Kids Flying Alone Guide
Helpful tips for children traveling alone | |||
Airline | Age | Fee per child (each way). | Notes |
Air Tran Airways | 6 to 8 years old — non-stop or direct flights only | $ 48 for a non-stop flight | Unaccompanied children. |
American | 6 to 8 years old — non-stop or direct flights only | $ 110 | Flights for unaccompanied children cannot be booked online. |
British Airways | 7 to 15 years old — can travel alone on connecting flights | $ 60 for flights within UK | Flights for unaccompanied children cannot be booked online. |
Frontier Airlines | 6 to 15 years old — non-stop or direct flights or connecting flights | $ 60 for non-stop or direct flights $120 for connecting flights | Flights for unaccompanied children cannot be booked online. |
Before the flight:
Try to book a morning flight. If it is delayed or canceled, you have the rest of the day to make alternate planes. Make sure your child doesn’t wear any clothing that has his or her name on it, which would make it easier for a stranger to convince a child he can be trusted.
At the airport:
Make sure the flight attendants know that your child is traveling alone. Make sure that he or she will be seated in an area of the aircraft that’s convenient for attendants to keep an eye on — the very front of very back of the aircraft is ideal.
Register your child’s travel plans with the U. S. State Department, which can provide assistance in an emergency. This is a free service.
What to pack:
Cell phone: If your child doesn’t have a cell phone, buy him or her a pay-as-you-go phone at a cell phone retailer (零售店) so he or she has an easy form of communication for emergencies.
Gift cards: Invest in a few pre-paid gift cards worth $ 25 or $ 50, This will reduce the worry of traveling with a large amount of cash.
Family/ friends contact information: Give your child a complete list of names, numbers and addresses of the people who are picking your child up at the airport.
1. How much should you pay if your child aged eleven travels alone on a connecting flight by Frontier Airlines?A.$ 50. | B.$ 75. |
C.$ 120. | D.$ 160. |
A.Juice or water can’t be brought onto the aircraft. |
B.Unaccompanied children can’t fly on the last flight of the day. |
C.Pay-as-you-go phones are provided for free at the airport for children without cell phones. |
D.Parents can register children’s travel plans with the U. S. State Department for free. |
A.Booking them morning flights. |
B.Giving them a large amount of cash. |
C.Making them sit in the middle of the aircraft. |
D.Dressing them in clothing with their names on it. |
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【推荐1】Choose the bike that suits you!
Do you want to tour Amsterdam by bike? Here are some bikes that you can choose to use.
Bike with a child seat Are you looking for a bike with a child seat? MacBike rents out bicycles with a child’s seat at the front or back. These are of high quality so you can be sure you can cycle safely through Amsterdam with your child. Prices:1 hour: €11.50 3 hours: €13.50 1 day: €18.50 Extra day: €16.50 Available at: Oosterdok, Vondelpark & Waterlooplein | Cargo (货运) bike Do you want to take more than one child on your bike? Then hire a cargo bike for an adult and two children from MacBike. The cargo bike comes with seven gears (齿轮) so you can easily transport one or two children. Prices:1 hour: €17.50 3 hours: €20.00 1 day: €35.00 Extra day: €35.00 Available at: Oosterdok, Vondelpark & Waterlooplein |
Electric bike Would you like an extra push? Or are you going to make a longer bike ride? Then rent an electric bike from MacBike. The batteries of our electric bikes will last between 40 and 80 km depending on the speed chosen. The bike has two locks so you have the freedom to go wherever you want. Prices:3 hours: €17.50 1 day: €28.00 Extra day: €28.00 Insurance per 3 hours: €10.00 Insurance per day: €12.00 Deposit: only credit card Available at: Oosterdok & Vondelpark | Parent-child tandem (双人自行车) Do you feel like cycling together as a team and discovering Amsterdam together? Then rent a tandem for an adult with a child from MacBike. With this tandem, the child sits in the front and can pedal (踩) along. The tandem is equipped with two locks so you have the freedom to go wherever you want. Prices:1 hour: €17.50 3 hours: €20.00 1 day: €35.00 Extra day: €35.00 Available at: Vondelpark & Waterlooplein |
A.A bike with a child seat. | B.A cargo bike. |
C.A parent-child tandem. | D.An electric bike. |
A.It is the safest to ride. | B.It is the most effortless. |
C.It doesn’t need a deposit. | D.It is equipped with locks. |
A.They ask for extra insurance. | B.They are designed for children. |
C.They belong to the same owner. | D.They are rentable at Waterlooplein. |
【推荐2】A bicycle may be seen by most people as just another vehicle(交通工具), but for many Londoners, cycling is a way of life. According to an official UK government survey in 2017, about 570,000 bike journeys are made every day in London. In fact, almost half of the vehicles that pass over London Bridge each day are bikes.
