Explore how London’s growth, culture and society have been intertwined(交织)with its transport system, from 1800 to today.
What is there to see at the London Transport Museum?
Follow the evolution of the red London bus, see the world’s first underground steam train and examine a train carriage dating back to the 1890s.
Design lovers can marvel at the Design for Travel gallery, including pioneering advertising posters and artworks. Spot Harry Beck’s original design for his ground-breaking London underground map.
Get hands-on at interactive galleries, where you can step aboard real buses and trains and have a go on a Tube driving simulator (模拟器).
How can I book tickets?
Tickets must be booked in advance – book London Transport Museum tickets now.
How long does it take to walk around the museum?
With so many fascinating exhibits, you can easily spend at least two hours walking around the London Transport Museum.
Where is the London Transport Museum?
The London Transport Museum is in Covent Garden Piazza, directly opposite the main Covent Garden Market building.
How to get there?
You can walk from the nearest tube station Covent Garden to the London Transport Museum, which takes only two minutes. Leicester Square, Holborn, Charing Cross railway station and Embankment are all within 10 minutes’ walk.
Bus stops on the Strand and Aldwych are a three-minute walk away from the London Transport Museum.
There are Santander Cycles docking points at Southampton Street and Bow Street, both a three-minute walk from the museum.
Child ticket (0-17): Free
Adult ticket: £18.50
Senior ticket (60+): £17.00
1. What do we know about the London Transport Museum?A.It requires advance booking. |
B.It was designed by Harry Beck. |
C.It provides a train design experience. |
D.It is in the Covent Garden Market building. |
A.The bus stop on the Strand. |
B.Charing Cross Railway Station. |
C.Covent Garden Underground Station. |
D.The Santander Cycles docking point at Bow Street. |
A.£ 34.00. | B.£ 35.50. | C.£ 52.50. | D.£ 54.00. |
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【推荐1】Poetry Competition
Deadline
16th July,2020
Who may enter
The competition is open to anyone.
Description
The Ledbury Poetry Festival is the biggest poetry festival in the UK. It takes place over ten days each July. If you think you know what poetry is, come along and we'll surprise you. There are live readings, performances, music, exhibitions, films, family events and street events.
Each year we organize a famous competition for new poetry in partnership with Ty Newydd, the National Writers' Centre of Wales. It attracts entries from all over the globe. There are three groups: adults(18 + ) , young people(12-17) and children(under 12).
All poems must be the original works of the entrants and should not have been previously published, accepted for publication by magazines, or have entered in other competitions.
The length of each poem must be more than 40 lines.
The judge of the 2020 Ledbury Poetry Festival Poetry Competition is Liz Berry.
Entry fees
Adults: £5. 75 for the first poem, £3. 50 for each extra poem.
Children/Young People: The first poem free, £1. 75 for each extra poem.
Prizes
Adults' Prizes
• First Prize: £l,000 cash and a course at the National Writers' Centre of Wales
• Second Prize: £500 cash
• Third Prize: £250 cash
Young People's Prizes
• First Prize: £l00 cash
• Second Prize: £50 cash
• Third Prize: £25 cash
Children's Prizes
• First Prize: £25 book token(购书券)
• Second Prize: £15 book token
• Third Prize: £l0 book token
Website
Please visit https://www.poetry-festival, co. uk/ledbury-poetry-competition to learn more about the competition.
1. What do we know about the poetry competition from the text?A.It is held every two months. | B.It awards all winners cash prizes. |
C.It is open to worldwide competitors. | D.It offers competitors lectures on poetry. |
A.It should be written independently. | B.It should contain at least 40 words. |
C.It has won a prize in other competitions. | D.It has been published by some magazines. |
A.£12.75. | B.£9.25. | C.£7. | D.£3.5. |
【推荐2】As a qualified teacher of art and design, Theresa Harwood offers short online courses on drawing and painting to help students both young and old develop into confident artists.
Academic drawing course
This course is for absolute beginners of any age who are not sure on what to do or how to use a pencil. The course will be limited to only six participants, 5 sessions, once a week.
