Iceland is a northern European country with amazing natural beauty and oceans around. There are a number of volcanoes (火山). It has a short summer which lasts from June to August. The long winter starts from September and ends next May.
Summer in Iceland is a golden season for tourists. Every year, people from all over the world come here to see the beautiful sights and enjoy the exciting whale-seeing.
In winter, when people in Iceland finish their daily work, they will have different special activities to spend the long dark night. Skating, riding snow motorbikes and having parties can really make an exciting night. After all the fun, a hot bath must be the first choice to relax. There are also story-telling activities for children, which can teach them to be strong and kind. The most popular stories are about Christmas in Iceland.
Because of a long cold winter, Iceland has a short growing season. The food problem was always a headache for Iceland in the past. It had to buy most of its food from other countries, Later, when farmers learned to use lights and underground heat to grow crops (庄稼) all year round in the greenhouse, things changed a lot.
Living in such a nice environment, most people in Iceland live a happy life. According to a survey about happiness made each year in Europe, Iceland is always among the top 3.
1. What does the underlined word “It” refer to (指代) in Paragraph 1?A.The ocean. | B.Natural beauty. | C.Iceland. | D.The volcano. |
A.In spring. | B.In summer. | C.In autumn. | D.In winter. |
A.What is the first choice to relax after the fun. |
B.How people in Iceland finish their daily work. |
C.What stories are the most popular in Iceland. |
D.How people in Iceland spend the long dark night. |
A.Because there are oceans around. | B.Because there is a long hot summer. |
C.Because there is a long cold winter. | D.Because there are a number of volcanoes. |
A.Iceland, a Poor Country | B.Food Problems in Iceland |
C.Colorful Activities in Iceland | D.Iceland, an Amazing Country |
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【推荐1】Not everyone knows that Mogao Caves in China has a “little sister” — Yulin Caves, which is smaller but better preserved than Mogao Caves. This “little sister” has the most brilliant murals (壁画) which are large in scale (规模) and diverse in forms and skills, with much art value. Here is some information to refer to when planning your tour here.
Daily Itinerary (行程)
DAY 1: Visit Mingshashan in the middle afternoon when it is not very hot and sunburn is low.
DAY 2: Visit Yulin Caves. You can visit up to 6 caves. After that, drive about 30 minutes to Suoyangcheng.
DAY 3: Visit the newly opened Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center. You will watch two short but well-produced educational documentary movies about Mogao Caves. After the movies, take the interzonal bus to Mogao Caves.
Highlights of This Tour
●In-depth tour of Mogao Caves and Yulin Caves
●Visiting Suoyangcheng — an ancient ruined city 2,000 years ago
●Private tour package covering airport pick-up, accommodation, sightseeing and private tour guide
Basic Information about Price
●$380 per person
●This price is based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in 4-star hotels and traveling with our private tour in low seasons.
●This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, group size, hotel, class, etc. If you want a lower price, you can get more people to join you, or use economy class hotels.
1. When can tourists see the documentary movies?A.On Day 1. | B.On Day 2. | C.On Day 3. | D.Any day. |
A.An old living city. | B.In-depth travel in private. |
C.Free accommodations. | D.Two brilliant tour guides. |
A.In a history textbook. | B.On a travel agency website. |
C.In an academic journal. | D.On an exhibition of murals. |
【推荐2】It’s a big world out there, and there’s not nearly enough time to see it all in a lifetime. Wherever you’re going, the key to a great travelling experience is preparation and information. So whether you’re heading off on a short package tour or planning a “round-the-world” adventure, it includes working out how much you have to spend, where you’ll stay, who you’ll travel with and any documents(证件)you’ll need. We can help you so you can soon be on your way to that great trip.
A backpacker’s survival guide
Backpacking, it seems, has never been hotter. Young people everywhere are longing to experience backpacking and the adventure that is independent travel.
Tips for affordable overseas travel
Looking forward to experiencing the fun and excitement of an overseas trip? Overseas travel doesn’t have to be expensive. You’ll still need to do some serious saving. But with some careful research, planning and budgeting, you can make it. Find out about budget travel, working holidays and discount travel cards to make travel affordable.
Getting around overseas
Once you’ve reached your overseas destinations(目的地), you can often choose a way of getting around to suit the sort of travel experience you want, your available time and your budget.
