1 . China has a history of thousands of years, which gives it a lot of historical sites, which include the Summer Place, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army, the Potala Palace and the Mogao Grottoe. All of these are UNESCO World Heritage
The Summer Palace: China’s Largest Imperial GardenLocation: Beijing
The Summer Palace is China’s largest imperial garden. UNESCO added this 300-hectare site to the World Heritage List in 1998. There are numerous stores in Suzhou Street, selling souvenirs like antiques, snacks, silk, jewelry and tea. The shop assistants there are dressed in the costumes of the Qing Dynasty.
The Terracotta Warriors: First Emperor Qin’s Buried ArmyLocation: Xi’an
The museum covers an area of 22,780 square meters. Over 8,000 life-size terracotta soldiers and horses, and more than 10,000 bronze weapons were unearthed. The Terracotta Army is candidate for the title “eighth wonder of the world”
The Potala Palace: Masterpiece of Tibetan ArchitectureLocation: Lhasa
It was first built as the palace of Songtsen Gampo (617-650), founder of the Tu-Bo Dynasty. After being rebuilt in the 17th century, it was the residence of Dalai Lamas.There are plenty of precious historical relics in the palace, including over 10,000 Buddha statues made of gold, silver, jade, wood or clay.
The Mogao Grottoes:a Holy Land of Buddhist ArtLocation: Dunhuang
The Mogao Grottoes has 735 grottoes, 450,000 square meters of mural paintings, 2,415 colored Buddha statues made of clay, and more than 50,000 historical relics. All of these make the Mogao Grottoes the largest and the most significant land of Buddhist art.
There are some bestsellers including some of these historical sites●4-Day Lhasa Highlight Tour
●11-Day Classic Wonders Tour — Beijing, Xi’an, Lhasa
●16-Day Memories of China with Yangtze Cruise — Beijing, Xi’an, Yangtze,Shangha
You could always contact us to tailor your own unique tour of China’s historical sites.
1. Where can you buy gifts for your friend who is a tea lover?
| A．At the Potala Palace. | B．At the Terracotta Warriors. |
| C．At the Summer Palace. | D．At the Mogao Grottoes. |
| A．magnificent mural paintings | B．Buddha statues made of jade |
| C．terracotta soldiers and horses | D．grottoes with mural paintings |
| A．The Terracotta Warriors is the eighth wonder of the world. |
| B．The Mogao Grottoes is the most important place of Buddhist art. |
| C．Only three tour packages are available for tourists to choose. |
| D．The Potala Palace was first constructed for the residence of Dalai Lamas. |
2 . One of the best things to do in the south of Albania is taking a mussel (贻贝) tour. The area near Ksamil and Butrint is famous for its mussels. The mussel tour leaves from the Ksamil village. You will get on a traditional boat, which takes you to the mussel beds. You will be shown how mussels are cultivated, collected and cleaned.
Local experience with local guide
Schedule:
- Meet your captain at the lake.
- Introductions.
- Reach mussel beds, where you meet our “Queen”, and learn about the mussel cultivation.
- Set off from the mussel beds and journey to the ancient city ruins of Butrint.
- Time to taste two kinds of mussel dishes served with locally produced white wine in an idyllic (田园般的) setting.
- Return to the port.
Timing:
Tours run every day, Monday-Sunday
11:00-13:30 or 16:00-18:30
Tour expense($200 per person) includes:
- Boat trip
- Local guide
- Food (two kinds of mussel dish, homema de bread, fresh vegetable)
- Drinks(white wine and water)
Basic information:
Sanall: traditional handmade boat, a typical example of a vessel (船) the mussel farmers use daily
Mussel beds: concrete (混凝土的) structure where they cultivate mussels
Necessaries:
- Report to your guide if you are allergic (过敏的) to mussels, so other dishes can be prepared,e. g. freshfish.
- Take hats and sunglasses.
- Bring a local map with you.
Safety:
- Life jacket for everyone on the boat
- Each boat has a first aid kit.
We offer an authentic (真实的) experience for everyone.
