Lying on the north-south axis (轴线) line of Beijing City, Bell and Drum Towers were built in 1272 and rebuilt twice after two fires. In one period in history they were the time-telling center of the capital city during the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties (1271-1911).
Bell Tower
The Bell Tower is 47. 9 meters high. This brick-and-stone-made building has two floors. Located on the second floor, the bell is the largest and heaviest in China. It is 7. 02 meters high, with a weight of63tons (吨). It was made of copper (铜), and you can hear its clear sound from far away.
Drum Tower
Situated 91 meters south to the bell tower, it was placed on a 4-meter-high stone and brick groundwork. It is 46. 7 meters high. It is a two-floor wooden building. There was one big drum and 24 smaller ones before, but only the big remains now.
On New Year’s Eve 1990, the bell was rung again and the drum was rung on New Year’s Eve 2001 after being silent for so long. Since then, the drum and the bell have sounded 108 times every New Year’s Eve.
How to get to Bell Drum Towers
By Subway:
1. Take Subway Line 8 and get off at Shichahai Station.
2. Take Subway Line 2 and get off at Guloudajie Station.
By Bus:
1. Take Bus 5, 60, 82, 107, 124, or 635 and get off at Gulou (Drum Tower) Station.
2. Take the Sightseeing Bus 3 and get off at Gulou (Houhai) Station.
Ticket Price: Bell Tower: CNY 15; Drum Tower: CNY 20
Ticket for both places: CNY 30
Opening Hours: 09: 00 to 17: 00
Drum Performances at the Drum Tower: 09: 30, 10: 00, 11: 30, 13: 30, 14: 30, 15: 30, 16: 45
Note: an extra performance is at 17: 15 in high season.
1. What do we know about Drum Tower?
A.Drums are beaten every hour on the hour. |
B.There are 8 drum performances in total in high season. |
C.Drum Tower is a little bit higher than Bell Tower. |
D.In all there are twenty-five old drums now. |
A.Their tickets cost the same. | B.They are made of brick and stone. |
C.Their heights are the same. | D.They have the same number of floors. |
A.A historical story | B.An introduction to a building. |
C.A travel brochure. | D.An advertisement for an activity. |
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【推荐1】Below are some of the best exhibitions at UK museums, galleries and historic houses.
20 Years Of Treasure — Oxfordshire Museum
Objects range from clay pipes and pots to gold coins and Elizabethan rings, all contributing to a deeper understanding of the area’s history. Recent acquisitions such as a beautifully decorated pair of Roman calipers are on display for the first time. Many items are now part of the county’s permanent collections, but there is also the opportunity to view discoveries that were recorded and returned to their finders.
Opening times: Tue—Sat, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Sun, 2 p.m. — 5 p.m.
A History of Fashion — Fashion Museum
This display features the items that have shaped the way Britons have dressed over the last 500 years. Among them is a woman’s waistcoat dating back to the time of Shakespeare, a selection of silk robes that would have been desired by the upper-class people of Georgian society, a New Look suit worn in the 1920s by the ballet dancer Margot Fonteyn and a 21st century body—con Galaxy dress.
Opening times: Daily, 10:30 a.m. — 5 p.m.
Another India — Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Marking the 70th anniversary of India’s independence from Britain, another India looks at the story of the country’s Indigenous and Adivasi people using a rich collection of artifacts. Never-before-seen objects from the museum’s collection are on display, together with several recently acquired works, including a number of newly created pieces by contemporary Adivasi sculptors.
Opening times: Tue—Sat, 10:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Sun, 12 noon — 4: 30 p.m.
Art since 9/11 — IWM London
On display are 50 works of art including film, sculpture, painting, installations, photography and prints, bringing together the varying perspectives of more than 40 artists. Many exhibits are being shown in the UK for the first time. The exhibition is organized into four themes, exploring 9/11 itself, the resultant argument over state security, our relationship with weapons and other tools of war, and the damage caused to people and the environment.
