1 . Floating markets, where goods are sold from boats, are a famous attraction among some Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand,Indonesia and Vietnam. They can date back to a time when water transport played an important role in daily life.
All these countries are located either on islands or on wet lowlands with broad river valleys. In the early days people mainly used boats to travel. Although the countries now have roads connecting all cities and towns, boats are still used for transport and trade by people along the rivers, especially by farmers.
Farmers bring their products in boats to the markets and sell them to local dealers directly from their boats,without setting up shops. That way can quickly sell their products and return to their home.The local dealers buy the products and sell them to shops in the neighbouring towns or to wholesalers (批发商) from big towns.Floating markets are also a big tourist draw.
The most famous floating market, and a tourist attraction is the one in Damnoen Saduak about 100 km southwest of Bangkok, Thailand. It is crowded with hundreds of sellers and buyers floating in their small boats selling and buying agricultural products and local food. The market opens in the early morning and closes about an hour before noon. In Vietnam, the biggest floating market in the Mekong Delta is Phung Hiep with hundreds of boats. The Cai Be floating market is another well-known one in the western part of southern Vietnam.
A less known floating market is in the Dal Lake, in Srinagar, India. It’s strictly a vegetable market with all products grown in places along the lake. The market opens in the early morning hours.
1. According to the text,it can be inferred play the most important role in a floating market.A.boats | B.dealers | C.goods | D.locations |
A.Farmers sell their product to the wholesalers. |
B.The wholesalers buy products from the boats. |
C.Products are sold to the local dealer from boats. |
D.Local dealers buy farmers products from the shop. |
A.Electric watches. | B.Corns. | C.Cows. | D.Local dresses. |
A.Damnoen Saduak | B.Phung Hiep | C.the Cai Be | D.Srinagar |
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A.hear about | B.talk about | C.think about | D.learn about |
A.generation | B.information | C.influence | D.situation |
A.saying | B.meaning | C.giving | D.reading |
A.travel | B.trade | C.settle | D.survive |
A.nature | B.society | C.forest | D.people |
A.celebrates | B.creates | C.discovers | D.proves |
A.finally | B.really | C.strictly | D.frankly |
A.considered | B.awarded | C.called | D.treated |
A.fresh | B.native | C.strong | D.hollow |
A.make | B.play | C.observe | D.blow |
A.top | B.branch | C.end | D.surface |
A.direction | B.size | C.shape | D.width |
A.rest | B.change | C.vibrate | D.breathe |
A.hours | B.days | C.seconds | D.weeks |
A.horn | B.instrument | C.stick | D.hole |
3 . “Leave no track” is popular among many campers who are concerned about our environment and favor sustainable (可持续的) travel. Its goal is simple; to minimize human-created impacts on the natural world.
Reject plastic and paper. First and foremost, one of the easiest ways to reduce the impact of camping on the planet is to go plastic and paper-free. Instead of single-use plastics and paper plates, choose bamboo or other recyclable camping dinnerware and food packages.
Rent or buy a used tent. Instead of brand-new equipment, consider renting camping equipment instead. Outdoor retail (零售) brands like REI offer a wide variety of camping products to rent, including tents.
Only camp in designated (指定的) camping areas.
A.Pack with the planet in mind. |
B.Sort out what you really need when camping. |
C.They even carry other outdoor essentials for rent. |
D.Learn how to sustainably upgrade the summer camping here. |
E.Campers can also buy reusable paper towels in order to genuinely leave no track. |
F.Eco-friendly campers can learn how to update their skills with these simple tips. |
G.Although backpacking off the beaten path sounds fascinating, it may not be eco-friendly. |
4 . How to Travel Sustainably in Puerto Rico
From small, farm-sourced restaurant menus to guesthouse stays, community tours and Puerto Rican cultural workshops, Puerto Rico is strengthening its sustainable tourism scene.
Food trip in Old San Juan.
Sign up for a three-hour walk with Spoon Food Tours and get to know locals’ favourites for coffee, snacks and meals served at family-run businesses. The morning kicks off at Don Ruiz Coffee Shop. Try the mallorca, a kind of sweet pastry (油酥糕点), and wash it down with a cup of single origin coffee harvested from the 19th-century Ruiz plantation.
Learn Afro-Puerto Rican culture in Loíza.
The seaside town of Loíza in the Pinones region, a 20-minute drive east of San Juan, is known as the heart of Afro-Puerto Rican culture. Its outdoor drawings feature Afro-boricua women in colourful headwraps and loose dresses, while the interior shines with an open stage for dancing.
Join Local Guest’s community experiences.
An encouraging start from larger hotels, the new Puerto Rican owned Finca Victoria is a two-and-a-half-acre botanical farm guesthouse lying in the hills at the heart of the island. A 10-minute drive to Vieques’ beaches, this eco-conscious property provides relaxation, from its natural wooden house to its organic local farm-sourced vegetarian (素食者) breakfasts.
A.Explore the farm-to-table dining scene. |
B.Stay at an organic farm on Vieques. |
C.Here’s a guide to travelling Puerto Rico sustainably. |
D.It isn’t just a typical dance but a heritage. |
E.In-season fruit juices and desserts are also part of this food trip. |
F.A women-led tour company, Local Guest offers special experiences. |
G.You could not find a restaurant serving deep-fried pies filled with meat. |
A documentary titled Across the Straits, which describes the cultural bond between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, went online on January 15,
An actor, from Taiwan, and a hostess, from Chinese mainland, are the hosts of the documentary. Together, they undertake
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The Guandi culture in Dongshan
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7 . Gettysburg National Military Park was established in 1895, 32 years after the deadly battle. Gettysburg is the most-visited of the Civil War battlefields.
