Must-Visit Attractions in Puerto Rico
As an enchanted Caribbean island, Puerto Rico is home to many attractions. The island is rich with historic buildings, natural wonders and opportunities for adventurous activities. Take your pick of the following must-see attractions when planning your travels.
El Morro Castle
Castillo San Felipe del Morro is found at the end of an expansive green lawn by the ocean in historic Old San Juan. Originally built by the Spaniards for military and security purposes, it was later modified by the US government after Puerto Rico became a U.S. territory (领土). The centuries-old fort is now an entertainment venue, probably the most famous in the country.
Fort San Cristobal
Similar to El Morro Castle, Fort San Cristobal was built under Spanish rule to provide security and is one of the biggest fortresses (要塞) on the American continent. The three-level structure was built over 150 years. Visitors of all ages can walk through the fort, which includes a moat, a plaza and a system of tunnels, and take in the spectacular views.
Arecibo Radio Telescope
Also known as the Arecibo Observatory, this is the biggest single-dish radio telescope in the world. It shares information internationally with scientists. The brainchild of Cornell University Professor William Gordon, the observatory has been an important scientific structure since its opening in 1963. Visitors can explore this one-of-a-kind attraction through the science and visitor center, and can also take a guided tour and have a look from an observation deck.
Serralles Castle
The Serralles Castle is located atop a hill in Ponce and was constructed by the Serralles family, who had had much success in the alcohol business through their brands such as Don Q rum. Visitors can take a guided tour of the castle, see the spectacular views from the building and stop by its museum. There are also beautiful gardens to stroll in.
1. What do El Morro Castle and Fort San Cristobal have in common?| A．They were built by the Spaniards. |
| B．They have a history of many centuries. |
| C．They are well known for their natural beauty. |
| D．They have been modified by the US government. |
| A．El Morro Castle. | B．Fort San Cristobal. |
| C．The Arecibo Observatory. | D．The Serralles Castle. |
| A．unique | B．powerful | C．peaceful | D．modern |
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【推荐1】Make the most of the pleasant weather and enjoy the best walk of the year with friends and family. Use your 2 for 1 Entry in some of our favorite landscape gardens for a memorable day out.
Painswick Rococo Garden
Find beauty and quietness at the UK's only complete surviving Rococo Garden. Discover fanciful garden flowers, woodland walks, and beautifully framed (镶框) views across the valley. Dogs on short leads are permitted and the shop offers a range of seasonal and local produce.
Book at rococogarden.org.uk.
Open: closed 1-25 March, open 26-31 March, 10 am-4 pm, last entry 2:30 pm.
Nymans Garden
Walk down Spring Walk packed with seasonal flowers and pleasant smells, and enjoy the hedge (树篱) topped with frost. Routes include those with plenty of level paths to follow around the garden. Dogs are welcome every day from 1:30 pm, with a festive treat provided.
Book at nationaltrust.org.uk/ nymans.
Open: daily except 24-25 March, 10 am-4 pm.
Ventnor Botanic Garden
Even in early spring, there are typically over 200 varieties of plants to be seen flowering as you explore the 27 acres. Enjoy access to the coastal path and routes accessible for wheelchairs, and then warm up with coffee milk in the cafe afterwards.
Book at botanic.co.uk.
Open: daily except 25 March, 9 am-4 pm.
Gibside Garden
Enjoy walking paths at this Georgian landscape garden, featuring plenty of wildlife. Follow the winding river and turning valley for fantastic views. up with hot chocolate and delicious biscuits in the second-hand bookshop.
Book at nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside.
Open: daily except 24 and 25 March, 10 am-4 pm.
1. What do Painswick Rococo Garden and Nymans Garden have in common?| A．Valley views. | B．Frosty flowers. | C．Seasonal produce. | D．Pet permission. |
| A．Painswick Rococo Garden. | B．Nymans Garden. |
| C．Ventnor Botanic Garden. | D．Gibside Garden. |
| A．In a research paper. | B．In a travel brochure. |
| C．In a science magazine. | D．In a geography textbook. |
Lonnie G. Thompson,one professor from Ohio State University, said measurements using modern navigation satellites show that the oldest ice layers on the famous mountain were deposited during an extremely wet period starting about 11,700 years ago.The mountain appears in literature, most notably Ernest Hemingway’s “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” and some ancient beliefs in Africa hold the mountain to be a sacred place.
But a temperature rise in recent years is destroying the 150-foot-high blocks of ice that gave Kilimanjaro its unique white cap.“The ice will be gone by about 2030,” said Thompson. The disappearing ice already has reduced the amount of water in some Tanzanian rivers and the government fears that when Kilimanjaro is bald of snow the tourists will stop coming.
