Welcome to Biscayne National Park
Biscayne is not very far from the lights and excitement of downtown Miami. But it has a very different atmosphere from the big city. Established as a national monument in 1968, Biscayne National Park includes the northern part of the world-famous Florida Keys which are low-lying islands or reefs.
Biscayne National Park
If you enjoy water, Biscayne is the park for you. You will find the threatened huge, gentle West Indian manatee, the less gentle American crocodile, several kinds of sea turtles and over 500 species of fish. Four ecosystems come together here, which is what makes the park so diverse. The blending ecosystems create ”edge communities.“
Human history
Human history at Biscayne begins more than 10, 000 years ago. Scientists say evidence of the area’s earliest people is mostly underwater now and learn about these people by examining the hills of shells they left behind. As the population grew, it divided into separate cultures. The groups began making pottery and created trade networks. These Native Americans are called the Tequesta. The Tequesta depended on the rich food source of the sea to survive. They were not centered on farming and had more time than other natives for art and religion. The reefs and rough waters made it difficult for early explorers resulting in more than 50 shipwrecks. Scuba divers today can explore six of them.
Exploring the park
Many visitors to Biscayne National Park choose to explore underwater. Guides lead snorkeling and scuba diving trips. At Boca Chita Key, visitors can explore a lighthouse, a symbol of Biscayne National Park built in the 1930s. But visitors to Biscayne National Park probably are not there to see skyscrapers and city lights. The beauty in Biscayne is quiet waters, rustling mangroves.
1. What is the feature of the ecosystem in the Biscayne National Park?| A．The different species of the animals. | B．The mixed biological communities. |
| C．The low-lying islands or reefs. | D．The clear and warm waters. |
| A．Human history dates back to more than 50, 000 years ago. |
| B．The Native Americans prefer farming to fishing. |
| C．Biscayne is a paradise for the water sports enthusiasts. |
| D．Scuba divers today are to see skyscrapers and city lights. |
| A．A personal diary. | B．geography textbook. | C．A A travel magazine. | D．A book review. |
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【推荐1】When traveling in England, here are some things to keep in mind.
When taking the underground in England, once on the underground train, stand clear of the closing doors. They can give you a pretty hurtful knock if they hit you. When getting on or off the tube train, make sure you mind the gap(缝隙)! This varies from a few inches to a foot at some of the stations.
The saying that English food is boring and tasteless isn’t true, at least not anymore. You’ll find a huge variety of international restaurants, especially in London. Make sure you eat some of the old-fashioned traditional foods in pubs, and wash it down with some local beer!
Come prepared for any sort of weather ——even if the day starts off well, it’s likely that the temperature will change. The best thing to do is layer(分层穿套) your clothes so that you can add or reduce as necessary.
The British are in general very polite people and will expect at least basic politeness from travelers. Pleases and thanks go a long way! At the same time, they like playing jokes on others. Don’t be surprised or offended if you’re called darling, dear, dearie, flower, love, chick, chuck, me duck, son, ma’am or any other similar pet name by someone you don’t know. It’s quite normal.
England is generally quite safe, but you’ll need to be more careful in London and the other large cities, especially at night. Choose an underground train that has plenty of people in it and avoid suburban underground stations at night. There are many night buses you can catch, but try not to do this alone. A licensed cab is often the best choice. Try and leave valuable things in your hotel room, as pickpockets(扒手) do operate in some areas. Be careful of bags especially when in some busy areas.
1. What does the author think of foods in London now?| A．They are old-fashioned. | B．They are boring and tasteless. |
| C．They offer many choices. | D．They are simple yet delicious. |
| A．Have good manners in front of the British. |
| B．Avoid taking the underground in England. |
| C．Call others pet names to show your care. |
| D．Be serious when talking with the British. |
| A．It’s dangerous to travel in England. |
| B．Pickpockets are very common around England. |
| C．People shouldn’t travel by public transportation at night. |
| D．You should be careful when traveling in large cities in England. |
【推荐2】Do you like traveling? If you are interested, come to our travel service (旅行社) as soon as possible. We offer (提供) the following travel lines for you to choose.
2-Day Huai’an Culture Group Tour
How about going to Huai’an for the weekend? You can visit Zhou Enlai Memorial and taste delicious Huaiyang food such as lobsters (龙虾) and crabs (螃蟹).
Tour Price: ¥300
Call us at 800-817-7223.
5-Day Colorful Taiwan Group Tour
If you like to take a round-island trip, Taiwan is the best place for you! You can climb Ali Mountain, go boating in Sun Moon Lake and experience the various culture of the island.
Tour Price: ¥8,500
Call us at 800-850-8288.
8-Day London Private Tour
Come to London to enjoy the view of the Thames (泰晤士河) and visit such places of interest as Tower Bridge and Big Ben.
Tour Price: 1 person: ¥16 ,800 2-5 persons: ¥15,800/person 6-9 persons: ¥13,800/person Call us at 800-830-7288.
