1. How many Canadian cities are larger than Quebec?
A.Seven. | B.Eight. | C.Nine. |
A.Spring. | B.Autumn. | C.Winter. |
A.French. | B.English. | C.Both French and English. |
A.Paris. | B.Quebec. | C.New York. |
2 . The advantages of solo (独自) travel
● One benefit of solo travel is that it forces you to become independent, make decisions, and step out of your comfort zone on a regular basis — something you wouldn’t necessarily do if you weren’t traveling alone.
When you travel solo, you have nobody to rely on but yourself, and that pushes you to learn how to function in the world.
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● One of the biggest benefits of solo travel is how easy it is to meet people on the road. All you need to do is wander into a hotel room and within minutes, someone will strike up a conversation with you.
● Solo travel can be helpful for your mental state, too. Solo travel builds confidence as you travel through an unfamiliar city, chat with strangers and figure out how to get from one place to another.
● Another item in the “pro” column for solo travel is that it can be a time for reflection and can help bring peace to your mind.
A.It’s sink-or-swim time! |
B.You’ll get to know yourself better than you ever have before. |
C.Solo travel is something everyone should try at some point in their lives. |
D.Your social skills will be improved by meeting people and talking more. |
E.Another benefit to solo travel is not having to compromise on your travels. |
F.When traveling solo, you’re much more approachable than when you’re in a group. |
G.Not having someone to share all those amazing experiences with can lead to depression. |
Hangzhou City is a charming mix of the old and the new. It was
4 . The New Jersey State Botanical (植物学的) Garden (NJBG) is a part of Ringwood State Park, New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, Department of Environmental Protection. It appears on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
Membership
It’s easy to join NJBG or renew your membership—or a gift membership—online, by phone or by mail. And it’s very important to the Botanical Garden. Your membership dollars help to protect the Garden, and provide educational activities for the general public. Thank you for your support!
To join or renew, please click on the section below for safe and convenient online payment. If you prefer to join by phone or mail, call the NJBG office at (973)962-9534 to get more information.
Membership Benefits
NJBG is an exciting and beautiful place to visit, with formal gardens, native woodlands, and about 5,000 species and varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers. Your NJBG membership enables you to purchase plants at a reduced price at plant shops.
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A.To provide service for the public. |
B.To build a new botanical museum. |
C.To improve the educational level of the gardeners. |
D.To update NJBG’s payment system. |
A.Joining in activities for free. | B.Visiting the Garden anytime. |
C.Learning to care for a garden. | D.Buying plants at a lower price. |
A.$60. | B.$90 | C.$100. | D.$110. |
5 . Why are you doing this? I often hear that or similar questions. Many people don’t understand why I like travelling by bicycle.
When I sit on the bike, I am free and flexible. I can stop at any time to eat or start the stove to enjoy a coffee with breathtaking views. I’m not dependent on bus or train.
I am in the nature the whole day. The wind blows across my face.
I could tell hundreds of stories. Because of getting to know so many people, I have experienced a lot. The travel form itself invites many to ask questions. And the best thing about it is that all these stories make me rich. I’m rich in memories, of which I always think with laughter.
A.I listen to the birds singing. |
B.And they think it’s so tiring. |
C.It will change the way you see the world. |
D.I can decide for myself when and where to go. |
E.Before my start, I was fascinated by the bike touring community. |
F.Nobody can ever take them away and they are of great value to me. |
G.Compared to other travel forms, bike touring is one of the most affordable. |
6 . Four of the Best Autumn Walks in Britain
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London
It houses the widest variety of living plants of any botanic garden (植物园) on the planet, including around 14,000 trees. Every autumn, its woodland delivers an extraordinary view of bright red and yellow as leaves of various trees begin to change. Join a guided trees tour and learn how different trees are dealing with the changing seasons.
Brechfa Forest, Abergorlech
Brechfa Forest covers some 16,000 acres in Carmarthenshire, Wales, making it easy for walkers to enjoy themselves in woodlands transformed (改变) by autumn’s finest colours. Follow the Gorlech Walk, which tracks the river Gorlech and passes Californian redwoods that become a mix of red and purple in November. After your walk, drive to Carmarthen, one of the oldest towns in Wales, for lunch.
Batsford Arboretum, Cotswolds
More than 1,300 different trees and bamboos are showcased at Batsford Arboretum, near the picture-perfect town of Moreton-in-Marsh. This private garden covers 60 acres, providing outstanding colours between late October and November. Highlights include its large areas of leaf shades ranging from red to purple. Pre-booking tickets during autumn is recommended to avoid a large number of visitors.
Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
There are over 3,800 acres of parkland to explore at Clumber Park, a beautiful place featuring Sherwood Forest that shows different and changing colours in autumn. With over 20 miles of trails (小径), there’s plenty of ground to cover, so consider bringing your bike. Keep an eye out for the park’s birds, which is a main attraction for birdwatchers.
