With the attractive scenery and the possibility of a monster (怪物) sighting, Loch Ness is the one of those rare destinations that engages everyone.
Urquhart Castle
Captured by Edward 1 in 1246, this prized castle changed hands between the Scots and English on several occasions. Though ruined today, it’s still possible to climb the Grant Tower and visit the battlements and prison cells. A cafe and visitor centre offer modern facilities in historic surroundings.
The Loch Ness Centre
For those who wish to digest the complete history of Loch Ness, this centre is particularly3 good at documenting the history of this mysterious stretch of water, including many attempts to search for Nessie, the infamous monster. It also holds curious artifacts (古器物) such as the diving suit worn by Lloyd Scott when he undertook his underwater marathon.
The Clansman Centre
At the south end of Loch Ness, this attraction uncovers the truth surrounding 18th-century family life. Audience members get the opportunity to put on Highland dress and there’s a demonstration on how weapons were used. The presentations take place within the recreated interior of a Highland house, adding atmosphere and authenticity (真实).
South Loch Ness Trail
This 36-mile route invites hikers along the quieter south side of Loch Ness, passing through three villages, and taking in the Falls of Foyers. Walkers hike a mix of minor roads and forest tracks, with highlights including Suidhe Viewpoint (a mountainous view at 1,200 feet). If it sounds too easygoing, then consider the Loch Ness 360° Trail instead for a more challenging, 80-mile route.
1. Which place best suits visitors interested in Nessie?| A．Urquhart Castle. | B．The Loch Ness Centre. |
| C．The Clansman Centre. | D．South Loch Ness Trail. |
| A．It provides a genuine scene. | B．It displays fascinating scenery. |
| C．It exhibits entertaining artifacts. | D．It possesses modern conveniences. |
| A．Seeking the Falls of Foyers. |
| B．Walking along the quieter side. |
| C．Hiking the Loch Ness 360° Trail. |
| D．Searching a mix of minor roads and tracks. |
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【推荐1】The city of Rotterdam is planning to take apart a famous old bridge so that the world’s largest sailboat can be brought through the city once it’s completed. However, not everyone is happy about the plan.
Rotterdam’s Koningshaven Bridge, which local people call “De Hef”, is no longer in use. It’s an old bridge that was damaged by bombing during World War II. But it’s still important to many people in Rotterdam. When the city planned to take the bridge down in the 1990s, many people complained. Instead, the city fixed the bridge up and left it in place as a monument.
That’s a problem for the boat building company Oceanco. The company is building a huge sailboat, and the boat is too big to fit under the bridge. When the boat is finished, it’s expected to cost more than $500 million. It will be the world’s largest sailboat. Large sailboats are often called yachts but this is a super yacht. It will be 417 feet (127 meters.) long. When it’s finished , it will also be taller than the bridge. So Oceanco has asked the city to take the central part of the bridge down to allow the boat to pass through. The city has agreed and the government plans to rebuild the bridge afterward. Oceanco will have to pay for all the work done for the bridge. The work is expected to take a few weeks some time this summer.
The locals are upset about the plan of taking a historic monument apart. Despite the public’s protest against the plan, the city appeared to agree to the arrangement. Last week, a person speaking for the mayor said that the Koningshaven River is the only path the sailboat can take to the sea. The mayor’s office also pointed out the arrangement has economic efficiency, including providing a lot of jobs for the well-being of local people.
1. What happened to Rotterdam’s Koningshaven Bridge?| A．It was taken down in the 1990s. |
| B．It was damaged in World War II. |
| C．It was destroyed and then deserted. |
| D．It was fixed and returned to normal. |
| A．To pay for the work done to the bridge |
| B．To complete the sailboat in a few weeks. |
| C．To get the bridge pulled down for the boat. |
| D．To make the sailboat long and tall month. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Excited | C．Opposed. | D．Optimistic |
| A．National pride. | B．Economic benefits |
| C．Tourism development. | D．Local industries. |
【推荐2】London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It has about seven million people. The river Thames runs through London.
People from all over the world visit London to see Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. There are many museums, theatres and parks in London, as well as offices and factories. London began as a Roman settlement called Londinium. The plague (瘟疫) came to London in the 1600s, followed by the Great Fire of 1666. The city was badly bombed in World War II.
London is very slowly sinking into its foundations and the level of the river Thames is slowly rising. As a result, extra-high tides could flood a large part of London. To prevent this happening, a great barrier (屏障) has been built across the Thames at Woolwich. If very high tides happen, the barrier can be raised and London will be safe.