1. How long will the Huai’an Culture Group Tour last?| A．Two days. | B．Four days. | C．Five days. | D．Eight days. |
| A．800-817-7223 | B．800-810-6288 | C．800-830-7288 | D．800-850-8288 |
| A．taste Huaiyang food | B．climb Ali Mountain |
| C．enjoy the view of the Thames | D．breathe the fresh air |
【推荐3】Railay Princess Resort and Spa is situated in Ao Nang, just 40 minutes from Krabi International Airport. It also has a coffee bar and an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy a range of relaxing treatments and beauty therapy at the in-house Waree Spa. It provides family-friendly facilities, with room designs and services for families both large and small, plus a kids club and a playground. It also has a gym with a swimming pool.
Rooms at Railay Princess are peaceful and have a refrigerator, a mini bar and cable TV. Hot drinks can be made with the available tea and coffee supplies and enjoyed in the comfort of the room’s sitting area. Railay Princess Resort and Spa features both a restaurant and a bar where guests are able to relax at the end of the day with a meal and a drink. Breakfast is available each morning and can be enjoyed in the comfort of the rooms.
Railay Princess Resort and Spa is surrounded by the area’s well-known sightseeing attractions, including Princess Lagoon, which is within walking distance.
Features:
General: Room Service, Restaurant, Air Conditioned, Mini Bar, Refrigerator, Cable TV, Bath, Coffee / Tea Maker, Hair Dryer, Shower, Private Bathroom, Private Toilet, Kids Club, Packed Lunches
Activities: Fitness Room, Swimming Pool, Beauty Centre, Garden, Karaoke, Water Activities, Playground, Spa and Wellness Centre, Child Pool, Outdoor Pool
Services: Business Centre, 24-Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Babysitting, Conference Rooms, Currency Exchange, Meeting Rooms, Laundry Service, Photocopier, Ticket Service Parking: There is an airport shuttle (摆渡车) that runs from the hotel.
Check-in: From 2:00 p.m.
Check-out: By 11:30 a.m.
1. In Railay Princess Resort and Spa, people can do all of the following things EXCEPT ____.| A．have fun with their kids | B．walk their dog |
| C．have a drink in the bar | D．have a relaxing spa experience |
| A．They can make coffee or tea in the room by themselves. |
| B．They can cook because the rooms are equipped with kitchens. |
| C．They can have a good view of Princess Lagoon. |
| D．They can have breakfast and dinner from the restaurant in their room. |
| A．At 12 a.m. | B．At 4:00 p.m. |
| C．At 3:30 p.m. | D．At 10:30 a.m. |
【推荐1】Recently, we have been stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic but our hearts are always on the way to travel. Here are private tours of some popular ancient cities in China for recommendation.
Pingyao Ancient CityTour
Located in Shanxi Province, Pingyao Ancient City was founded in the 14th century and now covers an area of 225 hectares. This city is a complete building including ancient walls, streets, shops, and temples. This three-day tour will show you an outstanding example of the developments in architectural style and urban planning of the Han cities.
Price: 2200 yuan per person and a 30% discount for kids under 12. Tel: 0358-3892679
Lijiang Ancient City Tour
Located in Yunnan Province, Lijiang Ancient City was founded in 1127. The roads in the town are paved with colored pebbles(鹅卵石), and there are many stone bridges built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In this one-week tour, you can enjoy the beauty of this amazing city, visit Black Dragon Pool, and Lion Hill and experience Dongba Culture from Naxi ethnic group.
Price: 3800 yuan per person and a 25% discount for kids under 10. Tel:0871-7992586
Fenghuang Ancient City Tour
Located in Hunan Province, Fenghuang Ancient City is regarded as the most beautiful city in China. Built in 1704, this city is known for its charming scenery of multiple ancient buildings and the rich culture of Miao, Tujia and other minority ethnic groups. You can appreciate the antique flavor of this old city, feel the rich culture, and explore the remaining traces of the famous historical figures and great writers in our two-day tour.
Price: 2600 yuan per person and a 20% discount for kids under 10. Tel:0937-6092582
Langzhong Ancient City Tour
Located in northeastern Sichuan, Langzhong Ancient City is a key military position with a history of 2, 300 years. Also, Langzhong is an important part of the Three Kingdoms Culture. In this five-day tour, you can visit this mysterious ancient city, taste delicious Sichuan cuisine, and enjoy culture shows including Langzhong Lantern Drama and Sichuan Shadow Puppetry.
Price: 3000 yuan per person and a 25% discount for kids under 12. Tel: 0823-9033420
1. If a couple with a kid aged 9 visit Fenghuang Ancient City, how much should they pay?| A．7800 yuan. | B．7280 yuan. | C．5720 yuan. | D．5200 yuan. |
| A．Lion Hill. | B．Miao Culture. | C．Black Dragon Pool. | D．Dongba Culture. |
| A．Pingyao Ancient City Tour | B．Lijiang Ancient City Tour |
| C．Fenghuang Ancient City Tour | D．Langzhong Ancient City Tour |
【推荐2】Gene-edited Foods: Yes or No?
