From visiting museums to watching Changing the Guard, there are some amazing experiences for you to get while in London. Here we pick some of the best free activities in London.
Changing the Guard
For a display of British ceremony, watch Changing the Guard outside Buckingham Palace. This is where one member of Queen’s Guards exchanges duty with the old guard. Both guards are dressed in traditional red uniform and bearskin hats, and the handover is accompanied by a Guards band. Guard Mounting takes place at 11:30 am. It is held daily from May to July, and on alternate(间隔的) dates throughout the rest of the year.
Sir John Soane’s Museum
Sir John Soane was an architect. During his lifetime he collected some valuable antiquities from all four corners of the globe. They are now on display in Sir John Soane’s Museum which gives a real insight into the life of this outstanding Victorian gentleman.
Geffrye Museum
A very unique experience, the Geffrye Museum, located in 18th century almshouses, gives a fascinating insight into the lives of the British middle classes from the 1600s to the present day. Explore a series of room sets, complete with furnishing and textiles from each period.
Hogarth’s House
Hogarth was very famous and criticized 18th century society in his engravings(雕刻), such as A Harlot’s Progress, A Rake’s Progress and Marriage-a-la-Mode. As the name suggests, Hogarth’s House is where he lived before he died in 1764, and it’s here that you’ll find the largest collection of his paintings on public display.
Bank of England Museum
The splendid Bank of England Museum traces the history of the bank from its foundation by Royal Charter in 1694 to its role today as the country’s central bank. Here are many items you have never expected to see.
1. What can we learn about the ceremony of Changing the Guard?| A．Visitors need to pay when watching the ceremony |
| B．The ceremony is held at 11:30 am every day throughout the year |
| C．Visitors can listen to some music at the ceremony |
| D．Changing the Guard involves two groups of guards every time |
| A．Buckingham Palace | B．Geffrye Museum |
| C．Hogarth’s Home | D．Bank of England Museum |
| A．The home life | B．The social life | C．The political life | D．The cultural life |
| A．Free London Attractions | B．Active Life in London |
| C．Famous Museums in London | D．Enjoy Your Stay in London |
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Nashville
Nashville is the capital of the state as well as the capital of country music. Nicknamed “Music City”, Nashville is where many of the most legendary performers got their start.
Things to do
There are many amazing activities to enjoy in Nashville. For country music lovers, there truly is nothing better than watching a show at the legendary Grand Ole Opry.
Pigeon Forge
Home to the Great Smoky. Mountains, the Pigeon Forge area of Tennessee is a must-see. This beautiful region is filled with natural wonders and amazing shows.
Things to do
The Smokies are known for the entertainment offered within its shadow! Be sure to head out to beloved dinner shows in Pigeon Forge such as Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Show, Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show, and the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (过山车).
Myrtle Beach
If coastal views and oceanic adventures are just what you want, then Myrtle Beach is the place for you! This city is known for its great beaches and adventures that offer up unique opportunities to create the most unforgettable memories.
Things to do
There are many awesome things to do in Myrtle Beach! Set out on the sparkling (波光粼粼的) waters to look for dolphins on the Myrtle Beach Dolphin Sightseeing Cruises (航行) before returning to the city to visit Ripley’s Aquarium (水族馆). No matter what sort of adventures you are looking to have, there is something for everyone.
San Antonio
Home to rich Texan and American history, San Antonio is a great place to visit for a combination of history and modern attractions.
Things to do
Whether you want to get in some thrills at SeaWorld or see the shops, restaurants and entertainment of the Riverwalk on the Go Rio San Antonio Riverwalk Cruise, your trip to San Antonio will be a blast (狂欢).
1. Who would most probably want to take a trip to Nashville?| A．Those who like hiking. |
| B．Those who love Texan history. |
| C．Those who are into country music. |
| D．Those who like oceans and beaches. |
| A．Nashville. | B．San Antonio. |
| C．Pigeon Forge. | D．Myrtle Beach. |
| A．Go on a cruise to watch dolphins. |
| B．Shop at bookstores of the Riverwalk. |
| C．Visit an aquarium and take a roller-coaster ride. |
| D．Visit some attractions to learn about American history. |
| A．In a book review. |
| B．In a travel journal. |
| C．In a social magazine. |
| D．In a travel agency website. |
【推荐2】Scotland is packed with beautiful places to visit and you could honestly spend months and months exploring everything this wonderful country has to offer! Next I’m going to take you through some of the best places to visit in Scotland, based on where we have personally visited so far!
