1 . Manchester is the “capital” of the northwest of England. Situated on the east bank of the River Irwell, it is a lively busy city with a large student population. Although it was once seen as only a dull industrial place, in recent years Manchester has become the “in” place. It is well-known for its clubs, its fashion and its music, not to mention its world-famous football team, Manchester United.
There is plenty to see in Manchester and something to suit all taste. For example, you have a taste for the Orient in Chinatown, home to Manchester’s large Chinese population. Another place to visit is the historical Castlefield area, which contains the first urban heritage park in Britain. Here you can walk around the museums and experience the atmosphere of the 19th century’s Manchester.
Football fans need not feel left out; they can always make a trip to the Old Trafford Manchester United Museum which also contains a coffee shop and a souvenir shop.
It’s easy to find your way around the city center and you’re never too far away from a bus, which will take you wherever you want to go. However, many people prefer walking in the city where there’s so much to see, and much of it is off the main travel lines.
If you get tired of all that walking, you can refresh yourself at one of the many cafe bars in the city. There’s a wide variety of homely and old-fashioned ones.
Whatever you do, you won’t have a dull moment in the place which was awarded the title of “the most interesting city in Europe”. Despite its unpopular industrial image in the past, Manchester is becoming more and more popular as a tourist destination nowadays.
1. According to the passage, Manchester is ________.| A．a big city in the southwest of England | B．only known for its heavy industry |
| C．interesting only if you like football | D．a very popular place now |
| A．you will see the 18th century’s center building |
| B．you can go to Chinatown |
| C．you don’t have a big choice |
| D．you can visit the Castlefield |
| A．A small and dull city. | B．A city full of factories. |
| C．An exciting city to visit. | D．A popular tourist destination. |
| A．Europe’s. | B．Tourism’s. | C．Manchester’s. | D．Industry’s. |
2 . German has a word “wanderlust” which means “the desire to travel” if it’s translated into English. Nowadays the opportunity to travel is endless. Thanks to low-cost airfares, travelling abroad is very accessible and sometimes it’s even cheaper to fly out of the country than to travel within your own country. So, yes, travelling is cheap but there have to be other reasons to travel and you’re right; there are plenty!
I have always had this feeling of wanderlust. It started from me wanting to explore my local woods at the back of my garden as a young girl and as I have grown, so has my sense of adventure. And I found my local woods being replaced with the Brazil wetland. The thing with travelling is that it’s always different. Even if you go to the same country, to the same town and stay in the exact same hotel, it will be a completely different experience. The people you meet will be different, and they will tell you their own travelling stories: stories of holiday romances, holiday horror stories and stories that seem so outrageous that you can hardly believe them until something similar happens to you. You find yourself becoming one of those people telling you tales.
Or maybe the difference is yourself? Maybe you have changed since last time you were there. And that’s the thing with travelling — it changes you. When you travel you are forced into immersing yourself in a new culture and whether it’s eating delicious food, or staying with a family where neither of you can speak a common language and you have to communicate by gestures and smiles, the experience may give you itchy feet to do it all again. Although wanderlust is originally a German word, the English idiom “to have itchy feet” captures a similar idea. Someone who has itchy feet needs to leave or travel. This desire to explore is found not only in languages but also in us.
1. What is the most important part of travelling according to Paragraph 2?| A．You can have different experiences. | B．You can hear many travelling stories. |
| C．You are able to take more adventures. | D．You will experience holiday romances. |
| A．Interesting. | B．Surprising. | C．Moving. | D．Disappointing. |
| A．Travelling abroad at once. | B．Communicating by gestures. |
| C．Experiencing a different culture. | D．Staying with a family to have delicious meals. |
| A．To give various reasons for travelling. | B．To encourage people to travel around. |
| C．To explain the German word “wanderlust”. | D．To share the writer’s travelling experiences. |
3 . You don't need to travel far away to write a travel diary. Your writing can start with a family vacation or a weekend getaway. All you need is a destination or a place of departure(出发)!
