1 . There are top four places to visit in the Monterey Peninsula, California, where there are so many activities and beautiful lookout spots.
Pebble BeachThis scenic place offers many activities, hotels, and restaurants. At Pebble Beach, one can go fishing, swimming, diving, surfing, picnicking, boating, and on the nature trails there’s bicycling and hiking. It is a picture that is perfect with a white sand beach and beautiful view of the ocean.
Monterey Bay AquariumRegarded as the number one aquarium, Monterey Bay Aquarium has all kinds of interesting fish to see. Not only do they have strange fish but also other sea creatures too. They have very creative ways of displaying the fish; sharks are kept in a large glass looking tank. Admission (入场费) for adults is $ 34.95, children (13-17) $ 31.95, and children under 12 is $ 21.95.
The Butterfly SanctuaryEvery year in October, the Monarch butterfly migrates to Monterey County to stay for the winter. This is actually called overwintering, and at this sanctuary (庇护所) these large numbers of butterflies gather together on the tree branches to keep warm. There are tens of thousands of them flying up and down; it’d be a sight worth seeing.
Andrew Molera State ParkBeing the largest state park in the area, Andrew Molera State Park offers many activities and natural views. The Big Sur, made famous by John Steinbeck’s novel, is within this park and is very beautiful. The park also offers camping, surfing, and hiking.
If you ever had the chance to go to Monterey County, California these are some of the places you’d like to see. Check them out for yourself at their websites below and see if they’ll be added to your travel wish list!
1. Visitors would like to go to Pebble Beach because ______.A.they can see shark there | B.it is beautiful and has a lot of activities |
C.it can offer excellent staying conditions | D.it has a lot of attractions and restaurants |
A.34.95 dollars | B.66.90 dollars | C.91.85 dollar | D.101.85 dollars |
A.Pebble Beach | B.Monterey Bay Aquarium |
C.The Butterfly Sanctuary | D.Andrew Molera State Park |
A.California. | B.The Big Sur. |
C.Monterey County. | D.The Monterey Peninsula. |
A.Monterey Bay Aquarium is considered the best in the U. S. |
B.The Monarch butterfly migrates to Monterey Country in spring. |
C.Andrew Molera State Park is the largest state park in the U. S. |
D.In the Aquarium sharks are kept in a very large pool. |
2 . Skiing holiday centers
Windy Pine
The ski and snowboard runs here are high in the mountains so you can be sure of lots of good snow, but they are extremely challenging and only for the expert. Skiers can relax after dark in a number of small restaurants. The airport is a two-hour bus ride away.
Ice Mountain
Come to this beautiful spot if you’re new to the sport. Try out easy ski runs under the instruction of qualified teachers-their services are highly priced and many speak several languages including English. Classes are for adults only. Guest houses provide accommodation with breakfast and evening meals. The center is reached by train.
Fairview
This historic mountain town has much for visitors to see. The slopes don’t attract expert skiers, but are suitable for those wishing to improve their basic skills. English-speaking instructors charge a lot, and hiring equipment is very expensive. This center isn’t recommended for children. The airport is nearby.
Bear Point
This center is a favorite with skillful young skiers who have limited money. Accommodation is reasonably priced and there’s a variety of evening entertainment. However, it’s hard to find a good instructor and you can’t be certain of the snowfall. Cheap flights go to the local airport.
Mount David
There’s good open skiing here, without too many turns, making it suitable for intermediate(中级的) skiers. Equipment hi re is expensive. Accommodation is of a high standard and there are excellent restaurants, but prices are high. The airport isn’t far away.
1. What can be learned about Windy Pine?A.It is family-friendly. |
B.It is for experienced skiers. |
C.It provides English classes. |
D.It has many good instructors. |
A.By bus. | B.By bike. |
C.By train. | D.By airplane. |
A.Children. | B.Beginner skiers. |
C.Intermediate skiers. | D.Expert skiers. |
a. It has many turns.
b. Its equipment hi re is expensive.
c. It is far from the airport.
d. It provides high-quality food and accommodation.
A.ab | B.cd | C.ac | D.bd |
A.Ice Mountain. | B.Fairview. |
C.Bear Point. | D.Mount David. |
3 . Four great places to go in the UK
Centre for Alternative TechnologyIt began as a community looking for ways of life without fossil fuels(化石燃料). The group included gardeners and engineers and its early experiments looked at wind and solar power. Two years later, a visitor centre was opened to make more people know this community’s lifestyle. Today its renewable tech and gardens attract many visitors.
Wildwood TrustIt is a great place for all ages where you can see amazing wildlife native to Britain. It holds an amazing collection of over 200 British animals. With a huge adventure playground for kids, it is good for families. Wildwood Trust offers half-price tickets to those who arrive by public transport.
