1 . Enjoy Trekking in Thailand with this all-in-one guide!
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is the northernmost region of Thailand. Trekking in this region is an excellent choice as its mountainous areas have countless ancient ruins for people to explore. Chiang Rai is one of the greatest places for trekking in Thailand near Bangkok. Treks in Chiang Rai are usually through high mountainous regions so make sure to pack light and wear warm clothes. Wear comfortable shoes and do not carry anything that could cause damage to the environment in any way.
Chiang Mai
The trails in Chiang Mai are perfect for amateur trekkers. Trekking in Chiang Mai is a superb choice as there are beautiful forests. valleys and rivers, as well as various ancient villages that you can explore. Pick up a trekking option from an experienced operator that provides Thailand hiking tours and has in-depth knowledge of the area as it is a fairly large one.
Hua Hin
The area is known for its elephant camps, forests and hilly areas. You can have a great experience riding on the back of an elephant while exploring and discovering this beautiful region on a day-long trek. The camps offer elephant shows where you can watch these gentle giants riding bicycles and playing soccer and basketball.
Khao Sok
If you want to go trekking in Thailand, one of the best options is the jungle treks of Khao Sok. The trails here offer many fantastic places to explore, including a lake , rushing rivers and waterfalls and caves. If you want to experience one of the best adventures of your life, make sure to go on a day-long jungle trek in Khao Sok.
1. What is advised if you go to Chiang Rai?| A．Packing spare shoes. | B．Carrying much water. |
| C．Taking extra clothes. | D．Travelling light. |
| A．It offers a day-long trek. | B．It is a mountainous area. |
| C．People can see animal shows there. | D．People can enjoy the best natural beauty. |
| A．In Chiang Rai. | B．In Khao Sok. | C．In Hua Hin. | D．In Chiang Mai. |
2 . Escape to the Laid-back Cook Islands at Muri Beach Club Hotel
Relax and recharge in style at the adult-only Muri Beach Club Hotel. Located on the remote island of Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands, Muri Beach Club Hotel stands out from the rest through its modern facilities and well-appointed rooms with a Polynesian style. With only 30 rooms, this hotel promises a close, uninhabited oasis (绿洲) where you re welcomed as part of the family.
This 4-star beachfront hotel is the ultimate base for adventure. Take a glass-bottomed boat to Motus (offshore islands) or try out other activities such as windsurfing or sailing. After a day of exploring, sunbathing and relaxing, return to the comfort and privacy of your modern room, each with its own large balcony boasting scenic views.
If you’re looking for a holiday where you can relax and explore, then a tropical island getaway at Muri Beach Club Hotel is perfect for you.
Inclusions:
●Daily tropical breakfast for 2 people
●Daily cocktails for 2 people
●$50 food & beverage credit
●Wi-Fi up to 1 GB
How to Book
Make your booking at time of purchase. Your booking confirmation will be sent to you via email. If you have any questions please contact hello@travel-booking.stuff.co.nz.
Book with confidence! If you cancel your bookings up to 48 hours prior to arrival, you can pay no cancellation fees!
1. What do we know about Muri Beach Club Hotel?| A．It has thirty mini rooms. | B．It is near the downtown area. |
| C．It can be accessible to adults only. | D．It was designed by a modern artist. |
| A．Wi-Fi service. | B．Free local drinks for four people. |
| C．Various Chinese breakfast. | D．Live music performance. |
| A．Education. | B．Science. |
| C．Fashion. | D．Travel. |
3 . Four winter wonderlands for cold-weather getaways
◆ JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka
Beat any holiday stress with the new HydroSpa opening at Muskoka’s JW Marriott on Nov. 1. The outdoor water entertainment will be open year-round, offering multiple ways to relax including sea-salt floating pools and hot bathtubs.
Stays from $349 / night
◆ Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel
This historic inn in Niagara Falls offers multiple ways to relax. There’s Winterfest, meals enjoyed in dining domes(穹顶)housed in the inn’s private square, and the Alpine Club offering roasted nuts and wine around a fire pit. The property will host its annual holiday market on Nov. 26.
Stays from $249 / night
◆ Dromoland Castle
If you’re going to go big—and further away—for New Year’s, you may as well go black tie. This grand estate in western Ireland is offering a three - night celebration package, beginning either Dec. 30 or 31. The event on New Year’s Eve includes a cocktail reception and six-course dinner. Guests will have access to various activities on the property’s 450 acres including hunting and farming.
