Some people made a list of the best winter tourist destinations based on experts’ recommendation and readers’ votes, considering weather, crowds, seasonal events and other factors.
Cartagena
Located along Colombia’s Caribbean coast, Cartagena is a warm winter attraction being filled with historical sites. If you long for more wonderful water views, take a boat to the nearby Rosario Islands. Winter is a popular time to visit, so you should book your flight and hotel several months earlier.
Auckland
December to February may be the priciest and most crowded time to visit, but the city’s inviting weather makes up for these drawbacks. Calm winds provide a perfect environment for adventurous activities like climbing, jumping from the Auckland Harbour Bridge and skydiving. For a more relaxing vacation, walk through the Cornwall Park.
Phuket
You may find higher accommodation prices and crowds of tourists, but winter visits to this Thai island in the Andaman Sea offer several advantages. Phuket features outstanding weather in winter. You’ll avoid the area’s monsoon (季风) season and enjoy warm temperatures while lying on the banks of beaches. Another advantage: You can get out on the water to explore surrounding islands by boat,
Québec City
Winters here are known for being downright cold, but this Canadian city’s beauty makes the visit worthwhile. Head to Old Québec to see historical buildings dressed out in magical Christmas decoration, then go ice skating at Place d’ Youyille. Time your visit for February when several winter celebrations, such as the Carnaval de Québec and the Mois Multi art festival, take place throughout the city.
1. Which destination should you make a preparation in advance?| A．Cartagena. | B．Auckland. | C．Phuket. | D．Québec City. |
| A．They feature unique architecture. |
| B．They are filled with historical sites. |
| C．They provide adventurous activities. |
| D．They both have pleasant weather. |
| A．Try some extreme sports. | B．Appreciate ancient buildings. |
| C．Experience skydiving. | D．Take a boat to explore islands. |
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【推荐1】Global Works provides international travel programs that help teens learn about the world.
Costa Rica: Wild AdventureThis service program brings you into a wildlife reserve, where you will do some voluntary work
to help protect local animals. After an overnight white-water rafting (漂流) trip, you get to work on sea turtle protection projects on Costa Rican beaches!
GRADES: 9 — 12 DAYS: 21 DESTINATION: Costa Rica
FOCUS: Wildlife Protection
AVG. GROUP SIZE:18 Students/3 Staff
Fiji Islands: Sunny Service and Island Immersion (沉浸)Looking for an unforgettable travel program? Join our Fijian family! Experience Fijian life firsthand and contribute to service projects that bring us to the heart of the local community. In this teen volunteer program, you will have a chance to play with the local kids and teach them English!
GRADES: 9 — 12 DAYS: 17 DESTINATION: Fiji Islands
FOCUS: Working with Children
AVG. GROUP SIZE:16 Students/2 Staff
Puerto Rico: Hurricane ReliefThis is a hands-on service trip focused on hurricane (飓风) relief and disaster prevention efforts. Home repair work is the heart of this program. The projects we work on will help families and communities to deal with a future hurricane.
GRADES: 9 — 12 DAYS: 8 DESTINATION: Puerto Rico, United States
FOCUS: Building Services
AVG. GROUP SIZE:18 Students/3 Staff
France: French ImmersionWant more than just a standard France teen travel program? This French adventure has it all! From the Palais de Versailles to the French Alps, your journey introduces you to some of France’s most attractive sites and stories.
GRADES: 9 — 12 DAYS: 21 DESTINATION: France
FOCUS: French Immersion
AVG. GROUP SIZE: 18 Students/3 Staff
1. What can students do in Fiji Islands: Sunny Service and Island Immersion?| A．Teach kids French. | B．Learn about disaster. |
| C．Play with children. | D．Visit attractive sites. |
| A．Target grades. | B．Destination. | C．Group size. | D．Focus. |
| A．To encourage students to volunteer. | B．To share how to spend holidays. |
| C．To recommend four destinations. | D．To introduce four travel programs. |
【推荐2】Because of COVID-19, tourism industries have to think about new ways of promoting tourist attractions online. One way of getting tourists to travel abroad from their own home is through virtual reality (VR) technology. Here are some of the best virtual travel tours that can be enjoyed online right now.
