The Camino de Santiago
How long is the Camino de Santiago? That depends. Some take on the all-Spanish 1, 000 km Via de la Plata route from Seville to Santiago to Compostela, while the most popular route, from Saint Jean Pied de Port in France-sometimes called the Camino Francés or French Way-is 790 km.
A popular 116 km hike, ideal for 10 days of leisurely walking, is known as the English Way-not because English Christians prefer camping and pub stops to walking, but because it is believed the route, from Ferrol on the Galician Coast, was used by pilgrims (朝圣者) arriving from Britain and Ireland. The English Way starts with coastal views and passes through the small towns of Pontedeume and Betanzos, and lots of wooded and agricultural areas.
Top Tip
With a Pilgrim’s Credential, you qualify for lodgings (住宿), which have bunk beds (双层床铺) and shared facilities and cost from just £5-6 a night.
When to Go
This part of Spain has relatively mild weather year round. March to October are likely to be best for sunshine, but rain is always possible here.
Do It Yourself
Fly with Vueling (vueling, com) from London Gatwick to A Coruña, with returns £100, or take a boat from Plymouth to Santander (£150 return).
A Coruña to Ferrol by train takes an hour and 10 minutes and costs £5.5.
Lodging costs for 10 days come to about £60.
The 40-minute train from Santiago de Compostela to A Coruña costs £5.5.
1. Why is the English Way famous?| A．It appeals to English Christians. | B．It was once employed by pilgrims. |
| C．It is suitable for comfortable walking. | D．It showed beautiful scenery along the route. |
| A．January. | B．February. | C．June. | D．December. |
| A．By air. | B．By rail. | C．By car. | D．By water. |
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【推荐1】Miss the summer days? There are many unusual water attractions that you can find around the world.
Bangkok Floating Markets
There are many floating markets where goods are sold from boats. While modern markets are more popular, floating markets still are a huge attraction for local tourism. Any visitors can purchase local foods and traditional handcrafted souvenirs. Bargaining is a part of experience. So, start low and get the price you are ready to pay.
Bregenzer Festspiele
The Bregenz Festival is held every year from July to August in Vorarlberg. It has the world’s largest stage on the water. The performances are different every year but they are usually united by one theme. The decorations are very impressive and are worth seeing.
Marina Bay Stadium
This stadium was built as a temporary solution while Singapore National Stadium was rebuilt. The stadium was used for the opening and closing ceremonies during 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. It was a floating platform where the Formula One Grand Prix event was successfully held.
Archipelago Cinema
Archipelago Cinema is probably one of the world’s most scenic open-air cinemas that floats in the middle of a lake. The cinema was designed by German architect Ole Scheeren, who built it using techniques popular among local people. This cinema stage was built specially for the film festival Film on the Rocks Yao Noi.
1. What visitors can do in Bangkok Floating Markets?| A．Taste local foods for free. |
| B．Bargain for local foods and souvenirs. |
| C．Make boats by themselves. |
| D．Enjoy impressive performances on water. |
| A．Archipelago Cinema. | B．Marina Bay Stadium. |
| C．Bregenzer Festspiele. | D．Bangkok Floating Markets. |
| A．They both hold ceremonies every year. |
| B．They both used local building techniques. |
| C．They both offer visitors some sports events. |
| D．They were both built for a special purpose. |
【推荐2】The following are some coding(编程) games, toys and apps the kids in their life will love.
Think & Learn Code-a-pillar Twist
Best for ages: 3-6 Price: $34.99
It’s never too early to start learning programming. In fact, the earlier, the better. This code-a-pillar lets preschoolers twist dials to create sequence and send caterpillar on a programmed path. There are more than 1,000 possible coding combinations, so this toy will keep your child entertained for hours.
Robo Rally
Best for ages: 12+
Number of players: 2-6 players Price: $39.99
Have some time to play with your kids? You’ll all love Robo Rally. You’ll use playing cards to direct robots’ moves, avoid obstacles, and make it to a checkpoint. Get ready for some friendly coding competition.