Stays from $2,051 / night
◆ St. Regis Aspen
Along with access to many ski options, the hotel’s guests can expect family-friendly fun during the week leading up to Dec. 25. The workshop here is a craft room where attendees can make everything from toys to gifts by hand. Additional sessions cover winter cooking and house decorating.
Stays from US $899 / night
1. How often is the holiday market open in Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel?| A．Yearly. | B．Daily. | C．Monthly. | D．Weekly. |
| A．Hunting. | B．Floating. | C．Skating. | D．DIY. |
| A．St. Regis Aspen. | B．Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel. |
| C．Dromoland Castle. | D．JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka. |
Once a small county in mountains and little-known to the rest of China, Chongli in Hebei Province, where most of the snow sports
Ed Stafford is the first person
Tourists have been warned not to take sand and seashells from beaches in Sardinia, an Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea. More than 40 people,
7 . Arbeia Roman Fort (城堡) and Museum
Location and History
Arbeia Roman Fort is situated on Hadrian’s Wall. It was the most important structure built by the Romans in Britain, and now it has been a World Heritage (遗产) Site. Built around AD 160, Arbeia Roman Fort was the military supply base for the soldiers who were stationed along Hadrian’s Wall. The fort has been gradually uncovered and some original parts have been revealed. There are reconstructions that show how Arbeia Roman Fort would have looked.
The Reconstructions
The reconstructions of the Commanding Officer’s house and soldiers’ quarters are strikingly different. The accommodation for soldiers is dark and uncomfortable, while the Commanding Officer’s house is spacious and luxurious, with courtyards with fountains for him and his family to enjoy.
The Museum
Visit the museum and see many objects that were found at Arbeia. They are historically important and show what daily life was really like at that time. You will see weapons, tools, jewellery, and so on. You can also discover how the Romans buried their dead and see tombstones (墓碑) which survive to this day. There is a “hands-on” area allowing visitors to dig on a certain site and study their findings with the help of museum staff. You can piece together pottery (陶器), or try writing just as the Romans would have done. For children, they can build this ancient Roman fort with building blocks by themselves.
Opening Times and Getting There
April 1-October 31:
Monday to Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm-5:00pm.
November 1-March 31:
Monday to Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm, closed Sunday. (Closed
December 25-26 and January 1)
Entry is free.
Arbeia is only a ten-minute walk from the bus station at South Shields. Free car park nearby.
Website:
www.twmuseums.org.uk/arbeia
1. According to the passage, Arbeia Roman Fort ________.| A．was related to the military |
| B．got reconstructions around AD 160 |
| C．was built in a small area in Rome |
| D．provided a comfortable life for soldiers |
| A．See historical objects. | B．Build tombstones for the dead. |
| C．Write to ancient Romans. | D．Try using old tools and weapons. |
| A．On April 1. | B．On October 31. |
| C．On November 1. | D．On December 26. |
8 . Unique Lighthouses
August 7 is National Lighthouse Day. It's a day to celebrate the lights that guide us home and the historic importance of lighthouses and their keepers, who not only guided ships into harbor but also played key roles in naval battles across the globe. Check out these fantastic lighthouses across the globe as well as recommendations on the best places to stay near them.
Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay, Australia
The Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay, Australia was built in the early 20th century to help protect the Australian coastline. Today, it's a beautiful location to watch the sunrise. Within walking distance is the Watermark, a perfect place to stay and get some much-needed rest and relaxation from daily life.
Lighthouse of Chania, Crete, Greece
The Lighthouse of Chania, Crete is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the world, dating back to the sixteenth century. Travelers can take a walk along its long pier (码头) during the sunset. Located near the pier to the lighthouse is a hotel from 1890, which offers beautiful views of the bay.
Key West Lighthouse, Key West, Florida, USA
The Key West Lighthouse was built in 1825 to help guide ships entering the port. Travelers can enjoy climbing up the lighthouse to reach the wonderful sea views and can stay at the Kimpton
Lighthouse Hotel, with easy access to the lighthouse and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pescadero, California, USA
The Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero, California was built in 1871 to help ships navigate (导航) the region's dangerous coastline. Today, the lighthouse is a state landmark, and the quarters where the lighthouse keepers lived have been turned into a hostel, making it a great home base to explore the outdoors, spot whales and watch the stars.
