Got 48 hours to relax yourself? You’ll make full use of your time and have great fun at these fantastic places.
Alabama:Gulf Shores.
For relaxing weekend getaways in Alabama, head south to the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores. Get on the water for some deep-sea fishing.
Alaska:Homer
How does fresh seafood sound? You’ll find it in Homer, located in south-central Alaska. Get your fill of fishing in Kachemak Bay, explore local trails and enjoy birding in this remote natural scenery.
Arizona:Sedona
Adventurous types can get their fill in the magical red rocks of Sedona, which is said to be the location of healing centers of energy. People flood into the area to meditate, practie yoga and more. Seona also offers fantastic hiking, off-roading, biking, and even climbing.
Arkansas:Hot Springs.
Relax and renew in Arkansas’ hot waters in Hot Springs. Make time for a visit o Bathhouse Row, a national historic landmark of eight bathhouses, and Superior Bathhouse Brewery, which produces beer made of the hot spring water inside the National Park. Don’t miss these National Parks that are off the beaten path.
1. Which activity can be found in both Gulf Shores and Homer?A.Going fishing | B.Taking a flight |
C.Enjoying beautiful birds | D.Visiting historic sites |
A.Its bathhouse | B.Its paths |
C.Its self-made beer | D.Its architecture |
A.Research | B.An encyclopedia |
C.A brochure | D.A diary |
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【推荐1】If you are thinking of a family holiday under the Caribbean sun, Jamaica is your first choice.So what makes it so popular with people all over the world?
First, Jamaica enjoys a warm climate throughout the year so people don’t really have to wait for comfortable weather to visit it.The island does have a short rainy season but the sun comes out after a few hours.
Jamaica receives a large number of visitors during the high season which is from mid-December to mid April. Jamaica welcomes more than one million visitors to its shores every year and a great number of these are from the USA. American Airlines have added three new weekly services from Chicago to Jamaica International Airport.
Jamaica was also recognized as the leading destination in the Caribbean in the World Travel Award Ceremony which was held in London on 7 last November.The awards are considered to be the‘Oscars of the travel industry and are a final testimony(证据)to the quality of the travel products offered by a country.Indeed,the island walked away with seven awards including the leading beach destination in the world.
Finally, Jamaica is perfect for the budget travelers.A wide range of rentals can satisfy the needs of the travelers.There you can experience the same good hotel service combined with the privacy,space,freedom and comfort that only a home can provide.And if you are worried about the costs,just add up the costs of the rental you would book for your family and the costs of eating throughout your stay,you will find that these rentals are more affordable than any other choice.
1. In which season are tourists most likely to visit Jamaica?A.Spring and summer. | B.Winter and spring |
C.Autumn and winter. | D.Summer and autumn |
A.It is as famous as Oscars |
B.All the awards were taken away by the Caribbean countries. |
C.For the travel industry,it carries a lot of weight |
D.The ceremony of 2010 was held in Jamaica |
A.Free meals | B.Better service than that in hotels |
C.Beautiful views from the rentals | D.Privacy,space and comfort |
【推荐2】Many parks offer guided hikes and walks with a park ranger (护林员) or volunteer. These experiences generally provide an in-depth look at natural and cultural topics with the company of other visitors.
Miller Woods Hike
Indiana Dunes National Park
Meet at the Paul H. Douglas Center for a ranger-led hike through Miller Woods on the Paul H. Douglas Trail to the shore of Lake Michigan. This amazing hike goes through a globally rare black oak grassland and around towering sand dunes and wetlands.
Contact Information: Indiana Dunes Visitor Center 219-395-1882
Coronado Hiker Shuttle (班车)
Coronado National Memorial
Take the FREE hiker shuttle from Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center to Montezuma Pass. The shuttle service runs at 8:30 a.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Join a park ranger for a short introduction at Montezuma Pass and take in the views.
Contact Information: Park Staff 520-366-5515
Reef Bay Hike
Virgin Islands National Park
The Reef Bay Trail offers visitors a view of Virgin Islands National Park’s land habitats and over 3,000 years of human history. This is a guided hike that includes transportation to and from the Cruz Bay Visitor Center. Advanced reservation is required, and the cost is $75 per participant.
Contact Information: Mark Whitefoot 340-626-2806
Off-The-Beaten-Path Hike
Big Thicket National Preserve
Explore the rich history and scenery of the Lance Rosier Unit with a park ranger. This is not a typical hike on a flat, maintained trail. The hiking conditions will range from walking along a dirt road to off-trail hiking through the woods. Getting to the site requires driving on a dirt road, which may be muddy. Please call us and reserve your spot in advance.
Contact Information: Park Staff 409-951-6700
1. Which phone number may you call if you want to enjoy the view of Lake Michigan?A.219-395-1882. | B.520-366-5515. | C.340-626-2806. | D.409-951-6700. |
A.They have admission fees, | B.They provide free transport. |
C.They need booking ahead of time. | D.They are flat and well-maintained. |
A.A travel brochure. | B.A science report. |
C.A gardening advertisement. | D.A fashion magazine. |
【推荐3】Fed up with tourists who only come in to check out the scenery, the owners of Queviures Murria, a grocery store in Barcelona, Spain, have put up a sign announcing a 5 euro fee for coming in just to look.
Queviures Murria has been in business since 1898 and is one of the most eye-catching locations in all of Barcelona. The vintage (老式的) look of the store and the traditional design of the inside attract hundreds of tourists every day, but the problem is that many of them aren’t actually interested in the products sold inside—all kinds of traditional Spanish cured sausages, cold cuts, cured cheeses, oils, wines, etc. According to the store, many tourists enter the store without even saying a simple “hello”, wander around taking pictures, and then simply leave without buying anything. So it decided to charge people for “just looking” just to discourage them.