Glen Coe
If you asked me where my favourite place to visit in all of Scotland is... I would say, Glen Coe. The whole area of Glen Coe constantly had my face in shock due to the beauty that I was witnessing. It’s just a stream of dramatic mountains, lakes, rugged beauty and more.
Fort William
Fort William is probably one of the most well-known places to visit in Scotland. It’s a popular tourist destination thanks to being home to the UK’s tallest mountain: Ben Nevis. Fort William is also the starting point for one of the world’s most famous train rides: The Jacobite. Harry Potter fans will recognize it as the Hogwarts Express, and this train ride will take you through the beautiful countryside, crossing some iconic Harry Potter filming locations such as the Dumbledore’s Grave and the Glenfinnan Viaduct!
Isle Of Skye
This island feels totally different from other parts of Scotland and is truly rugged and ready! There are many hot spots to explore including the Old Man of Storr, the Fairy Glen. I even stayed on a private island with its very own lighthouse, which was one of the coolest places I’ve ever visited and one of the most romantic places stay in Scotland.
Cairngorms National Park
This is the largest national park in the UK so it’s another popular place to visit in Scotland and it’s no surprise why. It’s absolutely beautiful and there’s so much happening at the Cairngorms National Park! From skiing or meeting local reindeers, you’ll not go bored and you’ll be surrounded by beauty the entire time.
1. Which place probably attracts Harry Potter fans most?| A．Glen Coe. | B．Isle Of Skye. |
| C．Cairngorms National Park. | D．Fort William. |
| A．The Jacobite. | B．Local reindeers. |
| C．The UK's tallest mountain. | D．A cool lighthouse. |
| A．A geography textbook. | B．A science journal. |
| C．A travel blog. | D．An autobiography. |
【推荐3】Five Star Yellowstone Tour
Discover the world’s oldest national park, Yellowstone, on this grand wildlife tour. Our professional guides will give you a 5 star customer service experience on your all inclusive tour without any additional taxes or booking fees.
Starting at approximately 7 am, we will be rolling out the red carpet for you and all you have to do is to sit back and enjoy the ride. We provide snacks, bottled water, and cooked food for lunch. This tour’s main focus is on the wide variety of wildlife, Yellowstone’s rich historic landscapes as well as the fascinating prospect formed by the Yellowstone Supervolcano for over millions of years. Binoculars (双筒望远镜) are provided to help you appreciate the scenery better.
Whether you are an amateur photographer, a science or history enthusiast or just want to explore the outdoors, this tour has something for everyone. Our fun but professional guides will give you a first class tour in a very comfortable tour bus.
Tour snapshot
Duration: 10-12 hours
Taking Covid-19 safety measures: Click here
Hotel pickup offered
Group size: 9
Ticket type: Mobile
Available language: English
Book in advance
Scheduled date: Check availability
Total fees: $300 per adult (age 13-99); 40% discount (age 1-12)
Reserve now & pay later: Learn more
Free cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Now you’re all set! Have a great time.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A textbook. | B．A website. |
| C．A scenery magazine. | D．A travel report. |
| A．It has both mobile and paper tickets. |
| B．It is a 9-people group with extra fees. |
| C．It offers snacks, breakfast, binoculars and hotel pickup. |
| D．It highlights wildlife, historic sights and volcanic scenery. |
| A．Pay $180 per child for the tour. |
| B．Pay at once after your reservation. |
| C．Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. |
| D．Consult the guide to check available date. |
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【推荐2】UNO Library and UNMC’s McGoogan Library are looking for new books to fill the Living Library events on March 24 and April 7.
What is a Living Library? It’s an event full of meaningful conversations that break through the expectations and labels we place on others. Instead of getting information from a printed book, attendees are invited to have one-on-one conversations with real people (“Human Books”) with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to learn more about people and ideas different from their own.
We are currently accepting proposals for Human Books. Is your life an exciting story? Has something interesting happened to you? UNO/UNMC students, teachers and community members are welcome to apply! We are especially seeking proposals from people with strong ties to organizations and groups on the campuses. Submit a proposal for yourself or recommend someone you know.
