Here’s a look at the some of the most popular:
Australian Open in Melbourne (January 13–26, 2014)
Tennis fans worldwide are eager for the tickets to matches at any one of the four annual Grand Slam events: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open. In January 2014, luxury cruise line Silversea will offer fans a three-night pre-cruise package to the 109th Australian Open in Melbourne. Silversea passengers will attend third round singles matches at Rod Laver Arena on January 17 and 18 before taking the 382-passenger Silver Shadow for a special 15-night Melbourne to Bali voyage.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro (February 28–March 4, 2014)
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival is one of the most popular celebrations of its kind in the world, drawing two million visitors each and every day of the festivities that include parades, street fairs, and costume balls. Holland America’s Maasdam will spend three days in Rio during Carnival as part of its 26-day Amazon & Carnival Explorer journey.
2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil (June 12–July 13, 2014)
If you’re a soccer fan that came up empty in the search for a hotel room for the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Rio de Janeiro, there’s still hope. Book MSC Cruises’ 18-night Miami to Rio voyage aboard Divina. The ship departs Miami on May 24 and arrives in Rio just in time for the World Cup.
New Year’s Eve in Hong Kong (December 31, 2014)
Hong Kong is a magical destination(目的地)and New Year’s Eve festivities and fireworks pull out all the stops to make a holiday trip to that city even more attractive. Crystal Cruises’ all-inclusive luxury ship, Symphony, will spend two nights in Hong Kong-- and celebrate New Year’s Eve Chinese-style—during its 15-night holiday voyage that leaves Bangkok on December 21. This roundtrip voyage also calls on Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam.
1. According to the passage, which of the following ships will take the longest time of voyage?
A.Silver Shadow. | B.Maasdam. | C.Divina. | D.Symphony. |
A.Carnival and FIFA World Cup |
B.New Year’s Eve fireworks and Carnival |
C.the Australian Open and Grand Slam events |
D.New Year's Eve fireworks and FIFA |
A.In a sports magazine. | B.In a textbook. |
C.In a science report. | D.In a travel brochure. |
A.give information about the hottest events of 2014 |
B.introduce cruise ships to some big events of 2014 |
C.describe the most popular tourist destinations in 2014 |
D.persuade readers to take cruise ships for 2014 holiday |
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Highlights
/Romantic experienee,perfect for couples
/Round—trip fares
/Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
/Lunch included
Make your own way to St Pancras International station and meet your professional guide.The departure time is 6 am.Board the Eurostar and relax as it takes you to Paris in Just over 2 hours.If you wish,upgrade to 1st Class and enjoy breakfast served on board and dinner on your return joumey.
Once you arrive in Paris ,join your guide on an air-conditioned coach for a patioramic sightseeing tour.See top Paris attractions such as the Champs-Ėlysées,Arc de Triomphe and Opera House as you hear fascinating facts about the city.
Next,arrive at the Eiffel Tower for your Champagne lunch.Skip the possible long admission lines with your fast-aecess ticket and ride the elevator to the stylish 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant on the first floor.Take your seat and enjoy a glass of Champagne and delicious 2-course lunch with the full views of the city providing a truly magical baekdrop!
Afterward,enjoy a 1-hour sightseeing tour along the Seine River.Take photos and listen to the helpful commentary as you pass sights,such as soaring Notre Dame Cathedral and the island,Île de la Cité
Next,either choose to use some free time to shop or sightsee,or take a guided visit to the magnificent Louvre Museum(own expense)to see Leonardo da Vinci’s exquisite Mone Lisa and other masterpieces.
In the late afternoon,return to Gard du Nord,station and catch the Eurostar back to St.Pancras.Your tour ends when you arrive at around 8:30pm.
1. Where will the tourists have their lunch?
A.At the Eiffel Tower. |
B.At St Pancras International. |
C.At the Champs Ėlysées |
D.On the Seine River. |
A.College students. | B.Champagne lovers. |
C.Loving couples. | D.Professional photographers. |
A.pay extra dinner fees |
B.place an order beforehand |
C.arrive earlier at Gard du Nord station |
D.upgrade to 1st Class of the Eurostar |
A.the back trip fares are not included in the total fees |
B.you should pay extra money for seeing Mona Lisa |
C.everyone should wait in line for the lunch |
D.the sightseeing along the Seine River will take the most time |
【推荐2】Maybe this is your first time to travel. Having the know-how to best manage your trip will help you to really enjoy the experiences you encounter along the way.
