If you’d like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage sites may be your best choices.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, China, reaches a height of more than 4, 800 m, with a series of different forest ecosystems (生态系统). It’s particularly famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1992.
Khami Ruins National Monument
The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid- 16th century, is of great archaeological (考古的) interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time. It joined the W orld Heritage List in 1986.
Henderson Island
Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls (环礁)in the world whose ecology (生态) has been untouched by humans. It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island. It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.
Old City of Jerusalem
As a holy (神圣的) city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “World Heritage in Danger List” the following year.
1. What do we know about Jiuzhaigou Valley according to the passage?| A．It lies in the northern part of China. |
| B．It is famous for many ancient objects. |
| C．Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there. |
| D．It has been untouched by human beings. |
| A．was once business center for trade |
| B．was given up in the mid- 16th century |
| C．has more than 140 kinds of birds living there |
| D．is a holy city for three major religions in the Middle East |
| A．Henderson Island. |
| B．Old City of Jerusalem. |
| C．Khami Ruins National Monument. |
| D．Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area. |
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【推荐1】Travel is fun and exciting, but it's not if you get sick．You may think,“Not me, I won't get sick on my vacation．”But for many people, that is what happens．
A vacation is supposed to be a time for relaxing．But very often it is not．“What can I do when I am a tourist?”This is what we should often think about．Usually there are so many places to visit：museums, shops, parks and churches．You may spend most days walking around these places．This can be very tiring．Your feet may hurt．And you may have a terrible headache after a few hours．If this is what you feel, you should take a rest．Don't ask your body to do too much．A tired body means a weak body．And a weak body can make you get sick easily．Just sit down for a few hours in a nice spot．In good weather, look for a quiet park bench．Or you can rest at a café．You can learn a lot by watching people when you have a rest．
Sleep is also important．If you want to stay healthy you need enough sleep．You may have trouble sleeping at night when you travel．Your hotel room may be noisy, or the bed may be uncomfortable．If that is true, don't be afraid to change rooms or hotels．You may not get enough sleep for another reason．You may want to stay out late at night．In many cities the night life can be very exciting．Then you should plan to sleep for an hour during the day．That extra hour can make a big difference．
Finally, if you want to stay healthy, you must eat well．That means eating the right kinds of foods．Your body needs fresh fruit and vegetables, and some meat, milk or cheese．When you are in a new country you may want to try new foods but you need to be careful about how much you eat．Lots of rich food is not very good for you．
1. Travel is____________.| A．the best way to relax | B．unhealthy |
| C．never any fun | D．very tiring |
| A．spend every night in hotels. | B．change hotels. |
| C．get some rest every day. | D．take lots of medicine. |
| A．watching them | B．visiting their homes |
| C．writing to them | D．going to the shops |
| A．Try not to visit every museum and church in a place． |
| B．Eat proper food, have enough sleep and rest． |
| C．Stay up late every night and sleep for an hour in the day． |
| D．Visit as many shops as you can． |
【推荐2】From glaciers to beaches, whale-watching to wine-tasting, New Zealand has so much to offer. Not sure where to begin? Get started with these places.
Try wine-tasting on Waiheke
Home to a magical blend of vineyards, olive groves, beaches, art studios and funky cafes, Waiheke Island is an enchanting oasis. Sip New Zealand’s finest wines at one of the many vineyards while enjoying sea views.
Say “kia ora” in Rotorua
Soak up Maori culture and hospitality in Rotorua, the cultural heart of New Zealand. Visit an authentic pre-European Maori village for a cultural show. After a delicious “hāngi” feast,the thermal hot pools will be calling.
Go wild in Queenstown
Queenstown is the perfect place for an adventure. Experience jet boat rides, skiing, river rafting, hiking and biking, or go bungy jumping where it all began. Not for you? Try spa treatments or outdoor dining for a relaxing alternative.
Bathe in Milford Sound’s scale
Depart from Queenstown or Te Anau and enjoy an afternoon cruise around Milford Sound’s dramatic fiords, spectacular waterfalls and snow-capped peaks. Other ways to see the “Eighth Wonder of the World” is by flightseeing, kayaking or overnight boat ride.
1. In which place can you best experience local culture?| A．Waiheke. | B．Queenstown. |
| C．Rotorua. | D．Milford Sound. |
| A．Enjoy thrilling activities. | B．Visit a Māori village. |
| C．See many vineyards. | D．Get to know local artists. |
| A．Spa treatments. | B．Flightseeing. |
| C．Hot pools. | D．Whale-watching. |
【推荐3】For some in China, the aim of travel is to create 15-second videos on a social-media app, dou yin. As a matter of fact, tourism is for recreation and leisure. The world Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who travel to and stay in places outside their usual environment for more than twenty-four hours. Nowadays, apart from the traditional forms, a variety of new types of traveling are emerging.