London introduced a public bike-sharing system in 2010. “There can be no doubt that our trusty bicycles have changed the way people get around our great city,” Johnson told The Guardian in 2015.
In London, bikes are used for more than just taking short trips to and from the subway. No matter where you want to go in the city, taking a bike is usually the quickest and easiest choice.
And it’s not just shared bikes that the government is encouraging people to ride. In many companies across the UK, the UK government’s Cycle to Work scheme(骑行倡议) allows employees to buy a brand new bike without having to pay any tax(税). This means that it’s common to see many people cycling to and from work, and some employers even provide workplace showers and lockers(储物柜) for their workers. More importantly, a cycle-friendly boss may let you off for being late if you rode a bike to work.
Not only is it great for the environment and our body, cycling is also good for the mind. According to National Geographic Magazine, “Bike riding can improve people’s happiness.”
1. How does the author show the popularity of cycling in London?A.By making comparisons. | B.By giving examples. |
C.By using numbers. | D.By using famous sayings. |
A.Supportive. | B.Doubtful. |
C.Disappointed. | D.Uninterested. |
A.Free bike-sharing services. | B.A tax-free bike. |
C.Shorter working hours. | D.Workplace showers and lockers. |
A.Cycling as a healthy way of life. |
B.London’s public bike-sharing system. |
C.Why Londoners are encouraged to ride bikes. |
D.How cycling has become popular in London. |
【推荐3】Accessible Adventures Near Global Airports
Adventure doesn’t have to mean inaccessible destinations. You may try one of these outdoor experiences. They’re all reasonably close to an airport, so your destinations are easy to reach.
Camp by Boat on California’s Anacapa Island
Airport: Los Angeles International Airport
Trips to Anacapa Island can be arranged year-round, and the rocky shores are popular places for camping and bird watching. This is truly remote, though—there are no goods, services, or accommodations on the island, so be prepared to be fully self-sufficient when you take a boat at the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, just north of Los Angeles. From Los Angeles International Airport, you can take a bus for the scenic trip to the harbor.
Ski Snowy Slopes(斜坡)Just Outside Tokyo
Airport: Tokyo International Airport or Narita International Airport
It’s easy to find adventure just minutes after arriving in Japan, a country known for its bullet trains and efficient transportation. Make your way from either airport to Tokyo Station, and you’ll be just an hour and a half away from the snow-packed slopes of Gala Yuzawa.
Getting to the popular ski slopes is simple. It’s served by the bullet-train station, and you can buy tickets and rent equipment only a few steps from the stop. Gala Yuzawa can be crowded, but it also has everything you need for a winter adventure.
Ride the Great Southern Rail from Adelaide to Darwin
Airports: Adelaide Airport and Darwin International Airport
See the red soil of Australia on The Ghan, a train line that stretches from Adelaide to Darwin. This interstate passenger train follows the route of ancient camel drivers and provides out-of-this-world views. The train trip takes three or four days without any stops.
Both the initial and final train stations on this route are close to airports—Adelaide Parklands Terminal is just about 5 kilometers from Adelaide Airport and Darwin Railway Station is about 16 kilometers from Darwin International Airport.
