If you are looking for something extraordinary on your vacation beyond Canada, we have some recommendations to you.
Paris
From its Haussmann-designed boulevards to the winding backstreets of the Marais and Montmartre, Paris' history as a center of culture, ideas and arresting architecture remains vivid. Drink coffee in Place des Voges; read books on the banks of the Seine at Shakespeare and Co.; or eat classic French dishes in a restaurant in St Germain. Throw in sights from the Louvre to Notre Dame, Les Invalides to the Eiffel Tower, and you're looking at the world's most picture-perfect city.
Rome
Rome is home to some of the world's most breathtaking architectural sites and Renaissance art. It's impossible not to feel the pull of the past when spending time in the Italian capital. Get lost in Rome's royal atmosphere at the Coliseum, the Pantheon and the Roman Forum. Brave the queues and wonder at St Peter's and the Sistine Chapel, while learning about how the Vatican and Christianity came to take power.
Hong Kong
The views of the towering skyscrapers(摩天大楼) of Hong Kong Island from Victoria Harbor are typical, while the Mid-Level Escalators make exploring the central district's bars, restaurants and backstreets a breeze. Across the water, Kowloon's neon(霓虹灯) streets are more lively and reward brave tourists with an up-close view of the real Hong Kong. Beyond are some of the greenest hiking spaces and emptiest beaches in Asia.
Hawaii
Thick forests. Vast sandy bays. And that gorgeous ocean. Hawaii is undoubtedly some kind of paradise. Unlike any other US state, thanks to its location far out in the Pacific, this is a place for adventurers, sun seekers and dreamers. Chill on Waikiki Beach, wonder at the the landscape in Volcanoes National Park or bring a surfboard and make like the locals by riding some of the best waves the world has to offer.
1. Where should you go if you want to have typical French food?A.Montmartre. | B.St Germain. |
C.Louvre to Notre Dame. | D.Les Invalides. |
A.Adventurous life. | B.Architecture and art. |
C.Sunshine on the beach. | D.Classic coffee and food. |
A.They are large in size. | B.They are located in Asia. |
C.They are located by the sea. | D.They are paradise for surfing. |
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【推荐1】Cheapest Islands in the World to Visit
Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas
As the northernmost of the 700 islands of the Bahamas, Grand Bahama dishes up plenty of cheap activities alongside its white-sand beaches. Visiting Lucayan National Park, which is home to both beloved Gold Rock Beach and one of the largest underwater cave (洞穴) systems in the world, is an affordable trip. There are hotel rooms at $80 a night.
Madeira, Portugal
Though closer to mainland Africa, Madeira is a part of Portugal known for its breathtaking natural beauty. Visitors can find hotels starting at $85 a night, and enjoy plenty of low-cost activities, like rowing a boat around the volcanic Porto Moniz natural swimming pools, and admiring the never-ending views around the island. No wonder it’s been called the “Hawaii of Europe”.
Dominican Republic
Looking for one of the least expensive Caribbean islands? The Dominican Republic is full of affordable surprises. In Santo Domingo, walk around Zona Colonial, the historic heart of the country’s capital, you’ll find castles, cathedrals (教堂), cobblestone streets, and cafés around every corner. During the low season (summer), you can find hotel deals starting at $33 a night.
Sri Lanka
Do you want to spend just $25~50 a day? Then go to Sri Lanka. Since the South Asian island country is one of the largest tea producers in the world, start with a tea factory tour on a peaceful hike. Taking a train ride through the hills from Kandy to Badulla or from Colombo to Galle is an enjoyable and affordable way to see the countryside.
1. What can you do in Lucayan National Park?A.Visit a huge castle. | B.Enjoy the beautiful beach. |
C.Swim in Porto Moniz. | D.Go on a tea factory tour. |
A.It requires booking. | B.It has historic sites. |
C.It is famous for tea. | D.It is closed in summer. |
A.Dominica. | B.The Bahamas. | C.Portugal. | D.Sri Lanka. |
【推荐2】Guided Tours in the British Museum
Around the world in 70 minutes tour
Explore some of the most famous objects on display at the Museum. See the details of the characterful Lewis Chessmen, surprise yourself at the ancient texts on the world-famous Rosetta Stone and get closer to more highlights from the collection.
