Going to Antarctica, one of the remotest destinations on the planet, is not an easy (or affordable) endeavor. Perhaps the difficulty is part of the attraction—the seventh continent remains at the top of many travelers’ wish lists. The striking white desert, with its dramatic, snowy peaks and vibrant turquoise water, as well as its exotic wildlife, including emperor penguins and Weddell seals, can truly offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Hawaii
Hawaii is underrated. To be sure, it is a gorgeous place with breathtaking sunrise and sunset, and every beach is seemingly prettier than the next, but its beauty goes much deeper than its preternatural appearance. Extraordinary beaches—some even boast green and black sand (Papakōlea Beach and Punalu’u Beach, respectively)—have their expected appeal, but visitors who take time to venture out away from the coast quickly discover Hawaii’s charms are everywhere.
Canada
Skiing, surfing, hiking and the Northern Lights, eclectic cuisine, world-class shopping, diverse and rich cultures—this is Canada. The 13 provinces and territories make up the world’s second-largest country by the total area. It has something wonderful for every type of traveler. Nature lovers take solace in mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and the Atlantic or Pacific coastlines while sophisticated eaters nosh at Michelin-starred restaurants and hole-in-the-wall restaurants alike.
Singapore
Travelers don’t want to spend any more time in an airport than they have to. But Singapore Changi Airport is not an ordinary airport. While the rest of the world was staying at home, Singaporean locals had paid to hang out at Changi Airport, whether it was co-working in one of the lounges or camping alongside the world’s highest indoor waterfall, which opened in 2019.
1. Which place would you like to choose if you are an animal lover?| A．Hawaii. | B．Antarctica. | C．Singapore. | D．Canada. |
| A．It can almost satisfy all kinds of travelers. |
| B．It attracts many locals. |
| C．It has some extraordinary beaches. |
| D．It is the second most beautiful place in the world. |
| A．They can decorate the lounges together. |
| B．They can enjoy world-class shopping. |
| C．They can appreciate the world’s highest indoor waterfall. |
| D．They can experience Michelin-starred restaurants. |
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【推荐1】It seems that this summer will be a travel season to remembers, especially following the COVID-stricken summers of 2020 and 2021. Here are some of the destinations around the world that can offer the joy of travel again this summer.
Singapore
Singapore has one of the world’s smallest population. It is made up of one main island and over 60 smaller ones off the coast of the Malay Peninsula. Singapore is home to the island of Pulau Ubin, where a variety of wildlife can be explored.
Dining and drinking options are endless, from the 49 restaurants chosen on the 2021 Singapore Michelin Star list to all kinds of hawker (小贩) centres serving inexpensive local delicious food.
Panama
The most famous part of this Central American country’s attractions is, of course, the Panama Canal, which is considered as one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Nature lovers will enjoy Baru Volcano National Park in the province of Chiriqui. It is praised as the only place in the world where, on a clear day, you can see the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans at the same time.
New York
As always, the Big Apple is welcoming visitors with new hotels. Opening in midtown Manhattan last month was the Hard Rock Hotel New York on West 48th Street, which shows respect for the recording studios and music stores that once lined this street by offering live music across all public spaces.
Also in midtown, on Fifth Avenue and Fifty-seventh Street, will be the very comfortable Aman New York. This will feature Italian and Japanese restaurants, a wine library, a jazz club with live performances and a 24,800-square-foot spa with a 65-foot indoor swimming pool.
Montreal
“Montreal’s summer 2022 festival calendar is full,” says this Quebec city’s website.
Among its festivals will be the Festival Go Velo for people who love cycling, the three-week-long Montreal Fringe Festival, a firework festival with participation (参与) by six world-class outstanding companies, a jazz festival, a fashion and design festival.
1. Where is Pulau Ubin?| A．In Singapore. | B．In Panama. | C．In New York. | D．In Montreal. |
| A．Baru Volcano National Park. | B．Hard Rock Hotel. |
| C．Panama Canal. | D．Aman New York. |
| A．Designers. | B．Artists. | C．Musicians. | D．Cyclists. |
【推荐2】Takashi Murakami Exhibition
You have the chance to see this great exhibition! The exhibition is colorful and active and has some stories of human survival to be told. Your children will enjoy the activity and colorful pictures there.
