Trip advisor Best things to do in Denton |
Bayless-Selby Museum
Bayless-Selby Museum features all the splendor of the 19th century architecture, and its rooms are furnished with rare antiques from the time period. It is open Tuesday through Saturday between April and October, and Wednesday through Saturday from November to March. |
Campus Theatre
Denton’s Campus Theatre is a true part of the town’s history. It began as a magnificent movie house in 1949, shutdown in 1985, but returned 10 years later as a performing arts center. Today, the Campus Theatre, located in downtown Denton, hosts film festivals, plays and musicals. Tickets for these performances can be booked on the theater’s website. |
Ray Roberts Park
Boating down a scenic scream, swim on a beautiful beach, try your luck at catching a fish, or pitch a tent and sleep under the stars. You name it, you can do it at Ray Roberts Park. Twenty miles of multi-use paths, a marina that sells and rents boats, and a hotel can be found within the park, located just north of Denton. |
Clear Creek Center
The center offers lovers of the great outdoors the chance to experience some of the best birding and hiking in the Denton area, Travel the nearly eight miles of nature paths that cover the Clear Creek and the Elm Fork of the Trinity River through grasslands, wetlands and hard wood forests. |
| A．On Sunday. | B．On Saturday. | C．On Tuesday. | D．On Monday. |
| A．Bayless-Selby Museum. | B．Campus Theatre. |
| C．Ray Roberts Park. | D．Clear Creek Center. |
| A．Wildlife hunting. | B．Cycling by the water. |
| C．Old houses in the forest. | D．Outdoor activities. |
2 . The museum first appeared in human civilization 2,500 years ago, which has been keeping reinventing itself to become an interactive cultural center. Here are some of the museums worth visiting. It’s time to decide your next travel destination.
The Musée du Louvre, Paris, France
It is the world’s largest art museum and a historical landmark of Paris. Housed in the Louvre Palace, the museum has been extended many times since its opening in 1793. Its eye-catching glass pyramid in the main courtyard was designed by Ieoh Ming Pei, a Chinese American architect, and it later became a symbol of the museum.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, US
Commonly known as the Met, the museum is among the must-visit attractions in New York. It stands on the eastern edge of Central Park. The Met maintains extensive holdings of African, Asian, Oceanian, Byzantine and Islamic art. Every May, the museum holds the luxurious, blockbuster Met Gala, grabbing global attention like the Oscars.
National Museum of China, Beijing, China
Near Tian’anmen Square in Beijing, it’s one of the largest museums in the world and the second most visited art museum in the world, just after the Louvre. Covering a time span from 1.7 million years ago to the Qing Dynasty, the museum boasts around 1.05 million items—and many cannot be found in museums elsewhere.
Vatican Museums, the Vatican City
If you are into Roman history and Renaissance art, the Vatican Museums will be your ideal destination. Along the exhibition route, visitors can enjoy the marvelous Sistine Chapel decorated by Michelangelo and the Stanze di Raffaello decorated by Raphael.
1. What do we know about the Musée du Louvre?| A．It is the oldest museum in the world. | B．It was designed by Ieoh Ming Pei. |
| C．It has been rebuilt many times. | D．It has an attractive glass pyramid. |
| A．The Musée du Louvre. | B．National Museum of China. |
| C．Metropolitan Museum of Art. | D．Vatican Museums. |
| A．Both feature many ancient buildings. | B．Both appeal to history fans. |
| C．Both have over one million items. | D．Both offer exhibition routes. |
3 . From virtual tours to e-learning tools, museums and art galleries have been sharing resources using digital platforms to continue to connect with the public, share collections and stories.
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery is a museum in Hastings with a diverse collection of local history, fine decorative arts and natural science. In addition, we have launched a digital museum via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
The British Library
Our imaginative specialists managed to digitize the globes, which form one of the most beautiful parts in the British Library’s vast map collection. The virtual globes would be made available for up-close interaction on the British Library’s website throughout 2020, with the first ten due for release on 26 March.
