1 . Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world and famous for its beautiful canals, top art museums, and cycling culture. It is the capital and most populous city in the Netherlands and often referred to as the “Venice of the North” because of its wide system of bridges and canals. Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam.

Must-See Attractions

Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers, and coffee shops. The top museums to visit are the Rijks museum, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum. The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and an area for celebrity spotting and nightlife today.

Transportation

Travelers should be aware that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the busiest airports in the world. This airport is located about 15 kilometers southwest of the city center. You can catch a train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central Station, which has many connecting routes. It’s typically not a good idea to drive a car to the city center. Cycling is incredibly popular here, and it’s easy to find cheap bike rentals around the town. Amsterdam has a flat terrain(地形) and it’s a good choice to explore the city on foot.

Money-saving Tips

● Look for accommodations in Amsterdam’s South District^ where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center.

● Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money

● Instead of hiring a tour guide, jump onto a canal boat. They’re inexpensive and will give you a unique point of view of the city.

Check at http://wmv. save70. com to view price comparisons for flights, hotels, and rental cars before you book.

1. What can visitors do in the Old Centre?

A．Do some shopping.	B．Visit a museum.
C．Run a coffee shop.	D．Come across many architects.

2. What suggestion does the author offer tourists in the text?

A．Hiring a tour guide.	B．Visiting the city on foot.
C．Buying tickets at the counter.	D．Going to the city center by car.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To encourage more overseas travelling.

B．To compare some tourist attractions.

C．To promote some famous museums.

D．To advertise travelling information.

2 . 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.

3 . On the morning of May 20, 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. took off from a muddy airfield in New York and headed for Paris. During the first fourteen hours of flying, he had had some anxious moments. Sleet had gathered on the wings of the plane and the fog was so thick that he could hardly see the tips of the wings. However, he had come across equally dangerous flying conditions before. Of course, now that he was over the ocean, his parachute(降落伞)was useless. He had only one choice: he had to go on.

Although he had waited a long time to make this trip, he did not feel strange or nervous. He was accustomed to flying alone, and he had flown this route in his imagination many times. The idea of flying across the Atlantic had occurred to him one night when he had been carrying the mail between St. Louis and Chicago. That night, he told himself that a solo non-stop flight between New York and Paris was possible. He knew that airplanes capable of making the long flight over the ocean could be built. A man of skill and endurance could make his dream come true.

As he was recalling that night, he reduced the altitude of the plane. Close to the surface of the ocean, he found that the ice on the wings began to melt and the fog disappeared. For the time being, at least, he was safe. The steady sound of the motor seemed like music in his ears. He had perfect confidence in his plane because he knew that there was not a more dependable plane than his. The Ryan Aircraft Company had constructed the plane to meet his special needs. He had worked with the chief engineer of the company, Donald Hall, to produce the airplane as rapidly as possible. Although Hall had worked with the basic design of the Ryan airplane, he had had to make many modifications. As a result, it was a very special airplane. He had named it “The Spirit of St. Louis,” in honour of the St. Louis businessmen whose financial backing had made the trip possible. Besides their money, he had invested all of his own savings, which came to two thousand dollars, in the venture.

At 12 :10 on the afternoon of May 21, Lindbergh caught sight of the coast of Ireland. Now that the flight was almost over, he began to relax a little. Finally, after thirty-four hours in the air without sleep, he arrived at Le Bourget Field, in Paris.

1. According to Paragraph 2, Lindbergh Jr. didn’t feel nervous about the flight because of the following reasons EXCEPT that _________.

A．he was used to flying alone	B．he had waited a long time for the trip
C．he had imagined flying the route many times	D．his plane was specially designed

2. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?

A．The pilot listened to music as he reduced the altitude of the plane.

B．The trip was made possible thanks to the financial support from some businessmen.

C．The plane got its name in memory of a non-stop trip.

D．The chief engineer designed the airplane independently to meet the pilot’s needs.

3. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．beautiful decorations	B．regular repairs
C．small changes	D．careful arrangements

4. Which of the following would be the best title?

A．Wings Across the Atlantic

B．A Solo Non-stop Flight of 24 Hours

C．The Spirit of St. Louis

D．An Outstanding Pilot—Charles A. Lindbergh Jr.

4 . Make a Plan for Your Trip

Choose your location.

When people think to themselves "I want to take a trip", usually they have a place in mind. Where’s yours?    1    "London" is a lot easier to plan than "England". Research it online and discuss it with your fellow travelers. Websites are a great place to browse travel photos, journals and videos posted by real people sharing their experiences. For example, before going on a trip to Japan, do a quick search — you’ll get all kinds of stories and advice from people who recently visited Japan.

Choose when you want to go.

This will be determined by a number of things, but mostly your schedule. How much time can you feasibly take off work? Do you want to deal with winter or the rainy season? How about when it’s hot and muggy?     2    

Be cautious about going through a travel agent.

