1 . Ever wondered about the inner workings of the Two Oceans Aquarium (水族馆)? Perhaps you have questions about how our life support systems work, or how and what the animals in our care are fed? Join a guided Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Aquarium and find out!
Meet some of our staff as they carry out their duties; feeding, cleaning and monitoring are all in a day’s work for them. See the animals and exhibits from a completely different point of view, all while our experts share fascinating information about how we make the aquarium magic happen.
● Behind-the-Scenes Tour details:
Guided tours take place at 10:00 and 13:00 daily and last up to 75 minutes. Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete an indemnity form (保证表).
Your Behind-the-Scenes Tour booking includes general access to public areas of the aquarium for the day.
A maximum of 8 persons can join a tour.
Price:
·R620 per adult (aged 18+)
·R495 per child (aged 8-17)
The Behind-the-Scenes tour is not suitable for children under the age of 8.
Tours must be booked at least 24 hours in advance, subject to availability.
● How to book a Behind-the-Scenes Tour:
Book your Behind-the-Scenes Tour on the official website.
Alternatively, email experience@ aquarium. co. za or call us on +27 (0)21 418 3823 to book your Behind-the-Scenes Tour, or book in person at our Visitor Centre.
Remember — aquarium entry is included for all participants in a Behind-the-Scenes Tour. Anyone accompanying you, but not participating in the tour, will need to book a day ticket to enter.
● Terms and conditions:
Please wear your face mask, comfortable clothes and soft-soled (软底的) shoes appropriate for the beach (no high heels).
Payment is required at least 24 hours prior to secure your booking.
Report to the Visitor Centre at 09:45 for the 10:00 tour or 12:45 for the 13:00 tour to complete your indemnity forms.
Failure to arrive for your tour will result in cancellation and you will be liable (负有偿付责任的) for the full fee.
1. What can you do during the tour?| A．Help clean the aquarium. | B．Feed and care for animals. |
| C．Learn about how the aquarium works. | D．Learn how to do aquarium magic tricks. |
| A．four | B．three | C．two | D．one |
| A．If visitors fail to arrive for the tour, they can’t demand a refund. |
| B．Children of all ages are suitable for the Behind-the-Scenes tour. |
| C．The price of the tickets for two adults and a 10-year-old kid is R 1,735. |
| D．For those who have booked the 13:00 tour, they need to report to the Visitor Centre at 12:45. |
2 . The whale, as big as a locomotive(火车头) jumped out of the water, spinning(旋转) as though for joy, before jumping back under the waves. We watched the scene(场景) silently in astonishment, never having been so close to such a huge, fast-moving creature. It seemed almost possible to count the small shellfish on the whale’s skin.
In early December, gray whales, blue whales, and others had just started heading around the tip of Baja California, Mexico, moving as a community from the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Cortez. It’s in that protected waterway that pregnant whales give birth to their babies. Other whale babies, born the year before, could be seen sailing behind. All whale babies get two trips like this with their mom before they’re ready to start having babies of their own and making the journey on their own.
We’re in one of several small powerboats, sent out by Scuba Caribe, which carries on such tours in Cabo San Lucas. The whales seemed to be, at times, less than 100 feet from our boat when they rushed out of the water. At other times, they would get much closer and swim beside the boat.
“What if one lands on us?” a woman next to me wondered. Fernando Del Toro, the Destination Manager of Scuba Caribe said, “We haven’t had any incident (事件) of whales jumping over our boats as we always keep our distance. We’re sure they themselves are probably careful not to crash into boats. Such an accident would probably also cause them much harm.”
“Everyone can enjoy this magical trip,” said Del Toro. “However, we do not recommend(推荐) it for kids under 5 years old,” he added.
Though conditions on the water vary, our trip was wonderful. Even when the boat sped up to catch up with the whales, there was little need to “hang on”, and some of us remained standing throughout most of the trip. Still, you may want to pack medicine for those who might get seasick while bouncing(颠簸行进) along the waves.
1. How does the author start the text?| A．By telling a story. | B．By asking questions. |
| C．By describing a scene. | D．By giving background information. |
| A．A description of the author’s journey. |
| B．A list of best places for whale-watching. |
| C．An introduction to the travelling of whales. |
| D．A suggestion on taking a whale-watching tour. |
| A．It is suitable for all ages. |
| B．It is much too dangerous. |
| C．It may cause serious damage to wildlife. |
| D．It should be done from a proper distance. |
| A．It was smooth in general. |
| B．It was tiring in particular. |
| C．It was destroyed by a storm. |
| D．It was terrible due to his seasickness. |
3 . Handmade Canberra Market
Event: 29 / 07 / 2022-31 / 07 / 2022
The Handmade Canberra market is an event which happens 4 times each year and it sells jewellery, clothes, pet treats, foods, stationery, toys, garden sculptures and more! The large market is located in the Budawang Pavilion, Conference Centre and Coorong Pavilion at the EPIC (Exhibition Park in Canberra). It generally attracts about 20, 000 visitors over two days.
