15．My friend，Emma Daniels，spent the summer of 1974traveling in Israel．During her month-long stay in Jerusalem she often went to a cafe called chocolate soup．It was run by two men，one of whom-Alex-used to live in Montreal．One morning when Emma went in for coffee，while chatting with her new friend Alex，she mentioned that she had just finished the book she was reading and had nothing else to read．Alex said he had a wonderful book she might like，and that he'd be happy to lend it to her．As he lived just above the cafe，he quickly ran up to get it．The book he handed to Emma just minutes later was Markings，a book by a former secretary-general of the United Nations （UN）． Emma had never read it，nor had she ever bought a copy，but when she opened it up，she was floored to see her own name and address inside the cover，in her own handwriting．It turned out that the summer before，at a concert back in Montreal，Emma had met a Californian who was in town visiting friends．They decided to exchange addresses，but neither of them had any paper．The man opened up a book he was carrying in his backpack （背包） and asked Emma to write her name and address inside．When he returned to California，he left the book behind in Montreal，and his friend Alex kept it．When Alex later moved to Jerusalem，he took the book along．
21．The underlined word"floored"may probably be replaced byD． A．disappointed B．satisfied． C．worried． D．astonished 22．We can learn from the text that the CalifornianA． A．met Emma at a concert B．invited Emma to a concert C．introduced Emma to his friend D．left Emma his backpack 23．Who was supposed to be the first owner of the book？D A．An official of the UNB． A coffee shop owner C．A friend of the author's D．Alex's friend from California．
13．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 practically 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 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．
28．What do the four places have in common according to the text？B 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． 29．Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches？A A．Melbourne，Australia． B．Thailand． C．Hong Kong，China． D．Bali，Indonesia． 30．What has made Bali Indonesia No.1 tourist attraction？B A．Yoga，spas，healthy food and beaches． B．Friendly people and splendidly visual culture． C．Meeting some amazing characters along the way． D．Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest． 31．What type of writing is this text？C A．A travel journal．B．A business report． C．A travel guide．D．A press advertisement．
