Want to relax yourselves and broaden your horizon? Here are several recommended trips that you cannot miss!
| Bhutan: Land of Mysticism and Mythology | |
Start a journey to a destination where beauty and spirituality intertwine within the landscapes and the people that live there. Make a pilgrimage (朝圣) to the cliffside town high above the Paro Valley and hike through rural villages and farms, stopping to interact with locals. You’ll also visit Buddhist temples to participate in centuries-old ceremonies. | Duration: 11 DAYS Cost: $10,995 Trip Type: Culture & Landscape Activity Level: High Group Size: Max 25 |
| Costa Rica: Wildlife and Conservation | |
Encounter a wide range of wildlife, from white-faced capuchins and howler monkeys to thousands of butterflies. Join researchers in the field at the Monteverde Institute and participate in their ongoing conservation projects. Watch for birdlife and meet with experts from local scientific organizations. | Duration: 9 DAYS Cost: $7,995 Trip Type: Landscape & Wildlife Activity Level: Low Group Size: Max 25 |
| Egypt: Ancient Wonders of the Legendary Nile | |
Enjoy an exclusive visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb, including his throne and golden burial mask. Leave the crowds to lesser visited sites, including the pyramids at the Valley of the Queens, and the stunningly painted tomb of King Seti I. Experience the daily life along the Nile River. | Duration: 11 DAYS Cost: $5,695 Trip Type: Culture & Landscape Activity Level: High Group Size: Max 25 |
If you are not interested in the choices above, some other tour destinations can be found on our website, e.g. Iceland: Snow and Fire ($4,371 each person, hiking a lot). With our unique design, you’ll enjoy your trip to the most. Come and sign up!
1. For a group of four with $20,000, which destination can they choose?| A．Costa Rica. | B．Bhutan. | C．Egypt. | D．Iceland. |
| A．Visiting a museum about nature. | B．Enjoying sites with less tourists. |
| C．Participating in some ceremonies. | D．Meeting with some experts. |
| A．Egypt: Ancient Wonders of the Legendary Nile. |
| B．Bhutan: Land of Mysticism and Mythology. |
| C．Costa Rica: Wildlife and Conservation. |
| D．Iceland: Snow and Fire. |
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【推荐1】Welcome to our City! Do you want to have a great time, but you are tired of route(路线) planning? If so, we have a city sight bus for you! The following map includes two lines which cover all the sights in our city. Come and have fun!
Opening Hours
High Season (April to September): 9 : 00-22: 00 every day
Low Season (October to March): 9: 00-19: 00 every day
Ticket Prices
Line A: $20 each person
Line B: $18 each person
Things you should know
Buses for both lines leave every hour from Central Station.
Line A takes one hour. Line B takes 50 minutes.
If you are taking your pet with you, please buy a seat for it at half price.
Save 10% if you buy tickets on the Internet.
Save 10% if you buy tickets for both lines.
Go to www. citysightbus.org for more information.
1. Which place do both bus lines pass?| A．City Square. |
| B．Lovers’ Bridge. |
| C．Great Age Theater. |
| D．Farmers’ Bridge. |
| A．February. |
| B．March. |
| C．June. |
| D．December. |
| A．$16. 2. |
| B．$18. |
| C．$20. |
| D．$20. 2. |
【推荐2】The UK’S Best Theme Parks
Drayton Manor Theme Park, Staffordshire
The new Tamarin Trail takes adventurers through beautiful gardens, allowing kids and adults to come face-to-face with a troop of monkeys. The park is also home to Europe’s only Thomas Land, which last year underwent a £2. 5m expansion, including new rides. There are thrilling rides, including the stand-up roller coaster, Shockwave, and the 54-metre drop tower, Apocalypse.
Adults from £15, children from £10（under -2s free）
Thorpe Park, Surrey
All aboard Derren Brown’s Ghost Train which opened in July 2016. This 10-15 minute train journey includes exciting live-action performances, 4D special effects and so on. Also new is “I’m a Celebrity. . Maze（迷宫）”, and there are some of the highest and fastest rides in Europe here too.