It is an enjoyable way to spend the day as you walk through the stalls (摊位) enjoying the creativity of the talented (有才能的) people of Canberra and other parts of Australia. The event has free parking and entry (入场) only costs you a small donation (捐赠) to a local organization for helping the needy. If you get hungry after all the shopping, there are a number of delicious food choices in the Coorong Pavilion to choose from, as well as areas to sit and rest your feet.
When the market first began in 2008, the organizer, Julie Nichols, started with 34 stalls — this has now increased to over 290 stalls at each event. Julie Nichols has won several awards (奖) for business, design and tourism because of the success of the market. Handmade Canberra celebrated its 10th birthday in 2018 and it has been a popular event with locals and visitors every year.
With so many goods in one place, the Handmade Canberra market is a relaxing way to have a quiet shop by yourself or to walk around with friends and make a day of it. You are sure to go home with a piece not seen anywhere else.
1. How often does the market usually open up?| A．Once a month. | B．Twice a month. |
| C．Three times a year. | D．Four times a year. |
| A．Parking their cars. |
| B．Entering the market. |
| C．Learning to make objects. |
| D．Eating at the food tasting area. |
| A．To show the development of the market. |
| B．To explain the reason for opening the market. |
| C．To introduce how the market influences locals’ life. |
| D．To tell us how hard the success of the market comes. |
4 .
Have you ever been to Taiwan, China’s biggest island? Do you want to pay a visit there? We’ll show you the best of Taiwan island. A four-day tour. | |
| Places | |
| ▲Sun Moon Lake A beautiful lake. A small island. On one side of the island, the lake looks like the sun，and on the other side it looks like the moon. That is why people call it the Sun Moon Lake. ▲Ali Mountain The nearest mountain around the Sun Moon Lake. A nice experience to have a party with Gaoshan people. A wonderful place to see a very beautiful sunrise. ▲People Lake A great place for swimming, fishing, boating and eating delicious fruit and fresh fish. ▲Gao Xiong A great place to spend a full day shopping. | |
| Price | Book(预定) now |
| Only￥5，000 Including: Round-trip plane tickets between Beijing and Taiwan. Bus service around Taiwan. Great tour guide service. | Office hours Monday—Friday: 9:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Tel: 6459-9561 Book by phone now for next month |
| A．September on 7th | B．September on 8th |
| C．September on 10th | D．September on 11th |
| A．Sun Moon Lake | B．Ali Mountain | C．People Lake | D．Gao Xiong |
| A．4:00 pm on Sunday | B．7:00 am on Monday |
| C．4:00 pm on Wednesday | D．7:00 am on Saturday |
| A．News. | B．Sports. | C．Education. | D．Travel. |
5 . There are many resorts in the world. Make your Branson, Missouri vacation easy by booking a complete vacation package with general attractions, shows and more. Located in the rolling hills of the Ozarks, Branson also features numerous outdoor activity options for a varied vacation experience.
Two-night Branson Getaway Package
When planning a wonderful holiday to Branson, book the Two-night Branson Getaway Package, which includes two nights of staying, dinner and a show at the Dolly Parton’s Stampede, and admission to the traditional Acrobats (杂技) of Shanghai!
Price: Adult: $156.
Children: Ages 3-19: $81.22, Ages 0-2: Free.
Branson Dolly Parton’s Stampede Getaway
Whether you are planning a weekend holiday in Branson or a short mid-week trip, you will love the Branson Dolly Parton’s Stampede Getaway, which includes two nights of staying and Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner and Show!
Price: Adult: $ 156.
Children: Ages 3-19: $73.01, Ages 0-2: Free.
Silver Dollar City Package
Have the ultimate vacation in Branson with the Silver Dollar City Package, which includes two nights of staying, a two-day pass to Silver Dollar City, and dinner and a show aboard the Showboat Branson Belle!
Price: Adult: $315.
Children: Ages 3-19: $74. 00, Ages 0-2: Free.
Branson’s Fun for Kids Vacation
For an exciting vacation in Branson that children will simply love, book Branson’s Fun for Kids Vacation, which includes two nights of staying, admission to the Branson’s Wild World VIP Animal Adventure, Escape Mini Golf & Jungle Arcade, Hamners’ Unbelievable Magic Show, Fritz’s Adventure, a one-day pass to Silver Dollar City and admission to the Dolly Parton’s Stampede!
Price: Adult: $ 474.
Children: Ages 3-19: $68.78, Ages 0-2: Free.
