Undiscovered Countries to Visit
A world traveller who has visited every country under the sun thinks these unknown nations are worthy of a visit.
Nauru
Nauru is the smallest island country and the least-visited country in the world, with only 130 visitors in 2018. There are just two hotels on the island and driving a car on your own is the best way to get around. Visit Anibare Bay for white sandy beaches. A tourist visa is necessary and must be got by mail before you go there.
Tuvalu
Tuvalu is made up of nine islands. Just 800 people visited Tuvalu in 2018, so there are no tour guides. It’s helpful that most locals speak English and all signs are in English. Go to the Funafuti Conservation Area for swimming and watching all kinds of fish. A tourist visa is necessary but can be got on arrival in Tuvalu.
Equatorial Guinea
On Africa’s west coast, Equatorial Guinea is home to the Congo rainforest, the second largest rainforest in the world with varieties of wildlife. It received 2,400 visitors in 2018. Tour guides are offered but not necessary. Explore the capital city, Malabo. Later, take a swim in clear waters on blacks and beaches. For stays of fewer than 90 days, a tourist visa is not needed.
Turkmenistan
Central Asia’s Turkmenistan is on the Silk Road. It’s also the least explored, receiving just 7,000 visitors in 2018. Explore the white buildings with gold-painted roofs in the capital city, Ashgabat A tourist via is necessary and it’s one of the more challenging to get, so you must enter Turkmenistan part of a guided tour. The tour operator will secure a visa for you.
1. What do visitors have to do before going to Nauru?| A．Get their tourist visas. | B．Order a car on the island. |
| C．Buy beautiful swimsuits. | D．Book a hotel ahead of time. |
| A．It is made up of many islands. | B．There are white breaches there. |
| C．A tourist visa is not needed at all. | D．It is rich in trees and different wildlife. |
| A．Nauru. | B．Tuvalu. | C．Turkmenistan. | D．Equatorial Guinea. |
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【推荐1】Best Beaches in Connecticut
With its sandy beaches, nesting seabirds, and a number of seafood stands, Connecticut’s coastline is a hot spot for summer vacations that you shouldn’t miss.
Rocky Neck State Park
If you’re after a place to set up camp near the beach, head to Rocky Neck State Park. The park has the perfect combination of easy beach access, nature trails (小路), and activities to keep your children entertained. Its campground has been built to preserve the natural appeal of the park. With hardly any seaweed (海藻), this is also a great location for crabbing and fishing.
Hammonasset Beach State Park
Characterized by soft sand and calming waves, Hommonasset Beach State Park is one of the state’s busiest parks. It’s the place to visit if you like your beach experience filled with fellow vacationers. Facilities in the park include Meigs Point Nature Center, an environmental education center which houses more than 50 species of wildlife from various habitats.
Calf Pasture & Shady Beach
Do you love the beach but find that you cannot sit still on the sand for more than five minutes? Well, Calf Pasture & Shady Beach is your beach destination. Here, you can spend the day by the water playing games like beach volleyball. For something more challenging, rent a kayak (独木舟) and get out on the water
Ocean Beach Park
Ocean Beach Park has plenty of entertainment for the little ones. There are water slides, a playground, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. These are the stuff of childhood summer vacation memories. The parking fee includes admission to the beach area, but the pool and attractions all cost extra.
1. What do Rocky Neck State Park and Ocean Beach Park share in common?| A．They are suitable for camping. | B．They require extra parking fees. |
| C．They allow fishing and crabbing. | D．They offer entertainment for kids. |
| A．It is a hot spot for summer vacations. | B．It allows you to meet fellow visitors. |
| C．It provides educational opportunities. | D．It contains various habitats for wildlife. |
| A．Rocky Neck State Park. | B．Hammonasset Beach State Park. |
| C．Calf Pasture & Shady Beach. | D．Ocean Beach Park. |
【推荐2】Every day people board planes,get on trains and ready themselves for an adventure. But what about the deep sea? Although it covers 70 percent of the Earth's surface,we hardly stop to think of it as a tourist destination. However, the travel industry has made great advancement in creating aquatic(水中的) hotspots.