Adults from £28, children from £24（under -3s free）
Warwick Castle. Warwickshire
Although not officially a theme park, this medieval castle offers history, magic, myth and adventure to suit all ages, and is now home to the UK’s first fully interactive and multi-sensory Horrible Histories Maze, giving visitors a fascinating experience of getting lost in time. From July, you can sleep over in the new riverside Middle Ages-themed woodland cottages of Knight’s Village.
From £31（under-3s free）
Chessington World of Adventures, Surrey
Following the Pandamonium live show in 2016, last year saw The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure open at Chessington, which has over 40 rides and attractions. Rides include Dragon Falls, Safari Skyway, Toadies Crazy Cars and Runaway Train.
From £29（under-3s free）
1. Where are animal-loving children probably advised to go?| A．Warwick Castle. |
| B．Thorpe Park. |
| C．Drayton Manor Theme Park. |
| D．Chessington World of Adventures. |
| A．£56. | B．£52. |
| C．£40. | D．£30 |
| A．Children should be accompanied by adults. |
| B．They have all been rebuilt before reopening. |
| C．They all offer exciting rides in the parks. |
| D．Certain kids have free entry to the parks. |
【推荐3】A trip to Paris is not complete without a visit to the Eiffel Tower. To get the most out of your visit, read our tips below:
Visit at Night
Riding up the Eiffel Tower at night and looking out over the streets of Paris, you’ll see why Paris is known as the “City of Light”. At street level, the spotlights on the top of the Tower zoom across the Paris skyline, and the reflections of the Tower in the Seine are sights not to be missed.
Purchase Your Ticket in Advance Online
Bypass the long ticket lines at the Eiffel Tower by purchasing your ticket online from the Eiffel Tower website. You’ll pick a time to visit, and then select whether to print out the ticket or display it on your phone or iPad a convenient option if you buy your ticket in Paris without easy access to a printer.
Don’t Bring Valuable Objects with You
Before entering the Eiffel Tower, your bags will be examined by a security officer. If an item you are carrying sets off the metal detector, the officer will take you away from the line for further inspection. We’ve stood in line for hours behind people who missed their chance to go up the Eiffel Tower.
Have Drinks and Snacks at the Eiffel Tower
If you’re like us, after an exciting trip to the Eiffel Tower, you’ll be ready to rest your legs and have a relaxing snack and a drink in a Parisian cafe. Across the Seine in the Trocadero area, there are many elegant cafes. The atmosphere is great, but the prices are in the stratosphere. Actually, the perfect place for common visitors to eat and drink is on the Eiffel Tower itself.
1. Why does the author suggest visiting the Tower at night?| A．Because you can stand on the top of the Tower. |
| B．Because you can avoid the crowds and enjoy it peacefully. |
| C．Because you can have a special sight of the city of Pairs. |
| D．Because you can see the Seine as clear as possible. |
| A．Stand. | B．Avoid. |
| C．Control. | D．Remember. |
| A．Because they didn’t seize the chance. |
| B．Because they lost valuable objects. |
| C．Because they set off the metal detector. |
| D．Because they had a quarrel with the officer. |
| A．The author recommends tourists have snacks at the Eiffel Tower. |
| B．The Eiffel Tower provides expensive foods and drinks. |
| C．The author prefers to eat across the Seine. |
| D．You spend more if you have snacks at the Tower. |
【推荐1】Iceland, the land of fire and ice is filled with glaciers(冰川), towering volcanoes and geothermal(地热的)pools. Come here, and you’ll have a destination that provides not just splendid sights but also plenty of culture.
Game of Thrones
Go back along with your favourite Game of Thrones characters on this five-day tour from Regent Holidays(0203 733 4931;regent-holidays. co. uk), which takes in the wilderness where the third series of the TV show was shot(拍摄). Led by the same expert guide that took the cast and crew to some of Ice land’s key sights, this tour visits the scenery brought to life with tales of the“Seven Kingdoms”.
Departs any time, from ￡1, 495 B&.B including Icelandair flights.
In search of the Northern Lights
A three-day “Northern Lights in Iceland” itinerary(行程表)from the Ultimate Travel Company(0203 553 2540;theultimatetravelcompany. co. uk)takes in the country’s most attractions by day and goes in search of the Aurora Borealis by night. The tour includes the Golden Circle, the site of the world’s oldest parliament(国会), the Blue Lagoon, and the volcanoes, glaciers and waterfalls of Iceland’s southern coastline.
