Here are some of the prettiest small towns across Europe.
Giethoorn, NetherlandsThey call it the Dutch answer to Venice, but Giethoorn lacks one crucial thing that the Italian city has overtourism. As in Venice, life goes around the water. There are no cars in the center so the only way to get around is on foot or on the water. Hungry? Stop at the Michelin-starred restaurant Hollands Venetië.
Guimãries, PortugalGuimãries is crucial to Portugal’s history — It was named the country’s first capital in the 12th century. Its Middle Age core remains largely undamaged, full of grand old palaces and a broken castle, standing on top of a cliff. Like everywhere in Portugal, local bakeries make a taste pie, but here you should try the local speciality: tortas de Guimãries, a pastry filled with squash and ground almonds.
Clovelly, UKDonkeys used to be the only way to get up and down the steep streets of Clovelly, a pretty fishing village in Devon, southwest England. Today, they still haven’t managed to bring cars in. It sits at the bottom of a 400-foot cliff. Instead, goods are transported by man-powered sledges (雪橇).
Kenmare, IrelandOn the southwestern tip of Ireland, the land melts into the ocean in County Kerry. Kenmare swings on the bay of the same name. This is in the middle of some of Ireland’s best loved ares. It’s on the Wild Atlantic Way, between the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara. Kenmare is known for its food, and for its views — with grand mountains behind the clear bay.
1. How can one travel in Giethoorn?| A．By car. | B．By bus. | C．By air. | D．By water. |
| A．It stands on top of a cliff. | B．It has many grand old palaces. |
| C．It was the country’s first capital. | D．It attracted many famous bakers. |
| A．Giethoorn. | B．Guimarães. | C．Clovelly. | D．Kenmare. |
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Are you enjoying your break from school? My family are now in Sacramento, California. We are here paying a visit to visit to my aunt Gloria. We have been to the California State Capital Building, the nature center, and the zoo. I have seen many interesting things, but one stands out above the rest. This morning we drove from my aunt’s home to Calistoga to see California’s Old Faithful Geyser (老忠实泉). I had read about it in my book, Sightseeing in California; Where You Should Go.You have probably heard of Old Faithful, the geyser father north in Yellowstone National Park. This California geyser is sometimes called“ Little Old Faithful.”
When we arrived California’s Old Faithful was only a calm pool of water. The geyser didn’t look very deep. “ What’s the big deal?” I wondered. As I turned, I saw some steam rising from the water. Before I knew it, there was hot water shooting up about 60 feet into the air. We could not believe our eyes! It continued for almost three minutes.
Aunt Gloria told me that the water came from an underground river. She also said that the water temperature was about 95℃. This water can sometimes shoot 170 feet into the air.
My aunt said that other geysers around the world reach hotter temperatures and shoot water even higher than California’s Old Faithful Geyser. I’d love to learn more about this geyser and other geysers in different countries when I get home. I’ll see you soon!
Your friend,
Bennetto
1. According to the text, Bennetto ___________.| A．visited his aunt Gloria by himself. |
| B．had never heard of Old Faithful Geyser. |
| C．thought nothing of Old Faithful Geyser at first. |
| D．flew all the way from Sacramento to Calistoga. |
| A．disappeared at once. | B．was too hot to touch. |
| C．came from a deep sea. | D．was 170 feet in height. |
| A．Anger | B．Doubt | C．Courage | D．Excitement |
| A．talk about his holiday experiences. |
| B．ask Jorge to visit Old Faithful Geyser. |
| C．express his thankfulness to Aunt Gloria. |
| D．give Yellowstone National Park some advice. |
【推荐2】Bangkok (曼谷) developed around the Chao Phraya River. Many of the city’s hotels sit along the river. The areas of Siam and Ratchaprasong are the core of tourist Bangkok. Sukhumvit Road is home to mall after mall filled with every kind of shop.
For the best value, luxury (奢华的) hotels in the Bang Rak and Sathorn Districts are great choices since the area is more popular for office buildings than tourists. The Sathorn Vista, Bangkok is a perfect example. There are several restaurants, a full gym, a beautiful poo1 and outdoor areas.
Traditionally, the Khao San Road area has been the center of Bangkok budget lodging (住宿) and this is still true today. The Dang Derm Hotel on Khao San Road has clean, large rooms and a really nice rooftop pool. If you’re on a budget but want to stay riverside, try the Ibis Bangkok Riverside, whose contents are always clean and well-managed. The riverside location is close to the ferry, and its location a bit south of the main tourist area gets you very low prices.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is a great family hotel. The hotel, which has buildings on both sides of the Chao Phraya river, has been providing accommodation to travelers since 1876. For families there are a number of connecting room choices, and the hotel is also responsible for bringing in extra beds for children. There is a kids’ club on-site, and parents can even sign older kids up for cooking classes. Another good option for families is Ariyasom villa. This downtown Bangkok small hotel also offers a pleasant place in the city. It is set inside a beautiful garden and is a lovely change from the disorder of the city.
