My friend had a chance to make a trip to Hong Kong on August 15, 2020. He had dreamed of
Arriving there, he was
Chinese and English are the official languages of Hong Kong. English is
Staying there for a week was a good experience for him,
2 . Amazing landscapes of China’s Xinjiang
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is located in the central part of the Eurasian Continent, on the northwest border of China. It covers about one-sixth of China’s total territory. Xinjiang was a key link on the Silk Road and a hub for east-west cultural exchanges in ancient times.
• Attractions in Xinjiang
Karakul Lake
The Karakul is a lake in Akto County along the highway, located 196 km from Kashgar City. Karakul is a very unusual plateau(高原) lake. In fact, it is the highest lake of the Pamir Plateau, at an altitude of 3,600 m. The view is breathtaking, thanks to the surroundings, snow-covered mountains and beautiful reflections in the crystal-clear water.
Tianchi Lake
Tianchi Lake, also known as Heavenly Lake, is located on the northern side of the Bogeda Peak in the Tianshan mountains. It is 120 km from Urumqi City and only a 90-minute drive, and the center of the Tianchi scenic area of startling contrasts-an alpine drift lake at an altitude of 1,980 m (6,496 ft) with glistening glaciers on the mountain peaks nearby when the sun is shining.
Kanas Lake
Kanas Lake is in the Kanas Geopark and is mainly made up of Crouching Dragon Bay, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay and the interesting mystery of the legendary big red monster fish! The water, surrounded by snow-covered mountains, decorates the world like a diamond.
• Delicious food in Xinjiang
Xinjiang boasts(自夸)a rich and unique food culture. Breakfast here includes melons, jam and milk tea while lunch is often served with delicacies featuring beef and mutton, such as roasted whole lamb. Dinner usually entails Nang, tea or noodles.
• Various products of Xinjiang
Xinjiang specialties include lavender, cotton, tomato, mutton, beef, jujube, and various fruits.
In addition, Xinjiang has the richest mineral resources in China, with 138 different types. Those resources discovered in other parts of our country make up less than 25%. Nephrite is one of China’s top five famous jades and most of it is found in Hetian, Xinjiang.
1. Which is the best choice for those living in Urumqi City?| A．Heavenly Lake | B．Karakul Lake | C．Kanas Lake | D．the Pamir Plateau |
| A．Milk tea | B．Baked Nang | C．Pulled noodles | D．Roasted whole lamb |
| A．More than 75 % | B．Less than 25% | C．Around 25% | D．Around 50% |
3 . 4 Most walkable cities in Europe
Seville, SpainSeville in Spain takes the top spot as Europe’s most walkable city, offering the shortest walking route between the top four tourist attractions.Visitors can explore the impressive Plaza de Espana public square, before wandering over to the UNESCO-listed palace of Real Alcazar and Seville Cathedral. After that, it’s only a short trip on foot to visit the beautiful Barrio Santa Cruz neighbourhood.
Venice, ItalyVenice is well-known as a heaven for pedestrians (行人), so it’s no surprise it ranks as the second best location for walkable city breaks. There are endless alleyways to explore, as well as plenty of beautiful bridges over the crisscrossing canals that the city is famous for. Just under half an hour of walking here will take you on a tour of the impressive Grand Canal, Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Square, Basilica and bell tower, all in only 1.3 miles.
Porto, PortugalNestled along Portugal’s picturesque coast, Porto comes in third with its top attractions all covered by a 30-minute walking route. Meander along the Dom Luís I Bridge over the Douro River, head to the Clérigos Church Bell Tower and enjoy a riverfront walking place along the Cais da Ribeira. The Stock Exchange Palace is also just a short walk away.
Florence, ItalyFlorence, Italy, secures its place as the fourth most walkable city in Europe thanks to its stunning attractions that can be seamlessly explored on foot. A 1.6 mile route covers the awe-inspiring Piazzale Michelangelo; the famous Uffizi Gallery; the Piazza del Duomo where you will be amazed at the magnificent Florence Cathedral; and the Galleria dell’Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the statue of David.
1. How long is probably the walking route in Seville?| A．1.1 miles. | B．1.3 meters. | C．1.6 meters. | D．1.8 meters. |
| A．Seville. | B．Venice. | C．Porto. | D．Florence. |
| A．To compare the four cities. |
| B．To show the benefits of walking. |
| C．To stress the importance of traveling. |
| D．To attract visitors to walk in these cities. |
4 . Going on a road trip? The Statue of Liberty, Golden Gate Bridge and the Hearst Castle are common great tourist sites. But if you prefer offbeat places,check out the following roadside attractions.