Staying safe overseas
Looking after your health and well-being when you travel overseas is kind of a no-brainer. You can’t travel if you get sick or injured and you certainly don’t want your long-awaited trip ruined because of an avoidable illness or accident.
Planning your trip
Any overseas travel needs some well-considered planning. These days you can do loads of research via the Internet. Our list of sites at the end of this article will help get you started. Once you get started, researching and planning your trip is almost as fun as actually taking it.
1. What is the key to a successful journey?A.Having enough time. | B.Package and documents. |
C.Having traveling experience. | D.Preparation and information. |
A.Health and well-being. | B.Planning travel means. |
C.Independent backpacking. | D.Discount travel cards. |
A.An available timetable. | B.A survival guide. |
C.An avoidable accident. | D.An affordable budget. |
【推荐3】Summer holidays are back on as the government has released a list of quarantine-exempt(隔离豁 免)countries Britons can travel to from July 10 without needing to self — isolate on their return.
France
Requirements include strict social distancing at bars, cafes and restaurants and face masks worn when walking inside. Beaches have reopened Masks are compulsory on public transports
Plane: Returns from £ 30 in August.
Drive: Eurotunnel Le Shuttle has resumed its Folkestone to Calais service and allows passengers to order food, drink and groceries to their car. From £ 72 per car one-way.
Ferry: Brittany Ferries has resumed its Portsmouth-Caen route from £ 42pp one-way.
Italy
British tourists can travel freely within the country, with the exception of Sardinia , Sicily, Apulia and Calabria. Beaches have reopened, with 1.5-metre social distancing. Most museums are open.
Plane: Returns from £ 17 in August.
Drive: Catch the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, or a ferry, to France and drive to Italy.
Spain
A royal law to wear lace masks has been issued for hotels, restaurants, museums and shops. Failure to obey will result in a £ 100 fine.
Plane: Returns from £ 25 in August.
Ferry: Brittany Ferries' service has resumed. From £ 350 per car.
Croatia
British tourists are welcome but need to fill out a form at enter Croatia before arrival. Restaurants ,hotels and beaches are open. Masks are required by law on public transport.
Plane: Returns from £ 35.
1. What can we learn about British tourists driving to Italy?A.They can arrive before July 10. | B.It is cheaper than taking a plane. |
C.They have to get to France first. | D.It is free to get food and groceries. |
A.To travel the country freely. | B.Not to wear a mask in hotels. |
C.To stand less than 1.5 meters away. | D.Not to obey self-isolation after arrival. |
A.France. | B.Italy. | C.Spain. | D.Croatia. |
【推荐1】The Union Jack is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It is so called because it combines the emblems (象征) of three countries — England, Scotland and Ireland (although since 1921 only Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom).
The term “Union Jack” possibly dates from Queen Anne's time, but its origin is uncertain. It may come from the “Jacket” of the English or Scottish soldiers; or from the name of James Ⅰ who originated the first union in 1603, in either its Latin or French form “Jacobus” or “Jacques”; or as “jack” once meant small, the name may come from a royal proclamation (声明) issued by Charles Ⅱ that the flag should be flown only by ships of the Royal Navy as a jack, a small flag at the bowsprit (船首).
The Union Jack was originally a royal flag (when the present design was made official in 1801, it was ordered to be flown on all the King's forts and castles, but not elsewhere); today it is flown above Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle when the Queen is not in residence. On news of a royal death, the Union Jack will be flown at half-mast (下半旗).
The flying of the Union Jack on public buildings is decided by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport at the Queen's command. The Union Jack is flown on government buildings on days marking the birthdays of members of the royal family, such as the Queen's official birthday, and on the days of the State Opening and prorogation (休会) of Parliament; it is also flown on St David's Day, St George's Day, St Andrew's Day, and St Patrick's Day.
Although the Union Jack originated as a royal flag, it is now also flown by many people and organizations elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Its use as an emblem has extended beyond the form of a flag and the Union Jack is frequently shown on other objects.
1. The reason why the national flag of the United Kingdom is called the Union Jack is that ________.A.the flag is made of jacket |
B.the flag combines the emblems of three countries |
C.the flag shows the symbol of unity |
D.the flag originated from the existence of the United Kingdom |
A.the origin of the national flag |
B.the history of the national flag |
C.the reason why the Union Jack has become the national flag |
D.the way how the Union Jack has become the national flag |
A.The Union Jack Everywhere |
B.The Union Jack at Anytime |
C.National Flag, the Union Jack |
D.The History of the Union Jack |
【推荐2】Beep! Beep! Barcode (条形码) technology makes it faster and easier to buy things in stores. You’ve probably seen the black-and-white zebra stripes (条纹) on product packaging. This year, this great invention is 50 years old!
