Exploring Britain
Trains, buses and boats
London is usually a visitor’s first stop. There is the underground system, the oldest in the world, or the traditional double-decker bus. A boat trip along the River Thames takes visitors to the Tower of London, once a royal residence and home to the Crown Jewels. Several famous figures were imprisoned here—including one of King Henry VIII’s wives, Anne Boleyn.
Museum marvels
There are over 240 museums in the capital, but the two most popular are in South Kensington and cost nothing to get in to. In the Natural History Museum the key word is BIG—whether it’s a life-size model of a blue whale or a cross-section of a 1,300-year-old giant sequoia tree; even the state of Charles Darwin weighs over two metric tons.
An Englishman’s home
When exploring outside the capital, people usually visit one of the most spectacular, Warwick Castle. It has everything you would expect in a castle; to enter you walk across a drawbridge, but be careful. There are “murder holes” through which the occupant used to drop hot oil or boiling water on the enemy. Under the castle are dungeons where prisoners were kept.
Roman remains
Like many countries in Europe, the Romans invaded Britain. They settled there for 400 years, building roads, towns and protective walls. They also introduced water pipe and sewage systems. In Bath you can still see the original Roman bathing complex, complete with heating system.
1. Who was once locked in the Tower of London?| A．Anne Boleyn. | B．Charles Darwin. |
| C．King Henry VIII | D．William the conqueror. |
| A．The value of its collections. | B．The size of its collections. |
| C．The variety of its collections. | D．The quality of its collections. |
| A．Covering occupants. | B．Punishing prisoners. |
| C．Defending against attackers. | D．Putting the enemy in prison. |
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【推荐1】The best UK hidden beaches for the perfect holiday
If you’re considering where to go at Easter or other holidays and searching for some family holiday ideas, why not make the most of your time off by planning a trip to one of Britain’s best beaches? Escape the bank holiday crowds, take a trip to one of these more secluded (僻静的) spots and make some wonderful memories on your own private piece of coastline.
Charming coves at Nanjizal Beach
Cornwall is known for having some of the best beaches in the UK. However, across peak times such as the Easter holidays, they can become overrun with holidaymakers.
Nanjizal Beach is usually very quiet, apart from those walkers who have made the hike on the coastal path from either Porthgwarra, Lands End or Sennen Cove. There are numerous coves to discover and the ruins of an old watermill too. If all of that walking has made you warm, it’s also a great spot for swimming, with inviting shallow waters.
Don’t forget to pack a picnic though, as not only will you want to spend some time soaking in the salty sea air, it’s also a long walk back to the car.
Beautiful beaches at Rhu Point
Rhu Point features white sands and crystal blue waters. It might make you think that you’re in the Caribbean, rather than the west coast of Scotland, a wonderfully remote beach. It is simply attractive at low tide, and offers beautiful views once you arrive at the sandy shore. The walk to get there is also just as pretty; if the day is clear, there are some wonderful views over to the Isle of Skye.
Apart from some great rock pools nestling within the rocky outcrops (露出地面的部分), you can also collect shells which are common on this shoreline. If you’re looking for an Easter holiday getaway on a remote beach in a beautiful part of the country, this is a wonderful option.
1. What makes Nanjizal Beach an appealing place during peak times?| A．Its easy accessibility to tourists. | B．A large number of coves and ruins to explore. |
| C．Its warm atmosphere due to large crowds. | D．The availability of various water sports. |
| A．Bringing along a guidebook for cave exploration. |
| B．Carrying a picnic for the long walk back to the car. |
| C．Leaving early to avoid heavy traffic on the coastal path. |
| D．Reserving a parking spot in advance to avoid inconvenience. |
| A．They are rich in shell. | B．They feature white sands. |
| C．They have absorbing waters. | D．They are similar to Caribbean beaches. |
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1. What can you experience in the Immersive Disney Animation Singapore?| A．Feasting your eyes on fantastic magic shows. |
| B．Interacting with Disney characters face to face. |
| C．Creating your own animated cartoon characters. |
| D．Enjoying a 90-minute newly-released Disney film. |
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Where: Tahua, Bolivia
How much: About $95 a night
Why it’s cool: You’ve stayed at hotels made of brick or wood, but salt? That’s something few can claim.Tayka Hotel de Sal is made totally of salt—including the beds (though you’ll sleep on regular mattresses (床垫) and blankets).The hotel sits on the Salar de Uyuni, a prehistoric dried-up lake that’s the world’s biggest salt flat.Builders use the salt from the 4,633-square-mile flat to make the bricks, and glue them together with a paste of wet salt that hardens when it dries.When rain starts to dissolve the hotel, the owners just mix up more salt paste to strengthen the bricks.