Travel agents simply must charge booking fees, or they could not stay in business. The largest immediate savings in planning your trip would be to use an online travel website to research, plan and book your travel adventures.     3    

Make your reservations for flights and accommodations.

Once you’re exactly sure of your destination, your travel schedule and the way you want to get around, make your reservations. For flights, book around two months ahead.     4    

    5    

No one has ever said to themselves while on vacation, "I’m so glad I practically packed my entire closet". Leave space for shopping and buying souvenirs. Moreover, traveling with lots of luggage restricts your movement and causes discomfort, so only pack the necessities.

A．Pack light.

B．Pack up the details.

C．And don’t wait till the last minute for your hotels either.

D．Try to make it as specific as possible.

E．Do you want to go during the off season or while tourism is booming?

F．You should keep the overall schedule in mind.

G．You are able to rapidly check hundreds of options within a few seconds as well.

5 . Reserve seats on any 2017 Rick Steves tour today, and you’ll save $ 100 per person! To receive your early booking discount, you must reserve a 2017 tour by midnight on November 30, 2016. Discounts are for new bookings only and must be secured with a $400 per person deposit(订金).

See our Conditions:

Tour price guarantee: our tour prices do not include air tickets, and may be adjusted without notice due to possible changes in currency rates and trip costs. However, your price for the tour you’ve selected will be guaranteed the moment we receive your deposit.

Included in the price of each tour: Sightseeing tours by a Rick Steves’ Europe (RSE) guide, and local guides when appropriate, including all admission to sights seen as a group; all breakfasts and half of your dinners; accommodation each night; all transportation from the first hotel to the last hotel of the tour; all RSE guide, local guide and driver tips.

The plans of the trip may be changed: Europe is full of surprise, and we need to be flexible enough to take advantage of whatever comes along so that we may provide you with the best possible tour.

Tour payments: Your final tour payment must be paid at least 60 days before the departure. Missing the final payment deadline may result in your being removed from the tour! If you sign up for a tour less than 60 days before its departure, the entire tour price must be paid.

Transferring(改签) to another tour: Up to 60 days before your departure, you can transfer to any other tour in the same calendar year with seats available, applying your existing deposit and with no transfer fee. If you transfer to a different tour, the price of that tour will be applied, effective on the date we confirm your transfer. Transfers less than 60 days before your tour’s departure may not be possible.

1. What can we learn from the text?

A．You can save $400 if you book a 2017 Rick Steves tour in advance.

B．You must pay all the tour costs three days before its departure.

C．Your tour price will be guaranteed the moment you pay for your tour.

D．The plans of the trip are not fixed even though you have paid for it.

2. All of the following are included in the price of each tour EXCEPT___________.

A．accommodation every night

B．all RSE guide and driver tips

C．all breakfasts and dinners

D．all transportation from the first hotel to the last hotel.

3. According to the text, what should you do if you want to transfer to another tour?

A．Pay another deposit

B．Pay a transfer fee

C．Transfer to a tour that is the same price as yours.

D．Transfer more than 60 days before your tour’s departure.

6 . The Best of Alaska

Nothing evokes（唤起） Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska!

Highlights:

JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty. It is here that we start and end our trip.

HAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fords（海湾）. The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska.

ALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes.

SKAGWAY: Skagway is famous for its role in the Klondike Gold Stampede over 100 years ago. Today, it is a historic yet lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops. In Skagway, we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor’s Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.

GUSTAVUS: Gustavus is the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. We’ll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights. This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise in Glacier Bay.

DATES/PRICES:

May 15, June 17, July 16, August 14.

7 days-$3500, including lodging, all meals, excursions, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus. Not included: Alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.

Contact:

E-mail: info@alaskamountainguides.com

Call: 800—766—3396

Write: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School

P. O. Box 1081, Haines AK 99827

1. Which of the following is a participant required to pay additional fees for?

A．Flying from Juneau to his hometown.	B．A full day cruise in Glacier Bay.
C．Having the last supper at Juneau.	D．Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train.

2. You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at .

A．the White Pass Yukon	B．the Klondike Gold Rush National Park
C．Glacier Bay National Park	D．the Northwest Native Tribes

3. You can feel the history of the local place at .

A．Gustavus

B．Juneau

C．Haines

D．Skagway

7 . Journey to India

DAY 1: Arrive in Delhi

Today arrive in Delhi, the national capital of India. Upon arrival at the airport, our company representative will meet and greet you and transfer(换乘) to the hotel for check-in. Overnight at Delhi hotels

DAY 2: Delhi--Full–day tour (old & New Delhi tour)

Today morning have breakfast in the hotel. At 9:30, the tour guide will meet you at your hotel and later proceed(继续前行) for a full-day guided tour in Delhi starting with old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, driving past through Red Fort. Later in New Delhi visit Humayun’s Tomb. India Gate, drive past through Parliament Street & President House and visit QutubMinar. Overnight at Delhi hotels

DAY 3: Delhi--Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri(240 km/5 hours)

Today morning after breakfast, drive to jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan state. Jaipur is also known as “Pink City”. En route visit Fatepur Sikri, known as Ghost Capital. Later continue the drive to jaipur. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.