Experiential travel
Last year’s travel trend was “experiential travel”. This is where tourists look for ways to get to know local culture and interact with local people so they feel less like an outsider but more like a resident.
Transformative travel
It usually goes through three stages—you go to a place that has a very different background than where you come from, you learn wisdom from the new culture and the people you meet, and finally you return home and apply the knowledge to your own life and the lives of those around you.
This last stage is how the “transformation” is completed and what separates transformative travel from experiential travel.
Eco-friendly travel
One way to plan a low-impact trip is to travel a shorter distance, which can reduce your carbon footprint. “One trans-Atlantic flight equals a year’s worth of driving, so consider planning an adventure closer to home,” according to US News.
Dark travel
Chernobyl is one of the most popular examples of the phenomenon known as dark tourism-a term for visiting sites associated with death and suffering, such as Nazi concentration camps in Europe or the 9/11Memorial and Museum in New York.
1. In which column can we read this passage in the newspaper?| A．Science. | B．News. | C．Sports. | D．Tourism. |
| A．feel less like a local resident. | B．reduce carbon emission. |
| C．apply the knowledge to your own life. | D．pay a visit to the sites related to sufferings. |
| A．Experiential travel. | B．Transformative travel. |
| C．Eco-friendly travel. | D．Dark travel. |
【推荐1】Assistant Dog Minder needed for small Doggie Day Care
We look after dogs in West London - Hounslow. An assistant dog minder is needed at our Day Care Centre to play games, train and entertain dogs actively and lively all the time. Please bear in mind this is a physically demanding job. The right person will have the opportunity to get a dog first aid and dog training courses. This position starts with a 1 month trial period and possibly it will be a permanent position.
Requirements:
- Be over 18 and speak fluent English;
- Be 100% reliable and punctual;
- Really LOVE dogs;
- Be Not allergic to animals;
- Be comfortable outdoors under any weather condition, especially when raining/windy;
- Be comfortable with cleaning up after dogs;
- Be a keen phone photographer and enjoy keeping clients up to date about the well-being of their pet(s)
- Be available at least 2 fixed days per week;
Opening Time: 11:00-15:00 (You will work as a self-employed basis.)
Part-time hours: Up to 20 per week according to flexible schedule
Job Types: Part-time
Salary: £10~ £25/hour (Being paid weekly)
Benefits:
●On-site parking
●Training provided
●Dog First Aid Course paid for
Please send your CV and write a cover letter with a few sentences about your experience with dogs and also a bit about yourself. Please confirm that you are non-smokers; without this, your application is not considered.
1. What do we know about the assistant dog minder’s job?| A．It provides flexible working hours. | B．It’s mentally challenging. |
| C．It has a three-month trial period. | D．Its payment is made every month. |
| A．Having a comfortable pet house. |
| B．Completing given training sessions. |
| C．Enjoying the outdoors in any weather. |
| D．Acquiring excellent photography skills. |
| A．£ 200 | B．£ 300 | C．£ 400 | D．£ 500 |
【推荐2】Let’s Speak French — French Cafe Lessons in Brisbane
If you have always wanted to learn another language and are looking for a convenient opportunity to achieve your dream, then this may provide the solution.
French Cafe Lessons are taught by French Canadian teacher Lise Mariano in the relaxed environment of a suburban (郊区的) cafe. This unique method affords the students the chance to be a part of a small group conversation where they can have that extra comfort and interest which a formal classroom cannot offer.
Lise started Let’s Speak French lessons in Brisbane about 6 years ago. The classes are intentionally small so that Lise can provide personalised tutorage (指导). There are usually 4 students in one class, and the topics are connected to everyday life. Lessons are held at places in Brisbane including Kenmore, Samford and Graceville.
