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Here are some of our favourite spots for eating, sightseeing and shopping.
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Scott Monument This remarkable Gothic building was built in memory of the life and work of Sir Walter Scott. Climb the 287 steps to the top and you’ll be rewarded with some pretty special views.
History lovers? Edinburgh Castle looks over the city skyline from Castle Rock. You can take a tour (human or audio) or just wander through it with a map. Listen out for the One o’clock Gun—it fires every day except Sunday. At one o’clock. Obviously.
Time your trains With cheap train tickets to Edinburgh to coincide
Feeling hungry?
A satisfying dinner: With ingredients carefully sourced from local growers, plus home-grown fresh fruits and edible flowers, Timberyard has favourable reviews.
A light lunch: Thomson’s Bar claims to serve “the best steak pie in Edinburgh”, to match with real beer (it’s in the Good Beer Guide) and enough whiskies(威士忌酒) to take up a whole page on the drinks menu.
Shopping centre
Princes Street: You’ll find all your favourites on Edinburgh’s main shopping drag, Princes Street. There’s M&S, Gap and Waterstones and also a bit of a retail landmark in the shape of Jenners department store.
Harvey Nichols: A byword(代名词) for luxury, Harvey Nicks is loved by the fashion pack. Gucci, Victoria Beckham and Marc Jacobs will try to separate you from your cash.
Hidden Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s deepest secret (literally) is a network of underground streets, which you can tour with a guide. Try “The Real Mary King’s Close” to uncover some of the myths and mysteries as to how the street, once open to the skies, found itself underground.
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1. While shopping in Edinburgh, we may find that ________.
| A．Princes Street is the place where celebrities go shopping |
| B．Edinburgh’s main shopping drag is extremely expensive |
| C．many high-end brands can be found in Harvey Nichols |
| D．one cannot pay in cash when shopping in Harvey Nichols |
| A．beautiful | B．eatable | C．visible | D．delicate |
| A．http: //www.britishairways.com/en-hk/destinations/edinburgh/flights-to-edinburgh |
| B．https: //www.rabbies.com/en/tour-scotland/one-day-tours-scotland-from-edinburgh |
| C．https: //www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/our-destinations/edinburgh-overview |
| D．http: //www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/discover/about-the-castle |
Japan’s decision to discharge nuclear-contaminated water into the sea has reduced the confidence of Chinese travelers
Ignoring regional and international concerns about the safety of its decision, Japan began dumping
As one of the major sources of tourists to Japan, China announced on Aug 10 that group tours would be resumed to the country, along with77 other overseas destinations.
Travel portal Trip.com Group said that as of Aug 17 searches for group tours to Japan exceeded
Travel agencies and industry insiders had also forecast that Japan would see a surge in the influx of Chinese travelers for the upcoming
Trip.com said that as of Aug 17, bookings to Japan for the holiday had seen
Xu Xiaolei, Chief Brand Officer of CYTS Tours Holding Co in Beijing, said that the company
“Many travelers to Japan, especially young people, want to enjoy the seafood. Japan’s discharge of nuclear-contaminated water may have a greater influence on these young travelers,” he said. “We will adjust our tour products to cater for our
He said he expected tourism to Japan would experience some fluctuations in the next two or three months.
| A．A different angle. | B．A sharp mind. |
| C．Various ways of workout. | D．Exposure to different cultures. |
| A．He will accept the new environment easily. |
| B．He is likely to struggle with the travel budget. |
| C．He will have to organize different daily routine. |
| D．He may find road trips more appealing than beach views. |
| A．To show travelling may bring health risks. |
| B．To show travelling allows you to meet new people. |
| C．To show travelling can change a person’s outlook on life. |
| D．To show travelling gives you a chance to challenge new things. |
1. In Australia, how much does a sit-down meal in a restaurant for two cost at least?
| A．30 Australian dollars. | B．80 Australian dollars. |
| C．250 Australian dollars. | D．300 Australian dollars. |
| A．To rent a car. | B．To travel by bus. |
| C．To take a budget airline. | D．To get a lift. |
| A．Cleaning the kitchen in time. | B．Cooking by yourself. |
| C．Drinking as little as possible. | D．Working in a bar. |
I have travelled by myself many times but, on every occasion, there was someone to meet me at the other end of the journey. This time was different.
Last week I had a holiday from work, but
One week by myself. Would I be lonely? Quite the opposite. In fact, there are many benefits coming from traveling alone. Firstly, I was able to do whatever I wanted.
