1 . Museums in Baltimore
The Walters Art Museum
The Walters Art Museum contains 36,000 objects from around the world. Walking through the museum’s historic buildings, visitors encounter a stunning panorama of thousands of years of art, from romantic 17th-century images of French gardens to fascinating Ethiopian icons, ancient Roman sarcophagi (石棺), and peaceful images of the Buddha.
Tickets: $9.5. Free for children aged 7 and under.
Baltimore Museum of Industry
The Baltimore Museum of Industry celebrates the innovators, entrepreneurs and workers who promoted this port city into the industrial age. From garment making to airplane manufacturing, visitors to the museum will discover how their pioneering spirit built the region’s manufacturing might. Located in an 1860s oyster cannery on a five-acre waterfront campus, the BMI offers dynamic exhibitions and hands-on activities for guests of all ages.
Tickets: $15. Half price for children.
Baltimore Museum of Art
The Baltimore Museum of Art is home to an internationally renowned collection of 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art. It has 90,000 works of art—including the largest holding of works by Henri Matisse in the world. The BMA is now throughout the multi-year project so that visitors can enjoy its outstanding selection of European and American painting and sculpture from the 17th through 20th centuries.
Tickets: $10. Ten percent off if booked on the official website.
American Visionary Art Museum
The American Visionary Art Museum is the nation’s museum for self-taught, creative skills. Three historic buildings house wonders created by farmers, housewives, mechanics, the disabled, as well as the occasional neurosurgeon. From carved roots to embroidered rags, tattoos to toothpicks, ‘the visionary’ transforms dreams, loss, hopes, and ideals into powerful works of art.
Tickets: $9.5. Free for children aged 6 and under and museum members.
1. Which museum best suits people interested in contemporary French paintings?A.The Walters Art Museum. | B.Baltimore Museum of Industry. |
C.Baltimore Museum of Art. | D.American Visionary Art Museum. |
A.It’s a place for memorial celebrations for the city. |
B.It was built in a factory where food was canned. |
C.It offers free exhibitions for guests of all ages. |
D.It is now undergoing a multi-year project. |
A.$19. | B.$23.5. | C.$27. | D.$28.5. |
2 . If you’re traveling to South America in summer, you should have Patagonia (at the southern end of South America) high up on your list of things to do. With this list, I show you the best places to visit in Patagonia. The climate down there is pretty rough, especially in the very south - if you plan to do hiking or camping, the best time for a trip is between the end of November and the beginning of March.
1. Bariloche, Argentina
The fact that Bariloche is well connected (airport, direct bus to and from Buenos Aires) makes it the perfect starting point of a round trip through Patagonia. But more than that: the combination of mountains, lakes and green forests results in its beautiful scenery.
2. Futaleufú, Chile
Further down south and a bit harder to access is the small Chilean village Futaleufú which is located at the border to Argentina. The reason which makes it worth it: the Futaleufú River is often referred to as one of the best white water spots for rafting in the world. The landscape along the river is unique and, due to its location, still pretty much untouched.
3. Puerto Rio Tranquilo, Chile
If you want to get there quickly, you should travel through Argentina and cross over to Chile Chico as this place is also very remote. The reason to do so: the marble caves in the General Carrera lake.
4. Torres del Paine, Chile
Personally the national park Torres del Paine is my number 1 attraction in Patagonia - you should take some time and do a multi-day trek to experience as much of it as possible: glaciers, forests, impressive mountain ranges, lagoons and rivers.
1. What is the best time for hiking in Patagonia?A.October 1—November 1 | B.December 25—January 15 |
C.March 5—April 1 | D.November 5—June 7 |
A.It lies in an easily accessible village. | B.It is ignored due to rafting sports. |
C.It is the best rafting river in the world. | D.It still has untouched landscapes. |
A.Bariloche. | B.Futaleufú. |
C.Puerto Rio Tranquilo. | D.Torres del Paine. |
3 . Europe is one of the best travelling options for everyone. It’s rich in culture, and every country is distinct in beauty. Plus, the cuisine is not to be missed. Here are the best four European cities to travel to!
Vienna
The capital of Austria, Vienna, is the largest city in the country, and it’s also a cultural, economic and political center. It is known as the city of music and the city of dreams, being an important place for Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. It’s also considered one of the cities in the world which is suitable for living and where the quality of life is high.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital of Germany and is the place of culture, politics, media and science. It holds a strong history, and you can learn many things about the city’s contributions to the whole world. Travelling to Berlin is quite easy, given that it’s an accessible city and you have plenty of affordable options such as trains, trams, buses and the metro.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark and is known to be one of the most sustainable cities in the world. It’s full of Michelin-starred restaurants, has plenty of museums and holds the Copenhagen Fashion Week, which is the largest fashion event in Northern Europe.
