1 . 4 Best Places to Travel in 2023

2023 is the year when travel returns in a big way. To get you started, we’ve rounded up some of the best places to travel in 2023. All you need to do is pick the place that appeals to you.

Copenhagen

With its fantastic houses, clean streets and colorful architecture, Copenhagen is regarded as the most livable city on the earth. Named the World Capital of Architecture for 2023, Copenhagen will offer a series of major artistic events and programs sure to delight architects and design lovers.

Bhutan

For travelers with a sense of adventure and a love of discovery, Bhutan has always been a must-go destination. In 2023, travelers can once again explore the Trans Bhutan Trail, which runs 250 miles from east to west, offering visits to the century-old communities along the journey. The trail spans (横跨)18 major bridges and national parks and connects more than 400 historic and cultural sites.

Bordeaux

The coming years will be sporty in the historical wine region of Bordeaux in France. In 2023, the city will host the Rugby World Cup, an intense and stressful game. Beyond sports, Bordeaux is one of the favorite historical cities, with more than 350 structures that are either nationally or regionally listed as historical monuments.

Namibia

Wildlife and adventure lovers looking for a unique path in African Safari trips should head straight to Namibia in 2023 — this country in southern Africa is the perfect place to travel to reconnect with nature and escape the modern stresses of life. On the wildlife front, you may see lions along with giraffes and elephants.

1. What is Copenhagen well-known for?

A．The natural landscape.	B．The adventure travel.
C．Eye-catching architecture.	D．Famous art designers.

2. What can you visit on the Trans Bhutan Trail?

A．Modern communities.	B．Cultural relics.
C．Historical wine regions.	D．National monuments.

3. Which place attracts those who want to be free from stressful city life?

A．Copenhagen.

B．Bhutan.

C．Bordeaux.

D．Namibia.

2 . Jurassic World: The Exhibition-London

Get closer to dinosaurs than ever before in Jurassic World: The Exhibition! Based on one of the biggest films in cinema history, the exhibition lets people of all ages experience scenes inspired by the beloved films. Now, the park that was only a promise comes to life…right before your eyes.

Tickets

·Adult (ages 15+) for £20.00 per person

·Reduced (ages under 15, 65+, disabled) for 16.00 per person; Free entry for children under 4

·Group Bundle (4+ tickets) for £18.00 per person

Highlights (精彩部分)

·After selecting your tickets, treat yourself to a “Gift Package” to make your experience extra special.

·Prepare to be left in amazement at this experience that brings the ground-breaking film

Jurassic World to life at the London ExCeL.

·Have a face-to-face meeting with the life-size dinosaurs as you walk through the world-famous Jurassic World gates.

·Step behind the glass into the Creation Lab and imagine what it would have been like to walk among the breathtaking animals.

General Information

Date: from 24 March 2023 to 15 May 2023

Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays: 10 a.m. -6 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays: 9 a.m. -8 p.m.

Length of time: 45 minutes

Location: ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock (Custom House, Elizabeth Line/DLR)

Accessibility: It has wheelchair access. Once your own ticket has been bought, a carer ticket can be requested by contacting us HERE.

For more information, please check your confirmation email after buying tickets.

1. How much should a couple with a 3-year-old boy pay?

A．£40.

B．£52.

C．£56.

D．£58.

2. What can visitors do in the exhibition?

A．Learn knowledge about films.	B．Have a close look at dinosaurs.
C．Get a “Gift Package” at a low price.	D．Do experiments in the Creation Lab.

3. Where can we see this text?

A．On a website.	B．In a magazine.
C．In a tour brochure.	D．On an advertising board.

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.

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.

6 . Yellowstone National Park offers a variety of ranger programs throughout the park, and throughout the year. The following are descriptions of the ranger programs this summer.

Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone (May 26 to September 2)

Whether you’re hiking a backcountry trail (小径), camping, or just enjoying the park’s amazing wildlife from the road, this quick workshop is for you and your family. Learn where to look for animals and how to safely enjoy your wildlife watching experience. Meet at the Canyon Village Store.

Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics (June 5 to August 21)

Kids can test their skills and compare their abilities to the animals of Yellowstone. Stay for as little or as long as your plans allow. Meet in front of the Visitor Education Center.

Canyon Talks at Artist Point (June 9 to September 2)

From a classic viewpoint, enjoy Lower Falls, the Yellowstone River, and the breathtaking colors of the canyon (峡谷) while learning about the area’s natural and human history. Discover why artists and photographers continue to be drawn to this special place. Meet on the lower platform at Artist Point on the South Rim Drive for this short talk.

Photography Workshops (June 19 & July 10)

Enhance your photography skills — join Yellowstone’s park photographer for a hands-on program to inspire new and creative ways of enjoying the beauty and wonder of Yellowstone.

6/19 — Waterfalls &Wide Angles: meet at Artist Point.

7/10 — Wildflowers &White Balance: meet at Washburn Trailhead in Chittenden parking area.

1. Which of the four programs begins the earliest?

A．Photography Workshops.	B．Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics.
C．Canyon Talks at Artist Point.	D．Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone.

2. What is the short talk at Artist Point about?

A．Works of famous artists.	B．Protection of wild animals.
C．Basic photography skills.	D．History of the canyon area.

3. Where will the participants meet for the July 10 photography workshop?

A．Artist Point.	B．Washburn Trailhead.
C．Canyon Village Store.	D．Visitor Education Center.

