1 . My parents, siblings and I took our first camping trip to the Lake Houston Wilderness Park recently.
We had finished putting up the
The rain died down before dark and the sky turned clear. Soon, Mom
The following day, we had a good time
I am very grateful for this camping trip, which has left us unforgettable
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A.culture | B.society | C.nature | D.space |
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A.encounters | B.coincidences | C.discoveries | D.memories |
2 . Do you want to see majestic lions roaring, rare rhinos running and colorful birds flying? You’ll find this incredible display of nature in the Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley.
First stop
Fly into Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. This great city is known for its fashion markets and beautiful art. And be sure to pick up some rich Kenyan coffee while you’re there! Then head for the countryside.
Plan your trip
The largest of the three lakes in the system, Lake Nakuru, is less than 175 kilometers from Nairobi. But Lakes Bogoria and Elementaita are equally worth a visit. You can stay at one of several choices of luxurious cabins in the valley. And if you sign up for a trip, be sure to put flamingos, the white and pink birds, at the top of your list.
Paradise
The Kenya Lake System is shallow and alkaline (碱性的). That means it supports vegetation such as green algae, a food source for many waterfowl. Hundreds of species of birds flourish here, using this area as a major breeding and nesting ground. Water buffalo, leopards, monkeys and the endangered Rothschild giraffe also make this area their home.
Other sights
Wildlife isn’t the only natural wonder in the Great Rift Valley. The valley marks a place where the earth is divided far below the surface. This rock separation below ground leads to noticeable features above ground. Walking around Lake Bogoria especially, you will see steam rising from hot springs.
Other activities include golfing, horseback riding and hiking. The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down, either. The river valley is far from city lights, so many visitors gaze at the stars shining above.
If you are ready for a wildlife experience, don’t hesitate!
1. Where can you buy fashionable gifts in Kenya?A.Nairobi. | B.Lake Nakuru. | C.Lake Bogoria. | D.Lake Elementaita. |
A.Living in a cabin. | B.Seeing flamingos. |
C.Visiting hot springs. | D.Gazing at shining stars. |
A.It has countless lakes worth visiting. | B.It’s an ideal place for wildlife to live. |
C.Its water is unsuitable for plant growth. | D.It’s famous for rich culture and history. |
3 . Four Unique U.S. National Parks
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
If you’re looking for interesting red and pink rocks, you can’t do better than Bryce Canyon. The national park is known for its attractive rock formations and hoodoos (石林). Some of the best places to visit in the park are the Natural Bridge, Fairyland Canyon, or any of the scenic viewpoints throughout the park.
Death Valley National Park, California and Nevada
It’s the hottest and driest national park in the country, but it’s also a place of beautiful desert sights and interesting natural phenomena, like the sailing stones on the Racetrack Playa. Depending on where you are in the park the climate can be extreme—it's home to snowy mountains, dry desert, colorful flower fields, and cool lakes. You might also recognize it as the planet of Tatooine from the original Star Wars movies.
Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Arizona offers way more than just the Grand Canyon. This ancient forest in the middle of the desert isn’t what you’d typically expect-it’s way more interesting. The forest became fossilized (石化) over time as minerals like quartz slowly replaced the wood remains. The result is multi-colored stone logs (原木) that are too amazing to pass up. Just don’t take home any free souvenirs-many visitors are fined by taking rocks.
Great Basin National Park, Nevada
Great Basin National Park might be one of the best parks in the state of Nevada. Just a visit to the Lehman Caves or the Lexington Arch (a rare, giant, above-ground limestone arch) will have you convinced. It’s also known for having some of the darkest skies in the continental U.S., so astronomy lovers will jump at the chance to see the night sky when they visit.
1. What is Bryce Canyon National Park famous for?A.Rock formations and hoodoos. | B.Beautiful desert sights. |
C.Multi-colored stone logs. | D.The darkest night sky. |
A.In Utah. | B.In California and Nevada. |
C.In Arizona. | D.In Nevada. |
A.Bryce Canyon National Park. | B.Death Valley National Park. |
C.Petrified Forest National Park | D.Great Basin National Park. |
With the days
“In the past, we burned cattle dung (牛粪) for heating. The rooms would be covered with dust, and the sky would sometimes get gray,” said Pasang, a resident of Lhasa, capital of southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.
