Italy is a country that cannot be missed on your travel bucket list.
Things to Do in Italy
Owning 50 UNESCO approved World Cultural Heritage Sites, Italy is honored around the world for its ancient civilization and art. Being the epitome (典范) of the western art and culture, this remarkable land gave birth to the Renaissance, which affected the whole Europe, and obviously every corner of Italy bears a long history. Men are crazy about Italian football, while ladies can’t move their eyes away from Italian fashion. Moreover, the world famous Italian cuisine will also delight you. Our Italy vacation packages could cover all these absorbing aspects.
Best Time to Go
Italy has a diverse climate, with continental climate in the north and Mediterranean climate in the south.
In summer, most areas in Italy are extremely hot, with the highest temperature over 35℃. Usually, the high temperature starts from the end of June and lasts till August. August is the national holiday month. Many Italian families will spend their holidays in coastal cities.
During the winter time, the northern Italy is relatively cold and accompanied by heavy snows. Many people will stay indoors. But it is highly recommended to go skiing and enjoy the snow-covered landscape of the mountains. The southern and island areas are relatively warm, with an average temperature of about 15℃.
Generally speaking, the best time to take Italy tours is spring from April to June and autumn from September to October.
Visa for Italy Tours
Italy is a Schengen country (申根国家), and international travelers can enter Italy with an available Schengen visa issued by any Schengen country. Travelers holding American, Canadian, Australian passports, and citizens of European Union (EU) countries are allowed to stay up to 90 days without a visa.
Currency & Payment in Italy
Italy uses the European Union’s common currency Euro (€). Visa, MasterCard, JCB, etc. are widely accepted. But for tobacco purchases, only cash is accepted. Some supermarkets do not support credit card payment.
1. What greatly appeals to female visitors in Italy?| A．History. | B．Football. | C．Fashion. | D．Cuisine. |
| A．Go skiing in the north. |
| B．Join in some indoor activities. |
| C．Enjoy family holidays in coastal cities. |
| D．Climb snow covered mountains on islands. |
| A．A traveler with a Chinese passport. |
| B．Any international traveler with a visa. |
| C．Any person living in Canada for many years. |
| D．A citizen from an EU country without a visa. |
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【推荐1】Welcome to Buckler’s Hard
Fun facts about Buckler’s Hard
A former ship-building village on the River Beaulieu in the New Forest. The setting is lovely, two rows of well-preserved red-brick workers’ cottages-separated by a lawn-lead down to the water’s edge where boats glide past. Attractions include a maritime (航海) museum telling the story of warships built for Nelson’s navy and other moments in seafaring history.
Costumed volunteers are on hand to answer questions and entertain children with, say, a game of coits or explain how families lived in the Shipwright’s Cottage. In summer hop on a boat for a cruise(漫游)up the river(extra charge).
Getting there
Take the M27, exit at junction 2 and follow the tourist signs towards nearby Beaulieu motor museum-from there Buckler’s Hard is signposted. The car park is an extra £6-£10. Train to Brockenhurst then taxi-or hire a bike and cycle the three miles through the New Forest.
Value for money?
Yes. The amount of time you take will likely depend on the weather. On a sunny day you could easily spend an afternoon for a reasonable £6.90 (adult), £4.70 (child 5-16) or £21 (family ticket for four).
Opening hours
10 a.m.-6 p.m. every day, except Christmas Day.
1. What can visitors do in Buckler’s Hard?| A．Volunteer in cruise boats. | B．Explore maritime history. |
| C．Play games with children. | D．Experience the country life. |
| A．£13.80. | B．£18.50. | C．£21. | D．£ 23.20. |
| A．It offers free river cruises. | B．It is conveniently located. |
| C．It charges no parking fees. | D．It opens all the year round. |
【推荐2】Internet Genealogy (族谱) is your guide to successful genealogy research using the World Wide Web. We also recognize, however, that the Internet isn’t necessarily the only source for research, so Internet Genealogy will also tell you what to do if you cannot find the records you need and how to confirm your findings. The magazine also covers advanced genealogical methods such as DNA analysis, as well as software and technology reviews, case studies, databases and other internet-related family history topics.
$27. 95 Print 1 year (6 issues)
$19. 95 Digital 1 year (6 issues)
Your Genealogy Today is a how-to genealogy magazine. People who are trying to discover their family roots know that there is no “master plan” that tells you how to conduct your research. While some ancestral lines can be traced back several generations with relatively little effort, others can only be discovered after painstaking research. Your Genealogy Today recognizes that there are hundreds, maybe thousands, of different records and methods that may apply to your own research.
