1 . As a newly-added Olympic sport, surfing is attracting more attention than ever before. Here are the top surfing destinations across America.
Delaware
Coastal Delaware offers plenty of fun waves along the shore of several cute towns. Due to the waves crashing close to the shore, Dewey beach is also a global skim boarding hotspot and happens to be the east coast capital for the sport. So planning a visit and joining in the popular Summer Vibes Festival for some beach fun every August can be your best choice.
Atlantic City, New Jersey
When world-famous surfer and Olympic Gold medalist Duke Kahanamoku, often referred to as "the father of surfing," visited the mainland United States in the early 1900s, he rode his longboard off the coast of Atlantic City. The beaches here are wide and beautiful-and locals catch waves year-round（especially during the winter）.
The Rockaways, New York
Located a short distance from Manhattan, the Rockaways attracts new and experienced surfers from across the globe. Be sure to come in winter with a wet suit or you can rent one, while summer brings much warmer water temperatures. Afterwards, explore the town as there are lots of cafes, boutiques, and restaurants steps from the sand.
Cocoa Beach, Florida
Situated about 45 minutes from Orlando, Cocoa Beach is a renowned surf town that's home to two of the world's best surfers（Caroline Marks and Kelly Slater）and a favorite for surfers of all levels. This family-friendly town has lots of activities for everyone. When you're not in the water, you can walk on the famous Cocoa Beach Pier or explore the Historic Cocoa Village and its shops, cafes, and galleries.
1. What is the best time for surfers to enjoy beach fun in Delaware?| A．January. | B．October. | C．August. | D．December. |
| A．Wear a wet suit. | B．Surf with Caroline Marks. |
| C．Join in the Summer Vibes Festival. | D．Ride with the Olympic Gold medalist. |
| A．In Delaware. | B．In New Jersey. |
| C．In New York. | D．In Florida. |
Sydney
The Blue Mountains, located in the
“Climb Mount Tai and the whole world looks small.” Confucius once declared from the summit.
For thousands of years, Mount Tai has been a source of
In the morning, we got up at 4 a.m. to position ourselves for the sunrise. From Jade Emperor Peak
The greenery up the mountain made for
4 . Experience the Colorado River the Hualapai Way!
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Since 1973, Hualapai River Runners has been conducting white-water rafting journeys on the Colorado River. Our experienced guides expertly sail along the river and share the history of the Canyon and the Hualapai people with you.
Visitors experience the excitement of whitewater rapids and then stop to enjoy the impressive beauty of Travertine Falls and a tasty lunch. No charge for children 2 years and under.
One-Day Trip
Retail $ 249. 00 + $79. 00 (helicopter and round-trip ground transportation)
White-water rafting tours begin in Peach Springs. Hualapai River Runners transports you to Diamond Creek, which is the starting point for the 37 mile rafting tour. Lunch is included and upon arrival at the rafting tour termination point (终点), fly out of the Grand Canyon by helicopter to Grand Canyon West.
Two-Day Trip
Retail $ 549. 00+ $79. 0 (helicopter and round-trip ground transportation)
Two-day rafting trips with one night on the Colorado River. All supplies and meals are included. Two days in the Grand Canyon, on the Colorado River, allows more time to explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Tours Include:
Round-trip transportation from Peach Springs to the starting point and from the termination points back to Peach Springs.
Snack, drinks and lunch (vegetarian meals available upon request).
Waterproof dry bags for storing your cameras, sunscreen, dry clothes, etc.
The helicopter part of transportation is weather permitting. If the helicopter transportation is cancelled because of bad weather, the raft will continue an additional two hours to South Cove and a maximum $ 20. 00 per customer will be given back.
