As a famous cultural relic. Dean Castle dates from around 1350. Built by the Boyd family, it has strong historical connections with many people and events in Scottish history—for example, Robert Burns, who was encouraged to publish his poems by the owner of the castle at that time. The castle houses collections of arms and early musical instruments and items relating to Robert Burns.
Admission free.
Opening hours: April-September 11: 00 am-5: 00 pm daily
October- March Wed--Sun, 10: 00 am-4: 00 pm
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Opened in 2011. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum consists of the famous Burns Cottage where the poet was born. the historic landmarks where he set his greatest work, the elegant monument and gardens created in his honor and a modern museum housing the world’s most important collection of his life and works
Admission free.
Opening hours: Tues-Sat, 11: 00 am-1: 00 pm and 2: 00 pm-5: 00 pm
Closed on Sunday and Monday.
The Baird
With a history of 100 years, the Baird holds collections of materials relating to local industries.
The James KeirHardie room interprets the life of the founder of the Labor Party, The display includes election posters, souvenirs, letters and personal belongings.
Admission free.
Opening hours: Tues—Sat, 10: 00 am—1: 00 pm and 2: 00 pm-5: 00 pm
Auld Kirk Museum
The Auld Kirk houses a rich collection of museum objects of local, national and international significance. There is a museum shop, selling a range of local historical literature and souvenirs.
It was built in 1644 as St Mary’s Church. It formerly functioned as the town hall, court house and school, but now it is an award winning museum, rated a 4-star attraction.
Admission free.
Opening hours: Thur—Sat, 11: 00 am—5: 00 pm
Closed on Sun and Mon.
1. Which museum can be visited on Sunday?| A．Dean Castle | B．The Baird. |
| C．Auld Kirk Muse | D．Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. |
| A．music lovers | B．sports lovers |
| C．animal lovers | D．literature lovers |
| A．It displays election posters. | B．Its admission is free |
| C．It is a 4-star attraction. | D．Its opening time is the longest. |
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【推荐1】It’s always good to experience something new in life. Traveling gives plenty of such opportunities and when you choose a hotel to stay in next time, here, in this website, is a list of 4 most weird (怪异的) hotels in the world.
Dog Bark Park Inn
If you keep a dog and love animals, then you will definitely become a fan of this hotel. Here visitors will find a microwave oven to prepare a simple meal, games, puzzles and books to entertain themselves, an air conditioner and of course a bath. There is no TV set or a phone though. Dennis Sullivan and Frances Conklin, the designers of this hotel, knew what might attract people. Next time you decide to visit Idaho, take a trip to Cottonwood to see the building.
Das Park Hotel
You will love the place a lot because it is equipped and is perfectly adjusted to basic human needs. However, there is one disadvantage to all these. The matter is that bathroom facilities are not included in the price. Each room here is quite small, but has a bed, electricity and air conditioning.
CasAnus
Read the name of the hotel attentively and you will easily guess what place exactly you are going to spend your vacation in! The hotel is situated in Kemzeke, Belgium and was designed by Joep van Lieshout. Do not say no to this hotel since it is quite comfortable and nice inside.
Hobbit Motel
Deep inside we stay kids forever. This is what the creators of the Hobbit Motel kept in mind when they were creating this motel. Read some more of J.R.R. Tolkien or other books of this kind to fully understand and even feel the atmosphere of the place. The Hobbit Motel is located in Woodlyn Park, New Zealand. It invites visitors all year round. You will recognize the inn by its blocks it is made of and the green roof covered with a thick layer of grass.
1. What can you know about the Dog Bark Park Inn?| A．It doesn’t provide food for visitors. | B．Visitors can take their pets to it. |
| C．Its name may come from its appearance. | D．Visitors can’t make phone calls there. |
| A．Internet connectivity | B．air conditioning |
| C．electricity | D．the shower |
| A．The Dog Bark Park Inn | B．Das Park Hotel |
| C．CasAnus | D．Hobbit Motel |
【推荐2】4-Day Classic Beijing Tour
The 4-day classic Beijing tour is designed for tourists who come to visit China for the first time. It covers the most popular and typical places in Beijing, fully displaying the scenery, culture, history, local lifestyles and features, food and drinks, business, etc. to you.