Start date: June 5
Time:10:00 am~11:00 am
Price: $380
Water color painting course
This course is for anyone who is interested in developing skills for water colour painting. Through a series of 6 projects we learn wet on wet and wet on dry. The course will be limited to only twelve participants. 6 sessions, once a week.
Start date: April 23
Time:4:30 pm~5:30 pm
Price: $380
Landscape drawing course
This course is suitable for anyone from 11 to 90 years who are interested in developing skills for landscape drawing. The only requirement of the course is that you want to learn to draw! The course will be limited to only ten participants. 5 sessions, once a week.
Start date: May 24
Time:8:00 pm~9:00 pm
Price: $380
Western art history course
This course is for students, aged between 9 and 12 years. It looks at the fun facts of the key artworks of each art movement and explains why the artists painted certain views or people. The course will be limited to only eight participants. 6 sessions, once a week.
Start date: May 7
Time:10:30 am~11:30 am
Price: $380
These courses have limited spaces and are often sold out quickly, so do book your spot soon!
1. How many students are admitted for each academic drawing course?A.6. | B.8. | C.10. | D.12. |
A.On April 23. | B.On May 7. | C.On May 24. | D.On June 5. |
A.Water color painting. | B.Western art history. |
C.Landscape drawing. | D.Academic drawing. |
【推荐3】Miami Beach
Miami Beach tourism
Miami Beach has long been a playground for those looking for sunny days and wild nights. South Beach is a popular place full of top-grade restaurants and big-name fashion. But farther north, there are plenty of family-friendly sunny places. Beautiful buildings are also a main draw.
The best time to visit
While Miami Beach is well-known for its sunny weather all year round, springtime brings low humidity (湿度) and exciting music events such as Ultra Music Festival. You can expect average (平均的) daily temperatures this time of year to have highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. In December, art fans being able to afford busy season prices can meet many famous people at South Beach’s Art Basel. Average daily temperatures this time of year are highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C.
Miami Beach hotels for tourists
1. When is the right time for a music lover to go to Miami Beach?
A.In spring. | B.In summer. | C.In October. | D.In December. |
A.Agoda.com. | B.Booking.com. | C.Trip.com. | D.Hotels.com. |
A.Hotel South Beach. |
B.Shelborne South Beach. |
C.SLS South Beach. |
D.Broadmore Miami Beach. |
【推荐1】Best Spring Destinations In Tibet
Peach blossom valley, Nyingchi
The peach blossoms in Nyingchi, Tibet autonomous region have been dubbed as “the most beautiful peach flowers in the world”. The annual Nyingchi peach blossom festival has become a signature tourism event on the plateau. The peach blossom valley stretches for 30 kilometers, making it one of the longest in China.
Nanyi Valley
Nanyigou scenic spot is 20 kilometers away from Milin county and is an important birthplace of the mysterious Tibetan medicine culture. The scenic area covers a total area of 820 hectares. The ecological conditions here are so good that the place is rich in various animal and plant species. Surrounded by mountains, Nanyi Valley is an ideal spring destination for visitors, where you can find peach and azalea blossoms everywhere.
The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon
The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon is the deepest canyon in the world. With a total length of about 500 kilometers, its altitude spans from 7,782 meters at NamchakBarwa, the highest peak of the eastern Himalayas, to 550 meters around the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley. One unique feature of the spring sight here is that visitors can enjoy both the peach blossoms and the snow-capped mountains at the same time.
Lulang Scenic Zone
Lulang Scenic Zone, located in Lulang town, covers a land area of 859, 000 square meters with artificial lakes. The scenic zone contains rich natural scenery, including forest-cladmountains, flowers, lakes and beautiful landscapes, with snowy mountains seen in the far background. Every year from April to June, with wild flowers blossoming alongside the meandering (蜿蜒的) streams and snowy mountains towering in the backdrop, the whole landscape presents a peaceful and pleasant sight.