1. How can you get to the Channel Islands Harbor from the airport?A.By bus. | B.By boat. | C.By air. | D.By train. |
A.Winter. | B.Spring. | C.Summer. | D.Autumn. |
A.Dozens of kilometers. | B.Thousands of kilometers. |
C.About five kilometers. | D.About sixteen kilometers. |
【推荐1】From fine dining to a casual bite to eat, Edinburgh’s got the lot. Five Michelin-starred restaurants, loads of award-winning eateries(饭馆) and countless cafes, bars and sandwich shops all serving up tasty treats, mean you certainly won’t go hungry. And with varied food from all over the world available, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
Can’t make up your mind? We’ve put together a small selection here to help you choose.
The Indian Cavalry Club
Open daily, from 9 am until 10: 45 pm (last order), the Indian Cavalry Club is the jewel in the crown of fine dining in Edinburgh.
22Coates Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 7 AF
Click here for more information: www.indian cavalry club.co.uk
Work & Wine
This award winning, smart, classy but modest Hong Kong style Chinese restaurant combines the best of all the eastern dishes, focuses on the freshest Scottish local produce and seafood, uses the simplest cooking technique to bring out the flavours of the ingredients, accompanied with wines carefully selected, in a relaxed, romantic atmosphere.
57 a Fredrick St.
Click here for more information: www.work and wine.co.uk
Open daily from 5: 30 pm.
Wedgewood
Wedgewood is more than just a restaurant; it is a hidden jewel on Edinburgh’s well-known Royal Mile. Paul and Lisa have an enthusiasm for food and hospitality, this is the complete dining experience in warm and friendly surroundings.
Royal Mile. 267 Canongate. Edinburgh. EH 8 8BQ
Click here for more information: www.wedgwoodtherestaurant.co.uk
Scoopz
Ice cream & milkshake café
25-27 West Nicolson St. EH8 9DB
Click here for more information: www. scoopz-uk.com
1. Where will one probably go for some Chinese food?A.Scoopz. | B.Wedgewood. | C.Work & Wine. | D.The Indian Cavalry Club. |
A.Scoopz is a perfect place for noodles lovers |
B.Paul and Lisa probably manage Wedgewood. |
C.Service is provided until 5: 30 pm in Work & Wine. |
D.The Indian Cavalry Club provides the freshest seafood. |
A.In a storybook. | B.On a website. | C.On a noticeboard. | D.In a guidebook. |
【推荐2】The Cambridge Satchel Company
The Cambridge Satchel Company was founded in 2008. We offer a range of bags and small leather accessories, from classic satchels (leather bags that are usually carried over the shoulders), clutches (small bags that woman carry in their hand) to passport covers, and key rings, all lovingly handmade in the UK.
17 Rose Crescent | 01223 366 106
www.cambridgegesatchel.com
Primavera Gallery & Artist Working Studio
Primavera is situated opposite King’s College in the heart of Cambridge. The gallery and shop, located over three floors, bring together a carefully-selected and well-researched exploration into some of the finest artwork in Britain today. Primavera has a unique selection of jewellery, glassware, silverware, paintings, print and cards. Our sister gallery at Magdalene Street presents two artists in residence (常驻艺术家) three days a week.
10&11 King’s Parade | 01223 357 708
www.primaveragallery.co.uk
Anthony
We are an independent menswear store. Our collection is varied, from the catwalk to more-traditional tailoring. Made-to-order and made-to-measure services are available if required. Please visit our website for more information.
18 Trinity Street | 01223 353 962
www.anthonymenswear.co.uk
Podarok
Podarok is a little delight in Bene’t St in the Arts Quarter. We have a wide range of unique and handmade gifts, from designer jewellery to amazing unique lampshades (灯罩). Our staff will always help you find the perfect present!
12 Bene’t St | 01223 314 411
www.padarok.co.uk
1. Where is the best place to buy gifts?
A.At 12 Bene’t St. | B.At 18 Trinity Street. |
C.At 17 Rose Crescent. | D.At 10&11 King’s Parade. |
A.The Cambridge Satchel Company. | B.Anthony. |
C.Primavera. | D.Podarok. |
A.01223 314 411 | B.01223 353 962 |
C.01223 366 106 | D.01223 314 411 |
A.www.podarok.co.uk | B.www.cambridgesatchel.com |
C.www.primaveragalery.co.uk | D.www.anthonymenswear.co.uk |
【推荐3】Welcome to the home page of the Photography World website. We offer a range of useful services for photographers and photography lovers.
