Abundant yet rough, diverse yet unique, Jamaica is an island of contrasts. Kingston, on the southern coast, is the island country’s capital and most populated city. Dive in one of the south coast’s four bays and see hundreds of species of fish.
Food & Drink
Jerk chicken or pork is a must; the island spice flavours it perfectly. Watch and learn island cooking at Zimbali’s Cooking Studio, and don’t forget to sample some of the freshly caught seafood available all around the island. For a sweet treat, try the fried bananas or any of the island’s fresh fruit. For coffee lovers, Blue Mountain coffee is a treat.
Activities
Adventure-seekers can climb the Blue Mountains, raft the White River, shoot down a zip line, or ride horses along the beach. Nature and wildlife tours are also available. Those who want a more laid-back holiday can soak up the sun on the beaches, play one or all of the 12 golf courses.
Attractions
In Montego Bay, the coral reefs are spectacular and well worth a day’s diving. Blue Hole or Dunn’s River Falls, both near Ocho Rios, are fun ways to cool off in the water. The Rose Hall Great House is beautiful (and its story is scary)—but everyone comes out alive. You could also book a day trip to Appleton Rum Estate and tour the distillery(酿酒厂).
Accommodation
Jamaica Inn has a well-deserved reputation for old school elegance. A landmark in Jamaica, this five-star private property has been welcoming guests, including well-known names like Marilyn Monroe and Ian Fleming, for over half a century. Located in the easternmost part of the island, the Inn has good ocean views.
1. What makes Jerk chicken or pork delicious?A.Fresh fruit. | B.Seafood. | C.The island spice. | D.The special climate. |
A.Sample flavoured seafood. | B.Try fried chicken. |
C.Ride horses in mountains. | D.Go diving in the bay. |
A.It is state—owned. | B.It used to be a school. |
C.It ever received celebrities. | D.It stands off the island. |
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【推荐1】Jilin is not a place that was ever high up on my list of places that I wanted to go to in China, but after visiting it I can confidently say it should be at the top of yours.
My first stop was the Jingyuetan National Forest Park, situated in the southeast of Changchun city. The freshness and calmness of this park was idyllic, with pockets of people out for their afternoon run or just getting some alone time. I was taken to a cable lift that took me up to one of the highest points and got to toboggan (长雪橇) down the hill side, which I had done once before beside the Great Wall of China, but this time I was in among the trees and wilderness.
The forestry in Jilin is second to none, which was evident when I visited the Changchun Zoological and Botanical Gardens, featuring multiple parades and performances, but my favorite of all was the glowing lantern sculptures decorated around and in among the greenery. I was fortunate enough to dress up in some of the performance costumes. I have attended a performing arts academy for many years, so I was over the moon when greeted by performers in Siping.
My last day in Jilin was a day of relaxation. I started the day by rafting down a local river, where butterflies adorned the trees like Christmas decorations. From here I made the journey to a rural forest to partake in the intangible cultural heritage protection project of ginseng picking. A master guided me into the forest in search of the root plant and showed me the correct way to unearth the roots. The practice can only be done during two months of the year and the rest is left for the ginseng to grow back. It can take many years for the ginseng to grow to a profitable size.
My expectations were blown up to the mountains in Jilin as the people here showed me all warmth and generosity, sharing their wonderful province with me. It is most definitely a place I’m itching to climb back into.
1. What’s the meaning of the underlined world “idyllic” in the second paragraph?A.Crowded | B.Lonely | C.Peaceful | D.Wild |
A.You can’t miss the forestry. |
B.The forestry ranks second. |
C.Changchun Zoological and Botanical Gardens is the second largest park in Jilin. |
D.He likes the Changchun Zoological and Botanical Gardens most. |
A.He hasn’t been to other tourist attractions in China. |
B.Jilin was a must place to visit for him. |
C.He can pick ginseng at any time of a year. |
D.He is a performing artist. |
A.A geography textbook. | B.A health care report |
C.A travel magazine. | D.A science brochure |
【推荐2】The Science of the Renaissance(文艺复兴): Italy
Four Days for £1,825
From astronomic, architectural, medical and mathematical perspectives, during the tour, you'll look at the wonderful collections, buildings and churches that show the rich knowledge of the Renaissance while enjoying these beautiful cities.
Day 1: Bologna
A full day to explore one of Italy's most undervalued but beautiful cities, including the Cathedral San Petronio's observatory; Palazzo Archiginnasio and Anatomical Theatre. Welcome to the talk "Vital Forces: Soul, Mind and Body in the Human and Animal Worlds" from Andrew Spira and dinner with wine at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Florence
In the company of Andrew Spira, a full day of exploration of this wonderful city includes the Fondazione Scienza e Tecnica; Pazzi Chapel and monument to Galileo in Santa Croce; and Galileo Science Museum. A lecture from David Wootton.
Day 3: Florence
During your final full day in Florence, Andrew will guide you around the Cathedral Museum—a wonderful experience due to the amazing housing of the Cathedrals treasures including works by Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and the original Gates of Paradise. A lecture from David Wootton.
Day 4: Bologna then depart
On the last day, there is a morning visit to the off the beaten track" Museum of Communication and we'll transport you to Bologna airport. You have to pay your own fare home after you get off the plane. You are welcome to spend additional time in Bologna and our operating partner Travel Edition can help you with additional nights accommodation, visits and alternate travel arrangements.