On a Sunday afternoon in 1971, IBM engineer George Laurer came up with a code that could be printed on food labels (商标). It became the basis for the Universal Product Code, which was used by many grocery companies starting in 1973, according to The New York Times. Before this, cashiers (收银员) had to ring up prices by hand.
Time has proven it to be a great invention. Today, barcodes are scanned (扫描) over 6 billion times every day and used by 2 million companies worldwide, PR Newswire reported.
What information does a barcode contain? Where the product comes from, where it has been, its price, expiration date (过期时间)... you name it. It can also help stores keep track of their products. For example, if there are 10 boxes of milk and a customer buys one, it will be recorded so that the store owner knows there are nine boxes left. In the 1980s, libraries started using barcodes to keep track of books in this way.
“Its creation allowed the first digitization (数字化) in the control of the stock (库存),” José Maria Bonmat from AECOC, a Spanish commercial association, told El Mundo.
The next generation of barcodes, such as QR codes, can hold more information. “They can tell consumers if a product contains allergens (过敏原) or if it is organic (有机的). This provides consumers with a greater level of trust in the products they buy,” said GS 1, an organization that develops global barcode standards.
1. What do we know about barcodes?A.They were first used in New York. |
B.They were invented five decades ago. |
C.They were based on the Universal Product Code. |
D.They were designed by a cashier in a grocery store. |
A.make cashiers' work easier to do |
B.improve the quality of food packaging |
C.help companies better manage their stock |
D.tell consumers more about the products they buy |
A.The importance of barcodes still needs to be proven. |
B.QR codes will replace barcodes in the future. |
C.GS 1 is developing a new type of barcode. |
D.QR codes are more consumer friendly. |
A.What does barcodes tell us? | B.What can barcodes help customers do? |
C.How are barcode widely used worldwide? | D.How is information stored in barcodes? |
【推荐3】Wetlands occur wherever water meets land. Wetlands exist in every country and in every climatic zone. Healthy wetlands store carbon, regulate the water cycle, and support 40% of the world’s biodiversity.
Jiangxi Poyang Lake Nanji Wetlands
Nanji Wetlands is located in the southern part of the main lake area of Poyang Lake, covering a total area of 33,300 hectares. It is an incredibly valuable ecosystem and serves as a vital habitat for various wetland bird species, including many national first-class and second-class protected animals.
Anhui Shengjin Lake National Nature Reserve
The Anhui Shengjin Lake National Nature Reserve is a freshwater lake wetland, with an area of 33,333 hectares. It is primarily set up as the wintering grounds of rare birds. Within the reserve, there are a total of 142 bird species, including 66 species of migratory (迁徙的) birds. This reserve holds the distinction of being the largest natural wintering ground for the hooded crane (丹顶鹤) population worldwide.
Gansu Yellow River Shouqu Wetlands
The Gansu Yellow River Shouqu National Nature Reserve is located within Maqu county. It covers a total area of 203,401 hectares, with 132,067 hectares intended for wetland conservation. The primary objective of this reserve is to protect the highland wetland ecosystem, as well as the habitat of migratory birds, particularly the black-necked crane. In February 2020, it was officially approved as a Wetland of International Importance.
Guangdong Nanpeng Islands Reserve
Established in 2003, Guangdong Nanpeng Islands Reserve covers a total area of 35,679 hectares. In 2015, it was recognized and included in the International Important Wetlands Directory. The main focus of the reserve is to protect the unique underwater natural landscape, the ecosystems of the nearby coastal waters, the important rare and endangered marine (海洋的) animals.
1. Which wetland covers the largest area?A.Nanji Wetlands. |
B.Shengjin Lake National Nature Reserve. |
C.Shouqu Wetlands. |
D.Guangdong Nanpeng Islands Reserve. |
A.To preserve natural landscapes. |
B.To house rare birds in winter. |
C.To reproduce hooded cranes. |
D.To store freshwater. |
A.Highland wetland ecosystem. | B.Marine ecosystems. |
C.Underwater animals. | D.Bird habitats. |