Four best tourist attractions named by Lonely Planet for 2022
Nepal When people discuss Nepal, it’s impossible not to talk about Mount Everest. But this Himalayan nation has so much more on offer for travelers who aren’t climbing the world’s highest mountain. In the lonely region of Mustang, which means “rich plain”, tourists can explore the high desert and meet locals at homestays along the way, dining on Nepali specialties. |
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Mauritius Mauritius is in the Indian Ocean about 700 miles east of Madagascar. Here are some reasons for visiting this underrated African getaway. It’s inhabited by a multiracial, peaceful people, covered in great golf courses, offering various water sports, an old colonial capital, great food, one of the world’s best gardens, good nightlife and great sightseeing. |
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Norway Norway always lies on the list of the world’s happiest countries. So what’s the secret? Mette-Marit, one of the country’s royals, has one answer:“We love being outside in nature.” If you want to take in that peaceful energy for yourself, head to Bkeskogen, the world’s northernmost beech forest. |
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Cook Islands This group of 15 islands in the South Pacific was at the top of many Lonely Planet workers’ wish lists for 2022 and beyond. What’s on offer? Water-centric activities like snorkeling, diving and fishing, not to mention a look at the native Maori community in Te Vara Nui Village. |
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| A．Play golf. | B．Explore a desert. |
| C．Co diving and fishing. | D．Visit ancient buildings. |
| A．Great sightseeing. | B．Peaceful energy. |
| C．The world’s best garden. | D．Great enjoyment in nature. |
| A．They offer water sports. | B．They lie in the Indian Ocean. |
| C．They have great beech forest. | D．They have many different races. |
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【推荐1】A walking tour in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park covers about 41square miles with dozens of mountain peaks. More than 250 species of birds will delight your senses and more than 900 types of wildflowers will keep you marveling(感到惊奇) at their beauty.
Your Colorado walking tour officially begins. To ensure that you arrive on time we strongly suggest that you arrive one day before the departure date.
Day 1 The trip begins at 1: 00 p. m. Travel by bus to Rocky Mountain National Park. Check in our accommodations, enjoy a fresh lunch and head into the park for our first hike.
Day 2 During today’s hike we will cover 3.8 miles. We’ll stop to enjoy both “The Pool” and Fern Falls on our way to Fern Lake. You’ll enjoy every minute of today’s hike and then spend a relaxing evening in the town of Estes Park.
Day 3 Glacier Gorge, the main section of the Park, has some of the most beautiful attractions in the Park. Today we’ll push our boots up the trail to Black Lake, about 4.7 miles. With views of Longs Peak, we’ll hike past a major waterfall and several smaller lakes before arriving at Black Lake.
Day 4 Today we’ll head to Wild Basin, southeast of the main park area, for a hike to Ouzel Lake. Wild Basin traverses(穿过) through Aspen forest past rushing streams, to a high mountain lake where we will enjoy a picnic lunch.
Day 5 The Flat Top Mountain area will delight your senses with thick forests and meadows of abundant wildflowers. Our feet will carry us for about 8.8 miles.
Day 6 Catch the Estes Park Shuttle to Denver International Airport or continue on your own to other adventures!
1. Where will people sleep on the second day?| A．By Black Lake. | B．By Fern Lake. |
| C．On Flat Top Mountain. | D．In the town of Estes Park. |
| A．Day 1. | B．Day 2. | C．Day 3. | D．Day 4. |
| A．Lots of flowers. | B．Major waterfall. |
| C．Rushing streams. | D．A lake. |
| A．The people who like hiking. | B．The teachers. |
| C．The gardeners. | D．The managers. |
【推荐2】
Beijing Travel Company Beijing—Singapore: four days in Singapore Website: www.beijingtour.com Telephone: 010-62617788 | |
Miramer Hotel Restaurant & Café, a swimming pool, KTV, Clothing store, Reading room | |
| Travel plans ▲ Day 1: Morning: land at Singapore Changi Airport Afternoon: take a bus tour of the island Evening: have a party in the KTV ▲ Day 2: Morning: visit the National Museum Afternoon: take the car to Sentosa Island ▲ Day 3: Morning: take a walking tour of old Singapore, including Chinatown Afternoon: take a boat trip around the island ▲ Day 4: Morning: free time for shopping Evening: return by air | |
| Date of Departure(出发) | Price |
| August 16, 2020 | ￥3,220 |
| August 17, 2020 | ￥3,100 |
| August 18, 2020 | ￥2,950 |
| August 19, 2020 | ￥3,150 |
| A．by air | B．by train | C．by bus | D．by sea |
| A．go to Chinatown | B．travel around by boat |
| C．visit Sentosa Island | D．have a party in the KTV |
| A．On the first day. | B．On the second day. |
| C．On the third day. | D．On the last day. |
| A．August 16 | B．August 17 | C．August 18 | D．August 19 |
【推荐3】Feeling hungry? Well, get your chopsticks ready! Ho Chi Minh City Food Tours are the tastiest way to travel around the city.
Big eat & Small seat
This afternoon food tour by motorbike is focused on family-run local restaurants. These places are often small and tight with little stools. This is a tour we recommend for travelers that want to be thrown into the city’s delicious street food. It lasts from 1 pm to 5 pm at $65 per person.
A taste of Vietnam
This tour is absolutely comfortable for everyone with indoor seating and atmosphere. The menu is diverse, featuring some hands-on cooking experience and a bowl of whole crab soup that you can only find in Ho Chi Minh City. It lasts from 6 pm to 10 pm at $73 per person.
