1 . Travelling with friends can be an amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could ruin your friendship.
Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences when travelling— from getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplane’s window seat. But sometimes things don’t go as you like. In this case, share your requirements directly with your travel companions.
Don’t disappear. When travelling with a group — or even just one other person — you may want some alone time. That’s completely fine, but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you.
Get off your phone. Of course, your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member, or in the event of a work emergency, but other than that, try to stay off your phone.
| A．Give each other some space. |
| B．Include at least one activity for everyone. |
| C．So it’s important to make sure you and your friend(s) are on the same page. |
| D．At the same time, listen to their concerns and be respectful of them. |
| E．Don’t respond to less important work contact or send messages frequently. |
| F．It’s especially true of travelling in foreign countries or unfamiliar places. |
| G．And remember that consideration and respect go a long way. |
2 . Travel off-season
Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and you’ll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists.
Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small apartment is a good choice.
Eat like a local
Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new?
Don’t hesitate to bargain
Tourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc. arc very expensive at these places.
Choose local transportation
| A．Save on hotels. |
| B．Surf the Internet while traveling. |
| C．Therefore, avoid buying anything there. |
| D．So it’s best to find out when the off-season starts. |
| E．Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs. |
| F．For this reason, you shouldn’t feel ashamed to ask for bargains. |
| G．As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive. |
3 . The official operation of Universal Beijing Resort (UBR) made Beijing the hottest tourist destination recently. After about 20 years’ preparation, China’s first Universal Studios theme park, and also the biggest Universal Studios theme park in the world, has attracted great attention. It marks the entry of another international chain into China’s thriving theme park industry.
China has become the largest market for theme parks across the world. Today there are nearly 3,000 theme parks in China and over 400 among them are large-scale.
The popularity of theme parks partly comes from the intellectual property they have acquired over the years, which can include characters and stories. Take the Shanghai Disney Resort as an example. From Mickey Mouse to Snow White, Disney had a lot of elements to draw from in designing the theme park. A fan of Disney’s animations Mr. Wu said that he had visited the resort so many times because of his love of the characters and themes throughout the park.
Theme parks have played a leading role in promoting tourism and other relative kinds of consumption (消费). For the past five years, the Shanghai Disney Resort has welcomed 83 million visitors, earning over 40 billion yuan in total. Disney’s impressive performance was carefully viewed by other international firms eager to take part in China’s theme park economy, Steinbock pointed out. According to Steinbock, capital investment in China’s theme park projects in the first half of the 2020s could reach $20 billion. “These huge investments show foreign investors’ rising confidence in China’s business environment.”
“Although the COVID-19 pandemic has created a huge impact on the global tourism market, we are still very positive on the business environment of the Chinese market,” said Tom Mehrmann, president and general manager of UBR.
1. What can we learn about the UBR according to the passage?| A．It has been prepared for a decade. |
| B．It is the biggest them park in China. |
| C．It contributes to the popularity of Beijing. |
| D．It marks the theme park industry entered China. |
| A．increasing | B．rewarding | C．entertaining | D．decreasing. |
| A．The pandemic has no impact on Chinese tourism market. |
| B．More international investment will enter Chinese theme park industry. |
| C．Theme park is the one and only way to promote Chinese consumption. |
| D．Shanghai Disney Resort has received more than $20 billion investment so far. |
| A．To advertise the UBR to attract more tourists. |
| B．To praise China’s ability to control the pandemic. |
| C．To explain why theme park is so popular in China. |
| D．To introduce the development of China’s theme park industry. |
4 . Given the crowds of visitors and many attractions at the Disney parks, it's easy to get lost. Thankfully, you will always find a worker to point you in the right direction. When you do, you just might start to notice something unique about their body language—and it's just one of the many secrets Disney employees won't tell you.
Cast members, as park employees are called, are taught in their training to always point with two fingers instead of one. The first reason for this is that pointing with just the one index finger(食指), as most Americans do, is considered impolite in some cultures and countries. The Disney parks have always attracted many international visitors, so the friendlier two-finger gesture became the norm among employees, in an effort to be sensitive and welcoming to every person. Employees have even affectionately named it "the Disney point”. Michaela Paris, a former Disney employee, said the Disney point is a sign of respect.
"Disney receives plenty of foreign travelers to their parks. The typical single finger point is a symbol of disrespect and has a negative(负面的) meaning in many cultures. Therefore, Disney created 'the Disney point' to accommodate all of their guests, " Paris said.
Other sources say this way of pointing is related to Disney himself. According to the Huffington Post, it's actually how Walt Disney himself used to point things out to visitors, because he usually had a cigarette balanced between the two fingers. You won't find cast members today smoking a cigarette—there's no smoking allowed for anyone, employees or guests, once you are inside the entrances at Disney parks—but the tradition of pointing with two fingers still stands.
