1 . In China, there are so many different languages, cultures and foods as well—different things grow in different regions. Chinese travelers may not be able to travel internationally with ease these days, but they have no shortage of attractive destinations in their own backyard. The 2021 Hurun Report lists the top five domestic tourist destinations.
Sanya— the tropical (热带的) playground on the island of Hainan—is the most popular destination among wealthy Chinese travelers. Referred to as “Hawaii of China”, Sanya attracts visitors with its thick rainforest, sandy beaches, blue ocean and colorful villages of the Li nationality. There, travelers can swim, dive and surf.
Coming in second is Yunnan, whose name means “south of the clouds” . At tropical Xishuangbanna, visitors will lay eyes on rare flowers and herbs. In Dali ancient town, they will explore the unique architecture and culture. Tracing the fragrance of Pu’er, they can learn about how tea has affected Chinese people’s life.
The third and fourth destinations are Tibet and Xinjiang. As a travel destination, Tibet has a well-earned reputation for fantastic Himalayan scenery, ancient temples and Tibetan food. And Xinjiang, China’s westernmost region, is known for its ancient links with the Silk Road trade and Uyghur culture.
Sichuan, the southwest province in China, rounds out the top five. There, lovable pandas always melt visitors, hearts while delicious spicy Sichuan food challenges their taste buds. The traditional culture and a unique lifestyle of Sichuan welcome all visitors.
1. Which place will you go to if you are interested in water sports?| A．Hainan. | B．Yunnan. | C．Sichuan. | D．Tibet and Xinjiang. |
| A．The rainforest. | B．The ancient building. |
| C．The Silk Road. | D．The fragrant Pu’er tea. |
| A．In Tibet. | B．In Yunnan. | C．In Xinjiang. | D．In Sichuan. |
2 . Cornwall, in the south west corner of the UK, is one of the top tourist destinations in England. Here are some attractions that you may want to go to if you are staying in the area.
Land’s End
Land’s End is the southerly part of the UK, with its tip pointing out into the connection between the English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean. Known for its beautiful scenery, there are also a lot of attractions to visit, including galleries, restaurants and the Land’s End Signpost.
Geevor Tin Mine
Located just down the road from Land’s End is Geevor Tin Mine. This mine was a working mine until 1990 and now has been maintained for visitors as the largest preserved mining site and museum in the UK. There are underground guided tours and the museum tells the story of the mining industry in Cornwall through the ages.
Minack Theatre
Minack Theatre is an open-air theater located on the coast at Porthcurno. It was built in a similar style to a Rome amphitheater with construction starting in 1929. You can visit the theater at any time of the year, but you’d better visit the subtropical gardens between June and September.
Paradise Park
Paradise Park is a natural park and home to over 400 species of birds and other species from all around the world, including rare and endangered varieties. As a great family destination, you can watch feeling sessions for the penguins and the flying bird show, ride on the mini-railway and see the collection of rare parrot species.
1. Which of the following features wildlife?| A．Land’s End. | B．Geevor Tin Mine. | C．Minack Theatre. | D．Paradise Park. |
| A．It is on the coast. |
| B．It is in Land’s End. |
| C．It is a museum now. |
| D．It is still being mined. |
| A．In a novel. |
| B．In a biography. |
| C．In a travel magazine. |
| D．In a construction paper. |
3 . Would you like to relax yourself outdoors? Here are some activities that may suit you.
Activity 1: Outside Yoga & Brunch
3rd July and 7th & 8th August, 9:00 am-12:00 noon
We will start our Outside Yoga practice connecting to our surroundings with a grounding meditation. Following our Yoga practice, you will have a delicious and healthy vegetarian brunch (早午餐) together. Brunch will be a choice of delicious pancakes with fruits and natural yoghurt, or boiled eggs.
No experience is required. You will need to bring your own Yoga mat or towel.
Activity 2: Family Yoga & Nature Connection
Sunday 8th August, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Spend some quality time with your little ones on this special family yoga and nature connection session. This is a wonderful opportunity to bond further with your child (ren). Included in the day is a delicious packed vegetarian lunch (kid-friendly).
All children must be accompanied by an adult. You will need to bring your own Yoga mats or towel.