Chef’s tour
The concept for Chef’s tour is simple: We will drive you from location to location to try some of our favorite street eats in the city while adjusting the menu as much as possible to meet your tastes and personality. It lasts from 5 pm to 10 pm at $123 per person.
Street food stroll
This tour will leave you happy, full, and filled with a new appreciation for our history and culture. We will eat delicious street food while exploring the French architecture and the unique culture in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s District Three. A bit different from other tours, we will not use any taxi or motorbike to get from place to place. The walk tour lasts from 5 pm to 9 pm at $38 per person.
Note: During all the above tours, prices take in all food and drinks and we will also take digital photos during the trip that we send to you the next day by email.
1. How much should a tourist pay for the tour with hands-on cooking experience?| A．$38. | B．$65. | C．$73. | D．$123. |
| A．The tourists have to walk all the way. |
| B．The tourists can have free digital photos. |
| C．The tourists will eat in big restaurants. |
| D．The tourists can try the whole crab soup. |
| A．Big eat & Small seat. | B．A taste of Vietnam. |
| C．Street food stroll. | D．Chef’s tour. |
【推荐1】The UCL Pre-university Summer School for International High School Students is a unique two-week course for students who want to experience life at one of the world's leading universities in the heart of London.
Course dates
27 July- 10 August 2020
Students should arrive in London before 27 July and leave on 11 August.
Entry（入学）requirements
You will have an English language level between IELTS 5.5 and 7.0, but you can still apply with a teacher's reference（推荐信）.And you will be an international high school student about to start your final year of high school, usually aged 16 or 17 years old （but not 18） and a non — native English speaker'
Course structure
You will take morning classes in the school, and attend workshops and take part in cultural and social activities most weekday afternoons out of the school.
Morning classes
The course is unique. Unlike other summer courses, it will show you how UCL achieves its goal of making all its students have global minds, helping you to understand global problems from different points of view.
Social activities
The course will also provide you with the chance to meet with other students who are living and studying in London. You will be supported by UCL teachers and trained with UCL students during social activities.
Fees and expenses
The cost of UCL'S Pre-university Summer School for International High School Students is £ 4.000 for each student; this fee doesn't include: lunch and snacks, insurance, UCL Bloomsbury gym.
1. Who can apply for the course?| A．A Japanese student aged 1 8. |
| B．A high school graduate from Australia. |
| C．A Chinese student aged 17 with IELTS 5.5. |
| D．A student aged 16 from America with a reference. |
| A．Live in local families. |
| B．Develop international views. |
| C．Take evening classes out of the school. |
| D．Take part in cultural activities at weekends. |
| A．Students need to pay extra money for lunch. |
| B．Students can choose not to buy insurance. |
| C．Students can pay the fee after 10 August. |
| D．Students will spend £ 4,000 on living expenses. |
【推荐2】Don’t know where to enjoy yourself? You needn’t go anywhere, just read the text and here are some choices for you.
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
PopUp Picnics in the Park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos(墨西哥玉米薄饼). Prices change from $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.
144 School Street
June 13 — August 15
Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pm
The Crow’s Nest
Each summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.
2218 East Cliff Drive
May 30 — August 29
Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm
Bargetto Winery
Join us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies(美食家)at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass.
3535 North Main Street
July 20 — July 21
Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 pm
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables and meats. And dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.
1 Chaminade Lane
July 26
Start at 6:00 am and end at 9:00 pm
1. Where can you visit only in the evening?
| A．Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. | B．The Crow’s Nest |
| C．Bargetto Winery | D．Chaminade Resort & Spa |
| A．＄180 | B．＄270 | C．＄360 | D．＄450 |
| A．advertisement | B．travel brochure | C．poster | D．notice |
【推荐3】Participating in art competitions is essential for students to gain formal recognition and impress college admission officers. Today, we have a list of art competitions on regional, national, and international scales.
EarthX Eco-Art Competition
It invites young artists aged 5-22 to create 2-D or 3-D art that illustrates the theme: Protectors for the Planet. The theme can be interpreted in various ways, including individuals taking action towards a more sustainable planet, or highlighting the efforts of environmental leaders working to sustain ecosystems.
Deadline: March 8, 2024
The Children’s Drawing Contest
Sponsored by International Certification Organization Network, the contest, whose theme this year is “Passing on Our Precious Earth to The Future”, invites children aged 7-15 worldwide to draw the kind of natural environment they would like to live in. 48 winners will receive special memorabilia. All entrants will receive a participation prize. Medium: Drawings with any type of paint, pastel, etc.
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Science without Borders Challenge
The competition is open to children and young people under the age of 16. We welcome entries from both groups and individuals to create art to promote public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore nature. The theme is “The Sixth Extinction” and you can focus on the protection of endangered species. Acceptable media include paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, felt, and oil pastel.
Deadline: March 4, 2024
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, the longest-running literary and art competition in the US, provides opportunities and academic awards for creative young people to express their talent. The theme this year is “Tell Your Climate Story”. Students in the 9th to 12th grades can submit poetry, fiction and nonfiction to show their understanding of environmental issues.
Deadline: June 10, 2024
1. On which date can participants send their entries to EarthX Eco-Art Competition?| A．May 6, 2024. | B．March 15, 2024. | C．April 28, 2024. | D．February 9, 2024. |
| A．EarthX Eco-Art Competition. | B．The Children’s Drawing Contest. |
| C．Science without Borders Challenge. | D．The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. |
| A．They target students under the age of 20. | B．They are about environmental protection. |
| C．They require participants to write a story. | D．They only accept entries from individuals. |