His home was connected by natural gas pipelines seven years ago. “With the gas, my home is warmer, and we are also contributing
Now, the signature blue skies dotted with white clouds not only give local people a breath of fresh air but are also a vital part of the region’s charm for visitors from home and abroad. The wide use of natural gas is one of the keys behind the clean air in Tibet. “In Lhasa’s case, so far natural gas
Amid the country’s boom of new energy vehicles (NEVs),Tibet is also popularizing NEVs while phasing out (淘汰) older cars with high pollution and high energy
Electric cars are also gaining
Atop a mountain over 5,000 meters above sea level, the Ali observatory — more than 1,400 km from Lhasa — is still frequented by astronomy lovers
Zhou Yunhe, director of the observatory, said more than 3,100 tourists have visited the observatory since the turn of the year.
Despite the impact of COVID-19, Tibet received 36.89 million tourists in the first three
5 . Enjoy yourself in the beauty and energy of Havana and the charm and history of Trinidad as we explore these two dynamic Cuban cities. We’ll experience the people, politics, and culture of the island during this important period in the country’s history.
THE HIGHLIGHTS
Learn about housing, infrastructure(基础设施),and restoration(修复)programs in Havana during a lecture with urban planner Miguet Coyula.
Hear from Norma Guillard, a Cuban social psychologist and former brigadista(准将)with the 1961 Cuba Literacy Campaign, about Cuba’s efforts to bring literacy to the entire country.
Attend a discussion about the current process of economic reform with economist Giulio Rioci.
Visit the site of the Bay of Pigs invasion of 196l and the Bay of Pigs Museum. Take a walking tour of Old Havana and feel amazed at the splendid architecture.
Wander the cobblestone(鹅卵石) streets of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with Nancy Benitez, an expert in restoration, architecture, and history.
Tour a second UNESCO World Heritage site—Cienfuegos—and observe wonderful French and Spanish architecture during a walking tour.
These are only a few of the highlights of this extraordinary program. See the full travel guide at the Nation.com/ HAVANA—TRINIDAD.
The whole trip costs $ 5,455 per person ($ 370 extra for a single room) and includes hotel accommodations for 7 nights, all transportation within Cuba, all tours, all lectures, meals, tips, and numerous other events and activities.
100% of the income from our travel programs supports our journal The Nation.
For more information, e—mail us at travels@thenation.com, call 212—209—5401, or visit us at the Nation.com/ HAVANA—TRINIDAD.
1. If you want to know the 1961 Cuba Literacy Campaign,whose lecture will you attend?A.Miguet Coyula. | B.Norma Guillard. |
C.Giulio Rioci. | D.Nancy Benitez. |
A.The cobblestone streets of Trinidad is a UNESCO World Heritage site. |
B.The Bay of Pigs Museum mainly holds world—famous artworks. |
C.People can appreciate much European architecture in Old Havana. |
D.People can watch a video about the current process of economic reform. |
A.$ 5,085. | B.$ 5,455. |
C.$ 5,825. | D.$ 6,195. |
6 . Traveling by train can be a romantic way to see the world. Since it was one of the original forms of transportation worldwide, here are some fantastic train trips to add to your travel list.
Qinghai-Tibet Railway
Where it goes: Xining to Lhasa
Why not start with the world's highest train ride? The Qinghai-Tiber Railway climbs to great heights of over 16,0000 feet as it snakes trough the Himalayas. The wonderful 1215-mile journey only makes seven stops.
Eurostar
Where it goes: London to/from Paris
Eurostar is a popular way for folks to get from London to Paris, thanks to its quick travel time, but it has another attraction that makes it a great train trip. For 20 minutes, you will actually be riding 150 feet underwater through the famous English Channel.
