Iceland is Europe’s westernmost country. Over 1,000 years ago, ancient explorers migrated from northern Europe to Iceland and established the country. Most visitors’ popular destination is its capital city, Reykjavik, known for its stylish architecture. The city’s downtown area is lined with shops, art galleries, cafes, and bookstores.
Iceland is one of the most volcanically active nations in the world with a number of hot springs, all of which are heated naturally by volcanic activity. In fact, Iceland changes energy from these springs into electricity, which powers and heats people’s homes. As a result, Iceland burns very little fossil (化石) fuel, such as oil and gas. Hot springs are also popular among tourists. They receive more than 1.3 million visitors a year, who can relax their muscles and release their tension in the hot water.
Apart from springs, there is a range of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy elsewhere in the country. “Iceland is an adventure,” says Squire, whose company organizes adventure trips. “We have Europe’s biggest glaciers (冰山), active volcanoes, cave explorations, and skiing.” One of Iceland’s most popular attractions is caving. Exploring Iceland’s unusual caves requires only basic caving knowledge and equipment. Ice caves are more challenging, however, and require special clothes and hiking tools.
If exploring caves and glaciers doesn’t interest you, head south. No trip to Iceland would be complete without a visit to the Golden Circle, which connects Gullfoss, Geysir, and Thingvellir Valley. Adventurers go to the Thingvellir Valley, where the land is actually separating and the stony ground beneath your feet frequently shifts. Hold on while you hike!
1. What is Reykjavik famous for?| A．Fashionable buildings. | B．Small shops. | C．Art galleries. | D．Modern cafes. |
| A．From solar power. | B．From hot springs. | C．From oil. | D．From gas. |
| A．Risky. | B．Enjoyable. | C．Boring. | D．Rewarding. |
| A．Scientists. | B．The locals. | C．Tourists. | D．Business travellers. |
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【推荐1】National Parks, Wyoming
A bike tour is a great way to access busy national parks. This six-day trip is a big loop out of Jackson 5s Rustic Inn Creekside Resort and Spa, with stops along the way to check out hot springs, moose (驼鹿) and the grizzly bear. Available June to September 2022; $3,095, vbt.com
Death Valley, California
This three-day trip starts with a meet and greet in Las Vegas before exploring a ghost town, on foot. Then the biking starts through the desert, heading to a hotel in time to catch a Death Valley sunset. The next day ifs a nearly 50-mile ride to the edge of a crater (火山口). Available October 2021 through December 2022; $1,649, rei.com
Finger Lakes, New York
This 121-mile bike tour snakes its way around Canandaigua lakes and rolling hills over five days. It starts with a wine tasting, then lunch and a ride through farmland. With only about 30 miles a day of riding, there’s plenty of time to try local wines and have a spa. Available June to July 2022;$5,499, trek travel. com
Florida Keys
Unless you book a custom trip, tours that include teens and kids can be difficult to find. Keep younger travelers engaged by mixing bike rides with other activities, like kayaking (独木舟), snorkeling, hiking and stand-up paddle boarding. This five-day trip heads south from Miami, through the Everglades National Park, and out to Key West. Along the way kids can learn to fish like the locals while parents can relax in excellent accommodations. Available December 2021 and December 2022;from $3,999, backroads. com
1. Which tour is the most suitable for families?| A．National Parks, Wyoming | B．Death Valley, California |
| C．Finger Lakes, New York | D．Florida Keys |
| A．Learning to fish. | B．Seeing wild animals. |
| C．Appreciating the sunset. | D．Trying local wines. |
| A．Seeing the world from a bike seat. | B．Having a taste of farm life. |
| C．Exploring local food on a bike trip. | D．Getting the most out of national parks. |
【推荐2】The most scenic train journeys
Semmering Railway, Austria
Route: Gloggnitz to Mürzzuschlag
Distance and duration: 25.5 miles, 45 minutes
Best time to ride: Year round
Constructed between 1848 and 1854 by more than 20,000 workers, the Semmering Railway travels through a picturesque wonderland as the train crosses the 965-metre-high Semmering Pass.
Centovalli Railway, Switzerland and Italy
Route: Locarno to Domodossola
Distance and duration: 32 miles, two hours
Best time to ride: June to August
The “Hundred Valley” Railway is a spectacle of waterfalls, chestnut groves, lush landscapes and vineyards: the Alps at their charming best. Highlights of this journey include the Isorno Bridge near the village of Intragna and the valley connecting Re and Intragna.
