1 . Marvelous Scenic Walks Near London
There are plenty of walking routes in London. If you fancy something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.
Goring Gap and the Thames PathIf you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).
Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.
Box HillTo admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.
Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.
A South Downs Ridge (山脊)If you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.
Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington.
Chess Valley in the ChilternsChess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling meadows and woods.
Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.
1. Which of the following walks covers the shortest distance?A.Box Hill. |
B.A South Downs Ridge. |
C.Chess Valley in the Chilterns. |
D.Goring Gap and the Thames Path. |
A.The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned. |
B.Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks. |
C.There are rivers winding through the meadows. |
D.The food served there is expensive and of high quality. |
A.A geography book. | B.A travel brochure. |
C.A fashion website. | D.A science magazine. |
2 . Botswana is situated in Southern Africa. There are many top-quality places to enjoy your African trip.
The Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is the world’s largest inland delta and is a top spot to visit during your Botswana trip. The whole delta covers an area of 15,000 km². The Okavango River ends in this area flooding the whole region. Besides the regular flooding, rainfall can drastically increase the size of this water body, up to 22,000 km².
The delta also contains the Moremi Game Reserve and it is one of the best places to see wildlife. Animals such as hippopotamuses, crocodiles, buffalo, rhinoceroses, elephants and antelopes can be very easily found in the region. There are over 500 species of birds in this area.
The Chobe National Park
The Chobe National Park is situated in Northwest Botswana. It is the third largest park in Botswana and is famous for its large wildlife population. The Chobe National Park has diverse animal habitats and it is wonderful to watch these beautiful animals right in front of you. The park is also very famous for its elephants and is considered to be the largest area for elephants in Africa. Apart from the huge elephant population, other wild animals such as lions, leopards, wild dogs, antelopes, hippopotamuses, buffalo and crocodiles can also be seen.
The Kalahari Game Reserve
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is situated in the Kalahari Desert, covering an area of 52,800 km². It is the second largest game reserve in the world. Large areas of trees, bushes and grass are widely spread in this reserve, thus adding to the beauty of the place. The reserve contains a huge concentration of wildlife. Many wild animals including giraffes can be spotted easily there.
1. This passage is mainly about_______A.the writer’s traveling experience in Botswana. |
B.some places of top quality to enjoy in Botswana. |
C.beautiful countries to visit in Southern Africa. |
D.activities people can do in Southern Africa. |
A.Necessarily. | B.Gradually. | C.Greatly. | D.Hopefully. |
A.the Okavango Delta. |
B.the Chobe National Park. |
C.the Moremi Game Reserve. |
D.the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. |
3 . There are a variety of free magazines that kids can receive in the mail. Kids love getting mail, so these magazines will bring double joy!
Animal Wellness Magazine
If your child loves animals, a free copy may provide him or her with hours of educational entertainment. This magazine is especially wonderful if you have a dog or a cat at home and want your child to learn about pet care.
Kids Discover Online
This is an excellent online resource (资源) where elementary school children can learn about different aspects of science and social studies topics. It gives you access (使用权) to 30 units with 200 topics.
National Geographic Kids
The content there is various. You can gain even more access by creating a free account. There are educational articles on dozens of countries around the world, as well as articles on animals, planets, and more. Aimed at children aged 8 to 14, this magazine is a great choice for learning and fun.
Sports Illustrated Kids
If you have children that are sports fans, look no further than the Sports Illustrated Kids. They can get analysis of recent games, forecasts about next season, and fun games. It’s all free, and your son or daughter will love getting to know the latest sports news.
1. Which will you choose if your son is fond of keeping a rabbit?A.National Geographic Kids. | B.Kids Discover Online. |
C.Animal Wellness Magazine. | D.Sports Illustrated Kids. |
A.It is a magazine designed for teens. |
B.It covers a variety of different topics. |
C.It is only meant for kids who like fun games. |
D.It helps kids know about over 200 countries. |
A.Kids who are big fans of physical exercise. |
B.Kids who are interested in insects. |
C.Kids who are curious about the universe. |
D.Kids who dream of being a weather forecaster. |
4 . Canyoning
The sports of canyoning (蹦谷) explore the high-energy environment where water meets rock on the coast. Protected by wetsuits and helmets, people jump from cliffs and waterfalls and discover caves that would not normally be arrived at.
It was first done in the U.K. by TYF Adventure (01437 721611, www.tyf.com) and several thousand people jump from the cliffs near St David’s each year. A half day canyoning trip costs £50 (£30 for children under 16).
Diving
Diving is not popular with British people. The difficulties of wild waters are greater because the water is colder and not clear enough, but the coasts of Cornwall, Wales and Scotland have some of the best diving in the world.
