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[1] Imagine enjoying a gourmet meal aboard _________ ship as Antarctica's icy vistas...
a) to
b) an
c) by
d) N/A
e) a
e) a
Read the text and find words or phrases from line 1 to line 10 with similar meanings as the following:
With skill, cleverness, or cunning.
artfully
According to the text, what was a big factor in the rise of "soft adventures"?
The pandemic lockdowns
Which Dynasty came after Yuan?
a) Qing
b) Tang
c) Ming
d) Song
e) No dynasty
c) Ming (1368–1644)
Which month of the year has 28 days?
All 12 months have 28 days
[2] It could be __________ e-bike tour along Portugal’s coast...
a) and
b) but
c) an
d) N/A
e) of
c) an
Read the text and find words or phrases from line 1 to line 10 with similar meanings as the following:
Feels new, different, and welcome.
refreshingly
According to the text what is the aim of the "upgraded" versions of classic trips?
To lower both physical and mental barriers, allowing travelers to immerse themselves in a destination without the strain of logistics or excessive effort.
There are ... planets in our solar system.
8
Which animal in the Yangtze River was driven to extinction by pollution and overfishing?
a) The dolphin
b) The otter
c) The shark
d) The salamander
e) The crocodile
a) The dolphin (Baiji, also known as the Yangtze river dolphin)
[3] ...removing uncertainty ___________ preserving a genuine sense of place and wonder.
a) but
b) N/A
c) in
d) to
a) but
Read the text and find words or phrases from line 1 to line 10 with similar meanings as the following:
Smooth, continuous, and without interruptions.
seamless
Which two countries are mentioned in the text as examples of possibly overlooked locations?
Albania and Senegal
Mars is the Latin name for the god of...
a) Love
b) Ocean
c) Sky
d) War
e) Time
d) War
How many countries border China?
a) 13
b) 12
c) 15
d) 60
e) 14
14
North Korea, Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam.
[4] The travel industry has responded _________ skillfully softening its offerings.
by
In your own words, how would you define the expression "roughing it"?
Choosing to travel or live without the usual comforts, conveniences, and luxuries of modern life.
True or False?
According to the text, e-bikes are suitable up to a certain age
False. The text states that they are suitable for nearly any age or fitness level.
Which is the only shark species that can live in both saltwater and freshwater?
a) The lion shark
b) The bull shark
c) The serpent shark
d) The amphibious shark
e) The whateverIcanthinkof shark
b) The bull shark
What famous soft drink used to contain cocaine?
Coca‑Cola.
When it was invented in 1886, the original formula included coca leaf extract, which contained small amounts of cocaine. This was common at the time for "tonic" beverages. The cocaine was gradually reduced and completely removed from the formula by around 1929.
[5] Furthermore, ____________ it helps distribute tourism benefits.
N/A
In your own words, how would you define the expression “economic ripple” in line 24?
The chain reaction of positive financial benefits that spread through a local economy.
According to the text, what portion of spending remains in the destination's economy?
An estimated 75%
I have four different faces,
I spin but don’t race.
I bring the sun, the leaves, the snow,
And flowers that bloom and grow.
What am I?
The four seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter)
What is the name for the 1911 revolution in China that overthrew the Qing Dynasty and ended imperial rule?
A) The May Fourth Movement
B) The Taiping Rebellion
C) The Cultural Revolution
D) The Xinhai Revolution
E) The Pinghe Revolution
D) The Xinhai Revolution
It began with the Wuchang Uprising on October 10, 1911, and led to the abdication of the last emperor, Puyi, ending over 2,000 years of imperial rule in China.