1 . Best Places to Visit in England
As the largest part of the United Kingdom, England is home to many great places to visit. The following destinations are some of the best.
LondonOf course, most visitors to England will arrive in London. It’s home to a long list of famous sights as well as beautiful green spaces. It also houses some of the best museums on the planet, many of which are free. See the city from above by riding the London Eye or run into famous people at Madame Tussauds (杜莎夫人蜡像馆).
LiverpoolLiverpool is well known as the place that started The Beatles, though you’ll find a lot more to do there than visit The Beatles Museum. Spend time in the pubs chatting with the locals, go shopping at Liverpool One and enjoy the beaches. Art lovers will enjoy Liverpool’s excellent art sight.
BathSome people say Bath is England’s most beautiful small city, named for its natural hot springs that served as ancient Roman baths (浴缸) 2,000 years ago. And, today, it’s the only place in the United Kingdom where you can bathe in naturally hot, mineral-rich waters just like the Romans did long ago. Enjoy rooftop baths with wonderful views over this Georgian city, dine in award-winning restaurants and stay in romantic hotels.
DoverDover, located in White Cliffs Country, offers a rich history as well as peaceful countryside and a breathtaking coastline. This area has a unique place in history. You could easily spend weeks experiencing this area’s castles, like Dover Castle as well as the Secret War Time Tunnels, once used as an underground hospital.
1. What can visitors do in London?A.Have a bath in naturally hot water. |
B.Visit The Beatles Museum for free. |
C.Enjoy the city’s view from the London Eye. |
D.Learn about its music at Madame Tussauds. |
A.London. | B.Liverpool. | C.Bath. | D.Dover. |
A.It is in Liverpool. |
B.It is a 2,000-year-old art sight. |
C.It looks like Dover Castle. |
D.It was an underground hospital before. |
2 . Thinking of where to travel next? Check out these top destinations and pick your favorites!
PortugalIf you are looking for a cost-effective destination that is safe and has a lot of attractions and activities, Portugal is definitely the place to go. Portugal was recently recognized as the best European destination at the World Travel Awards. Some of the main places to visit in Portugal include the capital city of Lisbon and the city of Porto at a cost unmatched in Europe. Portugal is also one of the safest destinations in Europe and is becoming very popular with travelers; you need to visit it before the crowds take over!
IcelandIf you are looking for a destination that provides exciting adventures to visit, Iceland surely fits the bill any time of the year. You can take part in glacier (冰川) hiking, experience the Northern Lights around the country and enjoy the lively nightlife in its capital Reykjavik. You will not have a boring moment in Iceland!
IrelandIf you want to get away from the large crowds of Europe but still enjoy amazing food, history, road trips and nature, Ireland is the destination for you. The destination provides great value for visitors and a very relaxing environment.
Warning: you may have to give way to sheep on the road!
South AfricaIf you ask children what their favorite animal is, lions and giraffes must be on the top ten list. Then ask them if they’d like to see them for real! The thought of Africa as a family holiday destination might be a bit scary if you’ve never been there, so why not make South Africa your first adventure into this amazing land? With beautiful beaches, great weather and all those favorite wild animals, you’ll also find South Africa can be budget (预算) friendly as well.
1. What can we learn from the second paragraph?A.Portugal is a safe place to visit. |
B.Tourists will not feel crowded in Portugal. |
C.Tourists won’t pay for tickets in Portugal. |
D.Portugal offers more attractions than other Europeans countries. |
A.You can have a lively daytime. | B.You can enjoy peaceful nightlife. |
C.You can experience a natural wonder. | D.You can surely have an ice-snow holiday. |
A.Portugal. | B.Ireland. | C.Iceland. | D.South Africa. |
3 . Wisconsin’s Great Lakes are home to great lighthouses. Here are some lighthouses worth visiting along Lake Michigan, from south to north.
