There are so many websites to help you plan trips and book trips and save money.
1. Dishtip.com
If I had to pick just one site to help with restaurant recommendations around the US, it would be Dishtip.com. Dishtip organizes the information of eating out in the United States in a whole new way: In other words, the site sorts through reviews across the web, such as the best dishes in Denver or the pizzas in Portland or the fried food in Phoenix.
2. Skypicker.com
Skypicker.com basically helps you figure out where you can fly within your budget. It’s sort of like the “explore” page of Kayak.com, but focuses mainly on Europe, and on very, very cheap flights.
3. Stay.com
I usually doubt the sites that claim (声称) they can plan your trip for you. But for a quick agenda with a few useful extras, Stay.com is not bad at all. Here’s what you do: Choose one of more than 100 destinations, from Provence to Marrakesh to Lake Tahoe. Then go through their listings of top attractions, museums, shopping, restaurants and something else, clicking on whatever appeals to you. Those choices magically turn into a personalized plan that you can either turn into a pdf file and print or send to your smart-phone, where with the Stay. com app you can use it, and the city map that comes with it, even when you’re offline.
4. Staydu.com
A neat site that matches hosts from around the world with travelers looking for unique local experiences. That can mean volunteering to teach English or doing farm work in exchange for staying and meals, or simply paying a small fee to move in with a local family.
1. Which website can help you find the best restaurant in America?A.Stay.com. | B.Staydu.com. |
C.Dishtip.com. | D.Skypicker.com. |
A.Tell a story. |
B.Give an example. |
C.Give some figures. |
D.Compare it with Kayak.com. |
A.It can help you save money. |
B.It can help travelers experience local life. |
C.It can send a personal trip plan to your smart-phone. |
D.It can help you figure out where you can fly within your budget. |
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【推荐1】The World Horticulture Expo (园艺博览会) to be held in Kunming , Yunnan province , between May and October will be a good chance for visitors to discover the picturesque (美丽的) natural scenery of China. This year will also witness the following festivals and tours and so on.
Fragrant Hills Autumn Leaves Festival (Beijing)
International Forest Protection Festival , Zhangjiajie (Hunan)
The Three Gorges International Tourism Festival (Chongqing)
International Giant Panda Festival , Chengdu (Sichuan)
A large variety of ecotourism activities will be introduced this all across the country.
Wild Animal Observation
Bird Watching on Bird Island in Qinghai Lake (Qinghai)
Playing with Leaf Monkeys in Longrui Nature Reserve (Guangxi)
Underwater tour , diving, boating and deep sea fishing , Zhuhai (Guangdong)
Shell collecting , bathing, volleyball and kite flying on the beach and a visit to an old fishing village , Zhujiajian
1. Where will the World Horticulture Expo be held in?A.Beijing | B.Kunming | C.Hunan | D.Sichuan |
A.International Forest Protection Festival. |
B.International Giant Panda Festival. |
C.The Three Gorges International Tourism Festival |
D.Fragrant Hills Autumn Leaves Festival. |
A.Yunnan | B.Henan | C.Sichuan | D.Guangxi |
A.sailing | B.bathing | C.diving | D.water skiing |
A.Travel News | B.Travel Tips |
C.Holiday Plans | D.Holiday Exhibition |
【推荐2】A spring break vacation is the perfect opportunity to let off some steam before the stress of finals and graduation. But for a destination to be spring break-worthy, it needs to be affordable, accessible and popular. Below are some suitable destinations for you to go to.
South Padre Island
South Padre Island is famous for its nonstop beach, pool parties, concerts and cheap hotels. While this Texas resort town is a popular family-friendly vacation spot, it welcomes college students in groups during the month of March. Keep in mind, the beach becomes quite crowded, so it is best for people looking to party rather than relax.
Daytona Beach
Though this northeast Florida city doesn’t offer stylish nightclubs and high-class hotels, it does provide spring breakers with plenty of inexpensive lodging and dining choices. Jump in a car and take a drive on the sand (Daytona is one of the only places in the world where it’s allowed), or rent water sports equipment like surfboards and you will have a wonderful experience on the water.
Playa del Carmen
With an admirable location along the coastline of Mexico’s Riviera Maya and a fun nightlife scene, Playa del Carmen is a popular spring break vacation spot among college students. You can relax on the soft sands, admire the blue waters and enjoy tropical drinks by the pools by day. Once the sun sets, you can head to the clubs to dance to everything from DJ beats to Latin music.