Trans-Siberian Railway
Where it goes: Moscow to Vladivostok
The Trans-Siberian Railway is another historically famous railroad that should be on your travel list. It is also the world's longest continuous railway. Along the way, you will pass through eight time zones and have plenty of time to see the beautiful Russian countryside.
Glacier Express
Where it goes: St. Moritz to Zermatt in the Swiss Alps
This train ride is a favorite among many, as it's arguably the best way to experience the Swiss Alps. It's much more about the journey than the destination, and it gives new meaning to the term slow travel, taking over seven hours to pass just 180 miles. But it's one of the most scenic train journeys out there, so the slow pace is welcomed.
1. What's special about Eurostar?A.It passes through the most time zones. | B.It travels underwater for some time. |
C.It is the highest speed train ride in the world. | D.It offers you beautiful European scenery. |
A.Qinghai-Tibet Railway. | B.Eurostar. |
C.Trans-Siberian Railway. | D.Glacier Express. |
A.A science magazine. | B.A travel brochure. | C.A biography. | D.A textbook. |
1. What does the center aim to do?
A.Encourage people to live a healthy life. |
B.Provide a colorful life for the retired people. |
C.Offer a relaxing place for sick people to recover. |
A.Exercising as planned. |
B.Trying all kinds of exercise. |
C.Doing exercise after lunchtime. |
A.Watching TV. | B.Holding parties. | C.Relaxing in the garden. |
A.By paying a little booking fee. |
B.By contacting the people at reception. |
C.By informing the library of their demands. |
It wasn’t until the rise of the Ming Dynasty in 1368 that the Great Wall of China we know today
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Construction on the Great Wall was
9 . Ciudad Perdida, Colombia’s “Lost City” is older than Machu Picchu. There are no trains or buses allowing of
Despite this, I couldn’t
The next morning, we were off early to
I looked down and wondered at the beautiful site below. While the return trip included
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A.natives | B.visitors | C.guides | D.drivers |
A.similarity | B.distinction | C.bond | D.belief |
A.reduce | B.beat | C.test | D.abandon |
A.watched out | B.cut off | C.set in | D.gave in |
A.construct | B.pick | C.cover | D.explore |
A.convinced | B.predicted | C.motivated | D.simplified |
A.overcoming | B.memorizing | C.observing | D.fixing |
A.otherwise | B.again | C.though | D.instead |
A.rewarding | B.sensitive | C.popular | D.flexible |
This past summer, I joined my sister's family for their annual Adirondack vacation in a rented cottage on a lake, the same place my family has stayed since I was a little kid. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone busy: swimming, fishing and sand castle building on the beach.
By the third day, I had noticed that my ten-year-old niece, Jannie, had spent most of her time watching cable TV and browsing through the gift shops in town. Not exactly the wilderness experience I remembered from my youth. So, at dinner, I told Jannie we should hike to the top of the mountain across the lake the following morning, which was called Rocky Point because the peak is bare and rock-covered.
"Well." replied Jannie, "Tomorrow there are some shows on the Disney Channel, so I'm going to be pretty busy."
"When your mother and I used to come here when we were your age, we were too busy swimming and hiking up mountains."
"Sounds more like punishment than a vacation." She shrugged her shoulders. "Besides, I don't think I can walk that far."
When I said it only took a half-hour of steady walking to get to the top. She grumbled, "Fine, I'll go." I knew she was agreeing just to shut me up, but I would take anything I could get.
The next morning was a perfect day for a hike, with sunshine and clear skies. I got up early and took some sandwiches and water bottles, which I tucked into my backpack along with the bug spray and the camera.
Jannie came shuffling downstairs, sighed dramatically, rolled her eyes and announced in a very unenthusiastic, robot-like voice. "I'm ready to go hiking, Uncle David." Anyway, we climbed into my car and drove to the trailhead about ten minutes away. As we stood at the edge of the parking lot and looked down the shaded trail that led into the woods. "I am still not sure this is a good idea, but if you and Mom could do it, I can too, I guess."
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