Book Criteria
Comfortable speaking in front of people
Willingness to discuss your life experiences and those similar to yours
Open to meaningful, heartfelt conversations with strangers
Timeline
January 31, 2022 — Deadline for proposals
February 4, 2022 — Selected books will be informed
March 24, 2022 — Living Library at UNMC’s McGoogan Library from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. (Books are asked to attend a training session, which begins at 10 A.M.)
April 7, 2022 — Living Library at UNO’s Community Engagement Center from 4 to 7 P.M. (Books are asked to attend a training session, which begins at 3 P.M.)
For more information on these events, contact Erin Painter for UNO-specific questions or Jess King with UNMC-specific questions.
1. Who is particularly favored by the Living Library events?| A．A writer seeking a publisher for his book. |
| B．A UNMC teacher willing to share his story. |
| C．A librarian interested in library management. |
| D．A UNO student suffering from social anxiety. |
| A．At 10 A.M. March 24. | B．At 11 A.M. March 24. |
| C．At 3 P.M. April 7. | D．At 4 P.M. April 7. |
| A．To instruct. | B．To describe. | C．To persuade. | D．To advertise. |
【推荐3】LHR Airport Parking Rates & Information
The London Heathrow International Airport offers both long and short term parking spaces, each with facilities like shuttle buses (穿梭巴士) and more. LHR also has additional services like electric car charging points. There are also accessible pod parking areas that connect with Terminal (候机楼) 5. They are on-demand and you can access them with a waiting time of less than 30 seconds. However, the place is heavily crowded sometimes and it’s best to make advance booking for it.
Heathrow Airport parking rates can vary depending on the lot and duration, so please check for specific rates below.
Short Stay Parking
Location: On Airport
Type: Multi-Storey Building
To Terminals: 2-5-min walk
Rates:
0-29 minutes:￡5.10 30-44 minutes:￡8.20 45-59 minutes: 11.00
1-2 hours: ￡12.90 ... 12-24 hours:￡73.90
More than 24 hours: ￡73. 90 for each additional 24 hour period
If you are traveling for a short time or simply need parking while you meet someone at the airport, consider the LHR short parking. The parking is available at Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Long Stay Parking
Location: Off Airport Area
Type: Drive-In Lot
To Terminals: Shuttles (around 10 min)
Rates:
0 -24 hours: ￡38.20 More than 24 hours: ￡30.50 for each additional 24 hour period
To save money, use the LHR long stay parking. It’s available at the eastern perimeter (外缘) road of Terminals 2 and 3, the southern perimeter of Terminal 4 and at the northern perimeter of Terminal 5 next to business parking. Each parking area is set with a boarding point to take shuttle buses and you can keep the keys with you.
1. What can we learn about LHR Airport parking spaces?| A．They have much old equipment. |
| B．They are the largest in London. |
| C．They are available at any time. |
| D．They are very convenient. |
| A．It is more economical. | B．It is often unavailable. |
| C．It is nearer to terminals. | D．It has more parking spaces. |
| A．￡12.90. | B．￡22.00. | C．￡38.20. | D．￡73.90. |
NORTH—END students can meet the green Parks buse at:
Garfield Community Center—3 pm
Northgate Community Center—3: 30 pm
Return to Northgate CC／Garfield CC—by 7 pm
Wednesday, January 13: College Preparedness
Although most of the stress of applying for college this year is out of the way, this College Preparedness workshop will take things up a level. Application deadlines for financial aid are drawing near and we are bringing in the experts to help you through all of the specific details. This workshop will help to best prepare you for finding grants, scholarships, work study, and student loans that will make paying for college easy as A-B-C.
Wednesday, January 27: Ecological Risk Assessment
There are so many warnings out there about what you should and should not put in your body and use in your home. This workshop helps make sense of it all. Come to figure out how to live your healthiest possible life without spending a ton of money.
Wednesday, February 3: Winter Survival in Any Situation
Living in the outdoors with minimal equipment is a skill and an art. It is particularly challenging when the outside temperatures reach winter lows. The winter survival workshop will show you some old tricks of the trade for surviving outside in cold temperatures and how to make primitive fires.
Wednesday, February 10: Best Friend Ever
High school is temporary, but the friendships you make can be forever. How do you make relationship last? Learn how to be the best friend you can be in this interactive workshop.
