Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always influenced its people and traditions. The country
On a quiet morning in the mountains, you can feel the sun on your skin and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day
2 . Some people travel because they want to go to warm places for winter vacations or because they want to visit art museums in Europe. But other people travel simply because they have a passion for it.
Luisa Yu, a 79-year-old woman, fell in love with travel as a young girl in the province of Leyte in the Philippines when she watched movies. “I saw the beautiful scenery, the rivers and the mountains, and that fascinated me,” Yu said. “That’s why I always thought someday I would go to these places and travel.”
At 23, as an exchange student studying medical technologies in the US, Yu decided that she wanted to visit all of the countries in the world, but visa restrictions (限制) didn’t allow her to travel outside of the country.
It took Yu 15years to get her admission allowing her to travel internationally and there were times when she worked three jobs to save money to travel. She eventually took a part-time job as a travel agent, which gave her many more opportunities to travel to new places around the globe.
For the past 50 years, Yu has been visiting countries across the world, even some that are very difficult to get into. She has tried dog meat when she visited the DPRK, explored the beaches of Somalia, and even skydived in Dubai when she was 73. “Everyone said, ‘Don’t go to Somalia, that’s dangerous,’” Yu said. “If I want to go somewhere, nobody can stop me. I want to do everything.”
Yu achieved her goal to visit all of the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, in November 2023. To date, there have only been around 400 people who have set out to achieve this amazing cause.
Yu’s advice to people who love to travel is to just do it. “Don’t wait for anybody. If I keep on waiting, it will never happen, because the opportunity sometimes comes only once,” she said.
1. What inspired Luisa Yu’s passion for travel?| A．The wonderful settings of the movies. | B．The desire to take a winter vacation abroad. |
| C．The dream of visiting art museums in Europe. | D．The studying opportunities while taking trips. |
| A．She searched for fortune through travel. | B．She longed to be a travel agent. |
| C．She shot to fame by accident. | D．She was fond of challenges. |
| A．Tough-minded and devoted. | B．Considerate and gifted. |
| C．Humorous and knowledgeable. | D．Responsible and powerful. |
| A．Meet Luisa Yu: One of 400 People Recognized by UN |
| B．Follow Luisa Yu’s Example: Seeking Adventure on Traveling |
| C．79-Year-Old Woman Has Traveled to 193 Countries Around the World |
| D．Travel Agent Surprises the World with the Longest of Travel Experience |
3 . From displays of budding local creative minds to famous artists, airports are stepping up their game to share more of what their city is known for within the terminal. Visit our site and the most surprising, engaging, and inspiring art museums within an airport are just a click away.
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
Ancient Greece travels to you when you arrive at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Before security, travelers can explore 172 pieces of archaeological artifacts from the Neolithic and Early Helladie to the Post-Byzantine period. Some of the pieces were actually uncovered during the construction of the airport. Even those not traveling through the airport can explore the displays thanks to an online 3D gallery.
Doha Hamad Airport
Social media enthusiasts have surely seen people posing for photos with the famous yellow “Lamp Bear” inside Doha Hamad Airport. You’ll also find 10 other giant statues and displays within the terminal. These include “A Message of Peace to the World,” a striking sculpture honoring the work of a local nonprofit organization, Reach out to Asia, that supports education in underprivileged Asian countries. The carefully-selected art on display is a cooperation between the airport and Qatar Museums.
Seoul Incheon Airport
Beyond traditional pieces of art, Seoul Incheon Airport takes things a step further by offering interactive experiences and classes for travelers. Within the airport is a branch of the National Museum of Korea exhibiting many pieces from its collection. There are rotating (轮流的) exhibits that allow frequent travelers to see a different selection of local artifacts and art pieces on different visits. There are traditional music concerts, ancient relic exhibitions and contemporary art displays.
Singapore Changi Airport
You may have seen the famous Jewel at Changi Airport in Singapore with its garden-enveloped waterfall. It is part of a larger shopping complex that encourages visitors, including those that are not traveling. Besides, there is other museum - quality art to explore like magnificent sculptures suspended from the ceiling, paintings lining the walls and even a rotating propeller (螺旋桨) that looks like a blossoming flower.
1. Which airport’s artworks can be appreciated both physically and virtually?| A．Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. | B．Doha Hamad Airport. |
| C．Seoul Incheon Airport. | D．Singapore Changi Airport. |
| A．They support charity causes. | B．They boast splendid sculptures. |
| C．They cooperate with local museums. | D．They possess large shopping malls. |
| A．In an art magazine. | B．On a travel website. |
| C．In a geography textbook. | D．In a museum guidebook. |
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May 2nd, 2016 was the date
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1. How many aspects of the United Kingdom does the man refer to?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. |
| A．Windsor Castle. |
| B．The Tower of London. |
| C．The National Gallery. |
| A．James Bond. | B．Star Wars. | C．Harry Potter. |
| A．Badminton. | B．Basketball. | C．Golf. |
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What are you waiting for? Come to explore Lijiang right now!
1. Where are the listeners most likely to be?
| A．At a hotel. | B．On a bus. | C．At a tourist spot. |
| A．11:00 am. | B．12:30 pm. | C．1:00 pm. |
| A．Backcountry camping. | B．Mountaineering. | C．Fishing. |
