1 . Do you want to go to take a vacation in Northern Ireland? If you do, here are some places where you can go.
The Sperrins, County Derry and Tyrone
The Sperrins are Northern Ireland's largest mountains and also its least explored. Starting from Strabane in County Tyrone to the shores of Lough Neagh in the east, Northern Ireland＇s largest upland area is a designated （指定的）Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Mournes, County Down
The wild scenery of the Mourne Mountains sweeps down to the sea. It is the place where C. S. Lewis found his fantastic winter-land ofNarnia come to shape in his mind, which inspired him to write The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.The Mourne Mountains in County Down are famous for a lot of things such as challenging peaks and clear lakes.
Dunluce Castle,County Antrim
The ruin of Dunluce Castle sees a long and amaz- ing history.The castle was first built on the amazing coastal cliffs （悬崖）of north County Antrim by the MacQuillan family around 1500. The earliest written record of the castle was in 1513. The amazing history of Dunluce is matched by tales of how the castle kitchens fell into the sea one stormy night in 1639.
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge,County Antrim
Connected to the cliffs by a rope bridge across the Atlantic Ocean,Carrick-a-Rede Island (home to a single building- a fisherman's small house) is the final destination. Suspended （悬空的）almost 100 ft （30m） above sea level， the rope bridge was first made by a fisherman 350 years ago.In 2016,Carrick-a-Rede welcomed the highest number of visitors ever to this exciting rope bridge experience.
1. Who would most probably be attracted to the Sperrins?| A．People loving local cultures. |
| B．People loving historic places. |
| C．People interested in natural views. |
| D．People interested in meeting new people. |
| A．disappointed | B．puzzled |
| C．frightened | D．inspired |
| A．It has a long and amazing history. |
| B．It has been repaired several times. |
| C．It sits below some fantastic coastal cliffs. |
| D．It's the earliest castle in Northern Ireland. |
| A．Visit a very old castle. |
| B．Walk on a rope in the sky. |
| C．Experience a very special bridge. |
| D．Pay visits to some fisherman's houses. |
| A．To encourage readers to take a vacation. |
| B．To explain the value of visiting Northern Ireland. |
| C．To compare some attractions in Northern Ireland. |
| D．To introduce some attractions in Northern Ireland. |
This 7,000-square-foot museum aims to entertain and educate children up to age 9. In its Global City exhibit, people can go shopping for groceries, order lunch at a diner, pretend that they’re doctors or construction workers, and more. In other fun exhibits, they learn about Austin’s history, explore the world of water, and experience life on a large Texas farm.
Open time: From Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.
On Sunday, 12:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.
Address: 201 Colorado St, Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: 512-4722499
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Founded in 1899, it is the world’s oldest children’s museum, featuring interactive exhibits, workshops, and special events. The Mystery of Things teaches children about cultural and scientific objects and Music Mix welcomes young virtuosos (名家).
Open time: From Wednesday to Friday, 2:00 p.m.～5:00 p.m.
On Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.
Address: 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, New York 1213
Phone: 718-7354400
Children’s Discovery Museum
This museum’s hand-on exhibits explore the relationships between the natural and the created worlds, and among people of different cultures and times. Exhibits include Streets, a 5/8-scale copy of an actual city, with streets lights, and waterworks, which shows how pumps can move water through a reservoir system.
Open time: From Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.
On Sunday, from noon. Closed on holidays.
Address: 180 Woz Way, Guadalupe River Park, San Jose, California 95110
Phone: 408-2985437
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
This museum is the largest of its kind. Exhibits cover science, culture, space, history, and explorations. Among them are the Space Quest Planetarium (additional fee), the 33-foot-high Water Clock, the Playscape gallery for preschools, and the Dinosphere exhibit, along with hand-on science exhibits.
The largest gallery, the Center for Exploration, is designed for ages 12 and up.
Open time: From Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.
Closed on Thanksgiving Day and December 25.
Address: 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
Phone: 317-3343322
1. Suppose that December 25 is Tuesday, which of the following museums can you visit?| A．Austin Children’s Museum. | B．Brooklyn Children’s Museum. |
| C．Children’s Discovery Museum. | D．Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. |
| A．Texas | B．New York | C．California | D．Indiana |
| A．the Center for Exploration | B．the Space Quest Planetarium |
| C．the Global City exhibit | D．Waterworks |
| A．culture | B．history | C．explorations | D．special events |
| A．ask adults to visit museums |
| B．compare some museums and decide which one is the best |
| C．introduce some museums and encourage parents to visit them with their children |
| D．introduce some exhibits and museums to foreigners |
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1. Whom will Better China Trip serve mainly?| A．The citizens who live or work in Beijing. |
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4 . If you still haven’t decided where to go for the coming holiday, we have a list for you.