1. London is the capital of _________, which began as a __________ settlement.| A．England; Roman | B．UK; Frenchman |
| C．Scotland; English | D．UK; Roman |
| A．one | B．two |
| C．three | D．four |
| A．London is very slowly sinking into its foundations |
| B．the level of the river Thames is slowly rising |
| C．extra-high tides could flood a large part of London |
| D．all of the above. |
【推荐3】The Silk Road is the name of different roads that long ago connected Europe, Africa and Asia. People reached these different places along these roads. Scientists believe people began to travel the Silk Road about 3000 years ago. By the time the Chinese silk trade became important in the world, the Silk Road covered almost 6500 kilometers. It spread from Rome to China, which is from the West to the Far East.
Traders travelling along the Silk Road carried silk, of course. They also carried and traded spices (香料), cloth, valuable stones and gold.
There is a famous old story along the old road. It is said that Roman soldiers travelled through central Asia. They started to live somewhere near the ancient Chinese village of Liqian. Sortie of these Romans married local Chinese women and the story of blue-eyed villages of China was started.
During its busiest period, the Silk Road allowed people from many different cultures and countries to meet each other and mix. The Silk Road allowed the sharing of valuable goods and new ideas. These included people and trading goods from the Mediterranean, Persian, Magyar, Armenian, Bactrian, Indian and Chinese areas. All these peoples travelled the Silk Road, and they shared goods, stories, languages, and cultures.
In modern times, the old Silk Road routes (路线) are still used, but now they are crossed by trains instead of camels and horses. There is even a Silk Route Museum in Jiuquan in China. It has over 35,000, objects from all along the Silk Road. In this way, China protects the history of many countries and peoples.
1. How many kilometers did the Silk Road cover?| A．About 3000. | B．Nearly 6500. | C．Almost 2000. | D．Over 35,000. |
| A．Silk. | B．Cloth. | C．Gold. | D．Tea. |
| A．Valuable things could not be sold along the Silk Road. |
| B．The Silk Road allowed people from different countries to mix. |
| C．Ancient Chinese along the Silk Road maybe able to speak different languages. |
| D．The objects in the museum in Jiuquan in China are from all along the Silk Road. |
| A．History and Geography. | B．Sports World. |
| C．Man and Animals. | D．Popular Science. |
【推荐1】Welcome to Olympic National Park!
The park is located in the western state of Washington and it covers more than 400,000 hectares. Each area of the park offers visitors something special. Here are some places to go.
Elwha Valley
The Elwha Valley is in the central part of the park. It is the Olympic Peninsula’s largest watershed (分水岭). Long ago, the rivers in this area held the most salmon (鲑鱼) outside of Alaska. In the 1920s, a growing community of settlers built two hydroelectric (水力发电) dams to provide energy for the local economy. The dams created many problems for the river. They decreased the water in the rivers, which caused the fish population in the area to decrease. This affected the other animals that depended on fish for food.
The community later decided to take some measures to solve these problems. Today, the Elwha River is the site of one of the largest ecosystem restoration projects in National Park Service history.
Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge is a mountain area in the northern part of the park. It is easy to enter, and provides incredible views of the Olympic Mountains.
The ridge has many hiking paths. In winter, people come here to ski. They also come here to take part in other fun winter activities, like sledding and snowboarding.
Hurricane Ridge usually has snow from December through the end of March. Visitors must be prepared for icy roads and severe weather.
The Coast
The westernmost part of the park is Pacific coastline. Olympic National Park has many breathtaking beaches.
Rialto Beach is known for its tall seastacks (海蚀柱). These formations are tall towers of rock standing in the sea. Kalaloch Beach is known for its white sand. It also has three national wildlife refuges, which protect the area’s bird and fish species.
The coastline areas offer hiking and camping. They are some of the most popular places in the park.
1. What happened to the Elwha River after the two dams were built?| A．Local settlers had enough energy. |
| B．Local settlers made more money. |
| C．The Elwha Valley was formed. |
| D．The ecosystem was greatly affected. |
| A．Elwha Valley | B．Hurricane Ridge |
| C．Rialto Beach | D．Kalaloch Beach |
| A．To attract visitors to the park, |
| B．To introduce the parkas history. |
| C．To show the variety of the park. |
| D．To stress the importance of ecosystem. |
【推荐2】The New York Aquarium offers diverse sea animals and nice viewing experience for all our guests. Whether you’re observing penguins or swimming underwater to look at coral reefs (珊瑚礁) under the water, or cheering California sea lions on at the theater, you’ll find plenty to see and do during your visit. Your underwater adventure is waiting for you! This summer, go to Coney Island to learn about the underwater world at the New York Aquarium.
