Known for its complicated, seemingly wavelike sandstone walls and the rays of sunlight that shine into them, Arizona's Antelope Canyon（羚羊峡谷）is an everlasting attraction for tourists. It's a slot canyon, meaning it formed from water carving it out over millions of years. It sits about 3, 700 feet above sea level and takes its name from the antelope that once lived in it.
The canyon forms part of Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park in the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Nation limits visits to either the Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon to two hours and requires all visitors to be led by authorized guides. If you're planning a trip and need help deciding which area to visit, keep these recommendations in mind.
•When: Tours are available twice a day during the week year-round, though exact times vary by season；tours are not available on weekends or major holidays.
•Cost: Tour companies 5 fees vary, but tickets, including entrance to the park, generally start at around $ 60 for 90-minute tours of Upper Antelope Canyon. Tours of Lower Antelope Canyon tend to be around an hour and generally cost around $ 40 per adult and $ 20 for children.
• Must-know tip: Most of Arizona does not follow daylight saving time, though the Navajo Nation, where Antelope Canyon is located, does. Check with your tour operator to confirm the precise time of your tour.
Antelope Canyon hosts tons of visitors and, in order to protect the canyon walls from damage, no bags of any kind are permitted in either the Upper or Lower section. Also keep in mind that while most tour companies welcome small children, not all of them will.
1. What makes Antelope Canyon attractive?| A．Its remarkable height. |
| B．The origin of its name. |
| C．Its unique natural feature. |
| D．he process of its formation. |
| A．$60. | B．$80. | C．$ 100. | D．$120. |
| A．The age limit for kids. |
| B．The definite tour time. |
| C．Carrying a small backpack. |
| D．Booking tickets in tour agencies. |
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【推荐1】Beijing has hundreds of hotels and hostels (招待所). So there are many places to stay whether you want to enjoy rich history or modern culture.
The Hotels in Central Beijing
Central Beijing is the historic heart of Beijing. Now it is home to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Chang'an Avenue, Wangfujing Street, Beihai Park, as well as some important museums such as National Museum of China and National Art Museum of China.
Hotels in this area suit those who are interested in the imperial relic sites. Wangfujing area is also popular with shops and restaurants.
The Hotels in Northeast Beijing
Northeast Beijing is the most developed area in Beijing. It accommodates Beijing’s central business district and international companies.
Hotels in this area are not really considered to be the best place to stay and enjoy the tourist sights because of high expense, but it does have some interesting sites such as Sanlitun Bar Street and Chaoyang Park.
The Hotels in Northwest Beijing
The northwest Beijing mixes the universities and colleges in Beijing, Zhongguancun and the imperial garden. The important attractions include Summer Palace, Western Hills and Fragrant Hills Park,
Hotels in this area mainly serve academic (学术的) and business travelers.
The Hotels in South Beijing
The south Beijing has a slow pace (节奏) of life without many shining architectures or the modern styles of the north and northeast Beijing. The south Beijing is home to many hostels and courtyard hotels as well as some medium and high-class hotels.
Important attractions nearby include Liulichang Cultural Street, Temple of Heaven and Museum of Natural History.
1. What is special about Central Beijing?| A．People here live a slow pace life. | B．It is full of historical culture. |
| C．Many universities are located here. | D．It is home to many international companies. |
| A．The hotels in northwest Beijing. | B．The hotels in central Beijing. |
| C．The hotels in northeast Beijing. | D．The hotels in south Beijing. |
| A．Telling the history of the hotels in Beijing. | B．Recording common people's life in Beijing. |
| C．Comparing hotel expenses in several areas of Beijing. | D．Introducing some hotels for visitors to Beijing. |
【推荐2】You’ve flown halfway around the world: you’ve sought out this place that nobody in Falongland or Thailand seems to have ever heard of: so what on earth is there to do here?
It was a long journey from Bangkok to Huaplee. Huaplee is located just south of Hua Hin, about two hundred kilometres from Bangkok, down the west side of the Gulf of Thailand. Not many tourists find this place.
There’s an apparent laziness that surrounds you here. It’s what this place offers, and it’s free of charge. The small waves that tap the shoreline seem to slow everything down. You settle into your beach chair in preparation for a long rest. You sit there and watch the sea. There is no poolside noise here but just that wonderfully warm, clear blue sea. There’s no street noise.
