1 . If your family loves to travel but you worry about the environmental, social and economic effect, it’s time to take a more sustainable approach to your trips.
Wales
Wales packs many sustainable activities for kids. Camp in one of many green campsites around Pembrokeshire, where children can have fun learning about sustainable living. Or find an environmentally friendly campsite at The Greener Camping Club. Don’t forget to factor in (把……考虑在内) a spin on the world’s only people-powered roller coaster in Snowdonia.
Volcán Tenorio Area
When you think about taking your kids to Costa Rica, you normally focus on viewing its incredible wildlife. But what about giving back to the human residents too? One way to support local communities and understand the Tico culture is by staying on a farm, and there are loads of lovely options around Volcán Tenorio.
Austria
Explore the kid-friendly Austrian capital of Vienna, which offers more organic farmland than any other city and has both “Green Taxis” and plenty of bike-share stations. The city has some fantastic museums for children and the splendid Schloss Schonbrunn where kids can dress up.
San Francisco
San Francisco is perfect for a break that will both delight the kids and satisfy your sustainability principles. The city has banned plastic bags and bottles for years. Plus, most of the fun things to do with kids can be accessed without using a car and many involve green spaces. Head to the Exploratorium: an incredible hands-on science museum in a solar-powered building.
1. The people that enjoy camping will prefer to visit .| A．Volcán Tenorio Area. | B．Wales. | C．Austria. | D．San Francisco. |
| A．Visiting a hands-on science museum. | B．Riding shared bikes. |
| C．Watching incredible wildlife. | D．Taking a people-powered roller coaster. |
| A．Farmland. | B．Roller coasters. | C．Animals. | D．Museums. |
2 . With the approaching of New Year, more and more visitors will come to China. Don’t know where you should go? Here are some places recommended for you.
Shanghai Expo Culture Park
The Shanghai Expo Culture Park will soon open its northern section to the public, in which the major attractions include a traditional garden that is similar in design to Shanghai’s famous Yuyuan Garden and a 400-meter avenue exhibiting the history of the area, while in the southern section lies a grand theater.
Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump
The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as eating and entertainment. One of the activities which enjoy good fame is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial (商业的) bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go!
Harbin’s Frozen World
For those who have never been to Harbin, there is an almost endless list of things to do. At Harbin Ice—Snow World, you can not only see the world—famous ice architecture, but also have great fun! You can have hotpot at the restaurants which are made of ice, enjoying the product of both ice and fire, go down the world’s longest ice slide (滑梯) and join in the popular Ice and Snow Electronic Music Festival to welcome 2024.
The winter is cold and the night is long, so why not go to the theatre? Harbin was listed by the United Nations as a “music city” in 2010. Harbin Grand Theater is where artistic souls defrost (化霜) a little to share their love of art.
1. Where should visitors go if they want to do extreme sports?| A．Shanghai Expo Culture Park. | B．The Macao Tower. |
| C．Shangha’s Yuyuan Garden. | D．Harbin Ice—Snow World. |
| A．Attend a famous music festival. | B．Play with both ice and fire. |
| C．Turn water into instant ice. | D．Learn to make ice architecture. |
| A．They have a high tower. | B．They have a long ice slide. |
| C．They have a grand theater. | D．They have traditional architecture. |
3 . A 3-Day Tour from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Tour Code: GOL—LA—344 Duration:3 Day(s)/ 2 Nights Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Day 1—Los Angeles—17-Mile Drive—San Francisco
We will depart from Los Angeles this morning and travel to the picturesque Monterey Peninsula! Sea breezes, surging waves, bizarre rocks, and adorable seals along with sea lions rest on the beach. First, we will stop at a world’s first-class golf course resort to sightsee the amazing ocean views and multimillion-dollar mansions. Then we enjoy the scenery of the 17 Miles dr., which is truly breathtaking!
Hotel: Wild Palms, a JDV by Hyatt Hotel or Similar.