World’s Largest Ball of Paint
Alexandria, Ind.
In 1977, Michael Carmichael set out to create the biggest ball of paint anywhere. Starting with a baseball as the centre, he painted coat after coat of paint day after day, year after year. The ball weighs more than l ,300 pounds,with more than 20,000 coats of paint, which is recognised by Guinness World Records. Visitors can paint the ball themselves and become part of history.
The Museum of Dirt
Boston, Mass.
The museum is the idea of Glenn Johnson. In the glass bottles are such treasures as dirt from the Great Wall of China, as well as sand from a desert in Saudi Arabia and Omaha Beach in France. Best of all, the cost of seeing this museum is dirt cheap: It’s free.
Mount Horeb Mustard Museum
Mount Horeb, Wis.
It’s heaven for hot dog lovers! This museum says that it has to have the world’s largest collection of prepared mustard (芥末). It’s more than 4,100 bottles of spices (香料) come from 60 nations, including Turkey and China.Visitors learn the history of mustard, from how it’s made to how it’s advertised and sold. The museum’s creator, Barry Levenson, loves mustard so much that he even puts it on ice cream!
Paper House
Rock port, Mass,
Elis Stenman was much ahead of his time in 1922, when he started to build a two-room house almost completely out of newspaper. At the time, people didn’t give much - if any - thought to recycling (回收利用) paper.In fact, “recycling” wasn’t even a word then. The house is framed (以......做框架) with wood, but the walls are made of newspaper only. In all, he used about 100,000 newspapers.
1. What can the underlined word “offbeat” in the first paragraph best be replaced by?| A．perfect. | B．quiet. |
| C．public. | D．unusual. |
| A．World’s Largest Ball of Paint. | B．The Museum of Dirt. |
| C．Mount Horeb Mustard Museum. | D．Paper House. |
| A．Michael is a famous artist. | B．Paper House is completely made of paper. |
| C．Visitors needn’t pay for the Museum of Dirt. | D．Glenn is attracted by ancient Chinese civilisation. |
5 . How to Save Money to Visit Shanghai Disneyland?
The “happiest place on Earth” is a top destination on many families’ bucket lists.But taking a vacation to Disney World can be difficult to do on a budget.There are some considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation.
1.Buy Souvenirs in Advance
Disney has influenced practically every industry,which makes it easy to find Disney items anywhere,from shopping centres and your local grocery stores to department stores.You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before your trip at these less-expensive places than at Disneyland.
2.Make an Autograph Book
An autograph book is seen as a must-have by many Disneyland enthusiasts and is a memory you can take home with you.These books can cost anywhere from $7.95 to $19.95 at the Disney Store and up to $30 for the latest-and-greatest autograph book at Disneyland,such as the park’s 60th anniversary edition.Other choices can get the job done for under $5.For example,you can buy a small photo album,cute pad or notebook.
3.Eat Breakfast Before You Arrive
Breakfast is almost as pricey as lunch or dinner if you eat inside the Disneyland Park.If you have a hotel with a free breakfast,take advantage of it.If you want to eat out,eat at a local restaurant that is inexpensive or has a kids’ menu.
4.Take Advantage of Discounts Offered to Special Groups
Disney offers a wide variety of discounts,including for military service members,college students,teachers,and youth groups.If you think you might qualify for a special discount or group rate,call the Disneyland Resort to book tickets.
1. It may take you more money to buy souvenirs at .| A．Disneyland | B．department stores |
| C．shopping centres | D．local grocery stores |
| A．$7.95. | B．$19.95. | C．$5. | D．$30. |
| A．You had better eat at Disneyland. |
| B．You can eat at a local restaurant. |
| C．You should prepare it well at home. |
| D．You can ask the hotel to supply it for free. |
Nowadays, time travel is just about everywhere you look,
However, that wasn't true just 150 years ago.The gate was opened by H.G.Wells' novel, The Time Machine, which
Before this book came out, time was
It was so successful largely because it came out at the end of 19th century when tremendous change was in the air.As the
In other words, it was the first time that the past, future and present would be entirely different.This simple historical moment is
7 . SHARK CONSERVATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
Take a two-week trip that you will never forget as a volunteer with sharks on a beautiful stretch of South Africa’s coastline. Head out to sea to witness one of the world’s most powerful (and most misunderstood) creatures on this inspiring project, enjoying watching them from both above and below water.
