1 . Singapore Garden Festival(SGF) is the only show in the world to gather the world’s top award-winning garden and flowery designers under one roof. This “must-see” event will impress you with a wide range of displays and activities that have been planned specially for you. An experience of a lifetime awaits at the Singapore Garden Festival for you and your family. Mark your calendar today!
Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden
Worry that your child is bored? Sign him or her up for a guided tour in Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. It will stimulate a sense of wonder in your child as it promises a unique discovery and provides interesting learning experiences in a garden setting. Let your child explore and play so that they will learn to take care of plants and the environment while you admire the exhibits with a peace of mind.
Far East Organization Children’s Garden
Your child can have a fun-filled day with interactive games, water play features and educational programs in an abundant natural setting at Far East Organization Children’s Garden! The play zone contains play such as a sway(摇摆)bridge and stepping springs, and the Fish Fountain with an interactive landscape of water tunnels and different fish-shaped sculpture.
Marine Cove Children’s Outdoor Playground
Come and bring your child to the 3500-square-metr e playground suitable for children of various ages! It is located next to the beach, offering users open spaces and a good view of the sea. Your child can also join in the fun at a play area with talking tubes, fun mirrors and a drum set! The playground also has play equipment for children who are physically-challenged to play together. This includes special needs equipment such as sensory play panels.
1. Why is Singapore Garden Festival a “must-see” event?| A．Because it is the only show to gather different roofs. |
| B．Because it is a grand awarding ceremony for designers. |
| C．Because it attracts flowery designers to the competition. |
| D．Because it brings together the world-class garden and flowery designs. |
| A．Have a good view of the sea. | B．Participate in interactive games. |
| C．Learn to look after the plants. | D．Know about ways to design parks. |
| A．The Fish Fountain. |
| B．Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. |
| C．Far East Organization Children’s Garden. |
| D．Marine Cove Children’s Outdoor Playground. |
2 . Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison’s Capitol Square
Discover Wisconsin’s history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program.
Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am -- 4:00 pm.
Swiss historical village
612 Seventh Ave., New Glarus
The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America’s heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of every day life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.
Tue.—Fri., May 1st –October 31st , 10:00 am—4:00 pm. Admission is $20.
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café
6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts (手工艺品) in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sq. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery. While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tue. –Sun., 10:00 am—5:00 pm. Café open Wed. –Sat., 11:00 am –3:00 pm. Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00—3:00 pm.
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St., Columbus
World-class exhibit –2000 quality souvenirs (纪念品) marking Chicago’s 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.
Open daily, 8:15 am – 4:00 pm.
1. Which of the following is on Capitol Square?| A．Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café. | B．Swiss Historical Village. |
| C．Wisconsin Historical Museum. | D．Christopher Columbus Museum. |
| A．Christopher Columbus Museum. | B．Swiss Historical Village. |
| C．Artisan Gallery & Creamery café. | D．Wisconsin Historical Museum. |
| A．tickets are needed for Wisconsin Historical Museum |
| B．Christopher Columbus Museum overlooks a river |
| C．Swiss Historical Village is open for half a year |
| D．Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café are open daily for 4 hours |
3 . Choose Your One-Day Tours!
Tour A—Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient (古老的) Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge—£37 until 26 March and £39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum. Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.
Tour B—Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St. Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s—£32 until 12 March and £36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires (尖顶)” from St. Mary’s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.
Tour C—Windsor Castle & Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace—£34 until 11 March and £37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Ⅷ's favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle (entrance fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze (迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!
Tour D—Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great—£33 until 18 March and £37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.
1. In which of the following tours could you enjoy the most ancient history of Britain?| A．Tour A. | B．Tour B. | C．Tour C. | D．Tour D. |
| A．Bath & Stonehenge and Oxford & Stratford. |
| B．Oxford & Stratford and Windsor Castle & Hampton Court. |
| C．Windsor Castle & Hampton Court and Cambridge. |
| D．Cambridge and Bath & Stonehenge. |
| A．To visit the Costume Museum. |
| B．To know more of Shakespeare. |
| C．To look over the city from St. Mary’s Church Tower. |
| D．To look into the life of a famous king and his palace. |
4 . The US has countless secret swimming holes throughout most states, many of which you’ve likely never heard of unless you’re from the area.
