Planning a visit to the UK? Here we help you with ways to cut your costs.
AVOID BIG EVENTS
Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (21 Oct.) cost £169.15 at Booking. com. A week later, the same room cost £118.15.
If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as Whatsonwhen.com, which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.
STAY AWAY FROM THE STATION
It traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the convenience at the start of your holiday.
Don’t be too choosy(挑剔的) about the part of town you stay in. If you book two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday, 24 September was £95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was £75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just f£62.95.
LOOK AFTER YOURSELF
Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost so much, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative, consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city center buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with rooms for four adults.
GET ON A BIKE
London’s “Boris bikes” have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programs that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs.
Among the smaller cities with their own programs are Newcastle (casual members pay around £1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or £5 per day).
1. How much did a traveler pay for a standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on October 29?| A．£75.75. | B．£95.95. | C．£118.15. | D．£169. 15. |
| A．Newcastle. | B．London. | C．Cardiff. | D．Edinburgh. |
| A．There are often traffic jams. |
| B．It is completely free to make use of a bike. |
| C．You can travel around the city as you like. |
| D．You can do exercise and build up your body. |
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Winter, spring, summer or fall—there’s something for every season in Lancaster! Lancaster, PA is wonderful for all four seasons. No matter what time of year you choose to visit Lancaster County, you’ll find plenty to fill your days and many memories to be made.
Spring
Time to shake off cabin fever (幽居症) and head outside to enjoy the warmer weather and beautiful Lancaster County countryside. From birding and biking to Amish Mud Sales and Easter events, Lancaster is full of things to do and experience during this season.
Summer
Summertime is a fantastic time to discover all the things to do in Lancaster County. The longer days, the warmer nights, and the magical hours at sunset make summer ideal for exploring more of the expected and unexpected here in this area.
Fall
As the air grows cooler and the leaves more colorful, it feels like Lancaster is made for this time of year. Walk around the garden rows to pick apples straight from the trees, hang about at a community fair or festival, and experience the bright leaves of fall in Lancaster. Fall in Lancaster County is also the best time to get local produce and seasonal goods, homemade crafts (工艺品) at roadside stands and farmers’ markets.
Winter
Brave the cold or enjoy the warmer climates of the great indoors—winter in Lancaster County is a wonderland filled with exciting things to do and see. Festive holiday events and shows are also plentiful in Lancaster, making for a pleasant holiday season.
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| A．Build gardens. | B．Watch sunset. |
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Day 1 Begin Your Stay at Alaya Resort(酒店), Ubud
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Day 5 Departure Day
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1. What can you do in Alaya Resort?| A．Visit craft stores. | B．Have a swim. |
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| A．It’s the burial ground of ancient rulers. |
| B．It’s a newly-developed tourist attraction. |
| C．It’s an annual vacation spot for royal families. |
| D．It’s a meeting place for leaders from around the globe. |
| A．The first day. | B．The second day. |
| C．The third day. | D．The fourth day. |
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| D．she could go with her parents |
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| C．visiting history museums | D．going to a movie |
| A．climbed the beautiful mountains | B．traveled along the river in a boat |
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Train | 20 hours | from $70 | seeing scenery |
Flight | 3 hours | from $48, but varies widely | getting there quickly |
Bus | 19 hours | from $38 | travelers on a budget |
Car | 12 hours | from $60 | stopping for attractions |
By train
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By plane
Flying to Chicago is the fastest and most convenient way to travel there from NYC. The major carriers include JetBlue, Delta, United, and American Airlines, as well as budget carriers including Southwest and Spirit Airlines.
By bus
Bus service from NYC to Chicago is a long journey, too. Greyhound is the only company that services this route and buses depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan and arrive at Union Station. These buses offer Wi-Fi service.
By car
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1. How should you go to Chicago from NYC if you want to save money?| A．By train. | B．By plane. | C．By bus. | D．By car. |
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| A．Saving more money. |
| B．Spending less time. |
| C．Stopping to enjoy scenery. |
| D．Staying in NYC for a long time. |
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Meals on Wheels provides meals for the elderly and the disabled adults in Richland County, South Carolina. Meals are delivered at lunch time five days a week by volunteers.
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Who receives Meals on Wheels?
Meals on Wheels recipients (接受者) are the elderly and disabled adults in our community who cannot maintain an enough, healthy diet, either because of transport or money difficulties. Nearly three-fourths of them are at or below the national poverty level (贫困线).
What is the cost of Meals on Wheels?
No one is refused a meal based on income. Some individuals may receive meals at no cost, while others are asked to pay according to their incomes.
What’s on the menu?
Our menus are carefully planned to meet one-third of the daily nutritional (营养) needs of senior people. All meals are served with fat-free milk and whole grain bread.
How can I help?
Through the support of our funding partners, staff and volunteers, we were able to serve 169,381 hot and frozen meals to 1,015 recipients in 2018. The meals were delivered by volunteers driving nearly 55,000 miles. Although we have made great efforts, we still have a waiting list of people we can't serve because we don’t have enough workers. So please join us!
Contact us
For more information, please contact Anne Shissias, Director of In-Home & Community Based Services, at 803-252-7734 x234 or ashissias@seniorresourcesine.org.
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| C．The funding partners need more money. | D．The volunteers are people who like driving. |
| A．To raise more money. | B．To attract more customer. |
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