1 . The Best National Parks to Visit in Winter
While most parks tend to draw families in the summer and fall, there are also ideal spots for adventurous winter trips.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The country’s oldest and best-known national park takes on an almost otherworldly atmosphere in winter: the air filled with rolling steam, the strong colors of hot springs, the surrounding white landscapes, let alone the impressive wildlife during this time, like bison, wolves, and playful red foxes. Just book a guided hiking tour to get a ranger’s perspective on the park and local people.
Joshua Tree National Park, California
With its giant red rocks and unique trees, you’ll feel like stepping onto a foreign planet as you spend hours hiking the Panorama Loop or Maze Loop. The park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, featuring virtually zero light pollution and the country’s best views of a starry sky.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
A significantly lower number of visitors in winter means you can take in unblocked views of the South Rim, and get to see the rare beauty of the Grand Canyon dusted with snow. For those adventurous and daring, it is recommended to hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon’s wintertime wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and bald eagles.
Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
Surprise! Not all wintertime national park trips need to involve snow. Virgin Islands National Park is most famous for its white-sand beaches. You can also hike inland to visit old sugar plantations, or venture out to the water to swim along with sea turtles and manta rays. You will definitely enjoy a different winter here.
1. Which park will one choose if he/she is interested in stars?A.Yellowstone National Park. | B.Joshua Tree National Park. |
C.Grand Canyon National Park. | D.Virgin Islands National Park. |
A.We can have a poor view of the South Rim there. | B.It lies in an area with rolling steam and hot springs. |
C.There is a slight decline in visitor numbers in winter. | D.The Bright Angel Trail is challenging in cold weather. |
A.Hiking. | B.Skiing. | C.Swimming. | D.Hunting. |
2 . Here are four destinations that have to be included in any trip to the northeastern city Harbin.
Igloos(冰屋)at Harbin Ice-Snow World
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 igloo restaurants, enjoying the product of both ice and fire, and go down the world’s longest ice slide.
The Sun Island Snow Expo
The Sun Island Snow Expo is the world’s largest snow sculpture(雕塑)art show. You can play in the snow as well as admire the art made from it. Tourists from the south might be surprised by the bright sunshine reflected in the snow, so don’t forget the sunscreen. This is a good place to toss water into the air and watch it turn into ice immediately. Find a safe place with no one nearby, and enjoy the unique phenomenon.
Yabuli Ski Resort
One place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Harbin is Yabuli Ski Resort, where you can ski down snow-covered mountains. Yabuli Sun Mountain Resort is surrounded by mountains and forests. The snow is thick and moderately hard. There are junior, middle and senior ski runs. Professional staff are available to improve your skiing ability and give you an experience of a lifetime.
The Harbin Grand Theatre
It might not be part of an ordinary tourist plan, but it is worth an extra night in Harbin! The winter is cold and the night is long, so why not go to the theatre? Northerners consider it a romantic thing to do in winter. Harbin was listed by the United Nations as a music city in 2010. Harbin Grand Theater is where artistic souls defrost a little to share their love of art.
1. What can tourists do when they visit the igloos?A.Ski down the mountains. |
B.Eat in a restaurant made of ice. |
C.Enjoy some ancient architecture. |
D.Throw and watch water turn into ice immediately. |
A.Stay in a safe place alone. | B.Make a snow sculpture. |
C.Apply sunscreen. | D.Live in an ice architecture. |
A.Igloos(冰屋)at Harbin Ice-Snow World. | B.The Sun Island Snow Expo. |
C.The Harbin Grand Theatre. | D.Yabuli Ski Resort. |
1. What are scientists interested in?
A.The ocean. | B.The desert. | C.The continent. |
A.Roads. | B.Houses. | C.Lights. |
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A.angel | B.eagle | C.angle | D.edge |
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A.purpose | B.target | C.agent | D.clerk |
A.complained | B.claimed | C.explained | D.argue |
A.forgivable | B.necessary | C.unusual | D.convenient |
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5 . A national park is created for the purpose of conservation. Yellowstone National Park in the US was the first national park in the world. Here are some other national parks in the world.
Northeast Greenland National Park, Denmark
The national park is the largest one in the world. It covers an area of 927,000 km²,It is also the most northern national park in the world.
Around 5,000 to 15,000 musk oxen (麝香牛) as well as polar bears live in the park. Some of the birds also live there.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Australia
The park is the second largest national park in the world. It protects a large part of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef from being damaged in any way.
All commercial ships must stay on specific shipping routes that avoid the most sensitive areas of the park. The Great Barrier Reef has the world's largest number of corals and other sea life.
Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, Mozambique
This national park covers an area of 99,800 km².It joins some of the famous wildlife areas in southern Africa into a huge conservation area.
In 2006, the Giriyondo tourist access between the Limpopo and Kruger national parks was opened. There were 5,000 animals moving from Kruger to Limpopo National Park, including over 1,000 elephants.
Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada
The park was created in 1922 to protect the wood bison (森林野牛) whose population had dropped from 40 million in 1830 to less than 1.000 by 1900.
The park consists of 44,807 square kilometers of northern plains. It is also the world's only natural living place of the cranes (鹤).
1. Which of the following is the earliest national park?A.Wood Buffalo National Park. | B.Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. |
C.Northeast Greenland National Park. | D.Yellowstone National Park. |
A.Some sea animals. | B.A lot of polar bears. |
C.Many cranes. | D.Hundreds of elephants. |
A.It has an area of 44,807 km². | B.It is home to the wood bison. |
C.It lies in southern Africa. | D.It is the largest national park. |
6 . Travelling with some of your favourite people is an exciting experience. If done well, group travelling can be the most thrilling experience ever, filled with games, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Ideas are usually exciting when they are fresh. The longer you delay, the more you’ll find excuses not to go. Let all interested parties meet as soon as possible to decide on dates, locations and budget. It’s best to plan the trip three or four months in advance.
Assign roles
For the trip to be successful, it has to be well organized. You’re going on a trip far from home, not the shopping mall. This is why the group should assign a leader who would be responsible for planning and organizing the trip.
Budget pool
Create a flexible itinerary(行程)
An easy way to create and share an itinerary is through Google Docs. Add the group members to the document and give them permission to edit it. Suggest one or two optional activities per day which do not require advance bookings, such as a local hike or museum.
A.Start early. |
B.Get fresh ideas. |
C.So how do you plan for your group trip? |
D.Collect a set amount from everyone before your trip. |
E.Don’t forget to create room for something unexpected. |
F.Also, divide the other responsibilities as they arise so that everyone participates. |
G.The group leader generally keeps in contact with everyone, handling most of the detailed work. |
1. What's the weather like now?
A.Rainy. | B.Sunny. | C.Snowy. |
A.At 4 : 00 p. m. | B.At 5 : 00 p. m. | C.At 6 : 00 p. m. |
A.Oxford Street. | B.Elizabeth Tower. | C.Tower Bridge. |
A.Under the London Eye. |
B.Beside the Tower of London. |
C.Near Buckingham Palace. |
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1. What classes can visitors take in Bali according to the speaker?
A.Diving. | B.Swimming. | C.Fishing. |
A.To study volcanoes. |
B.To study the sea creatures. |
C.To study traditional artworks. |
A.Work in tourism. |
B.Do agricultural work. |
C.Make special clothes. |
A.Drink traditional coffee. |
B.Do some shopping. |
C.Visit Buddhist temples. |
10 . The oldest of the four bridges that rest over Venice's Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge sits proudly in the busiest part of the floating city. Visitors can enjoy its striking architecture, visit the souvenir(纪念品)stalls(货摊),and breathe in Rialto's lively atmosphere.
If you're only seeking the Rialto Bridge, it's best to avoid the crowds. The area is always busy, but early in the morning it is less busy− −or late at night when the markets are shut.
Sunset is a beautiful time to visit, with the southern side of the bridge offering a glorious view of the gondolas((凤尾船)pulling up to the grand buildings lining the canal.
The busiest time on the bridge is from mid-morning, when the day trippers arrive, to the late afternoon. The stalls are moving slowly with customers and it can get a little uncomfortable in the heat.
The Rialto markets are undoubtedly historic, with locals gathering here to shop since the 11th century. If you want to tie the markets in with your trip to the bridge, try to visit early in the morning, when you'll be able to experience the local fish and vegetable market.
The barges(驳船)start arriving at dawn, and the markets are in full swing by 8 :00. This is your best bet for an authentic market experience, as it's when the locals do their shopping and colorful, seasonal produce is plentiful. If you’re lucky, you may be offered free samples(样
品)by the sellers.
The markets are shut on Sunday and Monday, and during the rest of the week they begin to slow down after lunch. It's never exactly quiet in the Rialto area but the earlier you arrive, the more likely you are to enjoy a bit of peace at the bridge.
If you’re there in winter, you’ll have a much quieter experience than in summer. This is when the bridge is decorated with twinkling lights and is a particularly pretty experience.
1. What can visitors do when they come to the Rialto Bridge?A.They can enjoy the impressive architecture. |
B.They can see all the old buildings along the canal. |
C.They can see all kinds of stalls floating on the canal. |
D.They can see the whole city. |
A.mid-morning | B.when the sun sets |
C.late afternoon | D.late at night |
A.a visit to the markets can help you make friends with the local people |
B.the view of the Rialto Bridge at sunset is very attractive and impressive |
C.customers can ask for free samples when buying produce |
D.sales people of the markets take a rest at the weekends |
A.Going through ups and downs. | B.Moving back and forth rapidly. |
C.Doing the most business. | D.Getting the most stock(股票). |