The UK is blessed with some 1,000 ancient woods, which are free to visit today. Here are just four of the most appealing.
Quick Fact
1. Duncliffe Wood, Dorset Age: 900+years old
This splendid ancient woodland sits on Duncliffe Hill and can be seen for miles around. Lots of butterflies, birds and wildflowers are dotted among the huge tree trunks.
2. Martinshaw Wood, Leicestershire Age: 900+years old
The vast, picturesque Martinshaw Wood is steeped in history and packed with wildlife. You could see a host of rare and interesting insects. Birds are also plentiful here, including woodcock and mistle thrushes. This wood can be traced back to at least the 13th century, when it was part of a large deer park. Historical features include banks, earthen dams and a wide sunken track that appears to lead to ancient places where large quantities of stones are dug out of the ground.
3. Aversley Wood, Cambridgeshire Age: 10,000 years old
This Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) has breathtaking views, plentiful birdlife and wild flowers. Wildlife species include the silver-washed fritillary butterfly, treecreeper and great crested newt. Much of Aversley Wood is ancient, which has been wooded since before the Middle Ages-some areas even since the Last Ice Age.
4. Dering Wood, Kent Age: 1,400+years old
Dering Wood is an impressive showcase for wildlife and history. You’ll discover distinctive features including well-preserved woodbanks and agricultural drainage(排水)systems.
Protecting Together
There’s no better way to ensure ancient woods can benefit future generations of both wildlife and people than by becoming a member of our organization. You’ll help keep living history safe, plant more trees to keep our planet healthy, and make sure more than 1,000 of our woods-like the ones mentioned here-remain open for everyone to enjoy. Visit woodlandtrust.org.uk to join us today.
1. How is Martinshaw Wood different from the other woods?| A．It once belonged to a park. | B．It has signs of human activity. |
| C．It has plentiful kinds of birds | D．It dates back to the 13th century. |
| A．In Kent. | B．In Cambridgeshire. |
| C．In Dorset. | D．In Leicestershire |
| A．To attract visitors to the website. | B．To raise funds for UK woodland. |
| C．To popularize some ancient woods. | D．To appeal for woodland conservation. |
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【推荐1】For kids and many adults, a San Diego vacation means theme parks and other attractions.Before heading to a park, call or check its website for updated hours of operation; many parks have seasonal or holiday hours.Ticket prices listed here are for general admission, single-day use only.
| Sea World San Diego A 6-minute ride called Journey to Atlantis, which is to open in late May, tells the legend of the island nation.After the ride of Greek fishing boats, folks can visit a new exhibit of dolphins, which have not been on display at the park since 1998. DETAILS: General admission is $46.95 for adults, $37.95 for children aged 3-9, free for children aged 2 and younger.1-800-380-3203 or www.seaworld.com. |
| San Diego Zoo There’s not much in the way of new attractions.The zoo has a new panda cub (幼兽), Mei Sheng.Nighttime Zoo, a program popular with families, starts June 26. DETAILS: General admission is $21 for adults, $14 for children aged 3-11, free for children aged 2 and younger.1-(619)-234-3153 or www.sandiegozoo.org. |
| Maritime Museum of San Diego The HMS Surprise, the 18th-century British warship featured in the film Master and Commander, is on exhibit through Nov.30. DETAILS: The ship is available for tours from 9 a.m.to 8 p.m.daily.Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children aged 13-17, $5 for kids aged 6-12, and free for kids aged 5 and younger.1-(619)-234-9153 or www.sdmaritime.org. |
| A．Sea World San Diego | B．San Diego Zoo |
| C．Maritime Museum of San Diego | D．Old Town Trolley Tours |
| A．$35. | B．$49. | C．$56. | D．$70. |
| A．1-(619)-234-3153 | B．1-(619)-234-9153 |
| C．1-800-380-3203 | D．1-800-380-5203 |
【推荐2】During this tour you will discover the foundations of the modern science of medicine in two French cities: Paris and Montpellier. Besides, you will enjoy the beauty of the architecture and gardens of these two cities.
