1 . The Best Hidden Beaches in the UK
Nanjizal Beach, Cornwall
Due to its remote location, stunning Nanjizal Beach is usually very quiet. You can reach it by walking along a pretty coastal path from Porthgwarra. The beach has caves to explore and an old watermill to see. It takes about 30 minutes to walk there from Porthgwarra, but it's worth it. The water is shallow and turquoise (蓝绿色的), perfect for a swim. You can bring your dog too because dogs are welcome here all year round.
Rhu Point, Scotland
Rhu Point in Scotland has beautiful white sand and blue water. It’s an isolated beach that you can get to by walking. If the weather is good, you can see great views of the Cuillin on Skye. There are rock pools to look in, and you can find shells on the shore. Keep an eye out for birds and marine animals like sea otters. It’s a lovely place to go for a holiday.
Steephill Cove, Isle of Wight
Steephill Cove on the Isle of Wight is a cute little fishing cove. You can get there by taking a ferry. It has colorful beach huts and sandy beaches. You can watch fishermen and explore rock pools. There are also nice walks nearby with beautiful views. If you walk to Ventnor, you’ll find shops and restaurants. It’s a nice place for a family holiday.
Bamburgh Beach, Northumbria
Bamburgh Beach in Northumbria is famous for its big castle. The beach is long and sandy, perfect for walks and playing in the sand. It’s also good for surfing if you like that. You can see rare birds and seals there. There are also rock pools and sand dunes to explore. It's a nice place to visit if you like nature and history.
1. What do Nanjizal Beach and Rhu Point have in common?| A．Both are dog-friendly. | B．Both are located in remote areas. |
| C．Both feature beautiful white water. | D．Both have numerous caves to explore. |
| A．Nanjizal Beach. | B．Rhu Point. |
| C．Bamburgh Beach. | D．Steephill Cove. |
| A．It is suitable for walks. | B．It is accessible only by ferry. |
| C．It has a large building to explore. | D．It offers rock pools to appreciate. |
2 . The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World
Library of Strahov Monastery (Prague, Czech Republic)
The oldest part of the Library of Strahov Monastery, the Baroque Theological Hall, was established between 1671 and 1674, making the establishment one of the oldest and best preserved historical libraries in the world. Over 200,000 volumes are collected here, with many, of the texts printed between 1501 and 1800.
Old Library of Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland)
Old Library of Trinity College was founded in 1592. Appropriately named the Long Room, this space is located within the Old Library at Trinity College. Previously, the room’s ceiling was flat and only shelved books on the lower level. However, the college was granted a free copy of every book published in Britain and Ireland, requiring the expansion of the cavernous space.
Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
In 1837, a group of 43 Portuguese immigrants and political refugees established the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading to promote their culture in what was the Empire of Brazil. The library was designed by architect Rafael da Silva e Castro in a neo-Gothic style and was inspired by the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon.
Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine (Paris, France)
The library at the Cite de l’architecture et du patrimoine opened its doors in September 2007. It’s a must visit for any architecture lover. Not only because of the amazing location in a Romanesque (罗马式的) sistine, but also because its entire collection is dedicated to works about architecture, and landscaping. The library also houses the largest collection of preserved romanesque wall paintings in France.
1. Which library has the longest history?| A．Old Library of Trinity College. |
| B．Library of Strahov Monastery. |
| C．Cite de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine. |
| D．Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading. |
| A．To remember a famous designer. | B．To accommodate poor Portuguese. |
| C．To spread Portuguese culture. | D．To preserve historical documents. |
| A．Library of Strahov Monastery. |
| B．Old Library of Trinity College. |
| C．Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading. |
| D．Cite de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine. |
3 . Best Places to Visit in January 2024
Argentine Patagonia
Many travelers choose to visit Argentine Patagonia in January due to its warm temperatures and enough daylight hours. Conditions will be ideal for kayaking or rafting on the glacier-fed lakes of the Lake District, located in the northern part of Patagonia. Plus, the weather will be warm enough for a trip to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world and an excellent base for hiking in Tierra del Fuego.
Railay Bench
January is one of the driest months of the year on this Thai peninsula, so you’re likely to encounter sun-soaked days of beaching and kayaking while taking in views of the iconic limestone cliffs. If you’re up for more action, this area is known for its rock climbing, and you’ll also find several caves to explore. Just be sure to book early as accommodations can fill up quickly during the dry season.
Zermatt
Zermatt’s most impressive sight is the world-famous Matterhorn. For breathtaking views, take a cable car to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Europe’s highest mountain station. Here, travelers can explore the attraction’s Glacier Palace, a fascinating attraction with ice tunnels and ever-changing ice sculptures. Thrill seekers can also gaze at this jaw-dropping natural wonder during a helicopter tour, or they can try hiking or skiing one of the area’s 37 other mountains.
