1 . 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.

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

A．Paris.

B．Rome.

C．Vienna.

3 . 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.

4 . 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.

5 . 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.

6 . Last February, I went on a trip to Switzerland. What a trip! The first morning, I got into a cable car (缆车). I wanted to go to the top of the mountain and ski (滑雪) down. The cable car started up the mountain. Then there was a terrible sound. Soon the car stopped.

It was cold, and it began to snow. I was there for one hour, two hours. I thought, “They’ve forgotten me!” I waited for another hour, and the car started back down the mountain very fast. “Sorry,” an old woman said when I climbed out of the car. “We’ve never had this problem before. Please, try again tomorrow.” “I’ve had enough of cable cars for a lifetime,” I thought.

—Robert

Last summer, I went on a trip to Australia. On the first day, I went fishing on a beautiful lake. Unluckily, I didn’t catch any fish, and I got bored. I decided to go swimming. When I stood up, my wallet fell into the water. It had all my money and my plane ticket. I jumped into the lake to look for it, but I didn’t find anything.

The next morning, I wasn’t able to leave the hotel. I had no money to pay for anything and no plane ticket to go home. So what did I do? I called my friend and asked for some money. I have never had such a trip!

—Nick

1. The cable car stopped ________.

A．because of too many riders	B．because of the bad weather
C．when it went up the mountain	D．when it went down the mountain

2. How long did Robert stay in the cable car?

A．For one hour.

B．For two hours.

C．For three hours.

D．For four hours.

3. Nick got bored with ________.

A．fishing	B．swimming
C．staying in the hotel	D．looking for his wallet

4. Why did Nick call his friend?

A．To say sorry.	B．To say thanks.
C．To ask for help.	D．To share his story.

5. What can we know about Robert and Nick?

A．They were both careless.	B．They both had a terrible trip.
C．They won’t take cable cars again.	D．They don’t like travelling by plane.

7 . Check out 4 strange-but-true attractions in America

Bubblegum Alley

SAN LUIS OBISPO. CALIFORNIA

Bubblegum Alley is covered from top to bottom with chewed gum, a tradition that was started mysteriously by the locals in the 1950s. Some artists even created images of funny faces and the American flag. Unhappy community members had the “masterpiece” removed twice. But the clean-up didn’t stick, and soon more gum appeared. Now the alley has more than two million pieces of gum on it.

Giant Penguin

CUT BANK, MONTANA

Bundle up when you visit this statue, because temperatures here can get as low as 47 degrees below zero. As a nod to the frosty conditions, a local businessman built the 27-foot-tall penguin out of 10 000 pounds of concrete. The creator left for warmer weather, but the statue- seven times the height of a real emperor penguin-still stands, welcoming visitors to its cold home.

Tin Family

REGENT, NORTH DAKOTA

This Tin Family appear along the Enchanted Highway, a 32-mile stretch of road displaying seven huge metal sculptures. A group of farmers constructed the family using materials such as oil tanks and wire. Tin Son is 23 feet tall, Tin Ma is 44 ft. and Tin Pa stands 45 feet tall.

Blue Whale

CATOOSA. OKLAHOMA

Not ready to dive the depths of the ocean to see a blue whale? No problem. Just visit this 80-foot-long concrete beast, which even has a side and diving board so visitors can take a swim in the pond. When the artist died,the whale fell into bad condition. Neighbors couldn’t stand to see the whale fall apart. so they fixed it and now keep it bright with blue paint.

1. Which of the flowing attractions is not popular with some of the locals?

A．Bubblegum Alley.

B．Giant Penguin.

C．Tin Family.

D．Blue Whale.

2. The underlined phrase “Bundle up”can be replaced by           .

A．Stand up straight	B．Stop talking
C．Watch it from a distance	D．Put on warm clothes

3. If you want to visit giant sculptures constructed along the road, you’d better go to     .

A．Montana

B．California

C．North Dakota

D．Oklahoma

8 . UAMN is located on the UAF Campus,1962 Yukon Drive, Fairbanks, AK. We appreciate your support and understanding during our reopenings

Museum Hours SUMMER HOURS 2022 May 22 to August 20 Open 7 days a week ： 9 AM - 7 PM Admission Sales/Doors Close at 6:30 PM Cafe Summer Hours ： Daily , 9 AM ~ 4 PM WINTER HOURS 2022 August 21 to April 1 Open 7 days a week ： 10 AM -5-30 PM Admission Sales/Doors Close at 5 PM Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’ s Day

General Admission Adult (ages 13 + yrs)       $16 Local (with valid Alaska ID)     $12 Youth (ages 5-12)       $9 UAF Staff & Students       Free Children (ages 4 and Under)   Free Movie Ticket     $5

The following guidelines have been established to protect the health of UAMN visitors(Effective 03/15/22)：

•No individual may enter UAMN if they have been diagnosed with or are exhibiting signs of COVID-19.

