No matter what you’re interested in Atlanta has museums for you. Here are museums you can’t miss on a trip to Atlanta.
Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University
You don’t need to travel the world to find art from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, Asia, the Americas and the Near East. Fancy collections are housed here, located on the quadrangle （四方院子）of Emory University’s campus. It’s one of the premier ancient art museums in the Southeast.
Visiting Tip: Download a podcast discussing how to view the collections in unusual ways. Free admission.
Atlanta History Center
Start with native peoples who lived in what is now Georgia. Move into the Civil War era and see where Margaret Mitchell wrote her masterpiece, Gone With the Wind, or learn about Civil Rights hero Dr. Martin Luther King. Here you’ll explore the city’s origins and its accomplishments and tragedies.
Visiting Tip: The restored Atlanta Cyclorama, a painting of the Battle of Atlanta, re-opens in February 2019.
Center for Civil and Human Rights
From the American civil rights movements to what’s happening around the world today, it tells stories and inspires action. Visitors can see Dr. Martin Luther King’s personal papers and other items, while interactive displays help them understand what it was like to be a Freedom Rider. Despite the tragedies, the museum offers hope for a brighter future.
Visiting Tip: Record your own civil rights story. The staff will show them on the center’s walls.
Wonderland Museum of Atlanta
A visit to the museum is child’s play. Kids from 10 months to 8 years old won’t even realize they’re learning while they play in interactive zones. Education is disguised （伪装）as fun in this inviting museum, where children can pop into programs about music and movement, science, and more.
Visiting Tip: Let little Picassos create masterpieces on the Paint Wall in the Arts Studio. The price is not included in your admission ticket.
1. What is special about Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University?| A．It is accessible to visitors free of charge. |
| B．It is only intended for Emory University graduates. |
| C．It is the most famous ancient art museum in the US. |
| D．It houses ancient arts from every continent of the globe. |
| A．Teenagers can enjoy free admission. |
| B．Martin Luther King are remembered. |
| C．Classic tragedies are staged all day long. |
| D．They feature historical paintings on the wall. |
| A．Atlanta History Center. |
| B．Wonderland Museum of Atlanta. |
| C．Center for Civil and Human Rights. |
| D．Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University. |
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Formerly the home of one of the most profitable fishing industries, Great Yarmouth is a busy and very popular seaside resort. Undoubtedly, one of the most popular attractions is Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, a historic free entry pleasure park, which draws annually 1.5 million visitors. The two piers(码头), Britannia Pier and Wellington Pier, both contain family-orientated entertainment. As well as the usual thrills one would expect on a classic British seafront, Great Yarmouth also has a quieter side, with a fascinating heritage quarter to explore. Not many people know that Great Yarmouth has the most complete city walls after York, with heritage walks to help you discover this medieval (中世纪的) attraction along with several museums and houses dating back to many centuries. If ghost walks are more your cup of tea, Eerie Tales and Yarmouth Yarns is the tour for you.
Great Yarmouth is also a centre for the North Sea oil and gas industry and increasingly for offshore wind power. The Great Yarmouth Outer Harbour is a huge development currently taking place which can see larger ships coming to the town. The Great Yarmouth Maritime(海上的) Festival in September each year celebrates Great Yarmouth’s maritime heritage.
Over the past few years, Great Yarmouth has seen significant construction spending to improve and modernize the popular seafront area and to ensure it is linked to the town centre. Regent Road has a brilliant ceiling of light which is lit up in the evenings and is now a lovely street leading from the town centre to the seafront area.
1. What can we infer about the tour of the heritage area?
| A．It must be thrilling. |
| B．It is family-orientated. |
| C．You are advised to keep calm. |
| D．The visitors must love peace. |
| A．The fishing industry. |
| B．The oil and gas industry. |
| C．The wind power industry. |
| D．The tourist industry. |
| A．Money is spent handling the traffic jams. |
| B．Efforts are made to make it more convenient. |
| C．The housing conditions are greatly improved. |
| D．The service quality is being considered. |
| A．A dreaming tourist place — Great Yarmouth |
| B．A fishing town into a modern city |
| C．Main industries of Great Yarmouth |
| D．The rise of Great Yarmouth |
Joshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000 acres (英亩) large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. Although barren at first sight, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to climbing. Within a three-hour drive, Joshua Tree National Park takes at least a full day to visit.
