Take the Rides of Your Life
Visit Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, to seek thrills "Even though it's located off the beaten track, experts regularly praise Cedar Point as the best overall theme park of the country," says U.S. News & World Report. The park calls itself the roller coaster capital of the world, and with 16 to choose from, it's hard to argue. It's open daily from May 10 through Labor Day; weekends only from Labor Day through November 2.
Tickets start at $ 48.99 per person if purchased online.
http://www.cedarpoint.com.
Wander Free on a Dude farm
Dust off your cowboy boots and ready your cowboy hats for a visit to this Rocky Mountains paradise. Located in Augusta, Montana, "The farm has everything an aspiring cowboy or girl could long for," says Sunset magazine, including hiking trails, fishing trips, campfires with sing-alongs, and, of course, horseback rides. The large farm operates from June through September; kids-only and adults-only programs are available.
Total cost starts at $ 1,360 per adult, $ 1,276 per teen, and $ 1,168 per child.
http://www.Triplejranch.com.
Dig for Dinosaurs
Most kids (and adults) love dinosaurs, and to make their wildest dreams come true, head to Fruita, Colorado. The Museum of Western Colorado offers Dino Digs for children ages five and older. You can choose from one-, three-, and five-day expeditions. "Imagine how your child will feel when she helps unearth the fossilized(化石) bones of ancient species," says Outside magazine. It lasts from May to October.
Digs start at $ 125 per person.
http://www.museumofwesternco.com.
Surf Sand Dunes
Swap your snowboard for a sand-board, and head to Sand Master Park in Florence, Oregon. Real Simple recommends learning the basics at this private dune park, "which offers board rentals and lessons ---- often taught by world-champion sand boarders." Then you can hit the "slopes" to test your skills. From March to June, and September to November.
Rentals for a sand-board start at $ 10 per day; lessons start at $ 45 an hour per person.
http:/'www.sandmasterpark.com.
1. What is special about Cedar Point?
A.You can visit Cedar Point on weekends. |
B.It has 16 roller coasters for you to choose from. |
C.You can help unearth the fossilized bones of dinosaurs. |
D.It offers lessons taught by world-champion sand boarders. |
A.Take the Rides of Your Life |
B.Wander Free on a Dude farm |
C.Dig for Dinosaurs |
D.Surf Sand Dunes |
A.A science fiction. | B.An adventure storybook. |
C.A travel magazine. | D.A theme park advertisement. |
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【推荐1】You’ve flown halfway around the world; you’ve sniffed out this place that nobody in Falongland or Thailand seems to have ever heard of; so what on earth is there to do here? You consider this question as you sink into an old wooden beach chair that holds you above the sand.
It was a long journey from Bangkok to Huaplee. By the time you found the bus station and got yourself sorted out, it took almost as long as the flight from Falongland.
Huaplee is located just south of Hua Hin, about two hundred kilometres from Bangkok, down the west side of the Gulf of Thailand. Not many tourists find this place, and the ones that do wonder if finding it has been their purpose all along.
There’s an apparent laziness that surrounds you here. It’s what this place offers, and it’s free of charge. The small waves that tap the shoreline seem to slow everything down. You settle into your beach chair in preparation for a long rest. You sit there and watch the sea.
It’s early afternoon, so the cook comes out and asks what you’d like to eat this evening. Before long he’s rushed off to the market to buy the ingredients for whatever it was that you ordered—every meal fresh and to order. No menu here.
There is no poolside noise here but just that wonderfully warm, clear blue sea. There’s no street noise. The only sounds are the murmurs of nature. For now you just count your blessings (福祉), listing them in the sand with your toe (脚趾). You don’t have to worry about being late for work. You don’t have to do anything.
The beach to your right stretches off to the horizon (地平线), slowly narrowing to nothingness only to re-emerge again on your left, now steadily widening until it covers the chair beneath you. Sand to your left and sand to your right; it’s unbroken, endless. No start, no end, just sand, sun, and peace. Step off it, and you re-enter the world of traffic, stress, work, and hurry.
Normally you’re the type who can’t sit still for more than ten minutes, but you’re on Huaplee Lazy Beach now and, in the right frame of mind, it stretches all the way around theworld.
“How could it take me so long to find it?” you wonder.