Havasu Falls (Arizona)
This attractive waterfall in the Grand Canyon is undoubtedly a destination spot requiring a 10-mile walk to the falls. You can take a guided tour to the falls, or make it on your own. The Havasu Falls is on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, which means you’ll need to get a permit to visit — this has become increasingly difficult as more people discover this hidden place.
Hamilton Pool (Austin)
Hamilton Pool was created when an underground river’s roof fell down suddenly, exposing what is now the swimming hole and creating a 50-foot waterfall that flows over the above limestone (石灰岩). You’ll have to reserve beforehand to gain entry to the Hamilton Pool Preserve.
Chutes and Ladders (Maul)
To get to this secret swimming hole, you’ll have to grasp a rope and slide down the face of a cliff for 40 feet, and then climb down about 8 feet of lava rock to the pool. Once there, however, you’ll be glad you have made the journey. The swimming hole is on the edge of the ocean — a natural pool, you could say — with a depth that invites you to jump in without crowds of people around to watch.
Homestead Crater (Utah)
The Homestead Crater is hidden under a rock dome (穹顶) with an opening at the top that allows for sunlight and air. It was once only accessible by that top opening, but there is now easy access through a side path for visitors. Go for a swim in the beautiful mineral spring water.
1. Which of the following do you need an official written statement to visit?| A．Havasu Falls. | B．Hamilton Pool. |
| C．Chutes and Ladders. | D．Homestead Crater. |
| A．A tour guide. | B．An invitation. |
| C．More outdoor skills. | D．A reservation in advance. |
| A．They are hidden in some areas. | B．They are shaped by limestone. |
| C．They are created by local people. | D．They are accessible through a hole. |
5 . Beautiful Islands in the World
Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Waiheke is just a 35-minute ferry ride from Auckland. Join a wine test and relax over a delicious vineyard (葡萄园）lunch. Visiting Waiheke is a great journey, where you can either take a relaxing walk explore the beaches or fly smoothly in the forest with a zip-line（飞索）.
If you want to stay on the island overnight, we advise you to stay at the “Delamore lodge”, where you will enjoy relaxing spa treatments, delicious food and wine and a wonderful swimming pool with a good view.
Madagascar. Africa
Madagascar is the fourth largest island on our planet and a dream destination for outdoors lovers where you can see rare animals, rain-forests and great white sandy beaches. The Avenue of the Baobabs is a must- see if you are traveling to Madagascar. You must also visit one of Madagascar’s natural parks to see its wild animals. From July to October, pass by “Nosy Be” to see one of the rarest animals on the planet, Omura’s whales(鲸).
Kauai. Hawaii
Kauai is part of the Hawaiian Islands and is also named “the Garden Island”. It is indeed an island made up of sharp mountains and waterfalls. On the south shore, you'll find sites of cultural, historical and geological importance alongside beautiful beaches. The island of Kauai has been well-known for more than seventy Hollywood movies and television shows, such as Indiana Jones , Jurassic Park and Jurassic World.
Jamaica
In Jamaica, you will fall in love with the warm Caribbean weather, beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets and great waterfalls.
Our favorite spots: the romantic “Reach Falls” in Portland and “Negril town” for its great concerts and beautiful sunsets. Walk into Floyd’s Pelican Bar, named after the birds that like to sit on its roof. It’s one of the world’s coolest bars and is lying in the middle of the sea!
1. When can you see Omura’s whales in Madagascar?| A．In January. | B．In June. | C．In September. | D．In November. |
| A．Kauai. | B．Madagascar. | C．Jamaica. | D．Waiheke Island. |
| A．Talking with film stars. | B．Attending great concerts. |
| C．Having a vineyard lunch. | D．Playing with wild birds. |
6 . Welcome to the North Pole Adventure
The North Pole Adventure is a one-of-a-kind interactive Christmas attraction for the entire family. Unlike other Christmas attractions, it is open from November 26 until Christmas Eve. It is not a guided tour. While elves (小精灵) are throughout the adventure to interact with your children, your kids can spend as much time in each area as they wish. The adventure features a replica (复制品) of the North Pole including everything you imagine at Santa’s North Pole.
