Amazing lost places around the world
Kolmanskop
Once the richest town in Africa, today Kolmanskop is sinking into the Namibian desert. The discovery of diamonds here around 100 years ago caused this remote place to experience a boom (繁荣), and in no time at all, an entire town reveal itself out of the sand. Not only was there a hospital, a power plant and a theatre, but also an ice factory and a swimming pool—all in the middle of the desert!
The Aniva lighthouse
Built by the Japanese on a small island between Japan and Russia, the Aniva lighthouse and its island went to the Russians after the Second World War. Though dynamic once, the seven-storey building has lain abandoned for years. Where once noisy diesel (柴油) generators kept the machinery running, today there’s only the sound of waves hitting the rocks.
Houtouwan
Houtouwan on Shengshan Island was once home to around 2,000 fishermen and their families. Today most of the people you meet in this Chinese village are tourists. The majority of the inhabitants (居民) left for the mainland in the early 1990s. Reasons for the near total abandonment include shortage of food delivery.
The Igloo Hotel
This resort has never seen a paying guest! The Igloo Hotel in Alaska, US was primarily meant to attract visitors from the nearby Denali National Park. However, the builder didn’t observe official building regulations and also chose a location that was too remote, so the hotel was never completed. The half-finished building however, continues to suffer wind and weather a half a century later.
1. What caused people’s interest in Kolmanskop?A.Diamonds. | B.The hospital. |
C.The theatre. | D.The swimming pool. |
A.Kolmanskop. | B.The Aniva lighthouse. |
C.Houtouwan. | D.The Igloo Hotel in Alaska. |
A.It was remote. | B.It was undone. |
C.It doesn’t exist now. | D.It has no visitors. |
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【推荐1】With the reputation of being the busiest crossroads in the world, the Times Square is the most visited place in the entire New York. Here we have made a list of major attractions at the Times Square.
Madame Tussaud’s
Madame Tussaud’s museum is situated at the 234 West 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues. The Madame Tussaud’s has over 200 wax figures of world famous musicians, movie celebrities, world leaders and influential personalities.
Make sure you grab a few selfies with the likes of Beyonce and Brad Pitt to post on your social media and make your friends and family envy you.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not
The Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum is a bit unusual. The museum is unique in its own ways and the visitors never leave the place being bored.
It has a collection of over 500 real artifacts and fun interactive experience and also some 20 theme galleries of fascinating and unusual things.
A Broadway Show
People at the Times Square mostly choose to visit the shows at the Broadway. From theater shows to box office hits to small time hits, the locals and visitors love to indulge (纵情 ) in entertainment and theater. Broadway is said to offer many options to pick from and visitors are often shocked by the rates of the shows but it would be worth your money and time.
Go Shopping
The Times Square consists of over 100 shops and people tend to spend an entire evening here on shopping spree. Many of the shops on the Times Square are open till 10 pm or up to midnight. It will take care of all your shopping needs.
1. If you prefer posting your experiences online to show off, which place is the best?A.Madame Tussaud’s. | B.Ripley’s Believe It or Not. |
C.Broadway. | D.Shopping malls. |
A.It attracts the most visitors in the world. |
B.The museums there features fascinating exhibits. |
C.Broadway shows hardly deserve your money. |
D.Shops there are open the whole night. |
A.A guidebook. | B.A report. | C.An announcement. | D.A speech. |
【推荐2】(CNN)-Shoulder season is almost here, when travel transitions from peak crowds and prices to something-hopefully-a little more mellow. Join us for our roundup of weekly travel news as well as tips for where to travel in late 2022.
Seasons in the sun
American travelers have been unleashing their pent-up wanderlust (旅游热)by arriving in Europe this summer, making the most of the strong dollar and boosting local economies in the process. And while it’s been a frustrating few months in terms of airport delays and cancellations, the travel outlook seems a little better as we head toward fall.
If you want to vacation like the Europeans do, skip the Riviera and the Amalfi Coast and check out our round-up of the continent’s lesser-visited delights, such as Portugal’s Alentejo region and Croatia’s Zadar Archipelago. And if you’ve been saving your travel time till the summer rush is over, plan your trip now with our guide to the best places to go this autumn. Cape Town and Buenos Aires are among the hottest tickets.