Panama City Beach
Situated in northwest Florida, about 47 miles east of Destin and around 100 miles southwest of Tallahassee, Panama City Beach is perhaps best known as a spring break destination. Walking through 27-mile pearly white beaches is what initially draws many to this vacation haven, but that’s not all PCB has going for it. Bordered on either side by two state parks and home to one of the largest sport fishing fleets in the world, not to mention one of the world’s highest concentration of bottlenose dolphins, PCB is a nature and wildlife lover’s paradise.
1. What makes Daytona Beach different?A.It is most crowded in March. | B.Hotels and transportation are cheap. |
C.It has the rich and colorful nightlife. | D.You are allowed to drive on the beach. |
A.South Padre Island. | B.Daytona Beach. |
C.Playa del Carmen. | D.Panama City Beach. |
A.College students. | B.Family members. | C.Travel agents. | D.Hotel managers. |
The China Daily newspaper group is looking for English-language senior business editors, senior copy editors, copy editors and graphic designers to strengthen its international team. We offer a competitive salary package, accommodation with furniture paid for 90 percent, medical reimbursement (报销), a seven-day paid leave, eleven-day public holidays and a return ticket to the country of residence.
Senior Business Editor
You must:
(1) Assist the business editor in setting goals and working on achieving them;
(2) Be an excellent team person who can generate ideas and think creatively and be able to rewrite totally if needed;
(3) Ideally have been working or have worked in a position of responsibility and understand what leadership intends;
(4) Have had at least five years’ editing experience working on editing the Business Desk and be familiar with industry software.
Senior Copy Editor
You must:
(1) Work on shifts in the Business Desk and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;
(2) Edit or rewrite copy and give smart headlines and captions;
(3) Have had at least two years’ editing experience working on editing desks and be familiar with industry software.
Copy Editor
You must:
(1) Be good at editing or rewriting copy and writing smart headlines and captions;
(2) Be able to work on shifts for different pages, and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;
(3) Have two years of editing experience working on copy desks, and be familiar with industry software.
Graphic Designer
You must:
(1) Have excellent skills in information graphics;
(2) Be good at illustrations and freehand drawings;
(3) Be experienced in newspaper or magazine layouts;
(4) Have a good sense of typography (活版印刷术);
(5) Have good new judgment;
(6) Be fluent in English.
For enquiries or to apply, write to job@chinadaily.com.cn.
1. What is the purpose of this passage?
A.To describe the positions of the China Daily newspaper group. |
B.To tell you how to become part of this group. |
C.To describe the working conditions of the China Daily newspaper group. |
D.To advertise for employing some good employees. |
A.Be expert in illustrating newspapers. |
B.Writing smart headlines and captions. |
C.Have excellent skills in information graphics. |
D.Having a good sense of typography. |
A.The workers there can enjoy a seven-day leave without pay. |
B.Free accommodations are available to the workers. |
C.The senior business editor’s only job is to help the business editor to set goals. |
D.Senior copy editors can decide on sending the page to print. |
【推荐1】Thanks to its super walkable historic center and handy square of famous museums, Amsterdam is practically made for two-day trips.
Day 1
Morning
Start your day off in the Centrum with breakfast in the charming courtyard cafe De Koffieschenkerij, situated within the De OudeChurch, Amsterdam’s oldest building. After that, wander the surrounding streets and take in Amsterdam’s oldest buildings, and streets, like Nieuwendijk, a busy pedestrian shopping street. From here, continue south to Dam Square to see the massive Royal Palace.
Afternoon
Cross over to the Flower Market, which has been selling tulips since the mid-1800s. Then you’ll want to make your way to the Anne Frank House, where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. This is one of the city’s most visited sights, so you have to pre-book a timed ticket online.
Day 2
Morning
Kick off your day at Rijksmuseum, the national museum of the Netherlands. Get there right at 9 a.m. when it opens to head off the crowds. Head directly to admire the famed 17th-century Golden Age paintings from the likes of Vermeer and Rembrandt.
Afternoon
Grab lunch at one of the food trucks on Museumplein. If you want to rest your feet a little longer, hit up The Burger Room, a Wizard of Oz-themed restaurant around the corner. Refueled and ready for more, cross the street to the Van Gogh Museum, which holds the largest collection of the famed artist’s works. Tickets will sell out fast, so be sure to book your timed entry.
After you’ve been thoroughly blown away by Post-Impressionism, take the tram to Sampurna, a long-running Dutch restaurant,trying their signature dishes — “Erwtensoep” and “Pannenkoeken”.
