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Thinking about exploring the world again?
While travel is still just a dream for many, we know that some of you are now eager to pencil in your next adventure. We are now taking bookings for our 2021 and 2022 tours.
Mongolia
Dinosaur Hunting in the Gobi Desert
15 days I 28 August and 11 September 2021
A thrilling and unique adventure to find dinosaur remains in the wilderness of the Gobi Desert with professional paleontologists (古生物学家) from the Mongolian Institute. Fully join in fossil digging across key sites.
Vietnam
Caves, Conservation, Culture
11 days I 4 September 2021
Discover a different side of Vietnam in this wide-ranging tour that covers geology, wonderful landscapes, animal conservation, culture and history. Experience tropical (热带的) jungles, caves, happy villages and amazing achievements of underground engineering.
Japan
Nature
Culture, Science: Tokyo to Kagoshima
12 days I 17 October 2021
Travel the length of Japan in a journey that contains its must-see technology and nature, from the big city of Tokyo with New Scientist’s Rowan Hooper to hot springs, volcanic (火山的) islands and snowy mountains.
Iceland
Land of Fire and Ice
8 days I 30 October and 6 November 2021
Appreciate erupting geysers (间歇泉), glaciers and waterfalls on a trip of volcanic and geological adventure. Joined by geologist Oliver Shorttie, discover the best of Iceland with a chance to see the Aurora Borealis (北极光).
1. How long does the trip to find dinosaur remains last?
A. 15 days. B. 12 days. C. 11 days. D. 8 days.
2. Which trip will you book if you are free only in October?
A. Dinosaur Hunting in the Gobi Desert.
B. Caves, Conservation, Culture.
C. Nature, Culture, Science: Tokyo to Kagoshima.
D. Land of Fire and Ice.
3. What do the trips in Japan and Iceland have in common?
A. They last at least 10 days.
B. They are guided by geologists.
C. They provide a trip of volcanic adventure.
D. They offer a chance to see the Aurora Borealis.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个探索世界的冒险旅游项目。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据to find dinosaur remains定位到第一节“15 days I 28 August and 11 September 2021（15天I 2021年8月28日和9月11日）”可知，这个项目持续15天。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据only in October定位到第三节“12 days I 17 October 2021(12天 2021年10月17日)”项目名称是Nature，Culture，Science: Tokyo to Kagoshima。所以如果只有10月份有空，就去从东京到鹿儿岛，故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三节“Travel the length of Japan in a journey that contains its must-see technology and nature, from the big city of Tokyo with New Scientist’s Rowan Hooper to hot springs, volcanic (火山的) islands and snowy mountains.（从大城市东京到温泉，从火山岛到雪山，日本之旅包含了必看的科技和自然。）”和第四节“Appreciate erupting geysers (间歇泉), glaciers and waterfalls on a trip of volcanic and geological adventure. Joined by geologist Oliver Shorttie, discover the best of Iceland with a chance to see the Aurora Borealis (北极光).（在火山和地质冒险之旅中，欣赏喷发的间歇泉、冰川和瀑布。和地质学家奥利弗·肖特一起，探索冰岛最美的地方，并有机会观赏北极光。）”可知，这两个旅游项目都提供有关火山的冒险旅行。故选C。