Mittenwald Railway, Austria and Germany
Route: Innsbruck to Zugspitze
Distance and duration: 51.5 miles, three hours
Best time to ride: Year round
The Mittenwald Railway is a beautiful border-crossing route that travels past shining lakes and glorious mountainous landscapes on its journey between Austria and Germany. And it also takes you towards the peak of Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain at 2,961 metres.
Glacier Express, Switzerland
Route: Zermatt to St Moritz
Distance and duration: 180 miles, 7.5 hours
Best time to ride: November to January
On the Glacier Express, the chances of meeting a millionaire are higher than average as you travel between the eastern and western Swiss Alps, through awesome mountainous landscapes and two of Switzerland’s best-known resorts. It’s perfect for ski enthusiasts.
1. What is the best time to take the Centovalli Railway?| A．March. | B．April. | C．July. | D．November. |
| A．Semmering Railway. | B．Centovalli Railway. |
| C．Mittenwald Railway. | D．Glacier Express. |
| A．Gloggnitz to Mürzzuschlag. | B．Locarno to Domodossola. |
| C．Innsbruck to Zugspitze. | D．Zermatt to St Moritz. |
【推荐3】My family visited the coastal town of St. Pete Beach. Florida. With its pretty sandy beaches, deep blue waters and year-round sunshine, it’s clear to see why St. Pete is a popular tourist destination among travelers from around the world.
Just a few feet from our apartment, we found ourselves walking on white sand towards the bright blue ocean. We were soon greeted by a man offering us the use of one of his luxury beach cabanas (小屋) for the day at a very reasonable price and settled into a full day of relaxation. The peaceful atmosphere was a true escape from the hustle and bustle (喧嚣) of the city. It was so easy to while away the days from morning until dusk, enjoying the warmth of the sun’s rays and getting lost in a good book, before taking a quick swim in the calm waters to cool off.
Once the sun set, there was a various range of bars and restaurants to choose from just a few steps away. The warm evening atmosphere was peppered with the mouthwatering smell of sizzling freshly-caught fish. The only hardship was trying to decide where to dine each evening with so many tasty options!
After a while, we began to desire a bit more adventure on our trip which, to our delight, we discovered was easy to come by. On one of our outings, we took a boat trip to the undisturbed island of Egmont Key State Park. There we explored the ruins of a military outpost built in 1898 and a 150-year-old working lighthouse. The island is also a protected wildlife reserve. On our return journey, we were excited to discover we were being followed by over a dozen dolphins, who were taking turns to leap out of the water playfully in the wake of our boat.
1. What made the author’s family select St. Pete Beach as the destination?| A．Water sports. | B．The city’s busy nightlife. |
| C．Some historical buildings. | D．The beautiful beach and weather. |
| A．Because of some fun activities. |
| B．Because of a cost-effective offer. |
| C．Because of near historical landmarks. |
| D．Because of the distance of it from their apartment. |
| A．Friendly atmosphere in each restaurant. |
| B．High prices in most restaurants. |
| C．Diverse choices available. |
| D．Family members’ preferences for food. |
| A．The presence of a wildlife expert in the boat. |
| B．Dolphins following and playing around the boat. |
| C．The discovery of hidden treasures on the boat. |
| D．A surprising visit from some local residents. |
【推荐1】Welcome to the Public Transport Guide for Parents where you will find all the information and decisions you need to make to prepare your child for travelling on Trans Link's public transport network in South East Queensland.
We have three planning tools to help you find the most suitable public transport mode and school route for your child: School service finder. Journey planner, and Qconnect journey planner.
My TransLink is the official Queensland Government app for public transport in South East Queensland, Mackay, Cairns. Toowoomba and Townsville.
When using journey planner, make sure you select a date that falls on a school day and choose between 'Depart’ or 'Arrive before’ to tailor your search.
You can contact your local school bus operator for more information about the school service and student assistance options.
If you live outside South East Queensland, please contact your local Passenger and School Transport Office.
To find the best travel product for your child, visit student ticketing options. The most common concession (特许) is the child and student go cards:
·All primary and secondary school students are qualified for a concession go card.
· Concession fares are 50 percent of an adult fare.
· A further 50 percent is deducted(扣除）after the 8th paid journey within a week (Monday to Sunday).
School students 15 years and older must hold a valid student ID (issued by school) to buy a green go card.