Wind Point, Racine
This 108-foot lighthouse on a point north of Racine was built in 1880. It’s open for tours and climbs up the tower from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first Sunday of the month, June through October, and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the Saturday before that Sunday, July through September. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids aged between 6 and 11. The park and beach around the lighthouse are open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
North Point, Milwaukee
This 74-foot lighthouse alongside a Queen Anne style keeper’s quarters is a landmark in the city’s Lake Park. After the coast guard decommissioned (停用) it in 1997, it stood vacant (空置的) until a friendly group restored the structure and opened it as a museum in 2007. Tours are now offered from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday year round, plus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the summer. Tours cost $8 for adults, $5 for seniors (65+) and $5 for students and kids (5-11).
Port Washington Breakwater (防波堤)
This Art Deco-style lighthouse replaced an older wooden structure in 1935 as part of a Works Progress Administration project. Tours aren’t available of the small structure, but visitors can walk along the 2,500-foot breakwater to get a closer look.
Rawley Point, Two Rivers
This lighthouse is worth a visit not only for its steel tower rising 113 feet above the beach, but also for its location in Point Beach State Forest. Tours are not available of the working lighthouse, but it’s viewable and photographable from the beach. In addition to six miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, the state forest has 17 miles of hiking trails to explore.
1. If a couple go to North Point with their 64-year-old mother and 10-year-old son, how much will they pay?A.$18. | B.$26. | C.$29. | D.$32. |
A.Take a sightseeing bus. |
B.Take a walk along the breakwater. |
C.Enter the structure on foot. |
D.Ride a bike along the path. |
A.Take a photo from the beach. |
B.Explore the hiking trails. |
C.Look around in the working lighthouse. |
D.Relax yourself along the shoreline. |
4 . Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museums, cycling culture and so on. It is the capital city of the Netherlands and often referred to as the “Venice of the North” because of its expansive system of bridges and canals. Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam.
Must-See Attractions
Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers, and coffee shops. You’ll also want to check out Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter in the South District, which is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark. The top museums to visit there are the Rijksmusuem, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum.
If You Have Time
There are several other unique districts in Amsterdam, and you should try to explore as many of them as time allows. The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and is a center for celebrity spotting and nightlife today. The Plantage area has most of the city’s museums and the botanical gardens.
Money Saving Tips
●Unless you really want to see the tulips(郁金香) blooming, avoid booking between mid-March and mid-May. This is when hotel and flight prices rise.
●Look for accommodations in Amsterdam’s South District, where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center.
●Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money.
●Instead of hiring a tour guide, hop on a canal boat. They’re inexpensive and will give you a unique point of view of the city.
Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights, hotels, and rental cars before you book.
1. What can be learned about Amsterdam from this passage?A.The Van Gogh Museum lies in the South District. |
B.The Canal Ring is a place to attract garden lovers. |
C.The Old Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
D.Amsterdam is called the “Venice of the North” because of its location. |
A.arrange a guided tour | B.buy train tickets at the counter |
C.reserve a hotel in the South District | D.book flights between mid-March and mid-May |
A.A magazine. | B.An essay. | C.A report. | D.A website. |
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2. 词数120左右;
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6 . Tiger Conservation Safari: India
December 2022—6 days
Register now at tours @newscientist. com and we will contact you soon with full tour details.
Visit the protected areas of Tadoba in search of the Bengal tiger, putting yourself in forest life.
Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
You will be met on arrival and sent to the 5-star Roseate Hotel. You can spend the day in its rooftop pool overlooking Delhi or explore the city, which may be one of the world’ s largest cities, but building wonders — new and old — fill the city. Mughal treasures, including the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, are added by more recent additions (添加物) to Delhi’ s traditional buildings, such as the Lotus and Akshardham Temples.
Day 2: Journey to Tadoba
Take the early morning flight to Nagpur. On arrival into Nagpur, you will be met by our local guide, who will take you to Tadoba National Park. Part of the park contains Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (保护区), one of India’s most exciting and best-protected tiger reserves.
For the next 4 nights, you will be staying at Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge. Later this evening there will be a welcome dinner.
Days 3-5 : Safari Drives
The next three clays will follow a similar schedule, as you head into Tadoba National Park searching for India’s tigers as well as the park’ s many other wildlife species and birdlife.
The day starts early, usually before sunrise, as this is when the wildlife is at its most active. Mornings begin with tea in bed. Breakfast will normally be taken in the park.
