Some of the Most Beautiful National Parks in the UK
Snowdonia
North Wales’s national park boasts mountain and sea views: Several of its peaks gaze across to Ireland and it has miles of sandy beaches. You can climb Wales’s highest mountain without working up a sweat by catching an old-fashioned train. Those who dislike excitement can choose zip lines, bounce down mountain bike trails or catch breaks at an inland surfing.
Cairngorms
The UK’s biggest national park is home to its mightiest mountains: Five out of six of Scotland’s highest peaks are found here. Lying in the heart of the Highlands, the Cairngorms mountain range still has vast areas of pure wilderness and is one of the chilliest places in the country. For much of the year, its peaks are blanketed in snow and you can ski there in winter.
Peak District
Sandwiched between Manchester and Sheffield, England’s oldest national park has two personalities: A tough and a gentle side. In the north are dramatic edges like Kinder Scout which rewards adventurous walkers with stark (荒凉的) views. Venture south for the lower, greener, grass-covered valleys of the White Peak. Walk along the Ecclesbourne Valley to experience both in one day.
New Forest
The New Forest is surprisingly old: William the Conqueror named it when he used to hunt deer and wild pigs here nearly 1, 000 years ago. Confusingly, this beautiful corner of southern England isn’t completely covered in woodland either—it also has acres of wild land and miles of pebbly (布满鹅卵石的), muddy coast. The terrain is gentle, and you’re guaranteed a sighting of its free-walking horses.
1. How can visitors climb Wales’s highest mountain without sweating?| A．By taking a cable car. | B．By riding a bike. |
| C．By taking a train. | D．By traveling in a plane. |
| A．It is a good habitat for horses. |
| B．It offers visitors two totally different views. |
| C．It is a newly-built national park in England. |
| D．Its name was given by William the Conqueror. |
| A．It has a long history. |
| B．It is completely covered by grass. |
| C．Visitors can hunt wild horses there. |
| D．It’s the biggest national park in the UK. |
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【推荐1】Chinatown, lying in Downtown L.A. near the city’s cultural center, is one of L.A.’s most popular tourist destinations. What are you waiting for? Go to explore this amazing place right now!
A MECCA FOR FOOD
In Chinatown, a mix of new and old restaurants meets everyone’s needs. Early birds should stop by Philippe The Original, a local restaurant that’s beloved for French Dip sandwiches, but also serves a good classic American breakfast. Night owls will want to head to Full House Seafood on Hill Street, which is open late into the night.
CHINESE AMERICAN MUSEUM
Food is far from the only reason to visit Chinatown. People interested in history will want to start their trip at the Chinese American Museum (CAM), lying just outside of Chinatown at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. The museum is housed in the Garnier Building, the oldest surviving Chinese building in a major area of California.
CENTRAL PLAZA
A big statue of Bruce Lee has become a must-photograph site in Chinatown’s Central Plaza. The late martial arts star once had a studio in Chinatown at 628 W. College St.
Nearby is Dragon Chasing Pearl, which was originally painted on the wall in 1941 by Tyrus Wong. The artist, who passed away in December 2016 at age 106, was famous for his work in films, particularly as the lead artist on Disney’s Bambi.
FESTIVALS
Chinatown hosts many party-style events throughout the year, like the music and food truck Chinatown Summer Nights, the yearly Moon Festival and the biggest one, Chinese New Year! It’s really a good place to experience L.A.’s cultural diversity.
1. Of the following places, which one may be popular for its breakfast?| A．Garnier Building. | B．Philippe The Original. |
| C．Full House Seafood. | D．Golden Lake Eatery. |
| A．A chef. | B．A doctor. | C．A dancer. | D．A historian. |
| A．Visit Bruce Lee in person. | B．Taste different food for free. |
| C．Celebrate the Spring Festival. | D．Protect the oldest Chinese building. |
【推荐2】In Switzerland, Liu Hongjia and Liu Yuxi use a drone to capture the moment when they are filming a vlog. The couple’s beautifully edited travel vlogs are proving popular on such platforms as travel website Qyer, while their personal accounts on Sina Weibo jointly have more than 810,000 followers.