Activity 3: Adventures to Neverland
Saturday 14th August
Join Wendy, Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys as they discover the wonders of Neverland while travelling through our amazing Gardens. This trip will capture your children’s imagination and arouse the love for this classic tale.
Please wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather. Food & refreshments are available. For advanced tickets click here
Activity 4: The Handlebards Present-Macbeth
Friday 20th & Saturday 21st August, 6:30 pm
You can take in the pedal powered performance on either Friday 20th and Saturday 21st August (or both if you wish) from 6:30 pm nightly. Bring a picnic and enjoy a drink and even a pizza from the pop up pub!
Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to dig into, and dress for the weather! Tickets will not be returned on account of bad weather. The show is Covid Safe and all guidance will be stuck to.
1. What is required to join in Activity 1?| A．Bringing your brunch. | B．Booking in advance online. |
| C．Taking along your own equipment. | D．Practicing yoga for some time before. |
| A．They are both suitable for children. | B．They both need application on line. |
| C．They are held on the same weekend. | D．They both provide footwear and towel. |
| A．There will not be safe guidance for Covid. |
| B．Food is not allowed to be taken to the spot. |
| C．All children must be accompanied by adults. |
| D．Ticket fee won’t be back under bad weather. |
4 . A fascinating history and outgoing music scene have made Denton North Texas cultural hotspot, but that’s not all this town has to offer.
Bayless-Selby House Museum
Experience life as a well-to-do Texan in the 19th century at the Bayless-Selby House Museum. The home features all the ornate (华丽的) styling of the Queen Anne style of architecture, and its rooms are furnished with rare antiques from the time period. Bayless-Selby House Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday between April and October, and Wednesday through Saturday from November to March.
317 West Mulberry Street
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 349-2850
Campus Theatre
Denton’s Campus Theatre is a true part of the town’s history. It began as a magnificent movie house in 1949, shut down in 1985, but returned 10 years later as a performing arts venue. Today, the Campus Theatre, located in downtown Denton, hosts film festivals, plays, and musicals. Tickets for these performances can be purchased on the theater’s website or booked.
214 West Hickory Street
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 382-1915
Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Kayak（划独木舟）down a scenic creek (小溪), swim on a beautiful beach, try your luck at catching a fish, or pitch a tent and sleep under the stars. You name it, you can do it at Ray Roberts Lake State Park. Twenty miles of multiuse trails, a marina (小船坞) that sells and rents boats, and a resort can be found within the park, located just north of Denton.
100 P W 4137
Pilot Point, TX 76258
(940) 686-2148
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center offers lovers of the great outdoors the chance to experience some of the best birding and hiking in the Denton area. Travel the nearly eight miles of nature trails that cover Clear Creek and the Elm Fork of the Trinity River through grasslands, wetlands and bottomland hardwood forests.
3310 Collins Road
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 349-2883
1. Where can you appreciate Queen Anne style of architecture?| A．At the Bayless-Selby House Museum. |
| B．At Campus Theatre. |
| C．At Ray Roberts Lake State Park. |
| D．At Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center. |
| A．(940) 349-2883. | B．(940) 686-2148. |
| C．(940) 382-1915. | D．(940) 349-2850. |
| A．Go boating. | B．Go fishing. |
| C．Go birding. | D．Go camping. |
5 . A BUTTERFLY-SHAPED island in the central Aegean hopes to become Greece's first carbon-free tourist destination. Under a deal with the government, Volkswagen, a carmaker, has donated several new electric vehicles for use by Astypalea's public services; it will sell others at cost price lo its 1,200 residents. In return, the government has offered some money for islanders to buy electric cars and will build a hybrid solar and wind-fueled power plant to replace a group of polluting diesel-fired generators (柴油发电机).
Unlike other nearby islands, Astypalea is not connected to Greece's electricity grid. With only 3,000 rooms for visitors in small hotels or flats, tourism is still low-key. Many residents make a living in the old-fashioned ways: raising goats, keeping bees and fishing. The island was selected for Volkswagen's e-mobility experiment after Nikos Komineas, the go-ahead mayor, contacted the transport ministry for help in finding an electric bus to try out on its rugged roads.