From the luxury to the relatively modest,underwater resorts have been popping up in recent years. For those with a truly adventurous spirit and some money to spend,you can even rent your own submarine. Staffed with a captain,a personal chef and a butler(管家),Oliver’s Travels’ submarine,the Lovers Deep,is a unique getaway. For those looking for a slightly different experience,there is Jules'Undersea Lodge in Florida,US,named after Jules Verne,the author of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Other sectors of the emerging underwater tourism industry have brought a bit of art to the deep sea. According to the BBC,“there's a move to combine underwater tourism with art tourism to attract a new kind of traveler." Underwater museums and exhibits like the Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park in Grenada and Australia's Museum of Underwater Art allow visitors to see incredible sculptures in a truly magnificent atmosphere. Underwater archaeological(考古的)sites have also become popular destinations, such as the ones in Turkey, where people can visit sunken cities.
Exploring Earth's bodies of water has brought more awareness to the importance of protecting oceans and the animal life that calls them home. British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor,whose artwork can be seen in multiple underwater attractions around the world, feels this is key. “Most people just see the surface of the ocean and it is hard to think of something so plain and enormous as fragile. We don't regard our oceans as sacred(神圣的)and we should.”
1. What does the underlined expression "popping up" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?| A．Appearing suddenly. | B．Changing constantly. |
| C．Working properly. | D．Moving unexpectedly. |
| A．To prove the power of art. |
| B．To explain a new travel rule. |
| C．To introduce a new travel trend. |
| D．To recommend popular destinations. |
| A．Neutral. | B．Supportive. |
| C．Cautious. | D．Disapproving. |
| A．Enormous resources are there for exploration in the ocean. |
| B．Underwater vacation has brought huge commercial benefits. |
| C．Artists consider it tough to protect underwater environment. |
| D．Underwater travel has a positive effect on ocean protection. |
【推荐3】Seven countries, four languages, two seas and one outstanding European adventure—Europe Coast to Coast takes you through the heart of the continent on a journey rich in culture, history and natural beauty.
The Netherlands, Belgium & Paris
Our group will gather in Amsterdam and spend the first night in the ancient city of Haarlem before picking up the well-traveled bike route—Nordzeeroute. This protected, coastal path winds its way along the coast of the North Sea for nearly 300 miles. We’ll make our way through charming Dutch and Belgian towns and cross the border into France. There we’ll ride on country roads and enjoy the delights of rural life along our way. Then we’ll continue south to Chantilly on the outskirts of Paris and spend a day exploring the City of Light.
Rural France, Germany’s Black Forest & the Bodensee
Next, we’ll continue east through the vineyard (葡萄园) in Champagne Region into the valleys of Alsace-Lorraine and then walk to Strasbourg, right on France’s border with Germany. We’ll cross the Rhine River and follow Germany’s outstanding network of bike paths through the charming Black Forest to the shores of Lake Constance, also known as the Bodensee in Germany.
The Alps, Northern Italy & Venice
Leaving the Bodensee, we’ll start our climb into and through the Austrian Alps. Shortly after walking along the Swiss border, we’ll cross into Bella Italia and begin our downhill slope towards the warm waters of the Adriatic Sea. Upon arrival, we’ll put our bikes away and spend our final days of the journey together while exploring Venice, one of the world’s most beautiful and mysterious cities.
1. What can we learn about Nordzeeroute?| A．It is suitable for driving. | B．It is a fairly straight road. |
| C．It runs along the North Sea. | D．It is a newly-built coastal path. |
| A．By bike. | B．By boat. |
| C．By train. | D．On foot. |
| A．Venice. | B．The Black Forest. |
| C．Lake Constance. | D．The Adriatic Sea. |
【推荐1】Here are four famous museums for family visits in Washington DC.
Dinosaur Museum
The museum features evidence, facts and tons of amazing sculptures of some of the most powerful and sometimes scary animals that ever controlled the Earth. The artists used real dinosaur bones to form the reproductions so they are extremely life-like.
Witte Museum
Originally established in 1926, this museum offers guests a comprehensive look at a more than 3-century span （跨度）of history. Called the center where nature, science and culture meet, the museum prides itself on providing guests with immersive （沉浸的）experiences, such as being taken back to cowboy days in the Heritage Center or digging through sand to find dinosaur bones.
The best part? The museum is constantly switching out some exhibits to better suit the season and provide guests with a different experience each time they visit.
Museum of Illusions
Step inside a completely new world at Orlando's newest exhibit the Museum of Illusions! This unique educational attraction is the perfect combination of fun and art, allowing visitors of all ages to test the limits of their mind. Focused on planting the seeds of curiosity, the astonishing images at the exhibitions remind guests that everything is not always as it seems.