DAY 1: Welcome to Paris. There’re no planned activities until the evening. In the evening, Linda Geddes will give you a talk about the tour ahead.
DAY 2: This morning you’ll meet our expert local guide for a walking tour on the Left Bank, starting at the Musée Curie, a museum devoted to the history of radiation therapy. After lunch you’ll visit the Musée d’Histoire de la Médecine, which houses a large collection of rare surgical instruments from the 18th century onwards.
DAY 3: This morning you’ll visit the Musée des Arts et Métiers in the Marais district. It now houses a museum devoted to science and technology. You’ll also see the Musée des Moulages in the Hôpital Saint-Louis, where you’ll see a specialist hospital built for dealing with skin disease.
DAY 4: Take a train to Montpellier. You’ll check into a hotel just off the grand Place de la Comedie and the afternoon will be free to explore the city including the wonderful Musée Fabre, one of the best museums of French art in the country.
DAY 5: This morning you’ll visit the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Montpellier, one of the oldest continually-operating medical schools in the world. After that you’ll continue to the Jardin des Plantes, one of the oldest gardens in the world and originally designed to produce herbs for medicinal use.
DAY 6: Return to Paris by train.
1. What will tourists learn about through the tour?| A．Modern gardens. |
| B．Medical history. |
| C．Two cities’ history. |
| D．Medical schools in Paris. |
| A．Day 2. |
| B．Day 3. |
| C．Day 4. |
| D．Day 5. |
| A．In the Musée Curie. |
| B．In the Musée Fabre. |
| C．In the Musée des Moulages. |
| D．In the Musée des Arts et Métiers. |
【推荐3】Air conditioning, watermelon, ice cream-- these all remind us of the summer. But what else is popular during the hot months? Yes, water! Here are a few special water parks from around the world. Take a good look and choose which you’d like to visit next summer.
Noah’s Ark
Location: Wisconsin, the US
Noah’s Ark offers many water slides. The most notable ride is the Black Anaconda. At more than 400 metres in length, it is the US’ most thrilling water coaster, sending its riders spiraling (螺旋运动) down at speeds of up to 48 kilometres per hour. Plus, with many other indoor water parks in the area, there’s plenty of fun waiting for water lovers.
Tropical Islands Resort
Location: Brandenburg, Germany
This resort is the largest indoor water park in the world, spanning 65,961 square metres. Its indoor pool can hold 6,000 visitors at a time. There are several water slides and other activities that people of all ages can enjoy. As Europe’s largest tropical holiday resort, Tropical Islands is more than a water park. It’s a fully functional resort, featuring a theme park, an artificial rainforest, a beach, steam baths, and many shops and restaurants.
Las Cascada Water Park
Location: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Las Cascada is well known for its unbelievable beauty. It is surrounded by tropical mountain forests and situated close to the ocean. The water ride, El Rio Pasivo, carries riders through the whole water park. During the ride, riders can see the beautiful mountains and many stunning waterfalls.
Chimelong Water Park
Location: Guangzhou, China
It is one of the largest water parks in Asia, featuring advanced technology and new facilities. It contains some of the top new water ride attractions in the world. One of the park’s rides offers a tube that transports riders up a 19-metre-tall tower. The park has implemented (实施) a special water-treatment system that ensures safe pH levels and removes harmful germs (细菌).
1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?| A．To draw the readers’ attention to the topic. |
| B．To describe the water parks. |
| C．To ask the readers a question. |
| D．To explain different summer activities. |
| A．Noah’s Ark. | B．Tropical Islands Resort. |
| C．Las Cascada Water Park. | D．Chimelong Water Park. |
a. It has natural rainforests.
b. It has advanced equipment.
c. It’s the largest indoor water park in the world.
d. It has other fun facilities other than a water park.
| A．a c | B．c d | C．a b c | D．a b d |
【推荐1】In 2016, the world’s population cast aside 49 million tons of electronic waste, known as e-waste.