For wild animal lovers, the company andBeyond has been live streaming (直播) wildlife to viewers at home from South Africa. In order to raise money for the wildlife, andBeyond is also now offering unique virtual experiences such as a private meeting. During the meeting, viewers can chat to guides who will answer all the questions and share their experiences from a recent drive.
Those wishing to explore the US will be excited to know that national parks including Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and the Everglades, now offer 360-degree videos through Google Earth.
On the Google Arts & Culture platform (平台)，you can also enjoy a detailed virtual journey through some other national parks, such as Alaska's Kenai Fjords, the volcanoes of Hawaii or Utah's Bryce Canyon.
In the UK, the National Trust has organized many virtual tours from their most breathtaking views and gardens, including the Giant's Causeway and the flower beds of Hidcote House.
Even if it can’t compare to a real-life experience, VR technology still allows us to get a little closer to the world's greatest wonders. At the very least, these platforms might help travelers plan their next holiday once the pandemic (流行病)is over.
1. What can we infer from the first paragraph?| A．VR technology will be used in tourism to attract visitors. |
| B．VR technology was born because of COVID-19. |
| C．Travelling abroad from home can be less fun. |
| D．Virtual travel tours are free to all the Internet users. |
| A．And Beyond. | B．Google Earth. | C．National Trust. | D．Google VR. |
| A．They are useless. | B．They are more attractive. |
| C．They are helpful. | D．They are badly organized. |
Wherever you are in Britain, there’s likely to be a theme park within one or two hours’ drive, bus ride or train journey. Several theme parks even have accommodation(膳宿) so you can stay for a day or two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday.
Prices for UK theme parks vary considerably; some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides, while in others you have to pay for every ride individually. It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not. For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.
Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don’t like crowds, it’s usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year!
If you’re thinking of visiting a UK theme park, it’s worth having a look for special offers on tickets. Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have “buy one get one free” offers on theme park tickets, so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.
1. This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT .
| A．things to do | B．prices for theme parks |
| C．rules to obey | D．special offers |
| A．have lunch | B．stay for the night |
| C．enjoy special offers | D．have a skiing |
| A．have to spend more | B．save some money |
| C．get something free | D．have a good time |
| A．Avoid the busiest months. |
| B．Go earlier or later in the daytime. |
| C．Choose one with few visitors. |
| D．Go there when no one is in it. |
| A．What to Do in the Theme Park |
| B．Theme Parks in the UK |
| C．Visiting the Theme Park |
| D．Introduction to Famous Theme Parks |
【推荐1】Obviously, you want to make the most of your precious time, to squeeze every last drop out of the days. Here we’ve rounded up the best events for you and your family to enjoy in June in Shanghai.
Dog Day Saturdays
On the first Saturday of the month, The Rooster (Jing’an) throws a backyard party where dogs are welcome. There will be free hot dogs, Flying Dog Beers and dog treats for the little buddies. Donations will also be collected for local animal rescue group, Best Friends China.
June 6, 3~5p.m., RMB 50. The Rooster (Jing’an).
Shanghai International Literary Festival
The undisputed literary event champion of Shanghai is back! Every type of author is set to appear at this year’s fest, including legendary Chinese American writer Amy Tar (The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter’s Daughter), Internet business expert Duncan Clark (Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built), the Anthill founder Alec Ash (Wish Lanterns: Young Lives in New China) and many more. Stay tuned for our full festival preview and author features.
June 10 ~ 22, various times, RMB 85 or RMB 150 (for literary lunches). Glam.
Mom to Mom Sale
Sell or stock up on clothes, toys, books, strollers and other family goods at this twice-a-year market organized by Shanghai mothers. Sellers will contribute 15 percent of all their profit to the charity group, Heart to Heart.
June 21 ~ 22, 2-6p.m. (Sun.) 10a. m. ~ 2p. m. (Mon.), free entry. Shanghai Racquet Club.
Vivienne Westwood — Get a Life
The iconic fashion designer is the subject of this crossover exhibition of Chinese contemporary art and eco-friendly fashion inspired by Westwood’s strong stance towards a climate revolution. Participating artists include Sun Xun, Wu Junyong and Zhang Ruyi.
Until June 28, free entry. Chi K11 Art Museum.
