Must-visit Diverse Cultural Experiences While in the Palm Beaches
The Palm Beaches, spanning over 75 kilometres along the Atlantic Ocean, has historic landmarks, inspiring street art and breath-taking wildlife. The Palm Beaches is best-known for great shopping, and it is considered Florida’s Cultural Capital with over 4,000 events each year. The following are must-visits to your trip.
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
In the early 1900s, Jo Sakai, born in Miyazu, Japan and a recent graduate of New York University, created a community of Japanese farmers. The mission of the Morikami Museum is to engage a diverse audience by presenting Japanese cultural experiences. The Yamato-Kan, which is the museum’s original building, is modeled after a Japanese villa (别墅).
The Square
Located in the heart of the downtown of West Palm Beach, The Square(formerly Rosemary Square) is a 72-acre destination where you’ll find shopping, dining, and entertainment, as well as a dynamic cultural scene worth exploring. The Square is home to the largest concentration of public art installed by a private company in Palm Beach County.
Silverball Museum
Imagine you’re about to step into a local museum. What do you expect to see? The Silver-ball Museum is an interactive museum where visitors are encouraged to not only touch the exhibits but to enthusiastically enjoy hours of hands-on fun while learning about the history of each item. Dozens of classic machines fill the room giving a brief history of the machines and special drawings.
Where to stay
If you’re looking for somewhere bright and good situation for your stay in the Palm Beaches, then you need to experience the Aloft Delray Beach hotel. The new hotel blends special design, modern style and technology for the travellers. Moreover, it’s not just a hotel: close to white sandy beaches, art venues, restaurants, local shopping and a short drive to Boca Raton.
1. What is the Palm Beaches most famous for?| A．Its length. | B．Historic landmarks. |
| C．Shopping. | D．Monthly events. |
| A．Honouring Jo Sakai. | B．Honouring Japanese farmers. |
| C．Presenting diverse customs. | D．Offering Japanese cultural experiences. |
| A．Modern. | B．Quiet. | C．Traditional. | D．Expensive. |
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【推荐1】Plan to spend your holiday? Here are some best choices if you enjoy waters.
Mauritius
Mauritius is the perfect holiday destination for any tourist. The island offers a variety of water sports, beautiful white beaches, long mountain hiking, wildlife and sightseeing. It is filled with history. There are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites to visit: Aapravasi Ghat and Le Morne, a mountain used as a shelter by runaway slaves in the 18th century.
Seychelles
Seychelles has 115 islands characterized by long white beaches with huge rocks of pink granite (花岗岩). Anse Lazio is one of the most special beaches to see and widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world. The Aldabra Islands is surrounded by coral reef and home to 152,000 giant tortoises. The Coco de mer produces a fruit that is one of the largest and is valued by a number of Asian cultures.
Maui
Maui is a volcanic island in Hawaii with 30 miles of beach and clear waters. Don’t miss the popular Haleakala National Park with waterfalls, bamboo forest, Hawaiian geese and lava flows. Stay the day in the park and witness its spectacular sunsets over the mountains. There is so much to do on the island too.
Corsica
This small island which is also called the “isle of beauty” displays astonishing natural landscapes. Cliffs drop sharply down to clear waters which elsewhere are not found. Plan at least a week in Corsica to discover its secrets!
1. Where can visitors see a shelter used by runaway slaves?| A．Maui. | B．Corsica. |
| C．Mauritius. | D．Seychelles. |
| A．See sharp cliffs. | B．Play with giant tortoises. |
| C．Visit World Heritage Sites. | D．Enjoy spectacular sunsets. |
| A．They are all islands. | B．They are located in the same place. |
| C．They offer the same scenery. | D．They are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. |
【推荐2】Japanese businessman Katsuo Inoue chose Italy for his summer vacation this year. He enjoyed the views of Florence and Rome-without ever leaving Japan.
