If you really want a taste of the everyday swing of Dutch life, a bike tour through Amsterdam is the way to go.
What is included in an Amsterdam bike tour
The bicycle is of course provided and included in the price of the tour. Some tours offer coffee and tea after the tour finishes. Every tour especially has its own theme and route. You can compare them by visiting webpages dedicated to a particular tour.
Amsterdam bicycle tour basics
These tours are usually between one and two hours long. They are guided by friendly and knowledgeable tour guides who are well capable in human interactions and Amsterdam information. What’s more, the tour guides usually know multiple languages and are used to overcoming communications barriers.
In case of bad weather
If it rains, no worries, you can choose to cancel your tour free of charge. This applies of course also in case of other bad weather or in case you simply don’t feel like taking the tour. The cancellation is easy, without question, and free.
Important during the bicycle tour of Amsterdam
Please don’t become so Dutch that you also regard the traffic laws. It is a fact that some Amsterdammers often cross a street or a bridge when they feel like doing it. That is why staying, alert and a little bit of biking experience can help you to navigate through the small city streets during an Amsterdam bike tour. Also, unless you are 100% sure that the weather will be plenty sunny, you’d better bring a jacket. When you start moving on the bike, the humid Amsterdam’s air can get quite cold.
1. What does an Amsterdam bike tour feature?| A．It provides a free bike. | B．It offers coffee and tea. |
| C．It has its theme and route. | D．It includes a free lunch. |
| A．Ignoring the traffic rules. | B．Bringing warm clothing. |
| C．Doing as the Dutch do. | D．Avoiding bad weather. |
| A．In a history book. | B．In a research paper. |
| C．In an art magazine. | D．In a travel brochure. |
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【推荐1】A family cruise (乘船游览) offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative winter vacation. So here are appealing at-sea vacation ideas to consider this winter.
Explore Asian Metropolises with Regent Seven Seas
Regent Seven Seas’ high-end, all-inclusive ships take visitors to world-class destinations across Asia, from Hong Kong to Beijing, aboard the Regent Seven Seas Voyager. Departing on Dec. 17,this 12-day cruise offers plenty of outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy the waterfalls of Miyazaki, Japan, and the legendary street food scene in Hong Kong. As for onboard cuisine, families can choose from a variety of dining options, from fast food at the pool deck to an advanced Italian eatery to a popular steakhouse.
Tour Australia with Princess Cruises
For a faraway family vacation this winter, consider exploring Australia aboard the Sea Princess. Leaving on Dec. 17, the Sea Princess will take passengers to Airlie Beach, a launching pad( 停机坪) to the Whitsunday Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. And on the ship, little ones can enjoy a wide range of onboard activities, from dance classes to volleyball classes. I n the evening, parents and their kids can enjoy kid-friendly movies.
Discover Patagonia with Seabourn
Seabourn offers one of the most unique family-friendly trips in winter. The amazing journey to Antarctica and Patagonia aboard the Seabourn Quest departs on Nov. 29, and includes a jam-packed agenda. Animal lovers can admire penguins, seals and other fascinating wildlife up close via daily Zodiac boat trips. Back onboard the ship, kids can relax in the hot tub, watch shows, play board games and curl up with a book at the library.
1. What do the family cruises with Regent Seven Seas and Sea Princess have in common?| A．They last for 12 days. | B．They start off on Dec.17. |
| C．They provide movies to passengers. | D．They take visitors to Asian countries. |
| A．It’s family-friendly. | B．It offers onboard cuisine. |
| C．It appeals to animal lovers. | D．It covers seven continents. |
| A．In a wellness book. | B．In a nature journal. |
| C．In a geography essay. | D．In a travel magazine. |
【推荐2】A day away from the stress of city life!
A perfect experience for nature lovers!
Our One — Day tour will take you to see the most beautiful sunset and sunrise at the top of Mt. Huangshan （Yellow Mountain）.
Schedule
Early in the morning: take the cable car to the top of the mountain to see the breathtaking sunrise at Cloud Dispelling Pavilion.
Late in the morning: Visit such famous places as the Sixinfeng Peak, the Black Tiger pine tree, the Writing Brush Peak or the Xihai Scenic Area.
At noon: have a traditional Chinese lunch at a hotel on the top of the mountain.
