Venice is in the northeast of Italy. It was built on small islands in saltwater lakes more than 1,500 years ago. It is a city with no cars and people travel by boat. There are 117 waterways and more than 400 bridges that can guide you to any place you want to go.
Los Angeles
It was founded in 1781. It is now the second largest city in the United States. It is famous for Hollywood, which is the oldest film industry of the world. It is also the home of Disneyland.
Budapest
The population of Budapest is about 1.7 million and the city is a very popular place for tourists. Visitors like to take boat rides along the Danube (多瑙河). Budapest is known for its exciting nightlife. The best time to visit Budapest is summer.
Singapore City
It is the capital of Singapore. For many tourists, the city is a wonderful place in Southeast Asia. It has a night zoo called “Night Safari”. People can watch lions, tigers and foxes there.
1. How do people travel around in Venice?A.By boat. | B.By car. | C.By train. | D.By bus. |
A.Spring. | B.Summer. | C.Autumn. | D.Winter. |
A.A storybook. | B.A dictionary. |
C.A travel guidebook. | D.A book review. |
A.By bus. | B.By car. | C.By train. |
3 . When searching for something fun and educational to do in Maryland, why not visit the Maryland Science Center? It is located at 601 Light Street, Baltimore. The ticket prices vary depending on ages, groups and the exhibits you choose. Click here for more information.
Introduction
The Maryland Science Center is basically a museum, but it gives everyone a chance to learn through experience and play, rather than just glance at an exhibit.
Activities
You can learn about various topics, including outer space, the human body, dinosaurs, electricity, marine (海洋的) biology, energy, and much more. You can also take part in the interactive activities, such as racing bubbles, digging for dinosaur fossils, using puzzle pieces to construct cars, and so much more.
The Davis Planetarium (天文馆)
At the Davis Planetarium, you can be back in a chair and look at the stars while still inside the Science Center. The stars will appear on the ceiling of the theatre as you watch them.
There are different shows to catch at the Davis Planetarium. You can learn about the galaxy and astronomy during the Dark Matters show. Learn about the stars and planets during the Sky Live show. The One World One Sky show allows children to explore the stars. The Live from the Sun show will teach you all about the hot sun.
The Kids Room
For children, they can’t miss the Kids Room. They will be able to play in a water area, construct dams and water towers, push buttons, ring doorbells, build with blocks, and more, and definitely they will learn a lot. In addition, there is also an area for kids of two years old and under, where they can crawl, walk and explore safely with soft toys.
1. If you want to know why the sun shines, which show should you choose?A.The Dark Matters show. | B.The Sky Live show. |
C.The Live from the Sun show. | D.The One World One Sky show. |
A.It charges different prices for adults and kids. |
B.It is regarded as the most popular museum in Maryland. |
C.It is a museum where there are many famous exhibitions. |
D.It is mainly designed for children and their families to play together. |
A.A travel plan. | B.An academic column. |
C.An educational magazine. | D.An online advertisement. |
Suddenly, old-fashioned road trips are in style again. Websites, newspapers, magazines and even
Here is why: flying is expensive, and the more people taking the trip, the
USA Space:Past and future | SWITZERLAND / FRANCECERN |
Explore the race for space across the USA with this comprehensive tour of four NASA space centres and other key sites. Accompanied at Kennedy by Sarah Cruddas, author and space journalist. Including a visit to Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial spaceport. 15 days for £5,279 (approx US $6,699) 6 May 2020 To book call +44 203 308 9917 (Mon to Sun GMT 9am — 5:30pm) Or email groupsuk@intrepidtravel.com | One of the world’s important centres of science, Geneva is also a charming lakeside town with a fascinating history. The tour focuses on CERN, where they operate the famous Large Hadron Collide. Accompanied by science journalist Laura Spinne and STEM ambassador Darren Price. 6 days for £2,698 (approx US $3,429) 18 May 2020 To book call +44 207 593 2284 (Mon to Fri GMT 9am — 6pm Sat 9am — 4pm) Or email culturaltours@kirkerholidays.com |
ITALY Science of the Renaissance | CZECH REPUBLIC Kepler’s Prague |
Encounter (不期而遇) the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance on a cultural adventure across Florence and Bologna. Led by art and architecture expert Andrew Spira and accompanied by scientific historian Professor David Wootton. 7 days for £1,825 (approx US $2,319) 3 June 2020 To book call +44 207 251 0045 (Mon to Fri GMT 9am — 6pm Sat 9am — 5pm) Or email tours@traveleditions.co.uk | Discover the legacy (遗产) of Kepler and Brahe with astronomy, maths, music and art in this city of a hundred spires (塔尖). Our tour with author and broadcaster Jane Green will journey to the heart of early science and the world’s oldest astronomical clock. 6 days for £1,968 (approx US $2,499) 14 July 2020 To book call +44 207 287 2843 (Mon to Fri GMT 9am — 6pm Sat 9am — 4pm) Or email charmtours@hotmail.com |
A.$ 3,429. | B.$ 6,699. | C.$ 2,499. | D.$ 2,319. |
A.CZECH REPUBLIC. | B.ITALY. | C.SWITZERLAND. | D.USA. |
A.It is the world’s greatest center of science and art. |
B.It offers tourists a diversified cultural adventure. |
C.It houses the world’s oldest astronomical clock. |
D.It has the world’s first commercial spaceport. |
6 . When you travel in England you can't miss the visit to Windsor Castle, the family home to British kings and queens for over 1,000 year.