1. When will you walk around the old streets?A.On the morning of Day 1. | B.On the afternoon of Day 1. |
C.On the morning of Day 2. | D.On the afternoon of Day 2. |
A.De Oude Church & Anne Frank House. | B.Royal Palace & Rijksmuseum. |
C.Anne Frank House & Van Gogh Museum. | D.Rijksmuseum& Van Gogh Museum. |
A.A history book. | B.A travel brochure. |
C.A business journal. | D.A museum introduction. |
【推荐2】Where can you discover some really smooth whiskey? Here, we bring you places of Scotland that you must include in your travel plan.
The Glenlivet
In the 1800s, whiskey smuggling (走私) was on a rise in Scotland. The place was surrounded with over 200 unlawful production units around the mountain. But all this is the thing of the past as the brand today has built a market for itself and legalized (合法化) its own style of spirits (烈酒) which satisfies its audience even today.
The Macallan
There is a loyal lovers club of the brand as it is one of the finest scotches (苏格兰威士忌). The Macallan has a range of wonderful whiskeys to impress an expert. The brand has mastered the art of creating beautiful flavors(口味) for extremely expensive spirits. On your visit, you can learn all about the process of making whiskeys from start to finish along with a, fine tasting session (会期) of your brand in the end.
Laphroaig
Of the eight available facilities (设施) around the areas, Laphroaig is the finest facility. Located on the windswept island, the Laphroaig facility is easily accessible by airways from Glasgow. Often visited by royalty and celebrities, this distillery (酿酒厂) is a dream place for whiskey lovers. Don’t forget to pick up an expensive flavoured spirts from various tasting sessions.
Glenmorangie
A visit to this particular distillery is a mini vacation and an experience itself. With a golf course to organic food and a visit to the nearby Tarlogie Springs, this tour will make your experience worthwhile. For your knowledge the Glenmorangie comes with a clearly different tradition of whiskey making.
1. What happened to Scotland whisky in the 19th century?A.Its smuggling kept going up. | B.It had its legal style. |
C.Its brand market was formed. | D.Its audience were from mountain areas. |
A.The Glenlivet & The Macallan | B.Glenmorangie & The Macallan |
C.Laphroaig & Glenmorangie | D.The Glenlivet & Glenmorangie |
A.Interesting buildings. | B.Different views on spirits. |
C.Various facilities in Scotland. | D.Places famous for whiskey. |
【推荐3】Macao is only forty miles from Hong Kong and it is easy to reach. You can get there by sea. It is an interesting place and it had a long history. Macao is part of China and most people living there are Chinese.
The first Europeans to go to Macao came from Portugal. More than four hundred years ago the Portuguese went there to trade with China. Some settled and made their homes there. They built strong forts to guard the city and the harbor. They also built churches, schools, hospitals and other places. Slowly the city grew. People from many countries came to live and work in Macao.
Today many people visit Macao. Some only go there to watch dog-racing or motor-racing or to gamble with their money. But Macao is a quiet and peaceful place. It is pleasant just to walk around and look at old buildings and forts. You feel you are back in the old days. Of course, some of the buildings are now in ruins. The Church of St. Paul has only the front wall with many steps leading up to it. But it is still interesting to see.
When you are hot and tired, there are small cool gardens to rest in. When you are hungry, there are good restaurants with many kinds of food. Nearby there are some islands, which are also nice and are easy to get to. There is certainly a lot to do in Macao.
1. Why is Macao is easy to reach?A.It is an interesting place. |
B.It is very fast and cheap by sea. |
C.It is not far away from Hong Kong. |
D.It is part of China and most people there are Chinese. |
A.It is a peaceful place. |
B.Almost all of the buildings are now in ruins. |
C.You can watch dog-racing or motor-racing. |
D.You can go around to see the old buildings and forts. |
A.In good restaurants. | B.In small cool gardens. |
C.On some islands. | D.In beautiful parks. |
A.People in Macao serve good food. |
B.Portuguese were willing to do business in China. |
C.People from many countries came to live and work in Macao. |
D.Macao is a quiet and peaceful place with a lot to see and to do. |
【推荐1】It’s all right to cry. Really. Although it’s often seen as a sign of weakness, crying can be just what the doctor ordered for sorting through chaotic(混乱的)emotions and cheering up.
Our general disapproval of emotional expression and crying specifically stems from childhood, said Stephen Sideroff, an assistant professor. As kids, we’re often taught to restrain(抑制)our emotions. Maybe you remember being teased in elementary school for crying when you were hurt. Many of us learned there were feelings, such as anger or resentment, that we shouldn’t have or express. As children grow into adulthood, we gradually learn to regulate our feelings. So what, you might say? Who cares? But we don’t hold emotions in only our heads, Sideroff said. We store them in our bodies, too.
