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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 scuba 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.
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.
【语篇解读】 本文作者为读者推荐了几个不同的度假选择。如果你厌倦了朝九晚五的工作，想寻找有特色的度假方式的话，那就从中选择一个吧！
21．Which would you prefer if you are a sports lover?
A．Wildlife holidays. B．Cultural journeys.
C．Polar expeditions. D．Activity holidays.
答案 D [细节理解题。由Activity holidays部分的Our activity holidays are for everyone, people who love danger or who just like sports.可知，如果你是一个体育爱好者，你可能更喜欢Activity holidays。故选D项。]
22．What can a tourist do during a cultural holiday?
A．Appreciate ancient buildings.
B．Watch lovely animals.
C．Get closer to nature.
D．Have extreme sports.
答案 A [细节理解题。由Cultural journeys部分的Our cultural journeys will help...remember to bring your camera！可知，在cultural holiday中，游客可以欣赏古代建筑。故选A项。]
23．What is the purpose of this text?
A．To introduce ways of relaxation.
B．To recommend different holidays.
C．To share traveling experience.
D．To give advice on traveling.
答案 B [写作意图题。由Are you a bit bored with...you’d like.可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是推荐不同的度假方式。故选B项。]
