Xi’an is regarded as a “Living History Museum” because of its rich, diverse collection of historical and cultural treasures. Besides the Terracotta Warriors, there are also some other attractions in the city. Here are some of them.
Ancient City Wall
Xi’an City Wall was built in the 14th century in the Ming Dynasty as a military defense system. Now it is one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. The wall is now a landmark, dividing the city into inner and outer areas.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (塔)
Situated in an ancient temple, the pagoda with layers of bricks was built in the Tang Dynasty. 1t is traditional Chinese architecture. One of the main functions of the pagoda was to store Buddhist scriptures (经文) and figurines brought to China from India by the famous monk and traveler Xuan Zang, who stayed here for 19 years translating Buddhist scriptures.
Shaanxi History Museum
The Shaanxi History Museum, built in 1991, is home to over 370,000 precious relics unearthed in Shaanxi over the years. The museum consists of three main sections. Its collections range from bronze ware (器皿) to pottery ware, gold and silver ware and mural (壁画) paintings from the Tang Dynasty tombs.
The Muslim Quarter
One of the highlights is its local snacks when you tour Xi’an. The best food destination is the Muslim Quarter，which has a history of several hundred years. Consisting of a number of food streets, the area has become a famous attraction in the city for its rich and authentic Muslim cultural atmosphere.
1. What’s the purpose of the text?| A．To show the development of Xi’an. |
| B．To introduce some attractions in Xi’an. |
| C．To tell us how to pay a visit to the four attractions. |
| D．To explain why Xi’an has so many historical treasures. |
| A．It was constructed in the Ming Dynasty. |
| B．It was located beside the Xian City Wall. |
| C．Visitors can see bronze ware and pottery ware there. |
| D．Xuan Zang once stayed there translating Buddist scriptures. |
| A．In the Shaanxi History Museum. | B．At the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. |
| C．On the Ancient City Wall. | D．Around the Muslim Quarter. |
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【推荐1】Tour operators have seasonal deals on holidays to Canada，Australia and other countries in a new year.
Austravel
Holidaymakers can save up to 30% on a trip to Australia with the Austravel sale，which runs for about a month .It also includes a fourteen-daylong trip to Perth and a west coast selfdrive trip from ￡795 per person including flights in May or July.
●austravel.com
Canadian Affair
The leading UK tour operator to Canada will be offering savings of up to ￡140 pp during its winter sale.This includes a threenight city break to Toronto，including return flights，for just ￡399，if you book before 24 December. Other deals continue until 31 December.
●canadianaffair.com
Thomson and First Choice
Some deals are being launched this week by Thomson and First Choice，with early booking offers including free places for kids，lower deposits(押金) and up to ￡300 off per couple on a lot of destinations.
●thomson.co.uk, firstchoice.co.uk
Eurocamp
The camping company is offering thousands of Easter and May halfterm holidays for under ￡350，such as an Easter break at La Baume on the French Riviera for just ￡25 a night，based on a stay in a twobedroom holiday home. Early bookers can save up to 25% and secure a holiday with a deposit of just ￡99.
●eurocamp.co.uk
Kuoni
Running from Christmas Eve，the Kuoni sale includes a wide range of offers.These offers include ten nights full board in the Maldives from ￡1,599 and seven nights in Phuket，Thailand from ￡999 pp—both including flights and transfers(换乘)．
●kuoni.co.uk
1. How long may you stay in Perth with Austravel?
| A．One month. | B．Two weeks. |
| C．One week. | D．Four nights. |
| A．It requires no deposit. |
| B．It offers cheap return flights. |
| C．It is suitable for family travel. |
| D．It can save up to ￡300 per person. |
| A．Both have various offers. |
| B．Both include flights. |
| C．Both offer a discount for early booking. |
| D．Both need a deposit to secure a holiday. |
【推荐2】Everyone loves a holiday! A little time off for some much-needed R&R (rest and relaxation) can be exactly the thing to rejuvenate and refresh from work. So if you're struggling to think of your next destination(目的地) then look no further. Don't waste time debating where to go, but let your blood decide.
Everybody has a lineage(家系). Recently, finding out more about our family origins has become popular. By the start of 2019, 26 million people had taken an ancestry DNA3 test at home, according to a report by MIT Technology Review. They believe by 2021 this number will have risen to 100 million.
This trend has been noticed by opportunistic travel operators. Some are looking to provide a service that both allows people to track their family roots and travel to the destinations where their ancestors originated from.