Toni Merino, one of the managers at Queviures Murria, said that the idea to charge tourists a fee for simply coming into the grocery store and looking around without buying anything started out as a joke, but as the staff and the regular customers became increasingly inconvenienced by random tourists looking around, taking pictures, with absolutely no interest in the products on display, they decided to do it.
Merino has clarified that he and his partners have no interest in actually charging the fee, and they don’t really have to anymore. By posting a warning about the 5 euro fee in the shop window, they have managed to discourage most unwanted visitors.
After photos of the 5-euro fee announcement in the window of Queviures Murria spread quickly on social media, the Barcelona business faced a public outcry, and it was forced to explain the reasons and clarify that it didn’t really plan on carrying on the measure.
1. What can we learn about Queviures Murria?A.Tourists are not welcome there. |
B.It has a history of nearly 100 years. |
C.It charges people for taking photos. |
D.Tourists prefer its design to the products sold there. |
A.To earn a fame. |
B.To attract more tourists. |
C.To warn the impolite visitors. |
D.To provide a convenient shopping environment. |
A.Opposed. | B.Objective. | C.Supportive. | D.Unconcerned. |
A.A travel journal. | B.A news website. |
C.A fashion magazine. | D.A debate program. |
【推荐1】We all want to go somewhere — somewhere that has been on our bucket list for ages. So, when the chance arises, we tend to squeeze as many sights into the trip as we can — four cities in seven days, “must-see’s” in Tokyo, famous landmarks in Europe. It’s as if the faster we’re checking things off our list, the more we are experiencing.
However, when it comes to travel, it’s probably not quantity that counts but quality. Traveler, the South Korean reality show, can perhaps give us some idea of what travel is like at its best.
Like many travel-themed shows, Traveler features two celebrities — Ryu Jun-yeol, 33, and Lee Je-hoon, 35. But unlike other cookie-cutter (千篇一律的) travel shows, Traveler’s travelers don’t have a mission and there isn’t a competition for them to win. Instead, it focuses on “depicting the real experience of traveling by showing the processes of finding a place to stay or grabbing a taxi”, according to The Korea Times. In other words, Ryu and Lee are given total freedom to explore, for example, Cuba, the central American country, without any interference or help from a production team.
This is actually the philosophy of what’s called “slow travel” —which is currently trending among the world’s more adventurous journeyers.
Slow travel isn’t about getting somewhere as quickly as possible, but about simply being excited as you’re getting there — or not getting there at all.
You may try to wander off the main road and take a back street instead. You may ignore the guidebook’s recommendation and ask local people where they prefer to cat and hang out. And you’ll be surprised by what a place has to offer when you’re not busy rushing around and checking things off your bucket list.
“Travel is just like life,” said Ryu in the show. “There is little fun in it if everything is predictable.” It’s true that we all want to go “somewhere”. But as the travel blog Cheese Web says, “As long as you keep an open mind, you’ll see that everywhere is ‘somewhere’.”
1. What do people usually do when they have the chance to go somewhere?A.People can’t wait to go to as many places as they can. |
B.People like to travel to somewhere but they have no time. |
C.People often go sightseeing without any purposes and plans. |
D.People pay attention to their travel quality rather than quantity. |
A.both the travelers in the show are not famous |
B.travelers in Traveler have certain assignments and competitions |
C.travelers in Traveler have the freedom to explore with some interference |
D.travel in the show focuses on feelings during traveling. such as being excited |
A.Doubtful. | B.Supportive. | C.Critical. | D.Indifferent. |
A.Travel: Becoming Part of Life |
B.Slow Travel: Featuring More Sightseeing |
C.Quality Travel: Attracting Tourists from Abroad |
D.Slow Travel: Helping People Truly Explore Places |
【推荐2】Whatever your level is, choosing to take French lessons in France is the best way to learn French. Place yourself in the local culture and practice your newly found skills in your free time.
You will be taught by native French speakers who have a love for teaching and use excellent teaching techniques. Lessons are interesting and you will speak French on the first day both inside and outside the classroom.
Learners
1.Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced (高级的)
2.Over 18 years old
Class Schedule (课表)
1.Classes start on Mondays and run throughout the summer.
2.Please arrive at the school by 8:15 am on your first day for a short level test. It will help to place you in the right class.
3.Classes run from Monday to Friday each week.
4.Classes start at 8:45 am each day depending on your level.
5.You will have 3 classes per day lasting 55 minutes each.
6.You will have a short break between classes.
Free Time and Tours
1.The school offers a lot of cultural activities throughout the week. These activities can include cooking lessons, wine and cheese tasting, visits to Paris, cycling, movies and much more.
2.You will have plenty of free time to explore (探索) the local area and practice your newly found language skills or just relax on this learning holiday with a difference.
Other Information
1.You should bring a small dictionary, pens and paper with you.
2.Get more from your holiday, have fun, meet new people and take home a new language skill that will stay with you forever.
1. What is special about the French courses?A.They are taught in small groups. | B.The teachers are young French speakers. |
C.They will offer a wine tasting license. | D.People learn French in and out of class. |
A.pay for their study | B.take a language test |
C.do a survey | D.introduce themselves to the class |
A.21. | B.30. | C.12. | D.15. |
A.is not suitable for teenagers | B.provides dictionaries for students |
C.has a short game between classes | D.offers cooking classes as well |
A.a newspaper | B.a travel guide | C.a text book | D.a story book |
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