With the cost of living in the United States soaring, more and more people are setting their sights on an international destination.
Ecuador
For real bargain hunters, Ecuador is cheap and safe with a very comfortable year-round climate. The cost of living for one person in the country is $750. Ecuador is geographically diverse with miles of endless beaches, hills and rainforests. Housing is economical with the average rent for one person costing around $307 per month.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is the perfect place to live abroad without depleting(耗尽)your savings. The cost of living is around $893 and rent for one person runs approximately $406 per month. The tropical destination has cost-effective healthcare. The weather is gorgeous, the water is warm and the housing is highly affordable.
Uruguay
The country is exquisite(精美的), offering nearly 400 miles of coast, rolling mountains and four distinct seasons. The cost of living is nearly half of what it is in the states at $1,090 and you can find a nice apartment at the reasonable price of $500 per month.
Panama
Panama could be a good option for anyone to live cheaply. The cost of living is under half of what it would cost in the U.S. at $1,040 for one person. Rent runs approximately $530 per month and food takes up another $353, but outside of that costs are minimal. The country has a mild climate and offers world-class beaches.
1. Which country has economical healthcare?| A．Ecuador. | B．Costa Rica. | C．Uruguay. | D．Panama. |
| A．Its reasonable rent. | B．Its good bargains. |
| C．Its diverse climates. | D．Its cheap apartments. |
| A．Close to $1,090. | B．Around $750. | C．Under $893. | D．Above $2,080. |
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【推荐1】Free Museums in London
With free museums, families can visit more than once. For big museums, e.g. British Museum, don’t try to see everything in one go. First visit, take a couple of hours to explore with kids, get familiar with the museum layout, and then return another day to see another part of the museum.
British Museum
The British Museum has on display fabulous goodies from the ancient world—Assyria, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome, plus prehistoric Europe. The “biggies” from ancient Greece are Parthenon sculptures—marble of horsemen, musicians, animals, elders, Greek gods. Don’t miss Assyrian reliefs and winged bulls, Sutton Hoo treasure with golden helmets and swords of 7th century Anglo-Saxon kings, and Egyptian mummies and colossal statues.
Science Museum
Explore galleries chock full of British airplanes, lunar spacecraft and full-size rockets, and early 19th century steam locomotives(车头) built in England—Stephenson’s Rocket and Puffing Billy. Little kids will have fun with water play and hands-on activities in the Garden. Movies in IMAX theater, flight simulators, and special exhibitions have fees.
National Galley
In the National Galley, kids will see famous paintings from all over Europe—Sunflowers by Van Gogh, The Virgin of the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci, works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Raphael, Botticelli, Velasquez, French Impressionists. Also look for paintings by British artists—Thomas Gainsborough (super family portraits), J.M.W. Turner, George Stubbs (famous for his horse paintings).
Natural History Museum
The British are famous for their nature explorers—Charles Darwin, David Livingstone, Robert Scott, Captain Cook. This is a wide-ranging museum of the natural world including gold nuggets from Australia, emeralds, meteorites, fossils from Britain, extinct birds such as the dodo bird and saber-tooth cat, and large dinosaur gallery.
1. What can kids do in Science Museum?| A．See a movie in IMAX. theater free. |
| B．Admire ancient helmets made of gold. |
| C．Join in hands-on activities in the Garden. |
| D．Enjoy famous paintings by great artists. |
| A．British Museum. | B．National Gallery. |
| C．Science Museum. | D．Natural History Museum. |
| A．Leisure time. | B．Fashion. |
| C．Science. | D．Architecture. |
【推荐2】Whatever your interests, Hong Kong has a museum to suit your tastes.
Hong Kong Museum of Art
The Hong Kong Museum of Art collection includes hundreds of art works of old Hong Kong. There are seven exhibition galleries, among which two special exhibition galleries show collections of works of art drawn from around the world to keep the visitors up to date with international artistic trends.
Open: 10am－6pm Friday to Wednesday. Closed Thursday.
Location: 10 Salisbury Road.
Hong Kong Museum of History
A popular visitor highlight is “The Hong Kong Story” Permanent Exhibition, which outlines the natural environment, folk culture and historical development of Hong Kong from 400 million years ago until the return to China in 1997. Guided tours are available on weekends and public holidays.
Open: 10am－6pm Monday ＆ Wednesday to Saturday; 10am－7pm Sunday and most public holidays. Closed Tuesday.
Location: 100 Chatham Road South.
