2 . Day tour from Edinburgh

Start our journey in Edinburgh at 8:30am and travel north to South Queensferry Forth Bridges Viewpoint to get a great view of one of Scotland’s greatest man-made landmarks, the Forth Rail Bridge.

You then travel the short distance to Blackness Castle. It’s an impressive castle that’s known as the ‘ship that never sailed’ because it resembles a giant stone boat. Stand in awe of the formidable fortress — this was not only a noble residence but also a stronghold built for war. Climb the towers and curtain wall for sweeping views of the Firth of Forth and its rail and road bridges. Your next stop is Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles. The castle peaked in importance in the 1500s, but its volcanic crag has been fortified since ancient times. You then travel the short distance to the National Wallace Monument. It is one of Scotland’s most celebrated landmarks. The stunning 67 metre tower is instantly recognisable, and attracts more than 100,000 visitors every year. The NationalWallace Monument is a tower standing on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish hero.Your final stop of the day is Linlithgow Palace. Here you have time to walk by the loch for about an hour. Explore the magnificent ruins of the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Linlithgow Palace was built and added to over two centuries by the Stewart kings, resulting in a superb Renaissance residence.

From here, it’s a short drive back to Edinburgh at about 6:30 pm.       

Kids friendly (0+ age)

You have more free time for sightseeing compared to similar bus tours.

Small group tour with a maximum of 4 passengers.

Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your driver/guide on this small group tour.

1. Which is the third stop of the travel?

A．The Forth Rail Bridge.	B．Blackness Castle.
C．Stirling Castle.	D．Linlithgow Palace.

2. How long does the travel last?

A．4 hours.

B．7 hours.

C．10 hours.

D．12 hours.

3. What does the day route focus on?

A．Art & music.	B．Architecture.
C．Galleries & museums.	D．Bike & mountain bike.

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

A．Paris.

B．Rome.

C．Vienna.

5 . Science World

From Europe’s biggest science festival to the coolest projects, check out this month’s science events.

Edinburgh Science Festival

For two weeks every April, Scotland’s capital city Edinburgh is home to Europe’s biggest science festival. This year’s festival will have a particular focus on life forms, life cycles and how to fight climate change.

Highlights include the City Art Centre, which has been transformed into a five-floor science playground. Meanwhile, over at the National Museum of Scotland, visitors can become an immunologist (免疫学家) for the day and make their own vaccine. For those not in Edinburgh, EdSciFest on Demand is an online resource with workshops and quizzes, which will be free until 7 May. To find out more visit: sciencefestival.co.uk

Dino Kingdom

From 1-18 April, dinosaurs are coming to London’s Gunnersbury Park. At Dino Kingdom you can see life-sized models of dinosaurs. To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket to this event, send an email to competitions@science-nature.co.uk by 11: 5 9 pm on 8 April. For rules: sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/terms

Coolest Projects

Do you have an idea for a cool tech project? Why not share it with the world by entering the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s Coolest Projects competition? You can enter either as an individual or a team. Judges will score the projects according to how cool they are, how well designed, and how usable. Registration closes on 11 May. To find out more visit: coolestprojects.org

1. Where can visitors make their own vaccine?

A．At the National Museum of Scotland.

B．At London’s Gunnersbury Park.

C．At the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

D．At the City Art Centre.

2. How can people get a family ticket to see life-sized models of dinosaurs?

A．They must email competitions@science-nature.co.uk.

B．They should be a member of Dino Kingdom.

C．They have to be a winner of a tech project.

D．They need to take an online test.

3. What is the deadline for entering the Coolest Projects competition?

A．8 April.

B．18 April.

C．7 May.

D．11 May.

8 . Four Unique U.S. National Parks

Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky

This national park is the site of the longest known cave system in the world,which is really proper for a park called “Mammoth(猛犸象).” It’s the ideal place for an adventure lover, with about 400 miles of caves and tunnels to explore. One of the most popular sections to visit within the caves is called Frozen Niagara, a special part of the caves that looks like a waterfall frozen in time.

Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida

Even though it’s one of the least-visited national parks in the country, it’s definitely one of the best national parks in Florida. There’s no accounting for Dry Tortugas National Park’s amazing beauty. Located about 70 miles from Key West, this park is made up of several islands that feature blue waters and white-sand beaches, colorful marine life, and the historic Fort(堡垒) Jefferson, one of the largest 19th-century forts in U.S. history.

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

If you’re looking for interesting red and pink rocks, you can’t do better than Bryce Canyon. The national park is known for its fascinating rock formations and hoodoos(石林), as well as its starry skies at night. Some of the best places to visit in the park are the Natural Bridge, Fairyland Canyon, or any of the scenic viewpoints throughout the park.

Death Valley National Park, California and Nevada

It’s the hottest and driest national park in the country, but it’s also a place of beautiful desert views and interesting natural phenomena, like the sailing stones on the Racetrack Playa. Depending on where you are in the park the climate can be extreme — it’s home to snowy mountains, dry desert, colorful flower fields, and cool lakes. You might also recognize it as the planet of Tatooine from the original Star Wars movies.

1. What can you visit in Mammoth Cave National Park?

A．Frozen Niagara.	B．Fort Jefferson.
C．Natural Bridge.	D．Fairyland Canyon.

2. Where is the least-visited national parks in the U.S.located?

A．In Kentucky.	B．In Florida.
C．In Utah.	D．In Califomia and Nevada.

3. Which park will a fan of Star Wars movies visit?

A．Mammoth Cave National Park.	B．Dry Tortugas National Park.
C．Bryce Canyon National Park.	D．Death Valley National Park.

10 . 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Peru is a country on the Pacific coast of South America with three main areas. Flying from Cusco into the Amazon rainforest, you will spend three days     1     (hike) and exploring nature. You will be     2     (amaze) by Incas’ dry stone method of building in Machu Picchu. In Lake Titicaca, the Uros homes are made     3     water plants from the lake.