Dublin is the capital of Ireland and is the largest city in the country. The best time to visit Dublin is in late spring and early autumn. These months offer the best combination of smaller crowds but better weather. The warmest days arrive in June, July and August, but these months tend to bring huge crowds of visitors and English-language students.
Language: The spoken language in Dublin is English, with a lot of local Irish words and expressions thrown in.
Currency: The currency used in Dublin is the Euro. International credit cards are also widely accepted, but it is a good idea to have some cash on hand — particularly if you plan to take Dublin Bus, which only accepts exact change in coins.
Getting Around: The best way to get around Dublin is to walk. The city is small enough that most of the major sites and best places to eat can be reached within 15 minutes on foot, so renting a car is usually more trouble than it is worth.
Things to Do:
Dublin Castle: book ahead to visit the richly decorated State Apartments, or stop by to admire the 13th century towers and beautiful gardens.
The Guinness Storehouse: visit the birthplace of Ireland’s favorite beer, learn how to pour a perfect pint(品脱), and enjoy a drink overlooking the rooftops of Dublin in the Gravity Bar.
Of course, it is possible to visit Dublin without drinking, but it would be a missed opportunity to try some of the local favorites.
Culture and Customs:
Visitors will probably recognize many of the customs in Dublin as familiar, but there are a few differences between what is polite in Ireland versus the US. Tipping, for instance, is almost never done at a pub (unless you are telling the barman to keep the change), and most restaurants add a tip automatically as part of a service charge. But you are free to tip your tour guide.
1. What do we know about the best time to visit Dublin from the text?| A．The weather in June is pleasant to visit Dublin. |
| B．September is a good time to visit Dublin. |
| C．Most students like to visit Dublin in late spring. |
| D．Not many people visit Dublin in August. |
| A．There is little difference between Irish and American culture. |
| B．You are supposed to leave a tip in a bar in Dublin. |
| C．Restaurants in Dublin usually add a tip to their bill. |
| D．Dublin tour guides don’t accept tips. |
| A．A travel guide | B．A magazine |
| C．A storybook | D．A newsletter |
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Mickey’s Parade, Mickey’s Toontown
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1. Which Disney classic can we enjoy at the Royal Theater?| A．Mr Sandman. | B．Beauty and the Beast. |
| C．Yankee Doodle Dandy. | D．Mickey and the Roadster Racers. |
| A．Ride with Minnie Mouse. | B．Dance with Pluto and Pals. |
| C．Watch Tangled under an open-air tent. | D．Enjoy the Dapper Dans’s performances. |
| A．To Mickeys Toontown. | B．To Main Street, USA. |
| C．To Hollywood Land. | D．To Fantasyland. |
【推荐2】It's so relaxing to take a bath in a hot spring while looking at beautiful scenery. If you travel in the U.S., plan to visit one of these hot springs:
Travertine Hot Springs
At the edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California are the Travertine Hot Springs. The orange, green and red rocks create beautiful views for you to enjoy while you bathe. Each pool is a different temperature, so you can find one that you like.
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While you are in the area, check out the Curecanti National Recreation Area. There, you can enjoy boating, fishing and bird watching,
1. What do Travertine Hot Springs and Bagby Hot Springs have in common?| A．You can camp along the road. |
| B．You can choose private or shared baths, |
| C．You will walk through a forest to get to the springs. |
| D．You can enjoy the springs with the temperature you like. |
| A．Colorful rocks. | B．Coffee and local beer. |
| C．Hiking to the springs. | D．Forest views. |
| A．Mono Lake. | B．Yosemite National Park. |
| C．Portland. | D．Curecanti National Recreation Area. |
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1. Which best suits those expecting a career in medicine?| A．The tour in Great Britain. | B．The tour in Japan. |
| C．The tour in Ireland. | D．The tour in Australia. |
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| C．Labor experience in the fields. | D．A field survey with sea lives. |
| A．Artists. | B．Adventurers. | C．Volunteers. | D．Students. |
【推荐1】Take a Trip to Alaska’s Distant Aleutian Islands
Natural landscapes
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Locals
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1. What can we learn about Alaska’s Adak Island?| A．Its islanders are all soldiers. | B．Its mountains are all volcanoes. |
| C．It is most famous for its natural scenery. | D．It is one of the unknown Aleutian islands. |
| A．At Lake Bonnie Rose. | B．At Horseshoe Bay. |
| C．At Finger Bay. | D．At Clam Lagoon. |
| A．$1,200. | B．$1,400. | C．$3,600. | D．$4,200. |
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Pitchfork Music Festival
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1. Which music festival has the longest duration?| A．Pitchfork Music Festival | B．Essence Music Festival |
| C．Sziget Festival | D．Flow Festival |
| A．Chicago, Illinois, USA. | B．New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. |
| C．Helsinki, Finland. | D．Budapest, Hungary. |
| A．They include rock music. | B．They are held in the USA |
| C．They are given in the openair. | D．They take place from July to August. |
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One Giant Leap, $29.99
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The Apollo Missions, $19.99
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1. What makes the content of Moonbound very reliable?| A．The author’s reliability. | B．The personal interviews. |
| C．The related real recordings. | D．The comic-style illustrations. |
| A．Moonbound. | B．One Giant Leap. |
| C．The Apollo Missions. | D．The Mission of a Lifetime. |
| A．Big publishers. | B．Astronomy lovers. |
| C．Leading scientists. | D．Introspective astronauts. |
