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2 . For the charm of Italy’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes, we have a great package for you.
Rome
Rome is a very attractive city, known for its numerous attractions, perhaps more than any other capitals in the world. With a history about 2,500 years, Rome uniquely combines ancient classical sites with medieval (中世纪的) structures, such as Renaissance palaces and Baroque squares.
Venice
It’s like something out of a movie! There’s Venice, which is a super special city. It’s one of the richest cities during medieval times and it’s totally unique. Italy has been a popular destination for people who want to experience culture and romance for centuries. The country is known for its amazing art, music, design, landscapes, food and wine.
Lake Como & Alpine Railways
This wonderful wintertime break includes a visit to beautiful Como Town, with its breath-taking views. Take a journey on the scenic Bernina Express to famous St Moritz, and explore Como’s shores. Enjoy the magic of Italy’s romantic lake and discover the lakeside Como Town.
Lake Garda
Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, has attracted visitors for over a century with its wonderful scenery—clear blue waters. Explore its colourful and historic lakeside towns, and you will enjoy all this beautiful scenery that Lake Garda offers.
Our package includes flights from your airport of choice. So what are you waiting for? Come and experience the magic of Italy for yourself!
1. What is special about Rome?| A．It is the most attractive city. | B．It has ancient classical sites. |
| C．It’s famous for lake scenery. | D．It has amazing art and music. |
| A．Rome. | B．Venice. |
| C．Lake Como Alpine Railways. | D．Lake Garda. |
| A．A diary. | B．A novel. |
| C．A travel magazine. | D．A news report. |
3 . Here are four small places in England, all packed with delightful scenery and more.
Lavenham. Suffolk
In the town, ancient buildings lean casually into one another. As a result, wandering down the high street feels like walking through a fairy tale or a Hollywood movie as Lavenham has appeared in many Hollywood movies. Behind the high walls are several excellent restaurants, but first time visitors should go to the Lavenham Guildhall, where you can drink tea in a well-preserved Tudor room.
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Home to Gold I Hill, the cobblestone street known as “one of the most romantic sights in England”. Shaftesbury is a major charmer. The tiny Dorset town is also home to the ruins of Shaftesbury Abbey, built in 888 AD by King Alfred, a man well-known for creating England. Shaftesbury is also surrounded by a wealth of incredible countryside rich in picnicking potential including Duncliffe Wood and Melbury Beacon.
St Ives. Cornwall
St Ives used to be little more than a traditional fishing village, but now it has developed into a popular coastal town. Its soft, sandy beaches regularly win awards and there are also plenty of top seafood dining options. The town has even gained a reputation as a serious arts center, with lots of outstanding galleries led by the Tate St Ives, which features attractive modern art exhibitions focusing on British artists.
Castle Combe. Wiltshire
Recognized as the “pretticst village in England”. Castle Combe is famous for its handsome honey colored stone houses and flower-lined lanes (小巷) which have decorated countless postcards and magazine covers over the years.
1. What do Lavenham and Shaftesbury have in common?| A．They offer special local food. |
| B．They provide a sense of historical experience. |
| C．They are known as great film shooting bases. |
| D．They have many places suitable for picnicking. |
| A．Lavenham, Suffolk. | B．Shaftesbury. Dorset. |
| C．St Ives. Cornwall. | D．Castle Combe, Wiltshire. |
| A．Its traditional culture. | B．Its interesting movies. |
| C．Its beautiful postcards. | D．Its unique architecture. |
4 . London can be an expensive city to visit if you go unprepared. If you go sightseeing in London for the first time, it is suggested investing in a London Pass. The London Pass is a digital sightseeing credits package that gives you access to 80+ attractions in the city with a relatively lower cost. For many attractions on the pass, there’s no need to pre-book. However, some may have limited capacity, so you’ll need to book in advance.
What do you get with The London Pass?
·Incredible savings.
·Access to more than 80 top London attractions.
·Fast entry at selected attractions and sights.
·90-day money-back guarantee.
Download The London Pass to your phone and plan your sightseeing tours with the app and choose a duration that suits your trip—The London Pass is available for one, two, three, four, five, six, seven or 10 consecutive days. When you get to the gate of any participating attraction, show your London Pass and head straight inside.