1. What can you do at Royal Botanic Gardens?A.Admire Sherwood Forest. | B.Join a guided trees tour. |
C.Enjoy Moreton-in-Marsh. | D.Have lunch in an old town. |
A.Ride a bike with friends. | B.Walk along a 20-mile trail. |
C.Book a ticket in advance. | D.Set off early in the morning. |
A.Clumber Park. | B.Brechfa Forest. |
C.Batsford Arboretum. | D.Royal Botanic Gardens. |
In ancient times, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, in Eastern China was called Jing kou.
The upper reaches of the Yangtze River deposit a lot of silt (淤泥) here,
There are three beautiful mountains here—Jinshan Mountain, Beigu Mountain and Jiaoshan Mountain, which are
Jinshan mountain is only 42 meters above sealevel.
Beigu Mountain, 10 meters
Jiaoshan, the highest of the three,
8 . Whether you like history or simply learning something new, these four museums are worth paying a visit to.
Tenement Museum
Located in New York, the Tenement Museum showcases the stories of the immigrants and migrants (移民) who came to America between the 1860s and the 1980s. See how they pursued the “American dream.” Their determination and endless desire to carve out a better life not only reflects the depths of the human spirit, but also how America came to be the country it is today.
National Museum of the American Indian
Located in Washington, D.C., the National Museum of the American Indian contains one of the world’s largest collections of native artifacts (手工艺品), photographs and documents. Featuring both ongoing and temporary exhibits, the museum documents many ways American Indians integrated into American history and culture.
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson features eight galleries filled with interactive exhibits that tell the stories of black Mississippians and their fight for equality from 1945 to 1976. You’ll hear the stories of Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Vernon Dahmer, and you’ll also hear about many men, women and children who fought to be recognized as equals. Artifacts include a “colored” entrance sign, the gun used to shoot Evers, a burned cross, and a button from the 1966 March Against Fear.
The National WWII Museum
In New Orleans’ No. 1 attraction, the National WWII Museum, visitors can see why World War II was fought, explore key moments such as D-Day and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and put themselves in the shoes of those who had to make difficult decisions during the war. You even can take a 4D journey through the war in “Beyond All Boundaries.”
1. Which museum best suits visitors interested in ongoing and temporary exhibits?A.Tenement Museum. | B.National Museum of the American Indian. |
C.Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. | D.The National WWII Museum. |
A.He organized the1966 March Against Fear. |
B.He joined the army and fought in World War II. |
C.He laid down his own life in the fight for equality. |
D.He immigrated to the US to pursue his American dream. |
A.To recommend people to visit the museums. |
B.To make a comparison of the four museums. |
C.To remind readers never to forget our past history. |
D.To share his own experiences in visiting the museums. |
Built around 605 in China’s Sui Dynasty (581-618), Zhaozhou Bridge is the oldest
In the Sui Dynasty, Zhaozhou Bridge connected north and south as
The Zhaozhou Bridge bears two pairs of small arches (拱门) at each side of the central arch. All of the arches are circular and built of stone.
10 . Festivals Around the World
Saint Patrick’s Day
Time: March 17
Place: Ireland
Saint Patrick’s Day is the traditional death date of Saint Patrick. In Ireland, celebrations include parades as well as dressing in green. The limitation on eating and drinking alcohol (酒)is canceled for the day, which has resulted in the holiday’s tradition of having various foods and drinking alcohol.
San Fermin Festival
Time: July 6-14
Place: Pamplona, Spain
The most famous event during the San Fermin Festival is the Encierro, or the Running of the Bulls (公牛), where the bulls are led through the street to the bull ring by runners at 8: 00 from 7 to 14 July. The week-long celebration includes many other traditions and events—you may also find yourself covered with flour and eggs and the streets are filled with music and dancing.
Burning Man
Time: Last Monday in August until the first Monday in September
Place: Black Rock City, Nevada, USA
You are expected to bring everything you will need for that week and you won’t spend money once you’re there and will take your rubbish with you when you leave. Over 60,000 people attend every year.
Oktoberfest
Time: 16 days from late August until the first weekend of September
Place: Munich, Germany
More than 6 million people from around the world attend Oktoberfest every year and drink large amounts of beer which has been made from 6 breweries (啤酒厂) in Munich. Attendees hang out in large beer tents dressed in Bavarian costumes and there are amusement rides and traditional foods.
1. What do people do on Saint Patrick’s Day?A.They burn Saint Patrick. | B.They put on green clothes. |
C.They throw eggs at each other. | D.They keep away from drinking. |
A.Oktoberfest. | B.Burning Man. |
C.San Fermin Festival. | D.Saint Patrick’s Day. |
A.They take place in the same months. |
B.They provide beer from Munich. |
C.Attendees have no chance to spend money. |
D.They have the same number of attendees every year. |