Chinatown, lying in Downtown L.A. near the city’s cultural center, is one of L.A.’s most popular tourist destinations.
I had been heading to Chinatown for about 6 years to hang out until 2012, when I became a member of the neighborhood. After moving in, I started to explore every corner of this amazing place.
A MECCA FOR FOOD
In Chinatown, a mix of new and old restaurants meets everyone’s needs. You can find dim sum at Ocean Seafood and tasty banh mi at Golden Lake Eatery. The cuisine in Chinatown goes beyond Asian food. People are still lining up for fried chicken at Howlin’ Ray’s.
Early birds should stop by Philippe The Original, a local restaurant that’s beloved for French Dip sandwiches, but also serves a good classic American breakfast. Night owls will want to head to Full House Seafood on Hill Street, which is open late into the night.
CHINESE AMERICAN MUSEUM
Food is far from the only reason to visit Chinatown. People interested in history will want to start their trip at the Chinese American Museum (CAM), lying just outside of Chinatown at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. The museum is housed in the Garnier Building, the oldest surviving Chinese building in a major area of California.
CENTRAL PLAZA
A big statue of Bruce Lee has become a must-photograph site in Chinatown’s Central Plaza. The late martial arts star once had a studio in Chinatown at 628 W.College St.
Nearby is Dragon Chasing Pearl, which was originally painted on the wall in 1941 by Tyrus Wong. The artist, who passed away in December 2016 at age 106, was famous for his work in films, particularly as the lead artist on Disney’s Bambi.
1. Which of the following serves both French and American food early in the morning?| A．Ocean Seafood. | B．Golden Lake Eatery. |
| C．Full House Seafood. | D．Philippe The Original. |
| A．It has big attraction for history-lovers. |
| B．It stands near the famous Garnier Building. |
| C．It is situated in the center of Chinatown. |
| D．It is the oldest museum in California. |
| A．Watch Disney films like Bambi. |
| B．Take pictures with martial arts stars. |
| C．Admire Tyrus Wong’s artwork. |
| D．Visit Bruce Lee’s house at 628 W. College St. |
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【推荐1】Opening Notice for the National Museum of China (NMC)
Admission:
NMC is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-17:30 (no entry after 16:30), and is closed on Mondays (except for public holidays). All visitors are required to book online 1-7 days in advance via the NMC official website or WeChat platform.
Audio Guide Rental:
Audio guide devices are available at the West Hall Service Desk for RMB40, with a RMB100 deposit (押金). A valid (有效的) ID is necessary. Damage to an audio guide causes a fee based on the level of damage. Lost devices are subject to payment of the full purchase cost.
Facilities:
Wheelchairs and strollers (婴 儿 推车 ) are available for free use on the day of visit at the Service Desk. A valid ID card and a deposit of RMB500 are required.
Photo Policy:
Photography is allowed in the NMC collection exhibitions without using flash, selfie sticks, or tripods. Temporary exhibits may have specific photo policies, indicated by clear signs put up at both the entrance and the corresponding exhibit halls.
Transportation:
Bus Route:
You can take the No.1, No.2, No. 52, No. 82, No.120 buses, or Sightseeing Line 2, Tourist Bus Line 1 and Line 2 and get off at Tian'anmen East Station.
Metro:
You can take Metro Line 1, get off at Tian'anmen East Station, and exit the station through Exit C.
1. What happens if a rented audio guide device is damaged?| A．An additional fee of RMB40 is charged. |
| B．The visitor is excused from any charges. |
| C．Its full price is charged regardless of the damage. |
| D．Fee for damage is based on the extent of the damage. |
| A．Borrow a wheelchair with a deposit of $500. |
| B．Use a stroller provided by the museum for free. |
| C．Take photos with flashlight, selfie stick or tripod. |
| D．Take pictures of the collections on all exhibitions. |
| A．The No.82 Bus. | B．Tourist Bus Line 52. |
| C．Sightseeing Line 1. | D．Metro Line 2. |
【推荐2】Hotels
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This charming coastal village is a hive of activity, with a bustling courtyard and plenty besides.
● Prepare to take a first class virtual journey around the world with Warner. Food, live amusement and more themed around each fabulous destination on each night of your stay
● Set in 32 acres of gardens and grounds, with stunning coastal views
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● Enjoy a stay at this perfect seaside setting with amazing views of the Solent and spectacular coastal walks
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● Visit the local attractions including Osborne House and The Needles
Cricket Hotel · Two Nights · Half Board
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Enjoy a two night pre-Christmas escape at this wonderful country house set in the rolling Somerset countryside.