1. When the author first went to Huaplee Beach,____A.he found it unworthwhile |
B.he failed to sort himself out |
C.he became sensitive to smell |
D.he had difficulty in finding it |
A.No menu. |
B.Free food. |
C.Self service. |
D.Quick delivery. |
A.sits in a beach chair |
B.forgets his daily routine |
C.plans a detailed schedule |
D.draws pictures in the sand |
A.He shouldn’t have counted his blessings. |
B.He should have understood the wonder of nature. |
C.He shouldn’t have spent so much time on the trip. |
D.He should have come to the place earlier. |
【推荐2】Looking to the future, we are now focusing on next year's tours. We are not presently taking bookings, but if a specific tour lifts your spirits, why not mark your interest and we will contact you when the time is right.
Japan
October 2021
A centre for technology with natural beauty, Japan is a must-see destination for science and nature lovers. Join us on a special journey across the country during its fantastic autumn to see its amazing landscapes, visit leading scientific institutions and experience robotics and AI.
Antarctica
April to September 2021
Join us aboard the Magellan Explorer for an exciting adventure to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, exploring the world's largest ocean reserve and best ocean ecosystem. Follow in the footsteps of the great scientists while marveling(惊叹)at icebergs, ancient glaciers and ice flies onto volcanic beaches.
Italy
March and June 2021
Encounter the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance on a cultural adventure across two of its cities, Florence and Bologna. Enjoy beautiful surroundings as you take in the wonderful collections, buildings and churches that demonstrate the period across architecture and paintings.
Czech Republic
May and July 2021
Discover the legacy(遗产)of Kepler and Brahe in Prague, a city where astronomy, maths, medicine and architecture connect. Kepler became the father of modern astronomy supported by the observational data from Brahe.
1. What can travelers do in Japan?
A.Experience space travel. |
B.Enjoy its spring landscape. |
C.Visit its scientific institutions . |
D.Learn about its traditional culture. |
A.Japan. | B.Italy. |
C.Antarctica. | D.Czech Republic . |
A.Astronomy. | B.Architecture. |
C.Paintings. | D.Medicine . |
【推荐3】A flood hit Yellowstone National Park on June 13, 2022. The disaster was caused by a combination of unusually heavy rains and rapid snow melt. The high and fast water flows destroyed bridges and swept away entire roadways, leaving communities and homes isolated. Fortunately, the approximately 10,000 park visitors were safely evacuated.
The town of Gardiner, along the Montana-Wyoming border, was particularly hard hit. The floodwaters left almost 900 people with no power or water for many days. Gardiner’s economy, which depends on the almost three-quarters of a million visitors who pass through the park’s north gate annually, is likely to take a hit. The floodwaters severely damaged the main north entrance road to Yellowstone, and could take years to rebuild.
Park officials have begun work on improving an alternative road to Gardiner. This will ensure that locals can access food, supplies, and other essential emergency services. A limited number of tourists may also be allowed into Gardiner once the road is stable.
Yellowstone’s north gate is closed indefinitely. But the park’s south gate opened to visitors on June 22, 2022. Park officials have started a new entry system to prevent overcrowding. It is based on the last number of the visitor’s vehicle license plate and the calendar date of the month. Cars with odd (奇数的) numbers can visit the park on odd days of the month, while those with even (偶数的) numbers can go on even days.
Established in 1872, Yellowstone is America’s oldest national park. The 3,472-square-mile reserve spans three states and is home to many unique wildlife. It is known for its natural beauty that includes mountains, rivers and lakes. The forces of fire and ice shaped the park over thousands of years.
1. What does the underlined word “isolated” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A.Tracked. | B.Separated. |
C.Decorated. | D.Improved. |
A.Gardiner’s economy would get into trouble. |
B.Communities and homes were left in ruins. |
C.Almost 900 people were trapped in the park. |
D.The park’s south gate was closed for a while. |
A.Local people can get daily necessities from visitors. |
B.The park has adopted a new system to recognize faces. |
C.The license plate number decides when cars enter the park. |
D.More tourists may flood into the park for geological features. |
A.Flooding has caused widespread damage in the US. |
B.Yellowstone National Park is closed due to flooding. |
C.People can visit Yellowstone National Park any day. |
D.Natural beauty makes Yellowstone famous. |
【推荐1】Pale Horse, Pale Rider
Katherine Anne Porter was a celebrated American journalist, essayist, short story writer and novelist. Her works deal with dark themes including justice and the unforgiving nature of the human race. Pale Horse, Pale Rider( 1939)is her short novel set during the influenza pandemic(流感大流行)of 1918, which killed five times as many Americans as did World War I. Its main character, Miranda, is a young reporter who falls in love with a soldier; the book's fever-dream style captures the experience of the disease.
