1 . 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.

2. How much do you pay for renting a bike with hand brake and three gears for two days?

A．€15.75.

B．€19.50.

C．€22.75.

D．€29.50.

3. Where does the guided city tour start?

A．The Gooyer, Windmill.	B．The Skinny Bridge.
C．Heineken Brewery.	D．Dam Square.

2 . 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.

2. What can visitors do in Bridal Veil Falls?

A．Observe wildlife.	B．Make a camp.
C．Drive through the falls.	D．See powerful waterfalls.

3. Which falls are difficult to reach?

A．Niagara Falls.

B．Bridal Veil Falls.

C．Virginia Falls.

D．Takakkaw Falls.

3 . From hawk hikes to private sleepovers at the zoo, there is a great selection of animal-related experiences available to groups. Here are some top options to get closer to various wonderful wildlife.

Chester Zoo

The newest attractions here are the Madagascar Lemur Walkthrough experience, which gives visitors the opportunity to walk alongside ring-tailed and red-ruffed lemurs, and the interactive American Wetland Aviary, which is home to birds like scarlet ibises and flamingos. Group rates are available for parties of 15 or more and there are various catering options, including sit-down meals at the restaurant at the heart of the zoo.

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Until September 2022, it is offering groups of up to 60 the opportunity to experience a private Nature Night, on which they’ll get to explore the zoo privately after the public has left, take part in activities like quizzes, camp overnight, and get up early for a private tour along the green trail before it reopens to the public again.

West Midland Safari Park

The latest attraction at the park is the new African Walking Trail. Opened in May, the trail features three viewpoints that allow visitors to see the park’s African animals on foot. There’s also a four-mile drive-through safari area with red panda, penguin and lorikeet areas. Groups of ten plus, arriving in the same vehicle, can save more than 40%.

Knowsley Safari Park

The five-mile safari drive through the site takes you past free roaming lions, rhinos and more than 100 cheeky baboons. There’s a foot safari area, where the highlight is the Amur Tiger Trail with transparent walled viewing areas where you can get nose to nose with 450-pound tigers. Groups of 15 people and more, arriving in one vehicle, qualify for special ticket rates.

1. Who are the intended readers of passage?

A．Daily forest hikers.	B．Animal-loving kids.
C．Group-tour planning guides.	D．Wildlife conservationists.

2. Which park is good for camping fans?

A．Chester Zoo	B．ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
C．West Midland Safari Park	D．Knowsley Safari Park

3. What does the four zoos have in common?

A．They provide meals for tourists.	B．They offer private tours.
C．They allow cars to drive through.	D．They have walking trails.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Ancient City of Pingyao, originally named “Gu Tao”,     1    (construct) during the Western Zhou Dynasty. In order to defend from invaders (入侵者), a wall was built     2     the city in 1370. More than 300 years later, gate towers were built     3    (celebrate) a visit by Kangxi Emperor.

The three most historic sites in Pingyao, often referred to as the city’s Three Historic Treasures,     4    (be) the ancient brick-made city wall and the Zhenguo and Shuanglin temples.

The first of these historic treasures, the ancient city wall is 6,163 meters long and separates the city into two parts — an old city enclosed within the walls     5     the newer modern section of the city. The old town still looks as it     6    (do) during the Qing Dynasty, with antique streets and buildings along     7    (age) roads. Walking along the alleyways, one can appreciate the symmetrical (对称的) design of the city and     8    (it) stylish man-made cave houses. In the northeast corner of the city is the second treasure: Zhenguo Temple. Its Wan Fo Hall is the third oldest wooden building in China and houses numerous     9    (value) painted sculptures. The third treasure is Shuanglin Temple. Built during the Qi Dynasty, the temple boasts more than 2,000 painted clay statues     10     were created during the Yuan and Ming dynasties.

