Best Places to Visit in the UK
United Kingdom has long been a popular European tourist place for many because of its beautiful countryside, historic cities, top museums and outstanding theaters. Here are some of the best places to visit in the UK.
Cambridge
Cambridge is a beautiful English city located on the River Cam just north of London. As the home to one of the world’s top universities, the University of Cambridge, it has all of the cultural and entertainment choices you might expect from a college town.
Chester
Located on the River Dee in Cheshire, England, Chester is more than 2,000 years old, which means there is plenty of history, culture and architecture lasting several centuries. The ancient walls around the city are one of Chester’s biggest tourist attractions.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge, one of the most famous sites in the world, is home to some of the most important Neolithic and Bronze Age finds and structures in the UK. It was not until 1600 BC that Stonehenge came to be completed.
Lake Distric
Located in northwest England, the Lake District is the second largest National Park in the UK. The main attractions are the lakes, mountains and hills. It is England’s famous destination for hiking and climbing.
1. What will you do in Cambridge?| A．Do various shopping. | B．Meet famous people. |
| C．Visit the top university. | D．Enjoy wonderful music. |
| A．It is a college town. | B．It offers exciting scenery. |
| C．It is a city with a long history. | D．It has a great many monuments. |
| A．Cambridge. | B．Chester. |
| C．Stonehenge. | D．Lake district. |
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【推荐3】NEW MUSEUMS OPEN DOORS
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Humboldt Forum
The Humboldt Forum opens on 17 December. It is set to stage around 1,000 events and exhibitions when the full programmer is rolled out, For now, at least, the museum is opening in stages, with an exhibition on the history of the German capital, Berlin, among the first to go on show. humboldtforum.org
National Museum of African American Music
Opening in early 2021, the National Museum of African American Music is said to be the world's only museum devoted to the musical contributions of African Americans. From the Great Migration and jazz and blues to the present day, it's set to be a timely celebration, through we-organized exhibitions, of how African Americans have shaped the music of the United States. nmaam.org
Munch Museum
MUNCH is home to the largest collection of works by Edvard Munch. The museum digs into the Expressionist’s significant talents, with paintings drawings and photographs from a 4.00srorgg collection donated lo the city on his death in 1944. muchmusee.no
Museum of the Home
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1. Which museum is an ideal place for visitors to kill time by drinking coffee?| A．Humboldt Forum. |
| B．National Museum of African American Music. |
| C．Munch Museum. |
| D．Museum of the Home. |
| A．The history of Berlin is exhibited in the Humboldt Forum. |
| B．African Americans made no contributions to the music of USA. |
| C．Museum of the Home has been renamed the Geffrye Museum. |
| D．Edvard Munch is believed to have a great effect on literature. |
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【推荐1】Heritage Day is around the corner, so here at TravelGround we make a list of the top public spots for you.
Wolwespruit Nature Reserve
It’s about 22 kilometres south of Leeudoringstad. It offers great birding chances and visitors can angle in the rapids of the Vaal River surrounded by unmatched natural scenery. This park is also a favorite among mountain bikers. There are special picnic areas and various kinds of wildlife can be seen.
Prices: R30 per adult and free for children
Tel: 018-5819705
Modjadji Nature Reserve
It’s close to Modjadjiskloof. It is the world’s largest concentration of the Modjadji palm(棕榈), and offers a perfect setting for day visitors, such as overlooking the Kruger National Park. Visitors can expect to see large games such as blue wildebeest. Picnic areas are available, of course.
Prices: R10 per person
Tel: 074-8340383
False Bay Park
It lies along Lake St Lucia’s western shore and within the Simangaliso Wetland Park, which covers a 280-kilometre of the coastline. Swimming is forbidden, but other recreational activities such as hiking, fishing and boating on Lake St Lucia are available. There’s a special picnic area where visitors can enjoy favorite amusements and seek the riches of nature.
Prices: R25 per person
Tel: 021-9752189
The Mac Mac Pools
It’s a popular picnic spot in a shallow rocky river which drops into some natural swimming holes. It lies in the Sabie area on the Panorama Route and there’s a beautiful nature path for guests’ enjoyment. This lovely walk winds its way to the base of the amazing Mac Mac Falls, which is also a great picnic spot.
Prices: R30 per person
Tel: 013-7542724
1. Which number should you call if you want to enjoy bird-watching?| A．018-5819705. | B．013-7542724. |
| C．021-9752189. | D．074-8340383. |
| A．Modjadji Nature Reserve. | B．The Mac Mac Pools. |
| C．False Bay Park. | D．Wolwespruit Nature Reserve. |
| A．They charge everyone an entrance fee. |
| B．They are all good spots for the picnic. |
| C．They all have special wildlife reserves. |
| D．They are mountain bikers’ favorites. |
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Guẻa Trumpe t Festival
The trumpet is a part of daily life in Serbia—present at births, celebrations, and burials. And the annual event has been going strong for more than 50 years to celebrate the instrument and its cultural significance in this country.