Evening free at your own activities.

Overnight at jaipur hotels

DAY 4: Delhi—Delhi (256 km/5 hours)

Today morning after breakfast, drive back to Delhi airport. The total distance is 256 kms and you can cover it in 5 hours. Upon arrival in Delhi, board flight to onward journey.

NOTE: Price starts with US $215 with:

●Daily breakfast and soft drinks and packaged drinking water.

●Elephant rides at Amber Fort

●Sunset or Sunrise visits to TajMahal.

●All entrance fees to the monuments and train tickets.

1. On which day can you visit QutubMinar?

A．DAY 2	B．DAY 1
C．DAY 4	D．DAY 3

2. What can we learn from the schedule(安排)?

A．Travelers will stay in Delhi for two nights

B．The whole journey covers 496 km

C．Travelers will fly to Delhi airport on DAY 4

D．Travelers will be made to buy things on DAY 3

3. During the trip, you need to pay extra for     .

A．a sunrise visit to TajMahal

B．elephant riding at Amber Fort

C．breakfast and packaged drinking water

D．visits to Chokhi Dhani Village Resort

8 . Eco-Cruises

It covers the areas from Lakes Entrance through to Lake King.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 km course around the amazing Gippsland Lakes.

Departs: 1 p.m. every day except Wednesday, from the Cunningham Quay.

Food: Included in your ticket price is freshly made scones and cream-made right on board as we cruise. Passengers are very welcome to bring a picnic lunch on board with them.

Aim: Our aim is for you to enjoy the wonderful sights of the beautiful Gippsland Lakes.

Wild native animals are protected by law

We may see dolphins and seals in the Gippsland Lakes system during the summer/autumn months, but more so during the winter/spring seasons: during these times we exercise great care not to disturb them.

However, these are intelligent creatures and on many occasions they will interact with us. During this time, we show them respect they deserve and appreciate the opportunity to see these wonderful animals at play.

As a bonus, the amazing bird life is always there and changes through the seasons.

We will do our best during the cruise to locate the animals for you to experience, but, of course, they don’t always co-operate and are sometimes beyond our view. Therefore, unfortunately, we cannot guarantee sightings.

How to book

Phone 0413 666 638 for prices and bookings.

Don’t forget to ask about our family ticket special.

Seniors and group discounts also available.

1. What is the average speed of the cruise?

A．5 km/h	B．10 km/h
C．15 km/h	D．20 km/h

2. Which of the following sentence is TRUE?

A．The cruise leaves the harbor at l p.m. every day.

B．The ready-made food is served on board.

C．The passengers are not allowed to take food on board.

D．We need to avoid bothering the dolphins.

3. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Seldom do you have the opportunity to play with the wild animals.

B．When allowed, you can approach the wild animals, doing whatever you like with them.

C．You will enjoy bird sightings during the cruise.

D．We can promise you to watch all the wild animals.

9 . 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.

10 . Where are you going today? What about the California Science Center? It is an amazing place because it can teach kids all about science and science is amazing.

The California Science Center is filled with different exhibits (展览品), which are presented in fun ways. It provides many hands­on experiences. Through these hands­on experiences, kids can learn about human inventions, the life processes of living things and so much more! The Science Center also has special exhibits that change all the time, so visit often to find out what's new!

The exhibitions there cover some amazing topics. Kids can learn about all the ecosystems (生态系统) that we have on our planet. They can also find out all about how everything on our planet exists (存在) in their own environment.

The Creative World lets kids explore the relationship between humans and communications, transportation and structures, and the World of Life lets kids examine how plants, animals, people and even the smallest living cells on our planet all have something in common.

From the earth to space, we couldn't let you explore the California Science Center and not tell you that a wonderful exploration is waiting. Kids can let their imagination fly as they explore a real spacecraft.

Don't forget about the IMAX either where you can watch an amazing IMAX film which brings everything to life.

An amazing family day out in Los Angeles—fun and educational! Don't miss it!

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Adults: FREE!

Children: FREE!

WHEN CAN YOU GO?

10 am—5pm daily all year round

1. Why are kids advised to visit the Science Center often?

A．It has some living things.

B．Some of its exhibits are funny.

C．It offers hands­on experiences.

D．There are some changes in its exhibits.

2. What can kids learn from the World of Life?

A．All the ecosystems on our planet.

B．IMAX films can bring everything to life.

C．Things on our planet share something similar.

D．The relationship between humans and communications.

3. What is the exploration mentioned in Paragraph 5 about?

A．Space.	B．Adventure.
C．Imagination.	D．Transportation.