1. Which vacation package will you choose if you want to watch a Chinese traditional art?| A．Silver Dollar City Package. | B．Branson’s Fun for Kids Vacation. |
| C．Two-night Branson Getaway Package. | D．Branson Dolly Parton’s Stampede Getaway. |
| A．$389. | B．$463. | C．$704. | D．$778. |
| A．Two nights of staying. | B．Silver Dollar City tickets. |
| C．A show at the Dolly Parton’s Stampede. | D．Admission to the Acrobats of Shanghai. |
6 . Famous Movie Scene Locations
Kathmandu. Nepal
Ancient cities always provide a great back drop, as moviegoers are transported back in time to places that remain untouched by the outside world. In Doctor Strange. Benedict Cumberbatch plays a brilliant surgeon. Searching for a cure, he travels to a sacred place known as “Kamar Taj”. seeking the guidance of “The Ancient One”. With fantastic traditional architecture colourful street markets and sacred temples. Kathmandu was the perfect setting, as its rich history was juxtaposed(映射)against the amazing special effects used to transport actors across space and time.
Italy
The movie Angels and Demons is like a treasure map for history and travel lovers, with dozens of incredible(and real)places that tourists can easily find. After the great success of The Da Vinci Code, Tom Hanks returned as Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist trying to prevent an attack against The Vatican. Rome’s oldest and most famous sites receive all of the attention they deserve, including the Pantheon, the Sistene Chapel, St. Peter’s Square, the Basilica. the Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain, to name just a few.
New Zealand
New Zealand got a huge tourism increase after The Lord of the Rings trilogy(三部曲)pushed it into the spotlight. Moviegoers were blown away by the film’s vast. unspoiled nature, amazing mountain ranges, and…Hobbit Holes. If you travel to Hobbiton. you can tour the set, see where famous scenes were filmed, stay overnight at the Green Dragon Inn and eat at The Shire’s Rest café.
Paris. France
Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, filmed almost entirely on the location, features Owen Wilson as a struggling writer. In this film, every night at midnight Wilson is transported back to Paris in the 1920s, where he finds true inspiration, and true love.
1. Where will you go if you want to experience time travel?| A．Kathmandu, Nepal. | B．Italy. | C．New Zealand. | D．Paris, France. |
| A．A surgeon. | B．A writer. | C．A symbologist. | D．A travel lover. |
| A．Benedict Cumberbatch. | B．Tom Hanks. |
| C．Woody Allen. | D．Owen Wilson. |
7 . Travelling can be a fun way to gain life experiences, especially during a week-long autumn break. But what if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip?
Save money. This probably is the most important preparation for travelling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you’ll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.
Plan sensibly. Write down how much you expect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.
Travel in groups.
Pack necessary things. The most important things to take are not always clothes.
Use the Internet. The net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www. Travelcity. com, www. Bargainslowestfar. com and www. Economic travelcity. com.
By making full preparations, even students can enjoy the travel.
| A．Plan ahead of time. |
| B．Take what you need along. |
| C．Don’t worry. Here are some useful suggestions. |
| D．Find someone who is interested in visiting the same place. |
| E．Remember medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant. |
| F．Before the trip, the most important thing is to plan the route(路线). |
| G．Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime. |
| A. hike B. requires C. hosts D. man-made E. attraction F. Belonging G. peak H. introduce I. romantic J. fascinating K. sun-bathe |
Touring “Treasure Island”
Chinese mainland tourists will be able to visit Taiwan via charted flights in July according to two landmark agreements signed on June 13. So, 21st Century invited two young Taiwanese to
Yangming Mountain, north of Taipei
Young couples can definitely enjoy a
Ali Mountain, Jiayi County
Ali Mountain is the general name for 18 hills. The highest
Taipei 101 tower, Taipei
The 101-floor landmark is one of the world’s tallest completed skyscrapers. Besides the shops inside and outside the tower, Taipei 101
Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Memorial Hall and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei
The squares in front of these halls are open all day to the public. They have become a paradise to colleges students, who often meet there for an activity that
The Taj Mahal, in Agra, India,
In the 1990s, India’s Supreme Court ordered
Now and then, workers use a mud paste (泥巴膜) to remove dirt
More action needs to be taken
10 . Long Beach, a 28-mile area of beach, lies in southwestern Washington, and is generally called Long Beach Peninsula. Communities there take you back to old days of a simple life.
Bird watching
There are different kinds of birds on Long Beach.
Horses
A popular activity on Long Beach is horseback riding. Two businesses in the city of Long Beach offer guided horseback tours along the beach: Black Country Wilderness Outfitters and Skipper’s Equestrian Center.
Camping
Swimming and other activities
Swimming is allowed, but you must be careful.
Enjoy your trip to Long Beach, Washington!
| A．It is the most exciting activity here. |
| B．Here, visitors can relax and enjoy the good of a total rest. |
| C．You may also bring your own horse. |
| D．It’s best if you watch them from a distance and don’t try to frighten them. |
| E．The waters are very cold and dangerous. |
| F．RV and tent camping aren’t allowed on the beach. |
| G．Many camping lovers are attracted to Long Beach. |