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Your guide meets you at Beijing Capital International Airport, and helps you check in at your hotel.
Enjoy Peking duck as welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 2: The Great Wall & the Summer Palace
Start your day at the most famous part of the Great Wall, the Badaling Great Wall. Leave the downtown for the Great Wall at 8 am. Since it is a long drive to the Great Wall (about 2 hours' riding), have a break at the Beijing Bona Jade Museum on the way. Lunch will be enjoyed in a local restaurant. In the early afternoon come back to the city and have a sightseeing (观光) tour of the Summer Palace.
Suggested activity: Beijing opera shows (Liyuan Theatre, 19: 30-20: 30 every evening)
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 3: Beijing City Sightseeing & the Local Experience
Your guide meets you at the hotel at 8 am and set out for the day's touring: Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City.
After visiting the two sites, have a break and get ready for lunch.
Hutong visit: see some traditional arts of the old Beijing, such as paper cutting and kite making, and visit a local family.
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 4: Beijing Olympic Sites
Visit the Olympic sites: the Bird’s Nest, the Water Cube and the Olympic Green, showing the fast developing modern China. Enjoy some free time after visiting the sites.
After lunch, it is shopping time and then the tour is over.
1. Whom is the tour designed for?| A．Visitors who come from China. | B．People who are interested in Beijing. |
| C．Foreigners who newly come to China. | D．Students who study the history of Beijing. |
| A．Day 1. | B．Day 2. | C．Day 3. | D．Day 4. |
| A．Enjoy Beijing Opera shows. | B．See some modern arts. |
| C．Fly a variety of kites. | D．Visit a local family. |
【推荐3】One week after I started working in Beijing, I decided to visit a place of interest called the Summer Palace. Before setting off, I researched it on the Internet. The Summer Palace is composed mostly of a lake, but it’s surrounded by beautiful greenery and a walkway that circles the lake. It is recommended that you give the Summer Palace about three hours. If you try to walk around it. It could take five or six hours. With that knowledge of it, I set off.
The highlight of the tour had to be the view from the Tower of Buddhist Incense. It sits on the top of a large hill overlooking the lake and is worth a climb. It was built as a place to worship Buddha. And in the Summer Palace, unlike in most of other places, photography isn’t allowed in most of the buildings. Most of the statues of Buddha and the other artifacts are off-limits to photos.
Another highlight was seeing the stage created for the Dowager Empress where she watched operas and other theater items. There are box seats that surround the stage and it is large. You could almost imagine royalty reviewing the actors from the boxes and the stage.
I do recommend taking a boat ride if you go, which takes you from one side of the lake to the other side where you can see another set of buildings. And it is fun. You can also rent an electric or paddle boat if you want. But since it was just me, I went on one of the biggest boats with other people.
I spent another four hours wandering around the Summer Palace. But I didn’t see all of it because it was getting dark. How I wish I could visit it again.
1. Before setting off to the Summer Palace, the author __________.| A．asked others about it | B．didn’t think it was large |
| C．didn’t think it was small | D．learned something about it |
| A．Forbidden. | B．Allowed. | C．Charged. | D．Limited. |
| A．It sits on the top of a hill. | B．It is the largest stage all over China. |
| C．Operas are performed there at times. | D．It was for royalty to watch performances. |
| A．She took a boat by herself. |
| B．She spent four hours in the Summer Palace. |
| C．She only toured parts of the Summer Palace. |
| D．She didn’t enjoy the trip because it was too late. |
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Visit www.SoundLearningAPA.org to explore the lesson plans, watch the videos, and encourage sound learning today.
1. Which of the following group might benefit most from sound learning?| A．School children. | B．Industry experts. |
| C．Parents of Grade 2. | D．High school teachers. |
| A．It can help children understand 76% of the text. |
| B．It can increase both reading accuracy and speed. |
| C．It can improve other types of learning by 85%. |
| D．It can help increase test scores of all subjects. |
| A．Designing lesson plans. | B．Getting useful resources. |
| C．Selling audio-books. | D．Downloading latest videos. |
【推荐2】Sleep behind ancient stone walls, and explore a private estate. We can introduce you to the best castles to rent. From five star luxury to budget friendly rustic (质朴的) experiences, each one has its own fascinating history.