1. In which area of Bangkok can you find a hotel on a budget?| A．The Sukhumvit Road. | B．The Khao San Road area. |
| C．The Siam and Ratchaprason areas. | D．The Bang Rak and Sathorn Districts. |
| A．A quiet garden-like environment. | B．Registered kid schooling classes. |
| C．Room-connecting choices. | D．Wonderful economica1 lodging. |
| A．Two | B．Three | C．Four | D．Five |
| A．choice. | B．function. | C．power. | D．course. |
【推荐3】Here’re the discovery tours organized by our journal New Scientist. Book now for our October adventures.
Morocco and the science of how to get more from your time
4 October 2023/ 6 days
Experience an adventure in the Atlas Mountains designed to be challenging, educational and transformational. Experience a world where local culture is mixed with African and European influence, as crowds form around storytellers in the square. Breathe in the air on top of the Atlas Mountains as the sun rises.
Ancient caves, human origins: northern Spain
8 October or 15 October 2023/ 7 days
Discover some of the world’s oldest known cave paintings in Spain. Travel back 40,000 years to explore the wonders of caves full of art from before the dawn of civilization in small groups by torchlight, accompanied by New Scientist editor Emily, who will share insight on the dawn of human culture and civilization.
The Rockies and the Badlands
23 October 2023/ 7 days
This tour of the Rocky Mountains in America explores the surprising scenery and geology(地质学) of southern Alberta and brings to life the history of settlements in this remote but beautiful land. You will explore the geographic structure of the Kananaskis valley and visit the Lake Louise area, surrounded by mountains originally formed in ancient warm seas.
Neanderthal origins: southern France
25 October or 27 October 2023/10 days
Step back in time on a journey to the sites of southern France with archaeologist Dr. Rebecca. She shows our understanding of these ancient ancestors. As stone carpenters and inventors, Neanderthals pioneered new technologies, and they lived not just through ice ages but in warm woodland worlds too.
Find out more online at newscientist. com/tours.
1. What can one explore in the Atlas Mountains?| A．Cave paintings before human civilization. |
| B．The geographic structure of a river valley. |
| C．The stone inventions of ancient ancestors. |
| D．European cultural influence on the locals. |
| A．A tour of the Rocky Mountains in America. |
| B．A travel to ancient caves in nor them Spain |
| C．The journey to the sites of southern France. |
| D．The trip to see sunrise in the Atlas Mountains. |
| A．The Rockies and the Badlands. |
| B．Neanderthal origins: southern France. |
| C．Ancient caves, human origins: northern Spain. |
| D．Morocco and the science of how to get more from your time. |
【推荐1】Lost &Found
Recently, CTtransit changed the Lost &. Found policy and procedures. If you have lost an item on a CTtransit bus, you must first call Lost & Found and speak with a Customer Service Representative for your area. If CTtransit is in possession of your lost item, and you can confirm ownership, then you may schedule a time to get your item back.
If you have scheduled a time with Customer Service to get back your lost item, when you arrive at the facility gate, give your name to the security guard. You must have a photo ID available to show CTtransit Security or another form of valid ID to confirm your date of birth and address. The security guard will direct you to the pick-up location.
If you misplace something on the bus, there is a good chance that we will find it. Each day, operators pick up articles left on their buses and turn them in to the office. Lost items that are recovered are kept for 30 days. CTtransit is not responsible for items left on the buses.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER FOR LOST & FOUND
New Haven Area
2061State Street
Hamden, CT 06517-3834
203-624-0151
Phone number for the Hearing-Impaired (听障人士): 203-785-8960
Phone Center Hours: Monday to Saturday 6: 30 am to 6: 30 pm；Sunday/Holidays 7: 00 am to 6: 00 pm
Lost &Found: Monday to Friday 8: 30 am to 4: 30pm.
Hartford Area
100Leibert Road
Hartford, Connecticut CT 06120
860-525-9181
Phone number for the Hearing-Impaired：203-785-8960
Phone Center Hours: Monday to Saturday 6: 30 am to 9: 30 pm；Sunday/Holidays 7: 00 am to 7: 00 pm
Lost & Found: Monday to Friday 8: 30 am to 4: 30 pm.
Stamford Area
21 Elm Court
Stamford, CT06902
203-327-7433
Phone number for the Hearing-Impaired：203-327-2404
Phone Center Hours: Monday to Saturday 6: 30 am to 6: 30 pm
Lost &Found: Monday to Saturday 6: 30 am to 6: 30 pm.