1. What will you learn if you attend College Preparedness?| A．How to get financial support. |
| B．How to apply for a good college. |
| C．How to make friends at college. |
| D．How to choose your college subjects. |
| A．College Preparedness |
| B．Ecological Risk Assessment |
| C．Winter Survival in Any Situation |
| D．Best Friend Ever |
| A．Friendship. | B．Education. |
| C．Entertainment. | D．Health. |
【推荐2】Many English learners have difficulty deciding what kind of English accent they want to have.A US accent,perhaps imitates(模仿) a Hollywood star speaker?Or maybe you want to imitate the British accent of a BBC news reader?
Young British people find the US accent attractive while young US people like a British accent.Especially when the person speaking is of the opposite sex(异性)!Let’s listen to what they have to say.
StephenYang,17,fromLondon,UK
A US accent is cute,especially when a girl speaks it.Whether it’s Jessia Alba speaking or the girl-next-door,the way US girls speak has a sweet tingle(感觉) that is really fashionable.A girl from Texas recently moved into our neighborhood.Her Texan twang(鼻音) had all the boys here on their knees within seconds of meeting her.
To me,accents reflect the attitudes,characteristics(特征) and lifestyles of the people.
JenniferSun,16,fromNewJersey,US
From watching English actors like Daniel Radcliffe,my friends and I have developed a soft spot(好感) for British men.Some are attracted to the qualities of English males,while others admire their sense of style.
Everyone,however,agrees that the most appealing aspect of an English man is his accent.For example,many American girls watch HarryPotter movies over and over again just to listen to the actors speak.
The English accent seems almost like art.
1. In Stephen Yang’s opinion,accents just show .| A．the beauty of the language |
| B．how the language is spoken |
| C．the fashion of the day |
| D．the cultural differences of the speakers |
| A．strange | B．exciting |
| C．attractive | D．fashionable |
| A．learn the acting skills of these stars |
| B．imitate the actors’ accents |
| C．learn the magic performed by HarryPotter |
| D．know more about British English |
【推荐3】Growing Green Thumbs
Children's Community Garden
2200 Bowling Green Ave.,940/349-2883
www.cmga.com
LEARN:Join the weekend work at the community garden,where caregivers and master gardeners help kids aged 5 or older plant and water new vegetables,and harvest from the gardens. All harvested foods are either sold at the community's farmers' market or donated to the area food bank. The instructors also lead games about nutrition,beetles and butterflies and more. Work begins in May, 10 a. m. - 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
COST:Free
Coppell Community Garden
255 Parkway Blvd,Coppell
www.coppellcommunitygarden.org
LEARN: Kids(aged 6 but not turning 12 before Dec. 31 this year) with a parent can volunteer at either the Helping Hands Garden, 25 Parkway Blvd. or Ground Delivery Garden, 45 S. Denton Tap Road. Children will have the opportunity to till(耕）the ground, plant vegetables, ·harvest from the garden and more. Work begins every Saturday at about 9 a. m.
COST:Free
Callie's Kids by Calloway Nursery
Denton,940/591-8865; Flower Mound,972/691-2650
www.mytexasgarden.com..........
LEARN: Kids aged 5 to 10 years old can explore and plant in the Calloway gardens with a caregiver's supervision at 9:30 a. m. on the first or third Wednesdays from June to August. A garden expert will share tips and advice for the best gardening practices during the 45-minute session beginning on June 2. Preregistration online is required.
COST:Free
1. How is Children's Community Garden different from others?
| A．It is based in Denton. |
| B．Kids may take harvests home. |
| C．It is under supervision throughout the year. |
| D．It will cater to those who are fond of insects. |
| A．5-8. | B．5-10. | C．6-11. | D．6-12. |
| A．A food industry committed to charity.' |
| B．An institution offering learning programs. |
| C．A supermarket offering voluntary programs. |
| D．A website promoting kids' gardening facilities. |
【推荐1】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2】CHANGSHA-Drones (无人机) for agriculture have proved popular with farmers in China. "Drones are over 10 times more efficient (有效率的) than skilled manpower (人力) and they are cost-effective and environmentally friendly," said Li Liping, a major grain grower in the county-level city of Xiangxiang in Central China's Hunan province.
The 51-year-old farmer, who learned to fly the machine three years ago, said he no longer needed to walk through the mud and water in the fields to spray and fertilize since drones have replaced manual work. "It was so exciting to see the drone taking off," said Li as he recalled the first time he used the machine in the summer of 2018.