● Wonderful live music and shows every night
● Located in 160 acres of Grade II Listed landscaped parkland
● Start your day with a dip in our heated indoor pool or sauna
1. What can visitors enjoy in both Holme Lacy Hotel and Lakeside Village?| A．Swimming indoors. | B．Delicious food. |
| C．Coastal views. | D．Free wine. |
| A．It has wonderful live music. | B．It is famous for its gardens. |
| C．It offers visitors boats for free. | D．It is in the peaceful countryside. |
| A．Lakeside Village. | B．Bembridge Hotel. |
| C．Holme Lacy Hotel. | D．Cricket Hotel. |
【推荐3】Two years ago, a blind person, Jorge Spielmann started the Blind Cow in the city of Zurich, Switzerland. Almost all the people who worked there, as the restaurant was named, were also blind. Now, not just the blind, but even people who can see with their eyes gather together in groups to this restaurant for the special experience it provides, apart from the good food it offers. The restaurant is so popular that all the tables are always booked ahead of time.
The idea came to Spielmann while he was working as bartender (酒保) in 1998 at a public exhibit, where people with normal sight walked through completely dark passages by feeling with hands together along with blind people. Then Spielmann changed an unused house into a 60-seat restaurant.
The Blind Cow enables customers who can see to “see” a different world through the eyes of people with no sight. Besides, as no one can see what the others are doing, something like these is common: People put fingers into the meat, the wrong forks are used and people even wipe their mouths on their sleeves (袖子) instead of napkins!
Before entering the dining area, the customers are told the rules of the restaurant: no walking around, no smoking and no flashlights. When arriving, the customers are led in by a waitress with bells tied to her toes. Forming a chain led by the waitress, with hands placed on each others shoulders, the customers walk inside. When the customers want something, they shout to catch the attention of the waitresses.
The bells on the waitresses’ toes help prevent them from bumping (撞) into each other while carrying dishes. Though they admit to some unavoidable bumps, the workers at the Blind Cow say that they don’t have more broken things than any other restaurant. Customers to the restaurant are extra careful not to knock things over.
1. Why do many people with normal sight come to the Blind Cow?| A．To remember the past memories. | B．To show their hidden feelings. |
| C．To have a taste of the good dishes. | D．To go through something different. |
| A．The food price. | B．The table manners. |
| C．The social skills. | D．The taste of dishes. |
| A．Bells should be tied to the customers’ toes. | B．Flashlights mustn’t be used by the customers. |
| C．The customers can’t touch each other’s shoulders | D．The customers shouldn’t shout to the waitresses. |
| A．Enjoy Meals with Strangers | B．Experience the Blind’s Life |
| C．A Special Dark Restaurant | D．A Blind Person’s Success |
【推荐1】Best Selections for Travellers
COMO POINT YAMU
This is a light-filled design heaven. Sharp lines frame views of Phuket’s east coast and a swimming pool overlooks the Bay. The restaurants are equally stylish - Nahmyaa was given a Michelin Plate for its southern Thai dishes, and there’s also a private beach club on a nearby island, which more than makes up for the hotel’s own lack of golden sands.
ROOMS: Villas from£208, B&B. www. comohotels. com
OUR JUNGLE CAMP
Set on the mainland around a three-hour drive north of Phuket lies an old rainforest. Our Jungle Camp’s bamboo huts and treehouses are minimalist and cool enough in the evening. There’s a great restaurant on site and the camp can arrange a variety of activities, including nature hikes and rafting along lazy rivers.
ROOMS: From £15, room only. www. khaosokecoresort. com
THANYAPURA
Go for gold at this fitness resort in the island’s jungly heart. Top athletes come here to take advantage of the excellent facilities, including two swimming pools, tennis courts and boxing rings. Rooms are simple but have everything you need, including comfy beds and power showers.
ROOMS: Villas from £70, B&B. www. thanyapura. com
SALA PHUKET MAI KHAO BEACH
Sala Phuket is perfect for a laid-back beach break. Everything there seems to have been designed to put you at ease: the calming villas and the swimming pool sunken into the lawn. You can spend the day on the beach with a book or relaxing at the spa. The food is superb, too-pastries for breakfast, papaya salads and red curries for lunch and lobster for dinner.
ROOMS: Villas from £109, B&B. www. salahospitality. com
1. What can visitors do at COMO POINT YAMU?| A．Attend design activities. | B．Camp on its private beach. |
| C．Watch stylish performances. | D．Enjoy Thai-flavored food. |
| A．www. comohotels. com. | B．www. khaosokecoresort. com. |
| C．www. salahospitality. com. | D．www. thanyapura. com. |
| A．A jungle explorer. | B．An environmental activist. |
| C．A comfort seeker. | D．A fitness enthusiast. |
Located in southwest Anshun, Guizhou Province, Huangguoshu Waterfall is the largest and most wonderful group of waterfalls in China. With splendid scenery, the waterfall was included in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest waterfall group in 1999. It is 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide, with 17 smaller waterfalls.