Amsterdam
The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, is known for the number of canals that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. These are also the main attraction of the city, but that’s not all. The good thing about Amsterdam is that you can visit it by bike, as it has one of the best networks of cycle routes in the world.
1. Which is not a reason for traveling to Europe?A.Yummy food. | B.Natural scenery. | C.Adequate culture. | D.Good transportation. |
A.Vienna. | B.Berlin. | C.Copenhagen. | D.Amsterdam. |
A.Vienna wins a reputation for being livable. |
B.Berlin is less influential compared to others. |
C.Copenhagen is modern but not eco-friendly. |
D.Transportation can be an issue in Amsterdam. |
4 . BEST OF THE WORLD
Our annual list highlights travel destinations that inspire connections and wonder. Here are four starting points to launch your own travel plan.
Dodecanese Islands, Greece
Waves of conquerors-Romans, Ottomans, Italians-left their fingerprints on everything from the architecture to the food on these Greek islands. Today’s invaders come not for fortune but for selfies(自拍).Now less visited parts of the isles,like Karpathos,hope to balance the economic need for tourism with the environmental stresses caused by it.
Tuli Block, Botswana
Travelers to Botswana have become more interested in seeing more craft-based tours and village homestays since COVID.A National Geographic explorer, Mookod, is establishing an education program in 10 remote villages, which shows the village teachers how to weave the environment and local culture into their lessons.
Louangphabang, Laos
The pandemic closed the borders of many tourism-dependent countries like Laos. But the Southeast Asian nation hopes the Chinese-constructed bullet train will boost domestic travel. Its 260-mile route within Laos starts at the border town of Boten, crosses more than 70 tunnels and 160 bridges, runs through Louangphabang, and ends in the capital,Vientiane.
Choquequirao, Peru
Choquequirao is one of the most remote Inca sites in the Peruvian Andes. Numerous temples, terraces(梯田),and squares are yet to be fully unearthed. But new infrastructure plans are expected to boost visits to Machu Picchu’s sister city.
1. What would travelers like to do most on Dodecanese Islands?A.Admire ancient buildings. | B.Enjoy tasty food. |
C.Make a fortune. | D.Take beautiful photos. |
A.Dodecanese Islands. | B.Tuli Block. |
C.Louangphabang. | D.Choquequirao. |
A.They both have a sister city. |
B.They both have an education program. |
C.They both offer experiences in rural areas. |
D.They both offer accommodation in local families. |
5 . In life, do you choose to take the road everyone has taken, or do you choose the path that is best for you? 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
A.anxious | B.normal | C.awkward | D.impressive |
A.designs | B.plans | C.works | D.prepares |
A.race | B.test | C.project | D.trip |
A.opposite | B.wrong | C.common | D.accessible |
A.emotion | B.target | C.schedule | D.request |
A.supposed | B.ensured | C.provided | D.permitted |
A.if | B.because | C.while | D.yet |
A.plain | B.valley | C.trail | D.highway |
A.point | B.inspire | C.protect | D.support |
A.expected | B.stopped | C.agreed | D.hesitated |
A.saying | B.point | C.myth | D.spell |
A.instructed | B.confused | C.offered | D.suited |
A.show off | B.think over | C.pick out | D.stick to |
A.Probably | B.Hopefully | C.Eventually | D.Knowingly |
A.desire | B.feeling | C.voice | D.reaction |
A resort (度假胜地) in Vietnam has opened a glass-bottomed foot bridge, the third such bridge in the Southeast Asian country,
The bridge
The reinforced glass
Guinness World Records keeps a list of world
The World Record Association is another
7 . Mia, 12, is now on a year-long trip with her parents and three younger brothers. Far from their home in Quebec, Canada, the family rode horses in Mongolia, kayaked in Cambodia, camped in Namibia and flew in a hot air balloon in Turkey, looking to collect as many once-in-a-lifetime memories as they could.
The memories really matter because unless science makes a breakthrough soon, three of the children will become blind, likely in adulthood. They have been diagnosed with a disease that has no effective treatment and no specific timeline as it gradually robs them of their sight.
The diagnoses came in 2015. Despite the grief, the parents were surprised to find Mia, then 7, was calm about it. She announced that she would need to start keeping her bedroom especially neat, with everything in its place. “In the future, I’ll need to know where things are,” Mia said.
“She’s finding solutions on her own,” the parents told each other. “We need to follow her lead.” And so the idea of a yearlong trip was born, one that would show the kids the world, in person and at close range – while the kids could still see it. For the next two years, the parents saved money and researched places to visit. “How we adults see the world and how kids see the world are so different.” says the mother, Edith. “It would have to be less about temples and museums and more about whatever caught their eyes.”