Green Magic Nature Resort
Where: Vythiri, India
How much: About $240 a night
Why it’s cool: Ridding a pulley(滑轮)-operated lift 86 feet to your treetop room is just the start of your adventure.As you look out of your open window—there is no glass!—you watch monkeys and birds in the rain forest canopy.Later you might test your fear of heights by crossing the handmade rope bridge to the main part of the hotel, or just sit on your bamboo bed and read.You don’t even have to come down for breakfast—the hotel will send it up on the pulley-drawn “elevator”.
Dog Bark Park Inn B&B
Where: Cottonwood, Idaho
How much: $92 a night
Why it’s cool: This doghouse isn’t just for the family pet. Sweet Willy is a 30-foot-tall dog with guest rooms in his belly.Climb the wooden stairs beside his hind leg to enter the door in his side.You can relax in the main bedroom, go up a few steps of the loft in Willy’s head, or hang out inside his nose.Cotta “go”(想要方便一下)? Although you have a full private bathroom in your quarters, there is also a toilet in the 12-foot-tall fire hydrant outside.
Gamirasu Cave Hotel
Where: Ayvali, Turkey
How much: Between $130 and $475 a night.
Why it’s cool: This is caveman cool! Experience what it was like 5,000 years ago, when people lived in these mountain caves formed by volcanic ash.But your stay will be much more modern.Bathrooms and electricity provide what you expect from a modern hotel, and the white volcanic ash, called tufa, keeps the rooms cool, about 65℉in summer.(Don’t worry—there is heat in winter.)
1. Which of the following about Tayka Hotel de Sal is true?| A．The hotel is the cheapest among the four mentioned. |
| B．Everything in the hotel is made of salt. |
| C．It is on an island in the Pacific Ocean. |
| D．It is located on a prehistoric lake. |
| A．Being expensive. | B．Being beautiful. | C．Being natural. | D．Being unique. |
| A．The building of Dog Bark Park Inn B&B. |
| B．The name of a pet dog of the hotel owner. |
| C．The name of the hotel. |
| D．The name of the hotel owner. |
| A．Tayka Hotel De Sal | B．Green Magic Nature Resort |
| C．Dog Bark Park Inn B&B | D．Gamirasu Cave Hotel |
| A．To show his wide knowledge. | B．To introduce some interesting hotels. |
| C．To develop business in tourism. | D．To attract attention from the readers. |
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A summer camp counselor’s hourly pay is on average around $10. The weekly average pay is $417. Starting level pay is about $336 a week. Senior level pay is roughly $567 a week.
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You have to be 18 or older and have graduated from high school. It is encouraged but not required to have certifications in lifeguarding. Training in first aid is ideal. It is also preferred that you have had exposure to some sort of childcare in the past.
Your days as a camp counselor will be very rewarding!
1. What is a counselor’s main duty?| A．Easing anxiety. | B．Ensuring safety. |
| C．Solving conflicts. | D．Introducing skills. |
| A．$336. | B．$417. | C．$567. | D．$1,344. |
| A．First aid training. | B．Experience in childcare. |
| C．A high school certificate. | D．A qualification in lifeguarding |
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1. Which is the feature of the Jitterbug® Flip2?| A．It is tough to get through in an emergency. |
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【推荐3】One summer camp long ago， I experienced a terrible need of a practical budget （f）， so that I began to make a chart of my "money in"， "save" and "spend" every week．
1. How many items did the writer take down？
| A．2． |
| B．3． |
| C．4． |
| D．5 |
| A．My Weekly Budget． |
| B．How to Make a Balance． |
| C．money for Future Use． |
| D．"Money in" equals "Spend" |
| A．He took it as important as lunch． |
| B．He thought he should list it onto "Have to Spend．" |
| C．He considered it unnecessary to drink soda after school． |
| D．He was sure he should put this sum into his money bank account． |
| A．On a car． |
| B．On his education． |
| C．On a present for her mother． |
| D．On a Piggy bank toy． |
| A．Summer camp usually costs children a lot of money． |
| B．Income should equal the expense and saving． |
| C．One should always balance Money In and Spend． |
| D．Parents should plan the budget for their children． |