$25. 00 Print 1 year (6 issues)
$17. 95 Digital 1 year (6 issues)
History Magazine opens a window on the past, providing believable stories about how our world became the place it is today. Written from a North American perspective, History Magazine’s articles are clear, informative and insightful and come supported by beautiful images and maps. History Magazine breathes life into stories of the past, telling tales of both critical moments and everyday life with passion and spirit.
$24. 95 Print 1 year (6 issues)
$17. 95 Digital 1 year (6 issues)
1. Who is Internet Genealogy targeted at?| A．Those who are fond of stories of family history. |
| B．Engineers who are expert at software. |
| C．Researchers who are doing DNA analysis. |
| D．Those who show interest in genealogy research. |
| A．$35. 90. | B．$25. 00. | C．$19. 95. | D．$17. 95. |
| A．Studies of family roots. | B．North African perspective. |
| C．Advanced genealogical methods. | D．Stories of past lives. |
【推荐3】Plant Sales Not to Miss This Fall
Autumn is planting and plant sale season in Southern California. We have picked out several plant sales specializing in native plants.
Oct. 8
The California Native Plant Sale (CNPS) is online this year. Since the supply of popular and easy-care native plants and seeds is a bit limited, the chapter recommends shopping early. Scheduled pickups for purchases will be Nov.7 and 8 in Redlands. CNPS members will be emailed a 10% discount code (代码). riverside-sanbernardino.cnps.org
Oct.24-25
The UC Riverside Botanic Gardens Fall Plant Sale includes California native and water-wise plants grown in the garden, as well as plants that attract native pollinators (授粉者). Friends of the garden get 10% off. The plant sale list will be posted at least one week before the sale. Customers will pick up purchased plants on Nov. 5 and 6. gardens. ucr.edu
Oct. 26-Nov.8
At the Fullerton Arboretum California Native Plant Sale, there will be 132 varieties of California native plants and 38 non-native plants for sale. Members receive early access beginning on Oct. 19, plus a 10% discount. Details on how plant purchases can be picked up and the plant list will be posted soon. 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton. fullertonarboretum.org
Nov.5-24
Grow Native Nursery at California Botanic Garden will feature more than 250 native California plants in its online sale. The sale will offer local pickup only without an option for shipping or delivery. Staff will coordinate (协调) pickup times with customers after purchase via email. CalBG members get access to presale dates and will be emailed a discount code for 10% off. 1500 N. College Avenue, Claremont.calbg.org
1. When may we get the plants bought from the California Native Plant Sale?| A．On November 8. | B．On October 25. |
| C．On November 5. | D．On October 8. |
| A．calbg.org. | B．gardens.ucr.edu. |
| C．fullertonarboretum.org. | D．riverside-sanbernardino.cnps.org. |
| A．Buying plants at the Garden. |
| B．Buying plants at lower prices. |
| C．Getting an option of having the plants delivered. |
| D．Getting a chance to learn from the staff about gardening. |
【推荐1】Mexico is a very colorful country, which is located in the south of North America. It combines a relaxing beach holiday, unusual mysterious excursions and an energetic nightlife. If you happen to visit Mexico, be sure to visit at least some of its attractions.
CHICHEN-ITZA
This is a sacred village located on the Yucatan Peninsula, in which the ancient Mayan people lived. The combination of Mayan construction techniques with new elements from central Mexico make Chichen-Itza one of the most important examples of the Mayan civilization in Yucatán. Chichen Itza is considered the best preserved Mayan city, so it is highly popular. The most famous structure of the city is the temple of the god Kukulkan, a 30-meter-high pyramid.
PALACE OF FINE ARTS
The Palace of Fine Arts, which is considered a symbol of Mexico city, is one of the most spectacular buildings in the heart of the city. Situated at one end of the Alameda garden, it offers visitors endless architectural, artistic and historical facts, inside and out. On the top floor, you’ll find the National Museum of Architecture, which showcases the work and lives of famous Mexican architects, and multiple art museums and galleries.
PARK SHKARET
This is a natural amusement park with a zoo and a botanical garden, waterfalls and underground rivers, caves, bright evening shows (for example, dance and horse shows, and other performances). The territory of the unique park is huge, so it is unreal to bypass it in one day. Here you can also visit the buffet restaurant, which is included in the ticket price.
HIERVE EL AGUA
Hierve el Agua is an unforgettable destination in the mountains of Oaxaca. It is a set of stunning travertine rock formations that appear like a frozen waterfall from a distance. The hot springs on the top, as with many other mineral-rich springs around the world, have a reputation for supposed healing qualities. Swimming here, at the same time enjoying the mountain scenery around, is an absolute pleasure and, besides, the recovery of the body.
