1 . If you’re traveling to South America in summer, you should have Patagonia (at the southern end of South America) high up on your list of things to do. With this list, I show you the best places to visit in Patagonia. The climate down there is pretty rough, especially in the very south—if you plan to do hiking or camping, the ideal moment for a trip is between the end of November and the beginning of March.
1. Bariloche, Argentina
The fact that Bariloche is well connected (airport, direct bus to and from Buenos Aires) makes it the perfect starting point of a round trip through Patagonia. But more than that: the combination of mountains, lakes and green forests results in its beautiful scenery.
2. Futaleufú, Chile
Further down south and a bit harder to access is the small Chilean village Futaleufú which is located at the border to Argentina. The reason which makes it worth it: the Futaleufú River is often referred to as one of the best white water spots for rafting in the world. The landscape along the river is unique and, due to its location, still pretty much untouched.
3. Puerto Rio Tranquilo, Chile
If you want to get there quickly, you should travel through Argentina and cross over to Chile Chico as this place is also very remote. The reason to do so: the marble caves in the General Carrera lake.
4. Torres del Paine, Chile
Personally the national park Torres del Paine is my top pick in Patagonia you should take some time and do a multi-day trek to experience as much of it as possible: glaciers, forests, impressive mountain ranges, lagoons and rivers.
1. What is the best time for hiking in Patagonia?| A．October 1—November 1. | B．December 25—February15. |
| C．March 5—April 1. | D．November 5—June 7. |
| A．Its unique location. | B．Its easy accessibility. |
| C．Its untouched landscapes. | D．Its rafting sports. |
| A．Bariloche. | B．Futaleufú |
| C．Puerto Rio Tranquilo. | D．Torres del Paine. |
2 . The cure for boredom is to surprise yourself with outdoor activities. The hiking in Banff and Lake Louise is among the most scenic and inspiring in the world. Ranging from walks and easy hikes to kind of adventurous ones, hiking in Banff and Lake Louise is your chance to step outside of your normal and into a truly magical world.
Hiking to Lakes and Waterfalls
The lakes of Banff National Park have been drawing visitors from all over the world for more than one hundred years, so dip your toes into the icy water, take a look around, and enjoy the silence. You’ll feel like you’ve been frozen in time.
Guided Hiking
One of the best ways to experience the mountains is with the help of a friendly guide. Joining a guided hike will not only give you access to incredible scenery, but it will give you a much deeper appreciation of your surroundings. Is that a goat or a sheep? They’ll have the answer.
Winter Hiking
There are many opportunities for hiking during the winter months. Its worth the effort to put on some extra layers and set off for outside adventure into the freezing mountain air and snow.
Hiking for Families
A first trip to the mountains will be a magical experience, but finding the right and safe adventure is key to a great day. Banff and Lake Louise offer a number of hikes and walks for all abilities, where hiking with your little one doesn’t mean sacrificing(牺牲)on scenery.
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1. Which should people choose to get a better knowledge of where they hike?| A．Guided Hiking | B．Winter Hiking |
| C．Hiking for Families | D．Hiking to Lakes and Waterfalls. |
| A．It provides childcare services |
| B．It requires rich hiking experience |
| C．It is a rewarding adventure |
| D．It is danger-free for different hiking levels |
| A．A sports magazine | B．A local newspaper. |
| C．A tourism website | D．A travel brochure |
| A．Taking a holiday. |
| B．Attending university. |
| C．Sharing her travel experiences. |
4 . If you’re a museum fan looking for a new place to explore, 2023 has you covered. New museums and exhibitions are opening, and some zoos are expanding.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Outside Cairo
Opens: To be announced
2022 marked the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb. Now, thousands of man-made objects from the tomb—along with tens of thousands of other archaeological (考古学的) finds from ancient Egypt—will go on display when this museum, located within view of the Pyramids of Giza, opens.
Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
Opens: June 17, 2023
This building which has many floors will add tons of new exhibit space to the more than 150-year-old museum. Visitors can explore an insectarium (昆虫馆) that includes one of the world’s largest displays of live leaf-cutting ants and come face-to-face with dozens of butterfly species. Meanwhile, the interconnection of life will be on display in the immersive (沉浸式虚拟现实的), 360-degree “Invisible Worlds” exhibition.