Most islanders sound keen on the project. Mr Komineas expects the number of private cars on Astypalea to fall by a third over the next five years. Its residents, he says, will get around on e-scooters and electric minibuses, which will be free, linked to a mobile-phone app and available all day.
Some observers find the plan a little impractical. A plan for a solar park that would generate half the island's electricity within three years will not get under way before the tourist season ends. A single wind turbine (涡轮机) will be installed only in 2026, assuming the licensing process goes smoothly. That is not normally the case in the Aegean, where islanders worry that tourists will go elsewhere if the view is spoiled by a turbine 200 meters high. And even then, the hybrid power unit is planned to cover only about 80%of summer demand. But it is a start.
1. Why did Volkswagen donate some new electric vehicles for use by Astypalea's public services?| A．The carmaker wanted to promote its sales volume in this butterfly-shaped island. |
| B．The government would pay for the vehicles to reduce the pollution caused by transport. |
| C．It was part of the plan to make the island the first carbon-free tourist destination in Greece. |
| D．The islanders wanted to replace some polluting diesel-fired generators. |
| A．Many residents in the island still lead a traditional life. |
| B．The tourism in the island is its main source of economic benefit. |
| C．The island can only provide about 3, 000 rooms for visitors. |
| D．The island was chosen to perform the e-mobility experiment. |
| A．Cautious. | B．Pessimistic. | C．Positive. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．An island in Greece wants to boost tourism without using electricity. |
| B．Greece aims to become the first carbon-free country in the world. |
| C．A carmaker—Volkswagen donates electric cars to an island to boost the local tourism. |
| D．An island plans to be the first carbon-free tourist destination in its country. |
6 . Philadelphia offers a ton of attractions that are suitable for people of every age and here are some family-friendly attractions.
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Spruce Street Harbor Park，one of the best urban beaches in America, is an outdoor heaven on the Delaware River waterfront. Visitors can relax in a hammock, play on the playgrounds, and play games like table tennis and giant chess. Don't miss out on the park al night, when colorful LED lights hanging from treetops make the entire area bright.
Blue Cross RiverRink
Offering ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer, Blue Cross RiverRink creates a fun, outdoor experience for the whole family. Visitors can play on the nine-hole mini-golf course during the summer, and enjoy eats and drinks from the on-site bar and restaurant all year round.
Sesame Place
Big Bird, Elmo and the other stars of Sesame Street come out and play at Sesame Place, the only theme park in the nation starring the popular TV show's most lovable characters. A water park, interactive activities, parades, fireworks and shows add to the fun.
Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches
On summer days, uniformed and professional storytellers at 13 storytelling benches throughout Philadelphia's Historic District entertain visitors with true, free, three-lo-five minute tales about the colonial era as part of Once Upon a Nation. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, and then collect a star from every storyteller on their journeys. Flags with all the stars can get free rides on the Parx Liberty Carousel at Franklin Square.
1. Which place will yon choose if you want your child to be exposed to the national history?| A．Sesame Place. | B．Philadelphia Storytelling Benches. |
| C．Spruce Street Harbor Park. | D．Blue Cross RiverRink. |
| A．All of them have outdoor water activities. | B．All of them provide visitors with free rides. |
| C．All of them are suitable for the family outing. | D．All of them provide visitors with a golf course. |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．A history book. |
| C．A news report. | D．An art magazine. |
7 . Places for the Weekend
◆The Whizz Sports Centre runs different activities each weekend. If you want a taste of something you have never tried before, come along on Saturday at 10 am and try out a spot of rock climbing on our5-metre high rock wall. Great instructors and safety equipment were supplied at a low cost. You will find us two blocks south of West Metro Station.
◆The Eldon Centre is in the city centre and offers cinemas and theatres. An arts cinema shows a variety of alternative foreign movies at weekends. The centre has fast food restaurants, but there are a few interesting ones down the road, the most notable being Carlucci's, serving great homemade Italian pasta(意大利面食) at reasonable prices, and Fungi, again Italian, but a bit expensive. Only two minutes from the nearest metro line.