Book your tour:
Contact: +355672000981
Mail: ksamilnebo@gmail.com
Remember: The tour is seasonal, from May till the end of September.
1. What can you do during the mussel tour?| A．Take a tour to Ksamil village. | B．Meet the guide at the lake. |
| C．Have mussel dishes with white wine. | D．Cultivate, collect and clean the mussels. |
| A．June 7, 11:30-13:30 | B．July 5, 13:30-16:00 |
| C．September 21, 10:00-13:00 | D．November 15, 16:00-18:30 |
| A．A hat. | B．Sunglasses. | C．A local map. | D．A life jacket. |
3 . Universal Beijing Resort is a widely expected theme park destination featuring several all-new attractions. To ensure a safe, secure and pleasant environment, please obey the following regulations.
Food Policy
Universal Beijing Resort offers a variety of fresh and delicious food options at restaurants and stands throughout the resort. However, we respect that guests may need to bring some outside food and drinks for self-consumption. The following food and drinks will not be allowed into the Resort (except for medical, infant, or special dietary needs)
·Alcoholic beverages (e.g. beer, spirits, etc.);
·Foods that need to be heated or processed (e.g. instant noodles, cold food, instant hotpot, etc.);
·Food and drinks in glass containers (e.g. soda in glass bottles, etc.).
Security Inspection Process
·All bags, backpacks or packages are requested to be inspected according to applicable laws before guests enter Universal Beijing Resort.
·Bags/containers more than 56cm×36cm×23cm are prohibited.
·Please follow the instructions from Universal Beijing Resort Security Team.
Ticket Policy
There is no admission ticket required for entry to Universal City Walk Beijing, but Universal Studios Beijing is only accessible to guests with admission tickets. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by a guest aged 16 or older.
Themed Park ticket ·One Day Dated admission ·Valid on your selected date only ·Valid at Universal Studios Beijing only From ¥315 | Universal Express ·Valid on your selected date only ·Universal Express price may vary depending on the date selection ·Includes express access to participating ride and attraction, and priority seating at selected shows ·Valid at Universal Studios Beijing only From ¥400 |
If you have any questions or encounter an emergency, please consult an onsite team member, or dial the Guest Services Hotline via 4008-778899.
1. Who is the passage Intended for?| A．Tourists. | B．Tour guides. | C．Security Guards. | D．Parents. |
| A．Buying food from the booth. | B．Eating home-made cookies. |
| C．Drinking coffee from glass bottles. | D．Having backpacks checked. |
| A．The price of Universal Express fixed. |
| B．The entry to Universal City Walk is required to pay. |
| C．A14-year-old boy can buy a ticket and go alone. |
| D．At least ¥400 for express access should be paid. |
4 . With the approaching of New Year, more and more visitors will come to China. Don’t know where you should go? Here are some places recommended for you.
Shanghai Expo Culture Park
The Shanghai Expo Culture Park will soon open its northern section to the public, in which the major attractions include a traditional garden that is similar in design to Shanghai’s famous Yuyuan Garden and a 400-meter avenue exhibiting the history of the area, while in the southern section lies a grand theater.
Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump
The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as eating and entertainment. One of the activities which enjoy good fame is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial (商业的) bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go!
Harbin’s Frozen World
For those who have never been to Harbin, there is an almost endless list of things to do. At Harbin Ice—Snow World, you can not only see the world—famous ice architecture, but also have great fun! You can have hotpot at the restaurants which are made of ice, enjoying the product of both ice and fire, go down the world’s longest ice slide (滑梯) and join in the popular Ice and Snow Electronic Music Festival to welcome 2024.
The winter is cold and the night is long, so why not go to the theatre? Harbin was listed by the United Nations as a “music city” in 2010. Harbin Grand Theater is where artistic souls defrost (化霜) a little to share their love of art.
