Time for an adventure?

Are you a bit bored with your nine-to-five routine? Have a look at our exciting range of holidays and decide what type of adventure you'd like.

Activity holidays

Our activity holidays are for everyone, people who love danger or who just like sports. We have a huge variety of water, snow or desert holidays. We' ll take you SCBA diving in the Red Sea or kayaking and white water rafting in Canada. If you prefer snow, you can try skiing or snowboarding in the Alps or even igloo building. For those who like warmer weather, we also have sandboarding(the desert version of skateboarding) or camel safaris.

Polar expeditions

Take an expedition to Antarctica or the northern Arctic; explore a land of white natural beauty and wonderful wildlife. Our experts will explain everything about the two poles as you watch the penguins in Antarctica or whales and polar bears in the Arctic. There's no greater adventure than travelling to the ends of the earth. A once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Cultural journeys

Our cultural journeys will help you discover ancient civilizations: India, Thailand, Egypt and many more. Visit temples, palaces and ancient ruins—just remember to bring your camera! Get to know local ways of life by exploring markets, trying exotic foods and meeting local people.

Trekking tours

We have trekking holidays to famous places such as Machu Picchu or the Everest Base Camp Trek, as well as some nearer to home in the Highlands of Scotland. You don’t need to be very sporty, just fairly fit. You’ll have a great time enjoying nature with a group of new friends. Some of the holidays include camping, but we’ll transport the tents for you!

Wildlife holidays

We organize small-group tours to get closer to nature in Africa, Asia or South America. Go on safari in Africa and watch lions and giraffes. Meet the famous turtles off the Galapagos Islands. Look for tigers in India, or take an elephant safari in Sri Lanka. We use local guides and stay in a range of accommodation, from tents to tree houses.

1.Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A.People who try trekking tours will go to places like Red Sea or kayaking and white water rafting in Canada.

B.In cultural journey, people have a chance to eat some exotic foods.

C.People who love danger or who just like sports can try the polar expeditions.

D.People who take the wildlife holidays will organize small-group tours but they can only live in tents.

2.Match the best adventure for the people below.

a)Daniel: I was attracted by the scenes in the BBC documentaries, and I really want to see the penguins with my own eyes in the northern Arctic!

b)Simon: My dream place for adventure is somewhere cold, because I am crazy for skiing and snowboarding.

c) Sandy: I'm not good at sports, though I am slim. I'd like to choose a tour which can help me meet more people and make more friends.

d)Amy: Ancient temples, palaces or ruins are my favourites. Besides, I am a foodie.

f) Neil: If I got a holiday, I will definitely go to safaris to take photos of wild animals. Only by getting so close to the animals can I feel the magic of nature!

A.Activity holidays——cultural journeys——Trekking tour——polar expeditions——Wildlife holidays

B.Wildlife holidays ——Trekking tours——Activity holidays——cultural journeys——polar expeditions

C.Trekking tours——Polar expeditions——Polar expeditions——Cultural journeys ——Activity holidays

D.Polar expeditions——Activity holidays——Trekking tours——Cultural journeys——Wildlife holidays

My name is Philippe and my wife’s name is Sophie. Recently we were faced with a difficult situation while travelling by car in the mountains. It was a long ride and we were tired. Just as we wanted to rest for a short time, the engine(发动机)made a strange, loud noise and then stopped working.

The sun was just setting and the air was getting cooler. We were in a place far away, with no houses in sight. We started to hear the cries of wild animals, so Sophie was nervous. We didn’t have much food and it was getting colder, and darker.

A couple of hours passed. Suddenly, the headlights from another car appeared in the dark. A stranger got out of the car. He looked unfriendly at first, until his mouth opened with a wide, friendly smile. He asked us to get into the car with him. He had such a kind face, and we knew we could count on him.

He drove us to a village, where his cousin lived. His cousin offered us tea and local foods. Everyone was excited to have unexpected guests. Later that evening, when we prepared to leave and thanked our new friends, I couldn’t believe the reply from the cousin: “No, we thank you for coming into our home.”

I will never forget the kindness we received on that day because we turned to a complete stranger for help.

1.What happened when the couple wanted to rest for a while?

A.The engine stopped working. B.They found a village.

C.The sun was rising. D.It was getting warmer.

2.Why was Sophie nervous?

A.Because a stranger stopped their car. B.Because their food and clothes were stolen.

C.Because Philippe had a high fever. D.Because she heard the cries of wild animals.

3.We can learn from the passage that the stranger ______.

A.looked friendly and kind at first B.asked them to get into his own car

C.helped repair their car D.guided the couple to visit the village

4.How is the passage developed?

A.By showing differences. B.By listing examples.

C.By following time order. D.By comparing facts.

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