1. What is the passage aimed at?| A．Encouraging people to use APP. |
| B．Attracting people to Queensland. |
| C．Preparing children for education. |
| D．Offering parents transport guide. |
| A．Select a proper date. | B．Arrive before a school day. |
| C．Live outside Queensland. | D．Contact the local operator. |
| A．It's as cheap as the card for adults. |
| B．All students can apply for the card. |
| C．More discounts are offered on Monday. |
| D．The green card is for primary students. |
【推荐2】When you swim on the beach and sea, have you ever accidentally drunk the seawater? How did it feel? It must have tasted salty. So, why is the seawater salty?
Seawater is water that comes from the ocean. Seawater can be salty because it contains an average salt content of 3.5%. This is also a place for the salt farmers to produce cooking salt and other salt.
Some theories explain that seawater comes from rainwater that falls and flows through rivers and estuaries (河口) where the seawater will be fully filled and again formed clouds because the steam uses the help of the sun. When we talk about this, we talk about the rainwater cycle. But when the rainwater cycle occurs, the water that passes through the river carries mineral salts. These mineral salts are obtained from various places of the land starting from rocks and soils that the rainwater flows through, these remaining mineral salts make seawater salty, so the salinity of seawater is different in each part of the world. But it is certain that seawater is salty or has high salinity.
The saltiest sea in the world is the Red Sea. There the temperature is extremely hot so that evaporation (蒸发) is greatly carried out. High evaporation, coupled with little rainfall and little input of water from the river, causes its highest level of salinity. There is also the Dead Sea, which is nine times saltier. Due to the high salinity, when you swim there, you can float. However, the Dead Sea is not a sea at all which is a lake geographically.
1. What’s the purpose of paragraph 1?| A．To draw a conclusion. |
| B．To make the article interesting. |
| C．To introduce a famous beach. |
| D．To bring in the topic. |
| A．Land. | B．Ocean. | C．Rain. | D．Cloud. |
| A．Its salinity is higher than that of the Dead Sea. |
| B．The climate there causes the highest salt level. |
| C．People are in danger when they swim there. |
| D．The land around it contains the most salt. |
| A．The reason why the seawater tastes salty |
| B．The reason why the Dead Sea is not a sea |
| C．The reason why the rainwater cycle occurs |
| D．The reason why the sea looks blue and green |
【推荐3】“Why is he writing that way?” a girl asked her dad Daniel Funke, pointing to a picture of a football player. The photo showed the man writing his name with his pen turned upside down.
Of course, the photo was not the original one. It had been changed to look like him using the pen the wrong way. Funke quickly pointed out the mistake, and his daughter got an on-the-spot education in false information. By then, however, many people had already shared it on social media.
“The results of sharing false information can be very serious,” says Laeeq Khan, who heads the Social Media Analytics Lab at Ohio University in Athens. Sharing something that’s not true can cost people their lives, he says. Last year, people in India used a messaging app, WhatsApp, to spread false stories about a crime. The lies caused serious attacks in which people died. False information stories hurt people in other ways, too. For example, false reports lead some parents to refuse vaccines (疫苗) for their children. Yet without vaccines, children can get serious diseases or even die.
“About seven in ten Americans are telling us that false information has a big influence on the confidence in our government,” says Jeffrey Gottfried. He’s a news and media-research expert at Pew Research Center in Washington, D. C. Researchers there did a survey (调查) in the United States about the influence of made-up news. About half the people in the survey said they had shared false information online. Most of them said they didn’t realize it at the time.
Besides causing serious results, sharing a false story makes it harder for people to tell what’s real. And when people find out a story is not real, they may not trust other information from a person who spread it. Therefore, it’s of great significance to do fact-checking before sharing news stories. Only when we are more cautious (谨慎) about sharing news can we avoid being hurt.
1. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?| A．Many people believed the photo. |
| B．The football player wrote with his pen turned upside down. |
| C．Funke was not sure whether the picture is true. |
| D．The girl found the trick of the photo when she saw it. |
| A．By making comparisons. | B．By using numbers. |
| C．By giving examples. | D．By sharing reasons. |
| A．False reports lead some parents to refuse vaccines for their children. |
| B．Made-up news spread faster than expected. |
| C．70% Americans doubt whether false news has a big influence on the confidence in the government. |
| D．Many Americans shared false information without knowing it. |
| A．Supporting. | B．Doubtful. | C．Worried. | D．Cautious. |
