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The Arctic is one of the few places in the world untouched by pollution where you can use its beautiful nature. Join our ship the Northern Star from 2 to 18 July, for a 17-day voyage to the Arctic. During the voyage you are able to relax yourself. There are no parties or film-shows to attend, quizzes to enter, or entertainers to watch. However, we do have specialists on board who are willing to answer any of your questions about the Arctic.

After setting off from Scotland, we go north along the coast of Norway to Bear Island. Along the way you’ll see thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery, with rivers of ice and huge cliffs. You will have the chance to see polar bears and other Arctic animals. Although we have a timetable, experience has shown that we may have to change our direction a little, depending on the weather.

The Northern Star is a very special ship and our past voyages have been very popular. Our cabins all have the same excellent facilities. Our chefs are happy to prepare any food for people on special diets. If you need some exercise, why not do some swimming in the indoor pool?

Prices include economy class air travel and 16 nights on the Northern Star, all meals and all lectures.

Day 1: Board the Northern Star.

Day 2-7: We sail slowly north along the coast of Norway, stopping at places of interest.

Day 8: Tromse. You need to get up at sunrise to see the whales as we sail towards Tromse. Visit Tromse to see the Artic Museum and the beautiful old wooden houses. In the evening we sail away along the west coast to Bird Island, which is excellent for bird- watching.

Day 9-10: Bear Island. We arrive there in the early evening. Bear Island once had an active fishing industry, but today little of this remains.

Day 11-16: Spitsbergen—a place of mountains and rivers of ice. It is home to a large variety of animals.

Day 17: Leave the ship in Spitsbergen and fly to London from Tromse.

17. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Many different activities are organized on board.

B. The voyage starts from Scotland.

C. The ship follows a fixed route.

D. There are different types of accommodations.

18. Where can you see different kinds of animals?

A. Tromse B. Bear Island C. Bird Island D. Spitsbergen

19. Bear Island used to be___________.

A. a busy fishing center B. a place of interest

C. a shopping center D. a place for bird-watching

20. What’s the writer’s aim of writing the passage?

A. Introducing the Artic. B. Arranging a trip.

C. Describing the ship. D. Advertising a trip to the Arctic.