What are our bestsellers?
·2 Day Pass: Child £65. 00 Adult £99. 00
·3 Day Pass: Child £77. 00 Adult £116. 00
·5 Day Pass: Child £94. 00 Adult £144. 00
1. Why is The London Pass recommended to travelers?| A．It offers money-saving tips. | B．It helps to visit London cheaper. |
| C．It provides access to more attractions. | D．It promises to return money if unused. |
| A．Sign up on the page. | B．Download the app. |
| C．Book your tours. | D．Update your information. |
| A．£164. | B．£263. | C．£309. | D．£382. |
5 . Expat Private Bike Tour
This 2.5-hour tour is the perfect introduction to Amsterdam! It is not hard to fall in love with this city and its romantic canals (运河), but it does require some guidelines on how to understand the Dutch way of living. During this 2.5-hour bike ride we will show the following highlights, combining them with the rich history of Amsterdam and practical everyday tips. During this private tour we will not only show you the beauty of the city, the wonderful parks, the cute coffee places, and the attraction of the city when driving over the UNESCO Canal Belt, but also where to get your fresh fruit, and where to find the perfect place for networking!
This tour is the thing to book, if you are a company working with foreigners, and aiming to offer your newcomers a warm welcome and as much information as possible on their new work and life environment in Amsterdam. Also, being a couple of friends, arriving new in this city, this tour gives you the advice that will persuade you to stay!
Tour highlights:
●Local markets to get fresh fruit and vegetables
●Fancy places to go networking
●Beautiful parks to enjoy your free time
●Tasting typical Dutch bites
●Flower market
Duration:
2.5 hours of biking with some stops in the middle
Availability (有效性):
Every day at 11:30 am
Pricing:
1—7 persons, 240 euro fixed price
8 or more, 35 euro per person
1. Why should a company working with foreigners book the tour?| A．To do some exercise. | B．To welcome newcomers. |
| C．To make more friends. | D．To create new work environment. |
| A．Visit art museums. | B．Do creative things. |
| C．Taste local food. | D．Experience farm work. |
| A．€35. | B．€40. | C．€210. | D．€240. |
6 . Featured Bike Tours in Italy
Lake Como & the Italian Lake District
Italy’s Lake Com o tour is deeply loved by cyclists. Among dramatic hills and waters, riding is relatively easy along flat bike paths and breathtaking valleys. The beautiful waters of three major lakes — Garda, Iseo and Como — are never far from sight as you sample good wines in Franciacorta.
Daily Mileage:7 — 32 miles
Cycling Level: Moderate
Cost: $395
Tuscany, Lucca to Siena
On this self-guided bicycling vacation, you’ll ride from Lucca to Siena at your own pace. Visit Leonardo da Vinci’s hometown of Vinci. Ride into the famous wine region of Chianti. Stay in welcoming hotels along the way.
Daily Mileage: 3 — 40 miles
Cycling Level: Moderate /Challenging
Cost:$265
Valleys of the Dolomites
Road cycling the Dolomites was never easier, as you ride along mostly flat or downhill bike paths. Along the way, you’ll explore historic cities, and meet an ancient culture found nowhere else on Earth. You’ll also be fueled by local meals and end each day in 4-star accommodations!
Daily Mileage: 4 — 36 miles
Cycling Level: Easy
Cost: $595
Coastal Villages of Tuscany
Tuscany’s amazingly beautiful coast begs to be explored by bicycle. Beautiful towns dot (星罗棋布于) the countryside, surrounded by trees that hug the waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. At the end of each day, you can relax in the natural pool and springs of an Etruscan caldarium (高温浴室).
