Where the Wild Things are
Durban, a great all-round destination in South Africa,is home to some of South Africa’s most diverse wildlife. There you can see an impressive array of wild animals in the flesh, from lions, leopards and elephants to endangered species.Durban KZN is now just a direct British Airways flight away—take a look at some of its most unforgettable wildlife experiences.
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Start north of Durban at one of South Africa’s most celebrated national parks. Hluhluwe-iMfolozi really comes alive during the winter months, when many animals congregate(聚集)at the water sources.Both the Black uMfolozi and White uMfolozi rivers flow through here, and it’s your best chance to see the Big Five all in one place lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and rhinos, both black and white. Guided morning walks can be booked ahead for an astonishingly reasonable E12-f15.
Kosi Bay
It is an appealing complex of coastal lakes and an estuary(河口)with a peaceful, unspoiled atmosphere. The lake system in particular is home to a wide range of creatures, such as hippos, flamingos, crocodiles and Zambezi sharks(common bull sharks).You’ll also find more than 250 bird species here,including the rare palm-nut vultures.
Sodwana Bay
The three-mile Mgobozeleni Trail in Sodwana Bay presents excellent opportunities for bird watching, taking you through picturesque coastal forest and grassland.Deep-sea fishing is also popular here, but to really make the most of Sodwana you have to try the snorkelling(带呼吸管潜水). Come outside of the summer holidays to avoid the rush and you’ll be rewarded with enchanting, technicolour undersea life.
uMkhuze Game Reserve
At this point, you might be thinking, ‘Well, this is all well and good, but where are the hyenas?’That itch can be(metaphorically)scratched at uMkhuze, where the screeching beasts congregate in the dense scrubland, along with rhinos and elephants. This reserve is also home to more than 400 bird species.Again, guided walks can be booked in advance for ₤10.
1. Birds are pointed out in the places EXCEPT_____| A．Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park | B．Kosi Bay |
| C．Sodwana Bay | D．uMkhuze Game Reserve |
| A．Spring. | B．Summer. | C．Fall. | D．Winter. |
| A．₤12 | B．₤13 | C．₤15 | D．₤10 |
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Write the World Competition
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Achievement Award in Writing
National Council of Teachers of English is offering an Achievement Award in Writing to High School Juniors in the United States, Canada, and American Schools abroad. Students must be recommended by their school’s English department and should submit one themed essay and a copy of their best writing.
1. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of publishing your works?| A．Getting your writing talent confirmed. | B．Making you feel energetic. |
| C．Knowing how to do research better. | D．Better chance to go to college. |
| A．Write the World Competition | B．Scholastic Art and Writing Awards |
| C．Teen Ink Magazine | D．Achievement Award in Writing |
| A．7th –12th graders can submit their works. |
| B．It accepts submissions from outside the U.S. |
| C．It offers a theme for students to write about. |
| D．Students can’t submit their works directly. |
【推荐2】Hong Kong is the gastronomical capital of the Asian mainland with about 69 Michelin starred restaurants in 2023. Here are some recommended for travelers.
Super Luxurious Lung King Heen Restaurant
If you can afford the best Cantonese cuisine and service, then this one in the Four Seasons Hotel might be the best in the world and has excellent scenery too.
Price per person: 1,200 to 2,000 HKD
Tel: 3196 8888
Ming Court Restaurant
It was selected as a Michelin 2-star restaurant for 2010, and retained the rating in 2016. It is a luxury Chinese restaurant featuring Cantonese cuisine in the 5-star Cordis Hotel.
Price per person: HKD 700
Tel: 3552 3028
Tim Ho Wan
It is internationally distinguished as one of the cheapest 1-Michelin star restaurants in the world. It is ideal for most tourists and backpackers who want to taste excellent Cantonese food, but pay less.
Price per person: HKD 75
Tel: 2332 3078
Bo Innovation
Bo Innovation is surprising because the food isn’t traditional Chinese, but it is rated 3-Michelin stars. Some diners give low marks perhaps because their meal didn’t fit their expectations about what Cantonese Chinese food should be like. But experts rate the “extreme cuisine” highly for the creativity, surprises, and fun as well as for the delicious, sometimes novel, flavors.
