being roommates.

So finding a resort with activities that fit as many people’s interests as possible is key.     4     Your cousins may prefer doing food tours. Your father-in-law may just want a big pool. Regardless of what your family enjoys, think about everyone’s interest—or at least what you know of them—and find a place that has as many as possible.

    5     Even if you’re leading the trip planning, leave group-activity planning to the people who want to do it as they’ll have the most drive and motivation (动机) to make it happen. Don’t force anyone into doing activities they aren’t interested in doing. So once you’re there, try your best to have a good time with them.

A．You may be a big diver.

B．Childcare on vacation is a big one.

C．The point of this whole thing is to have fun.

D．Making food for that many people is difficult.

E．And multi-bedroom setups allow for the less cost.

F．You’ve got all sorts of things to consider for a large group of people.

G．So making sure everyone’s planning styles are respected is an important early step.

8 . Many wealthy and well­traveled people want a completely new experience, but they don't necessarily want to give up luxury (奢华的) accommodations and service. The following vacations could be best choices.

Cruise down the Amazon River

Aqua Expeditions takes up to 32 passengers at a time on guided journeys of three, four, or seven days down the Amazon River. Those adventurers see forests and waterfalls, visit local fish markets, and take canoe trips. They also take in wildlife such as capuchin monkeys and river dolphins.

Go Glamping in Montana

The Resort at Paws Up located on a cattle ranch(牧场) is a standout in the type. The ranch rents homes with up to four bedrooms, but it's the luxury tents that offer closer communion with the outdoors. Tents are arranged into camps, each of which has a private chef and butler, the latter of whom helps build campfires and arrange daytime activities. Guests can participate in a cattle drive, go clay shooting, take a hot air balloon trip, or ride horses.

Climb inside a Volcano in Iceland

Iceland is famous for its volcanoes and has plenty of luxury hotel options. Thrill­seekers can actually go down into the dormant (休眠的), 700­foot­deep Thrihnukagigur, by using an open elevator. Take a helicopter if you want to skip the 2­mile hike to the volcano, and arrange a private tour to avoid crowds. And visitors traveling there can enjoy the luxury hotel such as the ION Luxury Adventure Hotel and the Hotel Rangá.

1. What can adventurers do when traveling down the Amazon River?

A．Enjoy individually­ guided tours.

B．Travel with hot air balloons.

C．Get a chance to see wildlife.

D．Ride horses along the trail.

2. At which place can guests enjoy food quite to their taste?

A．Aqua Expeditions.

B．The Resort at Paws Up.

C．Thrihnukagigur.

D．The Hotel Rangá.

3. What do the three vacations have in common?

A．They are adventurous.

B．They are animal­centered.

C．They have luxury hotel options.

D．They are intended for new travelers.

9 . Travel blogging (博客) is a journal that the whole world can read and it is the main reason behind me for setting up my own travel blog.     1     Nowadays everyone is writing about their travels. Here are seven reasons why you should join the army and get writing.

Remember your trip. The biggest advantage of having a travel blog is providing you with a great way to remember your trip.     2     But writing online means you can type it up, including photos and you can keep your memories forever.

    3     If you keep it basic, having a travel blog won’t cost you anything. However, if you want to develop your blog, it may cost you more such as paying for hosting. There are a lot of free blog hosting platforms out there including Wordpress and Blogger that are worth trying and they won’t cost you a dollar.

    4     It can often take a lot of effort to stay in touch with those hundreds of people you met backpacking (徒步旅行) on your travels. But with all the social media platforms around these days it is certainly a lot easier. Alongside this, if you have your own travel blog, it means you are regularly updating (更新) your adventures online with all your friends.

Inspire others.     5     Along the way you will get to meet so many people who will thank you for inspiring them to take that first trip away from home or you may have encouraged a recent graduate to save enough money to backpack through Asia.

A．It doesn’t cost you anything.

B．Earn some money through blogging.

C．Many people want to be inspired by others.

D．Keep in touch with those you met on the road.

E．I set up Sophie’s Suitcase for both my friends and family to read.

F．The biggest enjoyment for many bloggers is inspiring other people.

G．Much like a travel journal, it enables you to record the best memories of your travels.

10 . 2015 is a great time for more creative China tours to be made. Shanghai Disney opens more high-speed rail options. Insisting on high-quality services, we are proud to present our ever best-selling China tour packages, tour themes and the next popular destinations. Check out the optional activities and information making our Smart Travelers’ trips outstanding.
China highlights most popular private tour. Our private guide, driver and car are available all times. You take the trip, we take the stress.
Day 1-2 In Beijing
Take a break on your arrival. Enjoy local people’s morning exercise at the Temple of Heaven before visiting the Great Wall, and then have a lifetime experience of visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall on Day 2.
Day 3-4 In Xi’an
Still in Beijing in the daytime of Day 3. Visit the Forbidden City and the Tian’anmen Square to feel royal life in ancient China. After that pay a visit to hutongs which give full flavor of authentic experience. Catch a flight at night to Xi’an. Private guide and driver escort(护送) you to visit the highlights of Xi’an on Day 4.
Day 5-7 In Guilin/Yangshuo
Continue to see Xi’an and have more interacts with the local. Visiting a family in Xi’an and learning how to make different shapes of dumplings give you an unforgettable time. Take a plane at night and arrive at Guilin on Day 5. Get on board to enjoy essence of Guilin, the Li River cruise to Yangshuo. Cycle to villages and meet friendly local people and learn more about Chinese agriculture.
Day 8-10 In Shanghai
Private transfer from Yangshuo to Guilin airport. Shanghai guide and driver are waiting for you with smiling faces. Highlights of the city on Day 9 show you the future of China as the end of the trip. You have free time on the last day before taking an international flight.
Just let us know your travel style! We will then adapt this tour and create a unique quote(报价) based on your individual needs. For more information, please click here: http://www.chinahighlights.com/tour/.
1. If a tourist is interested in Chinese food, which place will impress him/her most?

A．Beijing.	B．Xi’an.
C．Shanghai.	D．Guilin.

2. What’s the author’s intention to write the passage?

A．To advertise some beautiful places in China.

B．To introduce some wonderful local food for tourists.

C．To show tourists some interesting activities in China.

D．To introduce a best-selling China tour package to foreign tourists.

3. Where can you find this passage?

A．On the Internet.	B．On a poster.
C．In the newspaper.	D．On TV