Pamukkale, which means “cotton castle” in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli in southwestern Turkey. The area is famous for a carbonate mineral left by the flowing water. Throughout thousands of years, this mineral has formed white water pools famous around the whole world for their healing properties.
Bath e in the travertine (石灰华) pools
Sit in the theater of Hierapolis
The theater is the main attraction to see if you visit the ruins of Hierapolis.
Bathe in Pamukkale’s antique pool near the Temple of Apollo
There are a few more pools worth exploring near the Temple of Apollo.
This small museum has an interesting collection of antiquities from Hierapolis and is located in a former Roman bathhouse. It showcases beautiful art, stone reliefs, and ancient sarcophagi (石棺) for which the region is famous. Visiting the museum will help bring the city of Hierapolis to life.
| A．Unlike the natural travertine pools, these were carved into the rock by the Romans. |
| B．The museums closer to the top are the hottest. |
| C．Visit the museum of Hierapolis. |
| D．There are quite a few things to see and do in and around Pamukkale. |
| E．The one thing you should absolutely do is bathing in the white travertine pools. |
| F．The ruins of the city have beautiful long roads surrounded by towering columns. |
| G．It stands on top of a hill and overlooks the rest of the ancient Greek colony. |
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【推荐1】The year 2020 was probably the worst year for those who wanted to explore the world, as it was marked by travel restrictions (限制), grounded planes and closed borders. But we are very optimistic. Forbes reported that vacation bookings are on the rise. This list, therefore, is to inspire our future travels and the burning curiosity to see the world.
Egypt
The Giza Necropolis is a must-see tourist attraction; it is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), also known as the Giza Museum, has been described as the world’s largest archaeological (考古的) museum. It will open in April, 2021.
Costa Rica
A must-visit is the Corcovado National Park, internationally well-known among ecologists, where visitors can expect to see a variety of wildlife. Make sure to visit the tiny beach village of Santa Teresa, which is well-known worldwide for the best surfing in the entire country.
Kenya
If you love wildlife, then Kenya is the place to be in 2021. One must-visit destination is the Maasai Mara National Reserve. It is famous for the Great Migration (迁徙), when thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson’s gazelle travel to and from the Serengeti, from July through October.
1. Why did the author call the year 2020 the worst year for travel lovers?| A．Vacation bookings decreased sharply. | B．Chances to explore the world were rare. |
| C．Few people were willing to see the world. | D．Measures such as travel restrictions were taken. |
| A．Santa Teresa. | B．The Grand Egyptian Museum. |
| C．The Giza Necropolis. | D．The Maasai Mara National Reserve. |
| A．The Giza Museum has been well-known to ecologists. |
| B．Surfing makes the beach village in Costa Rica famous. |
| C．The Corcovado National Park is located in the Serengeti. |
| D．The Great Migration in Kenya usually lasts three months. |
【推荐2】Best Christmas Towns Transport You to the North Pole in America
There are few things that compare to the joy of the holiday season. Some joyful holiday towns that look like they were from fairy tales are just where you need to feel merry and bright.
SANTA, CLAUS, INDIANA
Santa Claus, Indiana, personally calling it America's Christmas Hometown, is a dream. When a local postmaster began promoting the town in the late 1920s, children's letters to Santa began pouring in and still do to this day. Each year, countless letters are answered by volunteers. Aside from the typical Christmas activities like a parade and light show, Santa Claus is also home to a holiday-themed amusement park, making it the ideal trip for the whole family.
SOLVANQCALEFORNIA
This town, right in the middle of California wine country, celebrates Christmas all December long. The Danish-style celebration features a number of holiday experiences, like the Christmas Market Light Show, Tree-Lighting Ceremony, Julefest parade, and candlelight tours.
HELEN, GEORGIA
Once a former logging town along the Chattahoochee River, Helen has turned into a beautiful Christmas wonderland during the holidays. Its German architecture and holiday market makes for the most breathtaking scenery that will transport you to a small German town in seconds.
WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA
Williamsburg's numerous historical and Christmas events make it another great place for history lovers to visit this holiday season. The Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown host Christmastide, an exhibit that recalls 17th- and 18th-century winter and holiday traditions through special programs.
1. What's children's habit in Indiana in Christmas?| A．Being volunteers. | B．Having a family trip. |
| C．Writing a letter to Santa. | D．Taking part in a parade. |
| A．You can get personal gifts. | B．Both hold a series of activities |
| C．Both have charming natural scenery | D．You can experience a foreign culture |
| A．SANTA CLAUS. INDIANA. | B．SOLVANQCALIFORNIA. |
| C．HELEN, GEORGIA. | D．WILLIAMSBURQ VIRGINIA |
【推荐3】Travelling is a very good activity. When you are fed up with your work and when you can get a holiday, you can go to the beautiful spots to enjoy the beauty of nature and the special character of other cities. You can breathe fresh air, visit some places of interest，meet different people and make friends with them．If you do so, you will forget your tiredness and troubles and build up your health. As a result, you will feel fully relaxed and you will have the energy to undertake the new tasks waiting for you．
But sometimes, travelling is not an enjoyable thing. For example, when the bus or car you take has a bad accident, you just sit in and waste your time．What’s more，the weather can be changeable. If you are climbing a mountain，it may rain suddenly. You may be caught in the rain and may catch a cold. The worst thing is that you may have your money stolen and you may have an injury. All these are terrible things that can happen to a tourist．
Therefore，before going on a trip, you must prepare yourself carefully. Firstly, you must have clear information about the weather. Secondly, you should choose a good companion so that you can help each other. Thirdly, you must be careful everywhere and try to avoid accidents. If you do this, you’ll surely enjoy your travels and avoid any unnecessary trouble．
1. In the first paragraph，the underlined phrase “ are fed up with’’ means“________”．| A．are fond of | B．can’t do | C．are tired of | D．are interested in |
| A．You may meet with unexpected troubles on a trip． |
| B．You may get ill on a trip． |
| C．You will have to spend a lot of money on a bus or in a car． |
| D．It’s necessary for you to know about the weather before you travel． |
| A．be careful enough | B．have a holiday with a good friend |
| C．take an umbrella with you | D．be well prepared for your trip |