The British Sub Aqua Club (0870 112 9133, www.bsac.com) and the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (01580 819688, www.padi.com) run courses teaching the important skills.
Surfing
The best surfing places in the UK are on the southwest coast where it is warmer, especially in Cornwall. The best time of year to surf in the UK is late summer and autumn.
The British Surfing Association (01479 861256, www.britsurf.co.uk) has a list of famous surf schools around the country.
Rock climbing
The most popular natural rocks in Britain include the Peak District, the Lake District, while large areas of Scotland are a climber’s ideal place. Climbing courses and climbing walls can be found on the website of the British Mountaineering Council (0870 010 4878, www.thebmc.co.uk).
1. If a couple with their child of 15 join in Canyoning for a day, they will pay ________.A.£130 | B.£160 | C.£260 | D.£320 |
A.Canyoning. | B.Diving. | C.Surfing. | D.Rock climbing. |
A.Visitors who want to pay a visit to Britain |
B.Visitors in Britain who are keen on extreme sports |
C.Chinese students who are interested in British culture |
D.Travelers who are enthusiastic about camping in China |
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A.2706630 | B.7364431 | C.3562367 | D.2785161 |
A.Skyline Hotel | B.Lansdowne Park Shopping Center |
C.New York Museum | D.Garden Restaurant |
A.5300 No.3 Road | B.Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut St. |
C.9020 Bridgeport Road | D.3031 No.3 Road |
6 . Are you looking for somewhere special to go this weekend? Do you want to try something new?
Check out one of these hot new restaurants.
Fast Best
Fast food doesn't have to be junk food, as this café proves. Do you fancy a really good hamburger made with the best ingredients, or old-fashioned fish and chips fried to perfection, all on the table in super-quick time? Speed and quality are important here, and the prices aren't bad either.
Your Local Caff (小餐馆)
Remember when cafés served full English breakfasts—sausages, beans, fried bread, bacon and eggs—with a strong cup of tea? Well, this place still does and you can have your breakfast at any time you like during the day while you listen to your favourite tunes from the 1980s.
Last Days of the Raj
A centrally located Indian restaurant, perfect for eating before or after the cinema or a show. In summer enjoy your meal in the beautiful garden. The most popular dishes are lamb and chicken cooked with mild, medium or hot spices. For brave customers there is extra hot!
The Chocolate Box
The owner of this small café used to cook all kinds of food, but then she realised she preferred desserts to anything else. If you want meat or fish, don't come here. They only do desserts! Lots of different kinds of sweets. Chocolate lovers will be excited by the range of chocolate cakes.
1. Fast Best suits a person ______.A.who has a sweet tooth | B.who loves spicy food |
C.who wants to have good breakfast | D.who gets 30 minutes off for lunch |
A.You can listen to great music in it. | B.It serves hot food with pepper. |
C.It serves an all-day breakfast. | D.It is prefect for vegetarians. |
A.Fast Best. | B.Your Local Caff. |
C.Last Days of the Raj. | D.The Chocolate Box. |
7 . Foods of the Future
We asked young scientists to write an advertisement that answers this question: How will food options, food availability, and individuals’ food choices change in the future? A selection of their suggested marketing campaigns is below. Read previous NextGen Voices survey results at http://science.sciencemag.org/collection/nextgen-voices. — Jennifer Sills
Personalized Meal PlansSend us your DNA, and we will predict your food preferences! Receive your personalized food basket, with a day-by-day diet program. We will send you full meals and personalized smoothies (水果奶昔) based on your genetic taste tendency.
Ada Gabriela Blidner
Twitter:@adagbb
Fresh FruitIf you miss sweet temperate fruits, welcome to our Moon Farm. Our fruit trees are planted in hybrid-soil and artificial air that reproduce Earth’s environment from 5000 years ago. Pick fruits with your family or ship to your doorstep with MoonEx. Freshness guaranteed.
Yongsheng Ji
Email: jiyongshengkey@hotmail.com
MeatOur steaks are sourced from natural grasslands, where cattle now fill the ecological roles. With FoodFootprint feeding system, we enhance natural grazing (放牧) to improve animal growth effectively while minimizing methane production and water consumption. At only $219.00/kg (including carbon taxes and ecological taxes), our steaks are affordable for the whole family.
Falko Buschke
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1. Which of the following needs you to provide the information of your genes?A.Meat. | B.Fresh Fruit. |
C.NextGen Voices. | D.Personalized Meal Plans. |
A.Jennifer Sills. | B.Yongsheng Ji. |
C.Falko Buschke. | D.Ada Gabriela Blidner. |
A.Fresh. | B.Green. |
C.Expensive. | D.Personalized. |