The beach to your right stretches off to the horizon, slowly narrowing to nothingness only to re-emerge again on your left, now steadily widening until it covers the chair beneath you. Sand to your left and sand to your right; it’s unbroken, endless.
| A．No start, no end, just sand, sun, and peace. |
| B．The only sounds are the murmurs of nature. |
| C．You used to be a couch potato, watching television all day long. |
| D．Normally you’re the type who can’t sit still for more than ten minutes. |
| E．Nor do the ones that wonder if finding it has been their purpose all along. |
| F．Nowhere else in the world can you find more attractive scenery than in this mysterious land. |
| G．You consider this question as you sink into an old wooden beach chair that holds you above the sand. |
【推荐3】People who like travelling have their reasons. They believe that travelling can help them expand their field of view, especially in the geographical and historical sense. They also think that touring will give them more chances to enjoy different kinds of food and experience new things that would never be brought by other activities. But those who dislike travelling also have some reasons.
Travelling, in my opinion, does more good than harm. Most importantly, it broadens our mind. We can get in touch with other civilizations, cultures, customs and ideas.
Through history, most people travelled because of necessity (必要性)---not for pleasure. People travelled just in order to remain alive. They searched for food to eat or places to live in. They sometimes ran away from enemies. This is not to say that no one ever travelled just for the fun of it. In ancient times, for example, rich Romans travelled all the way to Greece to take part in the Olympic Games, and festivals. Of course, some people decided to travel just out of curiosity (好奇心). They wanted to find out what it looked like beyond the horizon (地平线). Also business travel has been going on for centuries. Traders could not only make money but also learn to speak several languages and be introduced to different cultures.
So, travelling does enrich our mind and draw new ideas to us. There is no doubt that we can get much from it.
1. According to the passage, in the past most people travelled________.| A．for fun | B．for knowledge |
| C．to get experiences | D．to make a living |
| A．Three. | B．Four. |
| C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．expensive | B．funny |
| C．helpful | D．tiring |
【推荐1】We have introduced solo (单独的) holidays for anyone travelling on their own without children. Now solo travelers can enjoy fantastic group holidays in beautiful locations hosted by a member of our staff.
Beach Break in Istria, Croatia: 7 to l1 May 2019
A 4-night solo beach holiday on the pretty Croatian peninsula. Relax by the pool or on the beach of our superior 4-star adult only hotel, complete with a wonderful spa. This solo trip is offered with a varied programme, including boat trips to the ancient city of Rovinj and the pretty coastal town of Porec and a visit of the historic seafront city of Pula. Read more.
Short Break in Slovenia: 17 to 20 October 2019
A short solo holiday to show you the best of Slovenia in 3 days. It includes a wine tasting evening, a visit of Slovenia's elegant capital with its charming old town and a boat trip on Lake Bled and the ancient Predjama Castle. Our 4-star hotel is worth a visit in itself with its amazing inside and impressive views of Lake Bled. Read more.
City Break in Vienna, Austria: 28 November to 1 December 2019
Join us on a solo city break to Vienna where pretty squares turn into magical Christmas markets. Your local tour guide will take you around pretty cobblestone lanes and show you the historic highlights of Vienna, followed by evenings in Viennese restaurants, walks around the Christmas markets and a tasting of the best Austrian wines. Read more …
1. Who are the solo holidays intended for according to the passage?| A．Travelers of all ages. | B．Adults traveling alone. |
| C．Families with children. | D．Newly married couples. |
| A．Short Break in Slovenia. | B．Beach Break in Istria. |
| C．A coastal visit of Porec. | D．City Break in Vienna, Austria. |
| A．Boat trips. | B．4-star hotels. |
| C．Historic highlights. | D．Wine-tasting. |
【推荐2】It’s enjoyable to travel like a local around Sydney on this city cycling tour with different options. Various tour lengths allow you to choose a bike tour that suits your schedule and budget.
Overview
●Covering more than 30 of the top Sydney sights.
●Use of bicycle and all safety equipment included.
●Led by a cycling guide so travelers can focus on scenery instead of directions.
●Refuel with included lunch and a drink on the Sydney Harbour Bridge Ride.
Details
Meet your group and guide at The Rocks at the appointed time for your tour. Choose from several tour options, including the Sydney Classic Tour, the Sydney Highlights Tour, the Sydney Harbour Bridge Ride and the Manly Beach and Sunset Cruise Tour. Highlights include Royal Botanic Gardens, Hyde Park, Darling Harbour, Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Your tour ends at its original departure point.
Important Information
●Secure storage is available for backpack, purse, or other items which need to be stored until you return from your tour.
●Baby seats for children up to 25 kg can be provided free of charge.
●Tour operates in wet weather, and raincoats will be provided.
●No wheelchair is accessible.
●Animals aren’t allowed.
●Travelers have to keep a normal physical fitness level.