As the COVID-19 epidemic (流行病) wanes across China, farmers are encouraged by local governments to expand their planting areas and increase their production input (投入). The city of Xiangxiang, for example, is ready to see a rich summer harvest of early rice. Li has grown some 20 more hectares of early rice this year and expects to see a major rise in grain output with drones being a great help.
Xiao Jianliang, an owner of another major farmland in Xiangxiang, has also benefited greatly from the use of drones in agriculture. Xiao said he acquired his drone license in late 2017 after a 15-day intensive training program, and the skill of flying drones has brought him additional income as the machine improves the efficiency of sowing and crop-dusting (喷杀农药). Farmers like Li and Xiao are among a growing number of Chinese farmers who are introducing smarter and innovative ideas to increase their agricultural production.
They are skilled drone pilots, capable of designing the most efficient flight routes and heights, analyzing the flight path to fill the gap and calculating the precise amount of fertilizer and pesticide for the land.
“A revolution in agricultural production is taking place because of mechanization and intelligent intensive farming, especially in pioneering areas like Xiangxiang," said Li Xiangping, an agricultural expert in Hunan with over two decades of experience in farm management.
As the demand for the machine is predicted to rise in the coming years, farmers including Li and Xiao also expect more intelligent and economical drones equipped with longer battery life.
1. Why did Xiao Jianliang receive the training program?| A．To know the functions of flying drones. |
| B．To increase the agricultural production. |
| C．To get the skill of flying drones and a drone license. |
| D．To reduce the efficiency of sowing and crop-dusting. |
| A．Turn greater in size, number or importance. |
| B．Having finished and not going to continue. |
| C．Come near to somebody/something in distance or time. |
| D．Become gradually weaker, often so that it finally disappears. |
| A．The demand for the drone is uncertain. |
| B．The drone has some room for improvement. |
| C．It costs much to use the drone in agriculture. |
| D．Li and Xiao are rather satisfied with the drone. |
| A．Drones have replaced manual work |
| B．Drones give helping hand to farmers |
| C．Drones are more efficient than skilled manpower |
| D．Drones are cost-effective and environmentally friendly |
【推荐3】Since his students began using Quizlet, the English teacher Tristan Thorne has noticed an improvement in their ability to learn and use new words. Quizlet is a learning app, a computer program you use on your mobile phone. It can help users build and test their knowledge of English words. Quizlet has words set for millions of subjects. And, it is quickly becoming a useful mobile tool for language learners.
Thorne teachers at Columbia University in New York City. Thanks to learning apps, Jeff Strack, another English teachers, has also noticed the improvement in his students’ ability to remember information. He teachers at Hostos Community College, also in New York. He and Thorne are part of a growing number of language educators adding mobile apps to their classes.
Strack and Thorne seem to agree that the days when teachers would not permit(允许) the use of mobile phones are gone. When they use apps, language learner communicate more differently than in a traditional classroom. Users act on or respond to something, instead of just listening to new information.
Thorne believes that apps can help learners become more active in learning. For example, each week, his students are required to add vocabularies to Quizlet for others to use. He says some apps also make it easy for students to know their language strengths and weaknesses.
The biggest improvement Strack has seen in his students is that they are much more active in whole-class or small-group discussions. “Apps let all students take part in the activity, whether it’s a game, quiz or practice activity.” he says.
Many existing learning apps are designed for students of all ages and levels. Some are designed for group activities. Some support independent learning. Still some are good for homework. Thorne says he especially likes Quizlet and three other apps: QR Codes, Socrative and Evernote.
1. What do Strack and Thorne do to improve their teaching?| A．They design learning apps for their students |
| B．They allow their students to use apps to study |
| C．They don’t allow their students to use apps after class |
| D．They order their students not to use mobile phones in class. |
| A．They help language learners save much time and money |
| B．The help language learners remember their weaknesses |
| C．The help language learners improve their weakness |
| D．They help language learners take an active part in Learning |
| A．They have three types in total | B．There are too few to choose from |
| C．They are designed for different uses | D．They are only designed for homework |
| A．Better Language Learning with Mobile Apps |
| B．Great changes in Science and Technology |
| C．The Use of Mobile Phones Will Be Gone |
| D．Ways to Choose from Different Mobile Apps |