Time:11:30〜12:40, 13 Feb 2022—29 May 2022
Price: £14 (Adults and children aged 12+)
Life and death in ancient Egypt
Discover how people lived and died in ancient Egypt, and explore their hopes for the afterlife. From statues and models of daily life to wall paintings, investigate what tombs and burial goods tell us about the lives of ancient Egyptians.
Time: 09:00〜10:00, 13 Feb 2022-18 Dec 2022
Price: £33; £30 (students, disabled visitors); £16.50 (Ages 5—15 years); Free for under 5s
An introduction to China
Gain an insight into the development of Chinese history and culture from 5000 BC to the present day. Appreciate the exhibits featuring Tang dynasty tomb figures and Ming dynasty blue-and-white porcelain.
Time: 09:00〜10:00, 19 Feb 2022—17 Dec 2022
Price: £33; £30 (students, disabled visitors); £16.50 (Ages 5—15 years); Free for under 5s
An introduction to ancient Greece
Start from the rise of the Greek city states to the empire of Alexander the Great. Enjoy some of the highlights of the collection, including sculptures from the Parthenon and the Mausoleum of Halikamassos, regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Time: 09:00〜10:00, 24 Feb 2022-26 Jun 2022
Price: £33; £30 (students, disabled visitors); £16.50 (Ages 5—15 years); Free for under 5s
1. When can you see the Rosetta Stone?A.At 9:30, 15 Feb. | B.At 11:30, 26 May. |
C.At 12:00, 6 Jun. | D.At 12:30, 17 Dec. |
A.Explore ancient tombs and burial goods. |
B.Witness the development of the country. |
C.Visit most famous galleries of the country. |
D.Appreciate sculptures from the Parthenon. |
A.£33. | B.£49.5. | C.£66. | D.£82.5. |
【推荐3】From the gardens of Iceland to the mountains of Nepal, here are four places to celebrate abundance and beauty in the natural world.
Keukenhof Gardens, the Netherlands
The Netherlands produces nearly 90% of the world's tulips, making it the unique destination for a wonderful spring experience. Cycle along the 25-mile Flower Route, where flower fields paint the countryside in bright colors. Travelers can also visit Keukenhof Gardens 16 miles southwest of Amsterdam. Considered the world's largest flower garden, Keukenhof features seven million flowering tulips from March to May.
Umm Qais, Jordan
Despite being 75% desert, Jordan's northern highlands burst with brightly colored flowers from March to May. Take a self-guided hike on one of the several ancient trails starting from the ruins of Umm Qais or hire a local guide who can offer cultural and historical context and help you identify wildflowers along the way, including Jordan's endangered national flower, the black iris.
Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina
Travelers can find a wealth of plant species in North Carolina's mountains—the most in any similarly sized area in North America. The best known may be the pink and purple rhododendrons that blanket the Blue Ridge Mountains in summer.
Numerous hiking trails leading to the amazing sights are just 30 miles from downtown Asheville. In June, travelers can take the hour-long drive from Asheville to Bakersville to enjoy the North Carolina Rhododendron Festival.
Ghorepani Poon Hill, Nepal
Travelling along the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek in spring offers breathtaking views of the country's iconic rhododendrons. March or April gives travelers the rhododendrons in full bloom, but November gives drier weather. Go with local Sherpa guides and cooks—it's part of the experience.
1. What is probably the best time to see the tulips in Keukenhof Gardens?A.February. | B.April. | C.June. | D.November. |
A.Jordan. | B.America. | C.Nepal. | D.The Netherlands. |
A.They are surrounded by deserts. | B.They have the most plant species. |
C.They offer unique ancient ruins. | D.They are known for the same flower. |
【推荐1】People have known for a long time that plants can hear, see, smell and communicate with each other. Now, they have been recorded making sounds when stressed.
In a study, Itzhak Khait and his team found that tomato and tobacco plants can make ultrasonic( 超声的 ) noises. The plant “cry out” due to lack of water, or when they are cut. The sound is just too high for human to hear.