Day 2— San Francisco City Tour
Join us today as we head over to San Francisco! San Francisco is home to over 50 rolling hills and is surrounded by water on 3 sides. We will visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Palace of Fine Arts, and Fisherman’s Wharf! You can even take an optional cruise on the San Francisco Bay.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Chowchilla or Similar.
Day 3—Yosemite National Park—Los Angeles
California is known for its natural beauty that it portrays, today we will be showing you the greatest one of all! It is beyond your imagination! We will be visiting Yosemite National Park, one of the most spectacular places to visit in the world!
Hotel→ Yosemite National Park → Los Angeles
WHAT’S EXCLUDED.
× Lunch and dinner. Service fee (minimum USD$12/person/day)
× Expenditure for personal purposes
ATTRACTION PRICES
Attractions | Adult | Child (3—11 yrs. ) | Senior (65+ yrs. ) |
| San Francisco Bay Cruise, CA | $47. 00 | $34. 00 | $47. 00 |
| San Francisco In-Depth Tour, CA | $45. 00 | $45. 00 | $45. 00 |
| A．Monterey Peninsula. | B．San Francisco City. |
| C．Yosemite National Park. | D．Denmark city. |
| A．To visit Yosemite National Park. |
| B．To sightsee the scenery of the 17 Miles dr. |
| C．To stay in the same hotel for the 3-day tour. |
| D．To enjoy the ocean scenery in Monterey Peninsula. |
| A．$162. 00. | B．$180. 00. | C．$175. 00. | D．$184. 00. |
1. Why will the speakers return to Suzhou?
| A．To change trains. |
| B．To re-appreciate its attractions. |
| C．To admire the famous architect. |
| A．West Lake. | B．Lingyin Temple | C．Dragon Well Tea |
| A．For two days. | B．For three days. | C．For four days. |
5 . Four Famous Castles In Britain
The country is abundant of castles, some ruined, and others still surviving today. They are a reminder of their either glorious or violent past. Read on for the one that interests you most.
Bodiam Castle, East Sussex
Built primarily for defence in the 14th century, the castle looks perfectly protected from the outside. You might think you could expect much of the same inside it, but sadly not. The war reduced the inside to ruins. The fairytale appearance of the castle standing within its broad moat (护城河) makes an indescribably spectacular picture.
Hever Castle, Kent
As a queen’s childhood home, it is the perfect picture-book castle. Its thick creeper-covered walls are surrounded by double channels. With large collections including portraits, paintings, furniture and treasures, it attracts a lot of tourists here. Among its collections are two private books signed by the queen herself, which are historically valuable.
Windsor Castle, Berkshire
If you want to have a better understanding of more than 900 years’ royal (王室的) life, then there really is no better place to visit than this splendid castle. It is the largest and oldest castle that is still occupied now in the world. In 1992, a fire swept through the castle, destroying 115 rooms. The repairing was completed five years later.
Tintagel Castle, Cornwall
Few places can compete with Tintagel Castle in romance and mystery. The ruins that you see today date from the 13th century, which, however, didn’t stop it to become a popular attraction. Due to the legend of King Arthur, for centuries the castle has fired writers’ and artists’ imaginations on how the heroic king’s life began here.
1. What do Bodiam Castle and Hever Castle have in common?| A．They are surrounded by water. | B．They own many art collections. |
| C．They were built for defence. | D．They are still lying in ruins |
| A．Bodiam Castle, East Sussex. |
| B．Hever Castle, Kent. |
| C．Windsor Castle, Berkshire. |
| D．Tintagel Castle, Cornwall. |
| A．The childhood of a queen. |
| B．The legend of a great king. |
| C．The outstanding art works. |
| D．The new image after repair. |
6 . Some people travel to relax, while others for experience. But are you tired of the high-priced or crowded tourist attractions in big cities? Here are a few perfect places to go for relaxation.
China’s Silk Road
Traveling to China’s Silk Road is a journey of contrasts: Han and Uyghur ethnicities(维吾尔族), Eastern and Central Asian cultures, natural and man-made wonders, dry desert and Alpine Mountain scenery. The scenery is more beautiful when the flowers come out and green grass covers the earth.