1. Why is Chichen Itza so popular?| A．It is the most sacred village. | B．It is a well-preserved Mayan site. |
| C．It is famous for god Kukulkan. | D．It is a symbol of Mexico City. |
| A．PALACE OF FINE ARTS. | B．CHICHEN-ITZA. |
| C．PARK SHKARET. | D．HIERVE EL AGUA. |
| A．There are many waterfalls. | B．Visitors can enjoy horse shows here. |
| C．It is rich in rare mineral resources. | D．Its spring water has health benefits. |
【推荐2】From Paris, you can get pretty much anywhere in northern France within a couple of hours. It’s all surprisingly close and easy to get to. Hop on the train, and you’re away.
Loire Valley
120 minutes from Paris
A day trip to this central French region will lead you to not one, not two, but three grand fortresses (堡垒). When you’ re done pretending to be lord and lady of the castle, keep in mind that Loire Valley is famed for Rillettes.
Giverny
60 minutes from Paris
Here Monet lived and painted from 1883 until his death in 1926. It was at his family home that he produced some of his most famous works. Today his magical gardens make for one of the most enjoyable day trips from Paris, drawing around half a million visitors each year.
Champagne region
39 minutes from Paris
Soak up the region’s rich history with visits to a vineyard (葡萄园), the Moet & Chandon cellars (酒窖), and the royal city of Reims, the unofficial capital of Champagne where several French kings were crowned back in the day.
Château de Versailles
37 minutes from Paris
Transformed from a small hunting house to a palace by Louis XIV in 1682, with the help of more than 36, 000 craftsmen and labourers, Chateau de Versailles has a matchless scale. It can easily take up an entire day.
1. What can you see in Loire Valley?| A．A vineyard. | B．Magical gardens. |
| C．Three grand fortresses. | D．The Moet & Chandon cellars. |
| A．Monet died there. | B．French kings were crowned there. |
| C．It has a million visitors. | D．It used to be a small hunting house. |
| A．Loire Valley. | B．Chateau de Versailles. |
| C．Giverny. | D．Champagne region. |
【推荐3】The Best School Camps in Victoria
Burnside Camp
Located on the Surf Coast near Anglesea, Burnside Camp is set over 4-hectare beautiful bushland (灌木丛) close to opollution-free peaches, Running throughout the year, Burnside Camp serves as a fantastic base for groups of up to 88 students. Camp programs centre on outdoor adventure activities. These include biking, canoeing, and exciting bush night hikes.
Mill Valley Ranch
Mill Valley Ranch is one of the best school camps in Victoria for large groups of students. It can accommodate up to 100 students. At Mill Valley Ranch, activity programs typically centre on confidence and character building. When outdoors, this sees young people given the opportunity to experience everything from horse riding to archery (射箭). However, it is also possible to organize a wide range of other team games and activities.
Camp Wilkin
Set in Anglesea, Camp Wilkin covers a 15-acre area home to resident kangaroos, which is in easy reach of quiet bushwalks and fantastic beaches. It offers the best school camp accommodation in Victoria for large groups, accommodating up to 163 students. And it also offers a variety of outdoor activity programs. Camp facilities include large meeting rooms suitable for everything from presentations to group learning activities.
Halls Gap
Halls Gap can hold up to 56 students. One of the best school camps in Victoria for natural sightseeing, it features reserved activities taking the form of short journeys to experience some of the largest waterfalls in Victoria. Halls Gap Camp students can also join in rock climbing. Such activities are in the company of local tour guides.
1. What can students do at Burnside Camp?| A．Learn to repair bikes. | B．Run their own startups. |
| C．Attend archery lessons. | D．Go on bush night hikes. |
| A．Halls Gap. | B．Burnside Camp. | C．Camp Wilkin. | D．Mill Valley Ranch. |
| A．It is the best camp in Victoria. | B．It requires advance booking. |
| C．It features outdoor activities. | D．It centres on character building. |
【推荐1】Urban Transportation in Canada
Public transportation & Transit passes
All cities and most major towns in Canada have a public transportation system with one or more forms of transportation (bus, subway, train, etc.). The bus is the most common form of urban transportation in Canada. To use public transportation, you must buy a ticket or a transit pass. Transit passes allow you unlimited use of public transportation for a specific period (one month or more). They are usually cheaper than buying many tickets if you plan to use public transportation often.
Transportation for people with disabilities
Public transportation often has features to help people with disabilities. In many cities and towns, there are also transportation services available specifically for people with limited mobility, such as specially equipped buses. You can find out about these services in the same way you would learn more about other public transportation options.
Manners on public transportation
When taking public transportation, it is important to understand the unspoken rules of behaviors in the shared space. Here are a few things to note:
◆Be polite and respectful to others around you. For example, maintain an appropriate noise level when talking or making a phone call.