Microphones were placed 10 centimeters away from the plants and picked up sounds in the range of 20 to 100,000 hertz( 赫兹). Human hearing usually ranges from 20 to 20,000 hertz. On average, “thirsty” tomato plants made 35 sounds an hour, while tobacco plants made 11. When plant was cut, tomato plants made an average of 25 sounds in the following hour, and tobacco plants 15.
Perhaps most interestingly, different types of stress led to different sounds. The researchers used a special machine to separate the plants’ sounds from those of wind, rain and other noises of the greenhouses. In most cases, it correctly told whether the stress was caused by dryness or a cut. Water-hungry tobacco made louder sounds than cut tobacco, for example. Although Khait and his team only looked at tomato and tobacco plants, they thought other plants also made sounds when stressed. Khait’s report also suggested that insects could hear the sound up to 5 meters away and respond.
The team said if farmers could hear these sounds, they could give plants the water they need. As climate change causes more droughts(干旱), they said this would be important information for farmers, for the sound that drought-stressed plants made could be used in agriculture.
If plants are screaming for fear of their survival, should we be thankful we can’t hear them?
1. Which did Khait and his team find from their research?A.Only tomato plants could make ultrasonic noises. |
B.Humans can hear plants crying while cutting them. |
C.Plants were able to produce sounds when stressed. |
D.Plants made ultrasonic noises to communicate with each other. |
A.Cut tobacco plants made weaker sounds than drought-stressed ones. |
B.Tomato plants reacted to different stresses with the same sound. |
C.Cut tomato plants produced more sounds than water-hungry ones. |
D.Tobacco plants made louder sounds than tomato plants when short of water. |
A.Farmers imagine what the future agriculture will be like. |
B.Farmers have contributed a lot to the research. |
C.Farmers can apply the result of the research to agriculture. |
D.Farmers will face lots of challenges in the future. |
A.A nature magazine. | B.A novel. | C.A diary. | D.A guidebook. |
【推荐2】Perhaps some girls are wondering whether their kitties can see colors. The simple answer is yes, but the detailed answer is much more interesting.
To help you understand how your cat sees, it’s helpful to understand how our eyes work. It’s the eye and brain working together that turn light into color. Our eyes can react to the light and send signals to the brain. Those signals are translated into colors. The amount of three primary colors — red, blue, and green determines the final color your brain registers. It’s thought that people can see as many as one million colors.
Both people and cats have three different types of cones (视锥细胞), allowing us to see that red, blue, and green. The big difference is that cats have considerably fewer overall cones than people. As a result, they’re not able to see as many different color variations as we are. There’s also a difference in the richness of color they see because they are much less sensitive to changes in light than we are.
Compared with humans, cats tend to see blues, greens, and grays best. Cats can easily tell the difference between these three colors groups. However, reds and pinks, and likely yellows, are difficult for cats to tell. However, cats can see much better in low light than we can. They have more rods (视杆细胞) (responsible for detecting motion) than humans, so they better detect small movements that are significantly farther away. Cats have broader surrounding vision since their eyes are set more on the sides of the head.
Interestingly, cats can’t see well close, right in front of their face. If you’ve been wondering why your cat doesn’t play well when you shake a toy right in front of them, it’s because they can’t see it. They’re using their other senses to figure out where that toy is.
1. Which may replace the underlined word “registers” in Paragraph 2?A.Imagines. | B.Shows. | C.Carries. | D.Records |
A.Their overall cones are fewer. | B.They have better color vision. |
C.Their movements are smaller. | D.They see better in low light. |
A.Reds and pinks. | B.Blues and greens. |
C.Yellows and oranges. | D.Purples and browns. |
A.Cats see better than us. | B.Cats’ cones are different. |
C.Cats can see differently. | D.Cats’ vision is larger than ours. |
【推荐3】For the first time, China’s South Pole researchers can eat fresh vegetables grown regularly, according to Wang Zheng, the grower, who came home last month after a 400-day mission in Antarctica.
“Growing vegetables in Antarctica reminded me of The Martian, a scifi movie about an astronaut who survives alone on the Mars by eating potatoes he grows there,” Wang said on Friday. “I totally understand the main character of the movie. I understand how he feels when he watches a small green plant grow in a fragile manmade environment,” said the 40-yearold doctor. But he admitted that the conditions he faced in the Antarctic were much better than those in the film.