1. What can the tourists do during the cycling tour?| A．Watch many animals. | B．Have free lunch. |
| C．Get access to wheelchair service. | D．Enjoy all Sydney sights. |
| A．The Rocks. | B．Hyde Park. |
| C．Harbour Bridge. | D．Sydney Opera House. |
| A．Living in Sydney. | B．Bringing raincoats. |
| C．Being in good health. | D．Riding their own bikes. |
【推荐3】Welcome to Vietnam!
Day 1: Get Close to Primates(灵长类)of Ninh Binh
After breakfast, take the electric car to the Endangered Primates Rescue Centre, which focuses on the conservation of primates. You will have a chance to see how the staff feed them in semi-wild areas of primary forest, how they study the primates' behavior in semi-wild conditions and how they are prepared for full release of the primates into the wild.
Day 2: Visit Halong Bay
A delicious lunch will be served as you slowly sail through Halong Bay. It was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994. Head to the Vung Vieng fishing village, and you can dive and row boats to explore the interesting daily lives of its inhabitants in mid-afternoon. In the evening, you will experience a Vietnamese cooking meal served in the main dining room. Evenings are beautiful on Halong Bay. Relax on board and take in the transformation of the bay.
Day 3: Discover Hue the Authentic Way
Today, you will get a taste of what real life is like in Hue. One of the city's most famous cooking experiences is the Royal Dinner. You will have a unique experience where you will have a descendant(后裔)of the last royal family of Vietnam cook for you in her own home. Spend time tasting the real dishes that were once served to royalty.
Day 4: Walk to the Hang Tien Cave
Hang Tien is actually two huge caves, one of which is over 3 km long. The wonder lies in unusual rock formations, such as breathtaking rock formations that look like rice fields. On your way back, take a dip in the natural jungle swimming pool and have a coffee, a quick swim, before making your return journey.
1. How can visitors spend a day with the primates?| A．By feeding them. | B．By watching them. |
| C．By taking them for a drive. | D．By releasing them into the wild. |
| A．Enjoy water sports. | B．Taste local food. |
| C．Explore huge caves. | D．Visit a fishing village. |
| A．Day 1. | B．Day 2. | C．Day 3. | D．Day 4. |
【推荐1】Many centuries ago, all people had to gather seeds and plants to eat. They did not know how to farm or raise animals for food. We call them the Stone Age people because they used stone tools and weapons.
You may feel surprised in the world today there are still people who live like the Stone Age people. They live in the places that are hard to reach. Because they have met few people from the outside world, they don’t know about modern inventions. They have not learned ways of doing things from others.
For 25,000 years, groups of people have lived alone in the middle of Australia. One of these groups is the Arunta tribe (部落). They do not know how to farm and how to raise sheep or cattle.
The Aruntas spend most of their time searching for food and water. The men hunt animals with stone-tipped spears. The women and children look for roots, seeds and nuts. They use sticks to dig up the roots. Several Arunta families live together. They have no house. At night, they sleep around small fires.
Now other people are moving into the center of Australia. Soon the Aruntas will no longer be a Stone Age people.
1. The Stone Age people are called so because they ____.| A．gathered seeds and plants to eat | B．didn’t know how to farm |
| C．used stone tools and weapons | D．didn’t raise animals for food |
| A．in the middle of Africa | B．in the center of Australia |
| C．together with other people | D．in poorly built houses |
| A．Because they have not yet learned new ways from other people. |
| B．Because they do not want to change their way of living. |
| C．Because other people are moving in and living with the Aruntas. |
| D．Because each family live alone without knowing others. |
| A．the Australians live much like the Stone Age people |
| B．the Arunta tribe has a history of 25 centuries |
| C．the Stone Age people have at last disappeared in the world |
| D．the Aruntas will change their way of living sooner or later |
【推荐2】The secret to happiness is keeping busy, research has found.
Keeping the mind occupied with tasks — no matter how meaningless — keeps off negative emotions, the study found.
However, the bad news is that humans are seemingly born to be lazy in order to save energy, according to Professor Christoper Hsee, a behavioral scientist at Chicago University.
In a study, 98 students were asked to complete two surveys. After they had completed the first, they were made to wait 15 minutes to receive the next one. They were given a choice of either handing in the first survey nearby or at a more distant location they had to walk to. Whichever option they chose, they received a chocolate bar. It turned out that approximately two-thirds (68 students) chose the lazy option. Those who had taken the walk reported feeling happier than those who had stayed put.
Prof. Hsee concluded that keeping busy helped keep people happy. He said the findings, reported in the journal Psychological Science, had policy implications.
