1 . With over 70% of the country blanketed in forest, Bhutan is rich in outdoor activities and charming villages that showcase a distinctive culture found nowhere else on the Earth. Here are our picks for the best places to add to your Bhutan traveling list.
ParoLess than 10 minutes away from the airport, the historic riverside town of Paro is known for the National Museum, Rinpung Dzong and symbolic Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Wander along Paro’s streets and the Paro Weekend Market to explore shops and stands offering handmade souvenirs. When you’ve worked up an appetite, step into any restaurant for fresh, handmade momo dumplings.
ThimphuIn Bhutan’s capital city, spend the day creating your own stamps at the Bhutan Postal Museum, touring the massive Thimphu’s museums and watching policemen manually direct traffic(there are no traffic lights in the entire city). When the sun sets below the mountains, enjoy yourself at bars like Grey Area, a popular art bar with live music where you can shout “tashi delek!”, a Xizang’s expression for good luck and health.
PunakhaBeloved for riverside farms where cows eat among rice and pepper fields, Punakha is home to what is its most beautiful temple, which sits along the Punakha River. Punakha’s low altitude means it tends to be hotter and sunnier than nearby towns and districts, which means you’ll need to take precautions to avoid sunburn.
KhomaFashion lovers can expect to visit behind the curtain in Bhutan’s textile center, Khoma. In the eastern district of Lhuentse, this village is home to roughly 1,000 residents—and few cars. Khoma’s artisans spend their days weaving delicate patterns and designs on traditional Bhutanese looms (织布机), creating colors from the area’s minerals and plants.
1. What is recommended for visitors traveling in Thimphu?A.Acting as a policeman. | B.Enjoying the nightlife. |
C.Purchasing ancient stamps. | D.Trying handmade dumplings. |
A.Food. | B.Life jackets. | C.Sunblock. | D.Warming clothing. |
A.Paro. | B.Thimphu. | C.Punakha. | D.Khoma. |
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3 . New York City: the Big Apple
New York City is known by many nicknames—such as “the City that Never Sleeps” or “Gotham”—but the most popular one is probably “the Big Apple”. How did this nickname come about? Although uses of the phrase are documented in the early 1900s, the term first became popular in the 1920s when John J. Fitz Gerald, a sports writer, started a column about horse racing called “Around the Big Apple”.
Geneva: the Peace Capital
Geneva, the second most populous city in Switzerland, is a city known for its diplomacy. Geneva is not only home to the European headquarters for the United Nations but also where international organizations, such as the Red Cross, were founded and where the Geneva Conventions, a series of treaties (条约) for reducing the effects of war on soldiers and civilians, were signed. It seems fitting. then, that Geneva is known as ”the Peace Capital”.
Toronto: Muddy York
“Muddy York” sounds like a nickname that would be better suited for New York when it’s raining. But it’s actually a nickname for the city of Toronto in Canada. “Muddy York” is now not as popular as it used to be, but the nickname refers to a time in Toronto’s history when there was no drainage system or sewers. The “York” part actually goes back to when Toronto was first colonized, and its name was “Town of York” to honor Prince Frederick, duke of York. Now, the nickname “Muddy York” represents the early years of this Canadian city.
Sydney: Harbour City
Located on the southeastern coast of Australia, Sydney is a city that takes advantage of its location. Once a major port city, Sydney is sometimes called “Harbour City”, in honor of this prime real estate. People enjoy hitting the beach to go surfing or diving, and one of the most recognizable buildings, the Sydney Opera House, is right on the harbor!
1. Which city got its nickname because of its port location?A.New York. | B.Geneva. | C.Toronto. | D.Sydney. |
A.It’s the second most populous city worldwide. |
B.It’s famous for some international organizations. |
C.It’s home to the headquarters of the United Nations. |
D.It’s the cause of conflicts between soldiers and civilians. |
A.Because it was reduced to a British colony. |
B.Because it had a lot in common with New York. |
C.Because it was muddy on a rainy day for lack of sewers. |
D.Because it represented the early years of this Canadian city. |
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1. What did David do on his most recent holiday?
A.He had a boat trip. |
B.He climbed a mountain. |
C.He took a balloon flight. |
A.Things he wished to do. |
B.Gifts he needed to buy. |
C.Dates he had to remember. |
A.Mount Fuji. | B.The deep sea. | C.The Amazon. |
A group of 11 children from Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in South China, fearlessly embarked on an
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1. How much is a group ticket to the castle?
A.$3. | B.$4. | C.$6. |
A.Mr. Hill. | B.Mrs. Philips. | C.Mr. Gifford. |
A.At 7:15 a.m. | B.At 7:30 a.m. | C.At 7:45 a.m. |
A.A lunch. | B.A pen. | C.A piece of paper. |
8 . STA Travel, the world’s largest students and youth travel agency, beats any price! Every day we’re working with our partners around the globe to get you (students, teachers and anyone under 26 ) the cheapest and most comfortable flights and top-rated accommodations. This part of www.statravel.com provides great tips for green travel - how to pack, how to leave your house or apartment, and how to plan for your trips. You’ll also find a great selection of green travel adventure trips to all corners of the world.
