A skywell, or “tian jing” in Mandarin, is a typical feature of a traditional home in southern and eastern China. Less
In today’s rapidly urbanising China, fewer and fewer people live in skywell dwellings,
However, there are some challenges for bringing skywells into modern designs. The effect that the mechanisms(结构) of courtyards have
2 . Planning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.
AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation (膳宿) and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost £169.15 at Booking.com. A week later, the same room cost £118.15.
If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time—checkoutsitessuchasWhatsonwhen.com, which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.
STAY AWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.
Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. If you book two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday, September 22 was £95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was £75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just £62.95.
GET ON A BIKE London’s “Boris bikes” have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programmes that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs.
Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle (casual members pay around £1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or £5 per day).
1. The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may_______.A.attract lots of travelers to the UK |
B.allow travelers to make flexible plans |
C.lead to long queues and delays to travelers |
D.cause travelers to pay more for accommodation |
A.The name of a travel agency. | B.An ideal holiday destination. |
C.A hotel away from the train station | D.The tube line to Covent Garden. |
A.To show visitors how to rent bikes |
B.To offer visitors some money-saving tips. |
C.To supply visitors with hotel information. |
D.To tell visitors how to book hotels in advance. |
A.On the Internet. | B.On the phone. | C.At the travel agency. |
4 . The Victoria Tunnel is a 19th-century waggonway (马车轨道) under Newcastle, stretching from the Town Moor to the River Tyne. It was originally built to transport coal from Leazes Main Colliery to the river. The tunnel became an air-raid shelter to protect thousands of Newcastle citizens during World War II.
As Newcastle’s number one on Tripadvisor in “things to do in Newcastle” for several years in a row, Ouseburn’s Victoria Tunnel is something everyone should experience.
What can you expect during a Victoria Tunnel tour?Experience life in a Victorian waggonway, and learn how it was built. Be brave-listen to the story of William Coulson’s death and be aware as you hear the approaching waggons heading towards you through the tunnel in the darkness.
Learn how tough life was during World War II; listen for the air-raid warning and the sound of planes passing overhead dropping their bombs, and hear the memories of people who lived through the dreadful period in Newcastle’s history.
During your tour, you’ll also find out which Newcastle landmarks you are walking beneath, including the unique chance to walk underneath Hadrian’s Wall.
Private group visits to the Victoria TunnelPrivate group visits to the tunnel are enjoyed by a wide range of visitors.
There are two lengths of tours offered:
1%-hour tours-an introduction to the Victoria Tunnel|£10 adult|£5 child (age 7-15)
2-hour tours-go further into the Victoria Tunnel and hear more stories with more time to ask questions|£12 adult|£5 child (age 7-15)
1. What do we know about the Victoria Tunnel?A.It was originally used to transport coal. |
B.It has been the most beautiful site in Newcastle. |
C.It has been a tourist attraction for two centuries. |
D.It was initially designed to be an emergency shelter. |
A.Talk with William Coulson. |
B.Ride on waggons full of coal. |
C.Visit the landmarks of Newcastle. |
D.Learn about the locals’ hardships during WWII. |
A.£25. | B.£24. | C.£20. | D.£29. |
1. When will the woman leave for her holiday?
A.On Wednesday. | B.On Thursday. | C.On Friday. |
A.Worried. | B.Excited. | C.Lonely. |
A.Listen to some music with her friends. |
B.Do some reading on the beach. |
C.Take some long walks on the beach. |
1. Why does the woman often take long travels?
A.To start a career as a young person. |
B.To see the world as much as possible. |
C.To avoid staying with her family. |
A.In expensive hotels. | B.In family restaurants. | C.In tents. |
A.Manager and waitress. | B.Father and daughter. | C.Host and interviewee. |
Chengdu is a famous historical and cultural city with a history over 3,000 years.
Chengdu is known for its tea houses! There are hundreds, maybe thousands. A good tea to get is the
Some great local delicacies include spicy chicken with peanuts, dry fried green beans, and, mapo tofu. Kung pao chicken handmade sweets
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8 . Summer Vacation Package in Iceland
Explore the best of Iceland with this five-day summer package. See Iceland’s main attractions, taking in the wonders of Iceland’s South Coast as you go. Let us take care of the details of planning your perfect trip to Iceland while you focus on the adventure.
