From the deserts to the rocky coastline, the United States offers a breathtaking range of natural landscapes. Here are some of its top picks, one in each state.
Massachusetts
Book an overnight stay at the Borden Flats Lighthouse in Massachusetts’ Taunton River for a taste of lightkeeper life. The tower wan built in 1881 to guide ships through the Mount Hope Bay, near the town of Fall River, Book months in advance for this self-catering flat with wonderful views.
Connecticut
With 650 feet of vertical (垂直的) drop, Connecticut’s Mohawk Mountain So Area might look modest, but its eight chairlifts provide access to 26 sidewinding trails (小径), many of which can be skied after dark thanks to night lighting. Toward the mountain top several trails connect with snowshoe and cross-country ski paths that go deeper into Mohawk State Forest.
Colorado
The Centennial State has nearly a hundred developed and undeveloped hot springs.The heated natural water is said to relieve pain and reduce stress. For the wellness road trip, start with the 720-mile Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop from Denver to Pagosa Springs to Steamboat Springs, which highlights 17 destinations, including Glenwood Hot Springs Resort with its 405-foot-long main pool.
Montana
Helena, Montana’s laid-back capital, is often overlooked. But its location, at 3, 875 feet of elevation on the eastern slope (斜坡) of the Continental Divide, makes it a mountain biker’s dream. Seventy-five miles of trails include the Mount Helena Ridge Trail, where you’ll get views of the valley below. You might see wildflowers or a black bear.
1. What are you required to do to taste lightkeeper life?| A．Buy a ticket to an old tower. | B．Make reservations in advance. |
| C．Follow ships in Taunton River. | D．Take a boat tour in Fall River. |
| A．In Massachusetts. | B．In Connecticut. |
| C．In Colorado. | D．In Montana. |
| A．Mountain biking. | B．Rock climbing. |
| C．A natural pool. | D．A lighthouse. |
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【推荐1】Sleep behind ancient stone walls, and explore a private estate. We can introduce you to the best castles to rent. From five star luxury to budget friendly rustic (质朴的) experiences, each one has its own fascinating history.
●Schlosshotel Klink
Germany
€96 per room, per night (room only)
Hotel Schloss Klink stands directly beside Lake Miuritz, a 5-minute walk from the boat harbor. Built in 1898, many of the elegant rooms feature wooden beams (木梁). There are five on-site restaurants, a large spa and an indoor pool with lake views.
●Castello di Bibbione
Italy
€99 per room, per night (room only)
Castello di Bibbione is set between Florence and Siena with views of the Chianti hills. The rustic apartments feature wood-beamed ceilings and each comes with a fully-equipped kitchenette with a dining area. In the summer, you can relax in the outdoor swimming pool or garden. Wine tastings can be arranged, and bikes are provided free of-charge.
●Augill Castle
England
£180 per room, per night (bed & breakfast)
Free cancellations
Augill Castle is located in the upper reaches of the Eden Valley and is a mere 10 minutes’ drive away from the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. This is very much a family retreat and, as such, the castle owners can offer an informal and relaxed castle experience, creating memories that adults and children alike will never forget.
●Highlands Castle
USA
$600 per room, per night (room only)
Highlands Castle is located in Bolton Landing in upstate New York, offering views of Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains. Accommodation includes a seating area and a dining area, terrace and kitchen. Guests can enjoy swimming, boating, kayaking (划独木舟), horse-riding and diving.
1. What is special about Castello di Bibbione?| A．Visitors can taste wine there. | B．It is near the Yorkshire Dales. |
| C．Visitors can ride horses for free. | D．It is surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains. |
| A．Schlosshotel Klink. | B．Castello di Bibbione. | C．Augill Castle. | D．Highlands Castle. |
| A．Both have indoor pools. | B．Both offer lake views. |
| C．Both are located in New York. | D．Both were built in the 19th century. |
【推荐2】Trekking through the mists of the Huangshan mountains, I came upon a young man painting the scenery with traditional brush and ink on rice paper. He smiled proudly as he showed me his work. It was indeed quite beautiful for a painting, but it paled compared to the living scene before my eyes: mountaintops surrounded by light clouds, an endless dance of wind and fog that changes alternately in the dark hills beneath. How futile it must feel for a mere human being to try to capture that, I thought.
Yet for centuries, these mountains in the heart of China have been a destination for artists and poets, who come to commune with nature in one of its more striking pose-and struggle to replicate its beauty. Along with the artists and poets come lovers, who grasp locks symbolic of their undying love to the chain fences that protect hikers from the steep cliffs. Seventy miles of trials wind around 72 peaks, the two majestic of which are Capital of Heaven and Lotus Flower.
In 1990, UNESCO declared Huangshan a Cultural and Natural Property, thereby ensuring that the area’s physical beauty will be preserved forever. Pheasant and deer abound. Hundreds of plants are said to heal the body and the famous hot springs are known for their healing qualities. An hour’s meditation in one of these pools is a great way to end a day of hiking.