1. What do Dog Day Saturdays and Mom to Mom Sale have in common?| A．They are organized annually. | B．They take place at the same time. |
| C．Participants can support charity work. | D．Participants are admitted free of charge. |
| A．Jack Ma | B．Alec Ash. | C．Bonesetter’s daughter. | D．Joy Luck. |
| A．Dog Day Saturdays. | B．Shanghai International Literary Festival. |
| C．Mom to Mom Sale. | D．Vivienne Westwood — Get a Life. |
| Generally, if you have been delayed on a train journey, you may be able to claim compensation, but train companies all have different rules, so it can be confusing to work out what you’ re entitled to. The type of delay you can claim for depends on whether the train company runs a Delay Repay scheme or a less generous, older-style scheme. | |
| Delay Repay is a train operator scheme to compensate passengers when trains are late, and the train company will pay out even if it was not responsible for the delay. The scheme varies between companies, but up to 2016 most paid 50 percent of the single ticket cost for 30 minutes’ delay and 100 percent for an hour. On the London Underground, you get a full refund for 15-minute delays. |  |
| Companies that do not use Delay Repay and still use the older scheme will not usually pay compensation if the problem is considered to be out of their control. But it is still worth asking them for compensation, as some may pay out. You are unlikely to get compensation for a delay if any of the following occur: ·Accidents involving people getting onto the line illegally ·Gas leaks or fires in buildings next to the line which were not caused by a train company ·Line closures at the request of the emergency services ·Exceptionally severe weather conditions ·Strike action | |
| National Rail Conditions of Travel states that you are entitled to compensation in the same form that you paid for the ticket. Some train companies are still paying using rail vouchers, which they are allowed to do if you do not ask for a cash refund. Since 2016, rail passengers have acquired further rights for compensation through the Consumer Rights Act. This means that passengers could now be eligible for compensation due to: a severely overcrowded train with too few carriages available; a consistently late running service; and a service that is delayed for less than the time limit that applied under existing compensation schemes. However, in order to exercise their rights beyond the existing compensation schemes, for instance Delay Repay, and where the train operating company refuses to compensate despite letters threatening court action, passengers may need to bring their claims to a court of law. | |
| A．international tourists in the UK | B．local residents in the UK |
| C．passengers claim for delayed train | D．potential travellers of the trains |
| A．A train company will only provide compensation if it caused the delay. |
| B．The systems for claiming compensation vary from one company to another. |
| C．Underground and other train companies give the same amounts of money in compensation. |
| D．An increasing number of train companies are willing to pay compensation for problems they are not responsible for. |
| A．you write letters of complaint |
| B．you forget to request cash refund |
| C．a delay is caused by a strike under the older scheme |
| D．a train company has received lots of complaints |
【推荐3】British Museum Visitor Rules
Admission
We warmly welcome you on your visit to the Museum. In the interests of the security of all our visitors we ask you to follow these Visitor Rules.
Admission to the Museum is free, but we may charge for entry(进入)to some exhibitions(展览会)and events.
Opening hours
We open the Museum’s galleries(陈列室)daily from 10:00 until 17:30. We keep selected galleries open until 20:30 on Fridays.
The Museum’s Great Court is open from 9:00 until 18:00, except on Fridays when it remains open until 20:30.
You are asked to begin leaving up to ten minutes before closing time.
The Museum is closed on 24-26 December and 1 January.
Food and drink
You aren’t allowed to eat food and drink inside the Museum, except in places such as the restaurant and cafes or the forecourt. Families with children may use the Ford Centre for Young Visitors in the basement of the Museum’s Great Court at weekends and during school holidays.
Animals
If you have a disability(残疾), you may be followed in the Museum by your guide or an assistant animal. You aren’t allowed to bring animals into the Museum in any other case.
Film, photography and audio recording.
Except where shown by notice, you’re permitted to use hand-held cameras(including mobile phones)with flash bulls or flash units, and audio and film recording equipment not requiring a stand. You may use your photographs, film and audio recording only for your own private and non-business purposes..
1. What are the Visitor Rules mainly designed to do?
| A．To protect exhibits | B．To keep visitors safe |
| C．To increase entry charges | D．To control the entry of visitors |
| A．At 18:30 on Fridays | B．At 17:55 on weekends |
| C．At 11:00 on Christmas Day | D．At 10:15 on New Year’s Day |
| A．Record films for sale | B．Take along their pet dogs |
| C．Eat and drink as they like | D．Take photos for personal use |