Opening times: Daily, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
1. What can we learn about the exhibits in Oxfordshire Museum?A.They all belong to the museum. | B.They came from royal families. |
C.Some of them have never been on show before. | D.Some of them were donated by other countries. |
A.The differences in dressing among Britons. | B.The changes in Britons’ way of dressing. |
C.The way of Britons’ shaping their lives. | D.The history of Britons’ making clothes. |
A.Art since 9/11. | B.A History of Fashion. |
C.Another India. | D.20 Years of Treasure. |
【推荐2】Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium (水族馆)
The all-new Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, situated in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, is one of Victoria’s leading visitor attractions and an unforgettable outing for the whole family. Having 12 amazing zones of discovery, Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is the very place that you cannot miss when you visit the city.
◆ Opening Times
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm every day of the year, including public holidays. Last admission is at 5:00 pm, one hour before closing.
◆ Location (位置)
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is located on the corner of Flinders Street and King Street, Melbourne. It is situated on the Yarra River, opposite Crown Entertainment Complex.
◆ Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
Train
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a short walk from either Flinders or Southern Cross train stations.
Tram(有轨电车)
The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium train stop is located on the free City Circle Tram route and also routes 70 and 75. City Circle trams run every 10 minutes in both directions.
Shuttle Bus
The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a free bus service, stopping at key tourist attractions in and around the City. Running daily, every 15 minutes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
◆ Car Parking
While there is no public car parking at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, there are several public car parking lots available only a short walk away.
◆ Wheelchair Access
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium provides people in wheelchairs with full access to all 12 zones. Each floor also has wheelchair accessible toilets.
◆ Terms
Tickets will be emailed to you immediately after purchase or you can download and print your ticket once payment has been accepted. Please print out all tickets purchased and present at the front entrance of Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. No ticket, no entry!
1. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium ______________.A.is located at the center of the CBD in the city |
B.has 12 most attractive places in Melbourne |
C.admits visitors from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm |
D.is beside Crown Entertainment Complex |
A.trains from Southern Cross train station |
B.shuttle buses around the train station |
C.boats across the Yarra River |
D.either tram route 70 or 75 |
A.free car parking | B.wheelchair access |
C.Internet connection | D.transportation service |
A.are free to all visitors | B.can be purchased by email |
C.rare checked at the entrance | D.can be printed at the ticket office |
【推荐3】WHERE TO STAY IN BOSWELL?
TOUR GUIDE TO OUR BEST HOTELS
FIRST HOTEL Address:222 Edward Road Telephone:414-6433 The number of rooms: 120 Single room: $25 Double room: $35 Special attractions: Air-conditioned rooms. French restaurant. Swimming pool. Shops. Coffee shop and bar. Telephone, radio and television in each room. Close to the city center. |
FAIRVIEW HOTEL Address: 129 North Road Telephone:591-5620 The number of rooms: 50 Single room: $12 Double: $18 Special attractions: Close to the airport. Telephone in each room. Bar. Restaurant. Garage. Swimming pool. |
ORCHARD HOTEL Address: 233 Edward Road Telephone:641-6446 The number of rooms:120 Single room: $15 Double $20 Special attractions: Facing First Hotel. European restaurant. Coffee shop. Television. Nightclub. |
OSAKA HOTEL Address: 1264 Venning Road Telephone:643-8200 The number of rooms:180 Single room: $30 Double $50 Special attractions: Air-conditioned rooms. Japanese and Chinese restaurants. Swimming pool. Large garden. Shops. |
A.Fairview Hotel | B.First Hotel |
C.Orchard Hotel | D.Osaka Hotel |
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A.$ 12 / First Hotel | B.$ 15 / Osaka Hotel |
C.$ 12/ Fairview Hotel | D.$25 / Orchard Hotel |
A.120 | B.170 | C.290 | D.470 |
【推荐1】Tips for healthy travel with children
Children make up a small but important group of travelers. Their smaller bodies and developing immune (免疫的) systems make their travel health needs important.