Write about what you imagine it will be. Sometimes when you travel, your destination is wildly different from what you expected. Maybe you expected the local food to be bad but it turned out to be delicious.
Add pictures to your journal.
Write about your trip after you leave. It is important to reflect on your travels, so you can have a new understanding.
| A．Ask a parent for help. |
| B．Get prepared for your travel journal. |
| C．Write as much as you can during your trip. |
| D．Use your journal to plan your trip properly. |
| E．Maybe you imagined the town to be smaller than it actually is. |
| F．Even though your journal is meant for writing, pictures are still worth a thousand words. |
| G．This is also a great way to learn about your-self and other people who you have travelled with. |
4 . 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 8
Trip 2 Garland Valley
Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but 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 15
Trip 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. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. 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 22
Equipment 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 (893-4847) or on the Internet at www. blue-mountaintour. com.
| A．In a large valley. | B．In a park in the mountains. |
| C．In a special kind of zoo. | D．In three different countries. |
| 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. |
5 . It’s hard to imagine that just 25 years ago, Berlin was a city split (分开) into two by the Berlin Wall. I’ll never forget how people were excited as the Berlin Wall came down in 1989. Since then, Berlin has become one of the coolest cities in Europe. Here are the main reasons why I think Berlin is cool.
It’s affordable. Berlin has cheap hotels and everyday objects. You don’t have to worry about spending too much money when visiting Berlin.
It has fantastic festivals. Berlin knows how to give parties, and there is a festival here every month of the year. Perhaps the most famous is the Berlin International Film Festival.
It has great architecture (建筑设计). Berlin has beautiful architecture of its own. The Brandenburg Gate, built in the 18th century, is one of the city’ s most famous buildings, symbolizing more than 200 years of history. The TV Tower is as good as the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the London Eye.
The art scene is flourishing (繁荣). Berlin is a city of living art. Artists are allowed to create works of art on the sides of buildings.
If you want to visit an affordable European city with culture and lots of colors, Berlin is the place to be. What are you waiting for? Get to Europe’s coolest city before everyone else discovers it.
1. The underlined word “affordable” in Paragraph 2 means “________” in Chinese.| A．可利用的 | B．可触及的 |
| C．付得起的 | D．用得住的 |
| A．Once a week. | B．Twice a week. |
| C．Once a month. | D．Twice a month. |
| A．Its color. | B．Its history. |
| C．Its location. | D．Its architecture. |
| A．He can’t stand it. | B．He thinks it’s boring. |
| C．He doesn’t mind it. | D．He thinks it’s cool. |
6 . With its snow-covered mountains and a variety of wildlife, Yellowstone National Park is one of the scenic treasures of the United States. Located primarily in Wyoming, the park receives millions of visitors every year. If you plan to travel within the park, keep in mind advice from the National Park Service.
Seasonal Travel
Travel varies vastly from season to season. Roads are generally open in the summer except for cases of rock or mud slides, wild fires, accidents or road construction. Early snows in the fall can cause some roads to be closed temporarily. In the winter almost all roads are closed to motor vehicles, but snowmobiles and other vehicles with snow chains are allowed. Roads begin to open in the spring by the latter part of April but will be closed if snowfall continues.
Driving Time
Grand Loop is the main road through Yellowstone National Park; it passes by most of the major attractions. These include Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The maximum speed limit on the Grand Loop is 45 miles per hour, but the speed limit drops during some of the winding and twisting sections of this narrow road. Allow yourself at least two days to fully travel the loop due to the size of the park and being sometimes stuck in heavy traffic.
Safety Awareness
Buffaloes often block the roads in the park as they move through the fields. If a herd is travelling across the road you are on, you can either wait for them to pass or find an alternative route. If you get out of your vehicle, the National Park Service suggests that you stay at least 25 yards from any buffalo(and 100 yards or more away from bears and wolves). Buffaloes are particularly unpredictable and charge towards people at a speed of up to 30 mph.
