Coming up with a list of places to visit can be challenging. To save your trouble, we have completed a list of the top tourist attractions in the world.
Eiffel Tower, Paris
Built in 1887, it’s the symbol of Paris and one of the most photographed buildings in the world. A visit to the Eiffel Tower is a must for all travelers. No other landmarks in the world inspire such a strong feeling of love for travel as this single iron structure (钢铁建筑).This is a city where travelers of all kinds can find the experience they're after.
The Statue of Liberty, New York City
America is full of great sights and places to visit, but it's the Statue of Liberty that symbolizes the United States. This symbol of freedom in New York City was gifted by the French to the American people in 1886. The best thing to do is to take a ride up to her crown (王冠) and get the view over the city.
The Acropolis, Athens
Standing above present-day Athens, the Acropolis draws you up and in. Follow in the footsteps of the ancients as you walk up the same steps that have been walked on since 438 BC. Views out over the city are amazing as you walk between the ancient buildings. Near the end of the day, you'll want to watch the sunset from the stairs near the entrance.
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
If you’ve visited places like the Colosseum in Rome or the Acropolis in Athens, built over 2,000 years ago, you may think you have a good handle on ancient sites. But the Pyramids of Giza take ancient to a whole other level. These were built over 4,500 years ago. A sunset camel (骆驼) ride around the buildings is a wonderful experience.
1. Which can best describe the Statue of Liberty?| A．It’s the highest in the world. | B．It’s designed in 1886. |
| C．It’s a present from France. | D．It’s a single iron structure. |
| A．Take a camel ride. | B．Enjoy the sunset. |
| C．View New York City. | D．Explore ancient Rome. |
| A．Eiffel Tower. | B．The Acropolis. |
| C．Pyramids of Giza. | D．The Statue of Liberty. |
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【推荐1】Siberian Tiger is the largest feline (猫科动物) in the world and is known as the king of the forest. In the 1980s, it was listed as one of the firstclass national protected animals of China. To preserve this valuable species, the Siberian Tiger Park was built in 1996 in Heilongjiang Province.
The park is located on the north bank of the Songhua River to the northwest of Harbin, occupying an area of 1,440，000 square meters. It is the largest natural park for wild Siberian tigers in the world at present. There are over 500 purebred (纯种的) Siberian tigers here. What’s more, visitors can also see white tigers, lions, leopards, and pumas as well as Bengali tigers.
It is a large park divided into ten areas, including the mature tiger area, the young tiger area, the walking area and the platform area for viewing the tigers.
The mature tiger area has an area of 360,000 square meters with 30 unruly (难驾驭的) Siberian tigers wandering there. The tigers in this area are all about 7 or 8 years old. And in the young tiger area, there are over 40 young lovely, active tigers about 2 years old. Visitors can see some of them playing and fighting with each other in a pool nearby, and others are kept in the walking area, staying together.
For visitors who love to see exciting activities, the park is also a perfect place. In addition to viewing the tigers walking leisurely in the open air, visitors can buy animals to feed them, including ducks, chickens, and even cows. Park employees will set the living animals free among the tigers. Visitors can see the unique live action of tigers preying on (捕食) them.
In addition, there is a free Popular Science Exhibition Hall in the park. In the exhibition hall, people can see information on tigers in pictures and samples as well as in words, which helps to complete what we know.
1. What can you see in the young tiger area?| A．There are 40 Siberian tigers wandering. |
| B．All the Siberian tigers are around 7 years old. |
| C．Some young active tigers are playing in a pool. |
| D．Some unruly tigers are preying on some animals. |
| A．is very simple |
| B．is unknown to most people |
| C．is entirely shown in detail |
| D．lets you know all you want |
| A．The Valuable Species — Siberian Tiger |
| B．The Largest Feline in the World |
| C．Popular Science Exhibition Hall in the Park |
| D．The Siberian Tiger Park |
【推荐2】LONDON, England - London, England’s famous “Big Ben” bell will be silenced for four long years. The keeper of the Great Clock announced this news Monday. The 158-year-old British clock will be getting some repairs.
Londoners were not happy. On social media like Twitter, many said the hourly rings of Big Ben are very important. “A silent Big Ben will be super strange,” tweeted Rob, a history student at King’s College who can hear the rings from his room. He called them the “sound of London.”
“It will be very sad, but it needs to be done,” said Kirsten Hurrell. The 71-year-old runs a busy newsstand facing the clock tower. “Quite honestly, we live with it and half the time we don’t hear it,” she said about the bell. “But we will miss it when we suddenly find it’s not there anymore.”