Qinghai Lake
Qinghai Lake is the shining jewel of northwest China. The lake is quieter and more peaceful when it is decorated with yellow grasslands and snow-covered mountains. Standing on the banks, you will have a wide view of the scenery. This huge lake and quiet environment will make you feel at peace and in natural beauty.
Daocheng
Daocheng is a popular stopover point on the journey to Yading, a place where you can appreciate the nature of the Tibetan minority culture. In autumn, the red bushes combined with the yellow leaves under the clear blue sky are believed to exhibit the colors of heaven. The temples in these mountains represent the local culture.
Yangtze River
The Yangtze River tour is blessed with beautiful natural landscapes and places of interest to be seen along the way. The ship frequently stops and you can explore the attractions of different cities along the riverbank. The Yangtze River in October is painted with bright fall colors. Also, the weather in October is quite comfortable and cool.
1. Which of the following best suit people who enjoy minority culture?| A．Daocheng and Yangtze River. | B．China’s Silk Road and Daocheng. |
| C．Daocheng and Qinghai Lake. | D．China’s Silk Road and Qinghai Lake. |
| A．Enjoy man-made wonders. | B．Ride a horse in the desert. |
| C．Swim along the riverbank. | D．Admire attractions of different cities. |
| A．In a guidebook. | B．In a novel. |
| C．In an art magazine. | D．In a history book. |
1. Where are the speakers most probably?
| A．At home. | B．In a travel agency. | C．In a museum. |
| A．Train exhibits. | B．Juicy tomatoes. | C．New York’s scenery. |
| A．Ambiguous. | B．Worried. | C．Approving. |
The Palace Museum has announced that all entrance tickets are now being sold online, a move
October 2nd was the first day the museum, also known as the Forbidden City, sold all
A trial of the online ticketing service began on September 25th, 2011. Last year, around 77 percent of the tickets
Since 2012, the museum
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Welcome to China! I'm writing this email to recommending some extremely attractive spots in Beijing to you so that you can have a wonderful time here on next Friday.
First of all, you can pay visit to the Summer Palace and Forbidden City, which were known for their old buildings. After that, it is advisable to go to Wang Fujing, where you can have a taste of some delicious local food while enjoy the traditional culture. Final, you can go to the National Museum, and some traditional art exhibition are being held there. What do you think of your plans?
I sincerely hope that you can enjoy you in Beijing and this will be my pleasure to be your guide.
10 . At midnight on December 31, cities around the world welcome the new year with fireworks(烟花) shows. Here are some of this new year’s most wonderful displays.
Sydney, Australia
Sydney is well known for its great fireworks. It is also the only city in the world to hold two shows. The first takes place at 9:00 pm to enable families with young kids to celebrate the new year and is broadcast live nationally. The second show at midnight, is enjoyed live internationally.
Dubai, UAE
Dubai is famous for its larger-than-life shows. The record-holder for the world’s largest fireworks display (2019) did not disappoint. The eight-minute sight featured fireworks going off from 23 locations in downtown Dubai, including the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ReveilIon de Copacaliana is one of the largest outdoor New Year’s Eve events in the world. While the day-long party includes musical performances and other entertainment, it is the fireworks that are the biggest draw. At midnight, thousands of fireworks are set off from 11 spots off the coast, lighting up the dark skies.
New York City, USA
As is the case every year, more than a million people from across the globe wait for hours to see New York City’s famous midnight ball drop. The shining ball features 288 new Waterford crystal panels with a circle of roses to symbolize unity accompanied by the amazing fireworks.
1. What is the biggest attraction of Reveillon de Copacabana?| A．Its beautiful coast. | B．Its fireworks show. |
| C．Its various traditions. | D．Its musical performances. |
| A．In Dubai. | B．In Sydney. |
| C．In Rio de Janeiro. | D．In New York City. |
| A．It is well known for its great fireworks. |
| B．Its fireworks shows take place in the morning. |
| C．It has two fireworks shows during the night. |
| D．It is the first city to use fireworks to welcome the new year. |