Price per person: above 800 HKD
Tel: 2850 8371
1. If you are on a low budget, which number should you call while visiting Hong Kong?| A．3196 8888 | B．3552 3028 | C．2332 3078 | D．2850 8371 |
| A．The price is too high. | B．The location is surprisingly far. |
| C．The food is too novel for traditional style. | D．The experts are not fond of the extreme cuisine. |
| A．They are located in hotels. | B．They provide Cantonese food. |
| C．They are rated 3-Michelin stars. | D．They charge extra tip for service. |
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| A．Go to the night school. |
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| D．Study at weekends or vacations. |
| A．Listening to the teacher’s lecture all the time. |
| B．Only helping teachers prepare their lessons. |
| C．Helping promote effective learning and teaching. |
| D．Often giving lessons in place of the formal teacher. |
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【推荐1】Ever since the fall of the Venetian Republic in 1797, locals have complained that Venice, its former capital, is being overrun by visitors. Having spent decades trying to attract tourists, the city council is now rethinking its approach.
Earlier this year, the city proclaimed that visitors who enter Venice are demanded to pay a fee ranging from 3 to 10 euros in the peak season when the city is very crowded, unless they have booked the ticket into Venice beforehand. This regulation will come into effect in January 2023.
It is not only Venetians who think there are too many tourists. In Amsterdam, locals are fed up with drunk visitors leaving a trail of litter. Some of the protests even attacked tourist buses and left the graffiti saying “tourists go home, refugees welcome.” The word “over-tourism” is created to describe the consequences of having too many tourists. Even so, the rise in the number of the tourists is not the real problem. Says Alex Dichter of McKinsey, “People in 99% of countries in the world are crying out for more tourists, not fewer.” He explains, “The problem is that these tourists are all traveling to the same places.”
This has surprised many in the travel industry. The spread of the Internet was meant to disperse (分散) tourists by making less well-known places easier to find. Analyst at Skift, a travel website, attribute it to the rise of the “bucket list”, which featured a “list of things to do before I kick the bucket.” And the result is obvious —— tourists are all directed to the same “must see” places.
Local authorities are working on strategies to cope. An extreme reaction is to ban tourists entirely or to limit visitor numbers. A more subtle approach is to make changes to taxes and charges. Tourists staying in the city center pay a higher tax rate than those staying far away. Thordis, Iceland’s tourist minister says, another part of the answer is to spread visitors out by making different marketing campaigns or improving tourist attractions for unfavorable seasons.
Venice is currently improving its infrastructures to encourage tourists to visit more than just the main sights. Traditionalists may refuse to build any new infrastructure in beautiful old cities. But more links can benefit locals and visitors alike. One Chinese tourist thought this was a good idea, “I might be able to see more of the history that way.”
1. According to Paragraph 2, who is going to pay the extra fee?| A．A visitor who spends a night in Venice in the peak season. |
| B．A visitor who comes in the off season with friends. |
| C．A visitor who buys the entrance ticket upon arrival in hot seasons. |
| D．A visitor who comes in the hot season with reservations. |
| A．Most of the countries are demanding fewer tourists. |
| B．The locals in Amsterdam welcome the visitors. |
| C．People are travelling to various places. |
| D．People all tend to go to the same places for sightseeing. |
| A．Get a job. | B．Get married. |
| C．Pass away. | D．Graduate from university. |
| A．Preventing the visitors from coming in peak seasons. |
| B．Charging the visitors more fees when crowded. |
| C．Building a hot spring in the remote cold area. |
| D．Constructing more infrastructures in popular scenic spots. |
【推荐2】It is exciting to visit different places. As you travel, you will see beautiful sceneries typical(特有的)of the region. Besides, you can meet and make friends with people of different colours and races. Finally, you can get to know the customs and living habits of the local people. Today people are so fond of travelling that tourism has become one of the faster growing industries in most countries.
The main reason why people travel is, for pleasure, having worked hard throughout the weekends, people will find a trip to the nearby mountains or beaches for a real relaxation. For another example, spending a holiday traveling abroad every year is an especially satisfying experience for those who do not have much of an opportunity to be away from their homelands. When people return from their travel, they will generally feel fresh and energetic, ready to work harder.