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1. 主题公园概况；
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3. 交通方式。
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6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Few countries have as rich of a history and civilization as Egypt, so it’s no surprise that the Grand Egyptian Museum(GEM), which     1     (expect) to open later this year, will be the largest archaeological museum in the world. It cost more than a billion dollars     2     (build) it. When finished, it will hold     3     large number of Egypt’s ancient objects, including the treasures of a king’s tomb.

The GEM, also     4     (know) as the Giza Museum, is about 2 km from the Giza Pyramids. It isn’t the only attraction drawing tourists     5     Egypt. Other new attractions include the Mummies Hall in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Cairo     6     two tombs in nearby Saqqara. One of them is Tomb of Djoser,     7     the paths are so puzzling that once you get in, it is difficult to find your way.

“Now many sites are getting improved,” says Egyptologist Nora Shawki. “Even     8     (go) to the pyramids is more convenient, with electric     9     (bus) getting you there and more dining places and better services.”

Though it suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, Egypt has a strong tourism infrastructure (基础设施), making trips here     10     (easy) than you might expect.

7 . For people who are planning a trip, a visit to a museum might not be the first thing they think of. After all, there are plenty of ways to appreciate the world’s civilization, gain exciting experiences and spend quality time with family and friends.     1    

Museums are where people learn something new, at every age! Are you interested in something specific?     2    . There, you will find yourself drawn in and inspired! Museums are a fantastic place to learn about a region’s history, scientific achievements, major cultural events, and of course, dinosaurs. They also design exhibitions related to visual arts, industrial innovations and anything that inspires an individual to learn about the past and create new paths to the future.

    3     They will surely be an exciting part of the educational experience with the main purpose to expose children to knowledge of various fields and expand their horizons. To achieve that, museums are working to create meaningful and engaging activities, interactive and knowledge-based.

Museums support tourism. They are tourism promoters in small towns and large cities. Museums aren’t a burden on tax revenue (税收) or a separate concern from other city projects.     4    Statistics show that museums support more than 726, 000 jobs in America.

Museums shape communities. They have activities and exhibitions through which visitors can learn about local history. Museums are places where a shared heritage is celebrated and a collective identity is formed. They provide an interesting public space where people meet and talk to each other.     5    

A．Museums bring out the best qualities in children.

B．Museums often deliver kids-centered exhibitions.

C．Instead, they generate funding and fuel employment.

D．Then, visit a local museum to learn about that subject.

E．Even shopping at the gift shop there is an opportunity for connection.

F．On the contrary, they consume a small percentage of city funds annually.

G．The fact, however, is that museums offer magical benefits in many ways.

8 . It’s important to have great travel news sources that you can trust. In this blog we are to share the top travel news websites that you may find useful.

World Tourism Organization

The World Tourism Organization exists to guide, support, advance the global tourism industry. Naturally, their position of influence means they are looked at as an authoritative source of information that people can depend on.

BBC Tourism

The BBC is one familiar news source for many. Its travel section is a great source of global news relating to the tourism industry. You are less likely to find the tourism-related news that goes very deep. However, the website is still a good choice for common people.

Eye for Travel

Reuters News&. Media is also a globally trusted news source, like the BBC. Eye for Travel is its travel section, which, too, enjoys a good reputation (名声). Less focused on breaking news, this website offers detailed and deep information of some important news in the global tourism industry.

The Local

Daily tourism news specifically focusing on Europe is found on this website. The news is written and published in English. Thelocal. com is a general European edition (版本). If you want to get travel information about countries such as Germany, Austria, Sweden, etc., there is also an edition designed for each one of them.

1. Which website is created to improve the global tourism industry?

A．World Tourism Organization.	B．BBC Tourism.
C．Eye for Travel.	D．The Local.

2. What do BBC Tourism and Eye for Travel have in common?

A．They mainly include breaking news about travel.

B．They cover travel news in different languages.

C．They have the most subscribers in the world.

D．They carry news on the global tourism industry.

