Many people travel to enrich and enjoy themselves. As a Persian writer said:“Travel brings power and love back into your life.” However, their travel methods may be different each year.
Traveling alone
Traditionally, travel seems to be a group activity to have fun together and avoid loneliness. But traveling alone has become popular, especially among young people.
Traveling on your own means that you are the boss of everything, choosing wherever you want to go, whatever you eat and whenever you go out. For some people, it also offers a chance to find themselves a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything.
Virtual（虚拟的）reality
World travel can be expensive. But virtual reality, or VR is giving more possibilities to travel for little cost. With ever-improving headsets（头戴式视读器）, smartphones and Wi-Fi connections, people can have a 360-degree experience of museums, theme parks and historical places.
There are always some “must-see” places anywhere you travel. But traveling in such places always brings problems like overcrowding and noise. In order to have a better travel experience, many tend to visit less famous places. With less transportation and fewer things to do, hitting up a little town gets people to slow down and notice the little things.
| A．You may find out that you are likely to become a boss in the future |
| B．But traveling in a completely foreign land alone can be challenging |
| C．Here are some top choices for this year |
| D．Slowing down to enjoy the trip |
| E．Getting off the crowded path |
| F．Take a walk, ride a bike, drink coffee and explore the natural scenery |
| G．With these technologies, visitors can experience the surface of Mars |
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【推荐1】Holland is the magical land of tulips (郁金香) and windmills (风车). Now let’s explore the most beautiful flower spots and the best windmills in Holland.
Keukenhof
Keukenhof is the most famous and largest flower park in the world, lying not far from Amsterdam. Will you visit Holland in spring? Then be sure to visit Keukenhof, where you will experience the fantastic views of blooming Holland tulips which Holland is famous for.
Singel Bloemenmarkt
Rain or shine, this famous floating flower market in Amsterdam is filled with vibrant colors and fragrances of fresh flowers every Monday to Saturday. Though these attractions are best experienced in March, April or May, the floating flower market is a great spot to find tulips at any time of the year.
Schiedam
Schiedam is a World-Heritage listed place to see the largest windmills in the world. With heights up to 33 meters, these giants are hard to miss. In the 18th and 19th century, Schiedam became the jenever (琴酒) capital of the world, where the windmills played an important role in the production.
Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans is also a good place you should visit. About 250 years ago, over 600 windmills formed the first industrial site in the world. It performed a wide range of industrial duties, such as producing shelves, paint and paper. Today it’s an open-air conservation area and museum, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
1. What is a typical feature of Keukenhof?| A．Being a floating flower park. | B．Tulips blooming all year round. |
| C．Organizing special events annually. | D．Being the largest flower park globally. |
| A．They are both on the World Heritage list. | B．They were both transformed into museums. |
| C．They both possess more than 600 windmills. | D．They both performed a vital function in the past. |
| A．Keukenhof. | B．Singel Bloemenmarkt. | C．Schiedam. | D．Zaanse Schans. |
【推荐2】This year’s winner of Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, the enobanting Disney movie Encanto (魔法满屋) shines a light on the colourful cultural highlights of Colombia. It might not instantly spring to mind as an obvious destination for a family adventure, but Colombia brims with diverse experiences.
Walk on the wild side
Encanto references Colombia’s surprising biodiversity—something very much in evidence in the Tayrona National Park, on the edge of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, one of the world’s highest coastal mountain ranges. Keep your eyes and ears open for a colourful cast of jungle creatures, including black howler monkeys, jewel-like hummingbirds, and even a jaguar.
Delve underground
Of all Colombia’s eclectic buildings, one of the best ones to explore is the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. Built in the 1930s within a salt mine tunneled into a mountain in the city of Zipaquirá, the church, which was used by the miners, was part of the inspiration behind Bruno’s room in Encanto and is now part of an activity complex with a family-friendly tour along the former mining route, as well as climbing walls.
Wake up and smell the coffee
Encanto is all about family, and one of the best places for some family time is the Parque del Café in Quindio. No ordinary theme park, along with rides and shows for different ages, there’s an interactive coffee museum, an eco-trail through a coffee plantation and food stalls serving up delicious, coffee-based products.
Tune in to a festival
Time your trip to coincide with the Carnival of Barranquilla, which takes place over four days in February or March. UNESCO-listed and one of the country’s most important folklore celebrations, the festival has its roots in the 19th century and is a treat for all ages, with live performances, art and colorful costumes.
1. Which would be suitable for a family of nature lovers?| A．Walk on the wild side | B．Delve underground |
| C．Wake up and smell the coffee | D．Tune in to a festival |
| A．It is famous for the salt mine. |
| B．It is still used by miners as a church. |
| C．It partly inspired the design of a room in the movie. |
| D．It has food stalls serving up delicious, salt-based products. |
| A．A movie review. | B．A travel brochure |
| C．A medical magazine | D．A scientific journal |
【推荐3】Lying in Victoria, Australia, Phillip Island Nature Park is a beautiful seaside holiday destination. Phillip Island provides a relaxing, adventurous and memorable costal holiday. Full of family attractions, friendly wildlife, sheltered swimming spots and beautiful beaches and bays, it is really hard to find a reason not to take a holiday.
Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm
A trip to Phillip Island wouldn’t be complete without visiting the Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm. This amazing native wildlife attraction provides the opportunity to experience wild koalas in their natural environment. You will also enjoy very impressive water views, ancient buildings and lovely gardens. Perfect for a family day out!
Penguin Parade
The Penguin Parade on Phillip Island is Australia’s most popular wildlife attraction. Every sunset, wild little penguins appear from the sea and walk across the beach to their sand holes. Here you can experience this natural view that you will find nowhere else in the world.
OPENING TIME: 10 am
CLOSING TIME Varies. Closed on Christmas Day
3 Parks Pass
This ticket gives you entry to the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Park, as well as entry to the Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm.
All tickets will have 12 months’ validity (有效期) from time of buying.
Tickets will be delivered to your e-mail box within 60 minutes of buying. Please print out all tickets and take them along with you to the attraction.
1. What can be enjoyed in Phillip Island Nature Park?| A．Fierce wildlife. | B．Charming beaches. |
| C．Outdoor swimming spots. | D．Various modern buildings. |
| A．It opens at 10 am every day. | B．It is opened to us all year around. |
| C．It is the most popular wildlife attraction. | D．It provides the chance to see wild penguins. |
| A．You must use it within a year. | B．You must print it out in 60 minutes. |
| C．You can have it delivered to your house. | D．You can take your family along to the park. |