Hong Kong Science Museum
Learning has never been more fun! Five hundred interesting exhibits, 80 percent of which are hands-on, offer an insight into a wide range of science-related subjects. Science and technology topics included in the exhibition cover robotics, transportation and much more.
Open: 1pm－9pm Monday to Wednesday ＆ Friday; 10am－ 9pm Saturday, Sunday and most public holidays. Closed Thursday.
Location: 2 Science Museum Road.
Hong Kong Space Museum
Learn all about astronomy and space technology here. There are two exhibition halls — Hall of Space Science and Hall of Astronomy. It is renowned for its Space Theatre which features Omnimax and Sky shows several times daily.
Open: 1pm－9pm Monday, Wednesday to Friday; 10am－9pm Saturday, Sunday and most public holidays. Closed Tuesday.
Location: 11 Salisbury Road.
1. Which museum will you visit if you are available at 11 am on Thursday?| A．Hong Kong Museum of Art | B．Hong Kong Museum of History |
| C．Hong Kong Science Museum | D．Hong Kong Space Museum |
| A．It provides guided visits. |
| B．It presents amusing items. |
| C．It offers inviting themed shows. |
| D．It updates visitors on the latest development. |
| A．10 Salisbury Road. | B．100 Chatham Road South. |
| C．2 Science Museum Road. | D．11 Salisbury Road. |
【推荐3】In the daytime, you will admire Kunming’s amazing scenery. At night, the most exciting thing should be diving into the nightlife, which is extremely lively with busy night markets, bars and theaters.
·Kundu Night Market
As the heartland of Kunming’s nightlife, Kundu is a nice place for relaxing. There you can find cafés, tea houses, souvenir(纪念品) shops and KTVs. When night falls, Kundu is crowded with local people and tourists.
Address: 78 Xinwen Road
·Wenhua Alley
Being close to three colleges, this street is lined with restaurants, dessert shops, cafés and so on. You can taste all kinds of snacks unique to Yunnan, or order a cup of coffee and chat with your friends here. It is not only a place for students and local people, but also attracts many foreigners.
Address: Wenlin Street, Wuhua District
·Yunnan Impression Show
The impressive Yunnan folk dance performances are one of the most wonderful nightlife activities. It was directed by China’s famous dancer, Yang Liping, who was titled as the “Peacock Princess”. The highlight of this show is the peacock dance, which is performed by female dancers inspired by the movements of a peacock.
Address: Yunnan Art Theater, Dongfeng West Road
·O’ Reilly’s Irish Pub
The pub is decorated in an Irish style and offers a taste of real Ireland. It is said that it was the first Irish pub in southern China. After a whole day’s sightseeing, it is a good idea to spend some time in a bar where you can relax and have close contact with local people.
Address: Beichen Street B13
1. Where can visitors enjoy local food?| A．Wenlin Street. | B．Dongfeng West Road. |
| C．78 Xinwen Road. | D．Beichen Street B13. |
| A．Those fond of drinking coffee. | B．Those interested in dancing. |
| C．Those likely to buy souvenirs. | D．Those eager to chat with friends. |
| A．It is one of the oldest pubs in China. | B．It allows local people to dine in. |
| C．It provides a whole day’s sightseeing. | D．It is designed in a foreign style. |
【推荐1】People often wonder about some of the best places to see. A good point of reference is to first look at attractions labeled as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites are culturally or physically significant places listed by the United Nations for their importance to humanity as a whole. Let’s see some of them!
The Mogao Caves, China
Also known as the Mogao Grottoes, the caves are located along the cliffside (峭壁) above the Daquan River in Gansu province. First built in 366 and comprising 492 caves, the Mogao Caves are known as the biggest collection of Buddhist art in the world. As a landmark or the historic Silk Road, the Mogao Caves are a perfect display of Chinese art history over a period of a thousand years.
Redwood National Park, US
Lying in the mountainous region north of San Francisco in California, US. the Redwood National Park is significant for its collection of redwood trees — the tallest and oldest trees in the world — as well as its variety of sea and land wildlife. Once abundant throughout the temperate (气候温和) regions of the world, the Redwood trees of California are among the only living examples left of this old plant species, a biological group which has existed for 160 million years.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Situated in the Andes Mountains, this fascinating ancient city is remarkable both for its beautiful setting as well as its use of complex city planning. Standing at 2,430 meters above sea level, the city of Machu Picchu is covered with both mist and mystery. Researchers have yet to uncover the city’s role in the Incan (印加族的) empire’s use of astronomy and plant domestication (驯化).