The timetable of classes
• Monday 9:00 am − 10:30 am, Graceville Cafe, Graceville, Beginners
• Tuesday 9:00 am − 10:30 am, Cafe Lagarto, Samford, Intermediate (中级)
• Wednesday 9:00 am − 10:00 am, Cafe Lagarto, Samford, Beginners
• Thursday 9:15 am − 10:30 am, One table Cafe, Kenmore, Beginners
• Friday 9:30 am − 11:00 am, One table Cafe, Kenmore, Intermediate
Prices
• Block of 5 lessons $175 (60 / 75 minutes)
$165 early bird price before 10th December, 2021
• Block of 10 lessons $330 (60 / 75 minutes)
$300 early bird price before 10th December, 2021
• Block of 5 lessons $195 (90 minutes)
• Block of 10 lessons $360 (90 minutes)
If you would like to sign up for French Cafe Lessons, just head to its website at Let’s Speak French.
1. What do we know about French Cafe Lessons?| A．They center on daily topics. | B．They are taught in groups of four. |
| C．They are taught by different teachers. | D．They include morning and afternoon lessons. |
| A．On Mondays. | B．On Tuesdays. |
| C．On Wednesdays. | D．On Thursdays. |
| A．$165. | B．$175. | C．$180. | D．$195. |
【推荐3】First released in the late1950s, Lego has become an iconic toy, which is loved and appreciated by millions around the world. Here we’ve put together some of the Lego sets that may appeal to you.
Darth Maul Lego Head
Cost: $1.255
If you don’t know who he is, then I suggest you watch Star Wars: Episode I—The Phantom Menace. This Lego set contains over 1,800 small individual pieces, making it an extraordinary set to complete. If you have the time, patience and desire to put together a set like this, you can earn yourself some serious bragging(吹嘘) rights in your Lego social circle!
Rebel Blockade Runner
Cost: $1.330
One of the biggest Lego sets on the list is the Rebel Blockade Runner. It’s pretty giant, to say the least, and is made up of over 1,700 pieces and is from Star Wars: Episode IV— A New Hope. If you’re also a Star Wars fan, you should seriously think about adding this to your collection!
Eiffel Tower
Cost: $1.455
Breaking out of the Star Wars is the Eiffel Tower, released in 2007. With 3,428 pieces, this is the tallest Lego set on the market and should only be attempted if you have the determination and patience to see it through! It was built to1:300 scale from the real tower.
LECA Automobile (LEGO Inside Tour Exclusive 2005 Edition)
Cost: $2.350
As one of the top 5 most expensive Lego sets in the world, it’s not the coolest or most pretty looking Lego set. However, it’s different and rare and includes 4,060 pieces. So, if cars are your thing, please contact us to know more about it.
1. What do the Darth Maul Lego Head and Rebel Blockade Runner have in common?| A．They contain the same pieces. | B．They are sold at the same price. |
| C．They relate to the same movie series. | D．They were released in the same year. |
| A．It is the most expensive Lego set. | B．It is a mini version of the real tower. |
| C．It is relatively easy to put it together. | D．It is the biggest Lego set in the world. |
| A．In an academic blog. | B．In a product brochure. |
| C．In a fashion magazine. | D．In an economic journal. |
【推荐1】China has more than 30 intangible cultural heritage recognized by the UNESCO, including paper-cutting, the Dragon Boat Festival, Peking Opera, acupuncture (针灸) and so on. The organization adopted a decision that China’s “The Twenty-Four Solar Terms” (二十四节气) should be put on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016 in Ethiopia.
The Twenty-Four Solar Terms, knowledge of time and practices in agriculture, starts from the Beginning of Spring and ends with the Greater Cold, moving in cycles. It developed through the observation of the sun’s annual movement in China. In ancient time, the method of tugui, earth sundial (日暑), was used to measure the shadow of the sun for determining the solar terms.
The Twenty-Four Solar Terms came into being and developed in close relationship with Chinese agricultural production. At the initial stage of agricultural development, people began to explore the seasonal rules in the agricultural production to meet the needs in seeding, harvesting and other activities. Gradually, they formed the concept of “seed in spring, grow in summer, harvest in autumn and store in winter”. During the spring and autumn periods, the agricultural production was highly influenced by the seasonal changes, thus forming the concept of Solar Terms.
As a traditional Chinese knowledge system of time with a history of thousands of years, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms clearly expresses the concepts of respect for nature, and harmony between man and nature. Created by Chinese ancestors, it have functioned as a complete set of weather calendar (日历) to guide the agricultural production in China. It has also been introduced into North Korea, Japan and other neighboring countries and still used in Japan. The Chinese heritage has provably influenced the people’s way of thinking and behaving and will continue to be an important carrier of Chinese cultural identity.