Many visitors start their visit at the Gettysburg Museum of the Civil War. The museum has the world’s largest collection of Civil War objects. The museum has more than 1 million items, from soldiers’ private notebooks and uniforms to original maps of the battlefield. The museum also houses the Gettysburg cyclorama (风景画幕) painting, showing the final attack in the Battle of Gettysburg: Pickett’s Charge. George Pickett was a Confederate general. On July 3, 1863, he led a charge against stronger Union forces. It was a disaster for the Confederate soldiers.
French artist Paul Phillippoteaux and a team of 20 artists created the painting in the 1880s. Phillippoteaux and his team visited the battlefield. It took more than one year for the huge painting to be complete. The cyclorama is 114 metres long and almost 13 metres tall. It has long been one of the most popular parts of the Gettysburg experience. But by the 1990s, the painting was in poor condition. Experts warned that if the cyclorama was not repaired, the painting could be lost.
A restoration project began in 2003. The painting was cleaned and separated into its 14 parts, and later moved into the new centre. There, the original canvas (帆布) was sewn onto new cloth made in China. Park service officials say China was one of the few countries able to produce cloth in the sizes needed. Then each part was hung and sewn together.
A team of cyclorama experts from Poland worked on the project in Gettysburg. The repair work of the Gettysburg Cyclorama marked one of the largest art conservation effort ever in North America.
After the museum, tourists can visit the Soldiers’ National Cemetery, where many of the Union soldiers who died during the Battle of Gettysburg are buried. The cemetery was dedicated on November 19, 1863, the same day President Lincoln gave his “Gettysburg Address”. Historians agree that Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address defined Americans as a people who believed in freedom, democracy and equality.
1. What is displayed in the Gettysburg cyclorama painting?A.Several battlefield sites. |
B.Supplies during the American Civil War. |
C.The speech delivered by President Lincoln. |
D.The intense scene of the final battle of Gettysburg. |
A.The repair material for the project. |
B.The country producing the canvas. |
C.The key steps of the entire repair process. |
D.The comment of the park service officials. |
A.France. | B.China. | C.Poland. | D.The US. |
A.To tell a historical event. |
B.To introduce a travel destination. |
C.To explain American culture. |
D.To remember Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. |
Every year thousands of tourists flock to China. They come to see the grand sights of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, but
The majority of Beijing’s hutongs
By connecting people’s homes, the hutongs in fact connected people’s lives,
Hutongs are still an important part of Beijing’s life and it is not surprising that tourists love the hutongs. They can walk up Sanmiao Street — a
9 . Getting around Valencia can be exhausting on foot if you want to see it all, but luckily, the city is very bike-friendly.
Valencia Bike Tour From The City To The BeachDuration: 3 Hours
This 3-hour Valencia bike tour takes you on a lovely journey from the historic center to the beach where you’ll enjoy a drink at the end. If you’re looking for a truly personalized experience, this is it. The guide is super knowledgeable and gives lots of inside information about the sites you pass and local culture along the way.
Valencia By Night Bike TourDuration: 2 Hours
With the warm lights of the historic center’s cobbled streets, cycling around Valencia is so different than in the day. The tour takes you through Turia Park to the City of Arts and Sciences which is impressively lit up at night. As you cycle past different tourist attractions, the guide will let you in on the history and culture of the city.
Valencia Bike TourDuration: 3 Hours
Being one of the classical guided bike tours Valencia offers, this takes you to the main tourist attractions in the old town like the Valencia Cathedral, the Silk Exchange, and the Serranos Towers. You’ll bike in Valencia’s longest park, Turia Park, which leads to the City of Arts and Sciences and a must-visit on any trip to the city. On different stops, the guide will fill in with history and anecdotes about the places you pass.
Valencia Group Half-Day Bike TourDuration: 3 Hours
This tour takes you through the old town of Valencia where you’ll see the top tourist spots like the Valencia Cathedral and the Silk Exchange along the way on your own. You’ll pass the City Hall and the complex on your way to Turia Park where Valencia’s bike paths are at their best. Eventually, you’ll reach the City of Arts and Sciences where you can admire the modern architecture and learn more about the impressive complex.
1. What can we know about Valencia?A.It is a city where you’ll feel tired. |
B.It has the longest park in the world. |
C.Its public transport needs improving. |
D.It is well equipped with bicycle roads. |
A.Valencia Bike Tour. |
B.Valencia Group Half-Day Bike Tour. |
C.Valencia By Night Bike Tour. |
D.Valencia Bike Tour From The City To The Beach. |
A.It leads to the Silk Exchange. |
B.It is a tour without a guide. |
C.It offers a drink at the end. |
D.It takes longer to finish the tour. |
Nowadays, the word “hutong ” has come to mean more
To help them keep control over the city, the Emperors during these Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasty
By connecting people’s homes, the hutongs in fact connected people’s lives,
Towards the end of the Qing Dynasty, the conditions in Beijing’s hutongs went down as the political situation cast a dark cloud on China’s economy. Many new hutongs were quickly built to house the
Hutongs are still