Nice
Nice, a beautiful city on the Mediterranean, draws attention with its cultural wealth. Known as the place where the rich take a vacation in the world, Nice is one of the most expensive cities in Europe. Despite this, it is a city where French retirees and the young come on holiday, especially during festival times.
Barcelona
Barcelona is considered among the most popular summer vacation destinations in Spain. Here, apart from the touristic spots, the unique city architecture is also fascinating. Especially after hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics, the city has become a tourism center.
There is everything for you to have a pleasant trip in this Mediterranean city, such as amazing nightlife, beautiful beaches and stadium tours for football fans.
Mykonos
The most popular island of Greece is Mykonos Island. Mykonos, decorated with white houses and windmills, is one of Yuninstan’s first islands that were opened to tourism.
Mykonos guarantee（提供）you a pleasant holiday. You have whatever you want, fun parties on the island, museums, and beaches with sparkling sea…
Casablanca
Casablanca, which means “white house” in Spanish, is the most important tourism developed city of Morocco. It is already the largest city in Morocco. In fact, this beautiful city is better known for arousing curiosity than the country. This is because of the famous 1942 film Casablanca. Actually, the movie was not shot here, but it still helped build fame.
Naples
When it comes to Italy tour, Naples is now in a position to compete with Rome, Venice, and Milan. Naples should definitely be visited because it has a more friendly atmosphere compared to other crowded touristic places.
Many points of Naples are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Naturally, this city should be visited for a real experience of Italian culture and the best Italian pizza is eaten in Naples.
1. Of the four European cities, _______ is well known for its high expenses.| A．Mykonos | B．Barcelona |
| C．Nice | D．Naples |
| A．The Olympic Games. | B．The sparkling sea. |
| C．The nice beaches. | D．The Mediterranean culture. |
| A．They are both island cities. | B．They both rely on film industry. |
| C．They are both the largest cities. | D．They both have white buildings. |
| A．Because it has the same name with a famous film. |
| B．Because it is where a famous film was shot. |
| C．Because it has a long history. |
| D．Because its tourism is highly developed. |
| A．Tourists feel comfortable and relaxed there. |
| B．It is far behind Rome in tourism. |
| C．It is a place to experience Italian culture. |
| D．Tourists can taste nice pizzas there. |
5 . 4 fun ways to spend a summer day at the beach
Kite-Flying on Long Beach, Washington
The beach at Long Beach is a perfect spot for flying kites. For starters, the beach is long, wide and relatively flat. More importantly, because the town sits on a peninsula (半岛) in the southwest corner of the state, wind can always provide ideal conditions for keeping kites in the sky. Kite-flying in these parts is so famous that Washington State International Kite Festival is organized here every year.
Crabbing in Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts
For a quieter experience, however, take the family to the calmer beaches along Cape Cod Bay, and be sure to bring a tool to dig for crabs that hide in the sand. Though the crabs that can be found here aren’t necessarily meaty, kids and grown-ups love the process of looking for breathing holes and digging for treasure.
Exploring sand hills at Silver Lake, Michigan
Beaches along lakes are just as interesting as ocean beaches—especially when they come with sand hills waiting to be explored. Such is the case with the Silver Lake Sand Hills. The area is famous for the only hills east of Utah to allow motorized vehicles in summer, which means they are a favorite spot for families with kids old enough enough to speed around on Go-Karts(卡丁车).
Surf-fishing along Playalinda Beach, Florida
You don’t have to head out on a boat to fish from the ocean; at least not when the family is vacationing near Playalinda Beach. This stretch of shoreline is popular in fishing circles as destination for surf-fishing. Fishing is best 2 hours before or after high tide(潮水).
1. Where can a family interested in catching crabs go?| A．Long Beach, Washington | B．Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts. |
| C．Silver Lake, Michigan. | D．Playalinda, Florida. |
| A．it is an island to the northeast of the state |
| B．a Kite Festival is organized there every year |
| C．there are lots of sand hills on the beach there |
| D．the location of the town leads to ideal wind conditions |
| A．Vacation | B．Sports | C．Health | D．Food |
