1 . If you really want a taste of the everyday swing of Dutch life, a bike tour through Amsterdam is the way to go.
What is included in an Amsterdam bike tour
The bicycle is of course provided and included in the price of the tour. Some tours offer coffee and tea after the tour finishes. Every tour especially has its own theme and route. You can compare them by visiting webpages dedicated to a particular tour.
A tour itself is a beautiful experience. Amsterdam’s architecture, markets, bridges, plazas and street atmosphere are memorable and comfortable to see from a bike seat. See them like most citizens of Amsterdam do.
Amsterdam bicycle tour basics
These tours are usually between one and two hours long. They are guided by friendly and knowledgeable tour guides who are well capable in Amsterdam information. What’s more, the tour guides usually know many languages and are used to overcoming language barriers(障碍).
Important during the bicycle tour of Amsterdam
Please don’t become so Dutch that you ignore( 忽视) the traffic laws. It is a fact that some Amsterdammers often cross a street or a bridge when they feel like doing it. That is why staying alert (警惕的) and a little bit of biking experience can help you to go through the small city streets during an Amsterdam bike tour. Also, unless you are 100% sure that the weather will be sunny, you’d better bring a jacket. When you start moving on the bike, the wet Amsterdam’s air can get quite cold.
1. What is special about an Amsterdam bike tour?| A．It provides a free bike. | B．It offers coffee and tea. |
| C．It has its theme and route. | D．It is a green tour. |
| A．Paying no attention to the traffic rules. | B．Bringing warm clothing. |
| C．Doing as the Dutch do. | D．Avoiding bad weather. |
| A．In a history book. | B．In a research paper. |
| C．In an art magazine. | D．In a travel guide. |
2 . Bike Rental & Guided Tours
Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the most economical, sustainable and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam.
Why MacBike
MacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children’s bikes.
Prices
Hand Brake, Three Gears | Foot Brake, No Gears | |
1 hour | €7.50 | €5.00 |
3 hours | €11.00 | €7.50 |
1 day (24 hours) | €14.75 | €9.75 |
Each additional day | €8.00 | €6.00 |
Guided City Tours
The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online.
1. What is an advantage of MacBike?| A．It gives children a discount. | B．It offers many types of bikes. |
| C．It organizes free cycle tours. | D．It has over 2,500 rental shops. |
| A．€15.75. | B．€19.50. | C．€22.75. | D．€29.50. |
| A．The Gooyer, Windmill. | B．The Skinny Bridge. |
| C．Heineken Brewery. | D．Dam Square. |
3 . London Transport Museum
Explore how London’s growth, culture and society I have ben intertwined (交织) wit it transport system, from 1800 to today.
What is there to see at the museum?
Follow the development of the red London bus, se the world’s first Underground steam train and examine a train carriage dating back to the 1890s.
Design lovers can be very surprised at the Design for Travel gallery (展览馆), including pioneering advertising posters, artworks and Harry Beck’s first design for his ground-breaking London Underground map.
Get hands-on at interactive galleries, where you can step aboard real buses and trains and have a go on a driving simulator (模拟器).
How can I book tickets to the museum?
Tickets must be booked in advance — book London Transport Museum tickets now.
How long does it take to walk around the museum?
With so many interesting collections to see, you can easily spend at least two hours walking around the museum.
Where is the museum?
It is in Covent Garden Piazza, directly opposite the main Covent Garden Market building.
How to get to the museum
The nearest underground station to the museum is Covent Garden two minutes away. Leicester Square, Holborn, Charing Cross and Embankment are all within 10 minutes’ walk. Charing Cross Railway Station is the closest railway station, which is nine minutes away.
Bus stops on the Strand and Aldwych are a three-minute walk away from the museum.
There are Santander Cycles docking points (自行车停靠点) at Southampton Street and Bow Street, both a three-minute walk from the museum.
