1 . The Best National Parks to Visit in Winter
While most parks tend to draw families in the summer and fall, there are also ideal spots for adventurous winter trips.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The country’s oldest and best-known national park takes on an almost otherworldly atmosphere in winter: the air filled with rolling steam, the strong colors of hot springs, the surrounding white landscapes, let alone the impressive wildlife during this time, like bison, wolves, and playful red foxes. Just book a guided hiking tour to get a ranger’s perspective on the park and local people.
Joshua Tree National Park, California
With its giant red rocks and unique trees, you’ll feel like stepping onto a foreign planet as you spend hours hiking the Panorama Loop or Maze Loop. The park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, featuring virtually zero light pollution and the country’s best views of a starry sky.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
A significantly lower number of visitors in winter means you can take in unblocked views of the South Rim, and get to see the rare beauty of the Grand Canyon dusted with snow. For those adventurous and daring, it is recommended to hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon’s wintertime wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and bald eagles.
Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
Surprise! Not all wintertime national park trips need to involve snow. Virgin Islands National Park is most famous for its white-sand beaches. You can also hike inland to visit old sugar plantations, or venture out to the water to swim along with sea turtles and manta rays. You will definitely enjoy a different winter here.
1. Which park will one choose if he/she is interested in stars?A.Yellowstone National Park. | B.Joshua Tree National Park. |
C.Grand Canyon National Park. | D.Virgin Islands National Park. |
A.We can have a poor view of the South Rim there. | B.It lies in an area with rolling steam and hot springs. |
C.There is a slight decline in visitor numbers in winter. | D.The Bright Angel Trail is challenging in cold weather. |
A.Hiking. | B.Skiing. | C.Swimming. | D.Hunting. |
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3 . The Grand circle—All Year Long
In the Grand Circle, there is no reason to pick one season or one vacation over another—you can do it all. Combine skiing outside Denver or Salt Lake city with hiking in Moab or golfing in Sedona. If the South Rim is chilly in winter, hike into the Grand for a springtime paradise. If canyons (峡谷) seem too warm in summer, drive up into the mountains for cool green escapes.
Driving Tips
Gas up. You can travel a hundred miles between fuel stops. Make sure all of your vehicles with liquid are full, too.
Watch for animals. Free-range livestock grazing (放牧) is commonplace out here—and if the cows and sheep don’t wander into the road, the deer might.
Road signs. If a road sign shows a warning like “Steep Curves Ahead,” or “Chains or Snow Tires Required,” or advises you not to continue without four wheel drive, believe it.Cary water and—in winter—extra clothes and a small shovel.
Cultural etiquette
Indian reservations are independent nations. Traffic violations and accidents may bring you up before tribal, not state.Alcohol is not permitted on most reservations; carrying it―whether in open or closed containers—is illegal. Consider, at all times, that you are a guest of a different culture, a different nation. Do not photograph people unless permission is requested and gran led. Never interrupt ceremonies or rituals. Do not assume all people speak English. If you are buying crafts from a roadside stand, ask if the price is negotiable; sometimes it is, often it isn’t.
Be weather wise
When rain or thunder storms are possible, be cautious. When camping or hiking in narrow canyons and washes.
Save with park passes
There are over thirty national parks and monuments, national recreation areas, and national historic parks within the Grand Circle, as well as national forests, state parks and tribal parks. Most sites charge an entrance fee, but National Park Service and state multiparty passes are available.
1. What could we learn from driving tips?A.Take less attention about road signs. | B.Be careful with livestock. |
C.Drive thousands of miles with gas. | D.Do not trust the warnings. |
A.Permitting an alcohol. | B.Speaking to Indians in English. |
C.Taking photos with Indians only granted. | D.Frequently negotiating the price with stand owners. |
A.Park passes. | B.Weather awareness. | C.Driving tips. | D.Cultural etiquette. |
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5 . Where is Spring Break going to be? The options are endless. Do you want to get your blood pumping from thrilling travels? Look no further! These tours and destinations will keep you on your toes all week long.
Panama: This underrated destination is a little known secret of the most travelers! Through this tour you'll get to hike, snorkel (浮潜) and explore all the best sights this beautiful country has to offer! Eight days tours for $ 250/day.
Canada: This diverse country is full of options. Explore the east of Canada and visit cities such as Montreal, Quebec or Toronto. If you're feeling adventurous, explore the western part of the country with a Canadian Rockies Tour. During this twelve days tour you will hike a glacier to beautiful scenery and wander through postcard worthy villages. Tours to Canada for $ 200/day.
Iceland: Check off one of the seven Wonders of the World with a tour of the Northern lights and golden Circle. Spend seven days full of adventure like hiking glaciers, snowshoeing through Thingvellir National Park, relaxing in the Geysir Hot Springs and of course experiencing the glory of the Northern Lights! Seven days tours for $ 300/day.
South Africa: Discover the diverse culture and wildlife that makes up South Africa. Your tour plan includes a journey along the coast known as “Rainbow Nation”. Here you will enjoy beautiful scenery, a hunting travel through Add Elephant National Park and the wildlife in Tsitsikamma National Park. Nine days tours for $ 230/day.
1. What is the similar characteristic of the travels mentioned in the text?A.Exciting. | B.Risky. | C.Educational. | D.Environmental. |
A.Panama is not famous for most travelers. | B.You can go to panama for enjoying surfing. |
C.Panama offers an option to hunt in the park. | D.Panama has diverse culture and wildlife. |
A.Panama. | B.Canada. | C.Iceland. | D.South Africa. |
6 . London has a lot of famous museums, and the most popular one among them is the Science Museum in London. It is the most friendly museum in London. As is known to all, shouting and running are not allowed in most museums, and touching the exhibits(展品)is also forbidden. But the Science Museum in London is different. It is noisy! People talk about what they can see and do here, and there are some very noisy machines as well. If you want answers to any of your questions about science, this is the right place for you.
