1 . THE 2018 VOYAGE OF SOUTH AFRICAN AND BEYOND
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12 NIGHTS DEPARTING 22TH FEBRUARY 2018
February 2018
Wed 22 Fly from London Gatwick or Manchester to Cape Town, South Africa.
Thu 23 Cape Town, South Africa
Upon arrival, transfer to the port and board Boudicca for your 21 night cruise beginning with overnight stay on board.
Fri 24 Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Africa and it's easy to see why. Ascend Table Mountain by cable car and enjoy breathtaking views of the city, surrounding suburbs and Atlantic Ocean.
Mon 27 Walvis Bay, Namibia
Walvis Bay is situated at a wide lagoon with innumerable sea birds. it's a great destination for hikings into the desert and dune regions, offering visions of unspoiled landscapes and compelling beauty.
Fri 28 Jamestown, St.Helena
The beautiful island of St.Helena is one of the world's most remote and secluded destinations. Here, history enthusiasts will enjoy hearing of the island's links with Napoleon-the French emperor was exiled here until his death.
MARCH 2018
Thu 2 Georgetown, Ascension Island
An isolated volcanic island in the equatorial waters of the South Atlantic Ocean, with beautiful views.
Fri 3 Praia, Cape Verde
Sun 5 Santa Cruz, Tenerife
Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to London Gatwick or Manchester.
Dates not mentioned will be spent relaxing at sea.
1. which of the following places may interest history lovers most?| A．Cape Town | B．Walvis Bay |
| C．Ascension Island | D．St. Helena Island |
| A．On Thursday 23 February | B．On Sunday 26 February |
| C．On Friday 24 February | D．On Sunday 5 March |
| A．A travel agency | B．A ship |
| C．An airline | D．A coach |
2 . Have you seen the movie The Shawshank Redemption? If so, you might be moved by Andy, who tries to earn freedom by escaping the hopeless prison. It is hard to imagine what life would be like in prison. However, Old Melbourne Gaol gives us such a chance. It is a museum in Melbourne, which served as prison between 1842 and 1929.
We experienced being prisoners in the prison. All of us were asked to put down our belongings and then we were checked. We couldn’t hide anything. After a while, we were given cards with fake names and charges. We read the information loudly and then the “police” explained it in a funny way. For example, a gentleman’s charge was carrying an illegal weapon, which was actually just an umbrella.
Soon we were divided into groups and went to different rooms in the prison. The light was off inside. We could not see anything. All we could hear was our breath. It was the longest five minutes of my life. I was in a tiny room with a number of strangers. I could feel the same depression as the prisoners. The police finally opened the door and led us to the activity area. We relaxed in the sunlight and decided to behave ourselves in the future.
I think Australian museums are quite interesting. They not only add modern technology to historical relics, but also hold various activities for visitors.
1. Why did the writer mention the movie in the first paragraph?| A．To introduce the story of the movie. |
| B．To tell readers about the main character Andy. |
| C．To introduce her trip to a special museum. |
| D．To tell readers about different museums in Melbourne. |
| A．By taking few things with them. |
| B．By using different new names. |
| C．By carrying umbrellas as weapons. |
| D．By staying in dark rooms for five minutes. |
| A．Hopeless. |
| B．Encouraged. |
| C．Relaxed. |
| D．Funny. |
| A．be a policeman |
| B．be a well-behaved person |
| C．change their names |
| D．do more for prisoners |
3 . 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- |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| A．In the morning. | B．At noon. |
| C．In the evening. | D．At night. |
4 . 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.
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.
We approached to the more or less impressive booth that says “Prepaid taxi”,
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. |
5 . Our guide was excellent! He walked us through all the local villages and took extra time at the end to enjoy a local dinner. He stayed with us longer than he was obliged（迫使）to and made this a fantastic experience.
Tour snapshot
Travel is all about the street food these days, and why not？It's fresh, fast, cheap and a great way to crack into the local scene. Join this Hanoi tour to source the best street eats from markets, food carts, street cafes and other hard-to-find-but-totally-worth-the-effort secret spots.
Highlights
Sample delicious Vietnamese cuisine just like the locals do—on the street
Stroll through hidden alleyways and bustling markets of Hanoi's charming old quarter
Learn more about Hanoi's unique food culture
Try local specialties with influences from French and Chinese cuisine
Take in a spectacular night view of Hoan Kiem lake from a secret cafe
Schedule details
Duration：2.5 hours
Meeting point：Sacombank ATM Machine﹣No.1 Dong Xuan street （front entrance of Dong Xuan Market, Corner of Dong Xuan St with Cau Dong St）
Starting time：5：00 PM
Ending point：Café Pho Co-11 Hang Gai St, Hoan Kiem
1. What did the guide do？| A．He showed visitors around by car. |
| B．He took many photos of visitors. |
| C．He stayed with visitors for extra time. |
| D．He enjoyed breakfast with visitors. |
| A．A photograph taken quickly and casually. |
| B．A brief impression of something. |
| C．An attempt to score in a game. |
| D．An act of firing a gun. |
| A．5：00 PM |
| B．5：30 PM |
| C．7：05 PM |
| D．7：30 PM |
6 . Highlights of Iceland
Day 1
Our representative will meet you at the airport and a bus will bring you to your hotel in the capital, Reykjavik. After checking in, your guide will lead you to visit some of the city’s highlights.
Day 2
We tour Iceland Golden Circle, taking in Thingvellir National Park and gullfoss Waterfall and see Trokkur, which spouts (喷射) a 100-foot jet of water into the air every 3-5 minutes.
Day 3
Day 3 is left free so that you can try out our optional tours. Explore the Thorsmork Valley on a jeep ride. Another option is to drive out onto the glaciers (冰川) and take a snowmobile tour. Whale-watching boat trips are also available from Reykjavik harbour.
