1 . As a Chinese who travels to Shanghai frequently, here is my suggested list of the top four things to do in Shanghai.
Admire the Bund
The Bund is the most famous and attractive sight there. The best time to admire the Bund is after dark when all the buildings are lit up, creating an extremely colorful and breathtaking scene. There are lots of sightseeing boats that let you view the beautiful Bund every night. Make sure to go on one of these boats. But you are not able to take good photos by boat.
Pay a visit to the Nanjing Road
Even if you are not a shop-lover, please spare an hour to visit Shanghai’s premier shopping street—Nanjing Road. There are upper-class department stores within 1920s-style buildings, along with world-famous brands and restaurants. This place is ideal to shop for authentic (真正的) Shanghainese snacks and souvenirs. If you don’t want to walk, a trackless sightseeing train only costs three yuan.
Take the Maglev Train
Take the Shanghai Maglev Train from Pudong International Airport to the Lujiazui financial district. The Maglev has a regular service speed of 430 km/h and is the fastest railway system in commercial operation in the world. This 30 km ride takes about eight minutes and 50 yuan one way, and 80 yuan for a round trip.
Taste the Hairy Crabs
Do a crab feast! Food hunting is important for most of the travelers. Shanghai’s cuisine is famous and hairy crabs are what you must eat there. However, hairy crabs are seasonal. If you go between September and November, it is the best time to not only enjoy hairy crabs, but a crab feast.
1. What can visitors do in Shanghai?| A．Visit the Nanjing Road only on foot. |
| B．Admire the Bund better during the day. |
| C．Take good pictures of the Bund by boat. |
| D．Enjoy local snacks on the Nanjing Road. |
| A．160. | B．130. | C．100. | D．80. |
| A．In August. | B．In December. | C．In autumn. | D．In winter. |
2 . Architecture in Rotterdam
Rotterdam, the second largest city in the Netherlands, offers anything from unique food to wonderful landscapes. However, it’s incredible architecture that makes the city stand out.
Markthal
The building, the scale (规模) of which is impressive, is home to almost 100 fresh food stalls (摊位), shop units, restaurants and over 200 apartments. Opened in 2014, it was built near where Rotterdam was first founded in 1270. Besides delicious food, you shouldn’t miss its large walls and ceiling covered with images of flying fruits, flowers and insects. This artwork, titled Horn of Plenty and created by the artists Arno Coenen and Iris Roskam, is one of the biggest in the world and covers an area of about 11,000 square meters.
Erasmus Bridge
The bridge stretches over the river Maas, connecting the city center with the neighborhood of Kop van Zuid. Named after the city’s famous scholar Desiderius Erasmus, the bridge is 808 meters long and weighs as much as 1,700 adult elephants. The bridge has a nickname—de zwaan (the swan). It does require a bit of imagination to see how this giant piece of steel resembles an actual swan, but if you look at it from above, it becomes a bit clearer.
Museum Boijmans van Beuningen Depot
It was born out of a desire to share artworks with as many people as possible and has gained over 150,000 pieces. Open since the summer of 2021, it has given visitors a unique behind-the-scenes look into the world of art conservation, art restoration and museum management. Most importantly, visitors have free access to the rooftop garden, which offers panoramic (全景的) views of the city.
De Rotterdam
De Rotterdam is a building complex of three interconnected towers. Located on the south side of the city, it has 45 floors. It houses commercial office spaces, residential apartments, cafés, restaurants and luxurious hotels. With a total floor space of about 160,000 square meters, it’s well-known as the largest group of buildings in the Netherlands.
1. What can you do at Markthal?| A．Play with beautiful swans. |
| B．Admire a quite large artwork. |
| C．Interact with famous local artists. |
| D．Explore 100-year-old Rotterdam. |
| A．At Markthal. |
| B．At De Rotterdam. |
| C．At Erasmus Bridge. |
| D．At Museum Boijmans van Beuningen Depot. |
| A．Its large scale. | B．Its unusual shape. |
| C．Its good service. | D．Its unique location. |
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4 . Get ready for the journey of a lifetime — this driving route will introduce you to the very best of the South Island of New Zealand.
Day 1 Methven — Geraldine—Timaru — Lake Tekapo
Keen golfers may like to get up early for a round of golf before continuing their journey to Geraldine，a pretty town known for its clothing stores and delicious foods. Stop for lunch and explore Caroline Bay. Afterwards，drive west to admire the lakeside Church of the Good Shepherd，and then spend the afternoon at Lake Tekapo enjoying the great outdoors — perhaps fishing or hiking.
Day 2 Lake Tekapo — Twizel — Oamaru
Start your day with a sightseeing tour by helicopter — the best way to enjoy the scenery including Mt Cook. Next，drive south along SH 8 to Omarama，a popular place for gliding. Turn off SH 8 and head east along SH 83 through the beautiful Waitaki Valley to Oamaru. At dusk，visit the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony to watch the world’s smallest penguins come ashore.
Day 3 Oamaru — Dunedin
Drive south along SH 1 to Dunedin and spend the rest of the day enjoying many experiences Dunedin has to offer. History lovers will enjoy fantastic museums and historic houses such as Larnach Castle. Get back to nature — drive out along Otago Peninsula to visit the NZ Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium.
Day 4 Dunedin — Te Anau — Milford Sound
Make sure your camera is charged because Day 4 is the most wonderful sightseeing. Visit the Department of Conservation for an insight into the region’s natural treasures before setting out for Milford Sound. A guided tour is an excellent choice that allows you to focus on the scenery.
1. On which day can you enjoy the most beautiful scenery？| A．Day 1 | B．Day 2 |
| C．Day 3 | D．Day 4 |
| A．Te Anau | B．Milford Sound |
| C．Larnach Castle | D．Waitaki Valley |
| A．Drive all through SH 8，and you will see the world’s smallest penguins. |
| B．Outdoor sports fans can have great fun during this journey. |
| C．No shopping is recommended along this journey. |
| D．No guide is available during this journey. |
5 . Colorful Natural Wonders on Earth
The world can be kind of a boring place without the colorful natural wonders. So that’s what I’ve decided to treat you to!
Rio Tinto, Spain
Rising in the Sierra de Huelva mountains of southwestern Spain, this 62-mile river gets its stunning orange and red colors from copper, iron, and other heavy metals. The best way to enjoy the beauty is by visiting the small mining town of Nerva. Note that only about half the length of the river features these colors.
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Known by Stoney Nakota First Nations folks as Ho-run-num-nay, this glacial lake located in Banff National Park gets its turquoise color from finely grained rock particles contained within the ice as it melts in the lake. If you’re a big fan of the movie Thelma & Louise, you’ll be happy to know that there also happens to be a Lake Thelma.
The Lavender Fields of Provence, France
Provence, a geographical region of southeastern France is famous in the summers for its lush lavender fields. To see them with your own eyes, mosey on up to the Luberon and Verdon plateau regions north of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, or head east past Avignon. But the window is rather brief; they start to blossom around the beginning of June and then by mid-July they’re done-zo.
Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, Yunnan, China
Huge rice stan? Anyway, Yunnan, China is calling your name. With a history going back more than 1,200 years, this series of rice-growing terraces — covering territory more than one million acres — are located in the western part of the country. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. It sure took them long enough!
1. Where can you enjoy a multicolored river?| A．Spain. | B．Canada. | C．France. | D．China. |
| A．1 month. | B．1.5 months. | C．2 months. | D．2.5 months. |
| A．A journal entry. | B．A travel diary. | C．An introduction. | D．An advertisement. |