1. Where should visitors go if they want to do extreme sports?| A．Shanghai Expo Culture Park. | B．The Macao Tower. |
| C．Shangha’s Yuyuan Garden. | D．Harbin Ice—Snow World. |
| A．Attend a famous music festival. | B．Play with both ice and fire. |
| C．Turn water into instant ice. | D．Learn to make ice architecture. |
| A．They have a high tower. | B．They have a long ice slide. |
| C．They have a grand theater. | D．They have traditional architecture. |
5 . China’s most attractive museums
Beijing Minsheng Art MuseumOpening year: 2015
Art focus: Contemporary art
Right next to the capital’s art centre 798 Art District, Beijing Minsheng Art Museum took over a decommissioned (停止使用的) electronics factory, reopening after being redesigned by Chinese architect Zhu Pei. Funded by China Minsheng Bank, the museum has already hosted a lot of big-ticket exhibitions.
Power Station of ArtOpening year: 2012
Art Focus: Contemporary art
Fans of London’s Tate Modern will immediately spot the similarities with Shanghai’s Power Station of Art, a huge riverside box with a 165-metre chimney. It started life as the Nanshi Power Plant three decades ago before becoming the Pavilion of the Future at the 2010 Shanghai Expo. In 2012, it became China’s first state-owned contemporary art museum, with six floors of exhibition space.
Design SocietyOpening year: 2017
Art focus: Design
Design Society in Shenzhen serves as a showcase for local and international design, given serious standing by its partnership with London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, probably the most famous design institution in the world. On show are 250 objects from the collection in London, telling how design represents a two-way exchange of ideas and culture.
Sifang Art MuseumOpening year: 2013
Art focus: Architecture, contemporary art
Positioned on a hillside in Laoshan National Forest Park in Nanjing, this private art museum is actually a group of diverse buildings, each designed by outstanding architects and artists. The centrepiece is a boxy gallery space protruding (突出) from the mountainside and seemingly súspendedin mid-air, designed by American architect Steven Holl.
1. What do the first two museums have in common?| A．Both used to be factories. |
| B．Both are state-owned art museums. |
| C．Both are redesigned by Chinese architects. |
| D．Both opened in the same year as the Shanghai Expo. |
| A．Beijing Minsheng Art Museum. | B．Power Station of Art. |
| C．Design Society. | D．Sifang Art Museum. |
| A．Shanghai. | B．Beijing. | C．Shenzheng. | D．Nanjing. |
6 . Family-friendly Things to Do on Long Island
If you’re looking for ways to fill the weekend, Long Island is packed with exciting things to do for the whole family.
Famous Food Festival
More than 60 food vendors(小贩) offer bites from around the world at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park. The festival will feature live music, a beer and wine garden, a chalk art installation(装置), contests and more from 1 p.m.to 8 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
●Admission(门票): $14 at the door, $7 ages 8-12, free ages 7 and younger.
●Address: East lot,152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park.
●Further information: famousfoodfestival.com, 631-387-6291.
Lightkeepers Behind the Scenes Tours
Follow one of the present-day lighthouses on a bottom-to-top tour of the Fire Island Lighthouse at 9 a.m. Saturday. Learn how lighthouse keepers in the 1860s to 2020 maintained(维修) the light.
●Admission: $20, advance reservations(预定) required.
●Address: Park at Robert Moses State Park Field 5 and walk east to the lighthouse.
●Further information: landlighthouse.com, 631-583-5901.
Montauk Family Fall Festival
The festival includes live entertainment with music in the gazebo(观景台), a farmers market, pumpkin painting, kids crafts, and street painting from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
●Admission: free for the festival, but fees for rides, food and drinks.
●Address: Montauk Village Green, 743 Montauk Hwy.
●Further information: montaukchamber.com, 631-668-2428.
Riverhead Country Fair
The agricultural fair includes LI Antique Power Association demonstrations(游行), live music, flower decorating, sunflower and vegetable competitions and jams, jellies, cakes, pies for sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
●Admission: free
●Address: Riverfront and Main Street.
●Further information: riverheadcountryfair.com, 631-727-1215.