By the time the trip began to wind down in early 2023, the family had traveled 52,000 miles and visited 18 countries. Mia grew taller and when entering adolescence, needed more independence. Her brothers became more confident and outgoing. The kids were very aware that they had learned a lot. “There’s a lot of suffering, a lot of poverty, but lots of good and interesting things too. We should be positive.” said Mia.
1. What’s the probable function of the first paragraph?A.To lead in the story behind. |
B.To arouse the readers’ interest. |
C.To provide background information. |
D.To inform readers of a wonderful trip. |
A.They are optimistic about the children’s disease. |
B.They are surprised at their daughter’s creative ideas. |
C.They are proud of their daughter’s courage to face difficulties. |
D.They are open-minded enough to respect their children’s decision. |
A.The details about the year-long journey. |
B.The keen anticipation of Mia about the future. |
C.The changes of the kids physically and mentally. |
D.The impression Mia had of what she had experienced. |
A.Seeing is believing. |
B.Making the most of the vision. |
C.Man who travels far knows more. |
D.The eyes are the window to the soul. |
8 . Fascinating Activities You Can Take Part In
Boston Fenway Park: Guided Ballpark Tour with Options★★★★★4.8/5 1570 reviews
You will uncover the history of Fenway stadium and its beloved team, the Red Sox, and discover more than 170,000 stadium artifacts and 150,000 photographs. You can choose from 1-hour tour, a pre-game tour, or a 15-minute tour.
Tromsø: Snowmobile Safari in the Lyngen Alps★★★★★4.9/5 279 reviews
You will experience the spectacular Lyngen Alps while driving a snowmobile in beautiful scenery at Camp Troll, where everything is inspired by trolls. After taking pictures, you will head back to the base camp to enjoy a hot meal served around the fire.
Cairo: Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Tour★★★★★4.6/5 1243 reviews
You will see more than 100,000 excellent artifacts in Egypt’s long-awaited GEM. Among the collection, you’ll find 5,000 treasures unearthed from the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, which will be on public display for the first time in history.
Dubai: Tandem Skydive Experience at The Palm★★★★★4.8/5 212 reviews
Admire Dubai from a new perspective. You will feel an incredible adrenaline (肾上腺素) rush as you fly up to 13,000ft into Dubai’s sky before free falling at 120mph. You will have the entire dive documented by a professional camera flyer who will accompany you.
1. How many kinds of tours are available in the first activity?A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five. |
A.Guided Ballpark Tour with Options | B.Snowmobile Safari in the Lyngen Alps |
C.Grand Egyptian Museum Tour | D.Tandem Skydive Experience at The Palm |
A.Travel. | B.Education. | C.Fashion. | D.Finance. |
9 . 你的英国朋友Jim所在的学校要组织学生来中国旅行,有两条线路可以选择:“长江之行”或者“泰山之旅”。Jim来信希望你能给些建议。请你给他回信,内容包括:
1.你建议的线路;
2.你的理由;
3.你的祝愿。
注意:1.词数不少于50;2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,Yours,
Li Hua
10 . The British Museum
Welcome to the British Museum to experience cultures across the globe, from the origin of human history to the present. The entry can be gained for free if applied on our website.
◆ Open today: 10:00-20:30
◆ Last entry: 19:30
Plan your visit
Book tickets and plan your day including exhibitions, facilities, access, food and travel. Book your free ticket to guarantee Museum entry and receive key information and updates before your visit.
Galleries
Please note that galleries in the Museum may be closed for maintaining clean or private events. All planned closures will be listed on the Visit page. Occasionally we may need to close galleries at short notice for safety reasons. We regret that in these cases we’re not always able to inform the public in advance.
Family visits
Families with children of all ages can enjoy a range of free gallery activities.
◆ Take on a Museum Mission
You can wander through selected galleries and complete five challenges. Find a variety of objects within the gallery, perform for a video using a phone or tablet, discuss an object, look closely at collection highlights, and pose for a photo shoot alongside the objects.
◆ Embark on a Museum Explorer Trail (路径)
Involving the whole family, each trail dives into interesting objects. Trails include Journey Across Japan, Africa Around the World, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and more.
◆ Explore with a Themed Backpack
This unique experience allows visitors under 16 to explore the museum in a fun way. Jobs in Roman Britain, best for ages 7-11, sees kids match modern objects with ancient objects; Sensory Support Backpack provides resources and ideas to support young visitors aged 3–11 with additional sensory needs in a busy museum environment; Little Feet, a backpack for kids under 5 for use in any area of the museum is also worth trying.
1. How could the visitors get entry to the museum?A.By informing the staff in advance. | B.By applying on the Internet. |
C.By sending email s to apply for entry. | D.By buying tickets at the door. |
A.For keeping clean. | B.For personal activities. |
C.For security issues. | D.For controlling visiting. |
A.Having some discussions. | B.Taking photos of objects. |
C.Doing the object matching. | D.Wandering around galleries. |