Britain is arguably the great walking nation. About two-thirds of us already head out to stretch our legs once a week. The following festivals offer a wealth of organized walks, but walkers should register in advance.
Prestatyn and Clwydian Range festival
Visitors to Wales tend to move west, to either the well-worn tracks of Snowdonia or the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. There are 25 walks packed into the three days, with various options available, including a half-mile Roman-themed adventure, an eight-mile walk exploring the life of 18th-century Welsh naturalist and travel writer Thomas Pennant and a 21-mile Offa’s Dyke challenge. All walks are free.
Denbighshire, Wales, 19-21 May
Otley walking festival
This local festival has grown from humble origins in 2000 into a busy schedule of 50 short-distance walks and events celebrating the lives and landscapes of Wharfedale in West Yorkshire. One might enjoy the Five Pubs Walk, Walking With Wine, Four More Pubs or Lost Pubs of Otley. All walks are free, though there is sometimes a small charge for transport.
Otley, West Yorkshire, 24 June-3 July
Dartmoor offroading walking festival
Dartmoor delights (使高兴) walkers because, while tracks are there to be followed, the lack of wire and other barriers, and the relatively small number of farm buildings on the higher ground, create a sensation of freedom. The six free wheelchair walks, starting daily at 11am, explore Dartmoor’s industrial history, bronze age valuables and Victorian railway builders.
Devon, 27 August-2 September
Gower walking festival
With more superb walking options inside a single landscape than perhaps anywhere else, the Gower peninsula (半岛) sometimes feels as if it’s all coast. The further information for this nine-day festival, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Wales Coast Path (WCP), has yet to be finalized. Half of the walks offered during the festival will be on the coastal path, £10 adults, over-sixes £6.
Glamorgan, 2-10 September
1. Which festival is friendly to the disabled?| A．Prestatyn and Clwydian Range festival. | B．Otley walking festival. |
| C．Dartmoor offroading walking festival. | D．Gower walking festival. |
| A．It has the most superb walking options. | B．Half of the walks last for a whole week. |
| C．It’s aimed to advocate coastal protection. | D．The final details remain to be confirmed. |
| A．They are offered free of charge. | B．They require prior registeration. |
| C．They take advantage of the coast. | D．They are physically demanding. |
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1. Which of the following is both a book and a TV series?| A．Secrets of the Whales. | B．Kingdom of the Polar Bears. |
| C．Into the Deep: An Explorer’s Life. | D．Cosmic Queries. |
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【推荐2】Argentina: Land of Discovery
Experience the lively culture of Buenos Aires as you work to build low-income housing for local families in need.
Duration: 14 to 21 days
Program Type: Find Your Passion
Tuition: $4,999 (21 days); $3,399 (14 days)
Community Service Hours: 45 (21 days); 35(14 days)
Belize: Rhythms of the Caribbean
Make a difference as you work to promote children’ literacy, explore Belize’ diverse ecosystems, and experience the color and culture of this exotic nation.
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Tuition: $4,999
Community Service Hours: 60
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Navigate（驾驶船只）through a diverse mountainscape and improve your Spanish skills.
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Costa Rica: Protecting the Pacific
Protect the oceans through volunteer projects on the Pacific coast.
Duration: 13days
Program Type: Environmental Conservation
Tuition: $3,399
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1. Which program is focused on helping to improve the living conditions of the poor?| A．Land of Discovery . | B．Rhythms of the Caribbean. |
| C．Spanish Service Adventure. | D．Protecting the Pacific. |
| A．It’ tuition fees are the cheapest. | B．It provides different community service hours. |
| C．It is the longest program. | D．It offers great opportunity to learn a language. |
| A．Land of Discovery . | B．Rhythms of the Caribbean. |
| C．Spanish Service Adventure. | D．Protecting the Pacific. |
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| A．Later comers | B．Adults without children |
| C．School students | D．Kids below three years old |
| A．The name of the show. | B．The name of the director. |
| C．The telephone number. | D．The name of the theater. |
【推荐1】At 12, 139 feet above sea level, Potala is the highest palace in the world. The 1, 300-year-old palace was originally built by Tibetan king Songtsen Gambo for Princess Wencheng of the Chinese Tang Dynasty. Eventually it was expanded and changed into the house for the Dalai Lama. Since 1959, it has been turned into a museum of Buddhism. In 1994, Potala Palace was named a World Heritage by UNESCO.
