1 . When places are well-known and popular— historical and modern alike— we might take it for granted that they’ll be around forever. But sadly, many of the world’s best known and culturally significant landmarks are in trouble.
Mount Kilimanjaro’s peakThis mountain, one of the Seven Summits, proves that even giants can fall to climate change due to the vast amounts of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. While the mountain itself, located in Tanzania, isn’t in danger at present, its iconic snow cap might disappear—and shockingly soon. Research found that the snow cap had lost 85% of the total area of its ice fields between 1912 and 2007, and the remaining ice could be history as early as 2030.
Machu PicchuLocated in southern Peru, Machu Picchu is the remains of a huge stone castle that was built during the 15th century. These unbelievable Incan ruins are widely considered one of the must-see spots in South America. However, the site has been a victim of over-tourism, seeing the harmful effects of the crowds it gets as they wear down the structures. In addition, the area surrounding Machu Picchu has seen rapid development of the cities, as well as mudslides and fires, in recent years, leading UNESCO to work for its protection.
Everglades National ParkThis stunning Floridian wildlife reserve has sadly found itself fighting for its life in recent years. As ‘the largest subtropical wilderness reserve’ in North America, according to UNESCO, it’s been a beloved travel destination for American citizens for decades, but the damage of time and human activity have not been kind to it. Its survival first came into question after it was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1993. But it’s human influence that has become the primary threat, as water flow to the site has decreased and the impacts of pollution have increased, resulting in harmful algal blooms (赤潮). Its vast, diverse wildlife is more threatened than ever before.
1. Which problem does Mount Kilimanjaro face?A.Global warming | B.City development. |
C.Over-tourism | D.Ice pollution. |
A.They are the impacts of pollution and mudslides. |
B.They are destroyed severely due to over-tourism. |
C.They are famous but affected by human activities. |
D.They are considered as victims of global warming. |
A.Lack of popularity. | B.Hurricane Andrew. |
C.Algal blooms. | D.Diverse wildlife. |
Whether it’s antiques (古董), food or vintage clothes, you’ll find it at one of London’s markets. Most markets are open over the weekend, but some such as Broadway Market are home to shop, cafes and restaurants during the week — enjoy a walk here along the canal from Angel.
Picnic in the park
No matter where you are in London, there’s likely to be a park nearby. Among all the skyscrapers you’ll find some gardens hidden away, or head to larger parks, such as Hampstead Heath or The Regent’s Park (which is also home to London Zoo).
Watch a play at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Originally built by Shakespeare’s playing company, the “Lord Chamberlain’s Men”, this reconstruction of the original Globe Theatre holds productions of Shakespeare’s plays during the summer. Choose standing tickets to get close to the action, but be warned the theatre is open depending on the weather.
Swim outdoors
No, not in the River Thames. If you do like open water swimming, head over to Hampstead Heath ponds. But, if you prefer swimming pools, there are numerous outdoor pools to choose from.
Cruise down the river
See some of London’s landmark sites on a river cruise — take a seat on the top of the boat for the best view.
Finish the day by watching a film under the stars
London boasts many open air cinemas, so there’s something for everyone, from opera outside the Royal Opera House to British films at Somerset House — the choice is yours.
1. What can we know about Broadway Market?A.We must visit it from Angel. | B.We’d better go there on weekends. |
C.We can enjoy boating on the canal. | D.We can pick up an ancient item there. |
A.In Broadway Market. | B.In The Regent’s Park. |
C.In Lord Chamberlain’s Men. | D.On the River Thames. |
A.To introduce a book. | B.To explain a cultural place. |
C.To encourage people to study abroad. | D.To provide a few tips for visiting London. |
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When I was young I want to become a traveler, so I really liked reading books which were introduced Many countries. They are so many places where I want to go, but if I must choose only one place, my choose is Morocco. There are three reasons why the Morocco is my favorite place. Firstly, Morocco is country in North African. I have never been to African, and I think there are many mysteries on this land than Asia or Europe. Secondly, Morocco is a famous place where many movies was made, such as ‘Casablanca’. Morocco had many nice places for sightseeing. Lastly, Morocco is much developing in business. I like all developed cities, besides they are always full of life. When I think over Casablanca or New York or other cities like them, I just feel very excitedly.
5 . Bike Rental & Guided Tours
Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the most economical, sustainable and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam.
Why MacBike
MacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children’s bikes.
Prices
Hand Brake, Three Gears | Foot Brake, No Gears | |
1 hour | €7.50 | €5.00 |
3 hours | €11.00 | €7.50 |
1 day (24 hours) | €14.75 | €9.75 |
Each additional day | €8.00 | €6.00 |
Guided City Tours
The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online.
1. What is an advantage of MacBike?A.It gives children a discount. | B.It offers many types of bikes. |
C.It organizes free cycle tours. | D.It has over 2,500 rental shops. |
A.€15.75. | B.€19.50. | C.€22.75. | D.€29.50. |
A.The Gooyer, Windmill. | B.The Skinny Bridge. |
C.Heineken Brewery. | D.Dam Square. |
6 . Disneyland Special Events
Storytelling, Fantasyland
Hours: 10:45 am, 1:15 pm, 4:15 pm (22 minutes per period)
The Royal Theater presents performances you’ll never forget! Under an open air tent, crowds from all corners of the kingdom are gathering for live shows that recreate Disney stories. Beauty and the Beast and Tangled are on the list.