Gene-edited foods could soon be hitting supermarket shelves in the UK as the government announced plans to allow gene-edited foods to be sold unlabeled in British supermarkets, promoting an outcry from some consumers who claim they “should be given a choice”.
GE foods are produced using the gene-editing tool CRISPR, which edits the existing DNA of a plant or animal. Unlike genetically modified food, gene-edited food contains no “foreign” DNA from other species. Scientists use a specialized protein to make tiny changes to the organism’s DNA that could occur naturally or through selective breeding.
Environment Secretary George Eustice insisted that GE products would not need to be advertised as such because they are “fundamentally natural”. However, Scotland and Wales both vowed to reject the move, and Britain’s biggest supermarkets have so far refused to confirm if they will stock the foods.
Now let’s take a closer look at some of the GE foods that could be on shelves in the UK as early as next year.
Vitamin D-boosted tomatoes
Tomatoes have been genetically engineered to produce more vitamin D. Researchers claim that the “super” fruits could help reduce the risk of developing diseases such as cancer, Parkinson’s disease and dementia (痴呆).
Mushrooms that don’t go brown
A variety of white button mushroom has been genetically edited so that it doesn’t go brown when sliced. The researchers used CRISPR to remove a small piece of one gene that causes mushroom browning. Thus it can stay on supermarket shelves for longer, reducing food waste.
Bread that reduces cancer risk from burnt toast
Acrylamide (丙烯酰胺), a substance that can cause cancer, is created when bread is baked or toasted. Researchers have edited the genome (基因组) of wheat to reduce its production of the cancer-causing chemical.
Chickens resistant to bird flu
Researchers have used gene-editing techniques to grow chicken cells that are unable to replicate the bird flu virus in a lab. They edited a section of chicken DNA to make it resistant to the virus.
1. What can be known about GE foods?| A．They edit their own existing DNA. |
| B．They have foreign DNA from other species. |
| C．They are completely as natural as ordinary foods. |
| D．They are exactly the same as genetically modified foods. |
| A．The UK government supports GE foods. | B．George Eustice is against GE foods. |
| C．Some consumers object to GE foods being sold. | D．Britain’s biggest supermarkets welcome GE foods. |
| A．vitamin D-boosted tomatoes’ | B．mushrooms that don’t go brown |
| C．bread that reduces cancer risk from burnt toast | D．chickens resistant to bird flu |
【推荐3】Art Museum, CUHK
A unit of the Institute of Chinese Studies in the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), the Art Museum researches and displays a wide range of works of art. Exhibitions on Chinese art are held all year round.
Address: Art Museum, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, New Territories
Tel: +852 3943 7416
How to get there: MTR (香港地铁) University Station and take CUHK shuttle bus to Central Campus.
Hong Kong Arts Centre
Hong Kong Arts Centre has been focusing on contemporary arts and culture in Hong Kong and abroad since it was founded in 1977. It includes theatres, galleries, studios, a restaurant, a café as well as offices owned by local and international arts and culture organizations.
Address: 2 Harbor Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island
Tel: +852 2582 0200
How to get there: MTR Wan Chai Station Exit C, go straight to Harbor Road. Turn left to the Arts Centre.
Hong Kong Film Archive
Come here to be absorbed in the magic of Hong Kong’s splendid cinema history. Film lovers should be careful—you might never get out of the Resource Centre, which houses an enormous number of books, magazines, newspapers and audio-visual materials.
Address: 50 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong Island
Tel: +852 2739 2139
How to get there: MTR Sai Wan Ho Station Exit A, walk through Tai Hong Street to Lei King Road for five minutes.
University Museum & Art Gallery, HKU
The University Museum & Art Gallery, in the University of Hong Kong (HKU), focuses on artistic and cultural experiences that are available to people from all walks of life. The museum houses over one thousand items of Chinese antiques, including bronzes and paintings.
Address: 90 Bonham Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong Island
Tel: +852 2241 5500
How to get there: MTR HKU Station Exit A.
1. Which of the following galleries does NOT locate in Hong Kong Island?| A．University Museum & Art Gallery, HKU. | B．Hong Kong Arts Centre. |
| C．Hong Kong Film Archive. | D．Art Museum, CUHK. |
| A．+852 2241 5500. | B．+852 2739 2139. |
| C．+852 2582 0200. | D．+852 3943 7416. |
| A．Visitors can find it on 90 Lei King Road. |
| B．It’s a good place to visit for traditional Chinese painting lovers. |
| C．Visitors can get there at University Station by subway. |
| D．It mainly focuses on contemporary arts and culture. |
