Whether you’re travelling to the islands or the mountains of Thailand, you’re likely to spend at least one night in its capital city on the way. Bangkok might be noisy and polluted but it’s also an exciting city with plenty of things to see and do. Why not make it a longer stay?
Where to stay
The Khao San Road was a famous traveler spot even before Leonardo di Caprio’s character in the film The Beach stayed there. But it’s noisy, not very pretty and not very Thai. For something more authentic, Phra Kanong offers an alternative place to stay, with its fantastic street markets where Bangkok people eat, work and live every day. It’s not as convenient for the main tourist sites, but it has a Skytrain station so you can be at the Grand Palace in 20 minutes.
How to get around
Bangkok’s traffic can be a nightmare. Sure, you can easily take a taxi—if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams—but there are two much better ways to get around the city. To explore the temples and historical sites, catch an express boat or a longtail boat along the Chao Phraya River and the canals. For the modern part of the city, the Skytrain is a fast, cheap way to travel from the river to the shopping malls and nightlife of Sukhumvit, and the famous Chatuchak street market.
What to do
After you’ve seen the main sites like the Giant Buddha at the temple of Wat Pho and the spectacular Grand Palace, and shopped at Chatuchak market, check out the snake farm and watch the live snake show. You can even touch a snake yourself if you want to!
1. What is special about Phra Kanong?| A．Its convenience for tourists. | B．Its real Thai lifestyle. |
| C．Its live snake show. | D．Its appearance in a famous movie. |
| A．An express boat. | B．A longtail boat. |
| C．A normal taxi. | D．The Skytrain. |
| A．In a travel brochure. | B．In a business newspaper. |
| C．In a geography textbook. | D．In a family magazine. |
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1. Which hotel are you to stay for a visit to an ancient town?| A．Grand Hotel Royal. | B．Hotel Villa Belvedere. |
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Make sure you know about these laws before your next trip. Better safe than sorry.
1. What is mainly talked about in the text?| A．How to make your trip around the world safe. |
| B．Why there are strange laws in the world. |
| C．Interesting places you can go to around the world. |
| D．Some strange laws you should know about for your trip. |
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| D．you should always keep your headlights on |
| A．Kissing goodbye at train stations isn’t allowed in France today. |
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| C．Tourists in the United Arab Emirates shouldn’t eat in public. |
| D．You can turn your headlights off in daytime in Denmark. |
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Ziplining(高空滑索)
Zip your way past awesome harbour views on Waiheke Island, have a fascinating wilderness experience through the treetops in Rotorua or fly through the air in thick rainforest on the West Coast tree tops. Admire the Remarkables mountain range in Queenstown, or combine ziplining with river drifting (漂流) and glow worms on the West Coast. It’s the perfect combination of delight, nature and speed.
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Fasten the safety belt, hold tight and head out on a scenic wilderness off-road adventure on one of New Zealand’s back-country roads and tracks. Are you electric with enthusiasm? Or why not try your luck on the enormous sand hills of the popular Ninety Mile Beach in Northland?
Caving
Featuring some of the most challenging and spectacular caving systems in the world, New Zealand is top of the list for cavers. Walk or float (black-water rafting as it is referred to)through the spectacular Waitomo Caves or enjoy guided underground adventures in Nelson.
1. What can we enjoy in Ziplining?| A．An underground adventure. | B．A thrilling helicopter flight. |
| C．An impressive camping trip. | D．A joyful rainforest experience. |
| A．Waiheke Island. | B．West Coast. |
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Program fee: 7,500 RMB/person
10% Discount for early decisions
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Application Deadlines: June 15,2022 (Early Decision Deadline: April 30, 2022)
1. Who is the program intended for?| A．Medicine majors and STEM students. | B．Alumni from hospitals and businesses. |
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Granit Oak
The Granit Oak measures 2.38 meters in diameter (直径) and 23.4 meters in height. The head of the tree measures about 1,017 square meters, which covers nearly 11,000 square feet. Back in 1967, the Bulgarian government announced this oak was a protected tree and it has been under protection ever since.
Stelmuze Oak
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Major Oak
Local legends (传说) say that this is the tree where Robin Hood’s shelter was located. According to the tales, Robin and his merry men slept in this very tree. Back in 2003 in Dorset, England, 260 acorn saplings (橡子树苗) from the Major Oak were used to start an oak plantation.
| Kongeegen | Granit Oak | Stelmuze Oak | Major Oak | |
| Estimated age | 1, 500-2, 000yeas | 1,700 years | 1, 500-2, 000 years | 800-1,000 years |
| Status | Alive | Dead | Alive | Alive |
| Location | Denmark | Bulgaria | Lithuania | England |
| Oak species(物种) | Quercus robur | Quercus robur | Quercus robur | Quercus robur |
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| A．Kongeegen. | B．Granit Oak | C．Stelmuze Oak. | D．Major Oak. |
| A．They are of the same species. | B．There are beautiful stories about them. |
| C．Some of their branches aren’t alive now. | D．They are under good protection. |
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