China’s National Day is celebrated on October 1 as the start of a public holiday every year. It is a major Chinese holiday. Here are something we need to know about National Day holiday.

    China’s National Day holiday is called “Golden Week”, because this is the biggest week for tourism in the country. Throughout this time, individuals enjoy a one-week holiday to spend time with their families and take trips within China and to surrounding countries. Moreover, with the weather being clear and temperatures comfortably pleasant, many consider this period a golden time for traveling.

    National Day holiday is also one of the busiest weeks for tourism in China. During National Day holiday, every tourist attraction is at full capacity almost everywhere. All cities and scenic spots are packed, and transportation gets quite busy and crowded. During this time, many Chinese tourists travel to coastal areas and famous large cities, such as Hong Kong, Sanya, Beijing, and Shanghai. Unsurprisingly, train tickets to these cities tend to sell out fast. Popular tourist destinations sometimes become so packed with tourists that it is hard to savor the vistas. Thus, it is best to avoid visiting China’s most popular travel destinations during this period.

    Keep in mind the following tips to ensure an enjoyable trip in China during National Day holiday:

    ▲ If possible, avoid traveling on the first day and the last day of the holiday. Instead, plan your trip on other days in between when there are fewer tourists and costs are comparatively lower.

    ▲ Avoid visiting popular destinations as these are always crowded with visitors. Instead, choose tourist attractions that are not so famous so that you can enjoy the scenery at a more leisurely pace.

    ▲ Book flights/train tickets and accommodations in advance. You can enjoy huge discounts on flight tickets if you book early.

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1.1. What does the second paragraph mainly focus on?

A Which places should you go to during Golden Week?

B What is the meaning of the Golden Week holiday?

C How do Chinese people celebrate National Day?

D Why is National Day holiday called “Golden Week?”

解析：选D。段落大意题。根据第二段内容可知，该段主要讲了为什么国庆假期被称为“黄金周”：这是中国旅游最繁忙的一周，而且天气晴朗，温度适宜，适合出游。故选D。

2.2. What does the underlined phrase “savor the vistas” mean?

A Appreciate the scenery.

B Taste seasonal specialties.

C Nurture a rich spirit.

D Reunite with families.

解析：选A。词义猜测题。根据划线单词前面的“Popular tourist destinations sometimes become so packed with tourists”以及前面描述的几乎所有的旅游景点都爆满，交通也变得相当繁忙和拥挤，车票很快售罄等黄金周旅游带来的不便可推测，热门旅游目的地有时会挤满游客，这使得游客很难欣赏风景。故选A。

3.3. What does the author suggest during China’s National Day holiday?

A Booking flights and accommodations at the last minute.

B Visiting popular destinations to enjoy the atmosphere.

C Planning your trip on other days in between.

D Exploring destinations without preparation.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第一条建议“If possible, avoid traveling on the first day and the last day of the holiday.”避免在假期的第一天和最后一天旅行可知，作者推荐在中间的其他日子计划你的出行。故选C。

4.4. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A How to Save Money During Holidays.

B China’s National Day: A Guide for Travelers.

C The History of China’s National Day.

D Popular Destinations to Visit in China.

解析：选B。主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了中国国庆节期间的旅游情况，并给出了一些旅行建议。故选B。