Positiv us Festival
Positivus is the largest music festival in Latvia, attracting big-name stars across all major genres and giving new artists a chance to shine. It’s also one of the most accessible music festivals in the world, even for families with small children. Other pluses? Ticket prices are reasonable and the beautiful coastal location means you can swim in the water or hang in the cool shade of the forest on the same day, all while listening to live music.
Alfa Future People
Held in the Russian countryside, six hours east of Moscow by car, Alfa Future People is more than a massive electronic dance music(EDM) festival, with exhibitions on the latest related technology and athletic opportunities like a volleyball tournament and gymnastics classes.
Mysteryland
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1. Which festival should visitors attend if they are mainly interested in local culture?| A．Alfa Future People. | B．Mysteryland. |
| C．Guěa Trumpet Festival. | D．Positiv us Festival. |
| A．It is usually held indoors. | B．It is affordable and family-friendly. |
| C．It is the largest music festival in Europe. | D．It is also well-known for its athletic events. |
| A．They provide EDM classes. | B．They have related exhibitions. |
| C．They are sustainability-focused festivals. | D．They are famous for electronic dance music. |
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Eater of Natural Disasters
My invention can save your home by sucking up all-natural disasters. The government will not own this machine, but by you so there will be no taxes on it. Order Now! The Eater of Natural Disasters will run on renewable batteries. It will cost 50 dollars to make and I will sell it for just $ 75.
Created by Matthew Szekeresh — Mt. Washington Elementary, 5th Grade.
Pick-up-Pollution Bomb
My invention is called the Pick-up-Pollution Bomb. It will just pick up pollution and it won't hurt anything else like people, animals, property, playgrounds, and parks. The reason why I made it is that I think there is too much pollution on the Earth. It sells for $ 100 a piece, and if you buy this now, I will send you another one for free.
Created gratefully by Lauren Newberry — Mt. Washington Elementary, 5th Grade
Flying House
My invention is a home that will blast off in space. For example, if there were an earthquake people would immediately blast off, or if there were a flood it would take off. Only for $ 400.99.
Created by David Turner — Mt. Washington Elementary, 5th Grade
Bug Robot
My invention is a robot that catches little bugs, eats little bugs, sucks up pollution, sucks up natural disasters, and turns them into food solving the problems of too many little bugs, natural disasters, pollution and starvation. My product is worth $500. My invention works on 2 triple — A batteries. And if you order one today I'll throw in 4 rechargeable triple-A batteries.
Created by Cassie Courtey — Mt. Washington Elementary, 5th Grade
1. Why is the Flying House created?| A．To explore the space. | B．To clean the air. |
| C．To prepare people for earthquakes. | D．To help people escape from natural disasters. |
| A．The Bug Robot. | B．The Pick-up-Pollution Bomb. |
| C．The Flying House. | D．The Eater of Natural Disasters. |
| A．They are very easy to build. | B．They are ideas from kids in the same school. |
| C．They are expensive but of practical use. | D．They are being used by people. |
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“I wondered if it was a joke，” Strickland said in an interview with a Nobel official after the call. She had been asleep when the call arrived. “Something was wrong because it came so early in the morning. But then I knew it was the right day，and it would have been a cruel joke.”
Strickland，an associate professor at the University of Waterloo，shares the honor with two other scientists for their work in the 1980s in transforming lasers (激光) into tiny tools that today have countless applications. The prize money of $1.4 million will be shared among the three. Half of the prize went to Strickland and her cooperator Gérard Mourou，a professor at the École Poly technique in France. The other half was awarded to Arthur Ashkin，a retired physicist who worked at the famous Bell Labs in the United States.
Strickland's win is historic in more than one way. It's been over 55 years since a woman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics last time. And she is only the third woman to receive the prize in the Nobel's over 117year existence. In 1903，Marie Curie became the firstever woman to win a Nobel Prize in Physics.For the next 60 years，no women physicists were awarded. Maria GoeppertMayer became the second woman physicist to win the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1963.
Strickland herself was surprised to learn she was the third woman to receive the honor in physics. “Is that all，really？I thought there might have been more，” she said at a press conference Tuesday. “We need to celebrate women physicists，because we're out there. Hopefully，in time，it will start to move forward at a faster rate.”