What the package offersThis tour package is all-inclusive, making the most of your stay in Iceland. It includes four-night accommodation, all transportation, and tours of all the best locations. With this package, you’ll avoid spending weeks planning that perfect Iceland journey. We’ve already covered the planning part to save you from all the trouble. We also made this tour available for a reasonable price.
What you can do hereYou can choose to hike on a glacier with an excellent view of the South Coast before you reach Jokulsarlon and Diamond Beach. You’ll see the most impressive waterfalls, an other-worldly black sand beach, grand glaciers, and active volcanoes. You can go horseback riding, exploring Iceland’s wondrous regions. You could also go snowmobiling on Langjokull glacier. You might even spot a polar bear paying a visit from Greenland.
Precautions for tourists●Book now to save on costs and choose a date to check availability.
●You can add extra options during your day if sightseeing at some of the most popular places in the nation isn’t exciting enough.
●Though you travel there in summer, warm clothing and waterproof equipment should be prepared as the weather is changeable.
1. What impresses you most about this tour package?A.Free accommodation. | B.Thoughtful arrangement. |
C.Public transportation. | D.Extremely low price. |
A.Surf near the black sand beach. | B.Go to see polar bears in Greenland. |
C.Get a good view of active volcanoes. | D.Ride a snowmobile pulled by horses. |
A.By choosing a proper date. | B.By preparing warm clothing. |
C.By adding extra tour options. | D.By reserving tickets in advance. |
1. What will the man mainly do during his vacation?
A.Shop for clothes. |
B.Take part in outdoor sports. |
C.Explore the city’s attractions. |
A.Her sister. | B.Her friend. | C.Her parent. |
A.On March 19th. | B.On March 21st. | C.On March 23rd. |
10 . China has a history of thousands of years, which gives it a lot of historical sites, which include the Summer Place, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army, the Potala Palace and the Mogao Grottoe. All of these are UNESCO World Heritage
The Summer Palace: China’s Largest Imperial GardenLocation: Beijing
The Summer Palace is China’s largest imperial garden. UNESCO added this 300-hectare site to the World Heritage List in 1998. There are numerous stores in Suzhou Street, selling souvenirs like antiques, snacks, silk, jewelry and tea. The shop assistants there are dressed in the costumes of the Qing Dynasty.
The Terracotta Warriors: First Emperor Qin’s Buried ArmyLocation: Xi’an
The museum covers an area of 22,780 square meters. Over 8,000 life-size terracotta soldiers and horses, and more than 10,000 bronze weapons were unearthed. The Terracotta Army is candidate for the title “eighth wonder of the world”
The Potala Palace: Masterpiece of Tibetan ArchitectureLocation: Lhasa
It was first built as the palace of Songtsen Gampo (617-650), founder of the Tu-Bo Dynasty. After being rebuilt in the 17th century, it was the residence of Dalai Lamas.There are plenty of precious historical relics in the palace, including over 10,000 Buddha statues made of gold, silver, jade, wood or clay.
The Mogao Grottoes:a Holy Land of Buddhist ArtLocation: Dunhuang
The Mogao Grottoes has 735 grottoes, 450,000 square meters of mural paintings, 2,415 colored Buddha statues made of clay, and more than 50,000 historical relics. All of these make the Mogao Grottoes the largest and the most significant land of Buddhist art.
There are some bestsellers including some of these historical sites●4-Day Lhasa Highlight Tour
●11-Day Classic Wonders Tour — Beijing, Xi’an, Lhasa
●16-Day Memories of China with Yangtze Cruise — Beijing, Xi’an, Yangtze,Shangha
You could always contact us to tailor your own unique tour of China’s historical sites.
1. Where can you buy gifts for your friend who is a tea lover?
A.At the Potala Palace. | B.At the Terracotta Warriors. |
C.At the Summer Palace. | D.At the Mogao Grottoes. |
A.magnificent mural paintings | B.Buddha statues made of jade |
C.terracotta soldiers and horses | D.grottoes with mural paintings |
A.The Terracotta Warriors is the eighth wonder of the world. |
B.The Mogao Grottoes is the most important place of Buddhist art. |
C.Only three tour packages are available for tourists to choose. |
D.The Potala Palace was first constructed for the residence of Dalai Lamas. |