“Governments may increase the happiness of idle citizens by having them build bridges that are actually useless,” he proposed.
At the individual level, he advised, “Get up and do something. Anything. Even if there really is no point to what you are doing, you will feel better for it.” He added, “Incidentally, thinking deeply or engaging in self-reflection counts as keeping busy, too.”
“You do not need to be running around. You just need to be engaged, either physically or mentally.”
1. Keeping busy can make people happy because ______.| A．it can help people get rid of laziness | B．it can make people sleep better |
| C．it can help get rid of negative emotions | D．it can give people a sense of achievement |
| A．Everybody is born to be happy. |
| B．Only by keeping working all the time can you gain happiness. |
| C．Prof. Hsee’s findings were reported in Psychological Science. |
| D．Keeping busy goes against human nature. |
| A．To explain what happiness is. | B．To advise people not to sit around. |
| C．To advise people to do what they like to. | D．To show people how to take life correctly. |
【推荐3】Ms Yuting Zhou is an early-career environmental advisor working on industrial wastewater pollution management, In her work, she’s learning about an important type of environmental pollution, and finding ways to help companies manage water resources better.
When we asked Yuting how old she was when she got interested in environmental problems, we were surprised by her response. “I must have been about six years old. I used to watch an American TV series about an environmentalist Superhero named Captain Planet.”
There is one serious pollution event somewhere in the world. The concern about environmental issues deeply influenced Yuting. But how does one prepare to be a “Superwoman”? For Yuting, it came down to a reflection on what she might be good at — in her case, the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects-and making considered choices in her education.
She began to study environmental engineering, and found a passion for the subject. “During my graduate studies.” I researched different kinds of health effects.
While she developed valuable skills that would help her in her career, she also learnt more about herself and her role in the world. “I learnt that science requires a scientific proof through repeated and sometimes long processes. Although I completed and published my research in a top academic journal, I realized that I’m not fit for laboratory work. I needed more interaction with people, and to solve real-life problems.”
Within three days of graduating, Yuting was on a plane heading to Kenya. She was excited about working for the United Nations because there were people from various industries and backgrounds gathering to improve the environment and create a more sustainable (可持续的) future — a lot like the setting of Caprain Planet which brought light to her in the first place.
1. What first exposed Yuting to environmental problems?| A．An American TV series. | B．A famous environmental expert. |
| C．A famous and popular hero. | D．A serious pollution event. |
| A．How she could make use of her talent. | B．What organization she should join. |
| C．How she could become a superwoman. | D．What she would focus on studying. |
| A．Publishing lots of papers about them. | B．Conducting many researches on them. |
| C．Carrying on many a related experiment. | D．Reaching out to as many people as possible. |
| A．She met with people from all walks of life. | B．She knew the key to success. |
| C．She changed her attitude to life. | D．She learned how to chat with others. |
【推荐1】Like many teens, Lia loves her pet. But this Florida girl doesn’t own a goldfish or a cat. Lia and her family raise tigers. That’s right, tigers. When the tiger was young, he slept in Lia’s bed every night. “It’s sort of like raising a dog,” she said.
Millions of people in the United States own exotic pets. These include wild animals like wolves, bears, and giant snakes. It is legal to own a wild animal in many states. In some places, you don’t even need a permit or a license. It is also surprisingly easy to get an exotic pet. You can buy a young tiger online for just $300. That’s cheaper than some kinds of dogs!
Exotic pets may start out as cute babies. But as they grow bigger, they become harder to handle. Tracy Coppola is an animal expert at Born Free USA. This group helps wild animals in cages. “Most people cannot provide the special care the animals need,” she says. Many need special food, space to wander, and lots of attention. Exotic pets are often kept in small cages all by themselves. This is cruel, says Coppola. Exotic pets are not only hard to care for. They can make you sick, too. They can give humans many diseases. And that’s not the worst danger pet owner face. An exotic pet is a wild animal. Wild animals can attack.
The behavior of exotic pets can be violent and hard to predict. Their actions might be natural in the wild—but not in your home. Hundreds of other wild pets have attacked or killed their owners. Last October, an Ohio man released his 56 wild pets. His lions, tigers, and bears ran wild. Police had to kill most of the animals to protect the community.
