See the Great Smoky Mountains in an amazing and unique way—from the air on a scenic helicopter tour! Passengers will get to fly over the Great Smoky Mountains for a birds eye view of the top sights in the area. These tours offer breathtaking views of your favorite Gatlinburg landmarks so be sure to pursue one!
Lake View Tour
Available Now until 12/21
Explore Douglas Lake as well as the Great Smoky Mountains on this 12 mile journey through the skies. Visitors will be treated to glorious views of the French Broad River and Douglas Lake. Other highlights on this tour include Smokies farmland and Douglas Dam, a World War II era dam. The experience lasts approximately 6 minutes.
Mountain Valley Tour
Available Now until 12/24
This 24 mile tour, is the perfect addition to your sightseeing adventures in the Smokies. During this flight, you’ll see the gorgeous Tennessee Valley, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Bluff and Sugarloaf Mountains. This is the best flight to choose if you want to get amazing mountain views. The entire experience lasts approximately 12 minutes.
National Park Tour
Available Now until 12/28
This 50 mile National Park Tour which lasts approximately 25 minutes is an amazing adventure through the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding areas. As for natural wonders, the tour is sure to impress and is a must-have!
Gatlinburg Tour
Available Now until 12/30
Gatlinburg, TN is one of the most gorgeous cities in the Smoky Mountain area. Take to the skies to get the best views of the beautiful city, Gatlinburg. The tour lasts for 40 miles and approximately 18 minutes.
1. What is the purpose of this text?A.To introduce the Great Smoky Mountains’ amazing views. |
B.To explain what you can see in Helicopter Tours. |
C.To advertise Great Smoky Mountains Helicopter Tours. |
D.To recommend some good travel destinations. |
A.Lake View Tour. | B.Mountain Valley Tour. |
C.National Park Tour. | D.Gatlinburg Tour. |
A.They are unforgettable for the tourists. | B.They last approximately equal time. |
C.They can be taken on any day in December. | D.They cost more than common ones. |
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【推荐1】Read the following things before entering the museum.
Admission
Welcome to National Museum of China (NMC). Please enter the North Gate with your ID card security check.You can visit NMC exhibitions free of change during the opening hours.
A paid special exhibition is suggested in the Ticket office. at the service counter of the West Hall and on NMC's official website, and its tickets are sold at the entrance of the related exhibition hall.
Identity document (证件):ID cart, Muden, ID card, passport, Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao. Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwanese, driving
Opening Hours
9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Last admission at 4:30 p.m., closed at 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays (including the Mondays of public holidays)
Notice to Visitors
Food and drinks will be inspected to be brought in.
Luggage shall be deposited (寄存)after security check before visiting.
Controlled knives, lighten and pets are not allowed.
Please keep your voice down and silence your mobile phone.
Please do not touch the objects on display.
Please help to keep a clean and comfortable environment.
Instructions on Photo-talking
You are kindly reminded not to use flashlight. If photo taking is not permitted, obvious reminders will be put both at the entrance of and inside the exhibition hall; you should pay attention to such reminders.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
1. Which do we know about NMC?A.Nobody can enter it for free. |
B.It a open to people from th« mainland only. |
C.Visitors should enter the North Gate before security check. |
D.Its special exhibition tickets are sold at the entrance of the related exhibition hall. |
A.3:00 p.m,Sunday. | B.4:45 p.m., Monday. |
C.5:00 p.m, Saturday. | D.9:00 a.m, Monday. |
A.Walking a dog. | B.Bringing in luggage. |
C.Talking photos. | D.Touching the objects on display. |
【推荐2】Do you know how to write a good advertisement?
●It stresses a benefit. The main selling plan is not cleverly hidden but is made immediately clear, for example, “How to Win Friends and Influence People.”
●It makes people curious about the ad and invite readership. The key here is not to be offensive (冒犯的) but to focus on the strongest interests and concerns of your target audience, for example, “Do you Make These Mistakes in English?” appeals to the reader’s desire to avoid embarrassment and write and speak properly.
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●It makes a strong offer.
A.It provides information. |
B.Let me tell you something about this. |
C.They never sell products that are poor in quality. |
D.Here are some characteristics(特征) of a successful print ad. |
E.Without an offer, these people are not encouraged to reach you. |
F.It effects a high level of knowledge and understanding of the product. |
G.Good ads tell the readers what to do next and encourage them to take it now. |
【推荐3】What’s On?
Electric Underground
7.30pm-1.00am Free at the Cyclops Theatre
Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.
Gee Whizz
8.30pm-10.30pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope
Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).
Simon’s Workshop
5.00pm-7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage
This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.
Charlotte Stone
8.00pm-11.00pm Pizza World
Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.
1. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?A.Jules Skye. | B.Gee Whizz. |
C.Charlotte Stone. | D.James Pickering. |
A.The Cyclops Theatre | B.Kaleidoscope |
C.Victoria Stage | D.Pizza World |
A.5.00pm-7.30pm. | B.7.30pm-1.00am. |
C.8.00pm-11.00pm. | D.8.30pm-10.30pm. |
【推荐1】Campeche is a city with a tumultuous history. Originally this area was settled by the Mayans. The first Spanish colonizers arrived in 1517 and established Campeche as the main port in the region. Unsurprisingly, this made Campeche an attractive target for pirates who first arrived in the late 16 century. For the next 200 years, Campeche was frequently attacked. Nevertheless, it is a delightful city and filled with interesting things to do.
Explore the old city of Campeche
There are a lot of beautiful restored old towns in Mexico, but Campeche is one of the nicest, cleanest and most elegant. The Campeche neighborhood is lovely and colorful, with neat sidewalks and smoothly laid out roads!
Wander along the Campeche Malecon
One of the nicest things about Campeche is its waterfront setting. The best way to enjoy that? Wandering along the malecon, or the walkway along the waterfront, just before sunset. This is the time when it cools down and everyone comes out to see things and to be seen. You'll see couples posing for photographers, joggers, cyclists, elderly people having conversations and groups of teenagers giggling.
Stop for a Bite at Calle 59
Calle 59 is a pedestrian-only street filled with outdoor tables from the surrounding restaurants. You can cat here at night, but a lot of people come for drinks. This is the one place in Campeche that feels touristy—its tables are filled with giant beers that get shared among multiple peoples.
1. Which of the following sentence can best describe Campeche?A.Campeche has a large population. |
B.Campeche is a city with mixed heritage. |
C.Campeche has experienced years of civil war. |
D.Campeche once appealed to pirates for its culture. |
A.Having a nice walk along the malecon. | B.Enjoying the atmosphere of Campeche. |
C.Drinking beers in the restaurants. | D.Taking some pictures of the sunset. |
A.Mexico. | B.Calle 59. |
C.The Campeche neighborhood. | D.The Campeche Malecon. |
【推荐2】An adventurous Indian Ocean break can easily capture the imaginations of the whole family. Here are the best option, with trips to suit pre-schoolers to teens.
Mauritius
A ride through the waters of northwest Mauritius in Blue Safari’s 10-seater submarine gives children (aged nine months and up) the rare chance to explore beneath the surface to a depth of 35 meters. Everyone gets a window to the underwater world.
The Maldives
The Maldives is a good place to inspire young minds to dig deeper into the ocean. At Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, in the Baa Atoll north of Male, your teens can learn what is happening and why, and also help a scientist to create new reefs; back home, they can watch their reef flourish online.
Kerala
The rivers of the southern coastal state of Kerala are an ideal introduction to India for young imaginations. Setting sail on a houseboat, kids will find the village life along the waterways fascinating, and they can play a part in it on trips to local markets to pick up souvenirs (guided by houseboat staff).
Réunion
Covered in green, with plunging waterfalls and black-sand beaches, small Reunion is not a typical Indian Ocean island. Hike up to the Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, with over 600 miles of trails to occupy excited teenagers, or ‘aqua hike’ the Langevin River, which involves a mix of canyoning and whitewater swimming.
1. What do trips to Mauritius and the Maldives have in common?A.They are home to reefs. | B.They have online practice. |
C.They own special souvenirs. | D.They offer underwater projects. |
A.Mauritius. | B.The Maldives. | C.Kerala. | D.Reunion. |
A.It is a coral island. | B.It suits teenagers best. |
C.It is near an active volcano. | D.It has water sports events. |
【推荐3】If you are the type of traveler who just wants a suitable place to hang up your hat and you don’t want to spend a fortune to do it, here are several ways to save on your next hotel room.
Be flexible
Hotel rates are based on supply and demand, so beware of peak periods. If your destination’s high season is from December through April and you’re trying to book near the end of April, you might find considerable savings if you change your travel dates by a week or two.
Check Hotel Websites
The large travel-booking websites often sell rooms from the middlemen (中间商) who have bought up empty hotel rooms. But the major hotel chains also offer last-minute discounts, and because they are not paying the middlemen, they sometimes have better deals than the travel sites.
Don’t be afraid to bargain
Most people are so intimidated by know-it-all hotel desk clerks that they don’t bargain for a better deal. But bargaining for a better deal is often worth the trouble, because most hotel general managers would prefer having a customer paying a lower-than-usual rate to no customer at all. And if you find something unfair on your hotel bill, don’t be afraid to complain. To create and promote goodwill, hotels will often reduce or cancel such charges.
