1 . While attractions like the Shard and the London Eye offer excellent perspectives, they’re always busy and ticket prices are steep. But with a little insider knowledge, you can save your pounds and bag your skyline photos without the crowds through accessing the following viewpoints.
Parliament Hill
London is mostly flat, but if you know where to look there are a few hills that provide natural (and free) high points offering city views with a side order of fresh air.
One of the most central is Parliament Hill on Hampstead Heath — at 98m, one of London’s highest natural viewpoints. From here, on a clear day, you can sit on the park bench that featured in movies like Run Fatboy Run and Notes on a Scandal.
Entry fee: free
The Garden Museum Tower
If you exit left out of Westminster station, battle your way over the bridge and then turn right, past the view of Big Ben and walk along the south side of the Thames, you’ll come to a medieval (中 世纪的) church.
While you might be interested in British garden design, it’s the 14th-Century tower that’s the main attraction for photographers. Climb the 131 steps of the narrow spiral staircase and you’ll emerge onto one of the finest riverside viewpoints in the city — with views across to the Palace of Westminster on the right.
Entry fee: Adult f16, or Tower only 4
The IFS Cloud Cable Car
If you want to soar over London in a glass pod, the obvious place to go is the London Eye. But a cheaper and crowd-free alternative is to ride the IFS Cloud Cable Car.
The views are impressive at any time, but the Cable Car stays open late, so you can even enjoy magnificent sunsets from the west — facing side or admire the twinkling city lights after dark.
Entry fee: E6 one-way
Seabird, Southwark
London has no shortage of rooftop venues (场所) offering knockout cityscape views, so it can be hard to pick just one or two. But for location, angles and a great experience, it doesn’t get much better than Seabird, on the 14th floor of the Hoxton hotel in Southwark with nothing to block views on three sides.
Entry fee: Buy a drink: draught beer costs ₤6.50 or small glass of wine is ₤9; a portion of olives costs ₤5.
1. Where can you go if you want to photograph the 14th-Century tower?A.The London Eye. |
B.The south side of the Thames. |
C.The rooftop venues. |
D.A place near St Paul’s Cathedral. |
A.Parliament Hill. |
B.The Garden Museum Tower. |
C.The IFS Cloud Cable Car. |
D.Seabird, Southwark. |
A.They are free. |
B.They are well-known. |
C.They are not crowded. |
D.They are not cheap. |
2 . Apartment owners cash in on upcoming holiday trips
The National Day holiday is around the corner, and those making last-minute plans to travel at that time are busy booking
In a bid to cash in on this rush for rooms, social media users are
Unlike hotels, those renting out their homes are not charging anything
Meanwhile, some netizens have expressed
“It is so unsafe. What if the people install a camera in your home or make it a complete mess,” one asked while
Experts said this novel way of sharing one’s home not only means extra earnings for the homeowners, but also improves the
Fu Jian, a lawyer at Henan Zejin Law Firm, said that as there is no written
Moreover, if there is a theft or an accident involving the guests during their stay in the apartment, the owner will more or less be held
He advised owners to be aware of the rules and regulations before renting out their apartments, and added that renters should also choose
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3 . My granddad often helped me make a tool to catch fish when I was young and we would spend hours along a river. It was lovely for both of us then. Many more of today’s grandparents have a growing sense of adventure. And a trend is catching on: skip-gen travel — grandparents taking fun-filled vacations with grand kids without their parents along.
A survey found that 83% of grandparents put travel with their grand kids as the number one thing when they retire. Skip-gen travel gets popular for good reason. Kids have their lives enriched and learn outside classrooms. This is also a time of talking and sharing ideas.
“How grandparents talk to children is different from how parents talk to them. Actually, I feel on a more equal footing with my grandchildren than I do with my own children,” Annie Collins, a travel architect and also part of the trend, says. “Kids away from their parents are more open to ideas and willing to express themselves. It’s not just kids gaining from traveling. Who gets the most out of this? You might think it’s them but it’s us.” According to a study by the Cleveland Clinic, grandparents who help watch and spend time with grand kids may actually live longer than their peers(同龄人).
It’s also important to recognize that grandparents often have more time to travel. Unlike their children, who may still be in the pursuit of a personal career that offers limited time off, grandparents are often retired and likely have a different viewpoint on life, prioritizing experiences and family. So knowing the kids are in great hands, moms and dads will have a bit of time to themselves — some much-needed leisure time alone to rest and recharge their batteries.