World's Largest Toy Museum
Release your inner kid and visit the World's Largest l oy Museum, which will take you back in time with one million toys from the 1800's to today. You'll surely be excited to check out your "hero" toys from your childhood. The tours are self-guided and guests are allowed to leave and return during the same day.
1. Which of the museums is best at stimulating children's imagination?| A．Dinosaur Museum. | B．Witte Museum. |
| C．Museum of Illusions. | D．World's Largest Toy Museum. |
| A．Visit some seasonal exhibits. |
| B．Watch the dinosaur reproductions. |
| C．Enjoy interacting with true cowboys. |
| D．Learn about the museum's 300-year history. |
| A．It displays the oldest toys in the world. |
| B．It provides visitors with immersive experiences. |
| C．It is meant for children with the theme of heroes. |
| D．It allows tourists to come unlimited times in a day. |
Clear, 69°F
My wife, Eleanor , and I took the train from Paris to Strasbourg, where we were met by our driver and guide. And the minibus which goes along with the boat. We stopped off in Barn for an hour on the way. Then we were taken to Nancy where the boat was kept.
After the other passengers arrived, we had our first dinner on the boat. After dinner we walked into downtown Nancy, a village with a large square and wooden houses.
Monday, October 6
Rained last night, cloudy in the morning, 69°F
We spent about two hours in Nancy, then sailed on the Canal de la Marne au Rhine. Kind of a lazy day. Eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner, after dinner we watched a tape on Baccarat. Where we will visit tomorrow.
It was pleasant to sit out on deck (甲板) and watch the scenery go by at about 3 mph.
Tuesday, October 7
Light rain, 64°F
This mourning we drove over to Baccarat and toured its museum and the church, which has this unbelievable lamp that is going on a world tour the next day. We did lost of shopping , then walked across the bridge to see a very , very modern Catholic church with special Baccarat windows.
We drove to the top of the Voges Mountains and started down the eastern side Later we drove to Sorrenbourg to see the 13th century church at the Cordeliers. It contains the largest window by Mar.
Wednesday, Ocrober8
Cloudy.65 °F
Today we sailed from Schneckenbush to Saverne. We went though two caves, an extremely unusual part of the journey. This river scenery is very different. We were in a mountain valley with grassland on one side and a forest beginning to show some color on the other.
Thursday, Ocrober9
Cloudy, 66°F
Our dependable minibus was waiting to load the luggage and take us to the hotel where everyone went their separate ways. Our boating days are over until next time.
1. Where did the author get off the train?| A．Paris. | B．Strasbourg. | C．Nancy. | D．Barn. |
| A．Monday and Tuesday. |
| B．Tuesday and Wednesday. |
| C．Wednesday and Wednesday. |
| D．Monday and Wednesday. |
| A．towns | B．churches | C．museums | D．mountains |
| A．Tiring. | B．Expensive. | C．Enjoyable. | D．Quick. |
【推荐3】Four Everyday Things Hurting Your Health
Your everyday behaviors may be holding you back. However, perhaps you don't even know it.
Studies have shown that sitting for extended periods can have significant negative impacts on physical and mental health. You don,t have to run a marathon to get active, though. Work small exercises into your day, like standing during TV advertisements or parking your car far away from an entrance.
Is it uneasy to lock your cell phone away for a solid 60 minutes? Social media isn't helping, either. Experts recommend deleting social media apps or hiding them.
In today's competitive society, it's human nature to take on as many tasks as possible. But continuous responsibility and rushing from one job to the next is a bad habit that can lead to eventual burnout.
| A．The small can make a huge difference |
| B．Bad sleep can lead to a variety of harms |
| C．Good education background isn't helping |
| D．This means practicing the art of saying “yes” |
| E．Experts suggest politely turning down invitations |
| F．Be aware of some habits with a negative impact on your health |
| G．They also suggest charging your phone outside of your bedroom |
【推荐1】Personal Time Off(PTO)is something my wife and I created after having kids. We learned that，over time，a full life can leave little time for personal rest and for reflection，hanging out with friends，or just being“off. ”So，after a number of years，we make a change. If I can persuade you to take your own PTO，then these might help.
■Schedule it
First of all，one of our favorite family sayings is“schedule it. ”Sounds easy enough，but life gets complicated managing full-time work and full-time family. Put your PTO time on the calendar and you make it a real thing.
■Be flexible and strict
If you can schedule PTO at the same time each week，then all the better. Because our calendar can get rather full，flexibility in scheduling becomes a necessity. But being strict in actually taking the time each week is more important. Skipping it once makes it easier to skip again.