1. How much would a couple with a boy aged 6 and a girl aged 10 pay for Famous Food Festival?| A．$21. | B．$28. | C．$35. | D．$42. |
| A．Riverhead Country Fair. |
| B．Famous Food Festival. |
| C．Montauk Family Fall Festival. |
| D．Lightkeepers Behind the Scenes Tours. |
| A．They both have art exhibitions. |
| B．They offer free food and drinks. |
| C．They both open on Saturdays and Sundays. |
| D．They would be welcomed by music lovers. |
7 . China Small Group Tours
◆Tour Route 1: 11 Days Private Beijing - Lhasa - Xi’an - Shanghai
Tour Highlights:
Must-see sights in China — the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors
Follow us on a Buddhist pilgrimage to Tibet & appreciate the profound culture
Have a leisurely walk or an exciting bicycle ride on the time-honored City Wall of Xi’an
View the soaring city skylines and feel the pulse of modern Shanghai
From $ 2, 459 per person
◆Tour Route 2: 11 Days Private Bejing - Xi’an - Chonqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
Tour Highlights:
Must-see sights in China — the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Wariors
Try biking on the Ming Dynasty City Wall of Xi’ an, or tour by electric car
Enjoy the Three Gorges (三峡) scenery on Yangtze River & feel totally relaxed
From $ 1, 879 per person
◆Tour Route 3: 12 Days Private Bejing - Shanghai - Xi’an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Hong
Kong
Tour Highlights:
Must-see sights in China — the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors
Experience the Bund, classical garden, modern and old in contrast in Shanghai
Feel the lively atmosphere & explore busy markets freely in Hong Kong
Walk into a local family, learn to cook Chinese food & dine with the hosts in their home
From $ 2, 499 per person
◆Tour Route 4: 12 Days Private Bejing - Xi’an - Chengdu - Guilin - Shanghai
Tour Highlights:
Must-see sights in China — the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Giant Pandas
Come to Chengdu, the hometown of giant pandas to visit and observe the cute creature
Cruise on the meandering Li River & admire Guilin landscape
Walk into a local Chinese family, interact & dine with the hosts in their home
From $2, 079 per person
1. What do Tour Route 1 and Tour Route 2 have in common?| A．They have cycling activities. |
| B．They include a visit to Tibet. |
| C．Visitors enjoy the Three Gorges scenery. |
| D．Visitors pay the same amount of money. |
| A．Tourists can travel by bike. |
| B．Tourists can visit a huge dam. |
| C．Tourists can dine with a family. |
| D．It is the most expensive of the four. |
| A．Tour Route 1. |
| B．Tour Route 2. |
| C．Tour Route 3. |
| D．Tour Route 4. |
8 . Things to do in Miyakojima
Famous for its sunny beaches and natural wonders, Miyako Island welcomes many visitors during holidays.
Unique beaches
Yonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyakojima, where whites and stretches for seven kilometers. The ocean is colored in blue, attracting visitors with its beauty. Compact Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped (拱形的) rock, is hidden in a small cove (小海湾), and can be reached by walking through a narrow tunnel of trees.
Different kinds of colorful fish
Snorkeling (潜水) is a must-try in Miyakojima, where there are thick coral reefs, all kinds of tropical (热带的) fish, and plenty of space to free dive to depths of 8 to 15 meters close to the shore.
For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice but advanced snorkelers may see Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their favourite spots.
The bridges
Irabu Bridge connects Miyakojima and Irabujima, stretching for 3540m. It is the longest vehicle-only bridge in Japan. On Shimoji Island, there is a boardwalk around Tooriike, two sea ponds connected to each other and the sea by an underwater cave system.
Fresh island taste
Delight your senses with melt-in-your-mouth Miyako beef, delicious Miyako noodles, or fresh fruit. Okinawa district have the highest mango products in Japan, and Miyako Island’s warm climate is best for growing fresh, juicy mangoes. Ice cream with a bit of salt known as “yuki shio (snow salt)” does more than simply keep you cool.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A travel leaflet. | B．A science fiction. |
| C．An academic article. | D．A nature report. |
| A．Enjoy the arch-shaped rock on the Yonah a Maehama Beach. |
| B．Go snorkeling and appreciate different kinds of tropical fish. |
| C．Take a walk on the Irabu Bridge, the longest bridge in Japan. |
| D．Taste the fresh juicy mangoes and play with snow to keep cool. |
| A．Rich beaches. | B．Thick coral reefs. |
| C．Warm climate. | D．The underwater cave system. |
9 . Southwest China’s Guizhou Province made some projects in promoting (推动) high-quality development of both its culture and tourism industries.