Daily Mileage: 8 — 39 miles
Cycling Level: Moderate
Cost:$475
1. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee?
| A．Valleys of the Dolomites. | B．Coastal Villages of Tuscany. |
| C．Tuscany, Lucca to Siena. | D．Lake Como & the Italian Lake District. |
| A．Bathe in natural springs. | B．Enjoy beautiful lake scenes. |
| C．Stay in 4-star accommodations. | D．Visit Leonardo da Vinci’s hometown. |
| A．In a travel brochure. | B．In a research paper. |
| C．In a science magazine. | D．In a geography textbook. |
7 . What comes to mind when you think of a museum? Perhaps you picture an imposing building in a rather traditional design made of high-quality stone. But according to the Museums Association, "a museum is defined as a place enabling people to explore collections for inspiration, learning and enjoyment." And so of the 2500 estimated muse in the UK, a few are bound to be considered a little unconventional and peculiar. No matter how special your interest, there's a museum for you!
What about Neil Cole's Adventures in Science Fiction? This quirky (离奇古怪的) museum of classic science fiction was opened by founder Neil Cole. Visitors to this Allendale attraction in Northumberland can see items ranging from props used in the BBC series Dr Who to part of Thor's costume from the Avengers movie. "Science fiction has become more mainstream so I thought people might want to see this," says Mr Cole.
If clocks are more to your taste, why not visit the Cuckooland Museum? Set up by brothers Roman and Maz Piekarski, this Cheshire collection of over 600 cuckoo clocks is considered to be the largest of its kind in the world-and all from the Black Forest region in Germany.
Finally, you could visit the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities in London. This alternative institution dislikes the trend of educating visitors through written explanations alongside its exhibits. Instead, it displays a its all special treasures, which include dodo bones, shrunken heads and a collection of McDonald's Happy Meal toys, with no explanation at all.
These are just a few examples. There are many more wonderful institutions out there. All you have to do is go and find them!
1. What is the topic of the Neil Cole's Adventures in Science Fiction ?| A．A quirky museum | B．Classic science fiction |
| C．The BBC series Dr Who | D．The Avengers movie |
| A．The Black Forest | B．Neil Cole |
| C．Brothers Roman and Maz Piekarski | D．Viktor Wynd |
| A．It is considered to be the largest curiosities museum in the world. |
| B．It does not accompany its exhibits with written explanations. |
| C．It displays all its special treasures. |
| D．It has become more mainstream. |
8 . It’s no secret that Auckland(the largest city in New Zealand)is a diverse city full of different cultures and new research has shown exactly how it and the rest of the country are changing.
More than 200 ethnic groups are recorded as living here and Auckland has a wider variety of cultural groups than London or Sydney, with 40 percent of its population made up of different ethnicities.
The changing makeup of the country’s population is showed in the latest NZ Geographic magazine,which focuses on ethnic diversity,age,wealth and attitudes,drawn from the latest census(人口普查)figures.
Massey University humanities and social sciences research director Professor Paul Spoonley said Auckland’s multiculturalism today is way beyond what experts believed likely a few years ago.
Asian communities,in particular,in New Zealand have almost doubled since 2001,when 6.6 percent of the Kiwi people(New Zealanders)were Asian.The proportion(比例)in Auckland was 14.6 percent. By 2006,18.9 percent of the citizens in the city were Asian and today 23 percent identify themselves as Asian.
Nationally,the census showed 11.8 percent of the population was Asian—and that figure was increasing.“The figures are higher than I would have thought a few years back.”Mr.Spoonley said.“And the healthcare system is attracting Asian workers.”
The article also showed that Kiwis had overall become more accepting of migrant communities and particularly of Asian peoples.That had been a hugely noticeable change,Mr.Spoonley said.
An Asian community leader Kai Luey in Auckland said there were a number of things that attracted Asians to New Zealand and particularly to Auckland. “The environment is clean，there’s fresh air and there’s safety of food. There’s a good education system here in New Zealand...”
New Zealand was also considered to be a much safer place than many other countries,such as America,Canada and Australia.