Galapagos Islands
Houston Zoo
Opens: August 2023
If you can’t travel to the Galápagos Islands, a trip to Texas might be the next best thing. Giant tortoises, iguanas, penguins, sea lions, sharks and other creatures will inhabit this new exhibition that will re-create the land and marine ecosystems of the group of islands made famous by Charles Darwin.
Kansas City Zoo Aquarium
Opens: September 2023
The 34 exhibits of this new aquarium will allow visitors to see a wide variety of ocean locales briefly without having to leave the Midwest. Underwater residents will include sea urchins (海胆) and sea anemones (海葵) in a warm intertidal zone.
1. Which place would you prefer if you are interested in archaeological finds?| A．Galapagos Islands. |
| B．Grand Egyptian Museum. |
| C．Kansas City Zoo Aquarium. |
| D．American Museum of Natural History. |
| A．Butterfly species. | B．Advanced robots. |
| C．Sea anemones. | D．Ancient paintings. |
| A．They exhibit ocean creatures. |
| B．They are in the same city. |
| C．They will open in the same month. |
| D．They re-create the land and marine ecosystems. |
5 . Amazing new museums around the world we’re excited to visit
From an AI museum in Seoul to a music legend’s living room in Paris, here’s where to get your newest culture experience this month.
Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
After work for more than a decade, this museum will open to visitors in late 2023. The GEM is expected to be the world’s biggest archaeological museum and will display more than 100,000 artifacts. Among the collections, you’ll find 5,000 treasures, some on public display for the first time in history.
elBulli 1846, Roses, Spain
Once a high-end restaurant overlooking the beach, Spain’s elBulli is reopening to the public for the first time since it closed in 2011 — but with a twist. elBulli 1846 will be a first-of-its-kind restaurant museum, showing the inventive cuisine crafted by its former head chef Ferran Adria. Opened in 1964, the restaurant was named the world’s best five times. Note: there won’t be actual food (sorry).
The Robot and AI Museum, Seoul, South Korea
Whether you love or loathe AI, this new museum in Seoul, opening in November, is a proof to its attraction. Loaded with all things of artificial intelligence and robotics, the RAIM aims to educate the public on machine learning and robotic technologies.
Factory International, Manchester, UK
A mix of music, dance, art, and performances, Manchester’s Factory International is a new cultural center showing creativity and innovation. The arts center, which this year will hold a large Yayoi Kusama immersive exhibition, came first on TimeOut’s annual list of the best things to do in the UK — so you know it’ll be good.
1. What can one expect to do at elBulli 1846?| A．Enjoy a good meal of inventive food. |
| B．Admire the creative food design there. |
| C．Have a meal served by robot waiters. |
| D．Attend the Yayoi Kusama exhibition. |
| A．The elBulli 1846 in Spain. |
| B．The Factory International in UK. |
| C．The Grand Egyptian Museum in Egypt. |
| D．The Robot and AI Museum in South Korea. |
| A．It received a good rating as the best thing to do. |
| B．Some exhibits are on show for the first time. |
| C．It’s reopened after an absence of over a decade. |
| D．It’s a factory where visitors can perform dances. |
6 . Los Angeles is always a popular holiday destination. To fully enjoy your travel there, you should know its food, weather, and also traffic. While driving in L. A. is similar to that in other areas, there are a few specific rules to note.
HOV lanes (车道)
On many L. A. freeways, one or more lanes at the far left are used as high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. They usually have limited access and you can only enter or exit where there is a break in the double yellow line. Most HOV lanes require a minimum of two people in the car; some require three. Vehicles towing trailers (拖车) are NOT allowed in the HOV lane, regardless of how many people are in them.
Toll (收费) lanes
On certain freeways, the HOV lanes are double-purposed as toll lanes for people driving alone who have a FasTrak, an electronic toll collection system. Therefore, you also have to have one in that lane as a HOV, which is inconvenient if you’re just visiting. FasTrak is in effect on parts of the 110 freeway between the 405 and 10 freeways, and on parts of the 10 freeway east of Downtown L. A.
Cell phones
It is against the law to talk on a cell phone while driving without using a hands-free device. Holding a cell phone to your ear while driving will land you with a ticket.