Best time to visit: May to October
Admission: 180 yuan(March 1 to Oct. 31); 160 yuan off-season(Nov. 1 to Feb. 28)
Shigatse, Tibet
Kanas Lake, lying in a valley in the Altai Mountains, is located near the very northern tip of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous(自治的)Region. The lake is famous for its fantastic natural landscape and mysterious local legend. It is surrounded by thick layers of forest, and the color of the water changes according to different seasons, weather and depth. Kanas Nature Reserve founded in 1980 is now considered a paradise(天堂)for travelers and hikers.
Best time to visit: June, September
Admision: 150 yuan(April 1 to Oct. 31); 80 yuan of-season(Nov. 1 to March 31)
Jiuzhai Valley, Sichuan
Jiuzhai Valley in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is a magical fairyland in nature that enchants tourists with mountains, forests, lakes, waterfalls and crowded wildlife. During autumn, colorful leaves are reflected in the clear waters. Lakes vary in color according to their depths, angles and surroundings, striking a lively contrast with the blue sky and snow-white clouds.
Best time to visit: September to October
Admission: 220 yuan(April 1 to Nov. 15); 80 yuan(Nov. 16 to March 30)
Changbai Mountain, Jilin
Changbai Mountain in southeastern Jilin Province is located on the border(边界)between China and North Korea. Considered as the most famous mountain in northeast China, Changbai Mountain has rich biodiversity(生物多样性). With an average altitude of 2,000 meters, the mountain is well-known for its snowy scenery, cool summers and many mineral springs.
Admission: 100 yuan for adults; 50 yuan for children
Hours: 8 a. m. to 4p. m.
1. Which of the places below best suits travelers and hikers?| A．Huangguoshu Waterfall. | B．Shigatse. | C．Jiuzhai Valley. | D．Changbai Mountain. |
| A．300yuan. | B．250 yuan. | C．200 yuan. | D．150 yuan. |
| A．A science magazine. | B．A travel journal. | C．A teacher's handbook. | D．A personal diary. |
【推荐3】Opening Notice for the National Museum of China (NMC)
Admission:NMC is open from Tuesday to Sunday,9:00-17:30(no entry after 16:30), and is closed on Mondays(except for public holidays). All visitors are required to book online 1-7 days in advance via the NMC official website or WeChat platform.
Audio Guide Rental:Audio guide devices are available at the West Hall Service Desk for RMB40, with a RMB100 deposit. A valid ID is necessary. Damage to an audio guide causes a fee based on the level of damage. Lost devices are subject to payment of the full purchase cost.
Facilities:Wheelchairs and strollers are available for free use on the day of visit at the Service Desk. A valid ID card and a deposit of RMB500 are required.
Photo Policy:Photography is allowed in the NMC collection exhibitions without using flash, selfie sticks, or tripods. Temporary exhibits may have specific photo policies, indicated by clear signs put up at both the entrance and the corresponding exhibit halls.
Transportation:Bus Route:
You can take the No.1, No.2, No.52, No.82, No.120 buses, or Sightseeing Line 2, Tourist Bus Line 1 and Line 2 and get off at Tian’an men East Station.
Metro:
You can take Metro Line 1, get off at Tian’anmen East Station, and exit the station through Exit C.
1. What happens if a rented audio guide device is damaged?| A．An additional fee of RMB40 is charged. | B．The visitor is excused from any charges. |
| C．Its full price is charged regardless of the damage. | D．Compensation is based on the extent of the damage. |
| A．Borrow a wheelchair with a deposit of $500. |
| B．Use a stroller provided by the museum for free. |
| C．Take photos with flashlight, selfie stick or tripod. |
| D．Take pictures of the collections on all exhibitions. |
| A．The No.82 Bus. | B．Sightseeing Line 1. |
| C．Tourist Bus Line 52． | D．Metro Line 2. |
| Keep Shower Doors Spotless Longer Waterrepelling sprays (such as RainX) aren't just great for your car. Applying a coat to your shower doors will prevent the buildup of mildew(霉菌) and other residue. |  |
| Pick Up Glass Fragments Easily Collecting the larger pieces of a broken glass or dish is usually easy enough, but picking up those tiny slivers and shards can be tricky. One way to do it is to press a slice of soft bread over the area. Just be careful not to cut yourself when you toss the bread in the garbage. |  |
| Sweeten Your Yogurt Without Sugar Flavored yogurts often contain dozens of grams of sugar, but plain yogurt can be pretty blah. Add flavor without many calories with a few drops of vanilla, mint, or almond extract. You can also microwave your favourite into a compote(蜜饯) and, once it's cool, swirl it into the yogurt. |  |
| Spend Less on Hotel Rooms Weekend bookers tend to luck out when it comes to snagging the best rate. Prices are lowest on Fridays and Saturdays, according to the most recent data from travel site kayak.com. Absolutely avoid booking on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, when prices are highest. |  |