Holding back your feelings can hurt. “These feelings have energy,” Sideroff explained. “You (then) have to restrain them in different ways.” That interferes with natural processes and creates imbalances since the body’s need is still there. If you’re sad or hurt or angry, you need to find something to resolve that imbalance. If you don’t, you might express those imbalanced feelings in inappropriate ways—like lashing out at(猛烈抨击)your family or friends. Emotional restraint can limit our ability to experience positive feelings, such as joy and love, as well.
Generally, the three types of tears include emotional tears, which result from strong feelings such as joy or sadness. Basal tears lubricate(润滑)your eyes. Reflex tears release when dust or onion oxides annoy your eyes. Humans are the only animals who cry into adulthood and have emotional tears.
People often report feeling better after they cry. That could be because crying forces us to pay attention to what triggered(触发)us and work through our emotions and thoughts. Crying might also help in understanding what’s important to us, especially if we cry over something that upsets us unexpectedly.
1. Which of the following is Stephen’s idea?A.Emotions are created by the chaos. |
B.Emotions are stored only in our heads. |
C.Emotional restraint originates from childhood. |
D.Emotional restraint develops positive feelings. |
A.Joy. | B.Bitterness. | C.Satisfaction. | D.Disappointment. |
A.The characteristics of crying. | B.The functions of tears. |
C.The classification of tears. | D.The results of crying. |
A.It’s doubtful. | B.It’s unexpected. |
C.It’s discouraging. | D.It’s beneficial. |
ADVANTAGES
Free museums. No charge for good collections of art works
Pop music. Britain is the only country to rival(与…匹敌)the US on this point.
Cabs. London taxi drivers well know where they are going.
Choice of food. Visitors can find food from every corner of the world .
Fashion. Not only do fashion junkies love deeply and respect highly brand names such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen; street styles are justly loved, too.
DISADVANTAGES
Poor service. People can dine out on the rudeness they have experienced,” says Professor Tony Seaton, of Luton University’s International Tourism Research Center.
Poor public transport. Trains and buses are promised to defeat tourists who have the most patience, so the over- crowded London tube is inexplicably(难以理解的) popular.
Rain. Still in the number one complaint.
Overpriced hotels. The only European country with a higher rate of tax on hotel rooms is Denmark.
Drinking hours. Alcohol(酒) is in short supply after 11 pm even in “24-hour cities”.
1. What do tourists complain most?
A.Poor service. | B.Poor public transport. |
C.Rain. | D.Overpriced hotels. |
A.At 9: 00 pm | B.At 10: 00 pm | C.At 11: 00 pm | D.At 12: 00 pm |
A.You have to pay to visit the museums. |
B.Only clothing with brand names are sold in London . |
C.You cannot find Chinese food there. |
D.The public transport is poor there. |
【推荐3】Swimming and English Learning
Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I'm afraid you'll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It's the same with the English study. We must practice, practice and practice.
Listening and speaking are very important for beginners. The children in English - speaking countries first listen to others. Then they try to imitate and speak. We can listen to English programs on radio. You may just understand a few words. It doesn't matter. Just be relaxed, and try to catch every word.
Somebody may be a good listener. But he dare not speak. He's afraid of making mistakes. You know we sometimes make mistakes when we speak Chinese. Don't be afraid. We must be brave. If you really want to learn English well, you must try to speak with everyone so long as he knows English. Whether you know him or not is not important. When there's nobody to talk with, you can talk to yourself in English. It's interesting and also a good way to practice your spoken English. Remember, the more you speak, the fewer mistakes you'll make.
Reading and writing are more important for senior school students. First we must choose the books we're interested in. A lot of reading will improve your language sense. This is the most important.
Keep writing English diaries. We can also write English articles. You may even post them to English magazines. Don't be afraid of failure. Failure is the mother of success.
Easier said than done. Well, let's do more practice from now on. I'm sure you'll learn English well in this way.
1. We should learn English by ________.A.listening and speaking | B.reading and writing |
C.A and B | D.swimming |
A.Don't make mistakes. | B.Study hard. |
C.Try not to speak English | D.Don't be afraid. |
A.by train | B.on the radio |
C.every minute | D.now and then |
A.The author likes swimming. |
B.The author prefers English learning to swimming. |
C.English learning way is similar to swimming. |
D.Swimming is easier than English learning |
【推荐1】Need quick help with your homework? Let Real Kids direct you to the best sites on the Web.
※ An Introduction to Shakespeare
Tales From Shakespeare
Go to this site if you’re studying Shakespeare and looking for an introduction to his work. The site includes different plays by Shakespeare, which you can click on and read as stories.