In the afternoon: go to the city centre of Huangshan and take a walk along Tunxi Old Street, where traditional old buildings line the quiet street.
In the evening :Return to the Cloud Dispelling Pavillion to enjoy the sunset.
Price:$327
What's included
Professional and friendly English-speaking tour guide; Breakfast, lunch, dinner; All entrance fees; Cable car fees to and from the Cloud Dispelling Pavillion; Two nights at Beihai hotel or similar standard hotels; Hotel pickup and drop-off.
What's not included
Expenses to and from Mt. Huangshan;
Local Chinese-speaking tour guide;
Other attractions not included in the schedule.
1. Where should the tourists go to see the sunset and sunrise?| A．Sixinfeng Peak. | B．Xihai Scenic Area. |
| C．Cloud Dispelling Pavilion. | D．Writing Brush Peak. |
| A．In the morning. | B．At noon. | C．In the afternoon. | D．In the evening. |
| A．the British | B．the Chinese | C．the Dutch | D．the Germans |
【推荐3】Kakadu National Park, covering almost 20,000 square kilometers, holds within its boundaries an impressive ecosystem and amazing ancient rock art. You can travel in a boat along with wildlife, examine 25,000-year-old rock paintings, swim in pools and hike through ancient sandstone country.
Ubirr
Layers of rock-art paintings, in various styles and from various centuries, create charming quietness. These are the paintings of mimi spirits: energetic figures who, it’s believed, were the first of the Creation Ancestors to paint on rock.
Gunlom
Gunlom is a superb escarpment（悬崖）waterfall. It features a wonderful large waterhole and drama-filled scenery, and there’s also a lovely picnic area here. If you want to explore more, take the Lookout Walk, which affords incredible views; when there’s water, the pool at the top is Kakadu’ s best one.
Twin Falls
Twin Falls runs all year round (no swimming), and half the fun is getting here, including a little boat trip (adult/child $15/free, 7:30 am-5 pm, last boat 4 pm) and an over-the-water boardwalk. Wildlife here includes freshwater crocodiles as well as birds such as rainbow pittas and emerald doves.
Anbangbang Gallery
The Anbangbang Gallery, featuring vivid dreaming characters repainted in the 1960s, has an excellent exhibition that contains one of the most extraordinary images anywhere in the Kakadu area: stay around the dangerous Nabulwinjbulwinj, a dangerous spirit who likes to eat females after hitting them over the head with a yаm（山药）.
1. What can you do in Ubirr?| A．Have a picnic. | B．Find some wildlife. |
| C．Attend an exhibition. | D．Enjoy ancient rock art. |
| A．Ubirr. | B．Gunlom. |
| C．Twin Falls. | D．Anbangbang Gallery. |
| A．$15. | B．$20. | C．$30. | D．$45. |
【推荐1】We are currently looking for responsible teenagers and young adults to assist with Summer Camp. Youth Teaching Assistants(YTA) are aged 15 and older and offer support to the instructors. YTA options will be available from June 22 to August 21 on a weekly basis. Summer Camp meets for a five-day week, Monday through Friday. Summer Camp is held on the National Mall in the S. Dillon Ripley Center, unless otherwise stated(除非另行通知).
Serving as a YTA provides an outstanding way for teens to be involved with a national organization, the Smithsonian Institution. Assisting a professional Instructor, YTAs are introduced to the world of teaching. The wide range of programs offers YTAs the opportunity to experience and learn about subjects such as art, science, or theater. YTAs earn community service credits and also have an interesting experience to add to an application for college or
a future job.
Some of YTA responsibilities are as follows:
You will be given a monitor packet for your class. This packet contains a list of participant names and other important information. It must be given to the YTA supervisor(管理者) at the end of the day and should not be taken home.
Arrive at 8:15 a. m. on Mondays and 8:30 a. m. the rest of the week. During this time, you will help the instructor prepare for class.
Wear your name tag(标签) at all times. You need it to assure access to the Ripley Center every morning.
Make sure you have a name tag for each camper as well.
Hand out and collect student evaluations(评价表)at the end of class on the last day. Don’t forget to give the instructors their evaluations to fill out.
Mobile phone use must be limited to break times or emergencies. Please do not use it during the times when you are attending to campers, especially drop-off and pick-up times.