Taste the world
The best bits of travel are sightseeing and eating - and munching on street snacks lets you enjoy both at the same time. Asia is the undisputed king of enticing, flavorful street foods, from Hong Kong egg waffles to Japanese takoyaki. Here’s our round-up of 50 must-try delicacies.
In Africa, Ghana-based chef Fatmata Binta has been introducing Fulani nomadic food culture to people around the world through her traveling pop-up restaurant, while her charity foundation helps support rural women across West Africa. And down in Cape Town, a local creamery is experimenting with some rather bold flavors: Dare you try dried fish ice cream with Scotch bonnet chili?
Turkey drinks more tea than any other country; here’s how new brews are stirring things up. And if you’re after something a little stronger, a beer garden in North Carolina holds the world record for most beers on tap-watch here. Finally, in Ukraine, a company is selling wine rescued from a warehouse struck by a Russian missile. See how the team is fighting back after its$15 million loss.
1. Why does European tourism suffer for several months?A.Traveling is contained in Europe. | B.Dollars fall in value. |
C.Autumn sets in early. | D.Flights are delayed and cancelled. |
A.The Amalfi Coast. | B.Portugal’s Alentejo region. |
C.Cape Town. | D.North Carolina. |
A.Taste street foods. | B.Try strange ice cream. |
C.Enjoy a cup of tea. | D.Purchase strong wine. |
【推荐3】Nowadays more and more people like to travel, especially when vacations come. A great number of people rush out of their homes or companies to travelling spots. They either drive or take a bus, a train, a ship and so on. Some even ride bikes.
However, there is another way of travelling — poorism. People have a tour in the poorest areas of the world. Some people may take a one-day poor tour, and some even pay to stay in very poor neighborhoods to experience the lowest living standards in the world. Poorism tours take place around the world, and not just in the third world countries. You can, for instance, tour New York neighborhoods in the Bronx, in the Bund of Shanghai. Such tours can take people into the heart of poor areas within some large and rich cities. These tours may awaken people to pay more attention to long-standing poverty, or the effects of war.
Some suggest that tours in the poor areas can raise social care. And the money from the tour can be donated to help the people there.
1. What's the meaning of the underlined word “poorism” in the second paragraph?A.贫困 | B.穷人 | C.穷游 | D.可怜的人 |
A.to show how rich they are |
B.to experience the poor life |
C.to enjoy the beautiful scenes |
D.to see poor people |
A.care for the poverty more |
B.know about the countryside |
C.go to big cities |
D.go into the heart of rich cities |
A chance to meet the Inuit people of Nunavut in Canada. While staying with the Inuit people you will have the chance to ride on a dog sled and travel in a seal — skin boat. The Inuit believe in animal spirits. They usually live in small family groups but have large summer assemblies for feasts and celebrations. You will have the chance to join one of these large assemblies and take part in the dancing, listen to traditional accounts of bravery, and play games.
Tour 2 — Aborigine Adventure
A trip to Kakado in Australia will include a three — day stay in an Aborigine village. Here you will have the chance to attend Aborigine ceremonies with dining and dancing, based on ancient beliefs. The Aborigines believe that Great Spirits created all the people, animals and plants on Earth. You will get the chance to try some very strange food like snakes! On this trip you will get to learn about their musical instruments and the boomerang, which they use to hunt animals.
Tour3 — Mysterious Maoris
New Zealand is home to Maoris. They brought with them a culture rich in song, dance and art. The Maori people believe in many gods such as the God of the Forest and the God of the Sea. The Maoris have a traditional meeting house, where you will meet with the Maoris and join with them in dance. And there you will eat food such as fish and sweet potato, which is cooked in leaves steamed over hot stones. You will also get the chance to eat food cooked in underground stoves.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?A.A travel brochure. | B.A course plan. | C.An academic paper. | D.A cultural research. |
A.Animal spirits. | B.Great Spirits. |
C.The God of the Forest. | D.The God of the Sea. |
A.You will be permitted to travel in a seal-skin boat. |
B.You will get the chance to play local musical instruments. |
C.You will be able to eat food cooked in underground stoves. |
D.You will be invited to enjoy dancing with the natives. |
【推荐2】MEDICAL PHYSICS PROGRAM
What will you learn from this program?