Keep an eye out for the statue of Walt and Mickey doing "the Disney point" next time you're at Disney World. Meanwhile don't miss other such rules that all Disney employees must follow.
1. When will a visitor probably notice "the Disney point"?| A．When asking the way. | B．When entering the park. |
| C．When greeting foreigners. | D．When smoking a cigarette. |
| A．A gesture. | B．An employee. | C．A park. | D．A statue. |
| A．offer space to. | B．put up. | C．provide food for. | D．adapt to. |
| A．Rules to follow in the park. |
| B．The life story of Walt Disney. |
| C．Some attractions at Disney World. |
| D．A possible origin of “the Disney point”. |
5 . A Service Trips for High School Students
Are you a high school student who loves to be outdoors and is eager to experience new challenges, learn new skills and meet new people? WTA offers first-time participants country trips and returning students have the option to go on trips in the back country (边远地区).
Front Country Trips
Our front country trips provide opportunities for people to experience projects near the ocean, in the scenic Cascade Mountains and in northeast Washington. Our trips also provide you with experienced leaders, a great project, some camping tents, sleeping bags and all your meals for the week.
Advanced Back Country Trips
On these trips you will be backpacking to the work site and will have a chance to advance your trail and leadership skills under the supervision(监护) of a WTA leader.
Trip Details
In 2015, trip fees for WTA members will be $195 for the first trip and $145 for each additional trip. Non-members will pay an additional $40 for their first trip and can be qualified to be members in the second trip. Due to the popularity of our trips, please submit your payment and application within two weeks. If a trip is full and you would like to be added to the waiting list, please call us at 206/625-1367 or email trail-teams@wta.org.
Scholarships
We believe no student should have to stay at home this summer because he or she can’t afford to go outside. Thanks to donations from members and supporters, WTA is proud to announce that we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships. Application Deadline: May 1, 2016.
1. If you are going on Front Country Trips, you can’t go on trips ________.| A．near the ocean | B．in northeast Washington |
| C．in the Cascade Mountains | D．in the back country |
| A．$145. | B．$185. | C．$235. | D．$195. |
| A．must submit your payment and application within two weeks. |
| B．can cancel your trip and get all your money back. |
| C．will be added to the waiting list. |
| D．will naturally become a WTA member |
6 . In Singapore, art is more than what meets the eye. Galleries and museums here are not just places to be inspired, but also homes to distinctive souvenirs. Take home well-designed pieces that reflect your personality.
Singapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI)
41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236. ＋65 6336 3663.
Mon.－Fri. 10 am－7 pm; Sat. 9 am－6 pm
STPI is a space for experimentation of print and paper. Walk through the gallery and join other art lovers in developing an appreciation of print and paper art practice. STPI allows you to own a piece of the work produced by artists at the gallery workshops.
Red Dot Design Museum (RDDM)
11 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018940. ＋65 6514 0111.
Mon.－Thur. 10 am－8 pm; Fri.－Sun. 10 am－11 pm
From lighting to parasol (阳伞), the Red Dot Design Museum presents awardwinning products and design concepts from over 30 countries. Head to the Design Museum Shop, there are many interesting design objects and collections sourced from all over the world.
National Gallery Singapore (NGS)
1 St. Andrew's Rd, Singapore 178957. ＋65 6271 7000.
Mon.－Thur., Sat.－Sun. 10 am－7 pm; Fri. 10 am－9 pm
NGS occupies two major landmarks — the former Supreme Court and City Hall — and features over 8,000 artworks, which is the largest public display of modern Southeast Asian art and culture. It is also a home to a host of international exhibitions that have inspired the world and will be remembered for years to come.
Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM)
23B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807. ＋65 6337 3888.
Daily 10 am－7 pm
Fascinated by stamps? SPM features postage stamps dating all the way back from the 1830s. Enjoy this vibrant museum's indepth presentation of local and international postal history. Send Singaporeinspired postcards or collect miniature postboxes from Singapore and around the world. Charming souvenirs at the museum store will make creative decorations for your home or office.
1. Which number is available if you have any question on Red Dot Design Museum?| A．＋65 6336 3663. | B．＋65 6514 0111. |
| C．＋65 6271 7000. | D．＋65 6337 3888. |
| A．Singapore Tyler Print Institute. | B．Red Dot Design Museum. |
| C．National Gallery Singapore. | D．Singapore Philatelic Museum. |
| A．In a travel brochure. | B．In a report. |
| C．In a textbook. | D．In a novel. |
7 . Millennium Park
About Millennium Park
Millennium Park is a large public park in Chicago, Illinois. It is the most famous section of Grant Park, and is home to most of the park’s attraction highlights, namely the Cloud Gate sculpture. The park is one of the largest green roofs in the world, as it was built on top of parking garages and a railroad yard. Chicagoans take great pride in the park.