Inoue and his wife “flew” to Italy on First Airlines, a company known for entertainment （娱乐），not transportation. The Tokyo-based new company entered the fast growing online tourism early this year as many countries have stopped accepting foreign tourists.
“I often go to other countries on business, but I haven't been to Italy,” Inoue said. "My impression was really good because I got a sense of actually seeing things there. First Airlines even gave us life jackets and oxygen masks（氧气罩）！”
The “passengers” on First Airlines sit in the first — or business-class areas of an airplane model. Workers serve meals and drinks as large screens show passing clouds and other views outside the airplane. The “travelers“ then receive glasses that provide virtual reality（虚拟现实 的）tours of places like Paris, New York, Hawaii and Rome.
The country's biggest airline, ANA Holdings, said that the numbers of passengers flying to foreign countries fell by 96 percent since June when Japan has stopped most travel in and out of the country. The International Air Transport Association （lAIA ） and The International Tourism Association （ITA） said last month that international travels wouldn't be able to recover until 2024. But they said the online travels have been growing very fast.
The president, Hiroaki Abe, said, “Since we started our online tour this year, our business has been increasing by 50 percent each month. Most of our customers usually travel to other countries every year and they can now experience some of that here when they are unable to go to the real attractions.”
1. What can we learn about First Airlines?| A．It provides transportation to tourists. |
| B．It is an Italy-based company. |
| C．It has been in business for many years. |
| D．It is a new online tourism company. |
| A．It is very cool. | B．It is boring. |
| C．It is dangerous. | D．It is frightening. |
| A．Customers can have more choices. |
| B．It is able to provide much better services. |
| C．It is much cheaper than the traditional travels. |
| D．People cannot actually travel around this year. |
| A．IATA. | B．ITA. |
| C．First Airlines. | D．ANA Holdings. |
【推荐3】As a unique country, Bahrain is definitely worth a visit. If you are thinking of heading there for a wonderful tour and a perfect vacation, these are the top places to visit in Bahrain.
Al Dar IslandsAl Dar Islands is a nice break from the mainland and is popular with families. You will find shallow swimming areas, various day-accommodation options, a bar, a covered play area for kids, a gym, and two nice restaurants.
Jarada IslandJarada is a magic island that appears and disappears with the tide. Who wouldn’t want to visit such an impressive place? The island features clear water and white sandy beaches, which make it a brilliant place to take a day trip and relax in Bahrain.
Hawar IslandsA quick and low-cost trip? Then a trip to the Hawar Islands, southeast of the mainland, and close to Qatar is a perfect option. This place is a perfect destination for all nature lovers and wildlife adventurers, and it is home to various types of wildlife and a very interesting place for bird watchers and divers. It is now a resort (度假胜地) with hotels and water sports to go into the Arabian Gulf. Therefore, it is considered one of the best places to visit in Bahrain.
Amwaj IslandsAmwaj Islands is a group of artificial islands. It is the most attractive region in Bahrain and one of the most important tourist places in Bahrain. Amwaj Islands has many fascinating attractions, including shopping malls, luxury restaurants and cafés. Being a rapidly growing city, it features luxurious towers, making it a leading attraction for investors.
1. What can tourists enjoy on Jarada Island?| A．Various Birds. | B．Big shopping malls. |
| C．White sandy beaches. | D．Shallow swimming areas. |
| A．It is far from the mainland. | B．It helps people save money. |
| C．It provides fun on artificial islands. | D．It features various local restaurants. |
| A．Jarada Island. | B．Al Dar Islands. |
| C．Hawar Islands. | D．Amwaj Islands. |
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1. What can a VIP member enjoy?| A．Getting a birthday gift. | B．Free delivery. |
| C．Buying one and getting one free. | D．A discount. |
| A．It is big enough. | B．It doesn’t need a battery. |
| C．You can use it in the rain. | D．You must buy two speakers. |
| A．Get longer playtime. | B．Connect devices easily. |
| C．Have better sound effects. | D．Use the speaker everywhere. |
【推荐2】Some Top Exhibitions in China
Picasso—Birth of a Genius
UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (Jun. 15-Sept. 1)
In this summer, few in the Chinese capital could avoid the Picasso fashion that was felt nearly everywhere, online and offline, thanks to the successful UCCA show, Picasso—Birth of a Genius. The exhibition showed the first three decades of Picasso’s career (事业), with 103 works—34 paintings, 14 sculptures and 55 works on paper, from the collection of the Musee national Picasso-Paris describing his development from childhood.
