1 . When planning a vacation with your partner, the list of destinations is endless! Here are the top four perfect places that are ideal for a honeymoon or any romantic holiday.
● Aspen, Colorado
If you enjoy snowboarding then you will have the time of your life! And if not, they have snowmobiles and sleigh rides. Aspen is not just great for winter, come down in summer to enjoy their Food & Wine Classic, a fun festival with a great view.
● Antigua, Caribbean
Antigua is the sunniest island in the Caribbean, surrounded by local walls and reefs. Fun activities like sailing and diving let you really take in the bright blue water and white sand, truly breathtaking.
● Venice, Italy
This lovely place is basically the same as it was 600 years ago, which adds to its character. With so many beautiful sights to see, such as the clock tower, Doge's Palace, and the Scuola grande di San Rocco, you will have days of exploring followed by nights of fine dining,
● Punta Uva, Costa Rica
Punta Uva is a small town on the coast of Costa Rica. There is a beautiful open garden surrounded by butterflies and other special species that you can view by just walking around. The beach is beautiful but the scenery is what takes the cake!
1. Where should visitors go if they like snow sports?| A．Aspen, Colorado. | B．Antigua, Caribbean. |
| C．Venice, Italy. | D．Punta Uva, Costa Rica. |
| A．The beauty of the sea. | B．The beautiful butterflies. |
| C．The festival of Food & Wine. | D．The ancient clock towers. |
| A．newspaper | B．storybook |
| C．science fiction | D．travel guide |
1. Where does the speaker give the talk?
| A．On a bus. | B．In a university. | C．At Bridgeton Castle. |
| A．125 years old. | B．200 years old. | C．120 years old. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. |
| A．He loved his young wife very much. |
| B．He had died before the castle was finished. |
| C．He had the castle built in England. |
3 . 4 fun ways to spend a summer day at the beach
Kite-Flying on Long Beach, Washington
The beach at Long Beach is a perfect spot for flying kites. For starters, the beach is long, wide and relatively flat. More importantly, because the town sits on a peninsula (半岛) in the southwest corner of the state, wind can always provide ideal conditions for keeping kites in the sky. Kite-flying in these parts is so famous that Washington State International Kite Festival is organized here every year.
Crabbing in Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts
For a quieter experience, however, take the family to the calmer beaches along Cape Cod Bay, and be sure to bring a tool to dig for crabs that hide in the sand. Though the crabs that can be found here aren’t necessarily meaty, kids and grown-ups love the process of looking for breathing holes and digging for treasure.
Exploring sand hills at Silver Lake, Michigan
Beaches along lakes are just as interesting as ocean beaches—especially when they come with sand hills waiting to be explored. Such is the case with the Silver Lake Sand Hills. The area is famous for the only hills east of Utah to allow motorized vehicles in summer, which means they are a favorite spot for families with kids old enough enough to speed around on Go-Karts(卡丁车).
Surf-fishing along Playalinda Beach, Florida
You don’t have to head out on a boat to fish from the ocean; at least not when the family is vacationing near Playalinda Beach. This stretch of shoreline is popular in fishing circles as destination for surf-fishing. Fishing is best 2 hours before or after high tide(潮水).
1. Where can a family interested in catching crabs go?| A．Long Beach, Washington | B．Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts. |
| C．Silver Lake, Michigan. | D．Playalinda, Florida. |
| A．it is an island to the northeast of the state |
| B．a Kite Festival is organized there every year |
| C．there are lots of sand hills on the beach there |
| D．the location of the town leads to ideal wind conditions |
| A．Vacation | B．Sports | C．Health | D．Food |
4 . THE NATIONAL GALLERY
Open time
Monday to Thursday:10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday until 9 p.m.
Weekends:9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed 24-26 December and 1 January
Book before you visit
Please book online and in advance. This is to help us manage the number of people in the Gallery, limit queuing and reduce contact.
Your space for art
The number of visitors to the Gallery has been reduced so you have more space to explore during your visit.
Ways to visit
To help us create a safe experience, all visitors, including our members, need to book a ticket. When you arrive at the Gallery, you will have a choice of three one-way art routes to explore.
