1 . Once home to kings and queens, palaces were built not only to act as royal residences (皇家官邸), but to project power. Due to their artistic, cultural and historical value, palaces now make for some of the most popular tourist attractions and museums around. Let’s get close to the most famous four.
Forbidden CitySince it was built in 1406, the Forbidden City has been the center of Beijing, as well as China. Protected by a high wall, the palace holds some 980 different buildings. These show lots of amazing Chinese palatial (宫殿式的) architecture, of which the Hall of Supreme Harmony and Palace of Heavenly Purity are must-see sights. Now it has become the Palace Museum and visitors can enjoy various artworks there.
Winter PalaceOnce the living place of the Russian tsars (沙皇), the Winter Palace now houses the world-famous Hermitage Museum. Built in an Elizabethan Baroque style, its seemingly never-ending green and white walls are said to house over 1.500 rooms, with each of them beautifully decorated. The size of the palace, not to mention the beautiful art and architecture on show, perfectly shows the power of Imperial Russia.
AlhambraLocated on the top of a mountain, Alhambra has long been one of the best-known and recognizable palaces on Earth. Built by the Nasrid sultans in the 13th century, the palace proudly exhibits lots of delicate(精美的) Andalusian architecture, with unique designs and patterns wherever you look. Walking around its gardens is enjoyable, and it will leave you a deep impression.
Palace of VersaillesAlthough Versailles started out as a hunting shelter, it was turned into one of the grandest palaces under Louis XIV. The Sun King decorated and enlarged it, eventually turning it into his royal residence and these at of his government. Many precious artworks were removed and placed in the Louvre following the French Revolution. Now, many repairs have seen the palace returned to its former glory.
1. Which is on the mountaintop?A.The Forbidden City. | B.The Winter Palace. |
C.Alhambra. | D.The Palace of Versailles. |
A.It has always been well protected since the very beginning. |
B.It was not designed to serve as a royal residence. |
C.It has the largest number of rooms of the four. |
D.It was built in an Elizabethan Baroque style. |
A.News. | B.Education. | C.Culture. | D.Fashion. |
2 . As a child, Cruz Avila walked through the forest every day in central Mexico’s Amanalco-Vall de Bravo Basin. She would pick wood and medicinal plants. She also learned to find birds and identify the different trees near her home. Avila learned that listening to a waterfall is a good medicine for the soul and the body.
Several months ago, she and other residents decided to make these walks an attraction for tourists. Their goal is to create a source of income, preserve the forest and support responsible medicine for the soul tourism. In 2021, Avila and other community members attended training as nature guides.
In recent years, residents of the forest communities have suffered from tourism that’s not environmentally sustainable (可持续的). In early April 2022, the communities officially presented their alliance (联盟). One of the people presenting it was Avila, and her voice echoed (附和) the feelings shared by many who are part of this project. “To us, forests are our home,” she said. “We want to take care of them as we take care of our home. We invite hikers and tourists to come to see our house, to get to know and enjoy this place with respect and care.”
Avila said her community has developed a sustainable tourism plan based on hiking and workshops. They also plan to have a viewing platform ready by 2023.
Avila said she plans to start promoting her hiking project, “I’m going to take visitors to a place called El Caballero, and halfway through, with the other neighbors, we’ll offer them a workshop on making pulque and bread,” she said. Pulque is a drink made from a plant that grows in the region.
She believes the tourism project will receive support from visitors. She thinks it will be especially popular with those who are eager to help protect the forests and want to learn about forest communities.
1. Why does the author describe Avila’s childhood in paragraph 1?A.To explain the source of medicine. |
B.To prove the importance of the forest. |
C.To introduce the lifestyle of local teens. |
D.To memorize the good days of children. |
A.Sustainable rural tourism. |
B.Respect for the local culture. |
C.The restoration of destroyed forests. |
D.The end of some tourism companies. |
A.An experience of identifying trees |
B.A chance to swim in a lake |
C.A permission to pick medicinal plants. |
D.A workshop to make pulque and bread. |
A.Memorizing the Good Days in the Forests |
B.Showing Respect for the Traveling Routes |
C.Promoting Sustainable tourism to Protect the Forests |
D.Developing the Local Traveling Business |
3 . Whether you feel like taking a road trip, or you just need some fun, you’ll enjoy this list of popular tourist attractions.