Tours ＆ Fee
History of Chicago Architecture $ 30
Chicago Sunset Segway Tour $ 25
Amazing Lakefront Segway Tour in Chicago $ 23
Getting Around
By Subway: Take the brown line, green line, orange line, pink line, or purple line and get off at Randolph Wabash or Madison Wabash stations, then walk east for about 10 minutes to arrive at Millennium Park.
Special Events
Chicago’s most well-known city park, Millennium Park is near Lake Michigan. Directly west of the park is a steel forest of skyscrapers. The famous Cloud Gate sculpture on the square looks like a silver bean shining under the sun. This sculpture is nick-named “Silver Bean” as a result of the unique shape. A selfie(自拍) at the bean has become the iconic photo of any trip to Chicago. There is also an open-air concert hall nearby the LED art display that shows the smiling faces of Chicagoans. In daylight check out the famous crown fountain and the white walkway bridge features of the park.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the address of Millennium Park?
201 E Randolph St, Chicago.
What are the best restaurants near Millennium Park?
Top recommendations for the best restaurants near Millennium Park are: Market Creations Cafe, Market Thyme Restaurant, Giordano’s Pizza, Tilted Kilt and Starbucks.
What are the must-see attractions near Millennium Park?
These are the places that you must visit near Millennium Park: Crown Fountain, McCormick-Tribune Ice Rink, Grant Park Music Festival and The Modern Wing-Art Museum.
1. What do we know about Millennium Park?| A．It is the most famous section of Grant Park. |
| B．It is home to most of the park’s attraction highlights, the Cloud Gate sculpture. |
| C．It is one of the largest green roofs in the world. |
| D．All of the above. |
| A．$ 106. | B．$ 53. | C．$ 110. | D．$ 55. |
| A．Because it is a silver bean shining under the sun. |
| B．Because of its unique shape. |
| C．Because of its color. |
| D．Because it shows the smiling faces of Chicagoans. |
| A．Grant Park Music Festival | B．Crown Fountain |
| C．Market Creations Cafe | D．The Modern Wing-Art Museum |
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 . When it comes to thrilling places to travel to, the nation of Thailand has got to be at or near the top of the list. The beaches of Thailand are simply amazing. Here is a look at the four best beaches in all of Thailand.
Maya Bay
This small beach attracts some huge crowds, but it is still worth a visit thanks to what is widely regarded as some of the best sights in the whole country. The Maya Bay Beach is located on a small island and is only accessible(可进入的) via boat or passenger ferry.
Lamai Beach
For the traveler looking for a quite unforgettable beach experience during their visit to Thailand, a trip out to Lamai Beach in Samui is a must. The sandy areas are long and wide with plenty of room for everyone. The water is inviting and easy to access.
Patong Beach
Patong Beach is not only one of the most beautiful and popular beaches in Thailand, but it is the largest beach on the popular island of Phuket. The soft white sand is a great place to relax. Some of the many great activities that travelers can join in during a visit to Patong Beach include jet skiing, kayaking, surfing, diving, snorkeling(浮潜) , swimming, and more.
Haad Rin
Haad Rin is one of the most popular party spots in the country, for both locals and travelers. All month long, during most parts of the year, there are some special entertainment(娱乐), eating, and socializing opportunities.
1. If you want to have a very impressive beach experience, which is highly recommended?| A．Maya Bay | B．Lamai Beach |
| C．Patong Beach | D．Haad Rin |
| A．Maya Bay | B．Lamai Beach |
| C．Patong Beach | D．Haad Rin |
| A．Relax on the white soft sand. |
| B．Take part in adventurous activities. |
| C．Have a good time with the people living here. |
| D．Learn much culture and history about Thailand. |
10 . Are you thinking about traveling alone? You must have a million questions: Where should you go? Will there be someone to talk to?
In fact, traveling alone is not as scary (吓人的) as it seems. Here are some good tips.
Choose a place where you feel comfortable and safe
Truth be told, traveling alone for the first time is more about the experience than the destination.
Make a plan
Always make a plan. That way you’ll avoid worrying too much over where you’re staying, what to see and how you’re getting from A to B.
Book hotels ahead of time
Talk to people
If you’re going to a touristy place like Thailand, there are lots of other people who are traveling alone.
Let someone know where you are
Your family and friends love you and probably worry about you every day, so text them and let them know what you are up to throughout your trip.
| A．How do you stay safe? |
| B．Don’t draw attention to yourself. |
| C．That will make you and them feel safer. |
| D．The first thing you need to do is believe in yourself. |
| E．So make sure to choose a place that you feel comfortable with. |
| F．Most likely, they’ll be easy to talk to and they’ll want to communicate. |
| G．This can make you less nervous when you’re traveling alone for the first time. |