1. Be a sun riser
2. Cash stash!
Cash is king. For an emergency, having some extra cash stashed away in a few places is a good way to cover yourself.
A couple hundred pounds or dollars or whatever is worth having stashed. This way if you ever lose your purse or if your credit cards cease to function, you will be covered with your stash! ATMs run out of cash occasionally too.
3. Meet the locals
You should try to make an effort to avoid other travelers for long periods of time.
4. Have patience!
If you are one to worry about every little hing, then don't! Whatever life throws at you, it's a waste of energy to be annoyed and angered at most things for any longer than a few seconds.What if you miss your flight?
A.Start conversations with local people instead. |
B.Below are some tips which can help get you started. |
C.Your extra cash can be stored away in secret, in your shoes |
D.Your journey might prove to be a different route but that's life. |
E.There's nothing more beautiful to watch than the sunrise in the early morning. |
F.Not to worry, stay a little longer, maybe you can rebook for free or at little cost. |
G.Don't be too embarrassed, just have some humility, laughing at yourself and smile. |
The Azores is a region of Portugal that’s made up of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. Compared to many island destinations, the Azores isn’t touristy, noisy, or polluted. Instead, travelers can expect to discover untouched nature, fantastic views, and charming villages with rich cultural traditions. Here are the key details you should know to begin planning your trip to the Azores.
Must-See Attractions
Nature lovers will be thrilled to discover all of the outdoor trips available to them in the Azores, This is a main spot for hiking, diving, fishing, and whale watching. Some of the top outdoor sights to see include the calderas of Lagoa das Sete Cidades and Lagoa das Fumas and Pico Island, where you can climb the tallest mountain in Portugal. Sao Miguel is the biggest and most populated island, and there are lots of historic homes, restaurants, hotels, and shops here.
If You Have Time
Try to visit the Pori of Angra in Terceira, which is a World Heritage Site and close to the hundreds of traditional bullfights that are held every summer. Head to the most westerly island of Flores to see the beautiful coast lined with wildflowers and sheep.
Free Things to Do
• Visit the beach to take a dip in the comfortable 70-degree water
• Take the five-hour trek lo the peak of volcanic Mount Pico
• Go bird-watching to see some of the Azores 300+ species of birds
• Take a walk around the 15th century town of Heroismo to learn about local history
Transportation
The best way to get around the Azores is by car, and there are some really scenic drives to experience here. Buses operate around the islands, but service can be infrequent and unavailable on Sundays and holidays. Cycling should only be attempted if you are in great shape because the terrain is rugged and steep. It’s especially enjoyable to take boat to get from island to island, since most towns have ports and are along the shoreline.
1. What is the purpose of the text?A.To report some scientific findings. |
B.To convey an idea of nature protection. |
C.To provide travelers with information. |
D.To leach tour guides background knowledge. |
A.Pico Island | B.Sao Miguel |
C.Angra Fort | D.Heroismo Town |
A.By car. | B.By bus. |
C.By bike. | D.By boat. |
London and Paris
It takes you about two hours to travel from London to Paris by Eurostar, a high-speed railway service. The two capital cities have been competing in fashion, art and nightlife for decades — but each secretly looks up to the other.
No one can doubt the grand and impressive beauty of Paris’ Louvre Museum, but if you want to save money, you cannot skip the British Museum free to visit. Compared with London, Paris has more outdoor attractions, such as the beautiful green walkway La Promenade Plantee.
In Paris, you’ll see diners linger(逗留) over red wine. While in London, you can try some afternoon tea, eat fish and chips or salted cake.
Vienna and Bratislava
Austrian capital Vienna and Slovakia city Bratislava are an hour apart by train. But since they are linked by the Danube River, the best way to travel is by ship. A tour of the two cities is the perfect way to experience everything from 17th century’s Habsburg dynast splendor to sci-fi restaurants.
Vienna is famous for Mozart and imperial palaces. You can appreciate the perfect blending(融合) of architecture and nature in the grand Scholoss Schonbrunn Palace, and reward yourself with a cup of Vienna coffee, which has made its way to the world’s cultural heritage.