Robot Turtles
Best for ages: 4+
Number of players: 2-5 players Price: $24.99
Designed by a programming expert, Robot Turtles challenges even younger kids to write programs using playing cards, making it a great way for them to become familiar with programming principles. It’s another one that you’ll want to play with your kids — and, we promise, you’ll enjoy it too.
GrokLeaning
Best for ages: 13+
Price: $5 per year for students up to Grade 6, $30 per year for students up to Grade 7
GrokLearning is a series of online courses introducing students to coding. For kids who like a little competition, GrokLearning also hosts online coding contests that take place across the globe.
1. What do Robo Rally and Robot Turtles have in common?| A．Both are designed by a programming expert. |
| B．Both can get kids ready for coding competitions. |
| C．Both are suitable for parents to play with their kids. |
| D．Both are designed for kids to play cards to direct robots’ moves. |
| A．It keeps kids entertained for hours. |
| B．It satisfies parents’ need to take online courses. |
| C．It sets different prices for students of different grades. |
| D．It offers kids chances to experience competition in coding. |
| A．To guide parents to code. | B．To teach kids coding. |
| C．To promote programming. | D．To introduce coding products. |
【推荐3】Stay Safe with Sonder
As a foreign student arriving in Australia, you may feel both excited and anxious. The prospect of arriving in a new country where you may have no friends or family nearby can be discouraging, particularly the thought of what you would do if you were involved in an accident or fell seriously ill.
Sonder Australia aims to lessen that worry by providing an Australia-wide, multilingual rapid response network, available on-demand 24/7 via a mobile app. The Sonder app has following unique features. When required, Sonder can also work with Murdoch to provide further well-being support.
1. Who may the text be targeted at in Australia?
| A．Taxi drivers. | B．New settlers. |
| C．International students. | D．Travelers from abroad. |
| A．24/7 help. | B．Check on me. | C．Safety alerts. | D．Track my journey. |
| A．Facial recognition. | B．Voice interaction. |
| C．Geographical positioning. | D．Cross-platform communication. |
【推荐1】Destination Unknown
Cheap "blind box" plane tickets become a popular choice for travel.
A promotion offering $15 plane tickets is being advertised by an online travel platform. While such a low price sounds amazing, there is just one rule.
"Plane ticket blind box" is now a hot topic on the online platforms. Henry Fan, a marketing expert said, "I believe young people are a big target group for this promotion, because they not only enjoy the thrill of the unknown, but also like to show off their lives through these types of commercial activities.
Many netizens share the screenshots (截图) of tickets they have drawn.
"If it wants to be a profitable activity, the release of the tickets must have been planned ahead and is not as random as it seems.
| A．It will not have popular airlines. |
| B．It doesn't matter if they finally go or not. |
| C．The promotion has become a hot topic on social media. |
| D．The upcoming holiday is expected to be a major travel period. |
| E．If the date and destination are unsuitable, users may ask for a refund. |
| F．Some even teach the booking procedure under the free canceling policy. |
| G．The purchaser is not told where the flight is heading or when it will take off. |
Holiday and ski destination, Tremblant welcomes-families, couples, friends; and groups in the heart of the Laurentians, in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada.
Lake Cruise
Get an extensive tour in just an hour. Listen-to guided commentary (解说) from your captain on the lake’s history and ecology while taking some of good shots of the picturesque shoreline. The boat offers space to spread out or take shelter from poor weather, as well as a cash bar. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Dune Buggy 4 x4 Tours
Head out on a thrilling adventure on this guided tour and equipped with three-point seatbelts, this 4-seat model is perfect for the whole family. Duration is 1h30 minutes including a 15 min, briefing. Drivers must be 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.
Dogsled Adventure
Experience the cheerful joy of being pulled by a team dogs racing across the snow on a 1 hour dog. sledding (雪橇) adventure. Take in the amazing winter scenery and suck hot chocolate with your guides. Learn to drive the sled or take in the excitement as a passenger. Children 15 years old and under need to be accompanied by a participating adult.