◆If you are carrying a backpack or a large shoulder bag in a crowded public transit vehicle, keep it close to you.
◆Avoid pushing or touching others in order to make more room for yourself.
◆Have your proof of payment within easy reach in case you are asked to show it.
1. What is the advantage of using transit passes over buying tickets?| A．More use of transport. | B．Longer service hours. |
| C．Lower costs. | D．Safer trips. |
| A．By limiting their mobility on city buses. |
| B．By running special transport services. |
| C．By offering fewer transportation options. |
| D．By providing free rides in towns and cities. |
| A．To show the author's attitude towards urban transportation in Canada. |
| B．To tell people how to take public transportation in Canada. |
| C．To call on people to take public transportation on a regular basis. |
| D．To introduce some basic information about urban transportation in Canada. |
【推荐2】●Instant Communication In Another Language
Learning a new language takes months and even years of studies. MUAMA Enence can turn you into an able-communicator instantly.
●Comfortable & Easy to Use
With its lightweight design and small size, MUAMA Enence is easy to carry around in any pocket or bag and is right there when needed. Hence the name “handheld voice translator” that you will want to use every day!
●Fair and Reasonable Price
MUAMA Enence is inexpensive. An experienced professional translator or interpreter can be costly, and you need to pay more than once. MUAMA Enence requires just a one-off payment for a huge selection of languages.
●Perfect Sound Quality
It is comfortable to use in crowded places as the sound is loud enough to be heard clearly.
●Supports Over 40 Languages
Its built-in advanced technology can support a 2-way language translation. Moreover, a text translation is also available.
●Why It’s Making Life So Much Easier?
Though MUAMA Enence was created mainly for travelers, it started gaining great popularity among people of different occupations. All of a sudden, it became a must-have device! What surprised us is that more and more social/emergency workers, as well as volunteers, are choosing MUAMA Enence to make their work easier.
●Should You Also Get One?
Language barriers should no longer be your concern anymore, so the answer is definitely YES! And now it’s the best time to do it, because MUAMA Enence may run out of stock soon due it’s high popularity worldwide.
1. Which of the following is the feature of MUAMA Enence?| A．Improving sense of hearing. | B．Being costly at the moment. |
| C．Benefiting not only travelers. | D．Doing only oral translation. |
| A．Because it may soon have a higher price. | B．Because it may soon be sold out. |
| C．Because it may soon stop being produced. | D．Because it may soon be delivered. |
| A．A news report. | B．A users guide. |
| C．A research paper. | D．An advertisement. |
【推荐3】France Tours
Best of Paris—13 Days Tour
Date/Price: August 7-August 19/ $ 2, 295+Air.
On this tour, you will be guided around the very best of Paris: the Louvre, Orsay Museum, Orangerie Museum, Sainte-Chapelle, and Palace of Versailles. You’ll also enjoy guided neighborhood walks through the city’s historic heart.
Loire to the South of France—13 Days Tour
Date/Price: October 18-October 30/$ 3, 795+Air.
This tour begins in the historic town of Chartres—an easy train ride from Paris. Then, with your guide, you’ll visit the chateaux of the Loire, prehistoric caves, traditional markets of the Dordogne, the city of Carcassonne and the Roman Pont du Gard.
Best of Eastern France—14 Days Tour
Date/Price: September 29-October 12/$ 4, 195+Air.
Staring from the champagne capital (香槟之都) of Reims, you’ll spend 14 wonderful days with your guide, visiting Colmar’s cobbled lanes (鹅卵石小道), Verdun’s historic fields of honor. Chamonix’s great mountains, Provence’s beautiful Cotes du Rhone, and ending with a wine party in Aix-en-Provence.
My Way France—13 Days Tour
Date/Price: September 21-October 3/$ 2, 795+Air.
Your vacation to France starts by following a route that connects France’s must see sights—from lovely Paris to sunny Nice, with the Loire Valley, Lyon, Annecy, the French Alps and Avignon in between. This money-saving My Way vacation gives you the freedom to decide your own daily sightseeing pace. We cut the stress by providing comfortable rooms in hotels an private bus transportation from city to city.
If you are interested in any route, you can call us at 0921-2290.
1. Which tour will you choose if you plan to visit France in summer?| A．Best of Paris. | B．Loire to the South of France. |
| C．Best of Eastern France. | D．My Way France. |
| A．It’s the cheapest one. |
| B．It provides us with a guided tour. |
| C．It allows us to visit many places. |
| D．It allows us to travel at our own pace. |
| A．make more money | B．introduce tourist spots in France |
| C．give some gifts | D．share his experience |