Avoid hidden costs
Expensive little extras hotels never mention they may increase the cost of your stay. Don’t let this happen. Find out about resort fees for parking and Internet use before you agree to stay. And don’t touch the hotel’s phone unless you absolutely have to—the rates can be more than $5 a minute even inside the United States.
1. According to the passage, which of the following will save you some money?A.Change your visiting places in high season. |
B.Book an order for the room with the hotel far ahead of schedule. |
C.Make arrangements for travelling during off-peak periods. |
D.Make a demand directly on the middlemen for a fair price. |
A.managers would rather have a customer paying less than have no one. |
B.there are many business items which should not be charged. |
C.customers are usually afraid to complain about the unreasonable high price. |
D.the desk clerks and managers often cheat the travelers by false pretenses. |
A.Advertise the hotels | B.Encourage the hotel business |
C.Do a service for the customers | D.Introduce the hotel services |
【推荐1】Asia is the birthplace of the world’s three ancient civilizations: ancient China, ancient India and Babylon. Each gave the world different architectural styles and global landmarks.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an ancient defense project with the longest construction time and the largest workload put into a landmark, stretching out to a total length of more than 50,000 kilometers. Only when you have been to the Great Wall and witnessed its majesty can you truly say you have visited China.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
The Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest religious monuments in the world, built on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum.
Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage“.
The Borobudur, Indonesia
The Borobudur is a ninth-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Magelang Regency, not far from the town of Muntilan, in Central Java, Indonesia. It is the world’s largest Buddhist temple. Evidence suggests that Borobudur was constructed in the ninth century.
1. Which of the following was built to protect its country?A.Angkor Wat. | B.Taj Mahal. | C.The Borobudur. | D.The Great Wall. |
A.It was built near a river. |
B.It was a mausoleum for Shah. |
C.It was completed in 1632. |
D.It was the jewel of Buddhist art. |
A.Culture. | B.Education. | C.Politics. | D.Entertainment. |
【推荐2】Exploit your parking space
An unused parking space or garage can make money.If you live near a city center or an airport, you could make anything up to£200 or£300 a week.Put an advertisement (广告) for free on Letpark or Atmyhousepark.
Rent (出租)a room
Spare room? Not only will a lodger (房客)earn you an income, but also, thanks to the governmentbacked “rent a room” program, you won't have to pay any tax on the first £4,500 you make per year.Try advertising your room on Roomspare or Roommateeasy.
Make money during special events
Don't want a fulltime lodger? Then rent on a shortterm basis.If you live in the capital, renting a room out during the Olympics or other big events could bring in money.Grashpadder can advertise your space.
Live on set
Renting your home out as a “film set” could earn you hundreds of pounds a day, depending on the film production company and how long your home is needed.A quick search on the Internet will bring up dozens of online companies that allow you to register your home for free—but you will be charged if your home gets picked.
Use your roof
You need the right kind of roof, but some energy companies pay the cost of fixing solar equipment (around £14,000)and let you use the energy produced for nothing.In return, they get paid for unused energy fed back into the National Grid.However, you have to sign a 25year agreement with the supplier, which could prevent you from changing the roof.
1. If you earn £5,000 from renting a room in one year, the tax you need to pay will be based on ________.A.£300 | B.£500 | C.£4,500 | D.£5,000 |
A.On Letpark. | B.On Roomspare. |
C.On Grashpadder. | D.On Roommateeasy. |
A.sign an agreement with the government |
B.pay around £14,000 for the equipment |
C.sell the roof to some energy companies |
D.keep the roof unchanged within 25 years |
A.Lodgers. | B.Advertisers. |
C.House owners. | D.Online companies. |
【推荐3】A recon study suggests that small shopping shifts can make a difference on green house gas emissions while improving your health. After analyzing the grocery purchases of more than 57,000 households, researchers found 71 percent could reduce their food carbon footprint by following three tips:
Skip the unhealthy snacks
Avoiding foods with high calorie counts and low nutritional value can reduce the total carbon footprint of household food consumption by nearly 10 percent. Items like candy, soda, and packaged snacks take more ingredients and more processing, which translates to higher environmental impacts.
Watch bulk buys
Households of one or two people may end up with food waste when they try to save money with bulk buys. Before you buy supersize, consider whether a three-pound jar of peanut butter will go bad before it’s used up.
Trim ready-made foods
One average microwave meal may not have a very large carbon footprint. But buying them regularly can add up to significant emissions because ready-made foods’ large sales volume increases their carbon emissions, the study found.
By taking the above measures, we could cut more than a quarter of emissions from household food consumption, the researchers say. Collective action can make a huge impact.