Traveling is also one of the best means for learning. You may have read or heard about something but you can never get an accurate picture of it until you see it for yourself. Seeing is believing. Furthermore, if you are a careful observer, you can learn much during your travel about the geography, biology, and history of the places you visit. No matter how well educated you are, there is always a lot for you to learn through travelling. The knowledge got from travel, as you will have found in your life, is of the same value as that from any useful reference book.
1. It is exciting to visit different places for the following reasons except that _____.| A．You can enjoy the beautiful sceneries |
| B．You can make friends with different kinds of people |
| C．You will help to improve the tourism of the region |
| D．You can get to know the local customs and living habits |
| A．Making friends |
| B．Sightseeing |
| C．Learning |
| D．Enjoyment |
| A．Tourism is the fastest growing industry in many countries |
| B．People may take a trip to the nearby mountains or beaches to relax at the weekends |
| C．Travelling may help people feel fresh and energetic |
| D．The knowledge got from travel is as valuable as that from reference books |
| A．Tourism grows faster so people are fond of travelling |
| B．Reference books can also give you valuable knowledge |
| C．A well-educated person cannot learn much from travelling |
| D．People always feel so tired after travelling that they cannot work |
【推荐3】When Allen invited me to go on a camping trip to the mountains, I imagined a wooden cabin overlooking a lake, with a warm fireplace, hot chocolate, and soft beds. But my happy image became a nightmare when Allen and his older brother, Leo, showed up with a truck filled with camping equipment----tents, sleeping bags, and water bottles. We were going on survival training!
Leo was keen to leave the city behind us and urged us to hurry. Several hours later, as we drove through the forest, the mountains seemed bigger than I remembered; the trees were larger, and the environment felt more threatening.
At the trailhead, Leo tied a sleeping bag onto my already heavy pack and lectured Allen and me about hiking rules. Then, with Leo in front, we set off along the narrow and steep dirt track that wound up the mountains.
After 6 hours of climbing, we finally reached the top. My legs were aching and I dropped my pack and complained but there was no time to rest." We need to set up camp quickly," said Leo. "There are dark clouds coming in. A storm's on its way.
I thought he was kidding, but Leo was quite serious. He and Allen worked expertly, while I stood around and pretended to help, thunder rumbling(发出隆隆声) in the distance. We just finished putting up the tents when it hit. The wind, thunder, and lightning were relentless(持续强烈的).
Leo, sensing that I was scared, started telling us some stories about his camping adventures. But each time lightning lit up the tent and the thunder echoed, I jumped. "Don't worry. Summer storms pass quickly," Leo said, trying to comfort me. "And at least the rain will keep the bears away," he said with a teasing smile, which was less comforting.
And just as quickly as the storm came rushing in, it passed, and we exited the tent. The view was incredible ---- I could see for miles. As darkness set in, I stared in wonder at the millions of stars glowing in the night sky.
I wouldn't lie ---- I was still wishing for a hot shower and a soft bed, but as I gazed upward at the Milky Way, I knew this was an adventure I would never forget.
1. Why did the author think his happy image became a nightmare?| A．Allen had arrived earlier than arranged. |
| B．He saw that Allen was not well prepared. |
| C．He realized their trip would be challenging. |
| D．Allen's brother was unexpectedly with him. |
| A．It was almost night time. | B．The weather was changing. |
| C．They were tired and needed to rest. | D．They needed protection from animals. |
| A．He is an experienced and capable hiker. | B．He is inconsiderate. |
| C．He had known the author for a long time. | D．He had not been to this mountain before. |
| A．Tired. | B．Optimistic. | C．Scared. | D．Disappointed. |
【推荐1】Holidays
Holiday News Vacancies(空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are welcome. Reduced prices for low season. |
The Snowdonia Centre The Snowdonia Centre for young mountain climbers has a mountain climbing lesson. The beginners’ costs are ￡57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low cost. You must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime of mountain climbing adventure. |
The World Sea Trip of a Lifetime Our World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking, waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another. On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home. During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play. You will visit all the places most people only dream about — from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokoy and Hong Kong. For a few thousand pounds, all you’ve ever hoped for can be yours. |
| A．Choose the holiday in Devon. | B．Go to the Snowdonia Centre. |
| C．Join the World Sea Trip of 2008. | D．Visit Acapulco and Hawaii. |
| A．It provides chances of family gatherings. | B．It provides customers with good food. |
| C．It offers a sports lesson. | D．It offers comfortable rooms. |
| A．You can have free meals on deck every day. |
| B．You can sleep on a ship and tour many places. |
| C．You will have chances to watch and act in a play. |
| D．You have to do your own packing and unpacking. |
【推荐2】Top Chinese Restaurants in the Greater Seattle Area
Xi’an Noodles
Biang biang noodles take their name from the satisfying sound you hear when chefs slap dough (面团) on the counter. The impact creates the specialty noodles of the northwest Chinese city of Xi’an. These chewy, hand-ripped noodles center in most dishes on the menu. Order them as a soup, or as a bowl tossed with spicy cumin (孜然) lamb or just some chili hot oil.