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1. Where do white-water rafting tours start?| A．Travertine Falls. | B．Grand Canyon West. | C．The Grand Canyon. | D．Diamond Creek. |
| A．the guides can help you learn sailing |
| B．the Grand Canyon is well-known for its history |
| C．the cost includes snack, drinks and lunch |
| D．the helicopter transportation can save you three hours’ time |
| A．The train. | B．The raft. | C．The boat. | D．The bus. |
It’s almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia. I’ve enjoyed my time here very much. After being here for a while, my
6 . Isle of Skye
With its steep coastline and mountainous interior (内地), the island attracts walkers and climbers to the Cuillin and Trotternosh while those seeking adventures a little less extreme head here to spot the island’s abundant wildlife, with sea eagles, whales and dolphins among the species that call Skye home.
Saint John Island
Life moves slower here. Wildlife abounds (大量存在) and all is at peace. The National Park dominates here, covering more than half of the island. With countless bird species and dolphins and turtles to spot, it’s no surprise that this is a destination that draws nature lovers again and again. This is a place to rest and relax. Peace and quiet are abundant.
Grand Cayman
Breathtaking beaches attract visitors to Grand Cayman, but there’s far more to experience here. Hit the shops in George Town where all the best designer brands can be found before checking out the cultural and historic highlights. Need to kick back after all that sightseeing? You’ll be spoilt for choice. On the island’s west side is the most obvious destination for those seeking paradise. Great food, great weather and great tourist attractions for all.
Dalmatian Islands
Dalmatian Coast runs along the western edge of the country and is a unique destination made of picturesque islands and seaside towns. No matter which island you pick, you’ll come back with amazing memories. Our favourite island is Cres, known for its population of griffons (狮身鹫首的怪兽), where you can wander in forests, admire the cliffs standing along the sea and rest on quiet beaches.
1. What is special about Saint John Island?| A．It has historic sites. | B．There’re abundant sea eagles. |
| C．It is peaceful and quiet. | D．It offers breathtaking beaches. |
| A．George Town. | B．Cres. | C．Cuillin. | D．Trotternosh. |
| A．To compare some travel destinations. | B．To attract visitors to these destinations. |
| C．To introduce four national parks to readers. | D．To appeal to the public to protect the environment. |
7 . The United Kingdom is a land of natural beauty and history, with many of its finest attractions discovered through hiking. Now, dust off your boots, plan according to the following routes presented by a survey of senior hikers and an incredible experience will wait for you.
Wales Coastal Path
Wales is the only country in the world that has an official walking path covering its whole borders. The Wales Coastal Path is a footpath stretching 870 miles from Chester to Chepstow. Walking the whole thing might be demanding, but there are plenty of stretches that can be enjoyed over a day or two.
Southwest Coast Path
You need a fair amount of annual leave, a casual 52 days or so, to undertake this in one go. The route runs from Somerset all the way to Dorset, via rugged cliffs, cute fishing villages and surfing spots along the coastline. You can surely jump on to any point as you like, but you can't afford to miss all the pubs full of jokes and laughter on the way!
Coast to Coast Walk
This long-distance trail isn’t official, but popular in the country, taking hikers from the Irish Sea to the North Sea as it rolls into historic Robin Hood’s Bay in Yorkshire. Following local footpaths, the route takes you through three UK National Parks: the Lakes, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.
Cleveland Way
You’ll want nine days to folly complete this hike, which explores both the North York Moors and the county’s world-famous coastline. Just make sure you allow enough time to properly enjoy spots like Roseberry Topping hill and pick up a gentle afternoon walk at Whitby’s clifftop church.
1. Who will be more interested in the routes?| A．Explorers in the UK. | B．Hiking lovers. |
| C．Nature photographers. | D．Field researchers. |
| A．Fishing villages. | B．Surfing spots. |
| C．Local pubs. | D．National parks. |
| A．They include cliffs worth visiting. | B．They are official and demanding. |
| C．They run along the coast. | D．They can be completed in a month. |
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9 . Normally museums exhibit only a small proportion of their collections, but the Boijmans Van Beuningen gallery in Rotterdam is the first in the world to display the whole lot.