Address: Mori Art Museum, Tokyo
Date and Time: Daily 10:00 am-10:00 pm (Tuesday closes at 17:00), in the week before the New year Cost: Adults 1,600 yen (日元), 4-12 years 600 yen, under 4 free.
Phone: 03-5777-8665
Japan Fisherman’s Festival
There will be over 40 stands selling seafood and fish. The festival is supported by various Japanese fishing associations with the goal to promote eating fish. Hope to see you there eating happily!
Event Dates: Friday-Sunday (just before the New Year); Friday 11:00 am -5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am-9:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Address: Hibiya Park, Tokyo
Cost: Adults 500 yen, kids below four free
Phone: 03-5777-8680
Museum of Contemporary (当代的) Art
Great way to show your kids how the movies are made and all the steps involved. The exhibition also includes over 500 pieces of art. There are hand-drawn sketches, paintings, storyboards, color scripts, and character models created by the studio’s artists.
Address: Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo
Telephone:03-5777-8600
Date and Time: Daily; closed on Mon
Cost: Adults 1.000 yen, middle school students 600 yen, primary students free
Heiwajima Antique (古董) Show
This is a huge three-day inside antique fair that you should not miss. There are over 280 vendors (销售商) that have a huge selection of Japanese, Asian and western antiques. This show only happens a few times a year.
Date: Friday, Saturday, Sunday; in the week before the New Year
Time:10:00 am-5:00 pm
Address: Heiwajima, Tokyo
Phone:03-5985-5101
1. In the Takashi Murakami Exhibition, children can________.| A．hear stories and enjoy pictures | B．take part in interesting games |
| C．watch some videos | D．draw their favorite pictures |
| A．2,200 yen. | B．1,600 yen. | C．3,200 yen. | D．3,800 yen |
| A．on Friday | B．on Sunday | C．on Saturday | D．on Thursday |
| A．Heiwajima. | B．Museum of Contemporary Art. |
| C．Mori Art Museum. | D．Hibiya Park. |
| A．03-5777-8680 | B．03-5777-8600 | C．03-5985-5101 | D．03-5777-8665 |
【推荐3】A trans-Canada train trip is an adventure that will stay with you for a very long time. Here are some must-see places to visit along the way:
Vancouver
There’s a reason why Vancouver never fails to impress. It is really stunning, with plenty of green open spaces, mountains and ocean views. Plus, this west coast city also has a diverse live music and art scene, world-class museums and plenty of locally owned coffeehouses and creative restaurants.
Jasper
Jasper National Park is twice the size of Banff National Park, yet draws only around half the visitors, which means you’ll encounter fewer crowds on the stunning hiking paths through valleys, mountain passes and grasslands. Keep an eye out for elk, bighorn sheep and other wild local residents.
Québec City
Considered the crown jewel of French Canada, Quebec City is one of North America’s oldest and most remarkable settlements. The Old Town is like a living museum of narrow cobblestone streets, 17th and 18th century houses and churches. There’s more than a glimmer of old Europe in its classic pubs, sidewalk cafes and tidy square.
Montreal
Montreal is where all the fun happens. The city lives for the arts, with more than 90 festivals throughout the year and an impressive collection of museums, galleries and performance spaces. Add in architecture that will make you think you’re in Europe and one of the most diverse food scenes in North America, and you will have a recipe for a good time.
1. If you are interested in wildlife, which place will attract you?| A．Vancouver. | B．Jasper. | C．Québec City. | D．Montreal. |
| A．Visit a museum of cobblestones. | B．Attend various festivals. |
| C．Enjoy a drink in a European-style pub. | D．Walk across the vast grassland. |
| A．Attractive museums. | B．Large quantities of wildlife. |
| C．A small crowd of visitors. | D．Over 90 festivals every year. |
【推荐1】There are many international organizations which work to save and protect endangered species（物种）and natural environment. If you would like more information about any of the organizations listed below, you can write to the addresses given.