In spite of the benefits, I found that there were also some disadvantages of travelling alone. I missed
In addition, eating in a restaurant or cooking in the hostel was less fun
I am very proud of myself for travelling alone and I had a fantastic time in Toronto. However, in the future, I
Europe’s most beautiful towns Clovelly, the UK Donkeys (驴) used to be the only way to get up and down the streets of Clovelly, a pretty fishing village in Devon, southwest England. Today, villagers still haven’t managed to bring cars in because it sits at the bottom of a 400-foot cliff (悬崖) .Goods are transported by man-powered vehicles. If tourists can’t face the walk back up to the car park, they can take a ride in a special car instead. Dinkelsbühl, Germany Acute historic center, wood houses and solid towers—Dinkelsbühl has it all. It sits on the German Romantic Road, a route known for its attractive towns. Surrounded by medieval (中世纪的) walls with a huge church, it was the setting for a famous film named The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser. Giethoorn, Netherlands They call it the Dutch answer to Venice, but Giethoorn lacks one thing that the Italian city has: over tourism. As in Venice, life centers around the water. There are no cars in the downtown so the only way to get around is on foot or on the water. Take a boat tour around the houses sitting on islands. Hungry? Stop at the Michelin-starred restaurant Hollands-Venetië. Anghiari, Italy On a hillside, Anghiari is a delight—a tiny walled town. It’s a crowded area with narrow and up-and-down streets, full of grand palaces which were built by the mysterious “men of arms”. Find out more about them at a museum named the Museo della Battaglia di Anghiari, which traces the history of a medieval battle that took place on the plain outside town. |
1. How would tourists probably tour in Clovelly today?
| A．By car. | B．On foot. |
| C．By riding a donkey. | D．By taking a man-powered vehicle. |
| A．Clovelly and Dinkelsbühl. | B．Clovelly and Giethoorn. |
| C．Anghiari and Giethoorn. | D．Dinkelsbühl and Anghiari. |
| A．artists | B．soldiers | C．architects | D．historians |
| A．Tourists can enjoy fishing in both Clovelly and Giethoom. |
| B．Anghiari is a small and crowded town located on a flat ground. |
| C．A tourist can watch a film at a huge church in Dinkelsbühl. |
| D．Giethoorn is a better choice than Venice if tourists prefer a less crowded tour. |
7 . Planning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.
AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost £169.15 at Booking.com. A week later, the same room cost £118.15.
If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as Whatsonwhen.com, which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.
STAY AWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.
Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was £95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was £75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just £62.95.
LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city central buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.
GET ON A BIKE London’s ‘Boris bikes’ have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programs that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs.
Among the smaller cities with their own programs are Newcastle (casual members pay around £1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or £5 per day).
1. The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may ________.| A．cause travelers to pay more for accommodation |
| B．help travelers pass time |
| C．allow travelers to make flexible plans |
| D．attract lots of travelers to the UK |
| A．the name of a travel agency | B．a hotel away from the train station |
| C．an ideal holiday destination | D．the tube line to Covent Garden |
| A．to show visitors the importance of self-help |
| B．to tell visitors how to book in advance |
| C．to offer visitors some money-saving tips |
| D．to supply visitors with hotel information |
| A．Engine trouble. | B．Poor weather. |
| C．Tall waterfalls. | D．Tight budget. |
| A．Amazing as well as tough. | B．Funny while incredible. |
| C．Disappointing but rewarding. | D．Fascinating and well-paid. |
| A．A mechanic. | B．A photographer. |
| C．A travel writer. | D．A weatherman. |
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| Supersized activities for your little ones at Sentosa During the June Holidays | |
| Storytelling Comes Alive! Date: Every Wed-Sun at 11:30 am. 3:30 pm & 5:30 pm Venue: Images of Singapore Forecourt Admission: Free Enjoy SUPERSIZED activities for the entire family this June at our international award winning interactive event, Story Telling Comes Alive! This is where the story teller uses a giant storybook, puppetry and characters coming alive to bring the exciting and fun stories to life. | Boogie with Captain Palawan Date: Every Tuesdays to Fridays Time: 2:25 pm &4:15 pm Admission: Free Join in the boogie fun with Captain Palawan on the Beach! Bop to the rhythm and you may dance your way to some prizes! |
| Art Excursion at Sentosa Date: 8 & 15 June 2015 (Children) 22 June 2015 (Family) Time: 9 am - 5 pm Admission: $120 per child (SentosaPlayPass: $90 per child) $360 per family (SentosaPlayPass: $270 per family) Unleash your child’s creativity with the Art Excursion conducted by My Art Studio. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange creative ideas inspired by what they experience as they move through various stations in Sentosa. | Storytelling at Underwater World Singapore Date: 1-24 June 2015, every Sat& Sun Time: 11:45 am &3:15 pm Venue: Underwater World Singapore Admission: $20 per adult $10 per child (No admission charge for anyone with a SentosaPlayPass) Come and listen to storyteller, Denise Tan, as she shares stories about marine animals and marine conservation in the Living Fossils Hall filled with displays of ancient marine animals. |
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1. John, who is a SentosaPlayPass holder, needn’t pay for the activities EXCEPT ______.
| A．Storytelling Comes Alive | B．Art Excursion at Sentosa |
| C．Boogie with Captain Palawan | D．Storytelling at Underwater World Singapore |
| A．Boogie with Captain Palawan is an activity that happens daily. |
| B．Denise Tan will share her stories at Images of Singapore Forecourt. |
| C．Storytelling Comes Alive is recognized globally for its engaging content. |
| D．You will win prizes if you spend at least $40 in a single receipt at Sentosa. |
| A．Bugis station | B．Somerset station |
| C．any TransitLink ticket office | D．any Sentosa ticketing office |
旅游是当今的热门话题，有人说旅游可以让我们了解异国风俗文化，增加见识：有人却认为旅游是浪费时间，破坏环境;你怎么看待旅游这件事呢?请你谈谈你的看法，内容必须包括：
1.对于旅游，你的具体观点；
2.支撑这些观点的具体事例。
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