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2 . The Day of the Dead celebrations are a great time to honour the dead. Here’s where to stay to experience them.
Mexico City, Mexico
On November 4, a parade starts with thousands of dancers. “The best place to watch the parade is from a terrace on the Paseo de Reforma, where you can see the dancers and colours from above,” says Karla Gonzalez, director of the Mexico City tourism board.
Oaxaca, Mexico
This southern Mexico city is known for candlelit cemeteries on the Day of the Dead, and parades with dancers in the Jalatlaco neighborhood. “The city doesn’t sleep for three days,” says local tour guide Gabriel Sánchez. He takes guests to the cemetery in Santa Maria Atzompa, a village three miles from Oaxaca City, where the families go all out with candles and flowers.
San Diego, California
The first European settlement (定居点) in Southern California, Old Town San Diego is a seven-block state park with shopfronts dating back to the 18th century. It’s also the site of a long-running Day of the Dead celebration, with a crafts market and a candlelit parade to the El Campo Santo Cemetery on November 2, which dates to 1849.
San Antonio, Texas
This south Texas city was once a part of Mexico, known for its exciting Day of the Dead celebrations. In downtown’s Hemisphere Park, the festival brings a parade of boats lit with bright lights on the River Walk on the evening of October 27. You can also see a famous tourist draw on the south bank of the San Antonio River.
1. When does the parade take place in Mexico City?| A．On October 10. | B．On October 27. | C．On November 2. | D．On November 4. |
| A．Swim in the River Walk. | B．Join the candlelight parade. |
| C．Admire Hemisphere Park. | D．Explore the unique rainforest. |
| A．In San Antonio. | B．In Mexico City. | C．In San Diego. | D．In Oaxaca. |
3 . Discover Beautiful Belfast, Northern Ireland
Here are a few of the attractions that bring in tourists from around the globe.
Belfast City Hall
Belfast’s City Hall, located in the center of the city, is a good place to begin touring. The magnificent building, which opened in 1906, houses exhibits that are related to Belfast’s history and government. Outside, the gardens are full of impressive statues and memorials.
Titanic Belfast
Shipbuilding was a major industry in Belfast around 1900. The famous Titanic was built in the city’s shipyards from 1909 to 1912. Today, people can visit Titanic Belfast, an interactive museum that praises the legendary ship and those who died with it. In 2016, the popular museum was voted the world’s leading tourist attraction.
Ulster Museum
The largest museum in Northern Ireland is Belfast’s splendid Ulster Museum. It has been called Northern Ireland’s treasure house of the past and present. From mummies to moon rocks, the museum boasts impressive art, natural science and history collections.
St. George’s Market
Award-winning St. George’s Market was built in the 1890s and is Belfast’s last remaining market housed in a Victorian building. Visitors will find approximately 200 booths selling food, clothes, antiques, crafts and more. Go early for the market’s famous breakfast, and try a specialty coffee or tea while listening to live music.
1. Where can you learn the history of Belfast government?| A．At Titanic Belfast. | B．At Ulster Museum. |
| C．At Belfast City Hall. | D．At St. George’s Market. |
| A．Have a good lunch. | B．Enjoy music live. |
| C．Buy some furniture. | D．Admire natural scenery. |
| A．A science journal. | B．A health magazine. |
| C．A travelling brochure. | D．A geography textbook. |
Recently, many netizens posted videos on social media claiming that Harbin has launched a “photo shoot with a white fox” project to entertain tourists. The white fox in the video
For this project, some people believe it is
Mr. He, the person in charge of Harbin Songhua River Ice and Snow Carnival, said that the scenic area has introduced this project to
Mr. He said that due to the continuous
5 . Mammoth Cave National Park, in the state of Kentucky, is a unique and historical natural wonder. It has the world’s longest cave system. There may be another 600 miles of cave passageways that have yet to be explored. In addition, more than 200 caves that are disconnected from the larger system can be found in the park.