Vaccines (疫苗) for children
In general, there is a higher risk of most vaccine-preventable diseases when travelling abroad.
Malaria (疟疾) and children
Transportation risks
Air travel is safe for healthy children.
Signs and symptoms (症状) of altitude sickness in children are often mistaken for other illnesses. A child with altitude sickness may throw up, hate to eat, or be anxious. Older children may also show headaches, or difficulty breathing. As it is difficult to tell if a child is developing altitude sickness and since altitude sickness can develop rapidly in children, you may travel to no higher than 2.500 m (8,200 feet).
A.Avoid taking children to areas with a risk of malaria |
B.Pack a travel health kit |
C.High altitude sickness |
D.However, it is necessary that you wait until newborns are one to two weeks old before flying |
E.Have you ever taken anti-malarial medicine |
F.There are many facts to think about carefully when travelling with children |
G.And these diseases tend to be more severe (严重的) in children than in adults |
【推荐2】Here’s an imaginary question for you:would you rather leave your home country and never be allowed to return,or never leave your home country ever again?
It’s a difficult one!Let’s consider the beauty of being at home and the thrill of travelling. I left my home country,Germany,when I was seven to move to England with my family. Now at the age of 21,I’ve left my second home country,England,to work as an English language assistant in Switzerland.
●New friends
I don’t know about you,but I love getting to know new people. Moving abroad is the perfect opportunity to extend your friendship circle and make it global.
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You may learn a language in the classroom environment and learn it well,but nothing compares to fully burying yourself into a foreign language,participating in real-life conversations and picking up authentic slang and sayings from the locals.
●Food,glorious food!
The world has so much to offer when it comes to food,so make the most of this new cultural experience and let your stomach guide you. Why not try something completely new?Tingle those taste buds.
A.The opportunity to master a new language. |
B.The advantage of mastering a new language. |
C.Is it always an exciting experience moving abroad? |
D.Even better still,let the locals teach you how to make it. |
E.You also fully experience the culture tied to the language. |
F.These new friends will show you the most fun things to do in your new home. |
G.What are the benefits of leaving the home country for a new adventure abroad? |
【推荐3】Alaska’s Mendenhall glacier (冰川) is about 20 minutes by car from Juneau, the state capital. It is one of the area’s most popular sites for tourists. But climate change has caused the ice to melt and the glacier to retreat (消退). That means it is losing more snow and ice than it gains. Researchers say the Mendenhall glacier retreated about 800 meters between 2007 and 2021.
Mendenhall pours down from rocky land between mountains and into a lake filled with icebergs. Special signs mark the glacier’s retreat, showing where the ice once stood. Experts estimate that by 2050, people will not be able to see the Mendenhall glacier from the visitor centre that was built for it. That is already the case at some other glacier visitor centres in Alaska.
The melting glacier leads to questions for the Alaskan tourism industry. How can tourism leaders help protect the glaciers for visitors to enjoy? And should there be limits on the number of tourists to the area?
Tourism is an important part of Juneau’s economy. About 1.6 million cruise ship (游轮) passengers are expected to stop in Juneau. On especially busy days, 20,000 people arrive each day to a city that has only 30,000 full-time residents.
Manoj Pillai is a cruise ship worker from India. He recently got off his ship and went to see the Mendenhall glacier. “The glacier is so beautiful now,” he said. But he wondered what it must have looked like 10 or 20 years ago and what it would look like in the following days.
People have many reasons to want to visit Alaska, and all the visitors help the state’s economy. But in Juneau, tourism officials are questioning whether the city and surrounding areas can deal with so many visitors each year. City leaders and major cruise lines have agreed to a daily five-ship limit for next year. But critics worry that may not do much to reduce tourist numbers because the ships themselves keep getting bigger. Some Juneau residents say they would like one day a week without ships.
1. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.The Mendenhall glacier. | B.The special sign. |
C.The glacier’s retreat. | D.The tourism industry. |
A.Confident. | B.Annoyed. | C.Concerned. | D.Uninterested. |
A.New cruise ship routes will be added in the future. |
B.Alaska’s tourism has lost its appeal to tourists. |
C.The local government attaches great importance to tourism safety. |
D.The large number of tourists has brought negative impacts. |
A.Climate Change Creates Questions for Alaska’s Tourist Economy |
B.Residents in Juneau Are Anxiously Awaiting a Decision |
C.The Best Way to Visit Amazing Alaska Is by Taking a Cruise Ship |
D.The Glaciers Are Disappearing, Changing the Face of Alaska |
【推荐1】Dream Big with Caledonia
Caledonian Sleeper is a gateway to a world of possibilities with our overnight rail service bringing a touch of the extraordinary to travel between London and Edinburgh.
Taste the local food, have the ultimate sleep on our comfortable bed and enjoy a private room with toilet and shower. And above all, wake up refreshed, ready to start an adventure at your destination.
Caledonian Double | Club Room | Classic Room | Comfort Seats |
double bed | 2 single beds | twin bunk beds | |
breakfast included | breakfast included | breakfast for purchase | breakfast for purchase |
toilet and shower | toilet and shower | in-room washbasin | |
Charging points &Wi-Fi | Charging points &Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
priority boarding | priority boarding | ||
temperature control | temperature control |
Caledonian Sleeper Fixed Advance: Our Fixed Advance tickets offer our best value fares. No changes, refunds or upgrades are allowed. Available for Club rooms (£150/passenger) and Classic rooms (£100/passenger). Book at least 2 months ahead of time.
Caledonian Sleeper Flexible: Our Flexible tickets are fully refundable. Available for Caledonian Double (£200/passenger), Club rooms (£170/passenger), Classic rooms (£120/passenger) and Comfort seats (£50/passenger). Book anytime if available.
Notice: These are single (one-way) tickets; to make a return journey, just buy two single tickets.
Oops! A family getaway can often feel like someone is missing if your furry friend is left behind. If you are travelling in a Caledonian Double or Club room, you’re welcome to bring up to 2 pets with an additional fare as low as £ 30 per room.
1. What is promoted in this text?A.A travel package. | B.A train service. |
C.A family plan. | D.An accommodation service. |
A.Wi-Fi signals | B.priority boarding | C.on-board breakfast | D.charging points |
A.If the bookings are canceled, you can’t get your money back. |
B.If you choose Caledonian Sleeper Flexible, book only on working days. |
C.Caledonian Double is not available in Caledonian Sleeper Fixed Advance. |
D.The two categories of rail tickets are round-trip tickets. |
A.£230. | B.£330. | C.£660. | D.£740. |
【推荐2】Let’s take a look at some popular children’s books from USA TODAY’s Best-Selling Books list.
The Giving Tree
By Shel Silverstein
The Giving Tree is an American children’s picture book. It was first published (出版) in 1964, and has become one of Silverstein’s best-known titles. The tree in the book keeps giving the boy what he wants. So, if you’re looking for a children’s book that teaches kids to generously give some of what they own to others, The Giving Tree is a good choice.
Where the Wild Things Are
By Maurice Sendak
Where the Wild Things Are follows the adventures of a young boy named Max. Max enters the world of the Wild Things, and some strange and big animals gradually turn the young boy into their king. The book was first published in 1963. It won the Caldecott Medal. In 2009, the book was turned into a film.
The Polar Express
By Chris Van Allsburg
A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is invited to take a trip to the North Pole. Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a large area of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the city, where the boy will make his Christmas wish. The author won the Caldecott Medal for this 1985 book. In the 1990s, the book was turned into a successful movie.
Love You Forever
By Robert Munsch
The mother sings to her sleeping baby: “I’ll love you forever/I’ll love you for always/As long as I’m living/My baby you’ll be.” She still sings the same song when her baby has turned into a stubborn (固执的) 2-year-old, a lazy 9-year-old, and then a strong-minded teen... Since publication in 1986, the story has touched the hearts of millions worldwide.