1. What do we know about Summer Camp?| A．It will last for more than two months |
| B．It offers campers two days off every week |
| C．It is aimed at teenagers aged 15 and above |
| D．Its teachers are from the S. Dillon Ripley Center |
| A．The benefits of being a YTA |
| B．The responsibilities of being a YTA |
| C．The subjects that Summer Camp covers |
| D．The introduction to the Smithsonian Institution |
| A．the monitor packets | B．their own name tags |
| C．campers name tags | D．student evaluations |
| A．should arrive 15 minutes earlier on Mondays |
| B．should prepare for the next day’s classes |
| C．can’t use mobile phones |
| D．can’t go home at night |
| A．A daily schedule | B．A plan for a camp |
| C．An announcement | D．An advertisement |
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Position Description
The target position serves to provide the best translation service to the project along with the team members, based on the increased translation needs along the project journey.
Main Tasks
Translation between English and Chinese for written materials that support the project progress. Provide interpretation based on the project needs with a focus on business conference, government affairs and communication activities.
Requirements
No less than 3 years working experiences with proven record in translation in chemistry industry; experience with conference interpretation is a plus.
●Proven written communication skill in Chinese and English.
●Proven record in translation management or project management skills.
●Bachelor's degree of English, Communications, or related fields.
●Fluency in English, Mandarin, Cantonese.
●Primary location: Zhanjiang. Local residents preferred.
1. What position is offered to applicants?| A．Translator. | B．Salesman. |
| C．Researcher. | D．Chemist. |
| A．A master's diploma of English. |
| B．Three years of working experience. |
| C．Experience with conference interpretation. |
| D．Proven written communication skill in Chinese. |
| A．Chongqing. | B．Shanghai. |
| C．Nanjing. | D．Zhanjiang. |
Turkish Treats Hello London foodies! I’m kicking off this week’s blog by talking about a fantastic new Turkish restaurant in Soho called Moda. I can’t remember ever eating better dolma or hummus—it was so delicious! In fact, this is one of the things which the restaurant prides itself on—the freshness and authenticity of the ingredients. Apparently, the chef insists that the fruit and vegetables are brought over every day from his home region in Turkey—and from nowhere else. He may be a perfectionist, but it was so delicious that I can’t complain. Moda isn’t cheap, but it’s definitely worth every penny. And I’ve got great news for you. When I told him that I write a food blog, he said he’d give all my readers a 10% discount! Just mention this blog when you book. A very different restaurant, where I had lunch last Monday, is Chez Fitz. Situated near Leicester Square, its main selling point is that its food is all locally sourced (within 30 kilometres of the restaurant). My friends and I were completely amazed—we had no idea that so much could be grown so close to central London. But it turns out that there are pockets of green all over the city—you just need to know where to look. One final point: I couldn’t believe how pricey my weekly shop was this week. Normally if s about £40, but this week it was more than £55 for more or less the same amount of food. Any ideas why? More in a couple of weeks as I’m going away on my holidays tomorrow! | Comments |
SouthLondonMum 10 October Hi—regarding your last point, I’ve found the same thing recently. I read somewhere that the average ‘shopping basket’ has already increased by 20% this year. The prices have gone up so much, because of the awful weather we’ve been having, and they may go up even more. How are we meant to feed our families? | |
Ecovore 10 October I’m not sure we should be supporting restaurants like Moda. They are very bad for the environment. What about all the extra carbon emissions from the ‘food miles’ created by bringing over those ingredients from Turkey? | |
Anonymous 11 October I know what you’re saying, Ecovore, but don’t have a go at restaurants like Moda. If we grow exotic vegetables in the UK, then we have to use heated greenhouses and that probably uses even more energy. |
1. Why does the blogger like Moda?
| A．It offers its customers a discount. |
| B．It provides typical Turkish food |
| C．It hires a chef who comes from Turkey. |
| D．It transports ingredients from all over the world. |
| A．Chef Fitz is located 30 kilometers from Leicester Square. |
| B．The blogger is angry that he spends so much on food this week. |
| C．SouthLondonMum is worried about the ever worsening weather |
| D．Ecovore doesn’t think of Moda in the same way as the blogger does. |
| A．local | B．foreign |
| C．fruitful | D．fruitless |