This summer program offers a great opportunity for students from different STEM and medicine majors to explore the interdisciplinary field of medical physics: you will experience the core courses of Medical Physics by Duke University and Duke Kunshan staff via lectures; gain clinical insights by field trip to hospitals; and learn about career path and connect with our staff, alumni (校友) and invited speakers from industry and hospitals.
What are the offerings of the program?
World-Class Staff Teaching: you will enjoy the classroom learning and communication with professor of Duke as well as industry experts.
Rigorous Course Content: the basics of six core subjects will be covered, including Radiation Physics, Radiation Therapy Physics, Radiation Prevention Physics, Advanced Procedures of IGR/SRS/SBRT, Modern Diagnostics Imaging Physics, and Medical Physics and AI.
Immersive English Environment: English is the main language of instruction, as well as the group presentation. You could enhance your English speaking and communication skills.
Unique Cultural Activities: Kunshan is the birthplace of the world’s heritage — Kunqu Opera. You will get access to the art during the program, enjoying the costume and make-up in our workshop and learning the beautiful singing of Kunqu Opera.
Certificate of Completion Recommendation Letter: You will receive an official course completion certificate from the program. Students with outstanding performance have the chance to obtain a strong recommendation letter from our staff.
Pricing
Program fee: 7,500 RMB/person
10% Discount for early decisions
Students who were admitted by Duke Kunshan 2021 GSI program will get fee exemptions (免除) of 500 RMB on the basis of early decisions.
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. |
C.Staff of Duke Kunshan and industry experts. | D.Career-seeking students of Duke University. |
A.A specific AI course by top professors. | B.A recommendation letter from the staff. |
C.A special experience of Chinese Kunqu art. | D.A free admission by Duke Kunshan University. |
A.7,500 RMB. | B.6,750 RMB. |
C.6,250 RMB | D.8,250 RMB. |
【推荐3】Symbol of rebirth, but also of protection, Easter eggs are a must. But what are the traditions that centre on them? Here are some curiosities from around the world.
Easter Egg Hunting in England
Among the most original rituals, the English Easter Egg Hunt deserves a place of honour. On Easter Sunday, children go hunting for eggs in parks and gardens, surrounded by people dressed up as Easter bunnies: only those who find the eggs hidden by family members will receive the surprise brought by the Easter Bunny.
Easter Egg Roll at the White House
In the United States, the annual White House Easter Egg Roll was born for the first time on April 22, 1878. A game that consists in letting the eggs slide on the grass for as long as possible without breaking them, where it’s possible to come across well-known personalities in the role of the Easter bunny.
Colourful Confetti (五彩纸屑) in Mexico
In Central America, a cheerful and unusual ritual: los cascarones. That is egg shells (壳) emptied out and filled with coloured confetti. Tissue paper sheets are used to hold the egg together, but not to worry if the result is not accurate. No one complains: this seems to be a custom brought by Marco Polo from China, where the shells were filled with spices (香料).
The Giant Omelette in France
Easter is associated with “abundance”, and the French prepare a giant omelette with over 4,500 eggs in Haux. Legend has it that Napoleon started this tradition after falling in love with the omelette in the town. It is served in the city’s main square and can feed over a thousand people.
1. What do the first two traditions have in common?A.They feature some animals. | B.They need family members. |
C.They involve outdoor activities. | D.They focus on children’s activities. |
A.Eggs are put in parks and gardens. |
B.Egg shells are full of various spices. |
C.It is possible to meet famous people. |
D.The tradition may have its origins in China. |
A.Colourful Confetti in Mexico | B.The Giant Omelette in France |
C.Easter Egg Hunting in England | D.Easter Egg Roll at the White House |