In its rooms on the second and third floors, you can learn some knowledge about communications, the environment, maths, physics, chemistry and so on. For example, you can understand how people dig coal(煤)from the ground and use it to create energy. And in one of its rooms, you can also have a chance to know how X-rays let you see inside your body.
The Launchpad on the third floor is the most popular room because you can experience lots of physics experiments in it. For example, if you want to fill a bag with sand, you have to control a kind of truck on wheels and move it into the correct place. You can also find out how people travel into space and back again by spaceship.
On its fourth and fifth floors, you can learn about what medicine was like in the past. Compare the medicine of the past with the medicine of today, and you will feel very lucky to see a doctor in the modern hospitals!
People of all ages can visit the Science Museum in London for free. It's very interesting. You can always find something new to you and have a wonderful time here The museum is open daily from 10 am.to 6 p. m, so you can enjoy yourself here for either a few minutes or a few hours. If you go to London, don't miss the chance to visit the Science Museum.
1. The underlined word “forbidden” in the first paragraph means “________” in Chinese.A.允许 | B.禁止 | C.欢迎 |
A.ground | B.coal | C.X-ray |
A.You can see a doctor in the Science Museum in London. |
B.There is no need to buy tickets to enter the Science Museum in London. |
C.You can't have a visit to the Science Museum in London on weekends. |
A.the introduction of the Science Museum in London |
B.the history of the Science Museum in London |
C.the development of the Science Museum in London |
7 . When my father and I traveled to Paris, Notre Dame was our first stop. But when we arrived at Notre Dame, we saw a long line outside it. Even so, we didn’t want to
Immersed in the beautiful natural scenery, we wanted to take some
Trying to get the perfect shot, he kept changing the
At that point, I was so angry that I
Later, my father
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The Xi’an City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived China’s long history. It
We accessed the wall through the South Gate. The wall is 12 meters high and from here you can see streams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall.
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In July 2019, to celebrate his 45th birthday, Colin Dowler booked off a week from his job as a maintenance manager for the Vancouver Island Health Authority. He planned to spend two days on his own, finding a route he would eventually use to climb Mount Doggie Dowler.
His wife Jenifer didn't like the sound of her husband's latest plan. She was used to Dowler going on adventures by himself, but this time he'd boat to an unknown bay, bike an unpopulated road , hike through grizzly bear country, and camp overnights alone. There was too much room for disaster.
The night before his journey Colin packed the necessities. He filled the remaining pockets of his bag with a handheld GPS, hiking poles, his homemade sausage, and a few other essentials. Instead of his usual Swiss Army knife, he took a three-inch stainless steel pocket knife given to him by his dad.
The weather that Sunday, July 28 was nice. Colin pulled his car into the Campbell River port and quickly launched and set off in his motorboat with a mountain bike on board. About eight o'clock in the morning, he arrived at Ramsay Arm, and found a spot to tie the boat near a logging (伐木)camp where he chatted with some logging workers.
One of the workers , Vito, gave him a ride in his truck until the forest got too thick. Colin took off his bike and backpack from the truck and started his hiking and route searching. In order not to lose the way back, he marked his trail with blue ribbons (布条).
As he made his seven-kilometer marker, he came around a bend and suddenly put on the brakes—a dirty grizzly bear stood right in the middle of the narrow road, 30 meters away. Colin calculated his chances of turning around for a quick escape, but the bear could easily catch up and stop him before he picked up speed.
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The bear suddenly stood up in a threatening way.
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After what seemed like hours, Colin came to himself.
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10 . Kangaroo Island Penguin Centre at Kingscote offers so much more than just a chance to see the inhabitants of the local penguin colony(领地)where they live.
When you join us for guided tours of both the Little Penguin Colony and our Saltwater Aquariums, you'll begin to understand that the heart of our business is supporting, protecting and caring for the penguins and sharing our fascination with Kangaroo Island's sea creatures so our visitors can understand the importance of caring for the ocean's complex wildlife.
Best Time to Visit the Kingscote Penguin Colony
The best time to visit our colony is between April and November when Kingscote's penguins are concentrating on building their homes and families. During these months, penguins are either nest building, laying eggs or raising chicks.
Don't Let the Moon Spoil Your Penguin Viewing
If you are able to plan your penguin tour so that you don't come on a moonlit night, you'll be much more likely to see penguins on the Kingscote foreshore. Little penguins all over Australia become very quiet on land when the moon is bright. No matter the time of year, moonlit nights mean calm waters and penguins are likely to stay feeding out at sea when they occur.
Tour Times
During Daylight Saving tours start at 20:30 and 21:30 and in the winter tours are at 19:30 and 20:30. At peak Daylight Saving in December and January, tours start at 20:45 and 21:30. Our building opens half an hour before the first tour begins.
Disabled Access
The Kangaroo Island Penguin Centre building is wheelchair accessible and includes DISABLED ACCESS toilet facilities. For those wanting to join the evening tour, the Hospital Beach Penguin Colony features DISABLED ACCESS boardwalks suitable for wheel chairs.
1. What's the main purpose of the guided tours?A.To protect and care for the penguins. |
B.To inform visitors of the center's history. |
C.To collect money for the Penguin Foundation. |
D.To teach visitors how best to photograph wildlife. |
A.21:30. | B.20:45. | C.20:30. | D.19:30. |
A.Because it's wheel chair accessible. |
B.Because people can join the evening tour. |
C.Because there are toilet facilities in the centre. |
D.Because people can take children to the centre. |