1. How is Auckland different from London or Sydney?| A．It changes rapidly. | B．It values ethnic cultures. |
| C．It has a larger population. | D．It is a more diverse city. |
| A．It takes experts by surprise. | B．It lets experts down. |
| C．It is the same as he thought. | D．It is due to Auckland’s education system. |
| A．Asian makes up about 12% of New Zealand’ population. |
| B．A hugely noticeable change is that migrants are decreasing. |
| C．Asian communities in New Zealand have doubled since 2006. |
| D．Today, less than 20% of the citizens in Auckland are Asian. |
| A．Auckland— New Zealand’ Largest City |
| B．Auckland— New Zealand’ Safest Place |
| C．Auckland— New Zealand’ Melting Pot |
| D．Auckland— New Zealand’ Most Crowded Place |
9 . Attractions for Kids with Dinosaur Fever
While there are plenty of movies and books that can teach your little one all about dinosaurs, the following children’s attractions will allow them to come face-to-face with their favorite dinosaurs and learn in an interactive, fun environment.
1. Dinosaurs Alive at Cedar Point
Sandusky, OH
See the “age of dinosaurs” come to life with interactive exhibits based on real fossil evidence. At the Dinosaurs Alive section of Cedar Point park, visitors can walk among more than 50 life-sized dinosaurs which move and roar. See these gigantic lizards (蜥蜴) up close and learn more about the most fearsome period of the earth’s history.
2. The Chicago Children’s Museum
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Children’s Museum is filled with plenty of activities for kids of all ages, but one of the coolest has to be the Dinosaur Exhibition. At this exhibit, children can spend time digging for dinosaur bones at an excavation (挖掘) site, looking at dinosaur fossils, and learning what life is like for real archaeologists (考古学家).
3. Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh, PA
In addition to plenty of exhibits about wildlife, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History has one of the finest dinosaur fossil collections in the world. Visitors can see experts work with real dinosaur fossils in the PaleoLab. Make sure to snap a photo in front of Dippy, the scarf-loving dinosaur guarding the front of the museum!
4. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
From the dinosaurs exploding out of the side of the building to the fossils within, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is filled with fun things to do. Kids can touch a real T-rex bone and see reconstructed dinosaur skeletons up close.
1. Who are the attractions mainly intended for?| A．Children. | B．Parents. | C．Archaeologists. | D．Volunteers. |
| A．Dinosaurs Alive at Cedar Point. | B．The Chicago Children’s Museum. |
| C．Carnegie Museum of Natural History. | D．The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. |
| A．Touch a real T- rex bone. | B．Take a photo in front of Dippy. |
| C．See reconstructed dinosaur skeletons. | D．See experts work with fake dinosaur fossils. |
10 . Qatar World Cup Stadiums
For the 2022 World Cup, Qatar has gone all out to build and rebuild eight breathtaking stadiums. All of them are located in its capital Doha and the neighbouring cities, and will host 32 teams in 64 matches. The average capacity (容量) of the stadiums is as high as over 53,000.
Qatari officials made a budget that they may need to pay up to $10 billion to complete the stadiums for this World Cup, but they have managed to get it done for less. The cost for all eight World Cup stadiums stands at around $6.5 billion.
All the stadiums are powered by solar-panel farms, and, given Qatar’s hot climate, their cooling systems have been particularly designed. In fact, Qatar’s devotion to sound environmental practices has earned all the stadiums four or five stars from the Global Sustainability Assessment System. It’s also very impressive.
Here are four stadiums of the eight modern marvels.
Al Bayt Stadium
Location: Al Khor. Cost: $847 million. Capacity:60,000.
Matches planned: Opening match and all matches through to the semi-finals.
Khalifa International Stadium
Location: Aspire. Cost: $374 million. Capacity: 40,000.
Matches planned: Group matches, round of 16, and play off for third place game.
Lusail Stadium
Location: Lusail. Cost: $767 million. Capacity: 80,000.
Matches planned: Until the final match.
Stadium 974
Location: Ras Abu Aboud. Cost: Unknown. Capacity: 40,000.
Matches planned: Group matches and round of 16.
1. How much do all eight Qatar World Cup stadiums cost to complete?| A．$767 million. | B．$10 billion. | C．$847 million. | D．about $6.5 billion. |
| A．Al Khor. | B．Aspire. | C．Lusail. | D．Ras Abu Aboud. |
| A．They hold the same number of audience. | B．They are environmentally friendly. |
| C．They are of the same size and design. | D．They are far away from the capital Doha. |