Airbnb, an online boarding marketplace, recently partnered with 23andMe, a DNA testing company, to offer recommendations that encourage travellers to walk in the footsteps of their forefathers. And they aren't the only ones.
The Shelbourne hotel in Dublin has its own 'genealogy butler(宗谱管家)'. Hellen Kelly offers advice to help guests track their Irish lineage using official records. This allows them to 'fill in the blanks of their Irish ancestry', she told Good Morning America.
The Conte Club, a luxury travel company. offers custom routes of travel based on DNA tests. "These experiences are about going deeper into who we really are." says Conte Club CEO Rebecca Fielding in an article in the Condé Nast Traveller. "It might be the most meaningful trip we can take."
So next time you think of going on vacation, why not take a DNA test first? Once you know how far your family has come, take the time to holiday back.
1. What does the underlined word "rejuvenate" in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Take a holiday. | B．Feel lively again. | C．Do a DNA test. | D．Return to work. |
| A．The creativity of travel agency. |
| B．The report by MIT Technology Review. |
| C．The competition of the boarding market. |
| D．The rising number of people tracking their lineage. |
| A．By making comparisons. |
| B．By analyzing information. |
| C．By giving examples. |
| D．By offering reasons. |
| A．Negative. | B．Supportive. | C．Uninterested. | D．Doubtful. |
【推荐3】World's Best Scuba Diving Destinations
If you are planning to go on a scuba diving vacation in the near future, here are several of the best destinations in the world that you can consider.
The Red Sea, Egypt
One dive underneath the surface of the Egyptian Red Sea, and all you can see is a huge variety of marine life all around you. This is one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world. You can experience a fantastic swim with the dolphins and sharks, which keep on circling the walls and wrecks in the depths. The variety of colorful corals and sponges(天然海绵) in the reefs look absolutely astonishing.
Bali, Indonesia
Considered to be the “Jewel of Indonesia", the island of Bali is undoubtedly one of the most unusual holiday destinations in the world. And that is certainly true when it comes to a scuba diving vacation as well. The most popular underwater attraction for the divers gathering here is the Mola mola, the giant ocean sunfish, which is the world's heaviest-known bony fish. Bali is known for some of the world's best scuba diving instructors and diving spots.
Half Moon Caye, Belize
If you are looking to do a wall dive, then the Half Moon Caye is the perfect place for you. Once you begin diving downwards, you will be excited by seeing the variety of marine life that the Caye shelters. There are numerous tunnels, filled with a variety of sponges and monster groupers. The most noticeable sightings are those of eagle rays, loggerhead turtles, barracudas, moray eels, and the rosy razor fish.
1. What can we learn from the text?| A．The Red Sea is the richest marine ecosystem in the world. |
| B．Most divers might be attracted to Bali because of its jewels. |
| C．There are some well-known scuba diving instructors in Bali. |
| D．Half Moon Caye excites the divers with the wrecks in the depths. |
| A．Numerous tunnels. | B．Varieties of sponges. |
| C．Swimming with sharks. | D．A perfect place for wall dive. |
| A．Mola mola. | B．Monster groupers. | C．Eagle rays. | D．Rosy razor fish. |
| A．To educate. | B．To warn. | C．To entertain | D．To recommend. |
【推荐1】Translation Contest of Poem about Shakespeare
To honor the memory of the English poet and playwright, the Shanghai Translators Association is holding a contest to see who can best capture a never-before-translated work about Shakespeare into Chinese. The contest is intended to fire interest in translating English poems into Chinese this summer.
Requirements
1. Participants must be under 45.
2. Participants should translate the original English poem into Chinese.
3. There are no style requirements for the Chinese translation, although translators should try to stay as close as possible to the original text.
4. All translations have to be original. Anyone found to have committed plagiarism (剽窃) will be disqualified.
5. Entries should be sent to shfyjxh@sta.org.cn in attachment. The email subject should be “Shakespeare Poem Translation Contest”. The translation should contain no information about the translator; otherwise the entry will be invalid. Contact details should show the translator’s name, gender, birth date, address (including post code), and mobile phone number. Call (021)6247-3142 for enquiry.
6. The deadline is July 31, based on the email sent time.
Awards
One first prize (3,000 yuan or gifts of equivalent value), two second prizes (1,000 yuan or gifts of equivalent value) and seven prizes of excellence (500 yuan or gifts of equivalent value) will be awarded to 10 finalists.