Bratislava is best known for its fine dining—the remarkable UFO restaurant. You can enjoy a meat-filled dinner here in an amazing setting.
1. What’s the relationship between London and Paris according to the text?
A.They help each other. | B.They attack each other. |
C.They admire each other. | D.They don’t like each other. |
a. Louvre Museum b. Free access to museums
c. More outdoor attractions d. Better wines and perfumes
A.ac | B.cd | C.acd | D.bcd |
A.they are not expensive to visit |
B.they are best known to the world |
C.they are always enemies between each other |
D.they are close but different in many aspects |
【推荐2】Hidden London: the Exhibition
Visit an “abandoned” Tube station underworld and discover what secrets are hidden beneath our busy streets in our new Hidden London exhibition at London Transport Museum!
Hidden London: the Exhibition takes you on a journey of some of London’s most secret spaces in the world’s oldest underground system. These “forgotten” parts of the Tube network have incredible stories to tell about Britain’s wartime past.
You can enjoy the largest number of rare photos and objects from disused stations that have been brought together in one location.
Discover stories about how Churchill took shelter at the height of the Blitz deep underground at Down Street station. See how shelterers lived down at Clapham South station, where they slept and how they kept entertained.
You can also explore other locations that we have recreated in our Global Gallery, including the historic abandoned ticket hall at Aldwych station with an original 1930s ticket office.
The exhibition uncovers why these “lost” parts of the underground network exist. Changes in population, economic priorities and political pressures have all led to spaces being abandoned. But they rarely stay that way. While some sections of the Tube system lie “forgotten”, many have been repurposed for new activities and are used for special Hidden London tours, growing salad leaves, and for filming locations, including Charing Cross, which featured in Skyfall (2012).
Admission Charges:
Child Ticket: FREE
Adult Ticket: £16.50 per ticket
Reduced Ticket: £15.50 per ticket
Reduced price applies to senior citizens (60+) and visitors with disabilities.
Opening Times:
Every day: 10:00-18:00
Last entry: 17:00
Address: 39 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London
1. What can visitors do at the exhibition?
A.Admire a collection of photos. | B.Buy tickets in a deserted hall. |
C.Grow vegetables underground. | D.Live a sheltered life in war time. |
A.Aldwych. | B.Down Street. | C.Charing Cross. | D.Clapham South. |
A.£31 | B.£33 | C.£46.5 | D.£49.5 |
【推荐3】The Winter Olympic Games are not just an opportunity for athletes to win medals and honour for their countries. Every four years, the Games also offer audiences a chance to get to know more about winter sports from around the world. The Winter Olympics may not have the large crowds and huge stars of its summer sibling, but they share the same Olympic spirit.
Skiing
One of the most popular sports of the Winter Olympic Games is skiing. Skiers compete in the downhill and slalom(回转赛), and in the short and long cross-country ski races. Skiing was originally a sport played only in cold northern countries, but now athletes from all over the world compete in this sport, even those from countries without any snow!
Skating
Skaters compete with each other in speed races or in figure-skating events. The figure-skaters are generally considered to be the stars of the Winter Olympic Games. These ice princes and princesses are so graceful that it’s easy to forget that they are actually highly skilled athletes.
The skeleton
The skeleton is one of the strangest-name d sports of the Olympics. The skeleton is named after the shape of the metal sleds used in the 1890s, when the sport first started. The skeleton is a downhill sled race, usually on ice. This sport looks a little like the luge(无舵雪橇), where a person sits on the back of the sled with his or her feet forward, but the skeleton is a lot more exciting and dangerous than that. In the skeleton, a person lies on his or her stomach on the sled, with his or her head pointing downhill!
1. What is the sibling of the Winter Olympics?A.Skiing. | B.Skating. |
C.The skeleton. | D.The Summer Olympics. |
A.It can involve speed and graceful figures. |
B.It is the most dangerous sport of the Olympics. |
C.It first started only in cold northern countries. |
D.It was originally played in the 1890s and usually on ice. |
A.They compete in the downhill and slalom. |
B.They are both graceful and highly skilled. |
C.They sit on the sled with their feet forward. |
D.They lie on the stomach with heads downward. |