Global Destinations Where Visitors Are Strictly Off-Limits (禁止进入的)
In our times, we like to think that we can travel whenever and wherever we’d like. However, there are destinations around the globe that are simply off-limits. The reasons for these closures vary.
HEART REEF, AUSTRALIA
Located in Queensland’s Whitsundays, Heart Reef is a heart-shaped formation of coral nestled within Hardy Reef which was first discovered in 1975. As it’s a protected area, no one is allowed to swim or dive near Heart Reef. Luckily, it’s visible from above, so visitors can still take in this romantic natural formation by air.
SVALBARD SEED VAULT, NORWAY
While there are many seed vaults (种子库) around the world, perhaps the best known - and largest - is Norway’s Svalbard Seed Vault. It holds seeds from crops around the world as a safety measure against seed loss. As of June 2021, it held over 1 million different crop samples. The vault itself is closed to the public, thought ours bring groups to visit the entrance.
LASCAUX CAVES, FRANCE
The Lascaux Caves are one of the great treasures of pre-historic art. For about I5 years thousands of visitors a day entered the caves to enjoy the Paleolithic paintings, but by 1963 that had come to an end. The caves were closed to the public because the carbon dioxide generated by all the visitors caused green mold to cover the artwork. Since that time, art historians have worked diligently to restore balance in the caves.
SNAKE ISLAND, BRAZIL
As its name suggests, the island is completely filled with poisonous snakes. One to five snakes per square meter make the island their home, including the lethal Golden Lancehead viper. Native to the island, their venom becomes more poisonous as they mature. Due to their presence on the island, the Brazilian government strictly forbids visitors.
1. How can you appreciate the romance of Heart Reef?| A．By car. | B．By bike. | C．By train. | D．By plane. |
| A．In 1975. | B．In2021. | C．In1948. | D．In 1963. |
| A．Heart Reef. | B．Snake Island. |
| C．Lascaux Caves. | D．Svalbard Seed Vault. |
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【推荐1】Some new museums are opening around the world. Here are four of them.
Maison Gainsbourg, Paris
The Parisian townhouse where the French singer Serge Gainsbourg lived has been closed off to the public since his death in 1991. This spring, though, it’ll finally open as a museum focusing on his life and work. The project has been led by his daughter and the main attraction will surely be Serge’s living area, with his piano and a huge collection of paintings.
National Museum of Norway, Oslo
This year, the National Museum of Norway will open in Oslo, becoming the largest museum in the Nordic countries. The museum collection includes 100, 000 objects, including the Norwegian Baldishol tapestry (挂毯) and a collection of Golden Age Flemish landscapes.
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
The rebuilding of the Art Gallery of New South Wales has cost a cool $177 million. Visitors enter via a huge glass wall, which hangs above a pair of oil tanks from the Second World War period. Torres Strait Islands’ artists’ artworks enjoy priority (优先权) in the new spaces.
Museum of Art & Photography, Bengaluru
Opening towards the end of the year, this new gallery in India was founded by businessman Abhishek Poddar. He’s known for his collection of art and photos and more than 18, 000 of his own pieces will be on show here. What’s more, the museum is going to have digital exhibits on its website, so you can get your culture enjoyment far away.
1. What do we know about Maison Gainsbourg?| A．It exhibits paintings by Serge. | B．It is open to the end of the year. |
| C．It focuses on musical instruments. | D．It used to be a singer’s house. |
| A．The Norwegian Baldishol tapestry. | B．A huge glass wall from the Second World War. |
| C．Works of Torres Strait Islands’ artists. | D．Abhishek Poddar’s collection. |
| A．A science report. | B．A literature review. |
| C．A travel magazine. | D．A research paper. |
【推荐2】Tips on traveling in America
Don’t overbook.
If you only have two or three weeks in the US, don’t try to hit every major attraction in the country. You can’t, and you’ll exhaust yourself. It’s a better idea to plan a trip in one or two regions of the country, based on your personal interests.