The underground caves were created naturally by the process of limestone (石灰岩) erosion. Rain and rivers slowly dissolve (溶解) and shape soft limestone. The system is still being shaped today. Not only are they an amazing destination to visit, but the system also provides drinking water for about 40% of the US population.
The caves’ first explorers were Native Americans, who mined (采矿) the upper levels of Mammoth Cave. Later, the sites were left in great shape and began to draw public interest.
Mammoth Cave was made into a national park thanks to strong support. Back in the 1920s, the Southern Appalachian National Park Commission was set up in 1925. After years of work, as well as building roads and public facilities, the park was completed on July 1, 1941.
The park now receives around 2 million visitors a year, with about a quarter taking a tour of the caves—everything from a cultural tour to the more adventurous tours on offer. The cave supports more than 130 wildlife species (物种). The park is also much more than just a cave; the forest around has a diverse (多种多样的) range of species. There are miles of trails open for horseback riding, with canoe trails and great fishing spots. There are also more than 1,300 flowering species in the forest, and animals like wood warblers, thrushes, and bald eagles can regularly be seen.
1. What can we learn about Mammoth Cave from the first two paragraphs?| A．It was made by ancient people. | B．It has the length of 600 miles. |
| C．It is made up of 200 connected caves. | D．It has a large underground system. |
| A．Explorers mine the upper levels. | B．The government searches for drinkable water. |
| C．Water dissolves limestone. | D．People build roads and public facilities. |
| A．More than 1,300 flowers grow in the caves. |
| B．The park offers visitors diverse experiences. |
| C．Most visitors come to the park just for caves. |
| D．Two million people have visited the park till now. |
| A．Planning cave tours around the world |
| B．Exploring the world’s longest cave system |
| C．Learning about the explorers of Mammoth Cave |
| D．Predicting the future of Mammoth Cave National Park |
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7 . France has the most beautiful castles throughout Europe. Here are some of the best French castles to visit. You’ll surely want to visit one of them during your travels in France. Have a look and enjoy!
Versailles Castle
The Versailles Castle is about 20km southwest of Paris. When the castle was built, Versailles was a small village. Today, however, it is a famous area in Paris. The castle was originally built as a small hunting lodge (乡间小屋) for Louis XIII in the 1620s.Years later, he made it bigger. Later, Louis ⅩⅣ also made it larger, making it one of the largest palaces of the world.
Chambord Castle
The Chambord Castle is one of the largest castles around the world. It sits in the Loire Valley. Being at the heart of Europe’s largest enclosed wooded park, Chambord, it was built for King Francis I to serve as a hunting lodge. It is one of the most well-known castles in the world because of its French Renaissance (文艺复兴) unique building.
Chenonceau Castle
As one of the most famous castles in the Loire Valley, the castle was built during the 11th century on the River Cher. It was passed through many hands. The castle was not destroyed during the French Revolution because it was the only bridge across the river for many miles.
Chantilly Castle
This historic castle sits in the town of Chantilly, France. This beautiful castle is made up of two buildings: the Petit Château built around 1560 for Anne de Montmorency, and the Grand Château which was destroyed during the French Revolution and rebuilt in the 1870s. There are many interesting pieces of 17th century history concerning the castle. Every two years a fireworks competition is held in the castle gardens.
1. What do we know about the Versailles Castle?| A．It sits in a small village. | B．It was first built for Louis XIII. |
| C．It serves as a hunting place now. | D．It was the largest castle in the 1620s. |
| A．Its long history. | B．Its building style. |
| C．Its wealthy owner. | D．Its important position. |
| A．Versailles Castle | B．Chambord Castle |
| C．Chantilly Castle | D．Chenonceau Castle |
8 . China’s most attractive museums
Beijing Minsheng Art MuseumOpening year: 2015
Art focus: Contemporary art
Right next to the capital’s art centre 798 Art District, Beijing Minsheng Art Museum took over a decommissioned (停止使用的) electronics factory, reopening after being redesigned by Chinese architect Zhu Pei. Funded by China Minsheng Bank, the museum has already hosted a lot of big-ticket exhibitions.