Santa’s House
Kids will experience what it’s like at the North Pole and see first-hand what it takes for Santa and his elves to get ready for Christmas each year. The memories your children will take away from Santa’s House will be ones they will remember for a life time.
Post Office
All kids will be assisted by Santa’s elves in writing a letter to Santa and then depositing it in Santa’s magical mailbox. A few days before Christmas, they will receive letters at their own homes from Santa.
Elf University
Elf University is the place where elves go to school. It’s also the place where kids enjoy making Christmas presents, coloring Christmas pictures, and even filling out applications to become elves one day.
Admission
Buy your tickets online to avoid waiting in line. If the tickets sell out when you buy them online, there will still be tickets available at the ticket office.
1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?| A．The North Pole Adventure provides visitors with tour guide service. |
| B．The North Pole Adventure arranges elves to entertain kids in some areas. |
| C．The North Pole Adventure is modeled on other Christmas attractions. |
| D．The North Pole Adventure is open to visitors for nearly one month. |
| A．Kids can have fun in Santa’s House by dressing up like Santa. |
| B．Elf University offers kids opportunities for becoming elves. |
| C．Kids who visited Post Office would receive letters on Christmas Eve. |
| D．Tickets to the adventure can be bought online if they sell out at the ticket office. |
| A．A tourist booklet. | B．A science fiction. |
| C．A newspaper. | D．A story book. |
7 . The Best Free Tourist Places in America
Alaska: Anchorage Market and Festival
Although Anchorage isn't the capital of Alaska, it is the state's largest city with the largest population. The Anchorage Market and Festival is open and free of charge on weekends. Anchorage is at the beginning of the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, where walks can last between two hours and a half day. It's free, of course.
Arkansas: Walmart Museum
Lying in the northwest corner of Arkansas is Bentonville, which gave birth to a little mall you may have heard of. It's Walmart, one of the biggest companies in the world at present. It is free to visit the Walmart Museum, which attracts thousands of visitors every year. And just outside the town is the well-known Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, which is also free.
Connecticut: Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut was the first place in the U. S. to offer pizza to the hungry and the homeless, including students of Yale University. While in New Haven you can go on a tour of the campus（校园）, where many beautiful buildings have existed for a long time. It's the university where President Bushes, Bill and Hillary Clinton, journalist Bob Woodward, and Samuel F. B. Morse studied.
Kansas: Santa Fe Trail
Western Kansas has very little light pollution. So as you travel along, stop once in a while and stare at the night sky. The Santa Fe Trail went through Kansas and you can still walk the longest remaining distance of the road just outside Dodge City.
1. What feature do the four places have in common?| A．They are all free of charge. |
| B．They all have free museums. |
| C．They all have a long walking trail. |
| D．They are large places with large population. |
| A．To get something free in Walmart. |
| B．To find many interesting goods. |
| C．To get trained in a large company. |
| D．To get a good knowledge of Walmart. |
| A．Bentonville. | B．Western Kansas. |
| C．Anchorage. | D．New Haven. |
8 . If you'd like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
The Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, reaches a height of more than 4,800 meters, with a series of different forest ecosystem. There you can enjoy watching excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/637.
Khami Ruins National Monument
The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid16th century, is of great archaeological interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major center for trade over a long period of time. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/365.
Henderson Island
Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls in the world whose ecology has not been touched by human beings. It is especially famous for the ten plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/487.
The Old City of Jerusalem
As a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “List of World Heritage in Danger” the following year. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/148.
1. What can we know about The Jiuzhaigou Valley?| A．It sits at the foot of a 4,800meterhigh mountain. |
| B．It has different forest ecosystem. |
| C．Most of China's endangered plants can be found here. |
| D．In all about 140 kinds of birds and animals live there. |
| A．had a very short history | B．was ruined in the mid16th century |
| C．was once Great Zimbabwe's largest city | D．once played a great role as a trade center |
| A．hasn't been greatly influenced by human activities | B．isn't suitable for humans to live on |
| C．has been open to visitors for years | D．is made up of a few large atolls |
9 . Chinese tourists prefer hotels and restaurants that offer free Wi-Fi when traveling abroad. Most Chinese tourists instantly update their social networks using their mobile phones. They send photos and short videos to friends and family when traveling abroad.