Go southern California or Florida if you love theme parks, the East Coast corridor(Boston, Philadelphia, NYC, Washington DC)for history and museums or Hawaii for beaches, volcanoes and surfing. If you love the outdoors, try the national and state parks in Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, or Oregon.
Don’t settle for bad food.
There is amazing food in the US; you just have to seek it out. Please don’t eat fast food for your entire visit and then complain that the food was bad!
Most major cities, states and regions have their own food specialties, such as lobster in Maine, New York style pizza in NYC, deep-dish pizza in Chicago or Tex-Mex in Texas and the southwest. You can also try barbecue in Memphis, or grilled salmon in the Pacific Northwest.
Don’t count on speaking any language besides English.
Most Americans only speak English and will expect you to do the same. If you go to a doctor or hospital, they can call an interpreter for you, but otherwise you need to speak English fluently to get around. You could probably manage with just Spanish if you are visiting the southwest, but keep in mind that it will be a Mexican/Latin American dialect. It’s best to brush up on your English skills before your visit.
1. For tourists who enjoy visiting national parks, which states are they advised to go to?| A．Florida. | B．Colorado. |
| C．Hawaii. | D．Boston. |
| A．Grilled salmon. | B．Peach pie. |
| C．Barbecue. | D．Tex-Mex. |
| A．A novel. | B．A textbook. |
| C．An ad. | D．A travel brochure. |
【推荐3】Cedar Creek Treehouse
Cedar Creek Treehouse is very high. About 15m above ground, it is wrapped around the trunk of an enormous 200-year-old red cedar tree. The treehouse is the brainchild of Bill Compher, who has created this special building at the border between Mount Rainier National Park and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington.
Access is along a 25m-long suspension bridge, then up a five-story stairway whose fourth floor is a glass observation area, where you can swing in a hammock (吊床) and enjoy the mountain views. On the fifth floor, the treehouse is divided into two levels: from the entrance there’s a surprisingly spacious living room, kitchen, bathroom and sunroom, while upstairs there are two double beds and skylights so you can take in the night sky.
But if this isn’t enough of a bird’s-eye-view, you can climb up a separate 30m stairway, walk across another suspension bridge to a glass observatory and admire the 360-degree views of the forest. But this is not for everyone. “Climbing an 85-foot staircase, walking a 45-foot-long suspension bridge to a treehouse observatory 100 feet in the sky... that takes a special kind of person.” wrote Compher on his website.
Need to know: Kids under 7 are not allowed inside the treehouse. Rates are $250 for two people per night, and $25 for each additional guest.
1. What can a guest do on the fifth floor?| A．Cook some food. | B．Rest in a hammock. |
| C．Stay in a glass observatory. | D．Walk on a suspension bridge. |
| A．$275. | B．$300. | C．$500. | D．$550. |
| A．advertisement | B．guidebook | C．instruction | D．diary |
【推荐1】Natural World Photography Competition Now Open!
Now in its 10th year, Big Picture encourages photographers from around the world to contribute their works to this competition that both celebrates and illustrates the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspires action to protect and conserve it through the power of imagery. Click here and enter your work for a chance to win cash prizes and be exhibited at the California Academy of Sciences!
Prizes
Big Picture is open to all photography worldwide to compete for a chance to win the $5, 000 grand prize. Winning images include images named as grand prize, first place, and finalist images. They will be displayed at the California Academy of Sciences for all visitors to enjoy.
Competition Period
The Big Picture Photo Competition begins at 12:00 am on December 1, 2022 and closes at 11:59 pm on March 1, 2023.
Entry Fees
Each photographer can enter photos as follows:
$ 25 for up to 10 single image submissions in any category.
$ 15 for each 6 - 8 image Photo Story submission.
Photographers are limited to up to 10 image submissions per registered email address and may register an unlimited number of email addresses. Entry fees are used to provide the competition prizes and help the Academy in its mission and can not be returned.
Participants
Big Picture is open to all photography enthusiasts and professionals alike worldwide, except employees, volunteers and Board Members of the Academy (as well as their sponsors) and the immediate families and individuals living in the same household.
