1 . Family is the starting point of our teenage life. Maybe all of us have been to somewhere interesting with our family members. Please write an English passage in 100 words on the topic “A trip to ______ with my family”

Please fill in the blank and use the following points as guideline:

1. Where have you been with your family?

2. Why is the trip interesting or unforgettable?

4 . Working on your adventure list? These national park treasures which turn favorites during the harvest time should be on it.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

33, 000 acres of forests wait between Cleveland and Akron, all along the snaking Cuyahoga River. The park will delight you with plenty of outdoor activities suiting every interest, but do not climb over the fenced areas, rocks, or Brandywine Falls. Now the red maple trees will be visually on fire, which you can enjoy from the comfort of the tourist railway — Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Gateway Arch National Park

This urban park comes back thanks to the Arch’s new Museum and Visitor Center. Give your feet a break after walking over five miles of park pathways with a ride to the top of the Arch to enjoy beautiful leaves. You can even bring your dog: the park is hosting Arch Bark every October.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Extending some 160 miles along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, this series of parks includes a historic building, untouched barrier islands, and sugar-white beaches. Don’t miss the Fort Pickens area, which is a perfect spot to observe wild animals living in the scenic natural environment. With an average high of 79°F and a low of 60°F, the fall weather here is exceptional.

Voyageurs National Park

Yellow and red leaves in fall will catch your eyes, contrasting with this parks’ glassy waters. In the Land of 10, 000 Lakes, there are no roads in the park, so visitors use boats to cross this remote 218, 000-acre park. Some 100+ bird species, even the rare ones, pass through the park, so keep an eye out for them.

6 . Care for a zoom-in observation of animals with no bars between you and the observed opposed to ordinary zoos? Where to have close-up encounters with some of the world’s most rare animals? We are revealing for you.

Right whales, Bay of Fundy, Canada

Northern right whales are on the brink of extinction, but survivors arrive in the Bay of Fundy each summer (May through October) to feed east of Grand Manan Island. They are recognized by a broad back and no dorsal fin, which distinguish them from other whales entering the bay.

Planning: Whale-watching tours operate out of Digby Neck peninsula on Nova Scotia and nearby islands, such as Brier Island, St. Andrews, Grand Manan Island, and Deer Island.

Grizzly bears, Alaska, USA

Grizzlies like salmon. In mid-July and again in mid-August, grizzlies make for Alaskan rivers to hook out the fish with their formidable claws. The bears gather in large numbers at rapids and pools, sometimes fighting for the best sites. Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, and Fish Creek, near Hyder, have viewing platforms.

Planning: Most fishing sites are accessed by chartered light aircraft and a hike. Hyder is off the Stewart-Cassiar Highway.

Monarch butterflies, Sierra Chincua, Mexico

Each fall, millions of North American monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles to the oyamel fir forests of the Transvolcanic Mountain Range, in the state of Michoacán. They flock intimately on tree trunks, bushes, and on the ground, fully showing their gregarious nature and occupy Sierra Chincua and four neighboring hills that make up the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.

Planning: Chincua is one of two hills in the reserve open to the public from November through March.

Komodo dragons, Komodo Island, Indonesia

Landing on Komodo, you would feel like stepping back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, as park maps reported, “Here be dragons!” This mountainous volcanic island is home to the world’s largest living lizard – the Komodo dragon. Weighing 79 to 91kg, the Komodo dragon has a tail as long as its body. You can hike to a viewpoint at Banugulung and watch as park rangers feed food to the lizards, some of which are more than 10ft long.

Planning: Komodo is reached solely by boat from Bima (on eastern Sumbawa) or Labuan Bajo (on western Flores).

Wildebeest migration, Serengeti, Tanzania

Undoubtedly the world’s most spectacular wildlife sight is the annual wildebeest migration, when 1.4 million wildebeest and 200,000 zebras and gazelles are on the move across the Serengeti plains. The animals are trekking to chase the clean water and fresh grass. Along the way, lions and hyenas stalk them, and crocodiles lie in wait.

Planning: The herds migrate across Tanzania from December through July, and then pass through the Masai Mara in Kenya in August and September.

8 . You know you’re ready to hit the road and see the world, but you need a little help in getting out of the door. With some thought and careful planning, you can head for adventure sooner than you think. Start planning your escape!

Determine how much money you can spend on a trip. You don’t need to be rich to travel, but knowing how much money you have will likely shape all other aspects of your trip.     1     Where you go, how you get there, where you stay may all rely on how much you have to spend.

    2     If you are working, check how much vacation time you have saved up. Check your calendar for any important dates — you might need to push your trip back a few days so you won’t miss your grandpa’s 100th birthday.

Make travel arrangements. There are dozens of websites you can use to search for reasonable flights all over the world. Take the time to check booking search engines. Try the airlines’ direct websites.     3              

Book your accommodations. From hostels to luxury (奢侈) hotels, tree houses, and campgrounds, there are tons of choices when it comes to deciding where to stay.     4     If you want to meet other travelers and don’t mind sharing a bathroom, a hostel may be a good choice. If you want to sleep late and order room service , you may have some other choices.

Go to the doctor and get vaccinated (接种疫苗) .     5       Some countries require proof of certain vaccinations to enter the country. Your doctor can give you an International Certificate of Vaccination, or Yellow Card, to provide as proof of inoculation.

So wherever your next stop may be : Good luck.

10 . Guide on Hubei Provincial Museum

Constructed in 1953, Hubei Provincial Museum is recognized by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage as a protection base of Chinese traditional culture, a director member of China Museum Association of Musical Instrument, and an AAAAA level scenic spot authorized by National Tourism Administration.

Exhibitions

Exhibition of Chu culture: it demonstrates rich and splendid Chu culture through the Chu bronze articles, Chu silk fabrics and embroidery (刺绣) and so on.

Porcelain (瓷器) Profile: this exhibition is divided into two parts. Part I mainly focuses on the unearthed porcelain. Part II mainly concentrates on the porcelain handed down from ancient times collected by the museum.

Distinguished figures in Hubei during a Century: this exhibition, featuring a selection of more than a hundred famous and respected figures, such as Dong Biwu, Li Xiannian, whose photos are accompanied by relics, outlines their biographies and achievements.

Introduction to Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng: the exhibition features the most representative relics from the tomb Marquis Yi of Zeng, and represents the spiritual and material life 2,400 years ago.

Opening time

Tuesday-Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm (Suspend admission after 4:00pm)   

Our services

1. The self-service locker: visitors can have free access to it.

2. Baby care room: restrooms are provided for the elderly as well as mothers and babies free of charge.

3. Wheelchairs: wheelchairs, charged by the hour, can be rented at the reception desk, with visitors carrying a valid ID document.

4. Umbrella depository: all umbrellas can be kept on the umbrella stand, which is not charged.