This is a list of the World’s Greatest Places. It has something for everyone, from delicious local food to close contact with wildlife. Whether you love scenic outdoor adventures or educational science museums, learning about these places will change your view of the world. Where would you go first?

Nature Art

For art and nature lovers, the Grootbos Florilegium in South Africa is a dream that comes true. The gallery has nearly 250 botanical drawings. Visitors can walk slowly through a world of colorful drawings. — By Elaine Glusac

Lush Land

If you want to try harvesting seaweed or keeping bees, head to Chile’s Ruta De Los Abastos. Visitors can get hands-on experience with farming and meet food producers like farmers and fishermen. —By Sorrel Moseley-Williams

Roll Along

Travelers who join Natural Selection’s Guided Cycling Safari get close to elephants, giraffes, and other amazing animals. The best part? You ride bikes through beautiful Botswana, Africa, covering 25 to 45 miles per day. —By Cindy Fan

All Aboard

The Diyarbakir Express (特快列车) offers a 24-hour ride across Turkey. Passengers enjoy Turkish snack while enjoying the changing scenery. They can also explore wall paintings from 3000 BCE and a town below a dormant volcano (休眠火山). —By Jennifer Hattam

Deep Dive

Dive Tutukaka welcomes everyone. Located off New Zealand’s North Island, the company helps divers who need extra support. It offers expert assistance. —By Terry Ward

1.1. Where can we enjoy South African plants?

A At Grootbos Florilegium.

B At Chile’s Ruta De Los Abastos.

C Through the Diyarbakir Express.

D At Dive Tutukaka.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，在南非的Grootbos Florilegium画廊可以欣赏南非的植物。故选A。

2.2. What does Sorrel Moseley-Williams suggest?

A Buy local food.

B Experience farm work.

C Make friends with fishermen.

D Feed different animals.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“harvesting seaweed or keeping bees”“Visitors can get hands-on experience with farming”可知，Sorrel Moseley-Williams建议去亲身体验农业相关的活动。故选B。

3.3. What’s the fun of Guided Cycling Safari?

A Touching animals.

B Enjoying stars.

C Taking exercises.

D Riding bikes.

解析：选D。D 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“The best part? You ride bikes through beautiful Botswana, Africa, covering 25 to 45 miles per day.”可知，Natural Selection的导游单车游猎最棒的部分是可以骑单车游猎，穿过美丽的非洲。故选D。

4.4. Which of the following statements is true about the Diyarbakir Express?

A The journey on the Diyarbakir Express takes 36 hours.

B Passengers can only enjoy Turkish snacks during the trip.

C The train ride provides a chance to see ancient wall paintings.

D The town is located on top of an active volcano.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“They can also explore wall paintings from 3000 BCE”可知Diyarbakir特快列车上的乘客有机会看到公元前3000年的古老壁画。故选C。

5.5. Who would most probably love New Zealand?

A Divers.

B Doctors.

C Teachers.

D Farmers.

解析：选A。A 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，新西兰适合潜水，故潜水员应该会喜欢。故选A。