This Bali Motorbike City Tour is very interesting and you can see closely the real Balinese urban with their social life and traditional cultures. You can experience the best places of interest in Denpasar Bali.
Kumbasari Market
Kumbasari Market and Badung Market can be seen as one unit. Kumbasari Market is just a stone’s throw away from Pasar Badung. Kumbasari Market is the perfect complement (补充) to Badung Market as it is a pure art market. Paintings, or woodcarvings, just to name a few, can be bought at Pasar Kumbasari for very local prices.
Jalan Legian
In this street, we will find so many shops along the street selling trinkets and stuff. It is one of the most happening places to shop in Kuta. We can buy a variety of goods from here. There are also luxury dress shops on Legian street. We will also notice a 2002 bombing memorial (纪念碑) on the street.
Krisna Sunset Road
Here, we will find Bali souvenirs at a perfect price. Find bags, necklaces, sarongs, fabrics, wooden craft, and even local food items. It is a perfect place for last-day shopping and buy all things on your shopping list from here.
Balinese Cuisine class at The Amala
Balinese Cuisine is one of the most complex, varied and delicious cuisines in the world. Eating real Balinese food is an unforgettable cultural experience. You will get to be guest sous chef for the day, starting in the morning picking the best produce at market, then discussing recipes and finally preparing, cooking and sampling your own delicious creations.
1. What do we know about Badung Market?| A．It only deals in artworks. | B．It sells goods at a very high price. |
| C．It is the best place to visit in Bali | D．It is a perfect choice for last-day shopping. |
| A．Learn painting. | B．Taste local food |
| C．Purchase top-end clothes. | D．Visit a war museum. |
| A．Kumbasari Market. | B．Jalan Legian. | C．Krisna Sunset Road. | D．The Amala. |
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【推荐1】Dubai has become one of the top destinations for tourists.It's considered as the tourism centre in the region.You will find everything you can expect in Dubai ranging from deserts to beautifully built malls.People from around the world visit Dubai for enjoying its wonders.
If you are in Dubai,avoid driving yourself.There are various reasons for this.Firstly,Dubai has strict laws and if you haven't a driving license you might be up the creek.Secondly,Dubai is considered as one of the most dangerous driving places because it has the highest death rates on roads per capita in the world.Thirdly,you might be unaware of destinations.So,avoid driving yourself as much as possible and try to use public transports like taxis,buses and metro trains.
Gulf is hot and the temperature there often reaches above 60 celsius degree especially from April to October,So, if you are planning to visit Dubai,you had better avoid months of extreme hotness and plan your trip in winter so you can fully enjoy the wonders of Dubai without getting worried about weather conditions.
There are different types of hotels ranging from cheap to more expensive ones.So,select one according to your trip budget.However,make sure your hotel is not even close to a construction site.This is because construction in Dubai is being carried out 24 hours non-stop and if you choose a hotel near such a site you might be in trouble because of construction noise.Therefore,always book a room away from such trouble-making places.
In short,for making your trips to Dubai pleasant,you should always prepare beforehand—select the winter weather and book a hotel that’s not close to noisy places.You should also try to avoid the things that might create trouble if you like driving by your own without a driving license and without knowing the destination.
1. In the second paragraph,the author mainly tends to tell us that .| A．people had better not drive themselves in Dubai | B．the traffic laws in Dubai are very strict |
| C．it's import to have a driving license | D．the public transports in Dubai are good enough |
| A．in use | B．in trouble | C．in training | D．in tune |
| A．spring | B．summer | C．autumn | D．winter |
| A．Because it won't be safe. | B．Because you won't have a good rest. |
| C．Because it will cost you lots of money. | D．Because it will be too far from the center of the city. |
【推荐2】Venice is a famous 1, 700-year-old city and one of Italy’s most important cities and a very romantic travel destination.
Transportation in Venice
The Grand Canal，which cuts through the center of the city, is like Venice’s main street in this canal-filled city. The boats runs along the Grand Canal from the train station and makes many stops, so it’s a good way to visit the main canal and get a good overview of the city. If you want something more up close and personal, take a taxi and a gondola, though they tend to be more expensive.
Venice Festivals
Venice’s Carnevale held 40 days before Easter, is one of the most lively and colorful celebrations in Italy. The Venetians go all out, wearing festive masks and costumes for a 10-day street party. In July, there’s the Redentore Regatta, an important festival held right on the Grand Canal.
Guided Tours
You’ll find guided tours for every place worth visiting, from well-known palaces to lesser-known destinations. Also, there are food tours and classes in rowing, cooking or making those beautiful theatrical masks Venice is famous for.
When to Go
Since it’s near the sea. Venice has gentle weather, although it can be rainy there nearly all year round. Venice experiences high-water flooding about 60 days a year, from October through early January. In Venice, make sure you have some way to check the changeable weather every day.
