Everyone loves a holiday! A little time off for some much-needed R&R (Rest and Recreation) can be
Everybody has a lineage (宗系). Recently, finding out more about our family origins has gained
This trend has been noticed
Airbnb recently partnered with 23andMe, a DNA testing and analysis company, to offer recommendations that entourage travelers to walk in the footsteps of their forefathers. And they aren’t
A hotel in Dublin has its own “genealogy butler (管家)”,
So next time you think of going on vocation, why not take a DNA test first? Once you know how far your family has come,
2 . Most Famous Libraries in the World
Trinity College Library
Designed by Thomas Burgh, the library is the largest in Ireland. Construction on the Long Room, the library’s 65-meter-long main hall, began in 1712 and lasted 20 years. The original structure only had books on the lower level, but when the library’s shelves were filled in the 1850s, the ceiling was raised to accommodate even more books. Today the Long Room holds 200,000 of the library’s oldest books.
Stuttgart City Library
Opened in 2011, the German library is a splendid light-gray cube consisting of glass blocks designed by Eun Young Yi. Inside it, you’ll find an airy central room, above which sits a multi-story stepped reading room lined with bookshelves. The library towers over the nearby buildings.
Library of Parliament
Taking the form of a Victorian Gothic chapter house complete with 16 flying buttresses, the 1876 Library of Parliament is one of Canada’s prized architectural treasures — it’s on the ten-dollar bill. Architects Thomas Fuller and Chilion Jones took inspiration from the British Museum Reading Room for the structure, lining the central hall with delicate wood shelves and wood carvings.
Rampur Raza Library
Founded in the late 18th century, the Indian library is home to a massive collection of Islamic and Asian texts and objects. The pink structure that houses the collection today was built in 1904 by Nawab Hamid Ali Khan as a mansion of Indo-European style, The Rampur Raza Library was later shifted to this grand building in 1957.
1. Of the following libraries, which is the oldest?A.Trinity College Library. | B.Library of Parliament. |
C.Stuttgart City Library. | D.Rampur Raza Library. |
A.Eun Young Yi. | B.Thomas Burgh. |
C.Nawab Hamid Ali Khan. | D.Thomas Fuller and Chilion Jones. |
A.They house the rarest books. | B.They were unusually designed. |
C.They were expanded as needed. | D.They overlook surrounding buildings. |
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Dear Eric,
Thanks for lead me to some wonderful scenic spot in London.
To begin with, I appreciated the unique landscape of London what I had only seen on the Internet or on TV before. We have visited to many tourist attractions, of which the Big Ben and the British Museum left me the deep impression. More importantly, this trip helps me learn more about the connections between Chinese culture and British culture.
It was pity that we had only a day for our trip, which made me a little regret. How I wish we could have another trip soon. Thanks again but I' m looking forward to your next trip together.
Located in the Haidian Disrict, northwest of Beijing, the Summer Palace is 15 kilometers away from the downtown area, which
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5 . Slowing down was the last thing on Elaine Schaefer's mind when she turned 70 last year. She'd enjoyed an ambitious travel schedule for the previous decade. She didn't feel too old to travel.
Yet many people are asking that slightly embarrassing question: Can you be too old to travel? The travel industry has already responded. Try renting a car in Europe, for example. In Croatia, Schaefer wouldn't be able to this year, because the maximum age is 70. Insurance companies require higher rates; tour operators limit certain activities. That feels like a " no" for many travelers.
Definitely some folks should think twice before traveling, but not only based on their age. It's their level of fitness, says Kirsten Veldman, a former tour guide who now edits a retirement blog. She recalls a 93-year-old who was disabled and traveling alone on a Caribbean tour. "You can't expect to ask a tour leader to be there for you 24/7 for medical care. " she says. "Tour guides don't have the time, skills, and knowledge for it. So, in this case, my advice is: he shouldn't have traveled with us in this situation. "
But some tour operators serve older travelers. For example, Grand Circle Travel started in 1958 to serve senior members. “We have travelers into their 80s and even 90s. Some travel as a couple and some alone,” says company spokeswoman Ann Shannon. “We have no age limit.”
If you ask travel experts, they'll tell you that age is just a number. It's a question of physical, and to a certain extent, mental ability. "Many of our travelers are retired, focused on keeping their good health, and are experienced travelers who have a good idea of what to expect, "says Sara Baer-Sinnott, president of Oldways, a food and nutrition nonprofit that operates tours. "Someone in their 40's may struggle more than someone in their 80s. "
1. What is expected if Schaefer travels in Croatia this year?A.She can rent a car to go around. |
B.She has to pay more insurance fees. |
C.She can join in all kinds of activities. |
D.She will receive 24/7 medical care. |
A.His old age. | B.His lack of money. |
C.His poor health. | D.His in sociable personality. |
A.It is a non-profit traveling organization. |
B.It offers service to a wide range of travelers. |
C.It has a history of more than seven decades. |
D.Its main customers are senior travelers. |
A.Opposed. | B.Supportive. | C.Tolerant. | D.Objective. |
A.Their friend Jane. | B.A weekend trip. | C.A radio programme. |