■Take enough time
My typical PTO lasts a couple of hours or longer. Sometimes it might be half the day depending on what I’m doing. The goal is to spend enough time away to 1et your shoulders drop.
■Do what you want to do
Remember，PTO time is about personal time to do what you want to do，not what you have to do. PTO time is about relaxation. Grab a friend and get a beer. Work can wait until tomorrow.
1. What can be the first step to take the PTO?| A．Persuade the family. |
| B．Have a personal rest. |
| C．Ask friends for advice. |
| D．Make a time plan. |
| A．Get you more focused. |
| B．Have you feel relaxed. |
| C．Shake your shoulders often. |
| D．Make you feel more stressed. |
| A．Tips on how to take your time off |
| B．Skills to manage work and family |
| C．Advice on how to free yourself |
| D．Ways of scheduling your work |
【推荐2】A new study shows that air pollution can cause a huge reduction in our intelligence. The study was a project involving researchers at Peking University in China and Yale University in the United States.
The researchers reported that long-term exposure to air pollution can affect a person's mental abilities in two areas: Language and math.
The researchers studied about 25,000 people from across China. Between 2010 and 2014, these Chinese men, women and children were given language and math tests. Then researchers compared the test results with measurements of pollution in the air, namely nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide （二氧化硫）.
Xi Chen of the Yale School of Public Health led the study. He and his team found that breathing polluted air can reduce a person's education level by about one year.
Chen said that the effect generally is worse for those over 64 years of age, for men and for those with little or no education.
“The older persons—they are more affected. And we find, quite amazingly, males are more affected than females. And people working outdoors are more affected than people working indoors.
He noted that the youngest people in the study were 10 years old, while the oldest was 90 years old. They came from China's 33 provinces. In his words, the data and facts are convincing and this range of ages and locations across the country provided a real, objective and representative sample.
The researchers noted that the effect of air pollution on verbal ability is even more serious as people age, especially among men and the less educated. The researchers also stressed that every country, whether developed, developing or poor, should focus on air pollution or humans will face a bad situation.
1. What is the result of the study?| A．Air pollution has a bad effect on people's intelligence. |
| B．Females are more affected by air pollution than males. |
| C．Americans are more affected by air pollution than Chinese. |
| D．People working indoors are actually not affected by air pollution. |
| A．It is doubtful. |
| B．It is extremely unfair. |
| C．It is common and not representative. |
| D．It is relatively objective and persuasive. |
| A．The data from the 33 provinces is convincing. |
| B．The whole world should pay attention to air pollution. |
| C．The less educated take more responsibility for air pollution. |
| D．Air pollution's influence on verbal ability is less serious as people age. |
| A．A life diary. | B．A guidebook. |
| C．A science magazine. | D．A biography. |
【推荐3】One of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. But how can you be a good friend at school?
Listen — Listen when they are talking. Don’t say anything unless they ask you a question. Sometimes it’s not necessary for you to have anything to say; they just need someone to talk to about their feelings.
Help them — If your friend is ever in need of something, be there to help them. You should try to put them first, but make sure you don’t do everything they want you to do. Try to take an extra (额外的) pencil or pen with you to classes in case (以防) they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need.
Be there for them — Try to make something for your friend to help make them feel better in hard times. Making cards and encouraging them are among the nicest things you can do for a friend. Marilyn Monroe, a famous U.S. actor, once said, “I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control. But if you can’t stay with me at my worst, you are sure not to deserve (值得) to be with me at my best.” Always remember this! If you don’t want to stay with your friends when they’re in hard times, then you don’t deserve to be with them when they’re having a good time!
______ — Try to make plans with your friends. Go shopping, go for ice cream, have a party, go to a movie and so on. Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy. By planning things together, you both can have a good time. And you’ll remember these things when you’re all old!