1. Where is the text most likely from?| A．A picture book. | B．A science journal. |
| C．A camera guidebook. | D．A conservation website. |
| A．$ 25. | B．$ 40. | C．$ 50. | D．$ 15. |
| A．Amateurs unrelated to the Academy. |
| B．Experts as members of the Academy. |
| C．Volunteers working for the Academy. |
| D．Enthusiasts of the board member’s family. |
【推荐2】If you are always busy with art work on the go, digital art apps let you create your next masterpiece anytime, anywhere. Following are a number of apps for you to sketch, draw or paint. Check out and find the best app for your creative needs.
Procreate Pocket
Procreate Pocket offers all you need and more. The app is only available on iOS devices (苹果系统) and costs $9.99 to download. It offers many features ranging from simple to complex. Open the Procreate Pocket app and start a new canvas by clicking the white plus sign at the top right corner of the home screen.
Adobe Fresco
Adobe Fresco is an innovative and professional-grade drawing app. Available on iOS devices and with an Adobe account, this app offers high-quality design options. All art will sync to (同步) your cloud account, making it accessible from any device. This app is ideal for advanced or professional artists.
Paper by WeTransfer
Paper is a versatile and beautifully designed app fit for any skill level. Paper offers a variety of features, though professional artists may benefit from the more complex and precise tools. This app is only available on iOS devices, where you can organize your drawings together in sketchbooks.
MediBang Paint
MediBang Paint is a drawing app with special manga tools and cartoon models. If you like drawing manga style or making comics, check out this app. It is more complicated to use than many of the other apps listed, so children and beginners may consider other options. This app is available on iOS and Android devices.
1. What is special about Procreate Pocket?| A．Restricting on iOS devices. | B．Favouring art beginners. |
| C．Charging for downloads. | D．Owning various features. |
| A．Procreate Pocket . | B．Adobe Fresco. |
| C．Paper by WeTransfer. | D．MediBang Paint. |
| A．Arts and Entertainment. | B．Cultures and Education. |
| C．Hobbies and Lifestyle. | D．Sports and Fitness. |
【推荐3】The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has picked some activities to help build confidence, independence and adaptability among youngsters.
Set yourself a physical challenge
Learn survival skills at Sani Resort on Greece’s Halkidiki coast. The activity is sponsored by the Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Lessons include ways of hiding outdoors, seeking routes, building boats and finding food in the wild.
Price: ￡33.50 per day, per person.
Spend time in nature
Head to Ecuador’s Mashpi Lodge to experience about 6,200 acres of cloud forest in an excellent reserve of this country, flying through the treetops on the Sky Bike and Dragonfly Canopy Gondola. The tour is guided by Mashpi’s team of local naturalist guides.
Price: ￡1,030 per room per night, including transfer from Quito and all meals and guided activities within the reserve. Out-of-Ecuador tourists need to pay for flying.
Travel somewhere new
It can be particularly rewarding for young people when they step out of their comfort zone. There’s nowhere better than the wilds of South Africa. Scott Dunn’s teen programme offers an African adventure with two unforgettable experiences to observe wild animals, including a trip to Marakele National Park.
Price: ￡6,000 a person.
Experience a digital detox(脱瘾)
Join Metropolitan Touring’s journey to the Galapagos Islands. Twin it with a digital switch-off, book day trips with expert guides, and travel around the active Sierra Negra volcano. Activities include heading to Santa Cruz Island on the hotel’s boat, diving and surfing.
Price:￡2,730 per person, double occupancy, including all accommodation, return inter-island flights, tours and meals.
1. Which of the following is NOT included in the charge for the travel to Mashpi Lodge?| A．International flights. | B．Changes of vehicles. |
| C．Guided activities in the reserve. | D．Diets during the travel. |
| A．Spend time in nature. | B．Experience a digital detox. |
| C．Travel somewhere new. | D．Set yourself a physical challenge. |
| A．Enjoy a flexible tour. | B．Experience water sports. |
| C．Learn some survival skills. | D．Use special digital cameras. |