•Current COVID-19 Masking Status： Green (low). Masks not required.

•Hand washing is available in restrooms. Washing for 20 seconds is recommended,

•Social distancing of 6 feet (2 meters) or more, from members outside of your visiting group, is recommended.

•Visitors are encouraged to follow the suggested traffic pattern indicated by signage and social distance markers at the main entry.

1. When can you visit the museum?

A．April 21,2022,9 AM,	B．August 18,2022,8 AM,
C．October 20,2022,11 AM.	D．December 25,2022,11 AM.

2. How much should a foreign couple with their 5-year-old child pay to visit the museum?

A．$16.

B．$28.

C．$32.

D．$41.

3. What are you supposed to do when visiting the museum?

A．Wash hands before entry.

B．Wear masks all the time in the museum.

C．Keep a distance of 6 feet from anyone else.

D．Observe the social distance markers at the main entry.

9 . Marvelous Scenic Walks Near London

There are plenty of walking routes in London. If you fancy something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.

Goring Gap and the Thames Path

If you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).

Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.

Box Hill

To admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.

Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.

A South Downs Ridge (山脊)

If you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.

Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington.

Chess Valley in the Chilterns

Chess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling meadows and woods.

Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.

1. Which of the following walks covers the shortest distance?

A．Box Hill.

B．A South Downs Ridge.

C．Chess Valley in the Chilterns.

D．Goring Gap and the Thames Path.

2. What do the listed scenic walks in the text have in common?

A．The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned.

B．Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks.

C．There are rivers winding through the meadows.

D．The food served there is expensive and of high quality.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A geography book.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A fashion website.	D．A science magazine.

10 . Fiji is one of the world’s top five honeymoon destinations according to a CNN.com travel poll (民意调查).

Nisa Bula — Welcome to Fiji. This heartfelt greeting is your warm invitation to visit a undiscovered paradise! More than anything else, the Fiji Islands are a unique destination, a South Pacific tropical island paradise of charm and cultural diversity. Its miles of unspoiled beaches, sparkling lakes and shining sunsets offer an experience you’ll never forget.

From giant mountains to tiny atolls (环礁), Fiji’s 300 tropical islands are as richly varied as the diverse friendly people who inhabit them. They equally welcome the couple in search of privacy or the group on the trip of a lifetime.

Year-round warm weather, a stress free environment and world-class facilities with first class service make Fiji as near as possible to paradise — a truly great escape.

TOP FOUR THINGS TO DO IN FIJI:

●Snorkel (潜泳) and dive on large coral reefs

●Visit a traditional Fijian village

●Swim in the warm, crystal clear water

●Sail around the Yasawa Islands

A Few Facts:

Population: A mere 750,000 people inhabit the Fiji Islands — the majority of whom live on the two larger islands. Time Zone: Fiji is 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Electricity: 240 volts — most resorts and hotels have 110-volt converters (转换器). Taxes: Currently, the rate of tax is 10%, which is applied to all goods and services supplied. Climate: Now you have found paradise! Fiji enjoys the perfect climate year round. November to April 86℉, May to October 79℉.

1. What can we learn from the CNN.com travel poll?

A．The heartfelt greeting is unique.	B．There live friendly people in Fiji.
C．Fiji is one of the top five attractions.	D．Fiji is popular with newly married couples.

2. Which of the following activities is recommended in Fiji?

A．Wandering around a traditional village.	B．Going skiing on the Yasawa Islands.
C．Swimming in the cold and clear water.	D．Collecting living coral.

3. What kind of fact do we know from the last paragraph?

A．Fiji is 12 hours ahead of Beijing Time.	B．10% tax will be paid for the services.
C．December is the hottest month in Fiji.	D．People rarely live on the two larger islands.