Life Outside London: Five Reasons to Visit the North of England!
Most people when visiting England will go to London. In fact most people don't even know much about England outside of London. It makes sense. It's the capital. There are lots to se there. However, as a northern girl, from a place just between Manchester and Liverpool, and a university student in Sheffield. I'd say the north is well worth a visit, and definitely as good if not better than London! Here are five reasons:
Friendliness
Northerners will chat to you on the bus, say hello in the streets and won't think you're crazy if you smile at them when you walk past. Friendly northerners might also call you "duck" or "love" don't worry, they call everyone that.
Gravy
Now although Southerners have gravy (a delicious meaty sauce that goes well with everything), they don't do it properly. You haven't lived until you've tried chip-shop chips swimming in gravy.
Beautiful Countryside
We have the Peak District, and the Lake District. They're both absolutely beautiful and definitely worth a visit. We also have some pretty amazing beaches too.
Excellent Party Cities
We have Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield You can't go wrong if you want to go on a night out here.
Low Cost
The same night won't cost you anywhere near as much up north! In London you can pay over for a pint, which is outrageous! For some reason, everything up North is cheaper, from food to drink to getting around, you can't go wrong when you're spending less money.
There are lots of lovely things to see in the North, so if you can brave the weather being a bit colder and wetter, it's definitely worth a trip.
1. Who might call you "duck" when you are visiting the north of England?| A．A warm passer-by. | B．A rude salesman. |
| C．A friendly southerner. | D．A cold teenager. |
| A．Get free beer. | B．Enjoy an all-night party. |
| C．Try chips in gravy. | D．Enjoy warm and dry weather. |
| A．In a recipe book. | B．In a science fiction. |
| C．In a business report. | D．In a travel magazine. |
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【推荐1】We all have heard terrible stories about taking children out on holiday---everything from unfriendly hotels to boring activities. Luckily, this is not likely to be a problem here in Thailand. Now allow me to suggest some special activities to you.
Phuket Aquarium
This has to be an exciting visit for kids of any age. It provides different exhibitions and kids can learn a lot about Southeast Asian freshwater and wildlife. There, you will find a map which can take you to the door, or you can follow the signs to Cape Panwa. Call 0876933965 or go to www.phuketaquarium.org.
Sailing
Phuket Yacht Club offers a Junior Sailing Program on the first three Sundays of every month. To get there from Phuket City, you can follow the Chao Fa East road, turn left at the Aquarium sign and follow the Novotel Cape Panwa signs. If you drive please park your car on the roadside and walk down. Call 0852159185 or e-mail phuketyachtclub@gmail.com.
Phuket Zoo
It’s set in tropical gardens shaded by big trees. The zoo has a large number of workers who can speak several languages. They are happy to answer “why” questions of everyone. If you get hungry on the tour, there are different foods for you, but you must pay for them. For more information, go to www. phuketzoo. com.
Whitewater Rafting
As a small island, Phuket has no rivers, but after a two-hour drive, you can arrive at neighboring Phang Nga Province, where you can enjoy great fun. Go to the whitewater rafting link on www.phuket.net.
1. What can we learn about Phuket Aquarium?| A．It offers visitors freshwater. |
| B．It gives out maps of Cape Panwa. |
| C．It teaches kids something about animals. |
| D．It only provides exhibitions for small kids. |
| A．every Sunday | B．the first three Sundays of every month |
| C．any day they like | D．the fourth Sunday of every month |
| A．like to ask visitors questions | B．come from different countries |
| C．can cook different foods for visitors | D．can communicate with visitors well |
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| A．City Sightseeing. | B．DUCK. | C．Night safari. | D．Flyer. |
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Dubai
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West Indies
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Thailand
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Vesuvius, Italy
Obviously the most famous volcano in the world, Vesuvius is considered currently dormant(休眠的), but that doesn't mean that it won't erupt at some point.Visiting Vesuvius is more about Mount Vesuvius's past, particularly the destruction of Pompeii in A.D. 79. Though the volcano.seems harmless, the destruction of Pompeii was during a dormant phase of Vesuvius as well.
Elevation(海拔): 4,203ft
White Island, New Zealand
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Elevation: 1,053 ft
Kilauea, Hawaii
The most active volcano in the world is in Hawaii where volcanoes hold local cultural legends.Nearby is also the Thurston Lava Tube which can be visited, as well as the surrounding lush jungles. The volcano is located on the Big Island, so visiting other attractions, such as Honolulu is a good choice.
Elevation: 4,009 ft
Sakuraji'ma, Japan
Less than 5 miles away from the city of Kagoshima, Sakurajima erupts almost every day.
Visiting the area is very easy, with ships leaving the city every 15 mins. Once there, Visitors can take a hike or visit the observatory, which is the closest spot to safely view the eruption. The lava has created interesting produce, including the world's largest carrot and the smallest orange.
Elevation: 3,665 ft
1. Which volcano is the highest?| A．Sakurajima, Japan | B．Kilauea. Hawaii. |
| C．Vesuvius, Italy. | D．White Island. New Zealand. |
| A．They belong to New Zealand. | B．They have jungles around them. |
| C．They become headlines recently. | D．They are very important in local culture. |
| A．Taste the smallest orange. |
| B．Enj oy destruction of Pompeii. |
| C．Listen to local cultural legends. |
| D．Go to attractions of the city of Kagoshima. |
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Backup Your Zapper
If you spend as many hours looking down the hack of the sofa as I do, you'll be relieved lo learn that most smart TV systems ran use your phone as a back-up remote control. Download the Android TV Remote Control or Apple TV Remote apps for the devices if you have a streaming stick.
Subtitle Your Life
Live Transcribe is a simple and effective Android app, preinstalled on Google's Pixel 3 phones, which transcribes speech in almost real time. If you're hard of hearing, it can help you follow a conversation without need for a hearing aid, or enjoy unsubtitled live broadcasts, such as radio dramas. Theoretically, it could also produce a reliable written record of a meeting. However, due to privacy concerns, it has not yet been permitted to save or share transcripts.
Singalong Your Contacts
Connectivity is not always convenient. If you frequently find yourself rushing from the garden or bathroom to pick up your mobile, only to discover it's just another cyborg bothering you about selling insurance — may I suggest you set specific rings for your closest contacts. On both iOS and Android, you can add personalized rings to your close friends or most beloved ones, right from the contacts directory on your phone.
Measure Your Shopping
When you're out shopping for furniture, it's a good idea to bring a tape measure with you — but, seriously, whoever remembers to do that?! Apple's Measure app has saved you a lot of times. It's super simple to use — just point the camera at the object you want to measure and it superimposes a yellow dot that you tap at each end of the item concerned, and it provides you with an instant calculation in centimeters.
1. Which one call help people with hearing problems to enjoy radio dramas?| A．Android TV Remote Control. | B．Live Transcribe. |
| C．Personalized rings. | D．Apple's Measure. |
| A．choose to ignore unwanted calls | B．save a written record of a meeting |
| C．locate their remote control easily | D．get the price of an object by taking a photo |
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