Art UK
Art UK is the online home for every public art collection in the UK. Art UK is a charity, which features almost 250,000 digitized artworks available online. Through our work, we make art available to everyone — for enjoyment, learning and research. We also offer users the opportunity to create and share albums of artworks as well as “digital surrogate (替代的) exhibitions”.
Leeds Art Gallery
The displays at Leeds Art Gallery have been selected by the staff to reflect the richness and variety of the collections. Established masterpieces are presented alongside lesser-known works. The exhibition includes recent acquisitions and long-term works from the collections. There are many collections — only a fraction (少量) of them are on display at any one time. When not on show, these may be seen by appointment at the Gallery.
1. Which is the most inviting to a geography lover?| A．Hastings Museum and Art Gallery. | B．The British Library. |
| C．Art UK. | D．Leeds Art Gallery. |
| A．It is an ideal museum for a family. |
| B．It has the largest collection of art works. |
| C．It is a non-profit art learning service. |
| D．It displays lesser-known works besides famous ones. |
| A．To introduce virtual tour options. | B．To inform readers of art events. |
| C．To choose the best gallery in England. | D．To popularize art knowledge to readers. |
4 . TROUBLESHOOTING
For possible malfunctions as described below, please contact Customer Services at 1-800-2020-123
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
| The coffee is not hot. | • The cups were not preheated. | • Warm the cups by rinsing (冲洗) them with hot water (N.B. you can use the hot water function). |
| Coffee does not come out of the spouts (喷嘴). | • The spouts are blocked. | • Clean the spouts with a toothpick. |
| The coffee does not come out of the spouts, but from around the service door. | • The holes in the spouts are blocked with dry coffee dust. • The coffee guide inside the service door is blocked and cannot swing. | • Clean the spouts with a toothpick, sponge or hard kitchen brush. •Thoroughly clean the coffee guide, particularly near the hinges (铰链). |
| The frothed (起泡) milk has large bubbles. | •The milk is not cold enough or is not semi-skimmed (半脱脂的). | •You should ideally use skimmed or semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature (about 5 °C). If the result is not as you wished, try changing brand of milk. |
| The milk is not frothed. | • Cappuccino maker is dirty. | • Clean as described in the section “Cleaning the cappuccino maker after use”. |
| Steam delivery stops. | • A safety device stops steam delivery after 3 minutes. | • Wait, then activate the steam function again. |
| The appliance (电器) does not come on. | • It is not plugged into the mains socket (电源插座). • The main switch (A2) is not turned on. | • Plug into the mains socket. • Place the main switch in the I position. |
| A．It has been used for many years. | B．It is not plugged into the socket. |
| C．Its temperature is too high. | D．Its spouts are blocked. |
| A．If coffee tastes bitter, you may add some milk and sugar. |
| B．If coffee is delivered too slowly, you may wait and activate the function again. |
| C．If coffee doesn’t come out of spouts, you may check them with a toothpick. |
| D．If milk is not frothed, you may use semi-skimmed milk. |
| A．A coffee bean package. | B．A coffee machine quality report. |
| C．A coffee machine advertisement. | D．A coffee machine handbook. |
Whether you are a beginner or already a regular runner, these apps will come in handy for planning routes that avoid busy places on your next run
Strava
Just put in whether you’re running or cycling, how far you’d like to go and whether you’re keen to avoid hills, the app will then suggest a number of routes near you, based on where other runners have been. It is a good way to see running routes you might not have explored.
Komoot
As you plan the route, it’ll work out the distance of your run and give you the option to input your running speed, allowing the app to work out how long the route shall take you.
Map my run
Map my run gives runners the option to plan their own route, or the ability to search through popular running routes near you, which is even more helpful for beginners. The app gives you the option of saving your favourite routes and accessing them on the app if you get lost mid-run.