Guided Snowmobile Tours
Upon arrival, suit up, get familiar with your vehicle, and set off with your guide. Hit the trails and lose yourself in Quebec’s wintery scenery in the next 2 hours. Must be 18 and over and have a valid driver’s license in hand.
If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number: +1 855 275 5071.
1. What do we know about Lake Cruise?| A．Children can play shooting games. | B．It is a guided tour. |
| C．Tourists can learn history of Canada. | D．It’s a skiing tour. |
| A．Lake Cruise. | B．Dune Buggy 4 x4 Tours. |
| C．Dogsled Adventure. | D．Guided Snowmobile Tours. |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．A book review. |
| C．An adventure diary. | D．A dictionary entry. |
Location: Dunhuang, Gansu province
Price: 200 yuan
Mogao Grottoes (窟) is famous for the finest examples of Buddhist art. Thanks to The Silk Road, Mogao Grottoes gathered more and more businessmen in ancient times and mixed varieties of cultures. Apart from the caves, there are kinds of paintings and typical ancient buildings to explore.
Leshan Giant Buddha
Location: Leshan, Sichuan province
Price: 80 yuan
Caved into the mountain with a sitting position and face to riverside, Leshan Giant Buddha (佛) is the largest Buddha in the world with over 70 meters high. Tourists can climb the stairs along the mountainside to view giant Buddha from head to feet, or they can take a boat and have a whole view of this art.
Terracotta Warriors
Location: Xi’an, Shaanxi province
Price: 150 yuan
Being the most memorable project, terracotta warriors (兵马俑) was an army of over 6, 000 life-size terracotta soldiers with different special facial features buried with the mausoleum (陵墓) of first Emperor Qin, which showed the powerful army force during Qin dynasty. It is regarded as the Eighth Wonder of the World.
Fujian Tulou
Location: Yong ding, Fujian province
Price: 100 yuan
Fujian Tulou is the classic building to represent the local culture. Designed for defense from outside invaders, there is only one entrance to outside with a big open courtyard in the center. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, these buildings are the best way for tourists to experience Chinese traditional buildings and the peaceful lifestyles in the countryside.
1. Which place is the mixture of diverse cultures?| A．Mogao Grottoes. | B．Leshan Giant Buddha. |
| C．Terracotta Warriors. | D．Fujian Tulou. |
| A．200 yuan. | B．80 yuan. | C．150 yuan. | D．100 yuan. |
| A．They all have beautiful paintings. | B．They are all related to religions. |
| C．They are among eight global wonders. | D．They are all valuable cultural relics. |
【推荐1】By reading books, you can learn about different cultures and ways of looking at the world. It might also help you to discover a new favourite series or author.
So that you can choose and buy the new books you want, when you want, the team at National Book Tokens has created Bookily. With a Bookily card, you’ll get a monthly amount of money just for books, and you can spend it in hundreds of bookshops and online.
The benefits of Bookily
With a Bookily card, you receive a monthly books budget. The Bookily card is made from board that is not harmful to the environment and arrives in packaging (包装) with all the information you need to get started. You can also change your card into an eGift, making it even easier to spend whenever you want.
Around the world
We could fill a whole book with reading recommendations from across the world. Here are a few to get you started on your trip:
United States
Front Desk
Mia Tang has a lot of secrets and she wants to be a writer. It will take all of Mia’s courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she go for her dreams?
Egypt
Death Sets Sail
Our heroes Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells are hoping for a relaxing cruise (乘船游览) along the Nile, admiring the architecture (建筑) of ancient Egypt. What they discover instead is a strange secret society ...
Holland
The Unadoptables
In 1880, five babies are discovered at the Little Tulip Orphanage. They are determined to stay together. When danger comes, they escape in search of a home.
India
Asha & the Spirit Bird
Asha lives in the foothills of the Himalayas. When her papa suddenly stops sending his wages (工资), her family finds themselves in serious trouble. Asha decides to cross the highest mountains to find her father ...