However, skip-gen travel is not for every grandparent. After all, grandparents are worn out with years and not so energetic. They surely treasure the chance to form close ties with their grandchildren, but it’s wiser to say no when only the youth could enjoy themselves, for the travel should be a win for everyone involved.
1. Why does the author mention fishing experiences with his granddad?A.To lead in the trend of skip-gen travel. | B.To share the pleasure in going fishing. |
C.To stress the importance of family ties. | D.To show the growing interest in adventure. |
A.Many parents are too strict with children. |
B.Grandparents benefit more from skip-gen travel. |
C.Spending time with grandparents is better for kids. |
D.Children become mature when away from parents. |
A.They enjoy the moment to relax. | B.They feel less anxious and stressed. |
C.They miss their kids very much. | D.They look forward to their own trip. |
A.Get kids involved in travel planning. | B.Strengthen the bond with grandchildren. |
C.Reduce skip-gen travel appropriately. | D.Make decisions in both sides’ interests. |
The 2021 (22nd) Hainan Island Carnival kicked off in Haikou, capital city of Hainan province, on Dec 10, 2021.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism will continue to support Hainan in
The festival
Apart from the opening ceremony, a series of exciting activities are scheduled
1. What is the man’s advice for the woman’s trip?
A.She really should go to Pisa. |
B.She should only stay in Rome. |
C.She should also check out Venice. |
A.Two days. | B.Five days. | C.Seven days. |
6 . It might be
On a recent hiking
As my partner and I walked, everyone crossing our path had something to say, “You're going the wrong way. Are you lost? Are you returning
Why did people only see one way? Because that's what everyone does? Because that's how it's always been done? We even
I decided to
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1. 表达问候;
2. 询问他旅途收获;
3. 邀请他来中国感受古代中国之美。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
8 . Longing for the most amazing places on the planet? You can do no wrong with these lakes across the globe.
Five Flower Lake
Set in the striking karst landscape of the Jiuzhaigou Valley in Sichuan province, China, Five Flower Lake is extraordinarily clear, with visibility to a depth of 40 metres. Five Flower is one of a series of blue-, green-and sky-colored lakes blocked by rock falls, but it differs from the others as its waters change color, looking sometimes yellow, sometimes green, but usually diamond blue. In winter, Five Flower never freezes; in summer, it never dries up. Local wildlife living in the surrounding mountain forests include the rare giant panda and the golden snub-nose monkey.
Crater Lake
The deep-blue waters of Crater Lake in Oregon, US, fill the outlet of an ancient volcano that collapsed 7,700 years ago. Its strangest occupant is the “Old Man of the Lake”, a nine-metre-tall tree stump(树桩), which has stood upright in the water for more than a century. No rivers or streams enter the lake. Water loss in summer is compensated by winter snow and rain, the entire body of water being replaced every 250 years.
Lake Ohrid
Ancient Lake Ohrid has been around for about five million years and crosses the mountainous border between Macedonia and Albania. It has unique plants and wildlife, including the Ohrid “plashica”, a fish native to the lake, whose scales(鳞片) are used to make Ohrid pearls.
Lake Maggiore
Surrounded on three sides by the Lipontine Alps and touching the plain of Lombardy to the south, Lake Maggiore is Italy’s longest lake. Considered part of the country’s lake district, it is shared with Switzerland. Characterized by a Mediterranean-style climate, temperatures here are mild all year. This has given rise to some of northern Italy’s most wonderful gardens, which appear to float like flower-decked boats on the water.
1. What makes Five Flower Lake different from other lakes?A.Its agreeable climate. | B.The rare local wildlife. |
C.Its color-changing waters. | D.The visibility of waters. |
A.By artificial rain. | B.By snow and rain. |
C.From nearby streams. | D.From an ancient tree. |
A.Five Flower Lake. | B.Crater Lake. |
C.Lake Ohrid. | D.Lake Maggiore. |
Going on a vacation might seem like a rather unconventional way to try to improve your sleep habits,
In fact, interest
The global pandemic appears
But can short term sleep-focused travel experiences actually have a long term impact on a person’s overall sleep? According to Dr. Robbins,
“The concept of travel actually allowing you to return home
Hangzhou is recognized as the “City of Well-Being” in China. Hangzhou made its name
The lifestyle, however, was laid down by two historical men of letters. One was Bai Juyi,
Surely, it will be even more brilliant in 2023 when it hosts the 19th Asian Games. Let’s look forward to it.