It has been calculated that this number will grow to more than 60 million tons by 2021.
What is causing the upsurge ( 激增 ) in e-waste? Technology is becoming more and more widespread, covering almost every aspect of our lives. Meanwhile, the lifespan of devices is getting shorter---many products will be thrown away once their batteries die, to be replaced by new devices. Companies intentionally plan the obsolescence ( 过时 ) of their goods by updating the design or software and discontinuing support for older models, so that now it is usually cheaper and easier to buy a new product than to repair an old one. Since prices are falling, electronic devices are in demand around the world.
As more people buy electronic equipment, manufacturers ( 制造商 ) are beginning to face shortages of the raw materials needed to make their products, so recycling and reusing materials from discarded products and waste makes economic and environmental sense.
Recycling e-waste is practiced both formally and informally. Proper or formal e-waste recycling usually involves taking apart the electronics, separating and sorting through the materials and cleaning them. Companies must obey health and safety rules to reduce the health and environmental hazards of handling e-waste by using pollution-control technologies. All this makes formal recycling expensive. Informal recycling is typically unlicensed and uncontrolled. At informal recycling workshops, men and women recover valuable materials by burning devices to melt away non-valuable materials. Usually they do not wear protective equipment and lack any awareness that they are handling dangerous materials.
With the amount of e-waste growing around the world, recycling alone will not be enough to solve the problem. In order to reduce e-waste, manufacturers need to design electronics that are safer, and more durable, repairable and recyclable. The best thing you can do is resist buying a new device until you really need it. Try to get your old product repaired if possible and, if it can’t be fixed, resell or recycle it responsibly. Before you recycle your device, put any broken parts in separate containers and close these tightly to prevent chemicals from leaking. Wear latex gloves and a mask if you’re handling something that’s broken.
1. How do companies contribute to the rapid growth of e-waste?| A．They sell their new products at extremely low price. |
| B．They plan a short lifespan for the batteries intentionally. |
| C．They do not provide support for old model on purpose. |
| D．They update the design and software to cover every aspect of our lives. |
| A．harm | B．problems | C．concern | D．protection |
| A．manufacturers | B．consumers | C．managers | D．salesmen |
| A．to call for everyone to play a part in reducing e-waste |
| B．to promote a style of living without electronic devices |
| C．to explain why manufacturers need to recycle e-waste |
| D．to appeal to the companies to sell less devices |
【推荐2】Have you ever stayed in a hotel？Most Chinese hotels often provide guests with things like disposable（一次性的）toothbrushes，toothpaste，shampoo and slippers.Many guests like the idea because they don't have to bring their own.But，if you travel to Beijing，remember to bring your own things.Starting from June，some hotels in Beijing will no longer provide guests with these disposables.They want to ask people to use less disposable things.
Many disposable things are made of plastic.People throw them away after only using them once.It is a waste of natural resources（资源）and is very bad for the environment.Do you know，one Chinese person makes as much as 400kg of waste a year！Most of that waste comes from disposable things.In Beijing，people throw away about 19，000 tons of plastic bags and 1，320 tons of plastic lunch bowls every year！Plastic can take between 100 and 400 years to break down.So theless plastic we throw out，the better.So，wherever you travel，bring your own things and use them again and again.
Back at home and school，you can also do something to make our world a better place.Try to do these things in your daily life:Use cloth shopping bags，not plastic ones.After using a plastic bag，wash it out and let it dry.Then you can use it over and over again.Do not use paper cups.At your school canteen（食堂），use your own bowl and chopsticks instead of disposable ones.