Wang said the growth chamber (生长室) at the Zhongshan Station, had only a low yield when it was established in 2013. The amount was too small to make it possible for researchers to have vegetable dishes. To increase the yield, he reduced the number of vegetable varieties and focused on only some fastgrowing ones, which makes the output stable. As a result, during much of his stay there, at least one vegetable dish, such as cucumbers, lettuce or cabbage, was served at every meal for a group of 18 researchers.
Wang, an orthopedist, said he knew nothing about botany or farming before he arrived at the station in December, 2014. “I was given this job probably because my office is next to the growth chamber, and as a doctor, I had more spare time than others,” Wang said. He considered many factors, such as light, temperature and humidity. Light music is played in the 16-squaremeter greenhouse around the clock. “Mild music is good for vegetable growth,” he said. “We also played Buddhist music, which has soft melody.”
“Growers before me did very good work. My job was to maintain the chamber and keep everything working.” Before the harvest, researchers had a very limited vegetable supply—mostly potatoes and cabbage, which taste awful after months of storage. “Because of our success in growing vegetables, we can have fresh vegetables every day,” he said. “The Russian station is no more than one kilometer away from ours. We even had enough vegetables to invite our Russian colleagues for dinner.”
1. About Wang Zheng, which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A.Before Wang Zheng, researchers in South Pole have no vegetables to eat. |
B.He stayed in Antarctica for more than a year before he came back home. |
C.His idea of growing vegetables in Antarctica comes from an astronaut. |
D.He was sent to breed vegetables because he is an expert in it. |
A.Wetness. | B.Personality. | C.Soil. | D.Heat. |
A.Light. | B.Temperature. | C.Humidity. | D.Mild music. |
A.The former growers did not do as well as Wang did. |
B.Chinese and Russian researchers get on well with each other. |
C.Cabbage and potatoes are not suitable for cooking. |
D.The Russian station is far away from the Chinese station. |
【推荐1】You don't need to spend a long layover(短暂停留) in a passenger lounge. Some airports offer free or low-cost local tours to connecting passengers. "If you have a five- or six-hour layover, you can easily see several things, "said Brendan Dorsey of The Points Guy, a site devoted to traveling on points and miles. Some tours have fees, and it's important to check on visa requirements.
Incheon Airport, South Korea South Korea’s main airport makes it simple to visit the capital city of Seoul. Passengers can tour temples, caves and palaces, or even sign up for downtown shopping. " You only need a couple hours, "Dorsey says. "It's a stress-free way to see the city. |
Istanbul Airport Istanbul recently opened a new $12 billion airport, but continues a long tradition of free tours for passengers on its flagship airline, Turkish Airlines. Passengers with at least a six-hour layover can hit top historic districts and have a chance to sample Turkish food. And those with a layover of more than 20 hours may even be offered for a free hotel stay. |
Narita Airport, Japan With just a few hours in Japan, you still have time to dress up like a samurai or ninja on one of several English-speaking trips offered by the airport. Along with a cosplay visit to a historic theme park, visitors can tour temples, take a nature hike or sample a home-style Japanese meal. Tours are free but don't include the cost of public transportation or entrance fees. |
Taoyuan International Airport, Taiwan If your layover lasts from seven to 24 hours, you're offered free tours of the island. Passengers can store their bags at the airport, freeing them up to take their choice of two half-day city tours provided by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau. Tours can be booked on arrival but often fill up, making reservations advisable. |
1. Which of the following is true for the layover passengers according to the passage?
A.None of the airports listed in the passage charge layover passengers fees. |
B.Passengers can take free public transport to visit a historic theme park from Narita Airport. |
C.Passengers are advised to book their trips in advance if they want to tour around Taiwan. |
D.Passengers can get dressed up and have a free hotel stay provided by Incheon Airport. |
A.Stay in a hotel free of charge. |
B.Visit of historical temples. |
C.Convenience of shopping downtown. |
D.Taste of traditional food. |
【推荐2】Several years ago, a television reporter was talking to three of the most important people in America. One was a very rich banker, another owned one of the largest companies in the world and the third owned many buildings in the centre of New York. The reporter was talking to them about being important.