Visiting guidelines
To help us keep the Gallery a safe and enjoyable place for everyone,please follow the guidelines below by:
●Wearing a face covering during your visit
●Not touching the paintings or other exhibits, and not crossing the barriers
●Consuming food and drink in designated areas only, not in rooms that contain paintings
●Following our NO SMOKING policy in any part of the building
●Following our NO PHOTOGRAPHY policy in exhibitions where a sign is displayed
●Sitting only on the seating provided
1. At which time is a ticket available if you are to explore the Gallery?| A．6 p.m. Friday, 10 September. |
| B．7 p.m. Thursday, 25 November. |
| C．1 p.m. Friday, 25 December. |
| D．2 p.m. Saturday, 1 January. |
| A．the Gallery hopes to sell more tickets |
| B．the Gallery wants to avoid visitors contacting |
| C．the Gallery aims to offer visitors a safe art journey |
| D．the Gallery intends to know visitors' preferred routes |
| A．Wearing a face covering. |
| B．Eating in front of the painting. |
| C．Smoking inside the toilet. |
| D．Taking pictures as you like. |
5 . Shopping
Europe's busiest shopping street
London is a shopper's paradise and one of the best places to go is Oxford Street. Selfridges, one of the world's first department store, is here. There are at least four other major stores and European's largest music shop. In December the Christmas lights are always switched on by a famous person. Nearby in Regent Street is Hamleys. This is the biggest toy store in the world, opened in 1881.
All things for all people
A fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street. You can buy clothes, cosmetics and accessories here and there's an organic food supermarket. Harrods in Knightbridge has 330 different departments and sells absolutely everything, from electronic goods and jewellery to pet food and furniture. The food hall is spectacular and if you feel hungry, you can choose from 32 different restaurants.
Markets
You can't leave London without visiting a market. One of the oldest is Borough market. Walk around and look at the fresh fish, bakeries, and fruit and vegetable sellers. You can also buy specialist food, like cheese, pork pies and chutney. For antiques, jewellery or collector’s items go to Portobello Road on a Saturday. You never know what you will find. If you like browsing for jewellery and gifts, there is nothing better than Covent Garden market. There are lots of cafes here and always some kind of street entertainment.
Outside the city
Tired of city life? Most medium—sized towns in Britain have regular farmers' markets. Here local producers sell their food, drink and handicrafts—they will usually let you try the bread, cakes or wine before you buy. One market town called Totnes even introduced its own currency. Now seventy local businesses accept it.
1. Which place in London is a music fan's paradise?| A．Kensington High Street. | B．Regent Street. |
| C．Oxford Street. | D．Harrods in Knightbridge. |
| A．Because the oldest Borough market is full of snacks and vegetables. |
| B．Because antiques, jewellery or gifts may go beyond your expectations. |
| C．Because visitors can go to Portobello Road to choose antiques on Sundays. |
| D．Because visitors can try the local bread, cakes or wine after they buy. |
| A．To introduce readers to Britain cultures. |
| B．To present readers with guidelines in life. |
| C．To instruct readers in the history of shops. |
| D．To inform readers of some specialty shops. |
How to Save Money in London Find the free attractions Many of London’s top things to do, including the National Gallery, the British Museum and Hyde Park, are absolutely free to enjoy. Get an Oyster Card London’s subway, otherwise known as “the Tube” is the easiest way to get around the city, but can add up quickly if you buy tickets daily. Oyster Card fares are not only cheaper, but will make you feel like a local. Dine smart Restaurants like Brick Lane offer fantastic food for bargain prices; fish-and-chip shops are a cheap standby, and takeaway food costs less than dine-in. Consider a London Pass This pass covers entry to many of the city’s top attractions, including Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Churchill War Rooms, for one price. | What You Need to Know Accept the slang There are a few British phrases and words that can be confusing to first-time American visitors. Study the slang to prevent being lost in translation. Accept the rain A rain jacket, rain boots, and an umbrella will be very useful and necessary for your trip whenever. Accept the pub scene Pubs are a big part of British culture, so it’s not uncommon to see them busy throughout the week. Many have been around for centuries, so stopping in for a pint doubles as a history lesson. Accept the guidance of a local There are a variety of tours around the city specializing in everything from ghosts to “Harry Potter”. There are also a variety of Stonehenge tours, if you’re up for a daytrip. |