Building unique culture and tourism brands
Guizhou held the 2021 International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports and the 16th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference to improve cooperation in culture and tourism with southwest China’s Sichuan Province and Chongqing Municipality.
Guizhou also organized a series of activities to promote its rich culture and tourism resources both online and offline.
Reviving intangible cultural heritage (ICH) (非物质文化遗产)
Eighteen items in Guizhou were listed in the fifth batch of national ICHs, bringing the province’s total number to 99. Song Shuixian, an ICH inheritor in the province, was named as one of China’s top 10 ICH inheritors of the Year 2020.
Guizhou also held different online and offline ICH-related activities to increase the sales of ICH-related products.
Increasing satisfaction in tourism
Guizhou has improved the quality of tourism services recently. It put down illegal practices in tourism, ordered the closure of 50 tourism-related shopping places, and investigated nine travel agencies and four tour guides. It accepted and addressed 716 tourism-related complaints.
Founding the Guizhou Vocational College of Culture and Tourism
On Feb. 11, 2021, the people’s government of Guizhou planned to set up Guizhou Vocational College of Culture and Tourism, making it a new training base for professional tourism talents in the province.
1. How many items were listed before the 5th batch of national ICHs?| A．18. | B．99. | C．81. | D．10. |
| A．Building unique brands and reviving ICH. |
| B．Building unique brands and increasing satisfaction in tourism. |
| C．Reviving ICH and increasing satisfaction in tourism. |
| D．Reviving ICH and founding the Guizhou Vocational College of Culture and Tourism. |
| A．A leader who attended the conference. |
| B．A guide who charges extra fee. |
| C．A student who receives tourism training. |
| D．A shop which sells ICH-related products. |
10 . Amazing China in 60 Seconds is a short video series covering cultural and scenic hotspots across the country.
Tibet
Tibet autonomous region in Southwest China, home to the highest plateau(高原) on Earth, is known as the “roof of the world”. It’s a paradise for tourists with its towering snow mountains, vast grasslands, peaceful lakes and breathtaking views. Must-visit places include the Potala Palace - a UNESCO world heritage site, Mount Qomolangma, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon and more.
Tibet is also famed for its rich ethnic culture, including the Tibetan dance, age-old thangka painting and Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa - traditional Tibetan bathing for a medical purpose which was included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2018.
Tianjin
Neighboring the Chinese capital city of Beijing, Tianjin rests between the northern Yanshan Mountains and the coastal plain. Adjacent to the sea and rivers, it carries distinct ecological beauty.
Tianjin is where Eastern and Western cultures meet. It has many precious historical sites, former residences of celebrities and foreign-style architecture. Famous tourist destinations include the Tianjin Eye, the Huangyaguan Great Wall, and the Five Big Avenues area, which hosts about 2,000 villas in various Western styles built in the 1920s and 1930s.
Chongqing
Southwest China’s Chongqing is largely built on mountains and surrounded by rivers; thus it is known as the “mountain city”. Many people are drawn to Chongqing by its delicious food - especially its signature spicy hotpot - and natural scenery.
Boasting the largest number of hotpot restaurants in China, Chongqing was named “China’s Hotpot City” by the China Cuisine Association in 2007. Statistics show there are more than 50,000 hotpot eateries across the city. With more than 3,000 year of history, Chongqing still preserves traditional culture and lifestyles.
1. Where can you experience a bath with medicinal functions?| A．Tibet | B．Tianjin | C．Chongqing | D．Sichuan |
| A．Germany | B．India | C．France | D．Italy |
| A．Geography magazine | B．Entertainment newspaper |
| C．Tourism website | D．News report |