Day 6 : Departure
Go to Nagpur airport for your flight back to Delhi and your journey home. We can make extra days sightseeing with a private guide covering the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, including the Amber Fort and The Taj Mahal. Please ask for more details.
1. What does the author say about Delhi?A.It is the largest city in the world. |
B.It has both ancient and modern buildings. |
C.It is a place with many 5-star hotels. |
D.It has the best-protected tiger reserve in India. |
A.Take a plane. | B.Meet your guide. |
C.Go to the park. | D.Drink tea in the hotel. |
A.Day 1. | B.Day 2. | C.Days 3-5. | D.Day 6. |
7 . Last summer holiday, Aunt Emily took us to a safari park (野生动物园), not far from Liverpool.
I was very happy to go as I had never been to a safari park before. It’s a very interesting park, full of wild animals running freely.
When we got there, we bought our tickets and drove into the park. We were very excited at the thought of going to see the lions. But to get to the lions’ place we had to go through the monkeys’ land first. And that was an unforgettable experience because they climbed all over the car, ate apples and bananas, and threw all kinds of things at us. They seemed very unfriendly.
Anyway, we went on our way to the lions’ place where we had to lock ourselves in the car as we knew lions could be dangerous. A lion came up very close to us. Then it was on the bonnet (车盖). It looked calm but we felt terrified. Aunt Emily, who isn’t very brave, started to call for help. The kids started crying. Only my brother, George, stayed cool. I sounded the horn (喇叭) but nobody heard us.
In the end a guard arrived in his car, and the lion just got off our car and started smelling the guard’s hand as if nothing was the matter.
1. Which animal did the author want to see the most?A.The lions. | B.The elephants. | C.The monkeys. | D.All of them. |
A.Because the monkeys might steal things. | B.Because they were afraid of being robbed. |
C.Because the lions might be dangerous. | D.Because something was wrong with the car. |
A.Excited. | B.Bored. | C.Interested | D.Scared |
A.Aunt Emily. | B.George. | C.The guard. | D.The author. |
8 . Boats Once in the Canal Became Touring Boats
The River Thames, England
Boating along the River Thames will introduce you to historical places, from the old colleges of Oxford University to the royal (皇室的) palaces of Hampton Court and Windsor Castle, as well as to small English pleasures, such as local pubs and teahouses. For fans of Downton Abbey, the Magna Carta, which can hold eight guests at most, offers a special boat shaped around the show.
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Southern Burgundy, France
Burgundy is a wine lovers’ paradise (天堂). Is there a better way to taste-test all the different wines that the place offers than to boat with a wine taster? Captain Jason Ashcroft runs the Saroche with his wife, chef Dawn Coles, and together they create delicious local wine and foods. Other interesting parts of the tour as you boat along the Canal de Bourgogne: a visit to a 15th-century hospital, Hospice de Beaune and wine-tasting at a vineyard (葡萄园).
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Mosel River, Germany
The best time to take a boat tour in Germany is in the fall, when the leaves are turning. Boats along the Mosel River include visits to Germany’s oldest town, as well as to fairy-tale castles like Burg Eltz and to port towns including Koblenz. Taste Teutonie wines and cooking onboard, and relax in beer gardens at various stops in old-fashioned cities and towns along the way.
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River Po and Bianco Canal, Italy
Italy is all about amazing food, art, and culture, and this boat tour will give you a taste of all three. The tour goes from the Venetian Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and crosses the Canal Bianco. Guests will be able to experience the greatness of Venice as well as smaller, less-visited cities such as Chioggia, Adria, and Ferrara. In Mantua, you will have the opportunity to appreciate a large collection of artworks.
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1. What can visitors see while touring the River Thames?A.A vineyard. | B.Fairy-tale castles. |
C.A famous university. | D.A UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
A.Enjoy wines. | B.Tour port towns. |
C.See an old hospital. | D.Visit the oldest towns. |
A.Mosel River, Germany. | B.Southern Burgundy, France. |
C.The River Thames, England. | D.River Po and Bianco Canal, Italy. |
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