Green travel means responsible travel! Leave as little influence as possible on the places you visit and protect the environment both at home and during your trip. Think “Green” when you pack and when you travel. You’ll help prevent long-term effects on the communities you leave and visit! Here’s some advice on how to do that.
Before you leave
Turn your water heater to its lowest setting.
Turn off your water from the outside.
Unplug (拔去……的插头) electronics and appliances.
While you travel
Pack eco-friendly clothes in your eco-friendly luggage.
Don’t buy souvenirs produced from endangered species: shells, feathers, or animal skins.
Carry a reusable bottle for water and refill it as you go.
1. Green travelers care most about _________.A.Flight | B.accommodations | C.nature | D.prices |
A.Try to leave little influence on the places they visit. |
B.Make sure the electronics and appliances are plugged in. |
C.Examine the water quality. |
D.Examine the water supply. |
A.On a travel website. | B.In a travel magazine. |
C.On an environmental website. | D.In an environmental magazine. |
9 . Welcome to Child’s Play NY activities. It offers children and teens exciting experiences. There are just 4 of 14 highly unique activities being offered.
Camp Encanto for Ages 4-6Walk through a magical door and find your own Encanto in this joyous musical camp. Theater games and improvisation (即兴创作) will have us become magic parts of the madrigal house. Encanto music will stress our playing and we will learn the art of dance and vocal (发声的) techniques to bring the songs to life.
Address: Carroll Street, BrooklynScene Study for Wizards Camp for Ages 7-11
This scene study camp gets young performers working together in magical ways using materials and improvisation. Campers will work on some material from Fantastic Beasts, Tangled and Harry Potter. As they do, they learn character development, and how to make strong and specific choices.
Address: Pierrepont Street, BrooklynOuter Space Explorers for Ages 3-4
3-2-1 take off with us into deep space. Whether you’re exploring the outer space or landing on the moon like an astronaut, kids will feel like a star in their amazing explorations. We’ll tie in our adventures with space themed kids’ literature.
Address: Columbia Street, BrooklynTrain Your Dragon for Ages 4-6
Join us on the Isle of Berk for exciting adventures inspired by Cressida Cowell’s How to Train Your Dragon, Norse mythology (北欧神话) and our favorite scenes from the films. Together with your friends, defend Berk from dragon hunters and find bravery you never knew you had.
Address: Carroll Street, Brooklyn1. How many activities does Child’s Play NY offer?
A.2. | B.4. | C.14. | D.20. |
A.Camp Encanto. | B.Scene Study for Wizards Camp. |
C.Outer Space Explorers. | D.Train Your Dragon. |
A.Pierrepont Street. | B.Columbia Street. | C.Carroll Street. | D.South Oxford Street. |
10 . Unusual Castles Around the World
Whether a fantastic achievement of architecture or just a try to appeal to the public intentionally, the four curious castles below are far from ordinary.
Kelburn Castle, Largs, Scotland
When viewed from some sides, Kelburn Castle looks like a typical Scottish castle. But on the building’s south side, the stone tower and walls are covered in cartoon-style graffiti (涂鸦). The castle’s graffiti is the work of four artists. The graffiti took 1,500 cans of paint to create.
Predjama Castle, Predjama. Slovenia
Predjama Castle was built directly into the mouth of a cave located halfway up a little over 123-meter cliff (悬崖) face. Although the site dates back to at least the 13th century, the current building was reconstructed during the 16th century. The impressive castle holds the Guinness World Records for the largest cave castle in the world.
Swallow’s Nest, Gaspra, Crimea
It’s common for castles to be built near the edge of a cliff, but few look so unsafe as the Swallow’s Nest in Crimea, which extends out over the Black Sea. The foundation of this small castle, which measures 20 meters in length and 10 meters in width, extends beyond the edge of the 40-meter cliff. The current stone building was once a wooden structure.
Trosky Castle, Troskovice, Czech Republic
On the top of two volcanic mouths is Trosky Castle, which dates back to the end of the 14th century. Along with the towers on each peak, the castle is also built on the ridge (山脊) that connects the peaks. After a defensive stronghold during war time, the castle was abandoned. The government took control of the site in 1925 and the remains of its walls are now carefully maintained.
1. What highlights Kelburn Castle?A.Its history. | B.Its location. | C.Its design. | D.Its function. |
A.They were once rebuilt. | B.They were abandoned. |
C.They are cave castles. | D.They are the same length. |
A.Kelburn Castle. | B.Predjama Castle. |
C.Swallow’s Nest. | D.Trosky Castle. |