A selfie ( 自 拍 照 )with the Great Clock on the top of Elizabeth Tower on the Thames River is almost required. The clock tower stands at one end of the Palace of Westminster, which holds England’s government, known as Parliament. It is also one of the most visited sites in London and Big Ben is the star.
The bell was created by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in 1859. It was the largest at the time of its first performance. In all these years, Big Ben went through good times and bad, which includes Germany’s eight-month bombing of London in World War II.
The hour bell has been silenced before, though. Big Ben cracked after its first few weeks. The striking hammer was too heavy. Workers changed a lighter hammer and Big Ben rang again three years later. Experts say the crack causes the unique but imperfect sound.
The bell was also silent during the funerals (葬礼) of Winston Churchill and
Margaret Thatcher.
During the repair, one side of the four clock faces will remain visible. An electric motor will turn the clock hands. People in London can continue to set their watches to the clock.
The clock keeper announced the clock would not be completely silenced during the repairs and would strike the hour for important national events, for example New Year’s Eve.
1. What is the main idea of the text?| A．Big Ben is the most important site in London. |
| B．The famous 158-year-old clock will get repairs. |
| C．Big Ben went through good times and bad times. |
| D．Londoners weren’t happy about the silence of the bell. |
| A．It’ll cost a lot of money to repair Big Ben. |
| B．People will not hear the rings any longer. |
| C．They won’t get used to the missing of the rings. |
| D．The rings are the most important thing in their life. |
| A．Tourists visit Big Ben more than many other places. |
| B．Tourists plan on avoiding Big Ben when it stops ringing. |
| C．Tourists to London know about Big Ben but rarely visit it. |
| D．Tourists to London have little knowledge about Big Ben. |
| A．1 | B．2 | C．3 | D．4 |
Trains – Traveling by train has fallen out of favour with many travellers in North America, but trains are well worth considering when the location you are traveling to is well-served by trains. High speed train travel, when combined with rail passes, can also be a good way to get to different parts of a large country and avoid the stress of driving or flying. Be aware that long distance passenger train schedules are rarely accurate (especially in North America), so plan to give yourself a day or so before boarding and after leaving those trains.
Airlines – Airfares are usually cheaper when purchased in advance rather than at the last minute, so book your airline tickets first, then structure the rest of your trip around your arrival and departure times. Airfares vary on different days of the week and different times of the month and year, so if you’re flexible with your departure time, select that option on the booking website so cheaper fares can be found for you to consider.
Car rentals – If you are driving to a destination instead of flying, you will need to prepare for spending days on the road. It is also important to keep a close eye on car rental rates, since they can jump around based on demand, and even from location to location within a city or region.
Tours – Tours are great because everything is usually arranged for you. The downside is that you are part of a group, so no matter where you go, there is a crowd with you. You need to be flexible when traveling with a tour group because not all the arrangements (or possibly tour members) may suit you.
1. What do we know about traveling by train?| A．It’s North Americans’ favorite. | B．It is convenient in North America. |
| C．It might not guarantee your travel schedule. | D．It causes as much stress as driving. |
| A．The money charged varies. | B．Your flexibility is allowed. |
| C．Convenience is guaranteed. | D．No preparations are needed. |
| A．Trains. | B．Airlines. | C．Car rentals. | D．Tours. |
【推荐1】Enter to Win Scholarship for College
The American Fire Sprinkler Association created the college scholarship program to help with the educational and training pursuits of students just like you. So, if you meet the contest requirements, please enter and good luck!
Applicant Requirements
The High School Senior College Scholarship Contest is open to high school seniors who are citizens legally living in the USA. Home-schooled students may apply as long as the course of study is equal to that of a senior in high school. Relatives of AFSA staff or NATIONAL board members may not enter.
Scholarship Contest Deadline
Scholarship contest entries will be accepted from September 1, 2023 until January 1, 2024.
Entry Details
Scholarship entries are ONLY accepted online through the AFSA scholarship website (www. afsascholarship. org).
Entrants must submit a completed entry form with all required information. If ANY false or misleading information is submitted on the form, the student will be disqualified.
Each entrant is allowed only ONE ENTRY submittal. Any attempt to enter again under a different name, address, etc. will automatically disqualify the entrant.
Prizes
A total of $5,000 is awarded. Five winners will receive a scholarship of $1,000 each. The scholarship is paid directly to the educational institution in the student’s account to be used to cover tuition fees. The scholarship may be used over a period not to exceed four years. AFSA will contact each winner by email and phone within 12 days of contest end-date, using the contact information given by the entrant during the application process.