“How do we know if someone is really important?” The reporter asked the banker.
The banker thought for a few moments and then said, “I think anybody who is invited to the White House to meet the President of the United States is really important.”
The reporter then turned to the owner of the very large company. “Do you agree with that?” She asked.
The man shook his head, “No. I think the President invites a lot of people to the White House. You’d only be important if while you were visiting the President, there was a telephone call from the President of another country, and the President of the US said he was too busy to answer it.”
The reporter then turned to the third man, “Do you think so?”
“No, I don’t,” he said. “I don’t think that makes the visitor important. That makes the President important. “
“Then what would make the visitor important?” The reporter and the other two men asked.
“Oh, I think if the visitor to the White House was talking to the President and the phone rang, and the President picked up the receiver, listened and then said, “It is for you.”
1. The story happened in______.A.England | B.America |
C.Japan | D.Australia |
A.Two men and two women. |
B.Three men and one woman. |
C.Three women and one man. |
D.Four women. |
A.he was important because he owned many buildings in the centre of New York. |
B.the banker was really important. |
C.the visitor was really important if he was talking to the President and the President received a telephone call for the visitor. |
D.the person who worked in the White House was really important. |
How words came into being is unknown.All we assume is that some early men invented cortain sounds,in one way or another,to express thoughts and feelings,actions and things,so that they could talk with each other.Later they agreed upon certain signs,called letters,which could be put together to show those sounds,and which could be written down.Those sounds,whether spoken or written in letters,are called words.
The power of words,then,lies in their associations-the things they bring up to our minds.Words become filled with meaning for us by experience;and the longer we live,the more certain words bring back to us the happy and sad events of our past;and the more we read and learn,the more the number of words that mean something to us increases.
Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which have powerful effects on our minds and feelings.This clever use of words is what we call literary style.Above all,the real poet is a master of words.He can express his meaning in words which sing like music,and which by their position and association can move men to tears.We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use then correctly,or they will make our speech silly and common.
1. We learn from the text that language might have begun with( )
A.expressions | B.actions | C.signs | D.sounds |
A.The ……of new words | B.The importance of old words |
C.The relation of human experience with words | D.The gradual change and development of words |
A.Use words skilfully | B.Make musical speeches |
C.Learn poems by heart | D.Associate with listeners |
One of the most fun and fulfilling things during the season is to throw a Halloween party and boogie through the night with friends and family. When pumpkins, witch's hats and spiders make their annual appearance you can tell Halloween is approaching.
Whether it's a party for children or just one for adults, there are so many great treats, games, music and activities that you can enjoy yourselves in the city.
Dark Mirror-themed Party
With a scary theme - Dark Mirror (黑暗之镜), Lan Kwai Fong Chengdu this year will host a big Halloween party on October 31st with these elements: Ghost Parade, Haunted House, Costume Contest and so on. Participants could enjoy live music show, dance and play “trick or treat” games in the public outdoor area.
Venue:Lan Kwai Fong Chengdu, 1 Shuijing Street
Halloween Carnival Party
The Chengdu Happy Valley Amusement Park is to host a Halloween Carnival Party that features magic performances, live rock bands performance and lots of wicked events for participants. The Halloween season in the park will last till November 11 with admission from 80 to 150 yuan.
Venue: 16 Xihua Avenue
Beer Nest Halloween Party
The Beer Nest I and Beer Nest II will be decorated in a haunted (闹鬼的) house style and there will be scary movies playing on the big screens of the Beer Nest II. Entertaining activities, such as food & drink specials, live DJs, cool music and Spooky Kids Workshops, will be held and a professional markup artist from Sweden will be there for those who want to make an impression Halloween night.
Halloween E-sports Night Party
The Halloween E-sports Night to take place on October 31 is one of the highlights of the E-sports Cartoon and Animation Festival to be held in Chengdu Eastern Suburb Memory on October 31-November 1. It will offer relevant activities including cosplay showcases, e-sports competition and live music shows as a platform to communicate with celebrated anime artists and cartoon lovers.