Alabama: Gulf Coast Beaches
If Alabama wasn’t the location for your next summer beach vacation, you may want to reconsider. There are 32 miles of white sands that have washed down from the Appalachian Mountains for thousands of years. That’s probably why over six million people visit Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches every year. Ten dollars per person.
Alaska: Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise
Alaska is the place to go for spotting breathtaking (令人惊叹的) wildlife. In fact, the number of visitors who travel to Alaska to see wildlife has increased 45 percent. The Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise will bring you up close to whales, sea lions, and sea birds. A five-hour trip that starts at noon and covers 55 miles of sea will be the best $98 you’ve ever spent.
Arkansas: Hot Springs National Park
Skip the beach and choose a new type of relaxation at Hot Springs National Park. It’s America’s oldest national and the smallest national park. There’s a no-booking policy, perfect for travelers rolling through. Doors open at 8 a.m., so get there early!
Connecticut: Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History is a must stop if you’re traveling nearby Yale University. It attracts plenty of people and has many collections including New England birds, dinosaurs, Greek and Roman antiquities, and even an Egyptian mummy. Adults pay $13 for entry, but if you want to visit for free, go on a Thursday.
Don’t miss the four best tourist attractions.1. Why do many people go to Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches?
A.It has a good and convenient location. | B.It has a history of thousands of years. |
C.It has tens of miles of white sands. | D.The Appalachian Mountains are beautiful. |
A.Five hours before it opens. | B.Five hours after it opens. |
C.Before 8 a.m. | D.Before twelve o’clock at noon. |
A.Many people go there to see collections. | B.You needn’t pay for it on certain days. |
C.It makes you not want to leave. | D.It’s very beautiful and attractive. |
4 . Come and take a space walk in a new dimensíon!
Reach for the stars at the Euro Space Center. Find out everything you need to know about space — from the origins of the space to the future exploration plans. Light, sound and special effects help to bring your space tour to life. Throughout your tour, our specially trained guides will answer your questions and provide you with any information you need.
Begin your tour with our exhibition (展览) about the planets, then move on to the Space Lab and see some of the experiments done in space. After that, visit our international space station, where you can climb into our Space Shuttle model and experience life on board as an astronaut (宇航员).
You will know all about space by now and, to help you further, our Space Center astronaut will tell you about how young people train as astronauts in our training school. Finally, you can watch our amazing Space Show in our IMAX cinema. It will give support to everything you have learned during your visit.
Outside we have a large car and coach park (no charge), and an outdoor exhibition including a solar system, full-size rocket models, a huge sundial and outdoor games. Don’t worry if it rains — much of this is under cover.
After that, why not visit our restaurant Resto Space for food and drink on a space theme (主题)? And don’t forget our Space Shop, offering you different kinds of gifts to take home.
The Euro Space Center is open every day during school holidays. Opening times are 10:00-5:00. For ticket information, call our booking service on +32-61-650133. Or you can email us for up-to-date entry information at info@eurospacecenter.be .
Euro Space Center
B-6890 Transinne, Belgium
1. In the Space Lab, people can ______.A.design spaceship models | B.communicate with astronauts |
C.see experiments carried out in space | D.visit the international space station |
A.Resto Space. | B.Space Shop. | C.Space Shuttle. | D.Space Show. |
A.give tourists advice | B.share life experience |
C.introduce space knowledge | D.attract people to the tour |
5 . Global Works provides international travel programs that help teens learn about the world.
Costa Rica: Wild AdventureThis service program brings you into a wildlife reserve, where you will do some voluntary work
to help protect local animals. After an overnight white-water rafting (漂流) trip, you get to work on sea turtle protection projects on Costa Rican beaches!
GRADES: 9 — 12 DAYS: 21 DESTINATION: Costa Rica
FOCUS: Wildlife Protection
AVG. GROUP SIZE:18 Students/3 Staff
Fiji Islands: Sunny Service and Island Immersion (沉浸)Looking for an unforgettable travel program? Join our Fijian family! Experience Fijian life firsthand and contribute to service projects that bring us to the heart of the local community. In this teen volunteer program, you will have a chance to play with the local kids and teach them English!