The Dapper Dans, Main Street, USA
Hours: 11:55 am, 1:05 pm, 3:15 pm (20 minutes per period)
Gather around when the Dapper Dans come to town! Wearing their colorful suits, straw hats and taps, this 4-man group sings an amusing selection of Disney tunes including Yankee Doodle Dandy, Mr Sandman and If You’re Happy and You Know It.
Disney Junior Dance Party, Hollywood Land
Hours: 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:15 pm (18 minutes per period)
You’ll sing, dance, catch bubbles and see Doc Mcstuffins and Timon in person! The DJ plays songs you know from classic Disney Junior shows. The stars of Mickey and the Roadter Racers—Mickey and Minnie—will be driving in from Hot Dog Hills.
Mickey’s Parade, Mickey’s Toontown
Hours: 11:30 am, 3:30 pm (36 minutes)
Watch as music from classic Disney movies come alive. Mickey strikes up the band and leads the way. Joining Mickey are Minnie, Goofy, Pluto and Pals from popular Disney films. Best of all, you’re encouraged to join in the celebration!
1. Which Disney classic can we enjoy at the Royal Theater?A.Mr Sandman. | B.Beauty and the Beast. |
C.Yankee Doodle Dandy. | D.Mickey and the Roadster Racers. |
A.Ride with Minnie Mouse. | B.Dance with Pluto and Pals. |
C.Watch Tangled under an open-air tent. | D.Enjoy the Dapper Dans’s performances. |
A.To Mickeys Toontown. | B.To Main Street, USA. |
C.To Hollywood Land. | D.To Fantasyland. |
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9 . Canadians have many natural wonders with enough lakes, mountains and rivers to explore fora lifetime. Here are some of the best waterfalls in Canada.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Niagara Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Canada. They are actually made up of three different falls, with Horseshoe Falls being the only one located on the Canadian side. Different viewing choices are available including the Hornblower boat cruise(游船). In 2007, the base of the falls was referred to as “World’s End” in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.
Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park, British Columbia
Bridal Veil Falls are located in the east of Chilliwack, British Columbia, and really do look like their name, with water gently pouring over smooth rock. An easy 15-minute walk to the falls takes you through rich leaves. Picnic tables are available, and there are lots of chances for viewing wild plants and animals along the way.
Takakkaw Falls
Yoho National Park, British Columbia
Takakkaw Falls are the second-highest waterfalls in Canada. After a drive up a wandering road, these falls are only a short hike from the parking lot. Even though the falls can be seen from far away, the wonderful up-close views, impressive sound and cold mist provide an awe-inspiring (使人敬畏的)sensory experience.
Virginia Falls
Nahanni National Park Reserve, Northwest Territories
Coming in at twice the height of Niagara Falls, Virginia Falls are located on the South Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories. Virginia Falls are also called “Nailicho”, which means “big river falling” in the South Slavey language. These falls are very much out-of-the-way, which means they receive only about 1,000 visitors every year.
1. What do we know about Niagara Falls?A.They include four falls in total. | B.They appeared in a movie. |
C.They can only be visited by boat. | D.They are the highest falls in Canada. |
A.Observe wildlife. | B.Make a camp. |
C.Drive through the falls. | D.See powerful waterfalls. |
A.Niagara Falls. | B.Bridal Veil Falls. | C.Virginia Falls. | D.Takakkaw Falls. |
10 . Taiyuan and Pingyao Private Tour
Tour operator: TUI ChinaMax group size: 25
Age range: 10 to 99
Operated in: English, German
Join this four-day tour to discover Taiyuan and Pingyao through their unique culture, lifestyle and food.
Day 1:Arrive at Taiyuan Airport / Railway Station. Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you and accompany you on the transfer (换乘) to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in the city.
Day 2:We will pick you up at about 8:30 for the drive to Pingyao. On the way we’ll stop to see Jinci Temple the most famous temple complex in Shanxi, located southwest of Taiyuan at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain. Afterwards we’ll continue to Qiao’s Family Compound, a traditional dwelling (住宅) in the north of China, known for its fine workmanship of wood, brick and stone carvings. After that we’ll continue driving to Pingyao. Check in at your hotel in the late afternoon and then spend the rest of the day at leisure in the ancient city.
Day 3:Get ready to enjoy a half-day walking tour around the ancient walls of Pingyao. After lunch, we’ll go to visit Shuanglin Temple, which is famous for its collection of more than 2,000 decorated clay statues that are dated to the 12th-19th centuries. In the afternoon we’ll drive back to the hotel in Taiyuan, with an estimated arrival time of 18:00.
Day 4:After breakfast at the hotel, prepare to check out of your room at the scheduled time and transfer to Taiyuan Airport / Railway Station for your onward or return flight / train.
Price:January-March $573
April-June $487
July-September $660
October-December $561
1. On which day will tourists live in Pingyao?
A.Day 1. | B.Day 2. | C.Day 3. | D.Day 4. |
A.Jinci Temple. | B.Xuanweng Mountain. |
C.Shuanglin Temple. | D.Qiao’s Family Compound. |
A.$487. | B.$561. | C.$573. | D.$660. |