1. What can The Giving Tree teach kids?A.To be honest. | B.To be brave. |
C.To share. | D.To plant. |
A.They were both made into films. |
B.They are both about Christmas trips. |
C.The films made from them both won prizes. |
D.They both have a history of more than 60 years. |
A.The challenges of being a parent through different stages of a child’s life. |
B.The power of a mother’s love and its lasting nature. |
C.The stubbornness and laziness of a child during different developmental stages. |
D.The growth of a child from baby to teenager. |
【推荐3】On-campus Meal Plans
Our on-campus dining prides itself on providing nutritious food choices to meet the wide variety of dietary needs within our community. Our meal plans offer the highest quality food and create opportunities for students to engage in academic and lively discussions over meals with each other. Community is one of the great reasons why students in residence halls are required to have a meal plan. While students are automatically signed up in the Blue Plan, three meal plans are available to meet your needs.
Available plansThree meal plans are available and our meal plans are made up of two components:
●Meal Credits: Any unused meal credits at the dining halls will run out on Saturday at midnight each week and reset for the upcoming week. Meal credits can only be used by the meal plan holder.●Flex Dollars: Flex dollars can be used to pay for anyone, such as family, friends, or guests.
Current Plan | Upgrade Options | ||
Plans | Blue Plan | Gold Plan | Ultimate Plan |
Meal Credits | 12 meal credits per week | 18 meal credits per week | Unlimited meal credits per week |
Flex Dollars | 600 flex dollars | 1,200 flex dollars | 2,000 flex/dollars |
Cost | Included in your Housing Contract | +$350 per year | +$950 per year |
Want more flexibility to meet your needs? Upgrade and maximize your plan. Simply fill out the On-campus Meal Plan Change Form during the limited change period:
Fall: March 1 — September 14
Spring: December 2 — February 8
1. What is a benefit for students to have a meal plan?A.Simplifying dining process. |
B.Boosting social connections. |
C.Ensuring access to delicious food. |
D.Maximizing profit for dining services. |
A.$350 per year. | B.$600 per year. |
C.$950 per year. | D.$1,200 per year. |
A.Jan. 24. | B.Feb. 21. |
C.Sept. 18. | D.Oct. 3. |
【推荐1】While many of the world’s castles were built for the practical purpose of protection, they are also some of the most attractive and impressive examples of architectural styles over the centuries.
Take a look at some of the most beautiful castles in the world that have stood the test of time and continue to leave us speechless by their greatness.
Neuschwanstein Castle This German castle is located in Bavaria and was built by King Ludwig II in the 19th century. It went on to become the inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. | ![]() | |||
![]() | Alhambra of Granada The Moorish palace and fortress was built between 1238 and 1358 in Granada, Spain. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Spain’s most popular tourist attractions. | |||
De Haar Castle The castle, which was built in the 13th century and rebuilt at the end of the 19th century, is the biggest castle in the Netherlands. The medieval castle is now a museum and regularly hosts exhibitions and events. | ![]() | |||
![]() | Nesvizh Castle The palace in Belarus was built in the 16th century. It was rebuilt several times over the years which resulted in a mixture of Renaissance, Baroque, and Modernist architectural styles. |
A.One. | B.Two. | C.Three. | D.Four. |
A.Nesvizh Castle | B.Alhambra of Granada |
C.De Haar Castle | D.Neuschwanstein Castle |
A.A UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
B.Events held in the largest castle there. |
C.A castle with mixed architectural styles. |
D.A Moorish palace serving as a museum. |
【推荐2】Jaw-dropping architecture isn’t new. We’re still fascinated by the Great Pyramid built 4,500 years ago! Read for more recent examples of innovative buildings constructed using modern technology.