3. What can we know about Thelocal.com?

A．It offers weekly tourism news.

B．It centers on European travel news.

C．Its designers are able to speak different languages.

D．Its news is published in English-speaking countries.

9 . See the Exhibitions on View Just for You

Bernd & Hilla Becher

The famous German couple Bernd and Hilla Becher (1931-2007; 1934-2015) changed the course of late 20th-century photography. Working as a rare like-minded and professional couple, they focused on a single subject: the disappearing industrial architecture of Western Europe and North America that fueled the modern time.

Fictions of Emancipation: Carpeaux Recast

Organized around a single object — the marble sculpture (雕塑) Why Born Enslaved! By French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux — Fictions of Emancipation: Carpeaux Recast is the first exhibition in the Metropolitan Museum of Art to examine Western sculpture in relation to the histories of Western slavery, colonialism, and empire.

Chroma: Ancient Sculpture in Color

Ancient Greek and Roman sculpture was once colorful, vividly painted and richly decorated. Chroma: Ancient Sculpture in Color tells the colorful backstory of polychromy — meaning “many colors” in Greek — and presents new discoveries of surviving ancient color on artworks in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s world-class collection.

Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina

Focusing on the work of African American potters (陶工) in the 19th-century American South — in dialogue with contemporary artistic responses — the exhibition presents approximately 50 objects from Old Edgefield District, South Carolina, a center of stoneware production in the decades before the Civil War.

1. What were Bernd and Hilla Becher?

A．Historians.

B．Architects.

C．Journalists.

D．Photographers.

2. What does Chroma: Ancient Sculpture in Color focus on?

A．Ancient Greek and Roman sculpture’s colors.

B．The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collections.

C．The background of Greek and Roman sculpture.

D．New discoveries about ancient Greek and Roman.

3. Which exhibition has something to do with American South?

A．Chroma: Ancient Sculpture in Color.

B．Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina.

C．Bernd & Hilla Becher.

D．Fictions of Emancipation: Carpeaux Recast.

10 . The UK’s best cycling holidays

Cycling (骑车) holidays in the UK are one of the best things you can do with friends or as a family. We have researched the best routes (路线) for the perfect cycling holiday on TripAdvisor.

Camel Trail

This 27.8km route is not only flat, but is home to some breathtaking views of the coast and camping sites. With the highest number of excellent reviews on TripAdvisor and 96% traffic free, we’re certain you’ll have a great time. It follows alongside sandy beaches and villages meaning there’s lots to discover, just check out the 33,000 Instagram posts!

Tissington Trail

One hundred per-cent traffic free, the Tissington Trail is 21.3 km long making it a safe and simple trip. It follows a railway line with old station platforms. Only a 25-minute drive to Alton Towers for a bit of added fun, this holiday is packed with plenty to do. There’re also over 300 excellent TripAdvisor reviews, proving its popularity with UK tourists.

Marriott’s Way

The Marriott’s Way is another long-distance cycle. Perfect for cycling through Norfolk’s woodlands, it also passes through beautiful small towns and villages. The Marriott’s Way has the steepest (陡峭的) cycling trail out of the four cycling holidays, so may be best for those riding fans.

Lagan Towpath

To explore Northern Ireland’s beauty, this path takes you along the river and canal system. It is the second trail on this list that is 100% traffic free, so you’ll only meet other cyclists and walkers, making it one of the safest routes. Spend a day or two in capital Belfast before starting the 21.5km bike ride.

1. Which of the following is the most popular?

A．Camel Trail.

B．Tissington Trail.

C．Marriott’s Way.

D．Lagan Towpath.

2. What is special about Marriott’s Way?

A．It is a long cycling trail.

B．It is the most challenging.

C．It attracts riders for camping.

D．It goes through villages.

3. What do Tissington Trail and Lagan Towpath have in common?

A．They run along the rivers.

B．There are no cars.

C．They are near the capital.

D．There are historical sights.