Four Days in the Highlands
Riding one of the world’s best trains is the ideal way to experience the peaks, valleys and first-class food of Scotland.
DAY 1
To pick up the Royal Scotsman you’ll need to be in Edinburgh the night before, thus giving you time to have dinner at the city’s coolest restaurant, the Little Chartroom. Then it’s a leisurely start as you board the Royal Scotsman, one of the world’s finest classic trains. Cabins are small but perfectly formed. Enjoy afternoon tea as you wind through valleys before arriving in Keith for the night. Then opt (选择) for drinks in the Observation Car, or stretch your legs in historic Keith.
DAY 2
After breakfast, head to the Observation Car. This is one of the best parts of the trip, as the train snakes alongside fishing villages and dense woodland. Then disembark for Cawdor Castle, one of Scotland’s loveliest privately owned castles. Take a guided tour before reboarding the train. Tonight is a formal dinner.
DAY 3
Today the train makes its way into Moray, with an unmatched coastline. Head to Ballindalloch, a grand castle. There’ll be champagne on the lawn, cakes in the house and a chance to wander through the ancient woodland. You’ll sleep well, possibly thanks to an on-board whisky tasting that hits just the right spot.
DAY 4
The train moves deep into the heart of the dramatic Cairngorms today. You can take fly-fishing or clay-pigeon shooting lessons at the Rothiemurchus Estate before heading off to one of Scotland’s crown jewels. Then it’s back on-board for one final delicious dinner and a teary goodbye.
1. What can travelers do on the first day on the train trip?| A．Wander around in Keith at night. | B．Take an adventure through valleys. |
| C．Have dinner at the Little Chartroom. | D．Enjoy afternoon tea in the Observation Car. |
| A．Moray | B．Ballidalloch |
| C．Rothiemurchus | D．Cawdor Castle |
| A．DAY 1 | B．DAY 2 | C．DAY 3 | D．DAY 4 |
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【推荐1】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. |
【推荐2】In its best times on the nineteenth century, thatch (茅草屋顶) played an important role in protecting British homes from the weather. But new technologies since have led to a rapid decline in thatching and many of the thatched cottages that remain have been changed beyond all recognition by developers or have run into disrepair, a rather upsetting reminder of a bygone age.
A Welsh company, however, is trying to breathe new life into some of the last traditional thatched cottages in western Wales by repairing them and letting them out as holiday homes. Called “Under the Thatch”, the company is run by Greg Stevenson, who lives in his own thatched cottage in Ceredigion. An architectural historians by training, he repairs old buildings in old-fashioned ways.
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1. How does the author sound when talking about thatched cottages in Paragraph 1?| A．Excited | B．Afraid |
| C．Sorry | D．Humorous |
| A．The properties’ low prices. |
| B．The company’s excellent services. |
| C．The company’s creative designers. |
| D．The properties’ beautiful locations. |
| A．Design plans for modern cottages. |
| B．Other uncommon styles of holiday homes. |
| C．Environmentally friendly technologies. |
| D．Advice on developing the local economy. |
| A．Buy Up Traditional Thatched Cottages. |
| B．Protect British Homes from the weather. |
| C．Spend a Weekend Under the Thatch. |
| D．Bring Properties Back into the Community. |
【推荐3】Museums are the best history collectors and tellers. Hangzhou, with a history of over 2,200 years, is rich in museums.
China National Tea Museum
The tea remains excavated in 2021 showed its existence in 453~410BC. Surrounded by many tea plantations with lush Longjing Tea Trees, the China National Tea Museum also allows the visitors to enjoy the fun of hiking and picking tea leaves by themselves. Dinner at a Hangzhou style home-stay tea shop is a good choice.
Open: 9:00~16:30 Monday closed.
China National Silk Museum
China National Silk Museum shows visitors the history about silk, the Silk Road from 202BC and the earliest silk produce in Yingyang, Henan 5300~5500 years ago. The exhibits include tradition looms, exquisite Chinese-styled costumes from 1920s to 2020s, night fair in ancient times, and cherished royal silk treasures.