Crooked House (Poland)
COMPLETED: 2004
With its curved (弯曲的) walls and roof, it is popular with photographers. However, staring at it for too long might make you dizzy! Inside is a typical mall and office building. A favorite feature is the Wall of Fame, with signatures from Polish celebrities (名人). It’s modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Cube Houses (Netherlands)
COMPLETED: 1984
The Cube Houses are a popular attraction, but they are also real houses that people live in! The furniture is tailor-made to fit the strange angles where the walls meet. Architect Piet Blom designed the homes based on the idea of “living as an urban roof,” with the housing above and the courtyards, shops, and even a chess museum below.
Wonder Works (US)
COMPLETED: 2006
Looking at the cracks in this building, you might think, is it about to collapse? But it’s all an illusion (幻觉). This indoor amusement park is actually pretty normal. The upside-down features are just for show. Inside are more than hands-on science exhibits and activities, including a laser-tag zone and a hurricane-force wind tunnel!
Guangzhou Opera House (China)
COMPLETED: 2010
It was designed by Iraqi-born architect Zaha Hadid. She said she let natural places inspire her buildings, such as this opera house on the Pearl River. She used latest construction and design methods to make her design a reality. GPS positioning and laser techniques helped shape the structure, which includes tons of steel and glass.
1. What makes Cube Houses different from the others in the list?A.Its latest techniques. | B.Its residents inside. |
C.Its famous signatures. | D.Its upside-down features. |
A.Crooked House | B.Cube Houses | C.Wonder Works | D.Guangzhou Opera House |
A.To introduce amazing architecture. | B.To advertise specifically-designed programs. |
C.To inspire students to make innovations. | D.To urge people to protect historical buildings. |
【推荐3】In recent years, wooden buildings have reached new heights, with rocketing timber (木材) skyscrapers completed or underway in countries like Norway, Switzerland and Australia. Now, real estate (房地产) developer Atrium Ljungberg has announced plans to build the world’s largest “wooden city”, which will be constructed in Sweden’s capital, Stockholm, from 2025.
Stockholm Wood City will feature 7,000 office spaces and 2,000 homes in the city’s southeast, and will offer “a dynamic, urban environment with a mixture of workplaces, housing, restaurants and shops”, according to a press release. Set across 250,000 square meters, it has been described by its developer as the “world’s largest known construction project in wood”. Timber has been championed as a sustainable alternative to concrete and steel, with expensive new construction projects using wood besides single-family homes and office buildings.
However, a mixed-use development of such size would be “a historic milestone for Swedish innovation capability”, said Annica Anas, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg.
Although some experts have raised concerns over fire risks posed by wooden buildings, advocates argue that engineered timber burns at a relatively slow and predictable rate, making it safer than many conventional steel structures. Timber is also a “carbon sink”, which means that carbon dioxide removed from the air by trees is stored in the material rather than being returned to the atmosphere. Wooden buildings have been found to enjoy better indoor air quality and can be constructed with significantly lower carbon emissions than those made with conventional materials.
The construction will not be as noisy as it is built from concrete and bricks, adds Ms Anas. This makes wooden buildings particularly suitable for urban redevelopment in general, since putting them up is less likely to annoy the neighbours. It should also be profitable.
The wooden city is supposed to make commute (通勤) easier and shorter. The website for the project describes Stockholm Wood City as a “five-minute city”, meaning that anywhere one would need to go would only be a five-minute walk. The first buildings in Stockholm Wood City are set to be completed in 2027.
1. What is Annica Anas’s attitude towards the “wooden city” developed in Stockholm?A.Critical. | B.Doubtful. | C.Dismissive. | D.Appreciative. |
A.They are much greener. | B.They are built on a more solid base. |
C.They are more comfortable to live in. | D.They are much stronger to resist heat. |
A.They are to the taste of all neighbours. |
B.Less noise is produced in construction. |
C.They will bring owners huge profits. |
D.They are cost-effective to construct and mend. |
A.It’s secure. | B.It’s care-free. |
C.It’s unbearable. | D.It’s convenient. |