1. Who will take you to the spot where you can get your lost items?| A．The security guard. | B．The operator. |
| C．The customer service representative. | D．The bus conductor. |
| A．At 6: 00 am on Saturday. | B．At 6: 40 am on Sunday. |
| C．At 9: 50 pm on Monday. | D．At 2: 30 pm on Christmas Day. |
| A．You can find it at 21 Elm Court. |
| B．A deaf man can call 203-327-7433. |
| C．It is open for five days a week. |
| D．Recovered lost items are kept for a fortnight. |
【推荐2】While Google, Bing and Yahoo dominate adult search engine choices, they are not always the best choice for students. The sites on this list are good search engines that students can rely on.
Fact Monster
Homework help is always on hand with Fact Monster (www.factmonster.com). It is mainly fit for students aged from 7 to 12. There are also all kinds of games, spelling tests and more for kids to improve their study and have some fun.
Ask Kids
Ask Kids (www.askkids.com) is a great site for students to safely find the information they need from the web. Besides being a useful and safe search engine, Ask Kids also has a useful picture and video search function that allows students to find pictures or videos that may be useful to their information search.
SortFix
SortFix (www.sortfix.com) is one of the useful search engines for students because it provides relevant, organized search results. It does this by analysing the keywords in the search results, and giving the searcher the ability to focus on, or remove, certain keywords. It is a useful search engine if you are not sure what information you want to find, or if you are tired of finding irrelevant results in your searches.
Wolfram Alpha
Created by Stephen Wolfram, Wolfram Alpha (www.wolframalpha.com) can calculate things that it would take a hundred or more individual websites to do. It uses a set of ways to answer questions directly that you type into the search box, which is different from other websites. You can find everything from the nutritional value of an apple to the real-time position of the International Space Station. An Apple app is offered so that you can add it to any iPod Touch devices. It is best suited for older students.
1. If you keep getting the results you don’t want, which will you probably use?| A．Fact Monster. | B．Ask Kids. | C．SortFix. | D．Wolfram Alpha |
| A．Primary schoolers favoring academic help. |
| B．Secondary schoolers in want of images. |
| C．High schoolers searching for accurate information. |
| D．College students using mobile devices for clear search results. |
| A．It offers answers directly. |
| B．It provides games for kids. |
| C．It focuses on solving maths problems. |
| D．It is intended for astronomy enthusiasts. |
| A．www.factmonster.com | B．www.askkids.com |
| C．www.sortfix.com | D．www.wolframalpha.com |
| A．To recommend four useful apps |
| B．To advertise four interesting websites. |
| C．To list the top four popular websites in the US. |
| D．To introduce four student-friendly search engines. |
【推荐3】Dream Big with Caledonia
Caledonian Sleeper is a gateway to a world of possibilities with our overnight rail service bringing a touch of the extraordinary to travel between London and Edinburgh.
Taste the local food, have the ultimate sleep on our comfortable bed and enjoy a private room with toilet and shower. And above all, wake up refreshed, ready to start an adventure at your destination.
Caledonian Double | Club Room | Classic Room | Comfort Seats |
double bed | 2 single beds | twin bunk beds | |
breakfast included | breakfast included | breakfast for purchase | breakfast for purchase |
toilet and shower | toilet and shower | in-room washbasin | |
Charging points &Wi-Fi | Charging points &Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
priority boarding | priority boarding | ||
temperature control | temperature control |
Caledonian Sleeper Fixed Advance: Our Fixed Advance tickets offer our best value fares. No changes, refunds or upgrades are allowed. Available for Club rooms (£150/passenger) and Classic rooms (£100/passenger). Book at least 2 months ahead of time.
Caledonian Sleeper Flexible: Our Flexible tickets are fully refundable. Available for Caledonian Double (£200/passenger), Club rooms (£170/passenger), Classic rooms (£120/passenger) and Comfort seats (£50/passenger). Book anytime if available.
Notice: These are single (one-way) tickets; to make a return journey, just buy two single tickets.
Oops! A family getaway can often feel like someone is missing if your furry friend is left behind. If you are travelling in a Caledonian Double or Club room, you’re welcome to bring up to 2 pets with an additional fare as low as £ 30 per room.
1. What is promoted in this text?| A．A travel package. | B．A train service. |
| C．A family plan. | D．An accommodation service. |
| A．Wi-Fi signals | B．priority boarding | C．on-board breakfast | D．charging points |
| A．If the bookings are canceled, you can’t get your money back. |
| B．If you choose Caledonian Sleeper Flexible, book only on working days. |
| C．Caledonian Double is not available in Caledonian Sleeper Fixed Advance. |
| D．The two categories of rail tickets are round-trip tickets. |
| A．£230. | B．£330. | C．£660. | D．£740. |
