1 . After my family got comfortably settled in Hotel Ramada in Bangkok, we started exploring the city. After endless hours of shopping, it was finally time to go back.
This was when the trouble started. We forgot there are two Ramada hotels in the opposite directions. Absolutely unaware of this, we started searching for the way back. Google maps suggested us the shortest route, which was just 20 minutes away by walk.
Bangkok felt different after sunset. Walking along the heavily-crowded roads with the dark-red sky felt beautiful. Lost in our talk, we didn’t realize that we passed onto the quieter part of the town.
Sometimes when things don’t go according to plan, I think about the stranger we met on the streets and how a tiny mistake on our part led to unexpected results.
A.That was when our hero arrived. |
B.Our thankfulness was beyond description. |
C.We reached a completely different Hotel Ramada. |
D.We set off into the city with little research on transport. |
E.We decided not to waste our money but our time instead. |
F.He then reminded us that our hotel was just a few blocks away |
G.The trip rings as a reminder that every cloud has a silver lining. |
China Post recently issued a special collection of stamps featuring Pingyao, an ancient city in Shanxi Province, to mark its 26th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The special stamp collection, which
Each stamp in the collection is a window into the world of Pingyao,
The souvenir sheet accompanying the stamps is a masterpiece in
As stamp collectors and history enthusiasts explore these stamps, they are invited to appreciate the architectural wonders and urban planning,
1. How will the listeners go to the Isle of Man from Heysham?
A.By train. | B.By plane. | C.By ferry. |
A.Do a little light shopping. | B.Meet the tour manager. | C.Have lunch in the hotel. |
A.The town of Peel. | B.The mountain Snaefell. | C.The village of Laxey. |
A.On day 3. | B.On day 4. | C.On day 5. |
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park in Gansu is the best representative of China’s colorful Danxia landform. With a wide
The site is characterized by amazing landforms, including
The most representative spots in the park such as the Seven-color Screen and the Colorful Sunset look like a rainbow hanging in the distance. However, scenes are totally different on the edge of the hills. The colors there turn into yellow and grey like shells in the sun. Scenes are even more breathtaking
5 . Standing on a hill at Cliveden Gardens on a sunny winter day, its dark-green lake surrounded by centuries-old trees took my breath away.
“The English landscape is more beautiful because its beauty is understated,” my friend Will said to me later as we walked through an exhibition at Tate Britain. He pointed to a painting of a peaceful countryside. “This is the landscape I grew up with”, he said. Unlike grand waterfalls or wild forests, this scenery doesn’t shout about its beauty.
I wonder if Chinese tourists will explore beyond London.
Experiencing both cultures, I’ve realized that the English and Chinese both express achievements with understatement.
A.Cliveden isn’t a famous holiday place. |
B.Rather, its beauty is reserved for the locals only. |
C.I’ve been impressed by British humor all the time. |
D.They tend to prefer places with a strong reputation. |
E.But the more I looked, the more I saw its quiet elegance. |
F.Over the years, I’ve become familiar with British modesty. |
G.This mix makes me appreciate the unusual beauty of Cliveden. |
Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang province, welcomed nearly 3.05 million visitors,
The trend was then enlarged on social media where influencers (网红) highlighted that many “southerners”, who
Apart
To facilitate the
“You can get the incomparable snow experience and service in Harbin,
1. Why does the speaker recommend the side streets?
A.There are international restaurants. |
B.There are oldest buildings in the area. |
C.There are cheap arts and crafts for sale. |
A.The clothes must be inspired by music and technology. |
B.The clothes must be made from locally produced materials. |
C.The clothes must be modeled by the designers themselves. |
A.Park by the roadside. | B.Stay for less than an hour. | C.Buy something in the shops. |
1. What does Simona think of the rankings?
A.Highly reliable. | B.A little unfair. | C.Very exciting |
A.San Francisco | B.London. | C.Tokyo. |
Known for its beautiful scenery, Mount Wuyi is the only place in the country
With tea farming dating back over 1,000 years, the mountain’s tea industry has a rich history. The area
The need to strike a balance between farmers’ livelihoods and the local environment has appeared as
The park has a tea farming area of 34.54 square kilometers, accounting
1. Why did the speaker buy a new umbrella?
A.His old one was damaged. | B.He really loved that one. | C.He failed to bring one. |
A.It is beside the Eiffel Tower. | B.It is very close to a bakery. | C.It is within walking distance to Louvre. |
A.To see some artworks. | B.To eat some French food. | C.To meet some good friends. |