St NicksIt’s surprising that the city centre is just a mile away when you walk through the grassy paths there. The place, now alive with birdsong and wild flowers, was once York’s rubbish tip (垃圾场). Now many apple trees grow there. And there’s a popular mini-Stonehenge in the middle, which is made of stones once thrown there.
Findhorn FoundationThe Findhorn Foundation has been trying to be a living model for the future since the 1960s. This is an eco-village with an arts centre and publishers; there are also films and plays on offer in the Universal Hall. Being in the Findhorn Foundation reminds you that powerful and positive visions for the future can be realized.
1. What is the aim of the Centre for Alternative Technology most probably?A.To share the idea of green living. | B.To call for people to believe in science. |
C.To support new technology for fossil fuels. | D.To make more scientists join its experiments. |
A.It offers many free adventures to children. |
B.It often organizes environmental activities. |
C.It encourages trips to the place by public transport. |
D.It increases the public’s knowledge of foreign animals. |
A.It has many kinds of fruit trees. | B.Some people enjoy collecting stones there. |
C.Some animals suffer from human waste there. | D.It has turned from a dirty place into a beautiful attraction. |
A.St Nicks. | B.Wildwood Trust. |
C.Findhorn Foundation. | D.Centre for Alternative Technology. |
A.Art. | B.Travel. | C.Science. | D.Animals. |
4 . For this year's Children' s Day on June 1, Deng Mo and his wife drove their son to the city of Suzhou, about 100 kilometers from Shanghai, where the family lives. Many parents similarly spent the weekend with their children, according to major online travel agency Ctrip(携程).Over 70 percent of parents traveling with children chose short-distance tours, and more than 80 percent took high-speed railways or drove.
Family-friendly tours account for up to 60 percent of domestic(国内的) and overseas travel, a China Tourism Academy survey says. More than 80 percent of respondents believe traveling with children can bring joy to the whole family, and 96 percent express interest in such tours.
Deng has previously taken his son to Japan and Thailand. "It wasn't easy to travel with a 3-year-old," Deng said. "He had a lot of luggage- more than we did.” During their vacation in Japan, for example, his son fell sick, and the parents had to stay in the hotel for a whole day. Still, Deng hopes such tours will broaden his boy' s horizons.
Many parents regard such trips as educational. Shanghai-based online travel agency Lvmama(驴妈妈旅游网)reports that bookings for tours involving museums increased by45 percent year-on-year(与去年同期数字相比)in the first four months of 2019.
Shanghai resident Ji Hongjuan enjoys taking her 12-year–old daughter, Wen Lan, to China' s historical sites and museums. In the past few years, they have visited such places as the Palace Museum, the Shanxi History Museum and the Nanjing Museum. “I usually ask my daughter to be my guide," Ji said. "She searches for information about where we will visit and takes me there, which I think is a great way to cultivate her curiosity."
China Tourism Academy head Dai Bin says the market has great potential. “Our surveys show many parents complain about destinations being too crowded during public holidays," he said. “Over 40 percent say they're looking for more quality travel products."
1. What did Deng Mo do on Children's Day this year?A.He and his wife took their son to Shanghai for a short-distance tour. |
B.He and his wife took high-speed railway to Suzhou for traveling. |
C.He and his wife drove their son to Suzhou for traveling. |
D.He and his wife took their son to Japan and Thailand. |
A.Domestic travel accounts for a much larger proportion than overseas travel. |
B.Family-friendly tours are becoming more and more popular in China. |
C.Compared with domestic travel, more parents prefer. traveling abroad. |
D.Children prefer overseas travel to domestic travel. |
A.parents normally dislike making travel plans with their children |
B.parents prefer their children to travel abroad as much as possible |
C.parents want their children to be their guide while traveling abroad |
D.parents regard family-friendly tours as educational |
A.Develop. | B.Decline. | C.Defeat. | D.Deserve. |
A.The overall situation is worsening and depressing. |
B.It is promising but needs to be improved. |
C.There is no room for further improvement. |
D.It is full of uncertainty and with a high probability of failure. |
5 . Future history books might record that we were robbed of the use of our eyes. In our hurry to get from one place to another, we fail to see anything on the way. Air travel gives you a bird’s—eye view of the world—— or even less if the wing of the aircraft happens to get in your way. When you travel by car or train, you are moving so quickly that you do not see the countryside clearly. Car drivers are forever thinking about going on and on; they never want to stop. Is it the great motorways, that attract them, or what? And as for sea travel, it hardly deserves mention. It is perfectly summed up in the words of the old song, “I joined the navy to see the world, and what did I see? I saw the sea.” You mention the place names in the world like EI Dorado, Kabul and someone is sure to say “I’ve been there” meaning “I drove through it at 100 miles an hour on the way to somewhere else.”