Alcohol
Driving under the influence is taken seriously in L.A. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08%, but you can be charged with lower levels if they show you can’t function normally. Placing an opened bottle of alcohol in the passenger area while driving (or sitting) is illegal. Any opened container of alcohol has to be transported in the trunk.
1. What do you know about HOV lanes?| A．They encourage people to share cars. |
| B．They are on the far right of freeways. |
| C．They are intended for larger vehicles. |
| D．They allow cars to enter over the double yellow line. |
| A．Driving on the 110 freeway with a FasTrak. |
| B．Putting the cell phone in the car while driving. |
| C．Riding with an opened bottle of alcohol in back seats. |
| D．Going below the blood alcohol limit of 0. 08%. |
| A．A traffic law. | B．A road map. |
| C．A guidebook. | D．A report. |
7 . Recently, we have been stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic but our hearts are always on the way to travel. Here are private tours of some popular ancient cities in China for recommendation.
Pingyao Ancient CityTour
Located in Shanxi Province, Pingyao Ancient City was founded in the 14th century and now covers an area of 225 hectares. This city is a complete building including ancient walls, streets, shops, and temples. This three-day tour will show you an outstanding example of the developments in architectural style and urban planning of the Han cities.
Price: 2200 yuan per person and a 30% discount for kids under 12. Tel: 0358-3892679
Lijiang Ancient City Tour
Located in Yunnan Province, Lijiang Ancient City was founded in 1127. The roads in the town are paved with colored pebbles(鹅卵石), and there are many stone bridges built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In this one-week tour, you can enjoy the beauty of this amazing city, visit Black Dragon Pool, and Lion Hill and experience Dongba Culture from Naxi ethnic group.
Price: 3800 yuan per person and a 25% discount for kids under 10. Tel:0871-7992586
Fenghuang Ancient City Tour
Located in Hunan Province, Fenghuang Ancient City is regarded as the most beautiful city in China. Built in 1704, this city is known for its charming scenery of multiple ancient buildings and the rich culture of Miao, Tujia and other minority ethnic groups. You can appreciate the antique flavor of this old city, feel the rich culture, and explore the remaining traces of the famous historical figures and great writers in our two-day tour.
Price: 2600 yuan per person and a 20% discount for kids under 10. Tel:0937-6092582
Langzhong Ancient City Tour
Located in northeastern Sichuan, Langzhong Ancient City is a key military position with a history of 2, 300 years. Also, Langzhong is an important part of the Three Kingdoms Culture. In this five-day tour, you can visit this mysterious ancient city, taste delicious Sichuan cuisine, and enjoy culture shows including Langzhong Lantern Drama and Sichuan Shadow Puppetry.
Price: 3000 yuan per person and a 25% discount for kids under 12. Tel: 0823-9033420
1. If a couple with a kid aged 9 visit Fenghuang Ancient City, how much should they pay?| A．7800 yuan. | B．7280 yuan. | C．5720 yuan. | D．5200 yuan. |
| A．Lion Hill. | B．Miao Culture. | C．Black Dragon Pool. | D．Dongba Culture. |
| A．Pingyao Ancient City Tour | B．Lijiang Ancient City Tour |
| C．Fenghuang Ancient City Tour | D．Langzhong Ancient City Tour |
8 . Whether you are hoping to relax or you are looking forward to staying active in vacation, seeking out great hikes is a good choice. If you are planning a trip to southern California, or you live in San Diego, now it is time to search for new hiking trails (路线). Here are some of the most popular hikes in San Diego.
Cedar Greek Falls
For this hike, you’ll hike from the Cedar Creek Falls to the Devil’s Punch Bowl, which is a pool at the base of Cedar Greek Falls. It can really heat up in the summer, and it is hard to hike, so be sure to pack lots of water and protein-filled snacks.
Cuyamaca Peak (顶峰)
The peak is in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, and you’ll see plenty of snow-capped trees if you do this hike in the winter. There are 37 trails in the state park, but you’ll want to stick to Azalea Glen Loop. It’s a difficult sever mile hike that will bring you right to Cuyamaca Peak.
Cowles Mountain
It is well known that Cowles Mountain is the highest point in San Diego—so it’s worth visiting for the fact that you can see Mexico from the peak. The three-mile hike is quite difficult. If you are willing to wake up before the sun, Cowles Mountain is a beautiful spot to watch the sunrise. It's one of San Diego’s most popular hikes, so starting early might also help avoid the crowds.