In this booming era of social media, more and more “media travelers” are joining their peers online in producing creative videos of their tourism experiences. And the growing popularity of short videos in China is a trend that’s also encouraging ordinary tourists to follow suit.
When it comes to creating a hit travel vlog, the personal touch is what makes all the difference. “Filming a travel vlog is like making a documentary of your own, where you record beautiful scenery, interesting experiences and honest feelings.” Liu Hongjia says. Some people watch them to learn how to take beautiful photos, while others want to find out more about popular travel destinations. Either way, what is appealing to audiences is that the personality of the presenter comes across in the vlog. It’s like watching movies. When people like a director’s style, they will follow his new work.
To embrace the growing trend for shooting short videos in China, travel website Mafengwo started to encourage its users to post vlogs about their trips in 2018, which has now become an important part of its user-generated content.
According to Zhao Qian, head of Mafengwo’s short-video content, its users have uploaded over 2 million short videos online, covering a wide range of themes, such as food, scenic areas and hotel experiences. “For a long time, tourists often shared their trips online via photos and words. However, short videos have become the new trend because they’re bright, direct and fun. It’s also an efficient way for visitors to find information about local travel experiences,” she says.
1. What’s the function of the first paragraph?| A．To summarize the whole passage. | B．To arouse readers’ interest in tourism. |
| C．To introduce the topic of the whole passage. | D．To emphasize the importance of short videos. |
| A．By demonstrating his personal style | B．By following a famous director’s example. |
| C．By teaching people how to take good photos | D．By revealing more information about tourist spots. |
| A．Because short videos are bright, direct and fun. |
| B．Because that caters to the growing popularity of short videos. |
| C．Because the content of short videos is mainly generated by its users. |
| D．Because short videos provide information about local travel experiences. |
| A．Cautious. | B．Appreciative. | C．Concerned | D．Indifferent. |
Hopscotch Music Festival
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: Today — Saturday
Highlights: This music festival features performances by more than 175 national and international bands playing in 15 different places, all within walking distance. Music genres will include rock, hiphop, heavy metal, dance, classical, folk and so on.
Admission: $10 — $30
Details:www.hopscotchmusicfest.com
Flatwoods Festival
Where: 451 Peach Tree Road, Bennett
When: 10 am Saturday — 5 pm Sunday
Highlights: This annual festival, which is in its 15th year, features family fun, food and horse rides. There will also be musical entertainment and a grand parade with cars, trucks, tractors, horse-drawn vehicles, floats, farm equipment and many other things.
Admission: On Saturday, free; on Sunday, $10; $5 for children aged 13 and under.
Details: Telephone number: 919-548-5192;www.visitpittsboro.com
NC Mountain State Fair
Where: 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher
When: Today — Sept. 16
Highlights: In celebration of the people, agriculture, art and traditions that make our region great, the fair offers performances and even a man who carves artwork with a saw.
Admission: $7; $3 for kids aged 6 — 12
Details: Telephone number: 828-687-1414;www. mountainfair. org
1. What does the underlined word “genres” refer to?
| A．types. | B．activities. | C．lessons. | D．programs. |
| A．By surfing the website: www. mountainfair. org. |
| B．By dialing the telephone number: 828-687 — 1414. |
| C．By dialing the telephone number: 919-548-5192. |
| D．By surfing the website: www. hopscotchmusicfest. com. |
| A．Flatwoods. | B．Downtown Raleigh. | C．Bennett. | D．Fletcher. |
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Are you self-confident? Do you like meeting new people? I want to go to Australia in the summer and work there. I like playing basketball and enjoy dancing. Do you want to come with me? Email Adam AB@nunet.com.
Accommodation
I’m a first-year art student and want to share a flat or house in the city center. I can pay up to $300 a month. I like shopping and going out. I don’t enjoy living in the student hostel. If you share my lifestyle and have some space at your place, phone Cala: 07879345621.