GRADES: 9 — 12 DAYS: 17 DESTINATION: Fiji Islands
FOCUS: Working with Children
AVG. GROUP SIZE:16 Students/2 Staff
Puerto Rico: Hurricane ReliefThis is a hands-on service trip focused on hurricane (飓风) relief and disaster prevention efforts. Home repair work is the heart of this program. The projects we work on will help families and communities to deal with a future hurricane.
GRADES: 9 — 12 DAYS: 8 DESTINATION: Puerto Rico, United States
FOCUS: Building Services
AVG. GROUP SIZE:18 Students/3 Staff
France: French ImmersionWant more than just a standard France teen travel program? This French adventure has it all! From the Palais de Versailles to the French Alps, your journey introduces you to some of France’s most attractive sites and stories.
GRADES: 9 — 12 DAYS: 21 DESTINATION: France
FOCUS: French Immersion
AVG. GROUP SIZE: 18 Students/3 Staff
1. What can students do in Fiji Islands: Sunny Service and Island Immersion?A.Teach kids French. | B.Learn about disaster. |
C.Play with children. | D.Visit attractive sites. |
A.Target grades. | B.Destination. | C.Group size. | D.Focus. |
A.To encourage students to volunteer. | B.To share how to spend holidays. |
C.To recommend four destinations. | D.To introduce four travel programs. |
6 . Four best museums in Toronto
Spadina MuseumSpadina Museum, once the house of a well-known Toronto family, is the city’s only museum representing Toronto life from the 1900-1930 period through the lens (镜头) of the wealthy Austin family. Many of the original objects donated by the Austin family include furniture, artworks, letters, and even grocery lists. Don’t miss out on the themed parties in the summer, where you will have a wonderful time with other participants.
Address: 285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2V5The Black Creek Pioneer Village
It is a living history museum recreating 19th-century Ontario. Visitors can explore over 40 buildings, participate in activities like candle and soap making, and witness presentations of traditional crafts. With animals like horses, chickens, and goats, the village offers an immersive (沉浸式的) experience, transporting visitors back in time.
Address: 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, North York, ON M3J 2P3The Royal Ontario Museum(ROM)
Opened in 1914, the Royal Ontario Museum is Canada’s largest and most comprehensive museum. It has about 13 million artworks that are well-known at home and abroad, cultural objects and natural history items, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. Combining its original heritage architecture with the contemporary extension designed by the famous architect Daniel Libeskind, the ROM serves as a national landmark for all to enjoy.
Address: 100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON MSS 2C6The Fort York National Historic Site (Fort York)
At Fort York, visitors can explore a number of historic buildings including the visitor centre, which features a number of interactive displays that tell the story of Fort York and the role it played in the War of 1812. With year-round programming, including guided tours, exhibits, and educational programs, the site offers a comprehensive experience.
Address: 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K91. What can visitors do at Spadina Museum?
A.Purchase some groceries. |
B.Attend a party in the summer. |
C.Donate some old furniture and artworks. |
D.Communicate with a well-known Toronto family. |
A.It offers visitors free transportation. |
B.It engages visitors in hands-on activities. |
C.It features a lot of historic buildings. |
D.It educates visitors about animal conservation. |
A.Spadina Museum. |
B.The Black Creek Pioneer Village. |
C.The Royal Ontario Museum. |
D.The Fort York National Historic Site. |
1. What did Tim’s father fail to do last year?
A.Join a family trip. | B.Finish his project. | C.See Tim in Paris. |
A.Germany. | B.Egypt. | C.Spain. |
A.Trying Spanish food. | B.Buying local clothing. | C.Riding a camel. |
A.Go to a market. | B.Buy some souvenirs. | C.Take a lot of pictures. |
8 . Whether you feel like taking a trip, or you just need some fun, you’ll enjoy this list of popular tourist attractions.
Alabama: Alabama Gulf Coast Beaches
If Alabama wasn’t the location for your next summer beach vacation, you may want to reconsider. There are 51 kilometers of white sand beaches made almost entirely of quartz grains (石英颗粒) washed down from the Appalachian Mountains thousands of years ago. That’s probably why over six million people visit Alabama’s Gulf Coast Beaches every year. Ten dollars per person.