“Kilimanjaro is the number one foreign currency earner for the government of Tanzania,” said Thompson. “It has its own international airport and some 20,000 tourists every year. The question is how many will come if there are no ice fields on the mountain.”
Africa was not alone in the global drought. Thompson said other records show that civilizations during this period collapsed in India, the Middle East and South America.
Researchers put markers on the ice field blocks in 1962 and Thompson said measurements using satellites show the summit of the ice has been lowered by about 56 feet in 40 years. The
“That’s more than two meter’s worth of ice lost from a wall 164 feet (50 meters) high,” said Thompson. “That’s an enormous amount of ice.”
1. The snow cap of Mount Kilimanjaro ________.
| A．will disappear in two centuries |
| B．first developed some 11,000 years ago |
| C．resulted in a temperature rise in recent years |
| D．has decreased to 80 percent over the past century |
| A．the local water supply |
| B．the local tourism |
| C．the weather in the surrounding areas |
| D．the government foreign currency exchange |
| A．center | B．Top | C．edge | D．back |
| A．concerned | B．casual |
| C．doubtful | D．angry |
| A．Risks of Visiting Mount Kilimanjaro |
| B．ASacred Place— Kilimanjaro |
| C．Africa’s Highest Mountain |
| D．Kilimanjaro Snow Cap May Melt Soon |
【推荐3】Harvey Sutton spent nearly seven months hiking with his parents, walking the thousands of kilometers that make up the complete Appalachian Trail. Harvey, or “little man”, was just 4 years old when he started, and celebrated his 5th birthday on the trail.
The Appalachian Trail, which many people call simply the “AT”, is a 3,530-kilometer hiking trail that runs through the forests of the Appalachian Mountains and passes through 14 states in all. Hiking the Appalachian Trail is tough, and only one out of every four hikers completes all the sections of the trail. The people who hike it must carry everything they need with them, including tents, sleeping bags and other supplies, along with food and water.
Harvey’s parents, Josh and Cassie Sutton, have been hiking with Harvey since he was two years old. They prepared him for hiking the AT by starting out with lots of shorter walks and hikes. It took Harvey and his family 209 days to complete the entire AT. Every day the family would wake up around 5:30 in the morning. They would have breakfast and pack up their tents and sleeping bags before setting off through the woods. In general, the family hiked about 16 kilometers a day before stopping to set up camp again.
During his days on the AT, Harvey liked to use his imagination. This helped him walk more quickly and have fun while he hiked. He played games with his mom and dad and other hikers. Karl Sakas hiked with the Suttons through seven states. Mr. Sakas said Harvey didn’t seem to get tired. When other hikers were worn out at the end of the day, Harvey was still eager for a game.
Completing the AT taught Harvey and his parents how to work as a team and how to take on challenges together. Harvey has now turned 5 and has started kindergarten. But at some point in the future, he says, “I want to hike the AT again!”
1. What can we learn about hiking on the AT?| A．It takes every hiker 7 months to finish it. |
| B．Only a quarter of hikers finish the whole trail. |
| C．Hikers like to celebrate their birthday on it. |
| D．Hikers spend lots of money hiking on it. |
| A．Naughty and tough. |
| B．Imaginative and funny. |
| C．Energetic and team-spirited. |
| D．Considerate and brave. |
| A．The AT — A Challenging Trail |
| B．The Little Man’s 209 Hiking Days |
| C．Hiking — Suttons’ Hobby |
| D．Why Do People Like Hiking? |
【推荐1】ARIZONA
THUNDERBIRD
Lodge in Canyon de Chelly
A one-night stay at the historic lodge starts at $59 for a single room and the lodge offers half-day tours of Canyon de Chelly ($41 for adults and $32 for children aged 12 and under)
Time: May. 31, 2009—Nov. 1, 2009
Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 17.1 percent
Contact: 800/679-2473, tbirdlodge.com
CALIFORNIA
Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe
A three-night stay in a lakeside cabin (小木屋) for two people, an Emerald Bay sightseeing for two, free breakfast and lunch. Rates are $299 per couple—saving of up to $400.
Details: Hotel taxes are included
Time: Through Dec. 15, 2009
Contact: 800/234-8946, zephyrcove.com
NEVADA
Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas
A one-night stay at the Mediterranean-style Montelago Village, 17 miles from Las Vegas. Rates start at $65 per person including ice-skating fees and skate rentals.
Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 12 percent
Time: Nov. 17, 2009—Jan. 15, 2010
Contact: 866/399-2753, montelagovillage.com
YELLOWSTONE
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
A two-night stay, breakfast daily, full-day ski rental, unlimited ice-skating and skates and a book of Yellowstone photos. Rates start at $119 per person. A one-night stay at the hotel starts at $65.
Time: Jan. 1, 2010—May. 2, 2010
Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 8 percent
Contact: 866/439-2473, travelyellowstone.com
1. If a couple and their 14-year-old son want to have a half-day tour of Canyon de Chelly on Oct. 13, 2009, they should pay .| A．$114 | B．$123 | C．$177 | D．$189 |
| A．tbirdlodge.com and zephyrcove.com | B．montelagovillage.com and tbirdlodge.com |
| C．zephyrcove.com and travelyellowstone.com | D．travelyellowstone.com and montelagovillage.com |
| A．Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel | B．Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe |
| C．Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas | D．Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly |
| A．Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel | B．Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe |
| C．Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas | D．Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly |
【推荐2】If you walk along the streets, you will find children as young as seven years old walking to school or taking the public bus on their own. If you ride a public bus with a baby or young child, you will find at least three people standing up to give up their seats for you. And as a booming town with a young population, Xiamen has a lot to offer young families with kids.
There are lots of places of interest for you to enjoy. The following are some of them.
※A walking adventure on Gulangyu Islet: There you can have a round-the-island trip by fast boat and the Xiamen Underwater World has a dolphin and sea lion performance and brings you an enjoyment of around 400 types of underwater life from around the world.
Opening hours: 08: 00-18: 00 Click the map!
Price: 70 yuan (adults); 50 yuan (children above 1.4m)
※Wild rides at Guanyinshan Water Park: The park has a wave pool, which creates seven types of wave effects. It also has a hair-raising water ride that speeds down…
Opening hours: 10: 00-20:00 Click the map!
Price: 120 yuan per person; 60 yuan(visitors aged above 60 and below 1.4m)
※Xiamen Firefly Park: Last of all, young nature lovers will enjoy the wonder of watching more than 100, 000 fireflies light the dark night in the firefly park. Children will also learn the roles fireflies play in protecting the ecology by controlling the number of pests.
Opening hours: 19: 30-21: 30 Click the map!
Price: Free for children up to 16 years old
1. If a 1. 3-metre-tall child goes to visit Gulangyu Islet together with his parents, how much should they pay?| A．140 yuan. | B．120 yuan. | C．190 yuan. | D．210 yuan. |
| A．Gulangyu Islet and Xiamen Firefly Park |
| B．Guanyinshan Water Park |
| C．Gulangyu Islet and Guanyinshan Water Park |
| D．Guanyinshan Water Park and Xiamen Firefly Park |
| A．In the newspapers. | B．On the Internet. |
| C．In a magazine. | D．In a guidebook. |
【推荐3】Indoor Sports Games & Activities for Kids
Stuck indoors? No problem. There are plenty of fun sports activities for kids that can be played indoors. Here are the most fun indoor sports activities and games for kids.
Balloon Football
Obviously you don’t want to play football in your family living room, which is why this safer version of football is the perfect indoor sports activity for kids. This game is easy: simply drop a balloon in the middle of a long rectangle table, and have each team try to blow the football toward the other’s side goal. For a funnier, larger than life version of indoor balloon football, check out this must-see video.
Who is eligible: Aged 6+
Hula Hoop
While most might think that Hula Hoops are a solo activity, you can totally play hula hoop with others as a fun kid’s indoor sports activity. The most fun team-based activity using a Hula Hoop is racing: Have two kids spinning Hula Hoops and then try to simultaneously(同时) move, whether they run, shimmy, or herky-jerky their way to the finish line, and is then declared winner!
Who is eligible: Aged 8+
Foam Sports
Foam (泡沫)sports are perfect for indoors, since most foam objects won’t break any windows inside your home! Take your kid to your local department store, and be sure to pick up a foam basketball, foam football, or even Nerf foam guns. Make sure you ensure boundaries in your home when letting your kid play indoors with foam sports toys.
Who is eligible: Aged 4-6
Baseball
Obviously it is ideal to start with a foam ball, and make sure there is enough space around the hitter so that they don’t accidentally hit anyone!
Who is eligible: Aged 5-9
1. What is special about Hula Hoop?| A．It is only a solo activity. | B．It will run toward the goal. |
| C．It can’t be used for competition. | D．Kids can compete with each other. |
| A．It is easy to buy in a store. | B．It doesn’t need boundaries. |
| C．It won’t break glass at home. | D．It is quite soft to carry around. |