1. We can learn from the passage that ________.
| A．covering the shower door with your coat keeps it spotless longer |
| B．soft bread can be used to pick up tiny glass fragments |
| C．yogurt can be made sweeter if you add your favourite fruit and microwave it |
| D．prices of hotel rooms are the lowest on Fridays and Saturdays |
| A．Drama in real life. | B．Everyday miracles. |
| C．Tell your stories. | D．We found a fix. |
【推荐2】Here we asked some reviewers to share their favorite summer reads.
The Book of Delights by Ross Gay
This volume of essays from poet Ross Gay offers a glimpse of nearly every small thing and every simple happy moment on a daily basis for a year. Along the way, he reflects on nature, race, and our connections to each other. Whether you’re traveling or staying at home for the summer, it’s the perfect read to inspire observing every little corner of the world with a bit more care and delight.
Travels with My Aunt by Graham Greene
An incurious, retired English banker, Henry Pulling, travels the world with his odd Aunt Augusta after they meet at his mother’s funeral. Henry visits a church for dogs in Brighton, smokes on a train and lands in a jail after blowing his nose on a red scarf honoring the government. Traveling with Henry out of his comfort zone is a delightful journey.
The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer
The title of the novel is the name of a group of teens at an arts summer camp. It’s about how they do or don’t fulfill their potential as they grow into adulthood. But really it’s about how friends help you see — and become — yourself. It’s wonderful and juicy and so interesting.
Act One by Moss Hart
I’d never heard the term “second-acting” until I read Moss Hart’s firsthand account of jumping the 1920s crowds in his teens, so he could sneak (溜) in with them to enjoy Broadway jokes and songs. The story tells how Hart rose from poverty to write classic comedies and directed My Fair Lady. “Reading of his exploration is what brought me back to my own childhood.”
1. What do Ross Gay’s essays mainly focus on?| A．Everyday little joys in life. | B．Major events over his lifetime. |
| C．Links between man and nature. | D．The corners of the future world. |
| A．Graham Greene. | B．Henry Pulling. |
| C．Aunt Augusta. | D．Meg Wolitzer. |
| A．The Book of Delights. | B．The Interestings. |
| C．Travels with My Aunt. | D．Act One. |
【推荐3】Whatever your mood, here are a few of the best fiction and non-fiction books to get you thinking about reading plans, from classic novels to fantasy stories.
Beartown
Beartown, by Fredrik Backman, is about a small forest town with a big dream. The town’s junior hookey team is about to compete in the national semi-finals — in which they actually have a shot of winning. But unexpectedly, the match is the catalyst for a violent act that will leave a town in turmoil. It’s an engrossing book about community, loyalty ( 忠诚) , and the responsibilities of friendship that’s perfect to read in winter.
The Year of Living Danishly
The Year of Living Danishly, by Helen Russell, is one of the best books to read in wintertime, about how the Danes live (and cope with winter). Danish culture is shown in the book. It makes for a more beautiful addition to your bookshelf.
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat (退避) in Difficult Times
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times is Katherine May’s bestselling memoir and guide to the power of rest and retreat in difficult times. If you’re struggling with low energy, depression, or feeling lost, this is the ideal book to read in winter.
A Winter Book: Selected Stories
A Winter Book: Selected Stories is the perfect collection to retreat into in winter. It features thirteen winter stories from Tove Jansson’s first book for adults, The Sculptors Daughter, plus seven of the beloved Finnish writer’s most cherished (珍爱的) later stories.
1. Which book will you choose if you are interested in the Danish culture?| A．Beartown. |
| B．The Year of Living Danishly. |
| C．A Winter Book: Selected Stories. |
| D．Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times. |
| A．It is a guidebook. |
| B．It is a travel diary |
| C．It is a collection of stories. |
| D．It is a new historical fiction |
| A．They are classic novels. |
| B．They are about community and loyalty. |
| C．They are ideal books for winter reading. |
| D．They are Finnish writer’s most cherished stories. |
