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答案 could hardly/not wait to cross

六、阅读理解

Melbourne,Australia

　　Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination,and it's easy to see its beautiful beaches and busy city life.

　　Why it's a great choice:Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel,and because of that,many solo travelers go there.As an English-speaking country,you won't be faced with any language barriers.Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike almost anywhere!

Thailand

　　Thailand is great for solo travelers-perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets,which promote equality among the sexes.

　　Why it's a great choice:Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere,and as a travel hot-spot,there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers.Well known for being very cheap,especially in the north.A good choice if you want to get away on a budget.Thailand has a lot to offer,from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical(热带) jungle.

Hong Kong,China

　　Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of "Zen moments",such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.

　　Why it's a great choice:Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world.If you're not well-traveled,or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers,Hong Kong is a great place to start,as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.

Bali,Indonesia

　　Bali is a spiritual place with yoga,spas,healthy food and beaches.The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia No.one tourist attraction.

　　Why it's so great:You won't be the only solo traveler in Bali.Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you're sure to meet some amazing characters along the way.As a Hindu island,Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat(静修).The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic-if you like monkeys,anyway.

【语篇导读】本篇说明文介绍了四个旅游胜地以及它们值得一去的原因。

1.What do the four places have in common according to the text?

A.They're cheap to travel around.

B.They're great for solo travelers.

C.They offer good spas and yoga.

D.There're no language barriers.

答案 B

解析 细节理解题。通读全文可以看出,每个旅游国家的介绍中都提到solo traveler(s)"独自一人出游的旅行者",因此选B项。

2.Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?

A.Melbourne,Australia. B.Thailand.