◆Low cost fun for all the family! Treehouse Adventure Park offers amazing laughs at amazing prices. Everything from white-water rafting (急流漂筏运动) to water sliders! There's pony(矮马) riding and a farm for kids. If it's a nice day, you can have a picnic or go to the snack bar in the Jungle Park. The only drawback is that you need your own transport as it's five miles from the centre.
◆Have a great day at Greenhills Adventure Park, for those who are not scared of heights and speed. Go on the wheel or try bungee jumping! Well organized, great prices for groups over four people. The added bonus is an on-site fast food restaurant with a great variety of tasty foods. An hourly bus runs from the city centre.
1. What can visitors do in the Whizz Sports Centre?| A．Go rock climbing. | B．Try bungee jumping. |
| C．Get free instruction service. | D．Enjoy foreign sports movies. |
| A．It has a display of foreign foods. |
| B．People can go there by public transport. |
| C．It only shows foreign movies about arts. |
| D．People can enjoy the Italian Fungi at a low price there. |
| A．It doesn't provide activities for children. |
| B．It doesn't have interesting food restaurants. |
| C．It is not a suitable place for a picnic. |
| D．It is not convenient to go there by public transport. |
| A．The Whizz Sports Centre. | B．The Eldon Centre. |
| C．Greenhills Adventure Park. | D．Treehouse Adventure Park. |
8 . China is one of the best tourist destinations with many great museums, which will show you the Chinese civilization for the past thousands of years.
The Palace Museum, Beijing
There are always long lines at the gate, but it’s worth the wait. The palace Museum had been the Chinses imperial (皇帝的) palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty.
When you wander in the museum, you will be amazed at this largest palace complex in the world! It has about 1,807,000 rare and valuable artworks that witness the 5,000-year Chinese civilization.
Opening Hours:
April 1 — October 31: 8:30 — 17:00
November 1— March 31: 8:30 — 16:30
Closed on Mondays (except for national holidays and July-August)
National Museum of China, Beijing
This is the second most-visited museums in the world. Opened in 2003, the museum is devoted to educating the art and history of China through its collections, exhibitions, and academic researches.
Here you'll find the most brilliant masterpieces in China. It is now holding approximately 1,400,000 amazing objects. These objects are like storytellers who reveal Chinese history from the Yuanmou Man of 1.7 million years ago to the end of the Qing Dynasty.
Opening Hours:
9:00 — 17:00
Closed on Mondays
Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses (兵马俑), Xi'an
The Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses is featured with thousands of life-sized terracotta figures of warriors and horses. They are arranged in battle formations and different from each other with individual characteristics.
Thousands of treasures still remain to be unearthed at this archaeological (考古的) site, and more mysteries of the Qin dynasty will be revealed someday in the future.
Opening Hours:
March 16— November 15: 8:30 — 18:00
November 16— March 15: 8:30 — 17:30
Shanghai Museum, Shanghai
Visiting Shanghai Museum is ranked No. 2 out of 10 things to do in Shanghai. Perhaps, this is the most modern museum in China, housing a diverse collection of around 1,020,000 artifacts that chart the nation's history.
There are eleven galleries in three exhibition halls, covering most of the major categories of Chinese art: bronzes, sculpture, ceramics (陶瓷制品), paintings, calligraphy, seals, jade, coins and Ming and Qing furniture.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 9:00 — 17:00
1. Which museum houses the largest collection?| A．The Palace Museum . | B．The National Museum of China. |
| C．The Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses. | D．The Shanghai Museum. |
| A．It is the most popular museum in the world. |
| B．It used to be part of the emperor's palace. |
| C．It shows Chinese history of all times. |
| D．It opens every day except Monday. |
| A．Its collections date back to the age of the Yuanmou Man. |
| B．The masterpieces are arranged in its many galleries. |
| C．It focuses on the archaeological findings of one dynasty. |
| D．Sculpture, ceramics and paintings are on show there. |
9 . 4 World Heritage (遗产)Sites in China
The Temple of Heaven
Located in the southern part of Beijing, the Temple of Heaven is a magnificent complex (综合建筑群) of fine cultural buildings set in gardens. The sacred (神圣的) place served as a complex of sacrificial (献祭的) buildings for the Ming and Qing emperors, and is the largest one in Beijing among several royal altars (神坛) to Heaven, Earth, the Sun , the Moon and other symbolic forces of nature. It symbolizes the relationship between earth and heaven --- the human world and God’s world --- which stands at the heart of Chinese cosmogony (宇宙进化论).