1. Why is National Lighthouse Day celebrated?| A．To show the hard life of lighthouse keepers. |
| B．To instruct how to guide ships into harbor. |
| C．To honor lighthouses and their keepers. |
| D．To stress the importance of light. |
| A．Cape Byron Lighthouse. | B．Lighthouse of Chania. |
| C．Key West Lighthouse. | D．Pigeon Point Lighthouse. |
| A．They are all located in the USA. |
| B．They have become tourist attractions. |
| C．They offer accommodation to visitors. |
| D．They are good spots to watch the sunrise. |
9 . If you truly want to live, you need to get out and see the world. Traveling and living different adventures may become your favorite lifestyle. Here is a brief introduction about the top three destinations to visit in the world.
Paris
First on the list is Paris, France. For some people, this shouldn’t be a surprise. For others, they might consider Paris overrated as it has a reputation for being dirty. Any major city in the world might be thought to be dirty by anyone not living in a city. It comes with the territory. The reason Paris is at the top of this list is not because of its famous attractions but because of its charm. You can spend the day walking around cobblestone streets and enjoy elegant cafes and high-end shopping. When you finish satisfying your appetite, you can relax on the banks of the Seine River.
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park comes in second on the list. It is located in Montana, America. It will be well worth the effort thanks to snow-capped mountains, crystal blue lakes, seventy miles of hiking trails, and thirteen camping areas. If you visit during the summer, you can go swimming or white-water rafting. If you visit during the winter, you can go skiing or snowshoeing. But the real allure (诱惑力) and what you will always remember is the breathtaking scenery and fresh mountain air.
Bora Bora
The reason Bora Bora is the third on this list is that it’s expensive, which could limit your other travel plans. If you do make it to this small island paradise, you will find peaceful beaches, jungles, luxury accommodations, turquoise water, and some of the friendliest people you have ever met.
Other vacation destinations that should be on your list if you’re living the adventurous lifestyle include London, the South Island of New Zealand, Maui, Tahiti, Tokyo, Barcelona and New York City.
1. Tourists can ______ to appreciate the charm of Paris.| A．enjoy crystal blue lakes |
| B．visit its famous attractions |
| C．take a walk around cobblestone streets |
| D．meet the friendliest people you have ever met |
| A．peaceful beaches. |
| B．White-water rafting. |
| C．Snow-capped mountains. |
| D．Fresh mountain air. |
| A．to introduce the top three destinations. |
| B．to compare the top three destinations. |
| C．to encourage people to live an adventurous lifestyle. |
| D．to analyze the good and bad points of the three destinations |
10 . My best friend and I made our first trip to Ireland less than a year ago. I wasn’t very excited about it at the very beginning. But my uncle wanted me to go and offered to pay for my trip. Then I did. All of the words “magical, charming or memorable” don’t even touch what Ireland is. Our favorites were Kilkenny, Cobh, and Killarney. We did a self-drive tour, which was not as hard as people made it sound.
We stayed in a castle in Dublin for two days, where my ancestors came from. The town we thought we might be bored in was Kilkenny, but we loved every minute we were there. There were so many places to explore and the pictures we took were beautiful.
Our driver was so informative and entertaining that he knew just where to stop for the best photos. And seeing the little village of Cobh and knowing it was the last stop for the Titanic were so touching. We loved the visitor’s center there and the little shops. We never got any bad food there. It was so mouth-watering at every stop! And when we stayed in Westmeath and looked out for our window to see the Trim Castle and found some scenes from Brave Heart were filmed there, we were so impressed. Again, more beautiful pictures were taken in that tiny town.
We love the country, the people, the food, and the magic! We would go back very soon. I was so indebted to my uncle who had given me the chance to be here.
The one piece of advice I would offer is to bring your own washcloths. Only one of our hotels supplied them, because people there think they are not environmentally-friendly. I have no words to adequately describe our trip. Go, explore the small villages, eat and enjoy! I still look at my pictures and can’t believe I was actually there.
1. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage? ________| A．The writer didn’t show great interest in visiting Ireland at first. |
| B．The trip was more exciting than they expected. |
| C．They had thought the self-drive tour was very easy. |
| D．It was the first time for the writer to visit Ireland. |
| A．It was not interesting at all. | B．It was also a wonderful place. |
| C．It needed to open up to visitors more. | D．It was not worth staying at for a long time. |
| A．Their driver helped a lot during the journey. | B．The Titanic was filmed in Cobh. |
| C．The writer knew nothing about Brave Heart. | D．The writer visited the Trim Castle alone. |
| A．Angry. | B．Amazed. | C．Stressed. | D．Thankful. |