The building is divided into two parts—the Red Palace and the White Palace. They are really colored red and white. A fresh coat of paint made up of milk, honey, and sugar is applied every autumn.
The neighboring Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka Temple were rebuilt in 2000 and 2001. The Jokhang Temple is considered the most sacred (神圣的) temple in Tibet and thousands of Buddhism believers travel thousands of miles by foot just to pay their respects to it all year around. In addition to the two temples, many other temples, including the Ramoche Temple and Palkhor Temple, are symbols of Tibetan culture.
HOW TO VISIT
All foreign visitors must visit the Potala Palace with a tour group. Groups are allowed an hour inside the palace and photos are not permitted. While the palace and its nearby temples are very much tourist attractions, many of the guests are Tibetan people who come to pray.
WHEN TO VISIT
As one of the highest cities in the world, Lhasa can get quite cold during the winter. Summer is the best time to visit. June to August is the busiest tourist season.
1. What was Potala first built for?| A．A museum of Buddhism. |
| B．A home for the Dalai Lama. |
| C．A burying place for Songtsen Gambo. |
| D．A palace for Princess Wencheng. |
| A．The Jokhang Temple. | B．The Palkhor Temple. |
| C．The Norbulingka Temple. | D．The Ramoche Temple. |
| A．Spring. | B．Summer. | C．Autumn. | D．Winter. |
【推荐2】Breathtaking cities and towns on the cliffs
Castellfollit De La Roca, Spain
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Manarola, Cinque Terre, Italy
The Mediterranean Sea has several cliffside towns and the villages of Italy's Cinque Terre are perhaps its most famous. The Cinque Terre comprises five seaside villages linked by cliffside hiking trails and by a train, on Italy's Ligurian coast. The Cinque Terre, its colourful buildings, and grape- and olive-strewn cliffs were made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
Santorini, Greece
Santorini is known for its white and blue architecture high above the sea. The island is an active volcano, though its last eruption was 3,600 years ago. Santorini's main town is called Firά and it sits on the edge of the volcano's crater, which is covered by the sea. You can walk from Firά to the next-door towns to admire the island's particularly beautiful sunsets from each of its cliffside towns.
Lima, Peru
The new world has cliffside cities too, including modern ones. Peru's Lima sits on the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean. While most of this city of almost 11 million stretches far from the cliffs, the Miraflores neighbourhood is a prime place for tourists to admire the views from the cliffs. Down below in the Pacific are surfers and soaring above the cliffs are colourful paragliders.
1. What made Cinque Terre a UNESCO World Heritage Site?| A．Its long history. | B．The Sant Salvador church. |
| C．Its buildings and cliffs. | D．The five seaside villages. |
| A．Go hiking on the trails. | B．Overlook the Pacific Ocean. |
| C．Enjoy sunsets on the cliffs. | D．Admire the unique volcanic landscape. |
| A．They are all in Europe. | B．They are all on the cliffs. |
| C．They all have a long history. | D．They are all inland cities or towns. |
【推荐3】Temples have existed for thousands of years. They are the proof of cultures and civilization that existed many years ago.
Gobekli Tepe, Turkey
Located on a hilltop in southwestern Turkey where it snows a lot in winter, the Gobekli Tepe is considered the world’s oldest temple. It is nearly 11,000 years old. There are carvings on the rock statues, mainly of lions, foxes, snakes, cranes and wild ducks, as well as scenes of people hunting. Because heavy snow makes it hard to get to the top of the hill, visitors are not recommended to go there in winters.
