1 . Travelers are always looking for inspiration to guide their trips. Coming up with a list of places to visit can be challenging when you’re staring at a globe. What are the top tourist attractions in the world? Here comes our list.
.The Acropolis, Athens
Follow in the footsteps of ancients as you walk up the same steps that have been walked on since 438 BC. Views out over the city are incredible as you walk between the well-restored old buildings. Near the end of the day, you’ll want to stay and watch the sunset from the stairs near the entrance. This is a ritual (仪式) in Athens.
. The Taj Mahal, India
India is-filled with incredible cities and fabulous places to visit, but the 17th-century
Taj Mahal is the one place that says you’ve been to India. This mausoleum (陵墓)，commissioned by the Shah Jahan for his wife, is known internationally as a symbol of love. This fantastic structure, made with precious stones, has to be visited to be fully appreciated.
. Petra, Jordan
You may have an Indiana Jones feeling as you walk through a 1.2-kilometer-long narrow crack in the sandstone hills and emerge, into a hidden city. First built over 2,000 years ago and lost to the outside world for 600 years, the city was only discovered in 1812. Impressive buildings are carved directly into the red rock walls and are wonderfully preserved, just begging to be explored and photographed.
.Grand Canyon, USA
The greatest natural attraction in the United States, the Grand Canyon is a key sight for all travelers planning their lifetime of adventures. Standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon, looking out over the carved landscape, will awaken your senses. Several hikes in the canyon and along the edge offer unique perspectives. For even more adventure plan a rafting trip down the Colorado River through the canyon.
1. What do the Acropolis and Petra have in common?| A．Fantastic sunset. |
| B．Red rock walls. |
| C．Exciting rafting trip. |
| D．Ancient buildings. |
| A．Petra, Jordan. |
| B．Grand Canyon, USA. |
| C．The Taj Mahal, India. |
| D．The Acropolis, Athens. |
| A．A research paper. |
| B．A science fiction. |
| C．A travel brochure. |
| D．A geography textbook. |
2 . Hersheypark, an amusement park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone. You can have fun riding roller coasters that range from mild to wild. There are also classic family rides, a water park, a zoo, and of course, chocolate.
Now its new section, Hershey’s Chocolatetown, is open! There is Candymonium, the tallest, fastest, longest, and sweetest coaster in the park. It offers a one-of-a-kind experience.
Opening hours for this week
Oct 12-15, Monday – Thursday, closed
Oct 16, Friday, 5 pm – 9 pm
Oct 17, Saturday, 2 pm – 9 pm
Oct 18, Sunday, 2 pm – 9 pm
Tickets:
Buy tickets at www.hersheypark.com
1-Day tickets: ＄49.95 (Ages 3+) Free (Children ages 2 or younger)
2-Day tickets: ＄47.50 per day (Ages 9-61)
＄40 per day (Ages 3-8/ Ages 62+)
Free (Children ages 2 or younger)
Tips:
1. Please book your tickets before you visit at www.hersheypark.com.
2. You can download the Hersheypark app to help you plan your visit.
Safety rules:
1. All guests over the age of 2 are required to wear face coverings.
2. Guests should also be prepared to undergo a touchless temperature screening before entering Hersheypark.
3. Follow directions from our team members by keeping 6 feet away from other guests at all times.
Address:
100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
Contact: 717-534-3900
1. Which of the following is new at Hersheypark?| A．Classic family rides. | B．The water park. |
| C．The zoo. | D．Candymonium. |
| A．＄2.45. | B．＄4.90. |
| C．＄9.95. | D．＄19.90. |
| A．They should reserve their tickets by phone. |
| B．They need to download the Hersheypark app. |
| C．They need to have their temperature taken. |
| D．They have to enter the park in groups of six. |
3 . Covering an area of 972,000 square kilometers, Greenland National Park is one of the largest parks in the world, including both the highest parts of the Northern Hemisphere’s largest ice cap and the world’s northernmost land area.
For thousands of years, various Inuit (因纽特人的) cultures have lived and survived here thanks to the Arctic species of animals. Today, the hunters from Ittoqgortoormiit are the only ones who have regular access to the area. They go on dogsled (狗拉雪橇) trips and hunt in the National Park. The only people who live in the vast area are a total of about 40 people in five settlements.
●The Sirius Patrol has its main base at Daneborg in Northeast Greenland. The Patrol is responsible for monitoring the area by dogsled. They also have to control exploration and protection rules in the National Park.
●Mestersvig is hiring people, and especially in summer, there is a lively activity in the old mining (采矿) town.