About 10 percent of outbound (出境的) Chinese tourists get expensive marring charges (漫游费) by using 4G-powered smart phones. About 90 percent of Chinese travelers consider free Wi-Fi indispensable when traveling abroad. They often use phone apps to create travel routes and book hotels, which requires large data flows that can be expensive without Wi-Fi.
But free Wi-Fi is not always available, even in regions with advanced telecommunications, such as the United States and Europe. Portable Wi-Fi costs 15~50 yuan a day, depending on the country. It’s cheaper in South Korea, Japan and Thailand. The Wi-Fi services increase rapidly thanks to reasonable pricing and smooth surfing.
More than 100 million Chinese went abroad last year, and the10 percent who used Wi-Fi services spent an average of 150 yuan, and it’s expected to grow largely. But the travel agencies business may become out of date in five to eight years, because more locations are offering free Wi-Fi. In the meantime, it is reported that more for-profit models should be introduced and offer more services for outbound travelers in the future.
1. Why do Chinese travelers prefer hotels and restaurants with free Wi-Fi when traveling abroad?| A．They want to have their phones updated. |
| B．They are fond of using phone apps to create their travel routes. |
| C．They prefer to experience the Wi-Fi service in different countries. |
| D．They'd like to share what they have seen with their friends and-family. |
| A．Necessary. | B．Useless. | C．Expensive. | D．Amazing. |
| A．Travel websites will stop offering free Wi-Fi services to travelers. |
| B．Travel website Tuniu intended to compete with Ctrip and launched its Wi-Fi phone service. |
| C．The Wi-Fi costs less when traveling in some Asian countries than in European countries. |
| D．The demand for Wi-Fi transmitters is growing in pace with 4G-smart phones. |
| A．It will be useless when for-profit models are introduced. |
| B．It will be used by more than 100 million Chinese next year. |
| C．It will grow in the future but will be outdated in a couple of years. |
| D．It will offer more non-profit services for outbound travelers. |
10 . Would you like to stay at a beach home in Australia, a home on Egypt’s Red Sea, or a castle in France, all without spending a dollar? People swap (交换) their homes for a few days, a few weeks or longer. You move into someone else’s home, and they move into yours.
Many travelers say it’s a fantastic way to travel. In the movie The Holiday, Kate Winslet is very happy to find a wonderful Southern California home through a home exchange website.
At HomeExchange.com, paying $60 a year allows members to list their homes and swap them with other members for free. The website lists some 15,000 homes around the world and includes pictures and detailed (详细的) descriptions, dates the owners are available (有空的) for an exchange, and the places members would like to travel.
“It’s a great way to travel — basically you stay at my house, I stay at yours, so there are no hotel bills — you save a lot of money on vacation,” said Ed Kushins.
That’s why Susana Parks is a big fan of home exchanges. She and her husband live in a beautiful Rodeo Drive home just a few blocks from Beverly Hills. And the couple is willing to let home exchangers, who they’ve never met, move in and have free use of their kitchen, library, swimming pool, even their new car.
“If we swap our home, we’re in their home too. So there is trust between us that we treat their home like our home and they treat our home like theirs.”
1. What is home exchange?| A．People sell their homes for money or other things. |
| B．People swap their homes that they are not satisfied with. |
| C．People swap their homes when they are on vacation. |
| D．People take care of others’ homes when they are out. |
| A．The names of the owners. | B．The pictures of the homes. |
| C．The places members want to go. | D．The dates the homes are available. |
| A．she can make money from it | B．she believes in other people |
| C．the website makes a promise to her | D．she wants people to know Beverly Hills |
| A．persuade us to trust others | B．introduce a new way to travel |
| C．tell us some tips on traveling | D．advertise for HomeExchange.com |
