Kakadu National Park, covering almost 20,000 square kilometers, holds within its boundaries an impressive ecosystem and amazing ancient rock art. You can travel in a boat along with wildlife, examine 25,000-year-old rock paintings, swim in pools and hike through ancient sandstone country.
Ubirr
Layers of rock-art paintings, in various styles and from various centuries, create charming quietness. These are the paintings of mimi spirits: energetic figures who, it’s believed, were the first of the Creation Ancestors to paint on rock.
Gunlom
Gunlom is a superb escarpment（悬崖）waterfall. It features a wonderful large waterhole and drama-filled scenery, and there’s also a lovely picnic area here. If you want to explore more, take the Lookout Walk, which affords incredible views; when there’s water, the pool at the top is Kakadu’ s best one.
Twin Falls
Twin Falls runs all year round (no swimming), and half the fun is getting here, including a little boat trip (adult/child $15/free, 7:30 am-5 pm, last boat 4 pm) and an over-the-water boardwalk. Wildlife here includes freshwater crocodiles as well as birds such as rainbow pittas and emerald doves.
Anbangbang Gallery
The Anbangbang Gallery, featuring vivid dreaming characters repainted in the 1960s, has an excellent exhibition that contains one of the most extraordinary images anywhere in the Kakadu area: stay around the dangerous Nabulwinjbulwinj, a dangerous spirit who likes to eat females after hitting them over the head with a yаm（山药）.
1. What can you do in Ubirr?| A．Have a picnic. | B．Find some wildlife. |
| C．Attend an exhibition. | D．Enjoy ancient rock art. |
| A．Ubirr. | B．Gunlom. |
| C．Twin Falls. | D．Anbangbang Gallery. |
| A．$15. | B．$20. | C．$30. | D．$45. |
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【推荐1】American like to visit the national parks. In 1996, over 250,000,000 people visited areas run by the National Park Service. Experts predict that by 2010, 500,000,000 people per year will visit the parks. As a result, people are trying to think of ways to protect the parks from the crowds.
The crowding of the parks has caused several problems. One is that there is not enough space for all of the people who want to use the parks. To deal with this problem, national parks may require reservations months in advance for some spots. The Park Service may also raise entrance fees at these places.
Another problem caused by increased park use is pollution. Some garbage and waste can be cleaned up, and the cleanup can be paid for by increased entrance fees. To cut down on noise pollution and air pollution, officials may decrease the number of cars allowed in parks. If this happens, people may use buses to travel around the parks. Officials may also limit the use of jet-skis, snowmobiles (摩托雪橇), motorboats, and sightseeing helicopters and planes.
The parks are also threatened by development that is going on around them. For example, around Yellow Stone Park, many motels (汽车旅馆), golf courses, resorts, and other tourist attractions have been built. Some of these developments affect areas that are used by animals. People will have to learn to agree about ways to protect the parks. If they do not, there will soon be no reason to visit these national treasures.
1. By 2010, the number of visitors will rise by ______ per year.| A．250 million | B．500 million | C．2.5 billion | D．5 billion |
| A．pay less than before | B．stay there for months |
| C．book the ticket before months | D．fill in a form to apply for the ticket |
| A．just for the benefit of the National Park Service |
| B．either to limit the number of visitors or to pay for the cleaner |
| C．not only to protect the animals but to reduce the noise pollution |
| D．merely for the development of the national parks |
| A．People are not supposed to visit the national parks for fear that they will harm the animals. |
| B．Only if more man-made tourist attractions are built will more people visit the parks. |
| C．It is reasonable to keep the balance between the development of the parks and the reserve(保护区). |
| D．People will not visit the national parks since there are no golf courses and resorts. |
| A．High fees may probably keep some people out of parks. |
| B．Helicopters and planes will not be used in parks any longer. |
| C．The bus will become the only tool in parks with the purpose of pollution reduction. |
| D．The National Park Service welcomes as many visitors as possible. |
【推荐2】Ever since the success of Apollo 11, when lunar travel was finally publicly acknowledged to be safe for humans, people have been waiting for the day when space would be opened up on a large scale to those who are not astronauts. It has finally become a reality, at least for people who have the means. The space flights are not cheap—each flight into outer space costs about U.S. $ 20 million.
But space travel agencies now have a clever plan to offer suborbital (亚轨道的) flights, which cost about U.S. $100 000. A lunar mission is also made available by space tourism agency, Space Adventures, where tourists, accompanied by one professional astronaut, would be able to reach within 100km of the Moon’s surface, enabling them to see the bright far-side of the moon and witness Earth rising above the surface of the moon.