7 . Shlagel Farms || Waldorf, MD

Less than 20 miles from DC, Shlagel Farms is one of the most popular pick-your-own (PYO) strawberry places in the area, their season beginning in early June. While there, you can also pick up something to cook for dinner — Shlagel also offers farm-raised beef, pork, and chicken! It’s open for PYO from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. seven days a week.

Wegmeyer Farms || Loudoun County, VA

With three locations in Northern Virginia, Wegmeyer offers varying strawberry picking experiences as the settings differ at each. The PYO season will begin at all three locations in May. Check the website for updates, hours, and directions. Picking reservations can be made through the website the night before.

Mackintosh Fruit Farm || Berryville, VA

The family-owned farm in the Shenandoah Valley will be open to the public in late May with access to their strawberry fields, then blueberries, peaches, and apples. Plan on lunch while you’re there — along with fruits and vegetables, the farm also offers a variety of menu items prepared fresh every day from their own produce. Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.

Larriland Farm || Woodbine, MD

About an hour’s drive from DC in Howard County, Larriland Farm always gets great reviews for both its produce and beauty. The PYO season is expected to start with strawberries in late May/early June this year followed by its full range of berries soon after, from June-October, too. Apple picking usually begins in late August. Summer hours are Tuesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday to Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

1. How does Shlagel Farms differ from Wegmeyer Farms?

A．It is open earlier in summer.

B．It provides a full range of fruits for pickers.

C．It requires reservations.

D．It has animal produce available for sale.

2. Which place provides lunch?

A．Shlagel Farms.	B．Wegmeyer Farms.
C．Mackintosh Fruit Farm.	D．Larriland Farm.

3. What time can you pick apples on Tuesday?

A．8 a.m.-6 p.m.	B．9 a.m.-5 p.m.
C．9 a.m.-6 p.m.	D．9 a.m.-8 p.m.

8 . 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.

9 . 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。

World Tourism Day focuses on promoting tourism in various parts of the world.     1    (start) by the United Nations World Trade Organization (UNWTO), the day     2    (honor) every year on September 27 and has been celebrated       3       1980.

The official World Tourism Day     4     (celebrate) this year was held in Bali, Indonesia, and designed around the theme of “Rethinking Tourism,” with the goal of     5     (inspire) debate about rethinking tourism for development, including through education and jobs, as well as tourism’s impact on the planet and opportunities to grow more     6     (sustainable).

Last Monday, tourism ministers of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa met via video conference     7     (discuss) the green and sustainable development of tourism and the countries’ recovery measures during     8     COVID-19 pandemic.

The UNWTO urges everyone on World Tourism Day, including tourism workers,     9     (travel), corporations and governments, to consider     10     might be done to boost tourism.

10 . As Alexandria Country Day School’s sixth-graders created miniature 3D printed villages to address homelessness, they learned lessons far beyond technology.

“It Takes a Village” began as a project for a science class, inspired by life-size 3D-printed homes built by Austin, Texas-based technology company Icon.

No strangers to classroom 3D projects, the students were fascinated by Icon’s use of a similar process to create homes made of inexpensive concrete-like material. Unlike standard construction methods, the process of building these durable homes takes just a few days.

While creating their mini 3D buildings, the students explored how such technology allows design freedom and quick changes. Mathematical conversions helped get the relations right. For example, a real 25-foot-by-20-foot one-bedroom house would be printed as 40-millimeter-by-32-millimeter (about 1 1/2 inch by 1 1/4 inch) for their mini village. Salwa Seman, 11, said that getting the dimensions and settings correct before construction began was challenging as she created a curved-wall amphitheater (圆形剧场).

The tech-focused project quickly evolved into “an exercise in empathy (共情), innovation and cooperation designed to bring about lasting change”. “When most people think of helping the homeless, they think of food and clothing drives,” said Juliet Galicia, 11. “While necessary, those are temporary fixes. Even housing by itself is not a complete solution.”

In designing their leave-homelessness-behind neighborhoods, priorities were shelter, food stores, schools, and health centers. But to build a sense of belonging and purpose, the miniature communities also emphasized areas for frequent interaction among residents. “We wanted to make it feel more like a real community,” said Luke Wazorko, 11. A community garden, a place to raise chickens, an amphitheater for shared events, bus stops for access to jobs, and infrastructure for Wi-Fi and cellphones to help in job searches were important features to offer formerly unhoused residents.

Amber Fogarty, president of a nonprofit organization tackling homelessness in Austin, said, “Housing alone will never solve homelessness, but community will. People need a place where they are known, cared for and loved.”

1. Which can be used to describe homes created by Icon?

A．Hard-sided.

B．Long-lasting.

C．Rough-edged.

D．Strong-minded.

2. What conclusion can we draw from Galicia’ words?

A．Juliet Galicia has participated in food and clothing drives in the past.

B．Temporary solutions have proved to be of little help to unhoused people.

C．Providing unhoused people with a place to live will solve all of their problems.

D．A comprehensive approach is required to fully address the issue of homelessness.

3. The author may agree to the ideas EXCEPT that________.

A．a team of people can use 3D printing to build homes

B．builders can adapt a 3D-printed design to fit a person’s preferences

C．the students faced challenges in building their miniature communities

D．places for personal interactions are an important aspect of a community

4. What is the purpose of the sixth paragraph?

A．To emphasize community gardens as the most important part of neighborhoods.

B．To illustrate technology has nothing to do with helping unhoused people.

C．To show specific ways the students focused on more than just housing.

D．To promote the project as a profitable design to Austin.