Prices
Child (0-17): FREE
Adult: £18.50
Senior (60+): £17.00
1. What do we know about the museum?
| A．It requires advance booking. | B．It was designed by Harry Beck. |
| C．It provides a train design experience. | D．It is in the Covent Garden Market building. |
| A．The bus stop on the Strand. |
| B．Covent Garden Underground Station. |
| C．Charing Cross Railway Station. |
| D．The Santander Cycles docking point at Bow Street. |
| A．£34.00. | B．£35.50. | C．£54.00. | D．£52.50. |
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1. Where is Adele from?
| A．Greece. | B．Germany. | C．France. |
| A．The rich history. | B．The amazing beaches. | C．The northern lights. |
| A．Co-workers. | B．Husband and wife. | C．Guide and tourist. |
1. Where will the speakers go first?
| A．A museum. | B．A shop. | C．A restaurant. |
| A．Tasting Indian food. | B．Seeing unique animals. | C．Taking a walk. |
| A．The shopping mall is a little far. |
| B．It will take them too much time. |
| C．They don’t have enough money. |
| A．By subway. | B．On foot. | C．By car. |
7 . How to make sure you enjoy your trip
A trip is a planned destination where one arranges in advance in which the main purpose is to search for adventure and to create a memorable moment. Here are the steps on how to make sure your trip is enjoyable.
● Plan it well.
Trips are ideally planned for it to go well.
● Pack necessities.
Bring what you need. Trips are short journeys and belong to the sub-level of travelling. Pack only the things you need.
● Be safe.
To be cautious is smart. No matter what you are up to, surfing, cliff diving, snowboarding, scuba diving, etc., it is always recommended to be safe.
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You may see delays, a different culture, lifestyle, food, and even a shortage of cash. Sometimes, this is all what travel is about—experiencing things with a new perspective(观点，看法). Once you expect to experience new things, you’ll be a happy traveller and free from stress.
● Save the memory.
| A．Travel with an open mind. |
| B．Get prepared for everything new. |
| C．Seize the moment by taking photos. |
| D．This is all we expect from travelling. |
| E．Take some time ahead to make a plan for your trip. |
| F．It is important to wear protective equipment when advisable. |
| G．It is easy to get tired if you have too many things in your package. |
8 . The World’s Most Amazing Caves
Humans have been drawn to caves for thousands of years. Here are four of the world’s biggest caves.
Son Doong Cave, Vietnam
Son Doong Cave in the remote(偏远的)forests of Vietnam holds the title of the largest cave in the world. Son Doong is a spreading network of tunnels and caves, the largest of which could contain an entire New York City block with 40-story buildings. Parts of the cave’s top have fallen down，creating vast skylights that allow life to grow to a height of hundreds of feet beneath the forest floor.
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, the United States
Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the longest cave system in the world, with 426 miles explored—and scientists guess another 600 miles have yet to be discovered based on measurements of air movement within the caves. Mammoth Cave has drawn visitors since the 1800s, and 10 miles of underground passages are accessible to tourists today.
Sac Actun. Mexico
The longest underwater cave system in the world, Sac Actun winds(蜿蜒)more than 215 miles under Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Adventurers can take a drop in the Sac Actun system through more than 248 cenotes(天然井)—the natural swimming pools that form when sinkholes connect the surface to the underwater caves.
Veryovkina Cave, Abkhazia, Georgia
Veryovkina Cave is the deepest cave in the world, spreading 1.4 miles beneath the surface. It takes professionals a week to make a round journey to Veryovkina Cave, They have to brave waterfalls, tight presses and sharp drops. But the payoff is excellent—Veryovkina
Cave’s end is a beautiful blue lake about 50 feet long and 25 feet wide surrounded by black black rocks.