Chinese Painting Master in the 20th Century
Nanjing Museum (Nov. 27-Apr. 20)
The exhibition presented 158 works by eight of the most famous ink painting masters in modern China like Qi Baishi. Their works are officially regarded as national treasures, and their painting styles and artistic thoughts have had a far-reaching influence on younger generations of Chinese ink painters.
The Splendor of Asia
National Museum of China (May 13-Aug. 11)
The Splendor of Asia showed how splendid (非常好的) Asian cultures are, exciting visitors with a total of 451 cultural relics from 49 countries in Asia. Such a large number of top-level exhibits and participating (参加) countries have never been seen before in one exhibition in China.
Liangzhu and Ancient China
The Palace Museum (Jul. 16 -Oct. 31)
On July 6, 2019, the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City in Hangzhou dating back 5,000 years were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Just10 days later, the Palace Museum in Beijing organized the exhibition Liangzhu and Ancient China, bringing together nearly 260 objects gathered from 17 museums nationwide, just in time to feed public curiosity.
1. What can we know about Picasso—Birth of a Genius?| A．It was held in Beijing. | B．Its focus was on sculptures. |
| C．It showed Picasso’s daily life. | D．Its collections were from UCCA. |
| A．Picasso—Birth of a Genius. | B．Chinese Painting Masters in the 20th Century. |
| C．The Splendor of Asia. | D．Liangzhu and Ancient China. |
| A．UCCA Center for Contemporary Art. | B．Nanjing Museum. |
| C．National Museum of China. | D．The Palace Museum. |
【推荐3】There is a huge variety of landscape a few hours away from London, in anyone of Britain’s largest areas of protected countryside, and its national parks.
The CairngormsThe biggest is the Cairngorms in northern Scotland, with some of the country’s highest mountains and the best place for skiing. Pony-trekking, climbing and fishing are also popular, along with Scotland’s national game, golf. Wildlife enthusiasts are well rewarded — this is the home of the red deer, red squirrel and golden eagle.
The Lake DistrictOver the border in England is the Lake District, originally made famous by local Romantic poet William Wordsworth two hundred years ago. People have been traveling here since 1847 when a railway was built to its biggest lake, Windermere. Children’s writes have found inspiration here too, and the mountains make for excellent walking, with breathtaking views.
SnowdoniaWales also has its fair share of impressive landscape — Snowdonia was one of the first national parks to be created, in 1951. You will find the road signs in two languages and hear Welsh spoken in the local shops. If mountain climbing is not your thing, try visiting a castle built by a 13th-century prince, or check out the nearby beaches.
The Giant’s CausewayFor the strangest coastal scenery of all, cross the Irish Sea to the Giant’s Causeway, a set of basalt(玄武岩) columns formed by volcanic activity sixty million years ago — or, as legend has it, built by warrior giant Finn McCool to walk from Northern Ireland to fight his enemy in Scotland. The stone ‘steps’ are not complete because the giant fell asleep.
1. Of all the places mentioned, where can you go skiing?| A．The Cairngorms. | B．The Lake District. |
| C．Snowdonia. | D．The Giant’s Causeway. |
| A．Local poets made them well-known. | B．Visitors began to travel there in the 19th century. |
| C．Travellers can enjoy climbing mountains. | D．They have old and historic castles. |
| A．warrior giant Finn McCool | B．the stone steps |
| C．the Irish people | D．volcanic activity |