The three staging areas for Huangshan visitors are Jade Screen, the Hot Spring area and the North Sea. The Xi Hai and Bei Hai, located on different summits are three-star hotels serving Chinese and Western food as well as wine and liquor from East and West.
Huangshan may not be exactly off the beaten path, but it is on a road well worth taking.
1. The writer thought the young man’s painting .| A．not a bit beautiful | B．not as beautiful as the living scene |
| C．more beautiful than the living scene | D．beautiful enough to caught the nature’s beauty |
| A．Because locks symbolize lovers’ forever love |
| B．Because locks can protect lovers from the cliffs |
| C．Because locks help lovers climb to the top quickly |
| D．Because locks contribute to enjoy nature easily |
| A．To introduce some hotels in Huangshan mountains |
| B．To recommend Huangshan mountains to tourists |
| C．To speak highly of the beauty of Huangshan mountains |
| D．To stress the convenience to climb Huangshan mountains |
【推荐3】Discover the Best of Beijing
Beijing’s rich culture and powerful atmosphere offer travellers a sensory feast.
Archaeological Site
A must — see for history buffs, the Ming Tombs scenic area contains the mausoleums (陵墓) of 13 of the 16 emperors who ruled China during the Ming Dynasty from 1368 to 1644. Three of the 13 mausoleums are open for visitors and offer an intriguing glimpse into Chinese history, grand Chinese architecture, and the cultural importance of ancestor worship. The Ming Tombs are located close to some entry points to the Great Wall, which makes it easy to combine the two sites during the same day trip.
UNESCO Site
The Forbidden City, today also known as the Palace Museum, was the home of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for 500 years until 1911. Located in the very heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City is a remarkable portrayal of Chinese history, culture, civilization, and architecture. The Palace Museum is the world’s largest palace complex and is said to have almost 1,000 buildings and 9,999 rooms.
Cultural Experience
To get a glimpse of Beijing before its magnificent glass buildings and skyscrapers, head to Gulou Street to explore one of the city’s remaining traditional neighborhoods, the hutongs. Hutongs are areas with narrow lanes and single story courtyard houses, but the city’s rapid modernization has left only a few of these historic neighborhoods standing. Go back in time and explore the hutongs around the Drum and Bell Towers, two landmark buildings that were used for telling time since the 13th century.
Best Day Trip
Even though the Summer Palace is located just 15 kilometers outside of central Beijing, a visit there is like entering another world. Consisting of palaces, lakes, and gardens, the Summer Palace was an imperial garden built by the Qing Dynasty for royal families to rest and entertain. It is the largest and best preserved imperial garden still in existence in China.
Most Iconic Place
The Great Wall of China is certainly not to be missed during your visit to Beijing. More than 27,000 people visit on an average day, which is an excellent reason for considering the less famous entry points, such as Jinshanling and Simatai. Some sections offer unique hiking opportunities with breathtaking landscapes of the surrounding mountains with the deserted wall snaking mysteriously into the horizon. For an experience you’ll never forget, consider camping out for a night at one of the watchtowers.
1. The underlined word “complex” means “________”.| A．difficult things | B．connected things | C．similar buildings | D．large palaces |
| A．The Palace Museum. | B．The hutongs. |
| C．The Drum and Bell Towers. | D．The Summer Palace. |
| A．At the Ming Tombs. | B．At the Great Wall. |
| C．At the Drum and Bell Towers. | D．At the Summer Palace. |
【推荐1】Very often, we have small medical problems that aren't serious enough to require a visit to the doctor’s office. Problems, such as a sore throat or a stomachache, can often be taken care of with medicines available on drug stores. However, many people prefer to treat slight medical problems at home instead of going to a doctor. For a sore throat, it’s certainly easy to stop by a local drug store and pick up a pack of lozenges (含片). But some people prefer to make special drinks, such as warm milk with honey, or lemon juice and honey. Other people like to wash out their mouths with warm, salty water.
Stomachaches can be treated with medicines that are available at local drug stores, but many people first try drinking soda (苏打水) to settle their stomachs. Another more natural treatment is peppermint (薄荷) tea.
Besides the various cold medicines available, many people treat their colds by having a bowl of homemade chicken soup. Others like to drink hot water with lemon and honey before they go to bed.
Many books offer helpful suggestions for the treatment of small medical problems at home and provide useful information about first-aid. In case of a bee sting (蜇伤), for example, they advise that you put mud or a piece of potato directly on the sting or a little vinegar on the skin so the sting will disappear.
Modern medicine has progressed greatly in the past few years, but there are still times when it’s very convenient to rely on good old home treatment.