Just off the Coney Island in Brooklyn, the New York Aquarium features more than 300 marine (海生的) species, such as dolphins and seals. Meet some of our mammals and fish, and learn something useful about them.
| Summer hours May 28—Sept.5 | 10：00 am—6：00 pm，Monday—Friday 10：00 am—7：00 pm，Weekends & Holidays |
| Fall hours Sept.6—Nov.6 | 10：00 am—5：00 pm，Monday—Friday 10：00 am—5：30 pm，Weekends & Holidays |
| Winter hours Nov.7—Mar.31 | 10：00 am—4：30 pm，Daily |
| Spring hours Apr.1—May 27 | 10：00 am—5：00 pm，Monday—Friday 10：00 am—5：30 pm，Weekends & Holidays |
Total Experience Ticket:Adult $18.00
Child (Aged 3—12) $14.00
Senior (65＋) $15.00
Groups (at least ten visitors) $8.00
*Includes admission to our 4D Theater Plus General Admission.
*Children under 3 are free!
*To enjoy the group rate, you must make a reservation（预定）at least two weeks in advance of your group’s visit. Please call 7187411818.
A Special on Friday Afternoon
Admission on Fridays beginning at 3:00 pm is by donation. Suggested donation is $13 for adults, $9 for children, and $10 for seniors. Every dollar you give supports our work in caring for animals at the aquarium.
Aquarium Parking
Car $13.00
Bus $13.00
Please note：
*Due to rising costs, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) reserves the right to change all fees without notice.
*All buildings and exhibitions in this aquarium can be reached by wheelchair.
*For further information, please call 7182653454.
1. Which animal can’t be probably seen by the visitors at the New York Aquarium?| A．Penguins. | B．Pandas. | C．Dolphins. | D．Seals. |
| A．$119 | B．$133 | C．$144 | D．$64 |
| A．To help the people in need. |
| B．To help the disabled visitors. |
| C．To care for animals at the aquarium. |
| D．To help to save the endangered animals in the world |
| A．Visitors can enjoy free parking service on Friday. |
| B．You can visit the New York Aquarium at 5:30 pm on Christmas. |
| C．A visitor in a wheelchair can get around at the New York Aquarium. |
| D．To enjoy the group rate, visitors must book two weeks in advance by sending an email. |
【推荐3】The Best Hiking near New York City
If you want to go hiking near New York City, you’re in luck. These trails (小径) can meet your needs.
Yellow Trail at Mount Beacon
Consider this 2.5-mile trail if you don’t have enough time. You can go on a quick but difficult hike there that sends you straight up the Mount Beacon. You can take in beautiful views similar to its more popular neighbors there. You can even watch the sunset. To get there, take Metro-North to Beacon and then take a 5-minute walk to the beginning of the trail.
Stairway to Heaven Trail
The trail lies about 50 miles outside the city, but it allows you to get everything you ever wanted in a hike. You’ll get good exercise if you choose the 7.3-mile “Stairway to Heaven”. Take NJ Transit bus route 196 or 197 to Warwick, New York, and it’s just a 10-minute taxi ride to the beginning of the trail.
Camp Smith Trail
This 3.5-mile hike is great for a day trip by yourself. With fairly easy landform (地形), even your four-legged friend can join you on the trail. Take the Metro-North Hudson line to Peekskill Station for free buses or trains to the Bear Mountain Inn. And you can hike up to see unbelievable Hudson Valley view.
Ice Caves and Verkeerderkill Falls Trail
Along the 7-mile trail, you will get through the passages of the Ice Caves and walk past Verkeerderkill Falls. The trail is the highest waterfall trail in the Shawangunks. Take the Short Line bus from New York to nearby Ellenville and then take a 14-minute taxi ride to Sam’s Point Preserve.
1. What can you do if you choose Yellow Trail at Mount Beacon?| A．Watch the waterfall. |
| B．Enjoy the beauty of nature. |
| C．Have team sports in the wild. |
| D．Experience mountain biking. |
| A．Yellow Trail at Mount Beacon. |
| B．Stairway to Heaven Trail. |
| C．Camp Smith Trail. |
| D．Ice Caves and Verkeerderkill Falls Trail. |
| A．They are easy to get to. |
| B．They are near the city center. |
| C．They are suitable for small kids. |
| D．They attract many hikers every year. |