Departs anytime, from ￡1, 197 B&. B including flights and transfers.
Going solo（单独地）
If you’re travelling without others, Discover the World(0173 7900 689;discover-the-world. co. uk) offers an eight-day journey. The tour visits Borgarfjorour Eystri, which is hidden away in the east fjords and is home to sweeping beautiful scenery, coastlines and ancient tales of elves and the“hidden people" who tales suggest, once lived there.
Departs between May and September, from ￡1, 824 full board including flights.
1. What can we know about Iceland?| A．Both fire and ice exist there. | B．There are many towers and pools. |
| C．It’s the coldest country worldwide. | D．It’s only famous for its beautiful sights. |
| A．Going solo. | B．Game of Thrones. |
| C．Discover the World. | D．In search of the Northern Lights. |
| A．0203 553 2540. | B．1197 1495 1824. |
| C．0203 733 4931. | D．0173 7900 689. |
【推荐2】SUNSHINE SCHOOL TENNIS LESSONS
Term 4—Grade 1-6
All the tennis lessons will start from October 10th.
The cost is $ 136. 00 for 8 lessons. Classes missed because of rain will be made up(补上). All the cost must be paid at the first lesson.
★TENNIS MEETING
A meeting will be held at lunch time, Tuesday, October 9th, the day before the course begins, on the school tennis courts (网球场) to let you know the lesson time.
Please ask your child to be there.
★FREE TENNIS RACQUET(球拍)
All new students will receive a free tennis racquet when joining for the first time.
★NOTICE
The cost can be paid in cash (现金) or by card.
Let us know the time your child cannot take the lessons. And it’s impossible for us to give lessons at your requested time.
1. What do we know about the cost?| A．It must be paid by WeChat. | B．It must be paid at the first lesson. |
| C．It cannot be paid by card. | D．It must be paid before the first lesson. |
| A．the lesson time | B．the number of students to take the lesson |
| C．the place to take the lesson | D．how to play tennis |
| A．Students having paid the cost | B．Students paying the cost in cash |
| C．Students joining for the first time | D．Students having taken the lessons before |
【推荐3】Discover Paris
Schedule
Days of Operation: Daily, except. Sunday.
Weekdays: £179.00 per person;
Weekends: £54.00 per person.
Free for kids under 6; half price for kids 6-9.
Description
Journey to Paris
Make your way to St. Pancras International where our Golden Tours staff will welcome you at Chop’d Cafe, opposite the Eurostar hall, at 6:00 am (5:30 am on Saturdays), where you’ll receive an informative welcome pack in exchange for your ticket. Kick off your Paris day trip in style with a ride on the world-famous Eurostar. The 135-minute journey to Paris passes through 31 miles of Channel Tunnel.
Paris at Your Leisure
Visit the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame, hit the shops or simply while away the hours at a roadside coffee shop — the choice is yours! We’ll provide a Paris map and a one-day travel card (zones 1-3) so you can get around by Metro and visit all the top sights with ease.
Free Seine River Cruise (乘船游览)
Take to the water for an hour-long luxury cruise through central Paris. You’ll get a fresh perspective on the city’s most magical monuments; an audio (音频的) guide is also provided.
Return Journey
After an exciting day spent discovering Paris, make your own way back to the Eurostar check-in at least 45 minutes before departure (离开). Your departure time from Garc du Nord station is 8:13 pm, and the arrival time in London is 9:29 pm. A light meal, snacks and drinks will be served at your seat.
Note
Train times are likely to change. On certain days, there will be slight changes to Eurostar departure times. Please make sure the time on our website tickets.london in case these changes affect your travel.
You are required to carry your passport with you which will be checked at the check-in desk.
1. How much does it cost a man and his 7-year-old son to have a Saturday trip?| A．£79.00. | B．£54.00. | C．£68.50. | D．£81.00. |
| A．Tourists can experience an ocean trip for hours. |
| B．Private guides are available throughout the tour. |
| C．Golden Tours will record traveling videos for travelers. |
| D．Tourists can visit up to three attractions with a travel card. |
| A．book meals on the train in advance |
| B．check the train times on the official website |
| C．get to Gare du Nord station around 7:45 pm |
| D．carry a copy of their passports for routine checks |