The Andromeda Strain
Michael Crichton was one of the most successful novelists of his generation. The Andromeda Strain( 1969 )is his best-selling techno-thriller that begins when a military satellite crashes to the earth and releases an organism that kills almost everyone in a nearby small town. Then things get bad.
Love in the Time of Cholera
Gabriel Garcia Marquez was a major Latin-American author of novels and short stories, a central figure in the so-called magical realism movement in Latin American literature. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1982. Love in the Time of Cholera ( 1985 ) is his great Colombian authors attractive tale of a 50-year courtship, in which lovesickness is as stubborn as disease. u My best, " he said of it. " The novel was written from my soul."
The Road
Cormac McCarthy is an American novelist and playwright. The Road (2006) is his beautifully written, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel set after an unspecified extinction event has wiped out most of humanity. An unnamed man and a boy travel on foot toward a southern sea, having to avoid cannibals(食人者)and despair. The Road is a specially moving story1 of a journey.
1. What can be inferred from the first two books mentioned in the text?A.They're the bestsellers. | B.They're fairly tales. |
C.They're about disasters. | D.They're non-fiction. |
A.Pale Horse, Pale Rider | B.The Andromeda Strain |
C.Love in the Time of Cholera | D.The Road |
A.Katherine Anne Porter. | B.Michael Crichto. |
C.Gabriel Garcia Marquez. | D.Cormac McCarthy. |
【推荐2】The European Towns and Cities That Are Magical at Christmas
Hallstatt, AustriaThe town of Hallstatt and its beautiful landscape enjoy UNESCO protection. The old townhouses, tiny lanes and snow make this the ultimate destination forgetting into the festive mood. Hallstatt’s Christmas market is the stuff of legend. Picture a brightly lit tree and stalls selling decorations and handicrafts and you’re halfway to imagining just how special this spot is.
Valkenburg, NetherlandsValkenburg has much of the usual European Christmas charms to attract visitors. However, what makes it special is the fact that they can all be found underground. The town’s Christmas Caves have become internationally renowned, with a wide range of stalls selling festive gifts and decorations. The larger Municipality Cave is home to one of the largest indoor Christmas markets in Europe.
Wroclaw, PolandWroclaw is regarded as one of Poland’s most beautiful cities, but it takes things to another level at Christmas. The city’s Christmas market is home to over 250 stalls and a superb fair. The architecture here captures the Christmas feeling too, with Gothic structures meaning everyone can tap into the special feeling that only comes round at this time of year.
Gothenburg, SwedenGothenburg is full of festive surprises for those willing to risk traveling north and brave the Scandinavian chill. And chief among them is the Liseberg Christmas Market. Set in an amusement park celebrating its100th anniversary in 2023, visitors can enjoy rides here and taste delicacies (佳肴) from across the country, including pickled herring, reindeer and spiced wine.
1. Which of the following places has underground Christmas charms?A.Hallstatt. | B.Valkenburg. | C.Wroclaw. | D.Gothenburg. |
A.They have amusement parks. | B.They feature Gothic buildings. |
C.They provide Christmas markets. | D.They enjoy UNESCO protection. |
A.News. | B.Business. | C.Nature. | D.Travel. |
【推荐3】Improve On Sleep
Good health needs good sleep. Go to bed before you are tired. Not eating or reading in bed. Go to bed at the same time before midnight and get up at the same time. Your body likes routine for a good night’s sleep.
Stay Free of Flu
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Oral Health
Brush your teeth twice daily and visit the dentist at least once a year. The mouth is a mirror of disease. The oral examination is not only for the health of teeth, but the whole body. For more of it, please visit www. mydr. com. au.
Fit For Life
Studies have shown that many diseases have something to do with less or no physical activity. Try to do it for 30 minutes a day, 5 days or more a week. For more information, please call Health line at 1800 438 2000.
1. If you want to get a good sleep, you had better ________.A.go to bed after you are tired. | B.go to sleep at midnight. |
C.follow the bedtime routine. | D.eat something or read in bed. |
A.to clean your fingers often | B.to brush your teeth twice daily |
C.to get up early every morning | D.to wash all parts of your hands |
A.the oral examination is necessary. | B.you don’t often brush your teeth. |
C.some diseases may be in the mirror. | D.you don’t have a good night’s sleep. |
A.having no oral examination | B.washing hands with cold water |
C.sleeping too late sometimes | D.doing little physical activity |
A.visit www. mydr. com. au. | B.call Health line at 1800 848 1313 |
C.visit the dentist in your place | D.call Health line at 1800 438 2000 |