1. According to the first two paragraphs, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms_________.| A．was used to measure the shadow of the sun |
| B．has not been listed as one intangible cultural heritage of humanity |
| C．is the best intangible cultural heritage recognized by the UNESCO |
| D．repeats from the Beginning of Spring to the Greater Cold every year |
| A．the Twenty-Four Solar Terms only influenced spring and autumn |
| B．agricultural production highly influenced the seasonal changes |
| C．people cared about the changes of weather just for fun |
| D．the Twenty-Four Solar Terms had something to do with agriculture |
| A．is part of traditional Chinese culture |
| B．is strongly influenced by North Korea and Japan |
| C．is hard to explain |
| D．is an agricultural calendar merely used in China |
【推荐2】Cultural heritage is a variety of local treasures from different places. These treasures often increase people’s pride in their hometown. Thus, protecting cultural heritage is of great significance and importance. In protecting cultural heritage, countries around the world should join hands further to deal with issues. Today there are shared measures to preserve cultural heritage. However, countries still have different views on cultural heritage preservation.
Asian and European architecture is very different, for example. European buildings are often stone structures that can stand damage caused by wind and rain, while those in the East are more often wooden structures which require renovation(翻新). This leads to different views on how to preserve ancient architecture.
From the very beginning, Europeans have the opinion that people should take fewer measures in the process of protecting cultural heritage. For example, the ruins of the Roman Colosseum have simply been left as they are, but Asia has a tradition of renovation of cultural relics and we believe that this measure will not affect their authenticity(真实性). The Ise Grand Shrine building in Japan is rebuilt every 20 years from one generation to the next. Such tradition caused a debate in international cultural heritage preservation circles, as some thought that the rebuilding process would harm its authenticity. Experts around the world travelled to Japan especially to conduct on-site check and discussions, and they finally recognized that the term “authenticity” actually varies from culture to culture.
The importance of these international exchanges is that they will help the world understand Asia, and accept Asian ways to protect cultural heritage.
1. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?| A．Protecting cultural heritage is of little significance. |
| B．Countries have the same views on cultural heritage preservation. |
| C．Cultural heritage often makes people proud of their hometown. |
| D．Countries work alone without sharing in protecting cultural heritage. |
| A．Structures. |
| B．Buildings. |
| C．Damages. |
| D．Views. |
| A．European experts fail to protect cultural relics. |
| B．Protecting cultural heritage causes many issues. |
| C．Many European ancient buildings are made of wood. |
| D．Ways to protect cultural heritage are different from area to area. |
| A．International communication is needed. |
| B．We should follow western experts’ advice. |
| C．Cultural heritage will be damaged through rebuilding. |
| D．Asian ways to protect cultural heritage are unacceptable. |
【推荐3】India is an ancient civilization with its rich cultural heritage,and its cultural heritage has something to do with all major religions of the world. Here we take a look at some of the top heritage destinations in India.
Sun Temple,Konark
As the name suggests this temple is all about the power of the sun God. A huge chariot (二轮战车) drawn by seven horses and twelve pairs of wheels reflects the importance which ancient people placed on the power of the sun. The pictures of animals and humans give this place a special look.
Churches Goa
Goa is the only Indian state which was controlled by the Portuguese,so the scene in Goa is dotted with Portuguese style churches.Some of the famous churches include the Church of Saint Catherine,Church of Saint Augustine and Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.These churches show beautiful paintings and flower designs which make them a must-visit.
Ajanta and Ellora Caves
These caves contain well-designed paintings which are widely regarded as the most outstanding works of Buddhist religious art.
Taj Mahal,Agra
Built on the bank of the Yamuna River,it is an excellent building.The writing and paintings on the outside structure provide the finest examples of the outstanding style of buildings.
Sanchi
Sanchi is a UNESCO world heritage site with numerous Buddhist temples dating back to the seventh and eighth centuries.
On your visit to India,be sure to visit some of these heritage destinations.An Indian journey is not wonderful without experiencing the beauty of these heritage destinations.
1. What can we learn from the passage?| A．Ellora Caves only have statues of animals. |
| B．Indian cultural heritage has something to do with religions. |
| C．The Portuguese controlled the whole India two centuries ago. |
| D．The Church of Saint Catherine is the earliest one in the world. |
| A．Animals and food. | B．Ancient civilization. |
| C．Ancient temples. | D．The sun’s power. |
| A．Introducing several top heritage destinations in India. |
| B．The great effect that Indian religions have on culture. |
| C．India has its rich cultural heritages in the world. |
| D．India is famous for its cultural heritage. |
| A．Sun Temple,Konark. | B．Churches Goa. |
| C．Ajanta and Ellora Caves. | D．Sanchi. |
