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．It is also well known for being very cheap，especially in the north． 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 number 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． 21. Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches？

A．Melbourne，Australia B．Thailand

C．Hong Kong，China D．Bali，Indonesia

22. 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．

23. What type of writing is this text？

A．A travel journal． B．A business report．

C．A travel guide． D．A press advertisement．

Christopher came to our school in the middle of the year, right after Christmas. He was the only new kid but he wasn't shy at all. He stood front of the class and introduced himself with full confidence. Right away, I felt as if I found my other half. I immediately ran to Mrs. Rose and asked if Christopher could sit next to me.

We both were funny and liked sports, food. But my classmates stayed away from Christopher because he had to get pricked（验血）every time after he ate sweets like cookies.

The day before spring break all sorts of candies and desserts were being passed out. I stuffed my face with every sugary sweet I could find. I made sure to take a couple for Christopher too but he didn't touch them.

"Why aren't you eating Christopher?" I asked. He replied firmly, "I can't."

I begged him and then he got mad and said, "I told you I couldn't eat it! Stop it! Stop!"I sat there puzzled.

I went home that night with a million questions. My mom sat me down and told me that Christopher had diabetes（糖尿病）and that that was the reason why he couldn't eat as much sugar as everyone else.