●Schlosshotel Klink
Germany
€96 per room, per night (room only)
Hotel Schloss Klink stands directly beside Lake Miuritz, a 5-minute walk from the boat harbor. Built in 1898, many of the elegant rooms feature wooden beams (木梁). There are five on-site restaurants, a large spa and an indoor pool with lake views.
●Castello di Bibbione
Italy
€99 per room, per night (room only)
Castello di Bibbione is set between Florence and Siena with views of the Chianti hills. The rustic apartments feature wood-beamed ceilings and each comes with a fully-equipped kitchenette with a dining area. In the summer, you can relax in the outdoor swimming pool or garden. Wine tastings can be arranged, and bikes are provided free of-charge.
●Augill Castle
England
£180 per room, per night (bed & breakfast)
Free cancellations
Augill Castle is located in the upper reaches of the Eden Valley and is a mere 10 minutes’ drive away from the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. This is very much a family retreat and, as such, the castle owners can offer an informal and relaxed castle experience, creating memories that adults and children alike will never forget.
●Highlands Castle
USA
$600 per room, per night (room only)
Highlands Castle is located in Bolton Landing in upstate New York, offering views of Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains. Accommodation includes a seating area and a dining area, terrace and kitchen. Guests can enjoy swimming, boating, kayaking (划独木舟), horse-riding and diving.
1. What is special about Castello di Bibbione?| A．Visitors can taste wine there. | B．It is near the Yorkshire Dales. |
| C．Visitors can ride horses for free. | D．It is surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains. |
| A．Schlosshotel Klink. | B．Castello di Bibbione. | C．Augill Castle. | D．Highlands Castle. |
| A．Both have indoor pools. | B．Both offer lake views. |
| C．Both are located in New York. | D．Both were built in the 19th century. |
【推荐3】2015, the time has come for more creative China tours to be made. Insisting on high-quality services, we are proud to present our ever best-selling China tour packages, tour themes and the next popular destinations. Check out the optional activities and information making our Smart Travelers’ trips outstanding.
China Highlights’ most popular private tour. Our private guide, driver and car are available at all times. You take the trip, and we take the stress.
Day 1-2 in Beijing
Take a break on your arrival. Enjoy local people’s morning exercise at the Temple of Heaven before visiting the Great Wall, and then have a lifetime experience of visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall on Day 2.
Day 3-4 in Xi’an
Still in Beijing in the daytime of Day 3, visit the Forbidden City and the Tian’anmen Square to feel royal life in ancient China. After that pay a visit to hutong which gives full flavor of authentic experiences. Catch a flight at night to Xi’an. Private guide and driver escort you to visit the highlights of Xi’an on Day 4.
Day 5-7 in Guilin/Yangshuo
Continue to see Xi’an and have more interaction with the local. Visiting a family in Xi’an and learning how to make different shapes of dumplings give you an unforgettable time. Take a plane at night and arrive at Guilin on Day 5. Get on board to enjoy the essence of Guilin, the Li River cruise to Yangshuo. Cycle to villages and meet friendly local people and learn more about Chinese agriculture.
Day 8-10 in Shanghai
Private transfer from Yangshuo to Guilin airport. Shanghai guide and driver are waiting for you with smiling faces. Highlights of the city on Day 9 show you the future of China at the end of the trip. You have free time on the last day before taking an international flight.
Just let us know your travel style! We will then adapt this tour and create a unique quote based on your individual needs. For more information, please click here: http://www. chinahighlights. com/tour/.
1. What’s the author’s intention to write the passage?| A．To advertise some beautiful places in China. |
| B．To introduce some wonderful local food for tourists. |
| C．To introduce a best-selling China tour package to foreign tourists. |
| D．To show tourists some interesting activities in China. |
| A．Beijing. | B．Guilin. |
| C．Shanghai. | D．Xi’an. |
| A．In the newspaper. | B．On a poster. |
| C．On the Internet. | D．On TV. |