Open: 9:00~17:00 Tue. to Sun.; 12:00~17:00 on Monday
Liangzhu Culture Museum
The Liangzhu Culture found in 1936 can date back to 4,300~5,300 years ago, which is a strong proof of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. It is also well known for its vast legacy of jade objects and black-based pottery. In July 2019, Liangzhu was inscribed to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
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The Jing-Hang Canal Museum
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Open: 9:00~16:30 Monday closed
1. What can visitors do in the museums according to the passage?| A．Plant tea trees and pick tea leaves. |
| B．Watch Chinese-styled costumes exhibition. |
| C．Make jade objects and black-based pottery. |
| D．Take a night bicycle trip along the canal. |
| A．China National Tea Museum | B．China National Silk Museum |
| C．Liangzhu Culture Museum | D．The Jing-Hang Canal Museum |
| A．It is the longest natural canal in the world. |
| B．It joined the World Heritage List in 2016. |
| C．It was originally built as a military defence. |
| D．It dates back to more than 2500 years ago. |
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Cellphone Photography
Instructor:Yanez, V
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Instructor: David Palumbo Lui
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Technology and Inequality
Instructor:Jihye Lee
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Public Speaking: Romancing the Room
Instructor:James Wagstaffe
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1. What should students taking Yanez, V’s class keep in mind?| A．They must show up at the first class. |
| B．They will be charged for using labs. |
| C．They should have programming experience. |
| D．They need to bring their photographic works. |
| A．Cellphone photography. | B．Social psychology. |
| C．Movie review. | D．Computer science. |
| A．Cellphone Photography. | B．Technology and Inequality. |
| C．Human Rights and World Literature. | D．Public Speaking: Romancing the Room. |
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COOPER HEWITT, SMITHSONIAN DESIGN MUSEUM
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MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE
The Museum of the Moving Image (MOMI) is housed on the original 13-acre lot that made up the historic Kaufman Astoria Studios. Lose yourself in the permanent exhibit, Behind the Screen, which introduces visitors to the history of the moving image from 19th-century optical (视觉的)toys to today’s digital tools used to edit and produce films.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
One of the world’s largest natural history museums with more than 33 million exhibits, the AMNH educates and entertains visitors, keeping them busy for hours on end. The museum offers self-guided tours, including one featuring exhibits from the movie, Night at the Museum with Ben Stiller. There are a handful of places to eat inside should the kids get hungry. The kid sleepovers at the AMNH are impressive.
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The New-York Historical Society (NYHS)was founded in 1804 as New York’s first museum. The Henry Luce II Center for the Study of American Culture on the fourth floor has been redesigned to showcase The Gallery of Tiffany lamps, displayed in a glass gallery. The Center for Women’s History is the first of its kind in a U.S.museum devoted to this subject. It offers free daily tours at 2 and 3:30 PM.
1. When can you get free guided tours at the CHSDM?| A．At 12:30 PM Monday. | B．At 2:30 PM Thursday. |
| C．At 10:30 AM Saturday. | D．At 11:30 AM Sunday. |
| A．CHSDM | B．MOMI. | C．AMNH. | D．NYHS. |
| A．It has the longest history. |
| B．It focuses on human history. |
| C．It provides free tours all day long. |
| D．It tells the history of the moving image. |
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This website is all about looking after the Earth. There are facts about different animals, as well as information about forests, deserts and oceans: You can upload your own videos onto the site for everyone to see.
Teen Press
This is one of the best sites on the web for teenagers who love writing. You can share your work with others, and there are message boards where you can chat about things that are important to you.
Channel Twenty
On this site you can watch a daily news program and search for information about big news stories. There are also videos on different subjects, articles about famous bands, games and competitions,
Inside-the-cover
Finding out about your favorite writers is easy on this site. There are lots of interesting articles and information about the latest books. You can read blogs by well-known writers and post questions to them. And you are likely to get replies from them.
Tune-in
There are millions of songs on this website for you to download or listen to online. You can save your favorite songs in your own list. If you're in a band, you can record your music and upload it. The website is large, but the menus are easy to use.
Science Zone
There's lots of information on this site about maths, chemistry and biology. You can visit some of the world's most famous museums, or watch wildlife via webcams. There are also some very cool games, such as Save the Planet.
1. TeenPress is a website for teenagers who ________.| A．enjoy writing | B．care about the Earth |
| C．like watching the news | D．are interested in music |
| A．take writing classes | B．share your articles |
| C．learn about the latest books | D．answer the writers' questions |
| A．Eco Central. | B．Science Zone. | C．Tune-in. | D．Channel Twenty. |