1. What is the purpose of the passage?A.To advertise a green product. | B.To promote green shopping changes. |
C.To convince people to buy green food. | D.To persuade readers to eat healthy diets. |
A.A piece of cake. | B.A mini packet of butter. |
C.Five kilograms of apples. | D.Two cups of 50-gram potato chips. |
A.They reduce calorie intake. | B.They lead to less food waste. |
C.they can be more economical. | D.They can lower carbon footprint. |
【推荐1】A new study shows that the more people read any kind of fiction, the better their language skills are likely to be. The piece was written by Sandra Martin-Chang, professor of education, and PhD student Stephanie Kozak. They found that people who enjoyed reading fiction at leisure (休闲) and those who identified themselves as readers scored higher on language tests, whereas those who read to access specific information scored more poorly on the same tests.
As leisure reading declines as a pastime for younger adults especially, Martin-Chang says emphasizing the fun aspect of it can draw them back to novels while at the same time improving their verbal abilities.
Martin-Chang and Kozak used a scale called the Predictors of Leisure Reading ( PoLR) to investigate reading behavior ( motivations, obstacles, attitudes and interests). They then examined how well the PoLR predicted the language skills o£ 200 undergraduate students, with all data gathered at York University. The researchers note that the age range of the subjects in the study is of key interest. In early adulthood, reading becomes self-directed rather than imposed by others, which makes this a key time to develop one's own reading habits. This population is also rather understudied, with most existing research focusing far more on children.
The researchers administered a series of measures over two separate half-hour sessions. First, the volunteers completed the 48-question PoLR scale measuring various reading factors. They were then given language tests similar to those found in the SAT and a measure of reading habits called the Author Recognition Test. Those who scored higher read more and have better verbal abilities than those who scored lower. After analyzing the data, the researchers concluded that reading enjoyment, positive attitudes and deeply established interests predicted" better verbal abilities and that they were more strongly associated with exposure to fiction than non-fiction.
Besides having better verbal abilities, lifelong readers are known to be more understanding, more empathetic (同感的),less prejudiced, to attain higher socioeconomic status and even to live longer, healthier live than non — readers. Teachers and parents can inspire a love of reading by letting young people read what they want, without guilt or shame.
1. According to the new study, people's language skills are mainly influenced by their readingA.environments | B.speeds | C.motivations | D.frequencies |
A.approved | B.recommended | C.forced | D.evaluated |
A.By making data analysis. | B.By conducting wide surveys. |
C.By consulting previous studies. | D.By making reasonable assumptions. |
A.Great pleasure of reading. | B.Various benefits of reading. |
C.Ways to be a lifelong reader. | D.Methods of developing reading skills. |
【推荐2】One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw my classmate Kyle walking home from school. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, “Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd.”
As I went on walking, I saw five kids running toward him. They knocked all his books down and tripped him, so he fell into the dirt. His glasses went flying. He looked up, and I saw the terrible sadness in his eyes.
My heart went out to him. So I walked to him, and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, I saw tears in his eyes. Then I handed him his glasses. He thanked me with a smile. I helped him pick up his books and asked him where he lived. Surprisingly, he lived near me, so we talked all the way home.
Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.
On graduation day, Kyle was chosen to speak, “Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers—but mostly your friends. I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story.”
I just looked at Kyle with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to run away from home over the weekend, He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker and was carrying all his things home so his mom wouldn't have to do it later. He gave me a little smile. Not until that moment did I realize the depth of his smiles. “Thankfully, my friend made me give up the idea of running away from home.”
1. What did the author think of Kyle when they first met?A.He was too weak. | B.He was easy-going. |
C.He was a little bit unusual. | D.He was too shy to speak to strangers. |
A.He never imagined saving someone's life. |
B.He didn't realize that he was Kyle's best gift. |
C.He didn't realize he made a big difference to Kyle. |
D.He never thought that Kyle would behave that well. |
A.A friend in need is a friend indeed. | B.One can kill two birds with one stone. |
C.Things of one kind come together. | D.With one small act, one can change a person's life. |
A.The Power of Your Ideas | B.A Meaningful Graduation Speech |
C.The Best Gift from My Friend | D.An Encouraging Story on Friendship |
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE about 11-DAY Tour of UZBEKISTAN?
A.It doesn’t cover all accommodation. |
B.It features small-group tour. |
C.Flights are booked through Wild Frontiers. |
D.It provides homestay with the locals. |
A.departure date | B.main attractions | C.price | D.flight information |
A.compare two options of the Silk Road adventure. |
B.highlight the cultural aspect of the advertised tours |
C.provide detailed information about the advertised tours |
D.promote an eco-friendly way of touring the Silk Road |