1. What does the underlined word “available” in the first paragraph mean?| A．Cautious. | B．Obtainable. |
| C．Delighted. | D．Previous. |
| A．Drink warm, salty water. |
| B．Pick up a piece of potato. |
| C．Drink hot water with lemon. |
| D．Drink warm milk with honey. |
| A．Soda. | B．Peppermint tea. |
| C．Chicken soup. | D．A little vinegar. |
| A．If you feel uncomfortable, you don’t need to see a doctor. |
| B．Once you are ill, please see some famous doctors at once. |
| C．Modern medicine should be taken on time, if you are ill. |
| D．We can rely on good old home treatment if we aren’t seriously ill. |
【推荐2】Preparing for a medical emergency involving your pet is always best accomplished before the event takes place. This series is designed to help guide you through the important decisions about first aid, as well as how and when to transport your pet quickly and safely to a veterinary hospital or emergency access.
VeterinaryPartner.com has provided this complete reference book online for you to skim through, expanding your knowledge of the dog’s and cat’s first aid. However, we encourage you to buy the book to keep in your home or car as a quick reference during an emergency.
This book is an emergency preparedness ready reference for dogs and cats. Wise preventive measures, intelligent use of first aid principles, coupled with recognition of abnormal symptoms and treatment of disorders, diseases and problems lead to effective health care.
A working knowledge of this information will help you get rid of some potentially dangerous circumstances and help you prepare for emergency situations.
It includes information on what to do and what not to do in specific emergency situations. The authors encourage careful reading and occasional rereading. We have tried to make this book easy to understand, avoiding technical terms as often as possible, but defining them in context when they are necessary.
1. What’s the purpose of this passage?| A．To introduce a book, a reference about first aid for dogs and cats. |
| B．To introduce a website. |
| C．To introduce a working knowledge. |
| D．To encourage careful reading. |
| A．Because it’s very cheap. |
| B．Because it contains a working knowledge of information about dogs and cats. |
| C．Because it contains information on specific emergency situations. |
| D．Because you can keep it at hand and find knowledge of the dog’s or cat’s first aid in case of an emergency. |
| A．It can enlarge the readers’ knowledge of the dog’s and cat’s first aid. |
| B．It contains the knowledge of recognition of abnormal symptoms of dogs and cats. |
| C．Although it contains a lot of technical terms, it is easy to understand. |
| D．You can read it on VeterinaryPartner.com. |
| A．应急的 | B．兽医的 |
| C．紧急的 | D．资助的 |
【推荐3】Many children first learn the value of money by receiving an allowance （pocket money）.The purpose is to let children learn from experiences at an age when financial mistakes are not very costly.
The amount of money that parents give to their children to spend as they wish differs from family to family Timing is another consideration .Some children get a weekly allowance Others get a monthly allowance
In any case，parents should make clear what，if anything，the child is expected to pay for with the money.At first, young children may spend all of their allowance soon after they receive it If they do this they will learn the hard way that spending must be done within a budget.Parents are usually advised not to offer more money until the next allowance.
The object is to show young people that a budget demands a choice between spending and saving Older children may be responsible enough to save money for larger costs，like clothing or electronics.Many people who have written on the subject of allowances say it is not a good idea to pay your child for work around the home .These jobs are a normal part of family life.
Paying children to do extra work around the house，however，can be useful.It can even provide an understanding of how a business works.
Allowances give children a chance to experience the three things they can do with money.They can share it in the form of gifts or giving to a good cause.They can spend it by buying things they want.Or they can save it.
Saving helps children understand that costly goals require sacrifice.You have to cut costs and plan for the future. Requiting children to save part of their allowances can also open the door to future saving and investing. Many banks offer services to help children and teenagers learn about personal finance.
A savings account is an excellent way to learn about the power of compound interest.
Compounding works by paying interest on interest.So，for example，one dollar invested at two percent interest for two years will earn two cents in the first year.The second year，the money will earn two percent of one dollar and two cents，and so on. That may not seem like a lot.But over time it adds up.
1. Giving an allowance，parents should consider all the following EXCEPT________.| A．how much the child should get each time |
| B．whether the child has made a budget |
| C．where the money really goes |
| D．how often a child can get it |
| A．Through their own experiences. |
| B．Through parents' instruction. |
| C．By spending allowance. |
| D．By receiving allowance. |
| A．what children learn by handling allowances may be beneficial in the future |
| B．children can learn to set up their own business with their allowances. |
| C．keeping allowances in the bank is the best choice for children |
| D．it is not a good idea to pay children to do housework at home |
| A．increasing curiosity to learn how to make more money |
| B．stronger power to hold one's attention to saving money |
| C．money paid by the bank on your original money and the gain from it |
| D．the sum of money that you earn from keeping your money in the bank |
| A．Be Generous To Pay Your Children |
| B．Be Wise To Avoid Financial Mistakes |
| C．Saving Allowances Does Good To Children |
| D．Allowances Help Children Learn About Money |
