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 . 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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9 . 听下面一段独白，根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下关键信息，每小题仅填写一个词。

Tour Schedule at Red Oak Mountain Ranch (牧场)
	Activities	Things to Note
Friday	● A “welcome dinner” at 6:00 p.m. in the Lone Star restaurant. ●     1     around the campfire after dinner.	● Wear     2     for horseback riding. ● Feel free to bring a camera during the three days.
Saturday	● Horseback riding from     3     to 9:30 a.m. ● A country music concert at night.
Sunday	An     4     day: explore the ranch, feed the    5     or take photos with ranch cowboys.

10 . Why does the woman have to wait?

A．It is the rush hour.

B．The weather is bad.

C．An accident has happened.