Venue:4 Mid-section,South Jianshe Road
1. How can we tell Halloween is approaching?A.People are eating pumpkins. | B.Witch's hats are sitting on the head. |
C.Spiders are weaving nets at the corner. | D.Families or friends are getting together. |
A.Dark Mirror-themed Party. | B.Beer Nest Halloween Party. |
C.Halloween Carnival Party. | D.Halloween E-sports Night Party. |
A.Cosplay. | B.Food. |
C.Music. | D.Magic. |
A.Make cartoon shows. | B.Attend E-Game competitions. |
C.Learn to arrange cosplay shows. | D.Exchange ideas with anime artists. |
A.The party will be held in two places one after another. |
B.Scary movies will be played in the public outdoor area. |
C.A Sweden artist is expected to bring joy to the party. |
D.The party will be decorated in a traditional Chinese way. |
【推荐2】Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
Location: South Korea
The Moonlight Rainbow Fountain is the world's longest bridge fountain. In order to be eco-friendly, it repeatedly gets water from the Han River below. When water comes out with music, 10, 000 LED lights switch on, and a rainbow effect appears.
The Giant
Location: Austria
The Giant is designed by Austrian artist Andre Heller. It has a huge face with bright eyes and a watering mouth. The outside is covered with green grass. Its inside has a wonderful structure(结构).
Metalmorphosis
Location: USA
It is a fountain, a sculpture and also a performing work of art. The high- tech artistic work attracts people from all over the world. The fountain is made of more than 20 stainless steel plates(不锈钢板). They can form a huge head when turned to a certain angle. Whenever the head appears, it shoots water.
Nacka Fountain
Location: Sweden
Nacka Fountain is designed as a peace monument(纪念碑) for the founding of the United Nations. The main structure of Nacka Fountain is made of bronze. There are two sculptures on it. The fountain shoots water into the sea.
71 Fountain
Location: USA
The great fountain is on Highway 71 in Ohio. It looks like a huge wheel surrounded by a green environment. The major part is a huge ring.
1. Which fountain is built on a bridge?A.The Giant. | B.71 Fountain. |
C.Nacka Fountain. | D.Moonlight Rainbow Fountain. |
A.They sit in America. | B.They are made of bronze. |
C.They appear as a big head. | D.They are designed by the same artist. |
A.It is in honor of peace. | B.It is surrounded by sea. |
C.It is environment-friendly. | D.It is named after a highway. |
【推荐3】If you are looking for part-time jobs at the Penn State University Park campus, you’ve come to the right place! Chances are that we have right jobs for you. So, where should you begin? Just look through the jobs below and you’ll immediately find the part-time jobs you like.
PART-TIME LIBRARY STAFF ASSITANT
Date Announced: 04/03/2019 Job Number: 84944
Work Unit: University Libraries and Scholarly Communications
Department: Common Services
Process library materials and staff service desks in the Pattee/Paterno Library. Duties include circulation (借出) of course reserves (课程参考资料) and computers; processing, sorting and shelving materials; and assisting with opening or closing library areas. Service desk duties include checking out materials, assisting users with accessing various types of library resources, providing user reference services and safe entrances to the equipment. Successful applicants (申请人) must be dependable, flexible, and willing to provide excellent customer service for library visitors. Weekend and evening availability (可用) preferred. Your cover letter and CV listing scheduling availability (days and times) should go with your completed online job application.
PART-TIME STUDENT SERVICES SUPPORT
Date Announced: 03/31/2019 Job Number: 84218
Work Unit: College of Engineering
Department: SEDTAPP
The College of Engineering, School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP) seeks to hire numerous Penn State students at University Park to fill part-time positions in each of its programs, which include Engineering Design programs, Engineering Leadership Development programs, and Entrepreneurship (企业家精神) programs. These positions may include undergraduate teaching assistants, graduate teaching assistants, SEDTAPP Make Space assistants, or staff assistants. Hours and payments for these positions will vary and working time will be not over 20 hours per work week. Positions open until filled.
1. What is required for the library staff assistant?A.Professional competence. | B.Working experience. |
C.Available working time. | D.Having various hobbies. |
A.They work mostly at weekends. |
B.They are likely to get paid differently. |
C.They work for at least 20 hours per week. |
D.They are required to be good at engineering. |
A.To offer advice to job seekers. | B.To compare different jobs. |
C.To encourage students to do part-time jobs. | D.To provide job information. |