Further extending the idea of space tourism, plans are underway to open a resort in space. In Galactic Suite Space Resort, a space resort started by a Spanish entrepreneur, guests are promised a remarkable experience with an orbital stay onboard with first-class resort facilities; they can enjoy a weightless spa as they watch 15 sunsets in one day; and tourists would be able to complete a single orbit in 80 minutes—all this while staying in a bio-inspired space, similar to a tropical paradise island!
Space tourism is, however, not environmentally-friendly. There are suggestions that black carbon emitted by the spacecraft could raise temperatures at the poles, contributing to global warming. An increase in space travel would mean that Man would not only leave his footprint in space but also his waste—space tourism can lead to pollution of the environment of the outer space.
Without a doubt, space tourism opens up new exciting possibilities. With time, the price would become more reasonable. Increasing commercialisation of space would also mean that a structure would be put in place for the disposal of rubbish. However, with no immediate solutions, space tourism would probably prove to be yet another controversial (有争议的) adventure of mankind.
1. What does the word “means” in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Methods. | B．Courage. | C．Money. | D．Dreams. |
| A．It enables guests to see the bright far-side of the moon. |
| B．It offers high quality service to guests. |
| C．It promises guests can go around the world in one day. |
| D．It is built on a tropical paradise island. |
| A．Bright. | B．Uncertain. | C．Meaningless. | D．Disastrous. |
| A．To talk about the topic of space travel. |
| B．To warn people of the danger of space travel. |
| C．To encourage people to travel in space. |
| D．To call on people to protect outer space. |
【推荐3】Featured Bike Tours in Italy
Lake Como & the Italian Lake District
Italy’s Lake Como tour is deeply loved by cyclists. Among dramatic hills and waters, riding is relatively easy along flat bike paths and breathtaking valleys. The beautiful waters of three major lakes-Garda, Iseo and Como are never far from sight as you sample good wines in Franciacorta.
Daily Mileage: 7 — 32 miles
Cycling Level: Moderate (中等的)
Cost: $395
Tuscany, Lucca to Siena
On this self-guided bicycling vacation, you’ll ride from Lucca to Siena at your own pace. Visit Leonardo da Vinci’s hometown of Vinci Ride into the famous wine region of Chianti. Stay in welcoming hotels along the way.
Daily Mileage: 3 — 40 miles
Cycling Level: Moderate / Challenging
Cost: $265
Valleys of the Sodomites
Road cycling the Sodomites was never easier, as you ride along mostly flat or downhill bike paths. Along the way, you’ll explore historic cities, and meet an ancient culture found nowhere else on Earth. You’ll also be fueled by local meals and end each day in 4-star accommodations!
Daily Mileage: 4 — 36 miles
Cycling Level: Easy
Cost: $595
Coastal Villages of Tuscany
Tuscany’s amazingly beautiful coast begs to be explored by bicycle Beautiful towns dot (星罗棋布于) the countryside, surrounded by trees that hug the waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. At the end of each day, you can relax in the natural pool and springs of an Etruscan caldarium (高温浴室).
Daily Mileage: 8 — 39 miles
Cycling Level: Moderate
Cost: $475
1. What can cyclists do during the cheapest tour?| A．Bathe in natural springs. |
| B．Enjoy beautiful lake scenes. |
| C．Stay in 4-star accommodations. |
| D．Visit Leonardo da Vinci’s hometown. |
| A．Lake Como & the Italian Lake District. |
| B．Tuscany, Lucca to Siena. |
| C．Valleys of the Sodomites. |
| D．Coastal Villages of Tuscany. |
| A．7 — 32 miles. | B．3 — 40 miles. | C．4 — 36 miles. | D．8 — 39 miles. |
【推荐1】Things to Do in October
Happy Hauntings
Sat. &Sun. Oct.1-31 | Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park
Enjoy a fully decorated park full of family-friendly ghosts! Stay and in the colors of fall with all your royal friends at Dutch Wonderland in a safe and non-scary environment for kids! Join Duke, Brooke, Merlin, and the rest for ghost s adventure here at the kingdom! The gates are waiting, and it’s time to push them open! Be sure to wear your costume!
The Great Diamond Heist (盗窃)
October 1,2,3 | Strasburg Rail Road
The Strasburg Rail Road, America’s oldest short line rail road, is proud to present the all-new Stunt Spectacular (特技表演) — “The Great Diamond Heist”. Jumping on board as the Strasburg Rail Road makes its first trip to Chicago, and beyond! Don’t miss this all-new Stunt Spectacular playing from Sunday to Tuesday only at the Strasburg Rail Road!