Alaska: Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise
Alaska is the place to go for spotting breathtaking (令人惊叹的) wildlife. In fact, the number of visitors who travel to Alaska to see wildlife has increased by 45 percent. The Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise will bring you up close to whales, sea lions and sea birds. It is a five-hour trip that starts at noon and covers 88 kilometers of sea, and it will be the best $98 you ever spent.
Arkansas: Hot Springs National Park
Skip the beach and choose a new type of relaxation at Hot Springs National Park. It’s America’s oldest national park. It is also the only urban national park. You don’t need to make reservations (预订). Doors open at 8 a. m., so get there early!
Connecticut: Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History is a must stop if you’re travelling nearby Yale University. It attracts plenty of people and has many collections including New England birds, dinosaurs, Greek and Roman antiquities (古董), and even an Egyptian mummy (木乃伊). Adults pay $13 for entry, but if you want to visit for free, go on a Thursday.
1. Why do many people visit Alabama Gulf Coast Beaches?A.It has a good and convenient location. | B.It has a history of thousands of years. |
C.It has long white sand beaches. | D.The Appalachian Mountains are beautiful. |
A.Arkansas: Hot Springs National Park. | B.Alaska: Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise. |
C.Alabama: Alabama Gulf Coast Beaches. | D.Connecticut: Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. |
A.It attracts plenty of people. | B.It is beautiful and attractive. |
C.It is free on certain days. | D.It is the smallest museum in America. |
9 . From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are London’s most visited tourist attractions. Many of London’s top attractions are free, making them affordable places to learn about some culture. Whether you prefer history or modern art, you’ll find it at one of these must-visit spots.
British Museum
The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Some exhibitions require tickets.
National Gallery
The greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square, London’s National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Some exhibitions require tickets.
Coca-Cola London Eye
The Coca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of London’s skyline. It has some of London’s best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tons and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of London’s most famous landmarks — all in just 30 minutes!
Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds, you’ll come face-to-face with some of the world’s most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you’ll meet influential figures from show business, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
1. What do the British Museum and the National Gallery have in common?A.Both exhibit modern and contemporary art. |
B.Both are on the banks of the Thames. |
C.Both have vast spaces and special shapes. |
D.Both have chargeable exhibitions. |
A.the Coca-Cola London Eye | B.the British Museum |
C.the National Gallery | D.the Tate Modern |
A.enjoy Shakespeare’s works | B.see figures of many influential people |
C.watch Lady Gaga’s performance | D.talk to some famous people |
10 . There are many things to do in Macao. Macao is small, but that just means you can do and see a lot in a short amount of time.
Try the Macao Tower Bungee JumpThe Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of entertainment activities.
One of the activities is the bungee jump, which is popular with extreme sports lovers. The bungee-jumping height is 233 meters, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial bungee jump in the world.
Enjoy the Egg Tart of MacaoOne of the must-try local foods in Macao is the egg tart. This dessert is different from the Cantonese egg tart. One of the visible differences is the slightly burned caramel (焦糖) top. The creamy filling, tasty crust (酥皮) and the burned caramel top create an incredible mixture of flavor.
Gradually, the bakery has become a fixed tourist spot in Macao, where the queue outside will never be empty.
Grab a Selfie at the Ruins of St. PaulThe Ruins of St. Paul is one of the signature landmarks of Macao. The ruins consist of the St. Paul’s College and the Church of St. Paul, built in 1580. However, after three intense fires in 1595, 1601 and 1835, the church was seriously damaged.
Watch the Macao Grand PrixRacing through the small streets and roads of this tiny city, the Macao Grand Prix circuit (巡回赛) is the only street circuit racing in the world for car and motorcycle races. The Macao Grand Prix is a major worldwide car-racing event held every year, featuring over 300 top drivers a year.
1. Where should you go if you are an extreme sports lover?A.The Macao Tower. | B.The small streets in Macao. |
C.The Ruins of St. Paul. | D.The St. Paul’s College. |
A.The creamy filling. | B.The tasty crust. |
C.The slightly burned caramel top. | D.The mixture of flavor. |
A.It is the most famous site in Macao. | B.It was built in 1595. |
C.It was rebuilt only once. | D.It was damaged badly. |