Things to do
Hiking opportunities within the park include several choices, from 12 self-guided nature routines to all-day back-country hikes.
Joshua Tree NP has nine camping grounds, and back-country camping is also allowed.
Rock climbing is a popular activity in the park, which has 10 mountains greater than 5, 000 feet in height.
When to visit
Joshua Tree NP is open 365 days a year, although the best time to visit is October through April, when temperature is milder. The peak season is when the wild flowers bloom, and the summer months are the least crowded.
What to bring
In addition to your camera and telescope, be sure to carry lots of water. Park and guiding maps can be picked up at any of the three visitor centers.
Fees
Parking fees: You can buy a seven-day vehicle permit (周票) for $ 15, a single entry permit for $ 5, or Joshua Tree National Park annual (每年的) pass for $ 60.
Camping fees: They vary by camping ground
1. The underlined word “barren” in the first paragraph can be replaced by “________”.
| A．rich | B．deserted | C．useless | D．beautiful |
| A．September | B．May | C．June | D．March |
| A．$ 60 | B．$ 25 | C．$ 15 | D．$ 30 |
| A．There are guides for nature trails. |
| B．Tourists can easily visit the whole park within a day. |
| C．The camping fees at the nine camping grounds are different. |
| D．Tourists must take park and trail maps with them when they visit the park |
【推荐3】The New Jersey State Botanical (植物学的) Garden (NJBG) is a part of Ringwood State Park, New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, Department of Environmental Protection. It appears on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
Membership
It’s easy to join NJBG or renew your membership—or a gift membership—online, by phone or by mail. And it’s very important to the Botanical Garden. Your membership dollars help to protect the Garden, and provide educational activities for the general public. Thank you for your support!
To join or renew, please click on the section below for safe and convenient online payment. If you prefer to join by phone or mail, call the NJBG office at (973)962-9534 to get more information.
Membership Benefits
NJBG is an exciting and beautiful place to visit, with formal gardens, native woodlands, and about 5,000 species and varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers. Your NJBG membership enables you to purchase plants at a reduced price at plant shops.
Join NJBG Today
New Member | Individual | Family | Student |
Yearly | $35 | $60 | $25 |
Two Years | $60 | $110 | $40 |
Renew Membership
Membership Renewal | Individual | Family | Student |
Yearly | $30 | $50 | $25 |
Two Years | $50 | $90 | $40 |
| A．To provide service for the public. |
| B．To build a new botanical museum. |
| C．To improve the educational level of the gardeners. |
| D．To update NJBG’s payment system. |
| A．Joining in activities for free. | B．Visiting the Garden anytime. |
| C．Learning to care for a garden. | D．Buying plants at a lower price. |
| A．$60. | B．$90 | C．$100. | D．$110. |
【推荐1】If you're looking to fully experience Africa's breathtaking scenery, and have an eye for adventure, then there's only one place to be. Here, inside Africa picks four of the best hikes from across the continent.
1.Kilimanjaro
Make it to the top of Tanzania's 5,895-meter Kilimanjaro, and you'll be standing at Africa's highest point. The mountain is Africa's most-visited hiking destination, attracting tens of thousands of tourists and adventures every year.
You don't have to a technical climber to climb Mount Kilimanjaro; you just need not be pretty physically fit. There are six routes to choose from difficulty, scenery and success. No special equipment
2.Atlas mountains
The High Atlas is an impressive mountainous range in central Morocco that hosts North Africa's highest peak. Mount Toubkal, at 4,165 meters. There's a variety of routes to follow during your climb but inexperienced climbers should note that the hike through the mountain's challenging zones is quite demanding.
3.Mount Kenya
A long-extinct volcano. Mount Kenya is Africa's second-highest peak, at 5,199 meters.
Lying just south of the equator, the mountain's deep valleys and diverse wildlife will guarantee you wonderful scenery and a fantastic hiking experience.
The climb, however, to the mountain's steep ice-capped peaks is quite challenging, making it the most technical, probably, in that East African area.
4.Mount Meru
Mount Meru may forever exist in the shadow of its neighbor, Kilimanjaro, but Tanzania's second-highest mountain (4,565 meters) has its own devotees.
It's less known, but Mount Meru is for the true enthusiast who wants to experience what very few people actually do.
Mount Meru is often used by mountaineers to accustom themselves before trying to conquer Kilimanjaro, or by those wanting a hike with the local Massai.