White Temple, Thailand
Immediately upon entering White Temple, you will realize this contemporary, unconventional temple stands out, even in a country dotted with temples. The White Temple is incredibly different and unique in its architecture, art and design. In fact, it is designed in a very modern way. This temple is all white. It is very hot in summer in Thailand, so going to White Temple in other three seasons is a wise choice.
Sagrada Familia, Spain
This symbolic Barcelona building is famously unfinished. It is said to be finished by 2026, but no body believes it. However, visitors believe its incompleteness is part of its charm, which sets it apart from other temples in the world. You will have to wait in a long line if you visit Sagrada Familia in summer holiday. Visitors are not that many in spring and winter.
Kinkaku-ji, Japan
This temple is absolutely the most popular one in Japan. Whether you visit during the fall when there are red leaves against the golden wall, in winter when the gold is topped with pure white snow, in spring with cherry blossoms, or in summer allowing you to smell the earthy smell after rain — there is never a bad time to visit this beautiful temple.
1. Which temple will you choose to go if you are a fan of modern architecture?| A．White Temple. | B．Gobekli Tepe. |
| C．Sagrada Familia. | D．Kinkaku-ji. |
| A．It is the oldest temple. | B．It is all white. |
| C．It is unfinished. | D．It is untraditional. |
| A．Gobekli Tepe. | B．Kinkaku-ji. |
| C．Sagrada Familia. | D．White Temple. |
【推荐1】What we consume has a direct impact on our physical and mental well-being. Food is, after all, fuel, so it makes sense to eat foods that will nourish us and keep us slim.If you want to lose weight, here are some recommendations.
# Broccoli
This is everyone’s favorite vegetable. Broccoli is high in fiber and calcium, making it an excellent weight-loss veggie. Broccoli is high in Vitamin C, which helps to speed up the fat-burning process and lower stress, making weight loss a breeze.
# Carrots
When we wish to add something high in fiber and beta carotene to our diet, carrots and weight loss go hand in hand. Carrots can be found in salads, sandwiches, soups, and even fresh carrot juice.
The high fiber content aids bile secretion, which aids weight loss. It is a low-calorie vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways.
# Bell Peppers
Have you ever tried all of the different colored bell peppers?If not, now is the time to start and improve your weight-loss routine. These vibrant meals are low-calorie vegetables high in vitamin C, which helps to regulate stress hormones.
Stress hinders weight loss by accumulating fat, but by including bell peppers in your diet, you can keep your hormones in check.
# Potatoes
“When you lose weight, you don't eat potatoes.” For a long time, we believed in a myth.
When fried, potatoes are unhealthy, but when boiled or chilled, they are fat cutters and aid in the reduction of obstinate belly fat!
As vegetables that are low in calories but high in nutrients,potatoes are high in magnesium, which helps to avoid bloating and balance sodium levels in the body.
1. How many weight-loss vegetables are mentioned in the text?| A．1 | B．2 | C．3 | D．4 |
| A．Vitamin A. | B．Vitamin C | C．Vitamin D | D．Vitamin K |
| A．Carrots. | B．Potatoes. | C．Bell peppers. | D．Broccoli. |
【推荐2】Monthly subscription （订阅） educational boxes for students can be a great way to develop an interest in a particular subject. If you want to learn something at home while having fun, you can have educational boxes delivered monthly straight to your house.
Spangler Boxes
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Kiwi Doodle Boxes are among the most popular boxes on the market. They feature a variety of themes customized to students aged from 8 to 18. Doodle focuses on art and design with projects such as a felt succulent（肉质植物）garden, a faux（人造的）leather sample set, and handmade soap. Doodle projects introduce students to new crafting materials and techniques and al craft supplies are included in the box.
1. Which of the following is included in Finders Seekers Boxes?| A．Features of cities. | B．Online instructions. |
| C．Historical mysteries. | D．Escape room challenges. |
| A．Creation Boxes. | B．Spangler Science Boxes. |
| C．Kiwi Doodle Boxes. | D．Finders Seekers Boxes. |
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1. What will the remote editor do?| A．Study the knowledge of typesetting. |
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