1. Why do many hotels provide guests with some disposable things？| A．Let their guests be convenient during their travelling. |
| B．Hope their guests use less disposable things. |
| C．Wish their guests to save money. |
| D．Want their guests to use more disposable things. |
| A．cheap food and drink | B．disposable things |
| C．good service | D．free TV programmes |
| A．Many disposable things are made of plastic. |
| B．Throwing disposable things away is a waste of natural resources. |
| C．Plastic is very bad for the environment. |
| D．Plastic breaks down easily. |
| A．Use shopping bags made of plastic. |
| B．Do not throw away paper cups. |
| C．Use disposable plates，bowls and chopsticks. |
| D．Do not forget to reuse daily necessities（日用品）. |
| A．people don't like disposable things at all |
| B．we can't use paper or plastic bowls at school |
| C．we should use less plastic things and protect our environment |
| D．hotels won't provide disposable things because they want to save money |
【推荐3】Bees may soon need to add protein shakes to their diet. Pollen (花粉) normally provides their protein (蛋白质). But rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the air have reduced the protein in pollen. That’s what a new study finds.
Scientists compared recently collected flowers from Canada goldenrod. Then they compared pollen in them to pollen in goldenrod reserved at a museum in Washington, DC. They found today's plants have less protein. Protein levels in pollen from the older flowers were 18 percent. Today's goldenrod pollen has only about 12 percent protein. That's about one-third less than 172 years ago. Over that same period, CO2 levels have gone up by more than one-third. Back more than 170 years ago, they were about 280 parts per million in air. Today they are about 398 ppm.
To test whether CO2 changes had played a role in the falling protein levels, the researchers did some tests. They grew goldenrod for two years at CO2 levels of up to 500 ppm. More CO2 in the air led to lower levels of protein in the flowers’ pollen.
Joan Edwards, one of the researchers, says that this drop in pollen protein could affect a bee’s diet and health. It would be like eating junk food, tasting good but offering less nutrition (营养).
Honeybees need to eat lots of protein. They use it to feed their young. They also need it to keep their immune systems healthy, says Cédric Alaux, a bee biologist at the French agricultural research agency.
Bee populations have been decreasing worldwide in recent years. A drop in their food quality might play a role, Edwards says. And that drop might affect crops too. “The health of the bee population is not just for the flowers and the bees and biodiversity.” She worries it also could play a role in “human health and well-being.”
1. The second paragraph is mainly developed by __________.| A．giving examples | B．following the time order |
| C．explaining reasons | D．providing numbers |
| A．the drop of protein in pollen has a good influence on bees |
| B．today’s flowers can provide bees with enough nutrition |
| C．the drop of protein in pollen leads to a smaller population of bees |
| D．the smaller population of bees has nothing to do with the human race |
| A．Today’s flowers contain more protein. |
| B．Protein levels in pollen connect with CO2 levels. |
| C．Drop of protein in pollen affects bees. |
| D．Bee population is becoming smaller recently. |
【推荐1】Welcome to the Louvre Museum
Louvre highlights
Learn about the Louvre’s history on a tour through the rooms of this palace museum.Along the way,you will discover the Louvre of the Middle Ages as well as great masterpieces like the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Venus de Milo.Make the most of your day at the museum by participating in the Q&A session following the end of the tour.
Opening Hours
Every day from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.(except Tuesdays)
Every Wednesday from 7 a.m.to 5 p.m.
In July and August:
Every day from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.(except Tuesdays)
Every Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Guided tours can be booked
－With the online booking service at www.ticketlouvre.fr:
－At the ticket area under the Pyramid.
Prices
Adult: ＄15.00
Senior(60+): ＄ 13.50
Student(with valid ID):＄11.50
Child(5-15): ＄ 8.00
Complimentary: Every 16th person free
Refund
Tuileries Garden and Cour Carree will remain closed until further notice.All those who have purchased a ticket online will automatically receive a refund-no action is required.Due to the number of refunds we have to process,this operation may take up to three months.
Getting there
Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi.There is a car park on the north side of museum(open 24 hours,seven days a week).Cabs may be found all year round.
Customer Service
If you require assistance in the museum(wheel chairs,walking sticks,folding stools,baby carriers,etc.),feel free to contact handicap@louvre.fr.prior to your visit.
PLEASE NOTE:From 17 July until October,the Mona Lisa will be displayed in room 801(Richelieu wing)while renovations are being carried out.