1. What can you learn from the Mogao caves?| A．They were built on steep cliff. |
| B．They have the largest art collection. |
| C．They were built five centuries ago. |
| D．They perfectly exhibited art history. |
| A．Because it lies in the mountainous region. |
| B．Because it has a number of redwood trees. |
| C．Because it has a temperate and mild climate. |
| D．Because it has various tallest and oldest trees. |
| A．Its high altitude makes the place well-known. |
| B．Its complex city planning enjoys the best fame. |
| C．The mist surrounding the city added to its beauty. |
| D．The Incan culture is still a mystery for researchers. |
【推荐2】Museums are an important means for cultural exchange and enrichment as well as the development of mutual understanding and cooperation among people. Then how many of these places have you visited? It’s time to decide your next travel destination.
The Musée du Louvre, Paris, France.It is the world’s largest art museum and a historical landmark of Paris. Housed in the Louvre Palace, the museum has been extended many times since its opening in 1793. Its glass pyramid in the main courtyard was designed by Chinese American architect Ieoh Ming Pei, and it later became a signature design of the museum. Visitors to Paris’s paragon(典范), which houses nearly 35, 000 works of art, including Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, can spend hours, days or even weeks exploring the beloved treasure.
National Museum of China, Beijing, China.Near Tiananmen Square in Beijing, it’s one of the largest museums in the world and the second-most visited art museum in the world, just after the Louvre. Covering a time span from the Yuanmou Man of 1.7 million years ago to the Qing Dynasty(1644-1911), it is devoted to display of treasured collections in the form of various thematic exhibitions, such as the Arts of bronze, porcelain, Chinese calligraphy and paintings, furniture, coins, etc in ancient China.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, US.Commonly known as the Met, the museum is among the must-visit attractions in New York City. It stands on the eastern edge of Central Park at Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The Met maintains extensive holdings of African, Asian, Oceanian, Byzantine and Islamic art. Every May, the museum holds the luxurious, blockbuster Met Gala, drawing global attention like the Oscars.
British Museum, London, UK.Established in 1753, the British Museum is largely based on the collections of the Irish physician and scientist. At present, its comprehensive permanent collection has reached 8 million works. It was the first public national museum in the world. If you go, remember to take a picture under the Great Court.
1. What makes the Musée du Louvre different from other museums?| A．It has the longest history of all. |
| B．It is a public national museum. |
| C．It owns masterpiece like Mona Lisa. |
| D．It collects works of music throughout the world. |
| A．Metropolitan Museum of Art. | B．National Museum of China. |
| C．The Musée du Louvre. | D．British Museum. |
| A．Taking photos of museum’s exhibits. | B．Keeping the voice down. |
| C．Exploring museum’s history. | D．Having themselves photographed. |
【推荐3】Welcome to Adventureland!
Everyone loves Adventureland! The Parks and Exhibitions were built for you to explore (探索), enjoy, and admire their wonders. Every visit will be an unforgettable experience. You will go away enriched, longing to come back. What are you going to do this time?
The Travel Pavilion
Explore places you have never been to before, and experience different ways of life. Visit the Amazon jungle (丛林) village, the Turkish market, the Tai floating market, the Berber mountain house and others. Talk to the people there who will tell you about their lives, and things they make. You can try making a carpet, making nets, fishing...
The Future Tower
This exhibition shows how progress will touch our lives. It allows us to look into the future and explore the cities of the next century and the way we’ll be living then. Spend some time in our space station and climb into our simulator (模拟装置) for the Journey to Mars.
The Nature Park
This is not really one park but several. In the Safari Park you can drive among African animals in one of our Range Cruisers: see lions, giraffes, elephants in the wild. Move on to the Ocean Park to watch the dolphins and whales. And then there is still the Aviary to see ...
The Pyramid
This is the center of Adventureland. Run out of film, need some postcards and souvenirs? For all these things and many more, visit our underground shopping center. Come here for information and ideas too.
1. Where is the text probably taken from?| A．A textbook. | B．A fashion magazine. |
| C．A science report. | D．A travel advertisement. |
| A．Watch dolphins and whales. | B．Send postcards |
| C．Travel to Mars. | D．Making nets. |
| A．The Future Tower. | B．The Nature Park. |
| C．The Pyramid. | D．The Travel Pavilion. |