Housed in a huge mirrored, bowl-shaped depot (仓库) attached to the museum in the Dutch port city, its collection of 151,000 artworks by artists including Vincent van Gogh and Oscar-Claude Monet will be accessible to visitors from Saturday.
“It is the only fully accessible depot, public depot that is open in the world,” museum director Sjarel Ex told AFP as media toured the building to Tuesday ahead of the opening. “What happens here is that you do not follow the script that was written by a curator (馆长). You see things by accident, and you feel that you are discovering things.”
“Normally, only some 6 to 10 percent of collections at major museums around the world like the Boijmans Van Beuningen are on display, and the rest kept in closed storage depots,” said Ex. That will now change for the Rotterdam institution. Visitors will even be able to watch works being restored. “If you do not show the works, people will stop talking about and thinking about an art work. As a result, it is very likely that it is into oblivion—out of sight,” he said.
The project, whose cost was around 92 million euros has mainly been covered by private donations, features five different temperature zones for different types of artworks. The depot was originally created to solve a very serious problem—the possibility of flooding in a low-lying country where a third of the land sits below sea level. The old basement below the museum was likely to let in water, making it unsuitable for storage. “Every building is a moment in time, so this celebrates for sure the climate,” said its architect, Winy Maas. “Why? Because it’s the reason for the existence of this building—the former archives (档案馆) were under water. It was flooding, so we have to bring it up.”
1. What makes the Boijmans Van Beuningen gallery special?| A．It lies on a site below sea level. |
| B．Most of its collections are donations. |
| C．It has the most collections in the world. |
| D．It is the world’s first museum to exhibit all collections. |
| A．Collections are not supposed to be shown. |
| B．The curator can guide visitors around the museum. |
| C．The depot is open to the public occasionally. |
| D．Visitors discover the collections in person. |
| A．Memory. | B．Honor. | C．Forgetfulness. | D．Preserve |
| A．A Museum Opens Its Entire Art Collections In The Globe First |
| B．The Boijmans Van Beuningen Gallery Held Its First Exhibition |
| C．A Dutch Museum Was Rebuilt After Being Damaged By Flood |
| D．Major Museums In The World Will Display The Whole Collections |
10 . The Giant Panda House
It’s home to not only two giant pandas Yingying and Lele, but also many rare and cute animals such as cuddly red pandas and giant salamanders. The Panda House not only provides home to those precious creatures but also aims at educating visitors about the impact of humans on protected animals and their habitat.
Samsung Everland
It is one of the most popular theme parks in Korea. To increase the theme park capacity (容量), Samsung customers require more attractions. After site research and discussion, the reconstruction work includes Main entrance, water park entrance building, indoor spa, panda building, 4D Theater, and Kids’ rides selection. These new attractions will bring in more people and commercial opportunity to the park.
Ocean Park Hong Kong
It’s an oceanarium, animal theme park and amusement park located in the Southern District of Hong Kong. Since its opening in 1997, it has grown to a size of 870,000 square meters with around 35 attractions and rides. It has won several awards including The World’s Seventh Most Popular Amusement Park and 33rd Most visited Tourist Attractions in the World by Forbes.
Sega World Sydney
It is an indoor high-tech amusement park in Sydney, Australia, which opened in March 1997. The park has 7 rides in total which employ the latest technology in multimedia, entertainment and destination attraction design. It used to be described by the media as “Australia’s Interactive Disneyland”.
1. Which of the following is in preparation for further construction?| A．The Giant Panda House. | B．Samsung Everland. |
| C．Sega World Sydney. | D．Ocean Park Hong Kong. |
| A．It cares about wildlife animal protection. |
| B．It is titled as the most popular wildlife park. |
| C．It is indoor with the advanced media technology. |
| D．It has the rides specially designed for children. |
| A．A magazine on science. | B．An advertisement for historic sites. |
| C．A report about tourism. | D．A website on international attractions. |