Camera Club
Join our club and enjoy a range of benefits. You’ll get invitations to our regular events, such as members’ film shows, exhibitions and talks by experts. You can apply for Full membership, Associate membership or Junior membership. Full membership includes free entry to all events and 10% discount when ordering equipment online. Associate membership gives you half-price tickets to events. Junior membership(proof of age required) allows youngsters to enjoy the benefits of Full membership. Costs (per year): Full membership $20, Associate $12, Junior $10. Most new members joined as the result of recommendations from current members.
Advice Center
Take advantage of our Advice Center. Ask our experts your questions about cameras and photography. Whether you’ re looking for solutions to problems or fresh ideas for interesting photos, you’ll get response here. Simply email your questions to advice@ cameraclub.com or leave a recorded message on 0800-565656. We guarantee to send you a reply by email within five days. Please note that since we fail to provide information about repairs to cameras, you should contact the manufacturer about these.
Competition
Our competition is held every year and is a great chance for new and experienced photographers to win one of our great prizes, which range from albums to keep your photos in to one-day courses or a set of state-of-the-art camera equipment. Entries can only be accepted from members. They can be sent in prints, on a CD or memory stick, or by email. Please note that photos can’t be returned, so make sure you have copies. The topic—for example, wildlife, transport, people—is announced each year here on the website when the competition opens.
1. If you have Associate membership, how much should you pay for a 20-dollar ticket?A.$10. | B.$12 | C.$15 | D.$20 |
A.Health. | B.Income. | C.Age. | D.Gender. |
A.Solutions to problems about photography. | B.Fresh ideas for interesting photos. |
C.Response to club members’ questions. | D.Information about repairs to cameras. |
A.By writing you a letter. | B.By telling you in person. |
C.By telephoning you. | D.By sending you an email. |
A.Competitors must be experienced. |
B.Competitors must have membership. |
C.Competitors’ works must be sent by email. |
D.Competitors must have spare copies of their photos. |
【推荐1】Tourist Guide to the National Gallery
Opening hours: Daily 10: 00 am- -6: 00 pm; Friday 10: 00 am- 9: 00 pm
Closed: 2426 December
Reasons to visit:
With over 2, 300 paintings in the collection, there are hundreds of reasons to visit the Gallery. Here are some to get you started...
Get into great art. From Leonardo da Vinci to Vincent van Gogh: See priceless works of art for free.
Get creative. Brush up your skills, and create your own great works of art...
Learn about art. Discover more about paintings...
Regulations:
Talk in a low voice when you use your cellphone in the gallery
Please do not touch the paintings or other exhibits. Do not take pets in or cross the barriers.
Consume food and drink in designated areas only i.e. not in rooms that contain paintings.
Follow our no smoking policy in any part of the building.
Follow our no photograph policy in exhibitions where a sign is displayed.
Access:
The National Gallery aims to make access to the paintings enjoyable and welcoming to the widest possible public. There are a range of facilities to help you see the collection, visit exhibitions and come to events.
The Gallery offers British Sign Language-interpreted talks on paintings for visitors who are deaf, and special art sessions(展期) for visitors who can't see.
Address: The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN
Click here to find more information.
1. What are visitors allowed to do in the National Gallery?A.Make a phone call. | B.Take a dog in. |
C.Smoke a cigarette. | D.Take photos. |
A.Young visitors. | B.Deaf visitors. |
C.Blind visitors. | D.Old visitors. |
A.In a newspaper. | B.On a poster. |
C.In a magazine. | D.On the Internet. |
【推荐2】China’ Forbidden City----traditionally off-limit at night for anyone except emperors and visiting dignitaries (显要人物)---- was decorated with lanterns as China celebrated the end of the Chinese New Year holiday. The complex, home to Chinese emperors for five centuries, was opened at night for the first time since it was reopened as the Palace Museum 94 years ago.