1. Why did the team create the Bookily card?| A．To introduce global writers. |
| B．To encourage readers to buy books. |
| C．To get new people to join a reading club. |
| D．To recommend bookstores in the world. |
| A．It has been created mainly for online shopping. |
| B．It will be given to readers without any guide. |
| C．It provides readers with a weekly budget. |
| D．It is environmentally friendly. |
| A．Front Desk. | B．Death Sets Sail. |
| C．The Unadoptables. | D．Asha & the Spirit Bird. |
We’ve been in China for a month now. Dad, Mom, Harry and I moved to Tianjin on 25 August. We’re not very far from Beijing. Two days ago, we celebrated my 16th birthday. It was great celebrating in China; the only thing that was strange was the cake—here they’re not as sweet as the ones in New York. On Monday school starts—I wonder what it will be like.
Monday, 1 September
On my first day I was looking around for a locker to put my books in. However, here all the students keep all of their books at their desks. We stay in the same classroom because apparently we don’t have to go from class to class—teachers come to us!
Today we selected teacher assistants for each subject. Their duties are to collect homework, make announcements, and do other stuff (事情) for the teachers and the students. It’s kind of a big deal here! Since I am from the US, I was asked to be the English assistant. I felt so proud but quite nervous at the same time because I wasn’t sure what I had to do, but I accepted the job anyway.
Friday, 3 October
Boy, what a week! Now we have nine classes every day, including the morning class, a combination of our American schools “Homeroom”and “Study Hall”. I think Chinese students work too much! I have to do my homework when I get back home. I don’t even have time to watch TV or surf the Internet like before. I sometimes miss New York and my school because we didn’t have to study so much. We had more time to hang out with our classmates and neighbors; here, besides their usual classes, students are involved in weekend classes in subjects such as English, Chinese and math.
I get a lot of attention, being from another country. Everyone wants to practice English with me! A really cute girl even asked me for my phone number on my second day and sent me a text message! I’m making a lot more friends now. I just need a lot of help to improve my Chinese. Some students want to do a language exchange program with me. Nice!
1. The passage mentions all the following points EXCEPT .| A．physics study |
| B．food flavour |
| C．free time activities |
| D．language exchange programs |
| A．Collecting homework. |
| B．Making announcements. |
| C．Helping teachers with small errands (差事). |
| D．Teaching classmates. |
| A．A storybook. | B．A guide book. |
| C．A diary. | D．A magazine. |
【推荐3】If you have been wanting to learn Spanish, or perhaps you once took a Spanish course in college and want to improve your skills, but are too busy to take more lessons, you might have thought about using an app.
Pimsleur
The Pimsleur app offers an audio-based method for learning foreign languages. Its program includes core lessons, role-play speaking challenges, practice activities and games, as well as cultural and historical facts. The Pimsleur system states that you’ll learn the language in just 30 minutes a day without boring grammar lessons or mindless repetition.
Babbel
Babbel is a popular app that is based on conversational skills. Its program is based on real-life conversations about useful topics, and it uses speech recognition technology to help you improve your pronunciation. The app provides you with grammar tips and lots of review activities, and it also tracks your learning progress so that you can see how you are improving.
Duolingo
Its program is made to be game-like to make it fun. It claims to adapt to your own learning style so that you can have lessons that can meet your specific needs. It also offers rewards to keep you motivated (有积极性的). Duolingo includes reading, writing, speaking, listening and conversation practice. People enjoy this method because they feel like they are playing a game instead of working.
Beelinguapp
It is a clean, user-friendly app that focuses on learning a language by reading. It places Spanish and another language side by side using different stories, so you can build awareness of how the language works and listen to a native speaker read your favorite stories. You can choose different text genres (类型) and create flashcards to keep track of everything you learn.
1. What do Pimsleur and Duolingo have in common?| A．They both focus on grammar learning. |
| B．They both use relaxing ways to interest users. |
| C．They both reward users for their learning progress. |
| D．They both provide one-on-one instruction for beginners. |
| A．Developing their interest in science. |
| B．Making friends with native speakers. |
| C．Getting better grades in Spanish exams. |
| D．Mastering expressions in daily communication. |
| A．Beelinguapp. | B．Pimsleur. | C．Duolingo. | D．Babbel. |