Opening Times at Windsor Castle:
The castle opening hours
◆1 Mar 2018-31 Oct 2018(Monday-Sunday 09: 30-17: 15)
◆1 Nov 2018-28 Feb 2019(Monday-Sunday 09: 45-16: 15)
Prices
Adult ticket:£21.20
Family ticket(2 adults &3 children between 5 and 17 years old ): £54.70
Senior/ College student ticket: £19.30
Under 17 years old /Disabled ticket: £12. 30
Castle Closing Dates
The castle will be closed on the following dates
◆17&l8Jun20l8
◆12Oct2018
Top tips:
◆Buy your ticket on the Internet before you arrive to save some time.
◆If you want to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony, get to the Castle grounds at 11: 00. During the summer it happens every day, if the weather is good.
1. They should pay at least ________ if Mr and Mrs Green bring their three children(all between 5 and 17 years old)to visit the castle.A.£79.30 | B.£67 | C.£57.40 | D.£54.70 |
A.the weather is bad | B.the castle is being repaired |
C.there are no visitors | D.the queen doesn't live there |
1. How did the speaker get to Spain?
A.By train. | B.By plane | C.By ship. |
A.She rested at the hotel. |
B.She visited some friends. |
C.She experienced its nightlife. |
A.Prado Museum. | B.Santiago Stadium. | C.Retiro Park. |
A.A ship. | B.A train | C.A bus |
A.Excellent. | B.Tiring. | C.Boring. |
8 . 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式,并将答案转写到答题卡上。
“Traveling to China seems like traveling to another world. Its many famous scenic attractions impressed me
My friends and I had a family visit in Xi’an,
We
Many foreigners enjoy
The family visit in Xi’an was a good chance for us to get to know Chinese people’s daily life.
1.表达歉意并说明原因;
2.推荐旅游景点(故宫博物院、长城、颐和园等);
3.祝愿旅途愉快。
注意:
1.词数:80-100;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:
故宫博物院The Palace Museum 长城The Great Wall 颐和园The Summer Palace
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10 . When the first visitors to Yellowstone tried to report what they saw, news magazines responded, “Thank you, but we do not print fiction.” Established in 1872 and located primarily in Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park (YNP) was famous for its natural scenery and biodiversity. As America’s first national park, it remains one of the most popular tourist attractions.
This year, YNP has reported that it had the most-ever September visitors. The increase contrasts sharply with May, when visitation rates were 90% lower compared to the same month last year. The park recorded about 837,000 visits in September, a rate 21% higher than September 2019 and 15.6% higher than the park’s second-busiest September on record in 2018, when it hosted 724,000 people.
Yellowstone was closed due to the coronavirus pandemic from March 24 to May 18, when its two Wyoming entrances reopened. In June, the park opened its three other entrances and visitation rates improved slightly. The park reported a 32% decline in visitors compared to the same month last year. Visitation rates through June were down 49% compared to numbers from the first six months of 2019. However, a rapid uptick saw an increase of 2% in visitation rates in July compared to the same month last year. The park hosted 955, 645 visitors in July compared to 534,000 people in June.
The national park’s peak season is typically from May through September. Most lodges, restaurants, stores and other services close for the year in October, followed by all park roads in early November.
Sara Fleming, a spokesperson for the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce, said the increase in tourists could be caused by an increase in the amount of young people who have visited the park in recent months. She said more young people between 20 and 50 have visited the park than in previous summers.
1. In which of the following months visitation rates dropped most?A.May. | B.June. | C.July. | D.September. |
A.Rise. | B.Decline. | C.Close. | D.Reopen. |
A.The government encourages people to visit it. | B.YNP is the best destination for holiday takers. |
C.The number of young visitors is on the rise. | D.The admission fee has declined greatly. |
A.America’s first national park | B.YNP got its busiest September |
C.The best season to visit YNP | D.Visitors lost interest in YNP |