●The weather stations at Station North and in Denmark’s Harbour are also staffed. The main task of the staff in Denmark’s Harbour is to launch a weather balloon twice a day with measuring instruments.
●Zackenberg Research Station is about 450 kilometers north of Ittoggortoormiit. Research is conducted here into the effects of climate change. The station is located in a high Arctic climate area that reacts earlier than other areas to changes in global weather.
Each year the National Park is the goal for a growing number of scientific explorers. Many also come to explore the tracks of ancient Inuit settlements.
1. Which of the following best describes the Greenland National Park?| A．Species-poor. | B．Extremely cold. |
| C．Easily accessible. | D．Highly-developed. |
| A．Daneborg. | B．Mestersvig |
| C．Station North. | D．Denmark’s Harbour . |
| A．Studying climate change. |
| B．Predicting local weather. |
| C．Exploring ancient settlements. |
| D．Controlling scientific explorations. |
4 . Exploring Atlanta on two wheels!
Earl’s Road Ride
With long uphill climbs and steep downhill paths, Earl’s Road Ride was meant to be ridden fast. You’ll start off from Earl’s Bike Shop, ride northwards as you power through Buckhead, and then rush towards Vinings. As you reach the rail yards of Northwest Atlanta, you’ll know you’ve nearly made it.
Date: January 19th
Distance: 29.2 miles
Estimated time: 2:30 hrs
The Mural Ride
This ride takes you through some of Atlanta’s most colorful neighborhood. This is a fairly easy ride designed to be done at a pace that allows you to enjoy mural painting on the street. This route draws from several of their sector maps to create a though covering Grant Park, Downtown, the West End, up to the westside and back across lower Midtown to the start at Manny’s Grant Park.
Date: February 25th
Distance: 13.08 miles
Estimated Time: 3:00 hrs
Atlanta’s Loneliest Path
This street route shows you the close proximity (邻近) of industrial, commercial and residential spaces invisible to most people who do not live here. At the southernmost point, you will find the Phoenix Airport, you’ll explore some of the Gulch to the security fence of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, you’ll explore some of Fulton’s oldest neighborhoods with ease.
Date: March 25th
Distance: 28.4 miles
Estimated Time: 2:00 hrs
City Cycling-Atlanta Bicycle Coalition
February 2th Pre-Ride: a virtual gathering where we’ll build community, share skills and learn about three easy rides. February 3rd through the 8th: take up one or more of the skill-and confidence-building rides alone or with your friends. February 9th Post-Ride: a virtual gathering where we’ll share our experiences, celebrate our achievement and talk about “What’s next?”
Date: February 2nd-9th
Route 1: 7.5 miles
Route 2: 10 miles
Route 3: 5 miles
1. What is special about The Mural Ride?| A．It requires both strength and spread. |
| B．It offers three different types of routes. |
| C．It features a combination of art and sport. |
| D．It covers the oldest neighborhoods in Fulton. |
| A．Cycle along the Phoenix Path. |
| B．Meet together online for the coming rides. |
| C．Share experiences and have a celebration party. |
| D．Visit Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. |
| A．Earl’s Road Road Ride. | B．The Mural Ride. |
| C．Atlanta’s Loneliest Path. | D．City Cycling-Atlanta Bicycle Coalition |
1. How long did William stay at Mount Tai?
| A．One day. | B．Two days. | C．Three days. |
| A．On June 5th. | B．On June 6th. | C．On June 7th. |
| A．By car. | B．By plane. | C．By train. |
6 . Amazing China in 60 Seconds is a short video series covering cultural and scenic hotspots across the country.
Tibet
Tibet autonomous region in Southwest China, home to the highest plateau(高原) on Earth, is known as the “roof of the world”. It’s a paradise for tourists with its towering snow mountains, vast grasslands, peaceful lakes and breathtaking views. Must-visit places include the Potala Palace - a UNESCO world heritage site, Mount Qomolangma, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon and more.
Tibet is also famed for its rich ethnic culture, including the Tibetan dance, age-old thangka painting and Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa - traditional Tibetan bathing for a medical purpose which was included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2018.
Tianjin
Neighboring the Chinese capital city of Beijing, Tianjin rests between the northern Yanshan Mountains and the coastal plain. Adjacent to the sea and rivers, it carries distinct ecological beauty.
Tianjin is where Eastern and Western cultures meet. It has many precious historical sites, former residences of celebrities and foreign-style architecture. Famous tourist destinations include the Tianjin Eye, the Huangyaguan Great Wall, and the Five Big Avenues area, which hosts about 2,000 villas in various Western styles built in the 1920s and 1930s.