Power Station of ArtOpening year: 2012
Art Focus: Contemporary art
Fans of London’s Tate Modern will immediately spot the similarities with Shanghai’s Power Station of Art, a huge riverside box with a 165-metre chimney. It started life as the Nanshi Power Plant three decades ago before becoming the Pavilion of the Future at the 2010 Shanghai Expo. In 2012, it became China’s first state-owned contemporary art museum, with six floors of exhibition space.
Design SocietyOpening year: 2017
Art focus: Design
Design Society in Shenzhen serves as a showcase for local and international design, given serious standing by its partnership with London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, probably the most famous design institution in the world. On show are 250 objects from the collection in London, telling how design represents a two-way exchange of ideas and culture.
Sifang Art MuseumOpening year: 2013
Art focus: Architecture, contemporary art
Positioned on a hillside in Laoshan National Forest Park in Nanjing, this private art museum is actually a group of diverse buildings, each designed by outstanding architects and artists. The centrepiece is a boxy gallery space protruding (突出) from the mountainside and seemingly súspendedin mid-air, designed by American architect Steven Holl.
1. What do the first two museums have in common?| A．Both used to be factories. |
| B．Both are state-owned art museums. |
| C．Both are redesigned by Chinese architects. |
| D．Both opened in the same year as the Shanghai Expo. |
| A．Beijing Minsheng Art Museum. | B．Power Station of Art. |
| C．Design Society. | D．Sifang Art Museum. |
| A．Shanghai. | B．Beijing. | C．Shenzheng. | D．Nanjing. |
9 . Wildlife of Madagascar
Put yourself in Madagascar’s rich and unique ecosystems, seeing animals including these not found in the wild anywhere else in the world.
Day 1: Arrive into Antananarivo
On arrival, drive to the Relais des Plateaux Hotel and enjoy an evening meal. The name Antananarivo means “City of the Thousand”, referring to the 1,000 Merina tribe soldiers used by a king as protection of his city. More familiarly, it is known as Tana. Split into two parts (upper and lower towns), it is full of colourful markets, ancient stone steps and historical sites.
Day 2: Antananarivo: Andasibe
Head for Andasibe National Park. This 4-hour journey is an adventure, with the drive taking in huge mountain highlands and traditional Merina villages, with rice fields stretching away into the distance.
Andasibe is one of Madagascar’s most popular wildlife parks and offers great opportunities to see some of the country’s excellent wildlife, including the unique indri (大狐猴). The pack’s popularity is reflected in the high-quality accommodation and guiding available.
After lunch, venture into Andasibe National Park for the first time. It is one of the best places to see the largest lemur—the indri.
Day 3: Mantadia
Head out early for a tour of Montadia National Park, mainly covered by towering primary forest, which is sadly becoming less and less in Madagascar. Ranging in altitude from 800 to 1,260 metres, the park has a great variety of species and some good paths with beautiful views across the forest.
Day 4: Mantadia to Kirindy
Drive to the airport for a flight to Morondava, followed by a road trip to Kirindy via a stop at the iconic Avenue of Baobabs, where ancient baobabs (a kind of tree) line either side of the road. Check into Relais du Kirindy, and take a night walk in search of night-time wildlife.
1. What make Andasibe National Park popular?| A．Its rice fields. | B．Its good service. |
| C．Its historical sites. | D．Its unique location. |
| A．The ancient baobabs in Kirindy. | B．The traditional villages near Andasibe. |
| C．The primary forest in Mantadia. | D．The Relais des Plateaux Hotel in Antananarivo. |
| A．The night of Day 1. | B．The night of Day 2. |
| C．The night of Day 3. | D．The night of Day 4. |
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For a long time, Tom had wanted to go with his father on one of his
Tom and his father drove to the farm which
It was still dark when Tom heard the alarm clock the next morning. He wondered why it was running so early. He couldn’t remember
He ran downstairs. The others were already in the
They ate breakfast quickly. They didn’t talk
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