1. Which transportation will you choose if you want to have a good overview of the city?| A．By gondolas. | B．By car. |
| C．By train. | D．By boat. |
| A．Carnevale. | B．Easter. |
| C．Redentore Regatta. | D．Christmas. |
| A．stay in a romantic hotel | B．wear a nice mask. |
| C．know its weather first. | D．take a guided tour |
For centuries Lviv, located 50 kilometers from the Poland-Ukraine border, was an important stopping point on the main trade routes between the east and west. During the Renaissance, the city could afford Italy's finest architects because every merchant passing through was forced to stay and sell their goods for at least two weeks. "It was a very smart move to collect money from them," said Yaroslav Hrytsak, a local historian, adding, "It kept the wealth in the city, and that wealth has been transformed into architectural richness."
Many historic buildings remain but Lviv's prosperity didn't survive its bloody history. Over the centuries, the city fell under the rule of Poland, Austria, Austria-Hungary, Russia and the Nazi Germany. In addition, both Sweden and Turkey tried unsuccessfully to conquer the city. Then for almost half a century Lviv was ruled by the Soviet Union (苏联). With that, the city was condemned to relative obscurity(无闻). But recently things have started to change. Lviv experienced a sudden 40% increase in tourism in early2010, which was the highest rate in Europe. Just last month, its gates opened even wider, when Lviv became a host city for the Euro 2012 football championships.
So how has this happened? With the Soviet collapse, some saw new opportunities for reviving Lviv's former wealth and fame.
Limelight networks is a US-founded company. It's one of many digital tech firms to have opened offices in Lviv over the past few years. "It had good growth and experience in the US, however, the company needs more talent to do the new cool projects and products for our customers. This is why we're here in Ukraine." said CEO of Limelight networks.
Lviv's unexpected abundance of I.T. talent is in fact a legacy(遗产) of the former Soviet Union. To help the military, many Soviet universities focused on turning out world-class engineers and Lviv's university is still producing them. Now, the city is home to 23 higher education institutions.
It's clear that the city of Lviv does not intend to remain a hidden jewel for much longer.
1. Which of the following countries didn't rule Lviv in history?
| A．Sweden | B．Poland | C．Russia | D．Germany |
| A．Because of Lviv's cheap work force. |
| B．Because of Lviv's beautiful scenery. |
| C．Because of Lviv's abundant IT talent. |
| D．Because of Lviv's rich natural resources. |
| A．it is likely that more universities will be set up in Lviv. |
| B．it is difficult for Lviv to revive its former wealth and fame. |
| C．it is possible that Lviv will become a European cultural capital. |
| D．it won't be long before Lviv regains its former fame. |
【推荐1】The city of Rotterdam is planning to take apart a famous old bridge so that the world’s largest sailboat can be brought through the city once it’s completed. However, not everyone is happy about the plan.
Rotterdam’s Koningshaven Bridge, which local people call “De Hef”, is no longer in use. It’s an old bridge that was damaged by bombing during World War II. But it’s still important to many people in Rotterdam. When the city planned to take the bridge down in the 1990s, many people complained. Instead, the city fixed the bridge up and left it in place as a monument.
That’s a problem for the boat building company Oceanco. The company is building a huge sailboat, and the boat is too big to fit under the bridge. When the boat is finished, it’s expected to cost more than $500 million. It will be the world’s largest sailboat. Large sailboats are often called yachts but this is a super yacht. It will be 417 feet (127 meters.) long. When it’s finished , it will also be taller than the bridge. So Oceanco has asked the city to take the central part of the bridge down to allow the boat to pass through. The city has agreed and the government plans to rebuild the bridge afterward. Oceanco will have to pay for all the work done for the bridge. The work is expected to take a few weeks some time this summer.
The locals are upset about the plan of taking a historic monument apart. Despite the public’s protest against the plan, the city appeared to agree to the arrangement. Last week, a person speaking for the mayor said that the Koningshaven River is the only path the sailboat can take to the sea. The mayor’s office also pointed out the arrangement has economic efficiency, including providing a lot of jobs for the well-being of local people.