Swami’s Beach
Take the trail from Swami’s Beach to Cardiff Beach and you will experience impressive ocean views and the smooth sound of waves crashing onto the sand. As an easy out-and-back hike, the path is accessible (可进入的) from Swami’s Beach and is about three miles in total.
1. What do you need to take if you choose the Cedar Greek Falls?| A．A raincoat. | B．An umbrella. |
| C．Food and water. | D．A hat and a map. |
| A．The difficult hiking trail. | B．Being the peak in San Diego. |
| C．The great restaurant. | D．The great length of the trail. |
| A．Cedar Greek Falls. | B．Cuyamaca Peak. |
| C．Cowles Mountain. | D．Swami’s Beach. |
9 . If you’re not into a roller coaster, but you still want the thrill of an amusement park ride, perhaps a sky wheel is more your speed. Here’s a look the four tallest examples standing in the world today.
Aln Dubal, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Located in the Dubai Marina, the Ain Dubai, opened in 2021, is the tallest sky wheel in the world with a height of 820 feet. It’s capable of carrying 1,750 passengers on a single rotation(旋转). One rotation of Ain Dubai takes 38 minutes, and you can even have a birthday party or a wedding in one of the capsules!
High Roller, Las Vegas, Nevada
At 550 feet tall, it opened in 2014 as the tallest sky wheel in the world and held the record for seven years until it was replaced by the Ain Dubai. The High Roller has a total carrying capacity of 1, 120. And in case you get bored of the view, each capsule is equipped with eight flat screen televisions.
Singapore Flyer, Singapore
The Singapore Flyer opened in downtown Singapore on April 15, 2008. The giant wheel stands at 541 feet tall. Each of its 28 air-conditioned capsules can hold 28 passengers. A few months after opening in 2008, the Singapore Flyer changed directions to bring good fortune.
Star of Nanchang, Nanchang, China
The Star of Nanchang, built in 2006, stands at 525 feet tall and is located in Nanchang, China, the capital of Jiangxi Province. Its 60 capsules can carry eight passengers each, and it’s rather slow for its size. It takes 30 minutes to make a full rotation, allowing the passengers at the bottom of the wheel to exit the ride without stopping the entire wheel each time.
1. What’s special about High Roller?| A．It has the greatest capacity. | B．It is equipped with TV sets. |
| C．It is the tallest sky wheel in the world. | D．It once changed its direction. |
| A．Ain Dubai. | B．High Roller. |
| C．Singapore Flyer. | D．Star of Nanchang. |
| A．Fashion. | B．Tourism. | C．Health. | D．Technology. |
10 . Chester is one of the best cities in the UK. As soon as you arrive in Chester you will appreciate the city’s unique atmosphere and sense of history. Founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, much of the Roman influence remains and Chester’s city walls are the most complete in Britain. Combined with history and heritage(遗产), Chester is a dynamic city full of bars, pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants for you to discover, tempting you to visit again and again.
Travelling to Chester?Chester is easily accessible by many means of transport — whether you are travelling by rail, car, bus or plane. Please check our route planner below to help you plan your journey to Chester. Once you arrive in the city there are numerous car parks; however, during rush hours the easiest way to travel in Chester city centre is via park and ride facilities, which are parking lots with public transportation.
Hotels?From bed & breakfasts to the luxury of Chester’s only five star hotel, Chester has all covered. Whether your trip is for business or pleasure your room is just a click away!
Sightseeing and Tours?One of the best ways to see Chester is by a guided tour and you have a variety to choose from. Whether you choose the traditional guided walk, to be guided around Chester’s historical landmarks by bus or to take a boat down the River Dee, you will sure enjoy the delights of Chester.
1. What can we know about Chester from the first paragraph?| A．It is a newly built city. |
| B．It is the best city in the UK. |
| C．It is rich in the deep culture and modern touch. |
| D．Many of its city walls were completed by British people. |
| A．By bus. | B．By bicycle. |
| C．By rail. | D．By taxi. |
| A．Choose a bus tour. | B．Join a guided tour. |
| C．Take a traditional walk. | D．Swim down the river. |