Recommended by Alyssa Zuna
※ Powerful People
The White House
If you have homework or a research project on the President and the White House, this is an excellent site to visit. It is filled with video and pictures, including tours of the White House.
Recommended by Tiana Jackson
※ Reading Resources
Reading Rainbow
This is a great place to find books for younger children. And there’s also information on buying books and national reading programs.
Recommended by Rosemary Compton
※ The ABCs of Writing
Edmonton Public Schools
This is a good place to go if you are having trouble with your writing. All you do is click on one of the writing steps, and it explains the step and gives you tips. The site has links to other pages with writing steps for different grade levels.
Recommended by Zack Dale
1. Where can you most probably read these passages?A.In a news report. | B.On a book list. | C.On a radio program list. | D.On a website. |
A.Powerful People | B.Reading Resources |
C.Tales From Shakespeare | D.The ABCs of Writing |
A.Alyssa Zuna. | B.Tiana Jackson. | C.Zack Dale. | D.Rosemary Compton. |
A.these websites can help you communicate internationally |
B.these websites are meant for students in high grades |
C.all these websites are educational and helpful to children |
D.all of these websites include some interesting pictures |
【推荐2】There is no shortage of family fun in New York City, especially when you and your family visit the many amazing museums for kids. Every site offers something exciting. If you're looking to spice up a weekend or a day off school, have a look at some of the museums for kids NYC has to offer
Children's Museum of Manhattan
This nearly 40,000-square-fbot institution makes learning about culture and science an enjoyable experience for kids. It also hosts classes and workshops which are all designed with the latest child-development research in mind.
Brooklyn Children's Museum
When it was founded in 1899, the BCM was the country's first museum specifically designed for children. Today, it's one of the most comprehensive museums, with a permanent collection of 30,000 objects, including musical instruments, masks, dolls and fossils. Kids have fun while learning at interactive exhibitions like “World Brooklyn", a mini city lined by stores where children can make bread at the Mexican Bakery, or shop for candy at the International Grocery. .
DiMenna Children^ History Museum
Exhibitions and programs at this kid-focused arm of the New-York Historical Society transport children back through 350 years of U.S. history. Galleries stress the lives of kids who grew up to become famous doctors, athletes and political figures, and Little New-Yorkers classes invite kids to join in singalongs and make crafts.
Children's Museum of the Arts
This museum is especially designed for kids so that they can travel around the art world. The 10,000-square-foot institution has more than enough room to house its 2,000-piece collection of international children's art, including a huge center gallery to display it in. Artists lead workshops in classrooms, studios and media labs-which are famous for a sound station, a clay bar and the video-making equipment. CMA's WEE Arts Program develops kids' artistic expression, which the Art Colony camps invite kids aged 6 to 15 to participate in disciplines like drawing and sculpture.
1. What can children do in Children's Museum of Manhattan?A.Make bread at the museum by themselves. |
B.Know about culture and science pleasantly. |
C.Design classes and workshops on their own. |
D.Carry out researches on child development. |
A.Children's Museum of Manhattan |
B.Brooklyn Children's Museum |
C.DiMenna Children's History Museum |
D.Children "s Museum of the Arts |
A.should be prepared to sing songs |
B.can experience life 350 years ago |
C.may meet with some famous figures |
D.can know some successful peopled childhood |
A.To help children explore the art world. |
B.To develop children's artistic expression. |
C.To house international artists' famous works. |
D.To help children learn art creation from artists. |
A.To call on parents to take kids to museums. |
B.To compare four famous museums in NYC. |
C.To show the benefits of visiting museums. |
D.To introduce some museums to children. |
【推荐3】Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
London
Although it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London’s Chinatown is perfectly formed little firework (烟花) that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated (装饰) with red lanterns, previous years have seen shows with acrobatics, martial arts, dance and opera nearby.
San Francisco
San Francisco’s Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the USA. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.
Bangkok
With an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capital’s Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty food, clothes, and toys. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also famous for its gold dealers, and there are lots of gold shops along the road.
Mauritius
Found in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nation’s rich multicultural diversity. Built in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional lion dances through the streets.
1. Which of the following has the longest history?A.London’s Chinatown. | B.San Francisco’s Chinatown. |
C.Mauritius’s Chinatown. | D.Bangkok’s Chinatown. |
A.It is crowded with Chinese restaurants. |
B.It is the major entrance for the Chinese. |
C.It is well-known for its gold business. |
D.You can enjoy fireworks there. |
A.Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius | B.the Sunday market in Bangkok |
C.the Grant Avenue in San Francisco | D.the Chinese community in London |