2 . Opening Notice for the National Museum of China (NMC)

Admission:

NMC is open from Tuesday to Sunday,9:00-17:30(no entry after 16:30), and is closed on Mondays(except for public holidays). All visitors are required to book online 1-7 days in advance via the NMC official website or WeChat platform.

Audio Guide Rental:

Audio guide devices are available at the West Hall Service Desk for RMB40, with a RMB100 deposit. A valid ID is necessary. Damage to an audio guide causes a fee based on the level of damage. Lost devices are subject to payment of the full purchase cost.

Facilities:

Wheelchairs and strollers are available for free use on the day of visit at the Service Desk. A valid ID card and a deposit of RMB500 are required.

Photo Policy:

Photography is allowed in the NMC collection exhibitions without using flash, selfie sticks, or tripods. Temporary exhibits may have specific photo policies, indicated by clear signs put up at both the entrance and the corresponding exhibit halls.

Transportation:

Bus Route:

You can take the No.1, No.2, No.52, No.82, No.120 buses, or Sightseeing Line 2, Tourist Bus Line 1 and Line 2 and get off at Tian’an men East Station.

Metro:

You can take Metro Line 1, get off at Tian’anmen East Station, and exit the station through Exit C.

1. What happens if a rented audio guide device is damaged?

A．An additional fee of RMB40 is charged.	B．The visitor is excused from any charges.
C．Its full price is charged regardless of the damage.	D．Compensation is based on the extent of the damage.

2. What can you do during your visit to NMC?

A．Borrow a wheelchair with a deposit of $500.

B．Use a stroller provided by the museum for free.

C．Take photos with flashlight, selfie stick or tripod.

D．Take pictures of the collections on all exhibitions.

3. Which of the following can take you to NMC?

A．The No.82 Bus.	B．Sightseeing Line 1.
C．Tourist Bus Line 52．	D．Metro Line 2.

8 . In which city did the woman and John stay the longest?

A．Paris.

B．Rome.

C．Vienna.

10 . Liberty Hill Farm

Liberty Hill Farm, recognized as Vermont’s first Green Agritourism Enterprise, offers visitors opportunities to milk and feed Robeth Holstein cows. It also has a small hotel with seven guest rooms, which makes it a perfect destination for those looking to enjoy a relaxing vacation along with a farm tour.

Walker Honey Farm

Curious about how honey goes from beehive (蜂箱) to bottle? Visit the family-owned Walker Honey Farm in Texas, where you can take a guided walking tour of the farm’s facilities and hear first-hand from beekeepers. The 45-minute tour also includes a stop at Dancing Bee Winery on the farm’s property, where guests can try honey wine, one of the oldest wines still consumed today.

Charleston Tea Plantation

Charleston Tea Plantation is North America’s only tea plantation. Guests can see the acres of tea plants and visit the only tea factory in America. There’s also an option to take an amazing tour with Bill Hall, a third-generation tea taster who oversees the daily operations here. Want to take some tea to go? Visit the on-site gift shop to buy specialty teas and related items like tea cups.

Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours

On the three-hour and guided tours, guests can see and learn more about Calumet Farm, a farm famous for excellent horses and racing operations covering nearly 800 acres. Tours also include glimpses (体验) of movie filming locations for films like Secretariat, Seabiscuit and Dreamer.

1. Which of the following tours provides accommodation for tourists?

A．Liberty Hill Farm.

B．Walker Honey Farm.

C．Charleston Tea Plantation.

D．Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours.

2. What do Walker Honey Farm and Charleston Tea Plantation have in common?

A．They are unique in their areas.

B．They both include a 45-minute tour.

C．They are world-famous tourist attractions.

D．They offer direct communication with the staff.

3. Why are Secretariat, Seabiscuit and Dreamer mentioned?

A．To explain the visiting process.

B．To introduce some famous movies.

C．To stress the popularity of the farms.

D．To present an eye-catcher of the tours.