1. What was Donna's first reaction when told she won the Nobel Prize?| A．She felt all efforts paid off. |
| B．She was skeptical of the news. |
| C．She was too excited to say a word. |
| D．She was annoyed at being awaken up. |
| A．About $350，000. |
| B．About $700，000. |
| C．About $1.4 million. |
| D．About $2.8 million. |
| A．Strickland's achievements in physics. |
| B．The history of the Nobel Prize in Physics. |
| C．The struggle of women physicists to win the Nobel Prize in Physics. |
| D．Three women scientists who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in history. |
| A．The Nobel Prize in Physics. |
| B．The achievement of women physicists. |
| C．The celebration of the Nobel Prize winners. |
| D．Awarding women physicists the Nobel Prize in Physics. |
【推荐2】If you're a design enthusiast, you're sure to feel dizzy over these jaw-dropping pools.
Sky Park Infinity Pool, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Located on the Sky Park above Singapore's most famous hotel, Marina Bay Sands this is the world's largest rooftop pool. Offering amazing views of the city's skyline, the pool is at least three times the length of an Olympic swimming pool. As visitors swim toward the edge, they face an illusion that they’ll float into the sky-line. It's quite a heart-beaten rush!
The Red Pool, The Library Koh Samui. Thailand
This blood-red pool is perhaps one of the most special hotel pools on the list. Set against the backdrop of Koh Samui's Chaweng Beach, the fascinating colour isn’t the result of using artificial dye. Rather, the mosaic tiles(马赛克瓷砖) of orange， yellow and red make the brilliant sight that is set among trees and an open-air library.
San Alfonso del Mar Resort Pool. Region de valparaiso, Chile
The world's largest outdoor swimming pool gets its water directly from the sea. The pool uses a computer-controlled pump and filtration system. Located at Chile's San Alfonso del Mar Resort, this huge man-made pool is larger than 20 Olympic-size pools and holds approximately 250 million litres of water. It also holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's deepest (115 feet)pool.
Y-40 Deep Joy, Hotel Millepini Terme in Montegrotto Terme, Italy
The deepest hotel swimming pool in the world will make you feel like you're jumping into the sea! The Y-40 Deep Joy is a round-shaped pool that reaches a depth of an impressive 130 feet. The pool, which has special caves， ledges(壁架) and underwater viewing glass， was designed by well-known- architect Emanuele Boaretto. It's meant for leisure dives, dive training and photo shoots.
1. What is special about the Red Pool in Thailand?| A．The water is artificially dyed red. | B．The swimming pool is specially dyed. |
| C．The swimming pool is painted red. | D．The mosaic tiles make its brilliant color. |
| A．Sky Park Infinity Pool | B．The Red Pool |
| C．San Alfonso del Mar Resort Pool | D．Y-40 Deep Joy |
| A．They both use sea water. | B．They are both very huge. |
| C．They are both round-shaped. | D．They are both very deep. |
TRAIL SAFE! is a unique safety training program designed specifically for National Park Service (NPS) Trail Volunteers, but is useful to everyone! It’s based upon NPS Operational Leadership Training, where the human factor of safety is explored. TRAIL SAFE! captures (捕捉) the core learning objectives of the 16-hour Operational Leadership course while allowing volunteers to learn from their own homes online.
The TRAIL SAFE! series includes eight video lessons, each ranging in length from 18 to 40 minutes long. Watch them over the course of multiple days, or “binge watch” the entire series in three hours—it’s up to you—but please watch them in order from Lesson 1 through Lesson 8. After viewing the lessons, send your training verification (验证) emails to register your participation. When you have viewed and registered for all eight individual lessons, each participant will receive a TRAIL SAFE! pin and a SPE/GAR card in the mail for use in the field. Thank you for helping to make Sleeping Bear Dunes one of the safest work environments for NPS Trail Volunteers like yourself.
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Click on this link to access all TRAIL SAFE! videos: https://www.nps.gov/iatr/trail-safe.htm
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In order to receive credits for your participation, please fill in your answers to the following questions and email to: Matthew_mohrmannps.gov.
● Which video lesson did you just complete viewing?
● Name of the Trail where you volunteer.
● Your name and full mailing address, so we may send your course completion materials to you.
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Upon registering your completion for the entire eight lesson series, you’ll receive your TRAIL SAFE! pin and risk assessment card via mail.
1. What is the aim of TRAIL SAFE!?| A．To develop volunteers’ operational leadership. |
| B．To urge everyone to explore safety factors. |
| C．To offer links to the websites for learning. |
| D．To advocate protection for wildlife. |
| A．Pass the risk assessment. | B．Watch and register for all the series. |
| C．Answer all of the questions. | D．Give some comments on the lessons. |