OS Maps
Another hugely popular map-building platform, OS Maps is pretty high tech when it comes to planning a running route. You’ll need a subscription to get some of the features, but using the free app you can find local running routes. There are almost two million routes stored in the routes database, and many of them are free.
1. What is special about Strava?| A．It can be used to play music. | B．It is pretty high technology. |
| C．It can plan cycling routes. | D．It works out the running distance. |
| A．Map my run | B．Komoot |
| C．Strava | D．OS maps |
| A．To teach running skills to users. |
| B．To share running experience online |
| C．To introduce four apps about running. |
| D．To show the increasing popularity of running. |
6 . There are a lot of music festivals to look forward to in the coming months.
Firefly Music Festival
Many people have thought of going to Delaware for a summer vacation, and mid June is a great time to plan a trip if you love music.
Date: June 14—June 17
Place: Delaware, the USA
Music Type: Country Music
Roskilde Festival
This music festival has a long history since 1971. What’s interesting about this festival is that you can get to know some artists from different countries.
Date: June 30—July 10
Place: Cambridge, England
Music Type: Rock
Secret Solstice
Come to Paris. Not only will you have great music in the Secret Solstice, but you can also visit some old museums.
Date: June 21—June 24
Place: Paris, France
Music Type: Folk Music
Montreal International Jazz Festival
All jazz lovers should come to the Montreal International Jazz Festival at least once in a lifetime. This event brings together some of the best musicians.
Date: June 28—July 7
Place: Montreal, Canada
Music Type: Jazz
1. What is common to the music festivals in the passage?| A．They are all held in Europe. | B．They are all about country music. |
| C．They are all given outdoors. | D．They all take place in summer. |
| A．It is a good choice for summer holiday. | B．It is an old city with many old museums. |
| C．It has musicians from different countries. | D．It has interested jazz fans around the world. |
| A．Secret Solstice. | B．Roskilde Festival. |
| C．Firefly Music Festival. | D．Montreal International Jazz Festival. |
7 . Whether you are looking for an hour-long hike or a multi-day journey, these old tracks (小路) will satisfy any level of adventure.
Routeburn Track
Easily accessible from Queenstown, New Zealand’s “Adventure Capital,” the Routeburn has the scenery New Zealand is famous for: shining lakes, wide valleys, and mountain peaks.
*Length: 20 miles one way *Duration: 2-4 days *Open: Late October through early May
Milford Track
The Milford Track is one of the most popular Great Walks, with forested mountains climbing steeply out of glacier-carved valleys. This is one of the wettest places on the planet, with an annual average rainfall of 22 feet. The result is amazing waterfalls, including the 1.903-foot Sutherland Falls.
*Length: 33 miles one way *Duration: 4 days *Open: Late October through early May
Rakiura Track
This is one of the most remote Great Walks. It’s located on Stewart Island, which lies off the southern tip of the South Island. Stewart Island is known for deserted, sandy beaches, native forest, and its population of kiwis. (The flightless birds are easy to spot here, often on the beaches.)
*Length: 10 miles one way *Duration:3 days *Open: All year
Heaphy Track
The Heaphy is another wild and remote track, located in the northwest corner of the South Island. This track is the longest Great Walk, winding through grass and palm forests to the wild west coast.
*Length: 49 miles one way *Duration: 4-6 days *Open: All year
1. Which track best suits people who look for a hike with waterfalls?| A．Routeburn Track. | B．Milford Track. | C．Rakiura Track. | D．Heaphy Track. |
| A．They are of the same length. | B．They both have kiwis. |
| C．They both have deserted beaches. | D．They are both on an island. |
| A．Health. | B．Travel. | C．Science. | D．Environment protection. |
8 . Mother’s Day Gift Guide
There’s a gift idea in this guide to please your mother, no matter what her tastes are!