Mogao Caves
Located on south-east of the Dunhuang oasis, Gansu province, the Mogao caves, also known as the Thousand-Buddha Caves, are the world’s largest and longest used treasure house of Buddhist art. According to historical records, the carving of the caves started in 366 AD and continued for about 1000 years. The 492 well-preserved cells and cave sanctuaries (内殿)in Mogao, housing about 45000 square meters of murals (壁画)and more than 2000 painted sculptures (雕塑), are well-known for their statues (雕像)and wall paintings.
Fujian tulou
Fujian tulou consists of (is made up of) 46 buildings constructed (built) between the 15th and 20th centuries. Several stories high, the earthen houses were built along an inward-looking , circular(圆形的) or square floor plan as housing for up to 800 people each. They were built for defense(防御) purposes around a central open courtyard (庭院)with only one entrance and windows to the outside only above the first floor. Housing a whole clan (家族), the houses functioned as village units and were known as “ a little kingdom for the family”.
The Leshan Giant Buddha
The Leshan Giant Buddha is said to be the biggest Buddha statue in the world. The way in which the cultural features (特色) have been integrated (成为一体)with the natural scenery is considered to be a precious legacy (遗产).The Giant Buddha statue, carved on the mountain, stands 71m high, with its back against Mount Jiuding. There are more than 90 stone carvings and Buddha shrines (神坛)on both sides of the Giant Buddha.
1. Which of the following served as a sacrificial place in the past ?| A．Fujian tulou. | B．Mogao. |
| C．The Temple of Heaven. | D．The Leshan Giant Buddha. |
| A．They are several stories high. |
| B．They can hold hundreds of people. |
| C．They have windows on the first floor. |
| D．They have only one access to the outside. |
| A．They were both royal places. | B．They were both found in caves. |
| C．They are both religious resorts (名胜). | D．They both have historic murals. |
10 . A Four-day Trip to Italy
Day 1: Bologna
A full day to explore one of Italy's most undervalued but beautiful cities, including the Cathedral San Petronio's observatory; Palazzo Archiginnasio and Anatomical Theatre. Welcome to the talk “Vital Forces: Soul, Mind and Body in the Human and Animal Worlds" from Andrew Spira and dinner with wine at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Florence
In the company of Andrew Spira, a full day of exploration of this wonderful city includes the Fondazione Scienza e Tecnica; Pazzi Chapel and monument to Galileo in Santa Croce; and Galileo Science Museum. A lecture from David Wootton.
Day 3: Florence
During your final full day in Florence? Andrew will guide you around the Cathedral Museum—a wonderful experience due to the amazing housing of the Cathedrals treasures including works by Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and the original Gates of Paradise. A lecture from David Wootton.
Day 4: Bologna then depart
On the last day, there is a morning visit to the “off the beaten track” Museum of Communication and well transport you to Bologna airport. You have to pay your own fare home after you get off the plane. You are welcome to spend additional time in Bologna and our operating partner Travel Edition can help you with additional nights accommodation visits and alternate travel arrangements.
Highlights:
Price: £ 1,825
The main things to visit: From astronomic, architectural, medical and mathematical perspectives, during the trip, you'll look at the wonderful collections, buildings and churches that show the rich knowledge of the Renaissance while enjoying these beautiful cities.
To book: call UK+44(0) 207 251 0045 or email us
The guide: Andrew Spira, a historian
1. What can visitors do on Day 1?| A．Visit a monument. | B．Visit the city museum. |
| C．Enjoy a meal with wine. | D．Enjoy Michelangelo's works. |
| A．Touring Bologna. | B．Going to the theater. |
| C．Visiting a nature museum. | D．Attending a lecture. |
| A．It is guided by a historian. | B．It offers free transport and meals. |
| C．It requires booking online in advance. | D．It is aimed to teach visitors about modern architecture. |