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Does anyone have friends in Portugal or Brazil? I’m a modern language student and I want to have an e-mail pen friend who speaks Portuguese. I like swimming and pop music. I’m not a serious person. I like to party with my friends. Write to Henry. happyfoot@nunet.com.
Accommodation
I’ve got a small house near the campus and I want to share it with one other person. You must be tidy. I like playing chess and listening to classical music. I’m a final-year physics student. Come and see the room on Saturday morning. Maggie,142 Bennet Road（behind the Science Faculty building）.
1. Why did Jane post on Students Space?| A．To find someone with the same interest. | B．To apply for a job in London. |
| C．To ask someone to give her a lift. | D．To tell us her difficulty. |
| A．Call 07879345621. | B．Call 07777531245. |
| C．Email Adam AB@nunet.com. | D．Email Henry. happfoot@nunet.com. |
| A．They have the same purpose for posting. | B．They are both first-year students. |
| C．They share the same hobbies. | D．They don’t like living in the student hostel. |
【推荐2】Country Music
Enjoy true American country music.
Place: Dawang Music Hall Date: July 2nd- July 4th
Price: ￥ 800 Time: 7: 00 p.m. -9 :30 p.m. Tel: 1811560008
Live Music
Come and enjoy the songs by Lu Qiqi, one of the best singers in the past 5 years.
Place: The People Theater(剧院) Date: June 26th
Price: ￥ 188-288 Time: 7:00 p.m. Tel: 69373500
Dancing to Disco
Dancing is fun and easy to learn. Come and learn this wonderful dance.
Place: Jianti Gym Date: June 15th-July 14th
Price: ￥ 80 Time: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Tel: 12766113
Concert(音乐会)
To know more about the song My Heart Will Go On. Come quickly.
Place: Zhujiang Theater Date: June 1st -8th
Price: ￥ 180 Time: 8:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Tel: 21310276
1. If you want to enjoy country music, you should call ________.| A．1811560008 | B．21310276 | C．12766113 | D．693735002 |
| A．Dawang Music Hall | B．Zhujiang Theater |
| C．The People Theater | D．Jianti Gym |
| A．￥80. | B．￥160. | C．￥188. | D．￥288. |
| A．July 1st. | B．June 1st. | C．June 8th. | D．July 8th. |
【推荐3】Four destinations for electric-bike tours across Canada
Banff by e-bike
White Mountain Adventures and Banff Cycle both launched guided e-bike tours of Canada’s first national park this summer. The former’s offerings include a 50-kilometre there-and-back ride along the Bow Valley Parkway, and a 50-km return ride along the car-free Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail. Banff Cycle, meanwhile, adds a three-hour “Banff and Bow Valley” guided trip to the mix.
Fat-biking in Yukon
This new ride from the luxurious Mount Logan EcoLodge on the Alaska Highway near Haines Junction provides an exception to the rule that Canadian e-bike tours are unavailable in winter. Equipped with oversized tires to allow riding on snow and other unstable surfaces, the electric fat bikes can be booked for two-hour guided tours that explore the wilderness bordering Kluane National Park.
Sipping and e-cycling in Niagara
Niagara Cycling Tours hosts group outings of at least four e-bike riders that range in length from 65 to more than 110 kilometres. The offerings include a two-day “Niagara Introductory Ride,” which can be customized to visit local attractions, and a new “Beers and Bikes” tour, which rides between more than a dozen craft breweries (啤酒厂).
Gardens and gouda on Vancouver Island
Based in pretty Qualicum Beach, the new Electric Bike Co. offers a three-hour “Home and Garden Tour” highlighting high-design private houses and seaside flowers; and a four- to five-hour ride and ferry (轮渡) voyage to Hornby Island, home of the Helliwell and Tribune Bay provincial parks.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A sports poster. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．An academic article. | D．A geography textbook. |
| A．Banff by e-bike. | B．Fat-biking in Yukon. |
| C．Sipping and e-cycling in Niagara. | D．Gardens and gouda on Vancouver Island. |
| A．Tasty Beer. | B．Local cuisine. |
| C．Seaside flowers. | D．Mountain scenery. |