1. Who is likely to enter the contest?| A．A college senior living in the USA. |
| B．A close relative of an AFSA employee. |
| C．A member working in NATIONAL board. |
| D．A homeschooler learning high school courses. |
| A．Hand in your entry on the website. |
| B．Sign your name on the entry form. |
| C．Apply for the scholarship once again. |
| D．Submit your entry in February 2024. |
| A．Each winner will get an award of $ 5000. |
| B．The winners will be contacted in two weeks. |
| C．No limit is set to the duration of the scholarship. |
| D．The scholarship is used for educational expenses. |
【推荐2】The Picnic Express
Gather a group of family members, loved ones and friends for a Journey with 707 Operations on “The Picnic Express” steam train to Bacchus Marsh, Choose from:
Saturday 15 January
Sunday 16 January
Saturday 22 January
Sunday 23 January
Upon arrival in Bacchus Marsh, have a picnic at Maddingley Park, enjoy the Werribee River or walk around the Bacchus Marsh township. Bacchus Marsh is beautiful at this time of the year and makes the most perfect place to share a wonderful few hours with family and friends.
The historical and picturesque Maddingley Park is best known for its community-built adventure playground; however, its huge trees along the Werribee River make it a significant natural attraction for Bacchus Marsh.
Enjoy the picnic areas and playground, set up some sporting activities or just relax and enjoy the beautiful natural environment at Maddingley Park, while our train stops at Bacchus Marsh.
Step from the train and exit the railway station area to access the beautiful park, which is just moments from the station exit. The air-conditioned train includes ordinary carriages(车厢)and compartment(隔间)carriages seating eight passengers at most in each compartment. Cafe Hudson will serve coffee, teas, cakes, and snacks, as well as beers and wine.
Timetable:
Depart(出发)Melbourne，Southern Cross station 1:20 pm
Depart Footscray Metro station 1:34 pm
Depart Caroline Springs station 1:50 pm
Arrive Bacchus Marsh station 2:30 pm
Depart Bacchus Marsh 5:00 pm
Arrive Caroline Springs 5:38 pm
Arrive Footscray 5:50 pm
Arrive Melbourne, Southern Cross 6:05 pm
Tickets:
$75 Adult; $25 Child (3-16yrs); $525 compartment of 8.
For more information on“The Picnic Express”to Bacchus Marsh and Maddingley Park, please visit https://707operations.com.au.
1. What is Maddingley Park most famous for?| A．Its large trees. | B．Its Werribee River. |
| C．Its historical buildings. | D．Its adventure playground. |
| A．It includes two kinds of carriages. |
| B．It sells visitors lunches and snacks. |
| C．It runs as often as every 15 minutes. |
| D．It stops at different stations in Bacchus Marsh. |
| A．$200 | B．$400 | C．$600 | D．$525 |
【推荐3】In the UK, the best racecourses (赛马场) are in all corners of the country, which means that it is accessible for all fans of the sport to see the biggest stars. So, what are the four best racecourses in the UK?
Cheltenham
Nothing comes close to excitement levels when the Cheltenham Festival is approaching. It is the home of National Hunt racing, and every year millions of fans are glued to the horse racing on the track. It is the festival for the die-hard lovers of the sport, as the racing takes front and centre of the attention as the biggest prizes are handed out.
Aintree
The race that draws the viewers to the sport is the Grand National. The race is an essential part of British life, as everyone makes a habit of watching the race annually with friends and family. It is a perfect course for visitors too, as it is situated just a short distance outside of Liverpool. There is extra emphasis on fashion when attending Aintree.
Ascot
For lovers of flat racing (无障碍平地赛马), Ascot meetings are a must. The biggest of the season is Royal Ascot, which is one of the most fashionable race days on the calendar, as all visitors entering certain zones must be wearing a top hat. However, there is no better reason to get dressed up.
Newmarket
Newmarket is a hotbed full of racing fans, and is a must-visit for all lovers of the sport. It is the headquarters of flat racing, as the whole town is devoted to the sport. There are two racecourses, the July Course and the Rowley Mile. The final race day of the season takes place in October. Regardless of when you visit in the season, you will feast your eyes!
1. What is the highlight of Cheltenham Festival?| A．It offers grand prizes. | B．It invites many celebrities. |
| C．It promotes the local tourism. | D．It attracts a lot of film stars. |
| A．It is one of the most fashionable race days. | B．It is the headquarters of flat racing. |
| C．It is the home of National Hunt racing. | D．It is situated just a short distance in Liverpool. |
| A．They are team-centred. | B．They are for flat racing. |
| C．They are for royal family. | D．They are fashion-featured. |
| A．The final race is held in July. | B．The citizens are crazy about the race. |
| C．The visitors are welcome all year around. | D．The racing fans are extremely professional. |
| A．A technical instruction book. | B．A university newspaper. |
| C．A travel guide. | D．A play review. |