When you travel at high speed, the present means nothing: you live mainly in the future because you spend most of your time looking forward to arriving at some other places. But actual arrival, when it is achieved, is meaningless. You want to move on again. By traveling like this, you suspend (中止) all experience; the present stops being a reality: you might just as well be dead.
The traveler on foot, on the other hand, lives constantly in the present. For him traveling and arriving are one and the same thing: he arrives somewhere with every step he makes. He experiences the present moment with his eyes, his ears and the whole of his body. At the end of his journey he feels a delicious physical tiredness. Satisfying sleep will be his: the just reward of all true travelers.
1. The underlined words “get in your way” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by ________A.prevent you from going out of the plane halfway | B.expand your range of vision |
C.block your sights | D.make your travel continue |
A.They fail to see the scenery with their hearts. |
B.They make full use of their eyes. |
C.They get a good view of the landscape. |
D.They are eager to see everything on the way. |
A.Because we change our aims all the time. |
B.Because we cannot enjoy the experience we have had. |
C.Because we are looking forward to the future life. |
D.Because we are eager to go to another place. |
A.To go hiking in the mountain. |
B.To travel at high speed. |
C.To travel by car or train. |
D.To go around the world. |
A.Different Travelers | B.True Traveling |
C.Ways of Traveling | D.The Use of Eyes |
6 . Herb Garden
A delightful walled garden with old varieties of fruit trees and flower borders, Herb Garden is planted with over 200 medical and culinary (烹饪用的) herbs. Dogs on leads (狗链) are welcome to woodland walks. Children's activity sheets are available.
Open Time: 10:00 a.m—5:00 p.m, daily except Mon. and Tue.
Tearoom: 11:00 a.m—4:30 p.m
Shop: 10:00 a.m—5:00 p.m
Price: Adult: £3 Child: £1.50
The Beatrix Potter Gallery
Original sketches (素描) and watercolors by Beatrix Potter for her children's tales. This year's exhibition will feature The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Wrinkle and The Tale of the Pie. Also on display is information on Beatrix Potter's life. Children's quiz sheets and goods bags are available.
Open Time: 10:30 a.m—4:30 p.m, daily except Thur. and Fri.
Price: Adult: £3.50 Child: £1.70
Hill Top
Beatrix Potter wrote and drew for many of her famous children's stories in this farm house. You can view her personal treasures and step into the garden which is planted with flowers and vegetables, just as it would have been in Beatrix Porter's time.
Please note that this is a small and popular house, which gets very busy especially on school holidays. At peak time there are queues and by the end of the day not all visitors may be able to visit the house. Please collect a timed ticket from the park for your car parking on your arrival. Tel: 05139436269
Open Time: 10:30 a.m—4:30 p.m, daily except Thur. and Fri.
Shop and garden: Thur. and Fri., 10:00 a.m—5:00 p.m
Price: Adult: £5 Child: £2
1. In Herb Garden, ________.A.you can taste old varieties of fruits and herbs | B.you cannot walk with your dogs |
C.children's activity sheets are available in the tea room | D.you can do shopping in its open time |
A.Beatrix Potter's best-known sketches and watercolors. | B.Beatrix Potter's best-known tales. |
C.The Tale of Mrs. Tigger-Wrinkle and The Tale of the Pie. | D.Information on Beatrix Potter's life. |
A.You can learn about information on Beatrix Potter's life in Hill Top. |
B.Beatrix Potter hid her treasures in Herb Garden. |
C.You may not be able to visit Hill Top even if you arrive there before 4:30p.m. |
D.You can call 05139436269 to reserve your visit in Hill Top. |
A.Herb Garden | B.The Beatrix Potter Gallery |
C.Hill Top | D.Herb Woodland |
A.To introduce Beatrix Potter's life. | B.To advertise for the three places. |
C.To introduce Beatrix Potter's paintings. | D.To call on people to walk dogs on leads. |
A.It opens at 11:00 am | B.It opens at 6:00 pm |
C.Adult's price is £3 | D.Its tearoom opens at 3:00 pm |
Trip 1 Black Bear Count
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary.
Cost: Free When: May 8Trip 2 Garland Valley
Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley, close to the town of Garland hut, is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.
Cost: $ 15 When: May 8, May 15Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. You will see many of the animals on this trip. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.
Cost: $ 12 When: May 8, May 15, May 22Equipment to be needed:
• Please bring enough water and food for all walks.
• Wear good walking shoes—no high heels.
• Wear a hat for day walks.
• Dress warmly for night walks.
• Children must be with an adult.
• Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.
• Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.
Bookings:Bookings for the above trips can be made by telephone(8934847) or on the Internet at www. Bluemountaintour. com
1. Where are these trips?A.In a large city. | B.In a park in the mountains. |
C.In a special kind of zoo. | D.In three different countries. |
A.Black Bear Count | B.National Park Tour |
C.Flashlight Adventure | D.Garland Valley |
A.Good walking shoes | B.A pair of glasses |
C.A sleeping-bag | D.Food and water |
A.Black Bear Count | B.Garland Valley |
C.Flashlight Adventure | D.None of the trips |
A.Adventure Travel in America | B.Hunting around the Great Mountains |
C.Interesting Trips in the East of the USA | D.Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains |
The 4-day classic Beijing tour is designed for tourists who come to visit China for the first time. It covers the most popular and typical places in Beijing, fully displaying the scenery, culture, history, local lifestyles and features, food and drinks, business, etc. for you.
Day 1:Arrival in Beijing
Your guide meets you at Capital Airport, and helps you check in at your hotel.
Enjoy Beijing Duck as welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Beijing downtown
Day 2:The Great Wall & the Summer Palace
Start your day at the most famous part of the Great Wall, the Badaling Great Wall. Leave the downtown for the Great Wall at 8 am. Since it is a long drive to the Great Wall (about 2 hours’ riding) have a break at the Jade Museum on the way. Lunch will be enjoyed in a local restaurant. In the early afternoon come back to the city and have a sightseeing tour of the Summer Palace.
Recommended Activity: Beijing Opera Show (Liyuan Theatre, 19:30-21:10 every evening)
Accommodation: Beijing downtown
Day 3:Beijing city sightseeing & Local experience
Your guide meets you at the hotel at 8 am and set out for the day’s touring: Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City.
After visiting the two sites, have a break and get ready for lunch.
Hutong visit: see some traditional arts of the old Beijing, such as paper cutting and kite making, and visit a local family.
Accommodation: Beijing downtown
Day 4:Beijing Olympic sites
Visit the Olympic sites: Bird’s Nest, Water Cube and Olympic Park, witnessing the fast developing modern China. Enjoy some free time after visiting the sites.
After lunch, it is shopping time and then the tour is over.
1. This advertisement is aimed at ________.
A.foreigners who are new to China |
B.experts who study history and cities |
C.kids who were born in other cities |
D.people who are interested in touring |
A.go to Liyuan Theatre in the evening |
B.visit the Summer Palace on the first day |
C.go sightseeing in Beijing Hutong |
D.live and eat downtown in Beijing |
A.Day 4. | B.Day 3. | C.Day 2. | D.Day 1. |
A.Beijing Capital Airport. |
B.Bird’s Nest, Water Cube and Olympic Park. |
C.Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City. |
D.The Great Wall & the Summer Palace. |
A.Age requirement. | B.The hotel’s address. |
C.Contact information. | D.The guide’s name. |
For years we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my parents’ home in Boise in nine hours. We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hate confinement (限制) and have strong opinions about everything.
Road trips felt risky, so I would drive fast, stopping only when I had to. We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.
But then Banner, our lamb was born. He was rejected by his mama days before our planned trip to Boise. I had two choices: leave Banner with my husband, or take him with me. My husband made the decision for me.
That is how I found myself on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through. We took the country roads out of necessity. We had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him. The kids chased him and one another. They’d get back in the car breathless and energized, smelling fresh from the cold air.
We explored side roads, catching grasshoppers in waist-high grass. Even if we simply looked out of the car windows at baby pigs following their mother, or fish leaping out of the water, it was better than the best ride down the freeway. Here was life. And new horizons (见识).
We eventually arrived at my parents’ doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories.
I grew brave with the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique. On an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling. I stopped the car, ordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead. I parked my car half a mile away and read my book in sweet silence.
Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight. But that trip with Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyone adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of a journey—and the best part of yourself.
1. Why did the author use to take freeways to her parents’ home?
A.It was less tiring. |
B.It would be faster and safer. |
C.Her kids would feel less confined. |
D.She felt better with other drivers nearby. |
A.relax in the fresh air |
B.take a deep breath |
C.take care of the lamb |
D.let the kids play with Banner. |
A.Freeways are where beauty hides. |
B.Getting close to nature adds to the joy of life. |
C.Enjoying the beauty of nature benefits one’s health. |
D.One should follow side roads to watch wild animals. |
A.To give herself some time to read. |
B.To order some food for them. |
C.To play a game with them. |
D.To let them cool down. |
A.Charm of the Detour |
B.The Road to Bravery |
C.Creativity out of Necessity |
D.Road Trip and Country Life |