St. Kitts & Nevis
This two-island nation boasts excellent sailing conditions, blue waters perfect for snorkeling (潜泳) and forests and volcanoes for those who prefer to explore on land. Plus, if you’re ringing in the new year here, you’ll catch the closing events for the islands’ biggest festival — the St. Kitts and Nevis National Carnival. Regarded as Sugar Mas by the locals, this cull viral celebration makes this one of the sweetest times of year to visit.
1. What can travelers do in Argentine Patagonia?| A．Celebrate the sweetest festivals. | B．Experience water rides. |
| C．Explore rocks and caves. | D．Relax on the beautiful beaches. |
| A．St. Kitts Nevis. | B．Railay Beach. |
| C．Argentine Patagonia. | D．Zermatt. |
| A．A culture magazine. | B．An academic paper. |
| C．A tourism website. | D．A science fiction. |
4 . Now it’s fall, when Europe really comes into its own as the leaves and visitor numbers start to drop. If you’re ready for a different take on Europe this fall, we’ve got ideas.
Alentejo, Portugal
Head to the Alentejo region, Portugal’s rural heartland. Here, you can see Roman remains in its UNESCO-protected capital évora, road trip through peaceful countryside planted with trees and olive groves, and enjoy the wild coast. The conserved Atlantic coastline offers miles of unspoiled beaches and is popular for surfing, with the best waves from autumn to spring.
Val Gardena, Dolomites, Italy
During fall in the Dolomite mountains of Northern Italy, the changing leaves compete with the enrosadira (朝霞) — as the setting sun hits the mountains at just the right angle, causing them to glow pink. It’s an all-out feast for the senses in Val Gardena, whether you’re hiking mountain trails within the UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of Puez-Odle National Park, or tasting the local Ladin cuisine during a three-week food festival.
Thessaloniki, Greece
Greece’s second city sits on the Thermaic Gulf, opening onto the Aegean Sea. Famed for its vast culinary offerings, it’s also mostly bypassed by tourists from the US. During October and November, venture out of the city to take in the changing leaves along the hiking trails near Mount Olympus, 90 minutes southwest of Thessaloniki.
Baden-Baden, Germany
Baden-Baden actually has more appeal in fall, with spectacular views of the surrounding Rhine Valley and Black Forest as the leaves start to glow with color. Autumn’s temperatures are ideal for soaking your bones after a hike in Baden-Baden’s many hot springs like the ones at Caracalla Spa, which first opened in 1877. You can also stop into a winery to sample the wares, as well as local specialties like onion tart.
1. What do Alentejo and Val Gardena share?| A．They are both well-known for hot springs. |
| B．They both feature UNESCO-protected sites. |
| C．They are both situated in the heart of the country. |
| D．They both offer breathtaking mountain landscapes. |
| A．Exploring Roman remains. | B．Surfing on unspoiled beaches. |
| C．Sampling local wine and food. | D．Hiking in the Dolomite mountains. |
| A．A travel magazine. | B．A geography textbook. |
| C．A recipe book. | D．A science journal. |
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. |
6 . Most of us travel with our parents as children and teenagers. For some of us, during the travel, our parents are our inspiration. These trips are normally full of rental cars, beaches, and hamburgers. My family would go to Galiano island every summer, and we did a week in Mexico in 1995, and then we did two different trips to Anaheim to experience the magic of Disney, Universal, and Knott’s Berry Farm.
But all of these are childhood experiences and memories. I didn’t really truly travel with my parents until I was an adult when I got the chance to travel with mom and dad.
I was in New Zealand for a study abroad, and invited my parents to come down for a 2-week road trip around the North Island and then 10 days in Fiji. Why not? They said, as if this was something they were invited to do every day. I didn’t really plan anything, but my mom had done some reading and I knew some highlights after living in New Zealand for 5 months.
I had booked a hotel for their first night in Auckland. The only other preparation I had done was to book a rental car. My parents immediately reached an agreement that I should be the driver, for the whole two weeks. The main reason for this, understandably, was that neither of them had ever been in a country where you drive on the left hand side of the road and on the right hand side of the car. This led to me driving my parents around the entire North Island of New Zealand for 2 weeks! But still, everybody had jobs. Dad had the maps, and mom had the guidebook, and I just took them where they told me to go.
Sometimes, I was asked who I was traveling with. When I said “my parents”, the response was, “Ohhh, older people.” Actually, I have some tips on travelling with parents happily.
1. Which can replace the underlined word “inspiration” in Para. 1?| A．Cooks. | B．Guides. | C．Drivers. | D．Translators. |
| A．They were not used to the driving rules. |
| B．They were afraid of the mountain roads. |
| C．They were too old to drive for a long time. |
| D．They were not familiar with the brand of the car. |
| A．Drive on the Way. | B．Travel with Parents. |
| C．Enjoy New Zealand. | D．Recall the Childhood. |
| A．The argument with parents. | B．The memory in Fiji as a child. |
| C．The scenery during the road trip. | D．The advice on outing with parents. |