1. What happened to Rotterdam’s Koningshaven Bridge?| A．It was taken down in the 1990s. |
| B．It was damaged in World War II. |
| C．It was destroyed and then deserted. |
| D．It was fixed and returned to normal. |
| A．To pay for the work done to the bridge |
| B．To complete the sailboat in a few weeks. |
| C．To get the bridge pulled down for the boat. |
| D．To make the sailboat long and tall month. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Excited | C．Opposed. | D．Optimistic |
| A．National pride. | B．Economic benefits |
| C．Tourism development. | D．Local industries. |
【推荐2】Three Blocks of Stones Forest Park
Three Blocks of Stones Forest Park, located in the southeast of Fushun, is a high and beautiful mountain, on the top of which there are three large blocks of stones, accounting for its name. It is covered with thick and tall trees, with a clear and clean river flowing down it…
Opening time: 8：30～16：30 (from April 1st to October 31st)
Admission ticket: 45 yuan (free for kids under 7 years old)
Telephone number: 13823011112
Fushun Royal Ocean World
Fushun Royal Ocean World, located in the west of Fushun, is made up of aquarium, surf house, and water park in it. Here you can see many rare sea creatures and polar animals. And also you can have a good time surfing or playing in the water park…
Opening time: 8：30～16：30
Admission ticket: 90 yuan/adult 50 yuan/kid (free for kids under 5 years old, accompanied by at least one adult)
Telephone number: 55556000
Hetuala City
Hetuala city is Manchurian, where the later jin was located. The ancestors of Nurhachi(努尔哈赤) used to live here, and the Nu Zhen nationality once settled here. This city, which lies in the far north of Fushun, is divided into two parts, the inner city and the outer city…
Opening time: 8：00～17：00
Admission ticket: 80 yuan (free for kids under 5 years old and the elderly over 70 years old)
Telephone number: 15904130413
Exhibition hall of Fushun war criminals
Exhibition hall of Fushun war criminals, was built in May 1986.982 Japanese war criminals were once put in prison here. The emperor of Manchukuo, Puyi and his ministers were also transformed into ordinary people here. In the exhibition hall, over 800 historical pictures and more than 500 material objects are on display. It is a good patriotic education base for all the people, especially the students. Exhibition hall of Fushun war criminals is just in the center of Fushun.
Opening time: 8：30～16：00 (closed every Monday)
Admission ticket: 70 yuan (free for kids and all the primary and junior students and the elderly over 70. Free for all on September 18th)
Telephone number: 55918918
1. If a person is interested in nature and breathing fresh air, which number should he call?| A．55918918. | B．15904130413. |
| C．55556000. | D．13823011112. |
| A．135 yuan. | B．230 yuan. |
| C．240 yuan. | D．140 yuan. |
| A．Three Blocks of Stones Forest Park. |
| B．Exhibition hall of Fushun war criminals. |
| C．Fushun Royal Ocean World. |
| D．Hetuala City. |
| A．they are open all the year |
| B．they are located in the same city |
| C．they are all free for kids |
| D．they all have something to do with history |
【推荐3】Asia is the birthplace of the world's three ancient civilizations: ancient China, ancient India and Babylon. Each
gave the world different architectural styles and global landmarks. Let's take a look at the architecture of Asian civilizations.
1. The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an ancient defense project with the longest construction time and the largest workload put into a landmark, extending to a total length of more than 50,000 kilometers. Only when you have been to the Great Wall and experienced its majesty can you truly say you have visited China.
2. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
The Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest religious (宗教的）sights in the world, built on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura (present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum(陵墓）。
3.Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white mausoleum on the south bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was constructed in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah as the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage”.
4.The Senso-ji, Japan
The Senso-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Close to the temple is a five-story pagoda, Shinto shrine, the Asakusa Shrine, as well as shops with traditional goods in the Nakamise-dori. The Sensoji temple is dedicated to Kannon Bosatsu(观音菩萨）, the Bodhisattva of compassion.
1. Of the four sites,which one is NOT related to religion?| A．The Great Wall. | B．Angkor Wat. |
| C．Taj Mahal | D．The Senso-ji. |
| A．They both cover large areas. | B．They both date back to 17th century. |
| C．They are both Muslim art. | D．They are both mausoleums. |
| A．Know about Muslim culture. | B．Appreciate Japanese ancient architecture. |
| C．Buy some souvenirs. | D．Admire Kannon Bosatsu. |
【推荐1】A Whale of a Time
The annual whale festival in Hermanus, South Africa, kicks off today. The coastal town, located on the Western Cape about 1.5 hours from Cape Town, is well-known for whale watching. It is one of the best locations in the world to witness the migration of southern fight whales. The festival, which is the only eco-arts festival in South Africa, attracts upward of 130, 000 visitors.
Hermanus also takes pride in the world’s only “Whale Crier”. His job is to go around and herald the whereabouts of whales to everyone—with his horn. Fortunately, the timing of the festival almost guarantees a whale sighting—as close as a few meters from shore!
The whales are, of course, the main attraction of the festival, but many more terrific activities are available. The seaside environment, with the mountains as a backdrop, makes an ideal setting to enjoy the festival’s musical performances and fantastic seafood. For those who desire more adventure, there’s open water swimming, a night run and sports challenges. And there are other festivities and entertainment for kids. With something for everyone, what more could ask for?