Day 4
The tour ends at the city airport.
Useful Information
The local currency is the Icelandic Krona (ISK). The optional tours on day 3 cost extra, and a minimum of 4 people is required for both the jeep and snowmobiling tours.
Current costs: Thorsmork Jeep tour: 27,000 ISK; snowmobile tour: 34,200 ISK; whale-watching (summer only) 9,000 ISK.
Tipping is voluntary, but is expected in this part of the world for workers in the tourism industry.
You must have travel insurance to travel on our tours. You can arrange for this yourself, or buy it through our company.
You can either book a flight with us or arrange your own flight. If you choose the latter, you will have to make your own way to the hotel, details of which will be sent to you in advance.
1. What means of transport will you use to and from Reykjavik?| A．By air. | B．By bus. | C．By jeep. | D．By boat. |
| A．It is available all year round. | B．It is one of the optional tours. |
| C．It costs more than the snowmobile tour. | D．It requires at least four people for each tour. |
| A．Tipping their guides. | B．Reaching their hotel in advance. |
| C．Buying travel insurance. | D．Booking a flight with the tour company |
7 . Standing at the top of the world, I cleared the ice from my oxygen mask（氧气面罩）， bent a shoulder forward against the wind, and stared absently down at the land of Tibet. Finally I had made it-the top of Mount Qomolangma.
I understood on some dim level（隐约地）that the earth down there was a grand sight. I’d been longing for this moment, and the excitement that would come with it. But now that I was finally here, actually standing on the top of Mount Qomolangma, I just couldn’t collect the energy to care.
It was early on the afternoon of May 10, 1996. I hadn’t slept for fifty-seven hours. My stomach was upset because the only food I’d been able to force down over the past three days was a bowl of soup. To make things worse, weeks of violent coughing had made ordinary breathing a bitter process. At 29,028 feet above the sea level, there was so little oxygen reaching my brain that I couldn’t think better than a slow child. Right now I could not feel much of anything except cold and tired. After taking four quick photos, I turned and headed down. I’d spent less than five minutes on the roof of the world.
Looking down the route we had climbed, I noticed something that until that moment had escaped my attention. To the south, where the sky had been perfectly clear just an hour earlier, a blanket of clouds now hid the lesser mountains surrounding. Nothing I saw early that day suggested that a violent storm was approaching. To my oxygen-exhausted mind, the clouds coming up the grand valley of ice appeared no different from the harmless clouds that rose from the valley almost every afternoon.
As I was climbing down, I began to get extremely anxious. However, my concern at that moment had little to do with the weather; I had almost run out of oxygen. I ought to have checked earlier. I needed to get down, fast.
1. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 mean?| A．The top of the world. | B．The land of Tibet. |
| C．A grand sight. | D．Reaching the top. |
| A．He was exhausted and weak. | B．He had dropped his camera. |
| C．An unexpected violent storm arrived. | D．He had fear of heights. |
| A．The grand sight made the writer scream. |
| B．The weather on Qomolangma was changeable. |
| C．The writer was energetic and strong-minded. |
| D．The writer was experienced and well-prepared. |
8 . 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. |
| A．In the morning. | B．At noon. | C．In the afternoon. | D．In the evening. |
| A．the British | B．the Chinese | C．the Dutch | D．the Germans |
9 . 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. |
| A．Drive to a private place. | B．Admire the ancient Angkorian relic. |
| C．Host a beautiful Apsara Dinner Show. | D．Visit some local villages. |
| A．A private ride. | B．The hiking in a mountain. |
| C．The magical reliefs. | D．The fantastic sunrise. |
10 . A Journey to China
10 days from just A$1,590
Fully inclusive from Australia
Price covers: international airfares, departure taxes, fuel charges, local transportation, accommodation, all meals, entrance fees, guides, daily tours and visas for Australian citizens.
◆Days 1-3: Australia—Beijing
Fly to Beijing for three nights stay and try Peking Duck. During the stay, stroll through Tian’anmen Square to the Forbidden City, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China, and visit the Summer Palace. Next day take a walk on the Great Wall, tour the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy an attractive Chinese Acrobatic show.
◆Days 4-8: Beijing—Yangtze River Tour—Chengdu
Fly to Yichang and change (approx: one hour) to board your Yangtze River ship for the next four nights. Enjoy a tour of the Three Gorges Dam (三峡大坝) before sailing on the grand Yangtze River, passing through the impressive Three Gorges. Take a side trip to the Lesser Three Gorges or travel up the Shennong Stream in a peapod boat and enjoy various shore trips along the way. Get off in Chongqing and drive to Chengdu for an overnight stay.
◆Day 9-l0: Chengdu—Shanghai
Fly to the great city of Shanghai and in the evening sample traditional Shanghai food. Visit the beautiful Yu Garden, Old Town, cross the Great Nanpu Bridge and tour the Pudong area. Also explore Xintiandi with its 1920’s style Shikumen buildings and end your stay in Shanghai with an amazing Huangpu river evening tour.
◆Day11: Shanghai—Australia
Fly back to Australia, arriving home later the same day filled with happy memories.
Por more information:www.traveltochina.org
1. The underlined word “sample” in the text probably means “________”.| A．book | B．sell | C．taste | D．make |
| A．take a side trip to the Three Gorges Dam | B．visit the Great Nampu Bridge in Chengdu |
| C．have to pay extra for accommodation and meals | D．arrive in Australia on the eleventh day of the trip |
| A．encourage the Australians to travel in China |
| B．offer service of booking air tickets to tourists |
| C．attract the Australians to traditional Chinese food |
| D．provide Australians with a better understanding of China |