The DAY-BY-DAY schedule
Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town on a Sunday. You will be collected from the airport and spend your first night in a guest house in the city centre.
Day 2: You will be collected bright and early from the guest house and taken down to the project. The drive takes about 90 minutes. You will receive a welcome and head out to sea to witness your first sharks!
Day 3+: Most days you will be out on the boat with the sharks, depending on weather. Help out with the full range of tasks on the boats, and in conservation initiatives on land too.
Last day: On the final day of your project you will be taken back to Cape Town for your onward travel.
The price is £829,including the voluntary work programme with accommodations, airport transfers, one night in a guest house in Cape Town, breakfasts daily and lunches when on the boats. Your trip can be extended at a cost of £ 375 per week.
It is an amazing experience! Some volunteers planned to stay for 4 weeks, extended to 6 weeks and still didn’t want to come home. If you’d like to chat about this holiday or need help, we’re very happy to help.
Call us at 01273 823 700.
Email us at rosy@responsibletravel.com.
1. When will you really begin your shark watching trip?| A．On a Friday. | B．On a Saturday. |
| C．On a Sunday. | D．On a Monday. |
| A．Sail on the ocean. |
| B．Return to Cape Town. |
| C．Buy some souvenirs. |
| D．Dive with sharks. |
| A．£ 375. | B．£ 750. | C．£ 829. | D．£ 1,204. |
8 . Heritage Day is around the comer, so here at TravelGround we make a list of the top public spots for you.
※The Wolwespruit Nature Reserve
It’s about 22 kilometres south of Leeudoringstad. It offers great bird-watching chances and visitors can fish in the rapids of the Vaal River surrounded by unmatched natural scenery. This park is also a favorite among mountain bikers. There are special picnic areas and various kinds of wildlife can be seen.
Price: R30 per adult and free for children
Tel: 018-5819705
※The Modjadji Nature Reserve
It's close to Modjadjiskloof. It's the world's largest concentration (集中) of the Modjadji palm, and offers a perfect setting for day visitors, such as overlooking the Kruger National Park. Visitors can expect to see large games. Picnic areas are available.
Price: R10 per person
Tel: 074-8340383
※The False Bay Park
It lies along Lake St Lucia's western shore and within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, which covers a 280-kilometre coastline. Swimming is not allowed, but other activities such as hiking, fishing, boating on Lake St Lucia are available. There's a special picnic area where visitors can enjoy favorite amusements and seek the riches of nature.
Price: Free
Tel: 021-9752189
※The Mac Mac Pools
It's a popular picnic spot in a river which drops into some natural swimming holes. It lies in the Sabie area on the Panorama Route and there is a beautiful nature path for guests9 enjoyment. This lovely walk winds its way to the base of die amazing Mac Mac Falls, which is also a great picnic spot.
Price: R30 per person
Tel: 013-7542724
1. Where will you go if you're fond of birds?| A．The Kruger National Park. | B．The Mac Mac Pools. |
| C．The iSimangaliso Wetland Park. | D．The Wolwespruit Nature Reserve. |
| A．The False Bay Park. | B．Lake St Lucia. |
| C．The Modjadji Nature Reserve. | D．The Vaal River. |
| A．They charge admission fees. | B．They are special wildlife reserves. |
| C．They are nice spots for the picnic. | D．They are mountain bikers' favorites. |
Travelling around the districts of Sydney is a wonderful experience.
The sightseeing options are
There is a huge
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is within walking distance of the Sydney Opera House, and is an absolutely perfect place for a picnic lunch. After lunch, take a walk to Sydney Tower,
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We had a school trip on last Sunday. Hundreds of us took part in it excited.
At 8:00 am, we set out for the top of Jiuhuang Mountain in high spirits. All the way we were chatting,singing and laughing,enjoyed the fresh air and the beautiful sceneries.When someone fall behind,others would come or offer help. About 2 hours later,we all reached the top.Seeing from there, the river below looked like a thin belt. We were very happy that we jumped and cheered with joy.
The activity benefited us a lot. Not only did we get close to nature, but also we relaxed myself.What wonderful time!