1. What is special about Son Doong Cave?| A．It lies far away from the forests. | B．It has some tall plants growing. |
| C．It is the longest cave in Vietnam. | D．It is the highest cave in the world. |
| A．They end up with beautiful lakes. | B．They attract few adventurers. |
| C．They stay unexplored at present. | D．They have long cave systems. |
| A．Half a week. | B．Two weeks. |
| C．One week. | D．Over two weeks. |
9 . For some people, nothing matches the beauty of Canada’s national parks. Supported by Parks Canada, these parks protect the country’s ecosystem.
Prince Edward Island National Park
Built in 1937, the park on the north shore of Prince Edward Island contains 10 square miles of red sandstone cliffs (悬崖), freshwater lakes, and Acadian forests. It is home to the endangered piping plover (笛鸻). Visitors to the park will be attracted by the enough wildlife found there— from the Atlantic white-sided dolphin to the snowshoe hare.
Vuntut National Park
Located in the northwest of Yukon Territory, the park is one of the most faraway national parks in Canada. The 4,345-square-mile park, which was built in 1995, has large wetlands in the south, known as Old Crow Flats, which are home to half a million birds and many kinds of other animals such as grizzly bears and muskrats.
Banff National Park
Banff National Park in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, which was built in 1885, is famous for the clear waters of Lake Louise, the amazing glaciers (冰川) of Icefields Parkway, and the 11,850-foot-tall Mount Forbes. The town of Banff is also within the park, which hosts the Banff Mountain Film Festival and is home to many cultural museums.
Waterton Lakes National Park
The park has high mountains, thick forests, colorful grassland, impressive rivers, and clear lakes. Built in 1895, Waterton Lakes is home to the 9,547-foot-tall Mount Blakiston—a popular climbing spot and the highest point within the park. The park protects over 60 species of mammals and more than 250 species of birds.
1. Of the four national parks, which is the youngest?| A．Banff National Park. | B．Vuntut National Park. |
| C．Waterton Lakes National Park. | D．Prince Edward Island National Park. |
| A．Those who are interested in culture. |
| B．Those who want to protect the environment. |
| C．Those who are studying the old town. |
| D．Those who want to take an adventurous trip. |
| A．To introduce Canada’s national parks. |
| B．To praise the effort made by Parks Canada. |
| C．To call on people to protect wild animals. |
| D．To show the importance of national parks |
10 . Australia is a fantastic country that boasts a variety of breathtaking natural attractions and cultural hot spots. Here are some of the best tourist destinations to visit in Australia.
The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most iconic natural wonders of the world, located off the coast of Queensland. It is the world’s largest coral reef system, home to over 1,500 species of fish and hundreds of different types of coral. Visitors can snorkel or scuba dive to explore the vibrant underwater ecosystem, or take a scenic flight above the reef for a bird’s eye view.
Ayers Rock
Ayers Rock is a large sandstone rock formation located in the heart of the Australian outback (内陆). It is sacred to native Australians, who have lived in the area for over 10,000 years. Visitors can take guided tours to learn about the history and cultural significance of Ayers Rock, or hike around the base of the rock to see its impressive size up close.
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most recognizable landmarks. Completed in 1973, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of modern architecture. Visitors can take a guided tour to learn about the building’s history and design, or attend a performance in one of its many theaters.
The Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is a scenic coastal drive that stretches over 240 kilometers along the southern coast of Victoria. It offers stunning views of rough cliffs, primitive beaches, and towering rock formations like the twelve apostles (使徒). Visitors can stop at lookout points along the way, or take a helicopter ride for a truly unforgettable experience.
1. Where can people go to see diverse marine life?| A．Ayers Rock. | B．The Great Ocean Road. |
| C．Sydney Opera House. | D．The Great Barrier Reef. |
| A．Its landscape was made by hand. |
| B．It has a history of over 10,000 years. |
| C．Guided tours are available at Ayers Rock. |
| D．UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site. |
| A．Taking a flight above the road. | B．Attending a theater performance. |
| C．Driving along the coast. | D．Diving into the deep sea. |