1. When can you pay a visit to the museum?| A．10 a.m.on Tuesday. | B．7 a.m.on Sunday. | C．11 a.m.on Wednesday. | D．6 p.m.on Friday. |
| A．$ 152. | B．$ 160. | C．$ 167. | D．$ 175. |
| A．take part in the Q&A session |
| B．learn about the Louvre’s history |
| C．enjoy many world famous paintings |
| D．visit all the branches of the museum |
【推荐2】Birthdays at the Canadian Children’s Museum
The perfect place for a memorable birthday party!
Celebrate at the Canadian Children’s Museum with creative and fun-filled activities designed to excite the interest of children aged 3 to 12.
The party includes:
●One hour in a private party room;
●Admission to the museum;
●Unlimited time in the Children’s Museum (until closing);
●One hour animation(动画片)(Only with the “scene-Stealers” and “round the World” themed party. ) Payment is due(到期的)in full upon registration. Registration is required at least two weeks in advance.
Scene-Stealers (Ages 3 to 8)
Step into the spotlight (聚光灯)with a behind-the-scenes trip to the Canadian Children’s Museum Theatre. The Director will help you warm up with some theatre games, and teach you some stage skills to get you ready for the audience!
Cost: $190 for up to 10 kids and 2 adults; $10 for each extra child.
Around the World (Ages 4 to 7)
Take an unforgettable trip around the world to learn a traditional Mexican dance! This unforgettable journey through the International Village is packed with fun and creative activities for young adventurers.
Cost: $190 for up to 10 kids, and 2 adults; $10 for each extra child.
DIY Party (Ages 5 to 12)
DIY Party includes Museum admission, and one hour of free time in one of the Museum’s party rooms. A great choice for parents looking to plan their own activities!
Cost: $100 for up to 10 kids and 2 adults; $8 for each extra child.
1. What should you know about celebrating birthdays at the Canadian Children’s Museum?| A．It is for kids aged 3 to 7. |
| B．It provides animation in all parties. |
| C．It should be booked ahead of time. |
| D．It is required to be within one hour in the museum. |
| A．Make a new movie. | B．Learn some stage skills. |
| C．Visit the International Village. | D．Practice traditional paper-making art. |
| A．$100. | B．$116. | C．$190. | D．$210. |
【推荐3】The Most Beautiful Seas in the World
Considering the most beautiful seas, it’s worth paying attention to the southern water bodies, although, without doubt, each sea is attractive and charming in its own way.
Coral Sea
If we consider the beauty of the seas, and not their coasts, then the first place should be given to the Coral Sea. The Coral Sea is a dangerous place for sailors, and at the same time one of the most beautiful places for diving, and all this is due to the unique coral reefs that are at its bottom.
Red Sea
The Red Sea is a truly magnificent place. It has rich fish stocks, a huge number of amazing creatures live in it, and the underwater world is exceptionally rich. Many corals live only here, and divers are strictly forbidden to break them.
Caribbean
This is the warmest exotic (异域风情的) place where not only the sea but also the plants on its coast please the eye. It’s located between North and South America, and on its shore there are a number of small countries. Many tourists come here, because rest here is inexpensive, and you can experience different cultural traditions.
Bali Sea
The Bali Sea is located in the Pacific Ocean. This is another paradise (天堂) for relaxation, receiving many tourists every season. The sea has a warm climate, creating ideal conditions for relaxing on the islands of Java, Sulawesi, Sumbawa, Madura.
1. Which places are suitable for diving?| A．Red Sea & Bali Sea. | B．Coral Sea & Red Sea. |
| C．Red Sea & Caribbean. | D．Caribbean & Bali Sea. |
| A．Coral Sea. | B．Red Sea. |
| C．Caribbean. | D．Bali Sea. |
| A．Because they can relax on the islands of Java, Sulawesi and so on. |
| B．Because they can admire the unique coral reefs. |
| C．Because they can see amazing creatures and underwater world. |
| D．Because they can appreciate various cultures with less expense. |