1. Lia regards the tiger as .| A．a baby | B．a pet dog | C．a guard | D．a car |
| A．Because getting exotic pets is legal and easy. |
| B．Because raising exotic pets can prevent theft. |
| C．Because raising exotic pets is fashionable. |
| D．Because it is a way to protect these animals. |
| A．Pet owners may get attacked by some diseases. |
| B．Pet owners may be killed by the wild animals. |
| C．It is reasonable to keep them in small cages all by themselves. |
| D．Exotic pets are hard to care for in their homes. |
| A．How to prevent another tragedy like the one in Ohio. |
| B．The advantages of keeping exotic pets in homes. |
| C．How to keep exotic pets in homes. |
| D．These wild animals can become aggressive suddenly. |
【推荐2】The negative health effects of sleep shortages during the week can’ t be changed by marathon weekend sleep sessions, according to a new study.
Researchers have long known that routine sleep deprivation(缺乏) can cause weight gain and increase other health risks, including diabetes. But there are still some people who hope that shutting off the alarm on Saturday and Sunday will repay the weekly sleep debt and remove any ill effects.
The research, published in Current Biology, ruins those hopes. Despite complete freedom to sleep in and nap during a weekend recovery period, participants in a sleep laboratory who were limited to five hours of sleep on weekdays gained nearly three pounds over two weeks and experienced metabolic disruption(代谢紊乱) that would increase their risk for diabetes over the long term. While weekend recovery sleep had some benefits after a single week of insufficient sleep, those gains were wiped out when people returned right to their same sleep schedule the next Monday.
“If there are benefits of catch-up sleep, they’ re gone when you go back to your routine. It’ s very short-lived,” said Kenneth Wright, who oversaw the research. “These health effects are long-term. It’ s kind of like smoking once was—people would smoke and wouldn’ t see an immediate effect on their health, but people will say now that smoking is not a healthy lifestyle choice. I think sleep is in the early phase of where smoking used to be.”
Wright said that the study suggests people should prioritize sleep—cutting out the optional “sleep stealers” such as watching television shows or spending time on electronic devices. Even when people don’t have a choice about losing sleep due to child-care responsibilities or job schedules, they should think about prioritizing sleep in the same way they would think about a healthy diet or exercise.
1. What had the researchers already known before doing the new research?| A．The actual benefits of weekend recovery sleep. |
| B．Harm to health caused by the lack of routine sleep. |
| C．People’ s habit of shutting off the alarm during holidays. |
| D．The relationship between body weight and sleep amount. |
| A．call on smokers to completely abandon smoking |
| B．advise people to go to sleep when they want to smoke |
| C．show people have known the harm brought by smoking |
| D．show people will someday notice the bad effects of sleep deprivation |
| A．Putting tasks in order of importance. |
| B．Getting more than enough of something to deposit it. |
| C．Cutting down something that is not necessary any more. |
| D．Treating something as being more important than others. |
| A．Weekend catch-up sleep is a lie. |
| B．Bad sleep habits are harmful to health. |
| C．Smoking is not the worst thing to health. |
| D．A new study has an unexpected discovery. |
【推荐3】Family Fun
Not only is Buffalo family-friendly, we’re also family-fun! If you have yet to pack the car, here are four activities to plan for your next family adventure in Buffalo.
Animal House
Take a walk on the wild side and visit with our animal friends! You can have some facetime with river otters (水獭) at the Buffalo Zoo. Get up close and personal with animals on a tour at Hidden Valley Animal Adventure, and develop your child’s sense of wonder at Tifft Nature Preserve, a place that’s great for bird-watching. And don’t leave town without a visit to the Aquarium of Niagara to see the penguins (企鹅)!
Make a Splash
Buffalo is surrounded by water and plenty of chances to make a splash. Head to Canalside and ride on a water bike or take a sunset tour on the Miss Buffalo II. Have fun in the water park at Fantasy Island or jump on a Whirlpool Jet Boat or a Niagara Jet Adventure tour for a wild ride on the Niagara River. Welcome to our water world.
Hands-On Experiences
Throw the textbooks aside and introduce your little explorers to hands-on experiences. Raise a future paleontologist (古生物学者) with a visit to Penn Dixie where the kids can dig for fossils (化石). Head to East Aurora where learning feels like play at Explore & More Children’s Museum.
Make History
There’s plenty to inspire the imagination of the history lovers in your family on a trip to Buffalo. Appreciate art at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum. Pick up a souvenir at the Kazoo Factory Museum or experience life in the 19th century at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village. It’s time to make history in Buffalo!
1. What is the best place for bird-watching?| A．Make a Splash. | B．Tifft Nature Preserve. |
| C．Hands-On Experiences. | D．Aquarium of Niagara. |
| A．Learn about the history of Buffalo. | B．Watch penguins and river otters. |
| C．Dig for fossils | D．Play in the water. |
| A．They are for animal lovers. |
| B．They offer museum visits to kids. |
| C．They are closely related to kids’ textbooks. |
| D．They can buy souvenirs. |