1. While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings, you should _____.| A．give him or her some advice | B．just listen unless asked |
| C．calm him or her down | D．share your feelings as well |
| A．try to do everything for them | B．put them before ourselves |
| C．change their bad habits first | D．ignore their faults |
| A．Life without a friend is death. | B．A friend is easier lost than found. |
| C．A friend in need is a friend indeed. | D．A man is known by his friends. |
| A．How to find a good friend. | B．How to help friends in trouble. |
| C．How to be a good friend. | D．How to make more friends. |
【推荐1】Moving on
The end of school is here at last
It has come so very fast
We look ahead with such delight
The future looks so very bright
It's now time to say goodbye
We're all leaving senior high
Other people，other places
Different schools，different faces
Please don't feel bad and grieve
On the day you take your leave
But celebrate and raise your glass
And say goodbye to all your class
Other subjects，a new class
Different teachers and exams to pass
For everyone in this hall
A new life awaits you all
So don't look sad and cry
You're moving on the university
1. According to the poem，________has come so fast.| A．the end of school | B．the exam |
| C．the celebration | D．the new class |
| A．Sickness. | B．Sadness. |
| C．Happiness. | D．Fairness. |
| A．Too many subjects. | B．The same school. |
| C．Similar faces. | D．A new life. |
| A．at a welcome party |
| B．at a birthday party |
| C．on a prom night(毕业晚会) |
| D．on a Silent Night |
| A．tell us to say thanks to all our teachers |
| B．encourage us to be positive(积极的) and move on our new school |
| C．tell us that we should do something for our senior high schools |
| D．remind us of our happy senior high life |
Known as the ‘Elphi’ by the locals, the Elbphilharmonie is a beautiful tower of glittering glass sitting atop an old warehouse by the banks of the river Elbe. The plaza(露天广场)is open to the public an from the middle of the city’s tallest building, you can gaze across the harbour, miles of rooftops and passing ships below.
The main concert hall seats over 2000 people and is one of the most advanced music venues in the world. Two smaller concert halls are used for jazz, world and contemporary music. In addition, if you’re unbelievably rich, you can buy one of the 45 luxurious apartments lying within the building.
Construction began in 2007 with a budget of €241 million and a two-year period. Fast forward ten years, the building eventually opened with a final price tag of over 800 million!
I consider myself very lucky that the Elbphilharmonie opened during my time living in Hamburg, but unfortunately I haven’t yet been able to attend a concert. Everything is sold out for six months! For now, I’m content to visit the plaza to enjoy the impressive view over the docks and see the innovative architecture up close. Hopefully one day soon, I’ll be lucky enough to grab a last-minute concert ticket!
1. What does “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
| A．Germany | B．Hamburg |
| C．A new concert hall | D．Its celebration of classical music |
| A．A hall | B．A river |
| C．A tower | D．A warehouse |
| A．The new concert hall can hold 3000 people at least |
| B．The construction of the new concert hall is perfect |
| C．It took a longer time and more money to build the concert hall |
| D．The majority of audience are likely to pay for the luxurious apartments |
| A．I was invited to visit it |
| B．Few concerts have been held |
| C．The performance was well received |
| D．People find it easy to get concert tickets |
【推荐3】Brian arrived at the San Francisco airport two hours before the flight to Paris. He was wearing three shirts, a jacket, two pairs of socks, a pair of shorts, and two pairs of jeans. He was carrying one small backpack, which was very full, but he didn’t have any other luggage. Brian needed to meet a man named Tony before he checked in for his flight. He found Tony near the Air France counter. Tony gave him a round-trip ticket and a small package.
“Give this package to Jean-Paul at the airport in Paris. He will have a sign with your name on it.
I think you can find him easily, “Tony said.” You don’t have any luggage, right?” “Only this backpack,” Brian answered. “You said I could bring one carry-on bag.” “That’s right, one carry-on bag is fine. Have a good trip.”
“Thanks.”
Is Brian a criminal? Not at all. He is an air courier. And he paid only $110 for the round-trip ticket to Paris. Air couriers get cheap airline tickets because they take important packages and papers to foreign countries. Businesses sometimes need to get packages and papers to people in foreign countries by the next day. Often, the only way they can do this is to use an air-courier company. It is not cheap for a business to send a package with an air courier, but it is quick.
Every year about 80, 000 people worldwide travel as air couriers. The number of tickets for courier travel is growing by about 10 percent a year. However, air-courier travel isn’t for everyone.
But if you have very little money, can be flexible(灵活的) about your travel plans, and don’t mind wearing the same clothes for a week, it can be a great way to take a vacation!
1. Why was Brian wearing so many clothes for his travel?| A．Because they were the uniform for air couriers. | B．Because that made him easier to be recognized. |
| C．Because his backpack had no room for his clothes. | D．because he did not have any luggage with him. |
| A．it costs less | B．it is flexible | C．it saves time | D．it grows fast |
| A．cannot decide when and where to travel | B．cannot take any luggage with him |
| C．has to wear two pairs of jeans | D．saves little money from the travel |
| A．describes the activities of a law-breaker | B．suggests an ideal way to travel |
| C．argues against the air-courier travel | D．tells us about a developing business |