1. What’s special about The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon?A.It has the highest altitude in China. |
B.Visitors can enjoy the longest peach blossom valley here. |
C.Visitors can appreciate the peach blossoms as well as the snow-capped mountains in spring here. |
D.It is a place rich in animal and plant species. |
A.They are in the town. | B.They have a top record in the world. |
C.They are famous for the artificial scenic spots. | D.They all offer beautiful peach blossom scenery. |
A.A travel brochure. | B.A market report. |
C.A geography textbook. | D.A science magazine. |
【推荐2】Staying-at-home proves to be effective in slowing the spread of the virus, but loneliness can be tough for many. Luckily, in the age of social media, we are never truly alone. And with the extra time spent indoors, artists are stepping up to help us all with the following clubs.
Drawing from Distance by Sarah Beth Morgan
Let’s shine some light during this trying time and encourage social distancing! I’m starting this tomorrow myself — but from what I offer, take whatever you please. No rules! Just have fun!
Stayathome Art Club by Carson Ellis
Hello! I’ll be posting art homework here every weekday morning when I can. They’ll be designed for kids and grownups alike. Here is your first homework: Draw a picture of yourself from the shoulders up. You can follow some useful examples. If you want to share or see other people’s self-picture, use these hashtags: #Stayathomeartclub# QACselfportrait
30-Day indoor Art by Danielle Krysa
One month of avoiding crowds? I’m in! I challenge you to use this time inside to make one piece every day from now until mid April. Please join me in playing around with some painting ideas that have been rolling around in my head but haven’t found their way onto paper yet. Stay at home, make art, save someone’s life.
DIY from Illustoria Magazine
We have been so inspired to see our community come together to provide easy art projects for families during this stay-at-home-time! DIY is actually a fantastic way to spark your imagination without breaking a sweat. A video every day will teach you how to DIY something.
1. What do we know about Sarah Beth Morgan?A.She is a strict artist. |
B.She aims at training more artists. |
C.She prefers to work at home office. |
D.She will provide a wide range of choices. |
A.Hand in homework every day. | B.Share other people’s pictures. |
C.Draw a picture of yourself. | D.Show up in person occasionally. |
A.Set off. | B.Set down. |
C.Set aside. | D.Set about. |
【推荐3】For those looking for a relief from the excitement of Myrtle Beach’s representative boardwalk and beachfront, this uniquely American city has plenty more to offer. Here are four fantastic places you won’t want to skip when you visit Myrtle Beach.
Atalaya Castle
Hidden away in Huntington Beach State Park is the beautiful Atalaya Castle. Built in the 1930s, this castle is an amazing example of Great Depression-era architecture. With a rich and varied history — it’s been a military camp, a studio, a state park and now a national landmark — there’s plenty to explore at this incredible estate, where you are sure to feel relaxed.
Brookgreen Gardens
Just across the road from Atalaya Castle lies Brookgreen Gardens, a sculpture garden and wildlife preserve covering 9,100 acres. For a relaxing afternoon, take a walk among the towering oaks (橡树) and breathtaking fountains and view the sculptures from great artists like Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
Located away in an historic fishing village, the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk is a half-mile stretch of boardwalk that winds through scenic wetlands. It also features year-round live music and delicious options for waterfront dining, so it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing evening out.
Myrtle Beach State Park
Myrtle Beach State Park follows one mile of wooded coastline and features a nature path, top-class surf fishing, a fishing wharf (码头) with an ice cream shop and an unspoiled beach. And for those seeking to escape from the stress of urban life, this is the ideal camping place to sleep under the stars.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Myrtle Beach’s hidden treasures, or for a calendar of events.
1. Which place is best for music-loving tourists?A.Atalaya Castle. | B.Brookgreen Gardens. |
C.Murrells Inlet MarshWalk. | D.Myrtle Beach State Park. |
A.Scenic spots for natural beauty. |
B.Typical attractions for history exploration. |
C.Wonderful places for wildlife observation. |
D.Hidden attractions for personal relaxation. |
A.On a website | B.In a magazine |
C.In a newspaper | D.In a documentary |