Friendship BBQ
The Northeastern-Chinese-style grilled baroque restaurant is actually the Seattle branch of a New York-based chain. Meats and seafood come coated in a cumin-forward seasoning with your choice of spice level. Don’t miss the side dishes, including the garlic eggplant, which is roasted until the flesh is covered with a garlic sauce. Despite its authentic taste, you’ll constantly be wowed by its cool new recipes. That’s probably what sets it apart in the Chinese food scene.
Dumpling Generation
As the name implies, baskets of steamed dumplings are the move here. The wrappers are hand-rolled—not too thin or thick—and the fillings are savory and juicy. If you prefer a strong taste, get the dumplings that include Chinese chives (韭菜), which have large, flat leaves that aren’t afraid to announce their presence.
Imperial Garden
The dim sum menu contains all the favorites and any extras make great takeaway. But Imperial Garden’s star remains the Peking Roast Duck—shaved pieces of meat topped with long narrow pieces of shiny duck skin, served with steamed pancakes. While the restaurant uses white tablecloths and is spacious enough to accommodate large banquets, the vibe (氛围) isn’t formal.
1. What do Dumpling Generation and Xi’an Noodles have in common?| A．Steamed foods. | B．Handmade dishes. | C．Plain tastes. | D．Northwestern origin. |
| A．Imperial Garden. | B．Dumpling Generation. | C．Friendship BBQ. | D．Xi’an Noodles. |
| A．It’s not locally owned. | B．It has casual atmosphere . |
| C．It features roasted dishes. | D．It has innovative spirit. |
Plan to get to the airport at least an hour early, or two during holidays and other busy times; this will reduce the stress of the flight. If all goes well, you will have time to relax, shop for last-minute items, or have a meal before the flight.
Flight Delays
Find out why your flight is delayed. Call the free call numbers. Find out if other airlines are experiencing similar delays. If you believe the delay is due to something other than weather or air traffic problems, then mention your suspicion （怀疑） and ask the airline agent to book you on the next available flight, either on the same air-line or a competing one. This is called "Rule 240", and all airlines are required to do it. Use the lingo （行话）; ask, "Can you 240 me?" when speaking with an agent. They will know what you mean.
Flight Cancellations （取消）
If your flight is canceled, then make a reservation on the next flight to your destination（目的地）. Usually, air-line officials will try to book everyone on their next flight out. Often they will put you on a competitor's next flight only if you request it. If on-time arrival is important to you, when you check flights through our reservation system you can make your choices based on their on-time arrival records. Be sure to also check the weather conditions, as they often affect flight schedules.
Getting bumped （不能登机）
To avoid getting bumped, you must be at the loading gate at least 10 minutes ahead of scheduled departure（离开） for a U.S. Flight, 20 minutes to /from Bahamas, Canada, and Mexico and 30 to/ from all other international points. You must be at the loading gate, not the airport entrance.
1. By arriving at the airport earlier, one can _______.
| A．get on the airplane immediately |
| B．reduce the pressure of the flight |
| C．have a good rest in the airplane |
| D．buy what he wants in the airport |
| A．make sure the time for the next plane |
| B．get a ticket for the next flight |
| C．know if other flights are also delayed |
| D．ask about the reason for the plane delay |
| A．arrive at your destination on time |
| B．be put on a competitor’s flight |
| C．make sure the weather is quite fine |
| D．reserve the next flight to your destination |
| A．40 minutes ahead of time. |
| B．30 minutes ahead of time. |
| C．20 minutes ahead of time. |
| D．10 minutes ahead of time. |