Chongqing
Southwest China’s Chongqing is largely built on mountains and surrounded by rivers; thus it is known as the “mountain city”. Many people are drawn to Chongqing by its delicious food - especially its signature spicy hotpot - and natural scenery.
Boasting the largest number of hotpot restaurants in China, Chongqing was named “China’s Hotpot City” by the China Cuisine Association in 2007. Statistics show there are more than 50,000 hotpot eateries across the city. With more than 3,000 year of history, Chongqing still preserves traditional culture and lifestyles.
1. Where can you experience a bath with medicinal functions?| A．Tibet | B．Tianjin | C．Chongqing | D．Sichuan |
| A．Germany | B．India | C．France | D．Italy |
| A．Geography magazine | B．Entertainment newspaper |
| C．Tourism website | D．News report |
1. Where has Jackson been?
| A．To the Forbidden City. | B．To the Great Wall. | C．To hutongs. |
| A．They jumped rope. |
| B．They held soccer matches. |
| C．They played hide-and-seek. |
| A．Keeping traditional habits. |
| B．People often losing their way. |
| C．Different generations living together. |
The bus ran along the winding mountain road. Trying not to look at the road, I stared out the large window at the tropical greenery (绿色植物) that covered the mountain.
Next to me, my mother was as absorbed by the view as I was. She had won the trip to Costa Rica as an award for her high performance at her job. She had decided to take me with her so that we could have some “girl time” together in a new place, and I couldn’t be happier to be in such a beautiful place.
Our bus came to a small parking lot surrounded by forest. Our guide had told the tour group that it was a cloud forest we were visiting. People started to rise from their seats and moved toward the door. My mom and I picked up our bags and started down the narrow passage, excited to finally get to go on a hike after the hour-long bus ride.
When the entire group had gathered outside, the guide smiled at us. “This is an active volcano we are standing on top of now,” he said. “You have the opportunity to explore without a guide. There are two paths you can follow when we get into the woods: the first is a shorter loop (环线) and will take you back here in forty minutes or so; the second will take you a longer way, and you should be back here in an hour and twenty minutes. The longer loop is very steep, but certainly doable. All of you should be back here in two hours, which should give you plenty of time to admire the beautiful wildlife of Costa Rica! Go ahead and get started!”
Mom looked at me uncertainly. “I assume you would like to do the longer loop,” she said after a moment. I nodded. We only had five days here, and I wanted to see as much as I could during that time. Mom finally agreed.
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We set out on the trail that led further into the dark cloud forest.
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Gradually both of us realized the road got steeper and steeper.
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Sustainable tourism, which is becoming increasingly popular nowadays, is not just about seeing the sights — it is also about connecting with people and their cultures,
It is important to travel in
In summary, being a sustainable tourist comes down to respect — for nature, culture and people.
10 . Italy is popular among travelers because of its long history, delicious food, and incredible architecture. These four cities are some of the most lively and culturally rich. Visiting one or several of these destinations is sure to make you fall in love with the Italian lifestyle.
Florence
Florence, the heart of Italy’s Renaissance-era art and culture, has a more artsy atmosphere and is likely to be less touristy. This is especially true if you visit in the shoulder season, between March — May or October — December. Florence offers incredible shopping and tons of artwork, plus it boasts delicious Tuscan cuisine.
Bologna
Bologna has a beautiful and well-preserved old town that allows travelers to take a step back in time. Piazza Maggiore is the main square in Bologna and is an important social and historical attraction in the city. A must-visit while in Piazza Maggiore is the Basilica di San Petronio.
Cagliari
Cagliari is the capital of Sardinia, Italy, and is a fantastic option for those looking to visit an Italian city that is vibrant (生机勃勃的) and coastal. Located on the island of Sardinia, Cagliari offers colorful buildings and clear blue waters that are perfect for a relaxing holiday.
Pompeii
History fans who are looking for an alternative to Rome will fall in love with the ruins of Pompeii. Pompeii is a large archeological site that used to be a large city. It’s located in the Bay of Naples and is well preserved, giving visitors a good sense of what the city once looked like before 79 CE.
1. When are the visitors advised to visit Florence?| A．In January. | B．In July. | C．In August. | D．In November. |
| A．Pompeii. | B．Bologna. | C．Florence. | D．Cagliari. |
| A．Try delicious Italian cuisine. | B．Explore historical culture. |
| C．Appreciate beautiful scenery. | D．Experience the social life. |