BB Pillow Massager, £27.99
| If lockdown working has seen your mum sit at an uncomfortable home desk five days a week, this massager could be the answer to her prayers. Easily attached to the back of a chair for upper back and neck massage, it gives your mum the gift of stress and tension relief, so she can really relax and enjoy her day. |
VC Candle, £58
| It’s a rare mum who doesn’t love a candle, and this gorgeous offering from VC might be her favourite. With a pleasant smell, a generous burn time as well as a delicate design, VC is offering the best premium candles on the market right now. |
The Mother’s Day Package, £45
| This gift sets specialise in offering packages for loved ones when you need gift inspiration. This year’s package has everything your mum could want for a relaxing evening. A bottle of gin, a relaxing face mask, candles, hand cream and more. |
GV Locket, £170
| The soft pink stone of rose quartz (石英) is always associated with love. There is no better way to ensure that your love stays with your mum every day than this elegant gold locket which opens up to reveal a small, framed piece of rose quartz within. |
| A．who serves in a restaurant | B．who prays every day |
| C．who suffers from neck pain | D．who likes pillows in particular |
| A．It is beautifully packaged. | B．It meets many needs. |
| C．It contributes to stress relief. | D．It is for candle lovers. |
| A．GV Locket. | B．The Mother’s Day Package. | C．VC Candle. | D．BB Pillow Massager. |
Welcome to Manor Farm U-pick Activities We are known for our delicious strawberries. We invite you to visit our farm and enjoy our fresh products and great farming experiences. We’ll try our best to create a safe open-air environment for our customers under the circumstances (情况) of COVID-19 this year. Please read the instructions below.
|
To pick the strawberries, you need to make are reservation(预约)on our website. Reservations are open from 13:00 to 20: 00 the day before the picking.| A．10: 00 on August 6th | B．10: 00 on August 7th |
| C．14: 00 on August 6th | D．14: 00 on August 7th |
| A．to cut down the cost | B．to protect the environment |
| C．to keep customers safe | D．to carry more strawberries |
| A．plant some strawberries | B．run along the rows |
| C．stay close to their parents | D．look after their pets |
10 . World's Most Impressive Stadiums
We gather in the thousands, the tens of thousands and sometimes even the hundreds of thousands to rsupport our favorite teams. With international flavor, size and historical significance to offer, we have some impressive options to offer.
Camp Nou-Barcelona, Spain
For European largest stadium—FC Barcelona's home stadium houses 99, 354—some of the more interesting features are hidden within the structure. Opened in 1957, the stadium was nicknamed Camp Nou (new ground). Along with the famed red and blue colors of the inner part, the stadium includes a museum and television studios.
Bird's Nest-Beijing, China
Beijing National Stadium, or the Bird's Nest Stadium, which made its first appearance by staging 2008 Olympics, is the biggest stadium in Beijing, holding 91, 000 scats for audience. The outer shell is the world's largest steel structure. The Bird's Nest will become the first stadium in the world to host both Summer and Winter Olympic Games ceremonies.
Maracana-Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Maracana, once redesigned for the 2014 World Cup, has a current capacity of over 78, 000, which allows the stadium to host another historic event—the 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremonies. Having hosted important competitions, for example, World Cup Finals, the second largest stadium in South America stands in historical air.
Wembley Stadium-London, England
Rebuilding the famous 1924-opened Wembley Stadium in 2007 was no small task, but the new Wembley still surprises the world for its 7, 840-ton steel roof structure and a 436-foot-tall steel arch. As the second-largest stadium in Europe, new Wembley scats 90, 000 and continues to host important football games such as the FA Cup Final.
1. Which of the four stadiums can hold the largest number of audience?| A．Camp Nou. | B．Wembley Stadium. | C．Maracana. | D．Bird's Nest. |
| A．It was designed to host the 2014 World Cup. |
| B．It was painted red and blue as its unique feature. |
| C．It is believed to be the only stadium using steel in construction. |
| D．It will be the first to hold both Winter and Summer Olympics. |
| A．Both of them were rebuilt in 2014. |
| B．Both of them hosted important competitions. |
| C．Both of them have a museum and television studios. |
| D．Both of them are home stadiums for basketball teams. |