1. If you want to learn more about the organizations, you can ________.
| A．call them | B．write them a letter |
| C．visit them | D．send them an e-mail |
| A．reduce pollution | B．defend rainforests |
| C．protect ocean animals | D．save endangered birds |
| A．Friends of the Earth | B．World Wide Fund For Nature |
| C．Greenpeace | D．BirdLife International |
| A．Environmental Protection Organizations |
| B．Global Traffic Problems |
| C．Endangered Animals |
| D．Natural Beauty |
【推荐2】Mexico is an ideal destination for you to broaden horizons. Its diverse culture and impressive Maya heritage sites will offer you a unique vacation. Taking a private guided Mexico tour is an excellent way to enjoy some amazing places.
Day 1
After breakfast, our guide will take you to Teotihuacan to visit the world famous Pyramid (金字塔) of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. You can also climb the Pyramid of the Sun to see the entire ancient city of Teotihuacan. Later, return to Mexico City and head to Plaza de la Constitución, a landmark in the center of the old city. Also, we will visit the capital’s cathedral (大教堂) and the National Palace there.
Day 2
Today, we will drive to Puebla, a famous ancient city in central Mexico. It was listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1987 as a cultural heritage site. Full of colorful houses, it is a typical Spanish style city. Here we will visit the oldest library in America—the Biblioteca Palafoxiana, and the church—Capilla del Rosario.
Day 3
After breakfast, we will depart from Puebla to the beautiful Oaxaca City. Upon arrival, we plan to go first to Square of Zocalo to start today’s Mexico vacation packages, then to the beautiful Templo de Santo Domingo, a 16th-century Baroque church. The two 35-metre-high bell towers next to the church are some of Oaxaca’s most beautiful buildings. The local cuisine is also well worth a try, and our guide will be happy to recommend some must-have snacks for you.
Day 4
On the 4th day of Mexico vacation packages, we are going to Chichen Itza, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. This world-famous Mayan ruins have long been a sacred place for the Mayans. The most famous must-see is the Great Pyramid of Kukulkan.
1. Where can tourists visit the National Palace?| A．In Teotihuacan. | B．In Mexico City. |
| C．In Puebla. | D．In Oaxaca City. |
| A．Tour a typical Mexican style city. | B．Try Oaxaca’s unique local cuisine. |
| C．Visit the oldest library in America. | D．See a 16th-century Baroque church. |
| A．On Day 1. | B．On Day 2. | C．On Day 3. | D．On Day 4. |
【推荐3】BBC：Top 4 Wonderful English Novels
Great Expectations
By Charles Dickens, 1861
Great Expectations might be the purest British novel. To re-read Dickens’s classic as an adult is to discover its wit and brio (生动), its influence and its truth. Its plot is wonderful. It is a work about love.
Mrs Dalloway
By Virginia Woolf, 1925
This is a novel with a long stream of consciousness (意识流). Its plot is simple. It describes the hero’s events in one day, from buying flowers in the morning and preparing for the party to the end of it.
Middlemarch
By George Eliot, 1874
Middlemarch, a novel of great characters, is an even greater novel of ideas and ideals. It is the greatest social and psychological (心理的) novel ever written in English.
Wuthering Heights
By Emily Bronte, 1847
Wuthering Heights is powered by more psychological energy than any other book ever written. Readers love it not only because of its layered narrative structure (叙述结构), but also its incredible (惊人的) imagination.
1. Which of the following might be the purest British novel?| A．Great Expectations. | B．Mrs Dalloway. |
| C．Wuthering Heights. | D．Middlemarch. |
| A．In 1847. | B．In 1861. | C．In 1874. | D．In 1925. |
| A．Its plot is very simple. |
| B．It describes the hero’s events in one day. |
| C．It is powered by more psychological energy than any other book. |
| D．It is the greatest social and psychological novel written in English. |
| A．George Eliot. | B．Virginia Woolf. |
| C．Emily Bronte. | D．Charles Dickens. |