1. What do we know about Kilimanjaro?| A．It's comparatively easy to climb. |
| B．It's Africa's second highest mountain. |
| C．Its six routes are equally difficult. |
| D．It lies to the east of Tanzania. |
A．To avoid big crowds of climbers.  | B．To hike with the local Massai. |
| C．To get used to the situation. | D．To experience what most people do. |
| A．Kilimanjaro | B．Atlas mountains |
| C．Mount Kenya | D．Mount Meru |
【推荐2】While known for its Pacific Ocean beaches and fashionable coastal towns, the Golden State is also home to many new and clean lakes where visitors can soak up the sun and cool off.
Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake is the largest reservoir in California at 30,000 acres wide. The lake is in Northern California and is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Los Angeles. With 370 miles of shoreline, it’s no surprise that renting a houseboat is a popular activity. Depending on their location, visitors can enjoy the view of Mt. Shasta, which has snow on its peak year-round.
Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake is another great option for those wanting to take a day trip from Los Angeles. It takes only two hours to drive there from downtown Los Angeles. Animal lovers can stop by the Big Bear Alpine Zoo to get an up-close look at the lake’s namesake (同名的物). The lake also has many hiking and biking trails along with plenty of fishing spots.
Lake Havasu
Lake Havasu is divided along the border of California and Arizona and is an oasis (绿洲) in the desert. It’s a five-hour drive from Los Angeles and a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Las Vegas. Visitors can fish or go boating on the lake that was formed from the Colorado River.
Mono Lake
Mono Lake is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains and spans more than 70 miles. It’s a five-hour drive from either Los Angeles or San Francisco. Visitors into fishing should head to a different lake because this body of water does not have any fish. It’s a salty lake, which means that it’s filled with saltwater and is two to three times saltier than the ocean.
1. What can we know about Shasta Lake?| A．It’s the biggest in America. |
| B．It’s located in Southern California. |
| C．Visitors can watch snow there. |
| D．Visitors can see bears there. |
| A．Shasta Lake. | B．Big Bear Lake. |
| C．Lake Havasu. | D．Mono Lake. |
| A．An animal lover. | B．A food lover. |
| C．A sports lover. | D．A fishing lover. |
On the top of my list is The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. It is basically the book version of the world-famous film of the same title, and it’s a wonderful companion to life.
What could be more motivating than a book that teaches you how to achieve everything that you’ve ever wanted to achieve — whatever that may be — using the law of attraction? This is a book that says nothing is impossible and more importantly, makes you believe it.
The Second Best Motivational Book: The Alchemist
The most inspirational books aren’t always self-help in nature. Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist is a must on every person’s shelf.
The story is of a young shepherd boy named Santiago who goes on an exciting adventure to reach his dreams. The book is full of philosophies and talks about the importance of understanding your personal legend.
The Third Best Motivational Book: The Happiness Project
Written by Gretchen Rubin, this is possibly one of the easiest and fun reads in the list. While it is indeed one of the most inspiring books I’ve come across recently, it is never preachy (说教的) as some books often become. Reading Rubin’s work is like reading the adventures of a good friend—funny, down-to-earth and inspiring.
The Fourth Best Motivational Book: Your Best Life Now
Joel Osteen’s book is a wonderful source of good advice and motivational tips. His book is simple and would be a wonderful companion to just about anybody.
When it comes to the best motivational books, everyone has an opinion. These are the books that made it to my list and I’m sure that you have your own set, too. I hope that these can help you live a better life.
1. What’s the writer’s purpose of writing this passage?| A．To persuade readers to live a better life. |
| B．To recommend some motivational books to readers. |
| C．To present that he loves reading motivational books. |
| D．To prove that he has come across some motivational books. |
| A．love making films about wonderful companions |
| B．want to teach something to others |
| C．need to achieve something difficult |
| D．have a very strong belief in themselves |
| A．Rhonda Byrne’s. |
| B．Paulo Coelho’s |
| C．Gretchen Rubin’s. |
| D．Joel Osteen’s |
| A．The Secret and The Happiness Project. |
| B．The Alchemist and Your Best Life Now. |
| C．The Secret and The Happiness Project. |
| D．The Happiness Project and Your Best Life Now. |
| A．Motivational Book Review. |
| B．Reading Skills of Motivational Books. |
| C．Motivational Books on Sale. |
| D．The Best Sellers of the Week — Motivational Books. |