The organizing committee reserves the right of final explanation.
1. What might be a purpose of holding this contest?| A．To find out the best professional translators. |
| B．To generate enthusiasm for translation of poetry. |
| C．To build up an awesome reputation of Shakespeare. |
| D．To introduce a classic poem written by Shakespeare. |
| A．Those who are on the posts or retired. |
| B．Those whose translations are original. |
| C．Those who have their names in verses. |
| D．Those whose works are sent in August. |
| A．1. | B．2. |
| C．7. | D．10. |
【推荐2】As a language learning enthusiast, I’ve come up with the best apps for learning English from the thousands of mobile apps out there.
Best for Pronunciation: ELSA Speak
ELSA Speak is probably the best mobile app around for helping you improve your English pronunciation. The app’s greatest strength is its intensive AI feedback, but ELSA also provides mini-training sessions to really perfect your pronunciation. The AI analyzes your recordings based on pronunciation, intonation and fluency then points out exactly which parts sound inaccurate.
Best for Immersing in English Videos: FluentU
FuentU is a language learning app that teaches you English through authentic videos like news reports, movie scenes and interviews, with learner tools for all levels. Each clip has interactive subtitles so if you’re not sure what a word means, you can hover over it and get in explanation. The app also gives video examples for each word so you can learn vocabulary in context.
Best for Practical Topics: Babbel
Babbel has you learn and practice English with realistic conversations that surround things that you’re personally interested in. Lessons are short and consist of written and audio versions of the grammar featured in the lessons. Then you are able to complete practice exercises to solidify your understanding.
Best for Fun Beginner Lessons: Lingodeer
Lingodeer uses games and short exercises to teach beginner and intermediate English learners. Lingodeer takes a gamified approach to language learning with a goal-oriented curriculum consisting of structured lessons and regular reviews. Lingodeer’s lessons are arranged according to themes, such as sports, weather, parts of the body and shopping.
1. What is the feature of ELSA Speak?| A．It analyzes learners’ recordings. | B．It provides guidance for learners. |
| C．It gives learners helpful feedback. | D．It improves learners’ communication skill. |
| A．FluentU. | B．ELSA Speak. | C．Babbel. | D．Lingodeer. |
| A．Design games. | B．Study around a theme. |
| C．Structure lessons. | D．Take advanced courses. |
【推荐3】Qatar, a tiny Middle East country, almost entirely surrounded by the turquoise warm waters, offers plenty of beaches to enjoy a refreshing dip. From family-friendly sands to an emerging kitesurfing destination, get ready to dive in.
Katara Beach
If you want to swim in the ocean but don’t want to adventure beyond the capital of Doha, Katara Beach is the place to go. It is a pleasant sandy stretch with lounge chairs, shaded areas ideal for sheltering kids from the hot sun, water sports ground and a wide children’s play area. With food vans and restaurants just steps from the sand, you don’t need to go far to find lunch.
Fuwairit Beach
The soft white sands of Fuwairit Beach on Qatar’s northeast coast, about an hour’s drive north of Doha, are surrounded by shallow, crystal-blue waters appropriate for diving. The kitesurfing season runs from January to June, and with a kitesurfing resort due to open in late 2022 on this undeveloped beach, it’ll be easier than ever to arrange relevant lessons and transport.
AI Shamal Beach
For constant views of the sun setting over the ocean, head to Qatar’s north coast. The super shallow and rocky beaches up here aren’t the best for swimming, but when the sun goes down, AI Shamal Beach is a fine spot to take in the scenery. You’ll find public bathrooms and seats along the Corniche. Several simple dining options can be found in the neighboring villages.
Simaisma Beach
North of Doha, Simaisma Beach is Qatar’s most developed public beach after Katara Beach, with plenty of family-friendly facilities. With calm, shallow waters and mangroves to explore at the northern end of the beach, it’s great for kids, but the soft, muddy sand may be imperfect for building sandcastles.
1. What can visitors do on Fuwairit Beach at present?| A．Dive in the shallow sea. | B．Participate in surf courses. |
| C．Fly kites along the coast. | D．Sunbathe on a lounge chair. |
| A．Rock-climbing athlete. | B．Environment protector. |
| C．Professor of astronomy. | D．Amateur photographer. |
| A．They both provide lunch convenient to get. | B．They both welcome households with children. |
| C．They both have special water sports venues. | D．They are both suitable for outdoor adventure. |