The complex and palace walls were illuminated with red lanterns and a light show, designed to recreate the feelings of the royal court, while the China National Traditional Orchestra and the Peking Opera performed. An image of a treasured scroll called A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains was cast onto the palace roof.
Most of China’s 1.3 billion people, however, had to watch the show on television. Only 3,000 people were allowed in: 2,500 invited guests and 500 people who booked their tickets online. “The 3,000 visitors can show off for the whole year,” one person said on Weibo. When booking for the second day opened at midnight, the booking system crashed for more than an hour due to great demand. The free tickets were quickly taken when it reopened. A lively secondary market soon appeared. Scalpers were selling tickets for as much as 9,999 yuan on online trading sites.
The Palace Museum is now on a campaign to attract more visitors, with its former curator Shan Jixiang saying he wants to make traditional Chinese culture more accessible to the general public. More than 80 percent of the palace is now accessible to visitors, up from 30 percent in 2012. Shan has set a target of 85 percent by 2020 to mark the palace’s 600th anniversary . Creativity today has made the Palace Museum younger and drawn traditional culture closer to the public.
1. What does the underlined word “illuminate”probably mean in Paragraph 2?A.Cared for. | B.Lit up. |
C.Picked out. | D.Kept safe. |
A.By watching TV at home . |
B.By grabbing free tickets online |
C.By buying tickets from the secondary market. |
D.By receiving invitation from the Forbidden City. |
A.The campaign between museums will be better. |
B.Creativity will make the Palace Museum younger. |
C.Traditional Chinese culture will be recreated by foreigners. |
D.About 85 percent of the palace will be accessible to visitors. |
A.A Brief Introduction of the Forbidden City |
B.Difficulties in Getting Tickets to the Forbidden City |
C.Performances During the Light Show in the Forbidden City |
D.Forbidden City’s First Opening to General Public at Night |
【推荐3】Many animals move from one place to another at certain times of the year. This annual movement is called migration. They migrate to find food, seek a partner, or in search of warmer weather. One of the most wonderful migrations in nature is that of the North American monarch butterfly.
Every autumn, millions of these beautiful insects with fine black and orange wings begin a long and difficult journey. Somehow they manage to travel around 4, 000 kilometers south and find their way to California or Mexico. However, until recently no one knew how they did this.
A team of scientists led by Professor Eli Shlizerman at the University of Washington has now found the answer. They have found out that the monarch is able to tell the time of day. It uses its eyes to measure the position of the sun. These two pieces of information—the time of day and the point where the sun is in the sky—allow the butterfly to determine the way to go. Eventually, it manages to reach the places where it will spend the winter.
The solution to the mystery of the monarch’s amazing ability comes at a time when it is in serious trouble. Its population has crashed by as much as 90 per cent in the last few years. Sadly, human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling. In many of the places where the butterfly can be found, people are destroying the natural environment. They cut down trees and use chemicals that kill the plants that monarch caterpillars eat.
The research on the monarch’s behavior has however led to a greater awareness of this creature. People have been working together to record its migration and make sure that there are enough plants for it to feed on. If this works, there may come a time when the number of monarch butterflies increases once again. The more we know about this lovely creature, the greater the chance it will survive and keep its place in the natural world for a long time to come.
1. Which is not the purpose of animals’ migration according to the text?A.To search for food. | B.To look for a partner. |
C.To breed young babies. | D.To stay away from cold weather. |
A.Weather changes. | B.Human activities. |
C.Trees being cut down. | D.The long migration every year. |
A.All the animals migrate at fixed times of the year. |
B.The monarch has the ability to identify the time of day. |
C.The population of the monarch is decreasing rapidly every year. |
D.No one knows how the monarch butterflies make their way to their destinations. |
A.It is quite encouraging. | B.it is fairly complex. |
C.It is very unacceptable. | D.It is rather useless. |