1. If you are travelling in London, you can go to ________ for free.
| A．the Buckingham Palace | B．Westminster Abbey |
| C．the Churchill War Rooms | D．the National Gallery |
| A．Having a London Pass can make you feel like local people. |
| B．The weather of London is changeable all around the year. |
| C．It’s unusual to see pubs crowded with people throughout the week. |
| D．An American traveller can understand British English without any problem. |
| A．Travel | B．Cultures |
| C．Entertainments | D．Businesses |
7 . My fifteen-year-old son has just returned from abroad with rolls of exposed film and a hundred dollars in uncashed traveler's cheques（支票）, and is asleep at the moment. His blue duffel bag lies on the floor where he dropped it. Obviously，he postponed as much sleep as he could: when he walked in and we hugged his electrical system suddenly turned off, and he headed directly for the bed, where I imagine he beat his old record of sixteen hours.
It was his first trip overseas, so weeks before it, I pressed travel books on him, and a tape of useful French phrases; drew up a list of people to visit; advised him on clothing and other things. At the luggage store where we went to buy him a suitcase, he headed for the duffels, saying that suitcases were more for old people.
During the trip, he called home three times: from London, Paris, and a village named Ullapool. Near Ullapool, he climbed a mountain in a rainstorm that almost blew him off. In the village, a man spoke to him in Gaelic（盖尔语）, and, too polite to stop him, my son listened to him for ten or fifteen minutes, trying to nod in the right places. The French he learned from the tape didn't hold water in Paris. The French he talked to shrugged and walked on.
When my son called, I sat down at the kitchen table and hung on every word. His voice came through clearly, though two of the calls were like ship-to-shore communication. When I broke in with a “Great!” or a “Really?”, I knocked a little hole in his communication. So I just sat and listened. I have never listened to telephone so attentively and with so much pleasure. It was wonderful to hear news from him that was so new to me. In my book，he was the first man to land on the moon, and I knew that I had no advice to give him and that what I had already given was probably not much help.
The unused cheques are certainly proof of that. Youth travels light. No suitcase, not much luggage and a slim expense account, and yet he went to the scene, and came back safely. I sit here amazed. The night when your child returns with dust on his shoes from a country you've never seen is a night you would gladly turn into a week.
1. During the trip, the author's son ______.| A．ran out of money | B．didn't get enough sleep |
| C．forgot to call his mother | D．failed to take his suitcase |
| A．adventurous | B．independent |
| C．creative | D．polite |
| A．It is important to listen to your child's story. |
| B．It's easy to break in on the chat with your child. |
| C．The author is proud of her son landing on the moon. |
| D．The son no longer needs much help from his mother. |
| A．good parents should protect their children from potential dangers |
| B．the world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page |
| C．it's a win-win choice to give a child space to experience and explore |
| D．communication between parents and children is extremely important |
1. How long will the speakers stay in Florida?
| A．For two days. | B．For three days. | C．For five days. |
| A．Good friends. | B．A couple. | C．Parent and kid. |
| A．She went for a bike ride. |
| B．She relaxed on the beach. |
| C．She cooked a fancy dinner. |
Miami is one of the most international and attractive cities in the US.
South Beach
The most famous section of Miami is South Beach (also known as SoBe). It’s in the heart of the “Art Deco District”. The neighborhood is colorful and has some truly unique architecture (建筑). South Beach is popular for its shopping and fashionable restaurants, but it’s definitely the section of town where people come to have fun.
Eating
Miami has just about any type of food you could imagine.
Stormy Weather
The only bad things about Miami are the tropical（热带的）storms that often hit the area. Miami has always been a hurricane hotbed because of its location on the southern tip of Florida.
| A．The hurricane season runs from June to November. |
| B．One of the worst hurricanes to hit Miami was Hurricane Andrew. |
| C．In late August of 1992 Andrew hit Florida with winds of over 200 mph. |
| D．After dinner, the place turns into a bar and the music plays on until 4 am. |
| E．It’s at the southern tip of Florida, which is known as the “Sunshine State”. |
| F．Latin food is extremely popular and has also influenced many other cooking styles. |
| G．With some of the modern nightclubs in the world, Miami draws DJs from all over the world. |
