After completing my first year of studies, I decided to relax by taking a trip through one of the most richly cultured countries in Asia: Nepal.
The first thing I noticed about Nepal was its people, kind and friendly, ready to help someone in need. I'm saying so because all of what I've witnessed between the citizens themselves, rather than how they treated me as a visitor. It is shown in the way bus conductors and passengers alike keep the bus waiting for that last passenger who is lagging behind. It is evident in how a motorist smiles and waves off a kid who runs onto the street after his ball. The people are like a hot bowl of soup on a rainy day.
The first place I visited in Nepal was the Sauraha village in the district of Chitwan. It is an amazingly peaceful place, where the people live at their own pace. It is a great area to see some of the wildlife, such as rhinos and elephants. The capital city of Kathmandu was where I spent most of my time. The city is usually very dusty, so make sure to wear a mask. Another great area in Kathmandu is the district of Thamel. Unlike most other districts, Thamel is very busy throughout the day. Out of all the places I've been to within Nepal. Pokhara is undoubtedly the best place to visit. There are a lot of fun things to try out. I've gone paragliding as well as boating in Fewa Lake, but you can also go rafting. zip flying and paramotoring.
Nepal is a very affordable destination to travel to. I traveled through the country for about two months, and spent a little over 500 US dollars. Accommodation around Nepal is inexpensive, mostly varying from about 500 to 1,500 rupees per night per person. During my stay in Kathmandu. I stayed at a great hotel for two weeks, for 300 rupees per night. which is a great deal.
In a word, Nepal is a fantastic place. Whether you're looking to relax in the wildness and peace of nature, or for an exciting new adventure, Nepal has a variety of choices to offer.
1. What does the author think of the people in Nepal? (No more than 10 words)2. Which city in Nepal is the author's favorite according to paragraph 3? (1 word)
3. What does the underlined sentence “Nepal is a very affordable destination to travel to.” in paragraph 4 mean? (No more than 15 words)
4. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? (No more than 10 words)
5. Which place do you want to visit most in the world? Give your reasons. (No more than 25 words)
2 . U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the best countries for adventure, based on each country’s score across five features: fun, friendliness, climate, scenery, and charm.
Brazil
With a perfect 10 on both the “fun” and “charm” scores, the country’s wide landmass makes it easy to explore vastly varying landscapes in completely different ways. Visitors can go from surfing the Pororoca on the Amazon River to resting on a Caribbean-like beach on the islands off the eastern coast. Maybe they like exploring some of the unique places, like the white dunes (沙丘) of Lencois Maranhenses or the wild look of Ilha Grande.
Italy
While Italy might be best known for its food, art and architecture, the country has a more actively adventurous side too, ranking highest in the “scenery” score.
In Catania, Sicily, people can swim in the deepest blue sea and after few hours be on the top of the highest active volcano in Europe — Etna. From one village to the next, from valley to hilltop, the culture changes, the food varies and even the language can be different.
Spain
With its sky-high scores in “friendliness” and “fun”, adventure in Spain is always as close as the nearest street, say residents. The thing people most enjoy in Spain is the street life.
Besides, if you love winter, head for Madrid, which is surrounded by mountains and has three ski resorts within an hour’s drive, while warm weather lovers are better off in beachfront Barcelona.
Thailand
Combining high scores in both “scenery” and “fun”, Thailand attracts an eclectic (兼容并蓄的) mix of people that make for an adventurous atmosphere throughout the country. This can best be experienced on the island of Koh Phangan where the popular Full Moon Party is held each month.
People looking for more traditional exciting adventure should head for Chiang Mai to try whitewater rafting on the Mae Taeng River, or attempt waterfall abseiling (索降) at the Doi Inthanon National Park.
1. In Italy, you can ________.| A．rest on a Caribbean beach |
| B．swim in the largest sea in the world |
| C．enjoy the scenery on the top of Etna |
| D．appreciate more friendliness than in Spain |
| A．At the Doi Inthanon National Park. |
| B．On the island of Koh Phangan. |
| C．On the Mae Tang River. |
| D．In Chiang Mai. |
| A．Brazil. |
| B．Italy. |
| C．Spain. |
| D．Thailand. |