Trunk or Treat
October 23 | AACA Museum
Dress in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy an entertaining afternoon of family fun! Let the joy begin at handmade tables, where kids will decorate their own “Trunk or Treat” bags using the various cars and Halloween stamps, stickers, markers, and more. All visitors aged 12 and under will be allowed to take part in the AACA Museum’s “Trunk or Treat” program.
Halloween Scooptacular
October 24 | Turkey Hill Experience
Halloween Scooptacular at the Turkey Hill Experience is filled with great surprises. Decorate your own pumpkin, play Halloween games, make a Halloween-themed ice cream creation, and more! Costumes are encouraged, so suit up and head over to Turkey Hill Experience!
1. Which event is held at the weekend?| A．Trunk or Treat. | B．Happy Hauntings. |
| C．The Great Diamond Heist. | D．Halloween Scooptacular. |
| A．It includes a family show. | B．It can decorate pumpkins. |
| C．It offers all-new Stunt Spectacular. | D．It gives kids chances to decorate their bags. |
| A．It is full of great surprises. | B．It requires kids to bring bags. |
| C．It provides creative ice creams. | D．It enables kids to design stamps. |
Express Your Opinion
The Letters to the Editor column in your local paper is a public place for expressing opinions on matters of interest to all citizens．In this course，you will learn how to express your opinions well and improve your chances of getting your letter published．
Fridays，8：45—10：00 p．m．
Write It Right
Writing a research paper involves more than gathering information．It is essential to organize your information，document your sources，and express your ideas clearly．This course is specifically designed for students preparing to enter college．
Tuesdays，3：30—5：00 p．m．
Fiction Workshop
This course is for writers who are currently working on a novel or short story．Class time will be spent reading and critiquing(评论)classmates’work．
Saturdays，9：30—11：30 a．m．
Report It
Have you always dreamed of being a journalist for a newspaper or magazine? This course will cover the basics of gathering news and turning it into interesting newspaper and magazine articles．
Wednesdays，1：00—3：00 p．m．
Writing to Sell
In this course，you will learn to write advertisements that will attract more customers to your products or business．Previous business writing experience is required．
Thursdays，9：30—11：30 a．m．
Retelling old Favorites
Do you remember the traditional fairy tales that you loved as a kid? In this course，you will rewrite some of your favorite old tales in new ways that will delight youngsters in your life．
Tuesdays，5：00—7：00 p．m．
The Art of Correspondence(通信)
Have you always wished you could write more elegantly? This course will help you develop your own style when writing letters of friendship，thanks，invitation，congratulations，and so on．
Mondays．5：00—7：00 p．m．
1. Expressing Your Opinion will help you_________．
| A．get your views published |
| B．become a local paper’s editor |
| C．write a letter in your own style |
| D．attract the interest of most citizens |
| A．Wring to Sell | B．The Art of Correspondence |
| C．Express Your Opinion | D．Write It Right |
| A．be best-selling novelists |
| B．1earn to write research papers |
| C．1earn to write business advertisements |
| D．be reporters for business magazines |
| A．at 1：00—3：00p．m．on Wednesdays |
| B．at 5：00—7：00 p．m．on Tuesdays |
| C．at 8：45—10：00 p．m．on Fridays |
| D．at 9：30—11：30 a．m．on Thursdays |
【推荐3】A Taste of China
Overview
This tour will explore some of the most amazing Chinese cultural treasures that are not well known in the western world. From history, to food, to the stories behind it all, experience a taste of China for yourself.
Departure Point
1201 Buck Jones Rd
Departure time
6/11/2019-6/30/2019
Saturday-Sunday:04:30 PM-05:30 PM
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Our tour will consist of exploring the most authentic chinese market in the Traingle area . There will explore bits and pieces of Chinese history and discover some of the most amazing cultural treasures least known to the western world, We'll grab a few food items along the way and after a brief chopstick lesson，you can taste the amazing flavors that China hasn't to offer. We’ll finish everything off with a brief Chinese language class where you'll learn a simple introduction in Mandarin.
Additional Info
※Confirmation will be received at time of booking JK
※Wheelchair accessible
※Service animals allowed
※Transportation is wheelchair accessible
※Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
※Most travelers can participate
※ This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather，you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund(退款）
※This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
※ This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund，cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
1. Which is fit for you if you travel with this travel agency?| A．Sunday 05:00 PM May 31. | B．Monday 04:30 PM June 10. |
| C．Saturday 05:00 AM June 1. | D．Sunday 05:10 PM June 30. |
| A．to explore Chinese history |
| B．to learn how to use chopsticks |
| C．to explore western cultural treasures |
| D．to learn to speak simple Mandarin |
| A．Due to your use of the wheelchair. |
| B．The minimum number of travelers isn’t met. |
| C．Due to your use of Service animals. |
| D．Cancel your tour on the departure day. |