1. What’s the main attraction of the whale festival in Hermanus?| A．Whale criers. | B．Coastal landscape. |
| C．Whale watching. | D．Migration of fish. |
| A．Prove. | B．Signal. | C．Choose. | D．Arrange. |
| A．A night run. | B．Fantastic seafood. |
| C．Musical performance. | D．Seaside environment. |
| A．nothing can be expected. | B．everyone can enjoy themselves. |
| C．everyone can ask for more. | D．more fun can be expected. |
【推荐2】A crocodile (鳄鱼) in Uganda gently moves her babies into her mouth. Behind her frightening teeth, she carefully holds the babies and carries them to a nearby river. But what the crocodile doesn’t realize is that one of the babies in her mouth is not a real baby. It’s a robot with a hidden camera in one eye.
The robot is one of 34 lifelike creations designed to secretly record animal behavior (行为) for the PBS Nature miniseries Spy (间谍) in the Wild. Director John Downer says these spy cameras have taken people deeper into the wild than ever before. But he believes the series is more than entertainment (娱乐).
“It’s all about feeling close to wildlife,” Downer told TFK. By understanding their behavior, we can understand animals in a way that’s really good. It can help us to pay more attention to animals, and finally to take care of them.”
Downer worked with film-makers, scientists, and engineers to create the lifelike spy cameras. Each was built to make realistic (逼真的) movements and noises. This allows the robots to more easily infiltrate the animal world.
For example, Downer s team built a wild-dog spy that takes a bow when meeting other dogs. It’s a way of relaxing other animals.
According to producer Rob Pilley, their realistic appearance allows the spy cameras to catch surprising animal behaviors in the wild. “We see the animals doing things that scientists have never seen before,” he says.
In a filming first, a spy robot caught a chimp caring for an abandoned (丢弃的) baby cat. “The chimp tried to keep it and protect it against the other chimps,” says Downer. His team has shared such parts of the films with scientists. The goal is to help them to do the scientific research.
When it comes to Spy in the Wild for raising awareness about the natural world, Cullen Hanks, a biologist at Cornell University, says, “It’s taking people closer to wildlife and helping them connect with nature.”
1. What can we learn about the crocodile’s robotic baby?| A．It has just one eye. | B．It has difficulty in moving. |
| C．It will be out of touch if in water. | D．It is shaped like a baby crocodile. |
| A．To bring pleasure to people. | B．To secretly watch wild animals. |
| C．To encourage people to protect animals. | D．To have a chance to work with film-makers. |
| A．Join. | B．Protect. | C．Believe. | D．Control. |
| A．It is doubtful. | B．It is worth doing. | C．It is no easy task. | D．It is of little value. |
【推荐3】If you saw a digital image of yourself running on a virtual treadmill (跑步机), would you feel like going to the gym? Probably so, according to a Stanford study showing that personalized avatars can motivate people to exercise and eat right.
Moreover, you are more likely to follow the behavior of an avatar in real life if it looks like you, said Jesse Fox, a researcher at the Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab. In her study, she used digital photographs of participants to create personalized avatar bodies.
In Fox’s first test, some participants saw their avatar running on a treadmill. Others saw themselves hanging out in the virtual room or saw a running avatar they didn’t know.
Fox contacted participants a day after the study and found that the people who saw their own avatar running were more likely to exercise (after they left the lab) than the people who saw someone else running or saw themselves just hanging out in the virtual room. In fact, those who watched themselves running were motivated to exercise, usually, a full hour more than the others. They ran, played soccer or worked out at the gym.
“They had imitated their avatar’s behavior,” Fox said.
In another test, some participants ran in place while watching their avatars become thinner, other participants stood still and watched their avatars become heavier, and others saw an unfamiliar avatar either slim (变苗条) or fatten.
“If they saw a person they didn’t know, they weren’t motivated to exercise. But if they saw themselves, they exercised more,” Fox said. “Personalized avatars could be used to motivate healthy behavior. For example, someone on a long-term weight loss schedule could pull out his or her smartphone and track progress by watching the avatar body slim down onscreen.”
1. What did Jesse Fox do for her study?| A．She let participants choose avatars according to their body shape. |
| B．She created personalized digital images for participants. |
| C．She took different photos to record participants’ changes. |
| D．She learned about participants’ behavior before her study. |
| A．Stopped. | B．Copied. | C．Changed. | D．Controlled. |
| A．People’s own avatars motivate them more than unfamiliar ones. |
| B．Avatars can help people develop long-term healthy habits. |
| C．The research on personalized avatars needs further study. |
| D．Watching avatars can help people lose weight quickly. |
| A．How to improve avatar technology in smartphones |
| B．How to make a good connection with our avatars |
| C．Can avatars influence our personal relationships? |
| D．Can avatars change the way we think and act? |