To book: call UK+44(0)207 251 0045 or email us
Highlight: led by a historian Andrew Spira
1. What can visitors do on Day 1?A.Visit a monument. | B.Visit the city museum. |
C.Enjoy a meal with wine. | D.Enjoy Michelangelo's works. |
A.Touring Bologna. | B.Attending a lecture. |
C.Going to the theater. | D.Visiting a nature museum. |
A.It is guided by an expert in history. |
B.It requires booking online in advance. |
C.It offers free transport to visitors' homes. |
D.It is aimed to teach visitors about modern architecture. |
【推荐3】Activities For Families with Children
There are plenty of things to do and see around Cusco, Peru that children will enjoy.
Horse riding
Many children will enjoy the opportunity to ride a horse. The Happy Ranch horse farm organizes horse rides through the countryside passing wheat fields and small towns, wooden huts, open air markets and cooking outside over a fire. Price for a horse ride is US $ 12 per person.
Cooking class
If you enjoy local food, taking a cooking class could be fun. Several restaurants offer classes, which start with a visit to a local market to buy fresh ingredients (原料). Wearing a cook’s hat, children can help washing and cutting. Prices for a 3 hours class start at US $ 13 per person.
Hot air balloon
A hot air balloon ride will give you great views of the city. The balloon goes up about 200 meters if weather conditions are OK, less if conditions are windy. The balloon will stay at that altitude for about 10 minutes. Prices are US $ 20 for an adult, half price for children.
Ceramics class
A fun activity for kids is taking a ceramics class at the Fine Arts Center. With the help of an experienced potter, kids can make their own creation on the potter’s wheel from clay. The basic clay class costs US $ 15 per person and takes 1.5 hours.
1. Which activity takes you to view Cusco’s village life?A.Cooking class. | B.Horse riding. | C.Hot air balloon. | D.Ceramics class. |
A.They are usually offered by cooking schools. |
B.It takes a family of three US $13 to take one. |
C.Visitors prepare ingredients by themselves. |
D.Children take part in the whole cooking process. |
A.US $ 20. | B.US $ 30. | C.US $ 40. | D.US $ 50. |
【推荐1】American school students usually go to school on foot, or on the school bus. Some students ride their bikes to school.
In the middle school, students usually take classes for six hours a day. They study English, Maths, History, Science, P. E, Music and Art.
Schools begins at half past eight in the morning. At noon, students have lunch at school. After lunch, they go to their classes. School is over at about 4 o’clock. Most students often watch TV and do homework after supper.
On weekends, American school students go to church, do shopping, visit grandparents or go to the park with parents.
American school children don’t have too much homework. But they watch TV too much. Some even watch TV three to five hours a day. It’s bad for health. So their parents worry about it. They play games, do sports or do reading with kids to take their kids away from TV.
1. How long do American middle school students study at school?A.Three to six hours a day. |
B.Six classes a day. |
C.Three to five hours a day. |
D.Six hours a day. |
A.breakfast | B.lunch | C.supper | D.both A and B |
A.watch TV too much every day | B.have no rest time in school |
C.have too much homework | D.take fewer classes every day |
A.help their kids with their homework |
B.help their children to keep healthy |
C.stop kids watching TV too much |
D.look after their kids at home |
A.American kids watch TV too much |
B.something about American school life |
C.American students go to church |
D.American students’ school subjects |
【推荐2】Mobile phone has become a problem for middle schools. Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.
Mobile phone used among children bas become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobile phone as Christmas gifts, and more students will want them.
Mary Bluett, an official, said mobile phone use is a distraction(分心的事)to student during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams.
She said some schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.
Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school office. They also said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school: they were easy to lose and were a distraction from studies.
Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.
1. Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones__________.A.because they are students | B.when they are free |
C.when they are at school | D.because they are children |
A.the makers and sellers | B.the passers-by and strangers |
C.their parents and friends | D.some mobile phone users |
A.Chat on line. | B.Play games. |
C.Take something away. | D.Use dishonest methods. |
A.use their mobile phones | B.leave their mobile phones at school office |
C.help the teachers with their work | D.get in touch with their children. |
A.students shouldn’t have mobile phones at school except for some special reasons |
B.it is impossible to ban students from using mobile phone at school |
C.some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t use their phones at school |
D.parents should teach their children how to use mobile phones during school hours |
【推荐3】Take our challenge ( for a chance to win a £50 National Book Token (代金券) and a bundle (捆) of books worth more than £200.
Where are you going this summer? How about visiting a village in the Himalayas or going on an adventure in 19th century Amsterdam? Perhaps you’d prefer to meet a Jamaican freedom fighter? Set your reading superpowers free and find out just how far a good book can take you. Follow these three simple steps to complete the challenge.
Choose and read three books
This might just be the most difficult part of the challenge - there are so many great books. If you can’t decide what to read, take a look at the next two pages where you’ll see the 50 books our experts have chosen just for you this summer.
Rate (划分等级) and review
When you finish reading each book, rate it by filling in the stars on the form on page 20. Three stars is the highest rating and one is the lowest. Next, describe the book in three words. If you’d like to write a longer review, use the lined space on the form to share your thoughts.
Enter our prize draw
When you’ve filled in the form, take a photo of it and email it to competitions@ theweekjunior.co.uk with the words SUMMER OF READING in the subject line. Every form we receive will be entered into a prize draw to win books and book tokens (see page 20 for prize detail sand terms and conditions).
1. What does the author think the hardest part of this challenge is?A.Choosing and reading three books. | B.Rating the chosen books. |
C.Reviewing three books. | D.Finding 50 great books. |
A.Buy a bundle of books. | B.Email the required photo. |
C.Rate and review 50 books. | D.Ask for help from experts. |
A.In a novel. | B.In a book review. | C.In a history book. | D.In a magazine. |