You can ride your bicycle on any public roads and routes designed for bikes, but bicycles are not allowed on the park roads which are narrow. Altitudes range from 5,300 to 8,860 feet. The National Park Service recommends cyclists wear helmets and noticeable clothing.
1. What do we know about travelling in Yellowstone National Park?| A．Roads will stay open in case of emergency. |
| B．Traffic jams happen from time to time. |
| C．The driving speed on the road can be 50 mph. |
| D．Motor vehicles are allowed in the winter on all the roads. |
| A．Stay inside the car throughout the travel. |
| B．Get out of their vehicles when coming across the buffaloes. |
| C．Wear the easy-to-see clothes while bicycling. |
| D．Avoid bicycling on the public roads. |
| A．A guidebook. | B．A commercial advertisement. |
| C．A research paper. | D．A geography textbook. |
7 . Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so many more.
There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas where they live.
When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode(方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.
There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike(双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.
A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.
1. Driving in a car on Gold Coast is not suggested because ________.| A．you will break the traffic rules |
| B．you can't enjoy the beautiful scenery well |
| C．you will cause much noise |
| D．you can’t drive into some parks |
| A．It is a good way to do sunbathing. |
| B．It is a cheap way of travelling. |
| C．You can get a clearer sight of animals. |
| D．You can take photos of animals. |
| A．How to hire bikes on Gold Coast. |
| B．What kinds of bikes there are in stores. |
| C．What bikes are the most popular. |
| D．Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast |
| A．He doesn’t like this way of travelling. |
| B．He thinks it is a personal choice |
| C．He supports it very much. |
| D．He thinks it is only good for adults. |
8 . Traveling with small children has a lot of challenges. From the near constant complaining about being uncomfortable and thirsty to the never-ending need to see every bathroom along the way. it is a wonder that anyone survives. But. everyone does it because family holidays are fun. They are supposed to be fun right?
Too often what could be great memories are overshadowed by the stress of just keeping the kids from killing each other. I am not going to tell you that I can make a long car or plane trip pleasant or instruct you to happily sing songs in the front seat to spread your joy around. That is all crazy talk. What you can do is try a few things that might make the portion of your holiday you spend confined in a small space with your offspring bearable.
Load your Phone. Before you leave, go the app store and load up your iPhone with kid' games. There are a ton of tree games that will keep your kids busy for hours. Even if you have to spend $ 1.99, it's worth it. As a backup. toss a couple movies on there too. I am telling you, the thrill of even holding a parents' phone is a thrill for kid: having it loaded with activities is even better. By the way, bring headphones unless you like hearing the Sponge-Bob game lyrics for hours.
Make surprise bags for the children. Take little brown bags or whatever is handy and put in a little inexpensive toy or game, stickers, a little coloring book and crayons. Make one for each hour you will be in the car or plane and pass them out accordingly. Hopefully, it will keep them occupied for about twenty minutes of each hour.
The most important of all travel tips is to take it easy on yourself. The more upset you get, the worse your child will behave. They sense stress and it gets them stressed out too. Finally, and this is really important, w hen you arrive at your destination pour yourself a big glass of wine. You earned it.
1. Why is travelling with children a headache to parents?| A．Because children get along badly with their parents. |
| B．Because children are active and restless during travelling. |
| C．Because children make a lot of trouble on purpose. |
| D．Because there are many activities children can't attend. |
| A．with enough preparations. they will definitely enjoy their travelling |
| B．they should lend an ear and share happiness with your children |
| C．they can do something to make the trip as tolerable as possible |
| D．they should stop young children from talking nonsense |
| A．Prepare some little surprises. |
| B．Download Games apps in advance. |
| C．Bring some crayons and colored pencils. |
| D．Try to have them join in your conversation. |
| A．How to travel with children |
| B．How to make your children happy |
| C．How to make your travel unforgettable |
| D．How to drive away boredom during the trip |
Opening hours: 09:00 — 18:00 (October to March); 09:00 — 20:00 (April to September)
Admission: $ 11, or $ 10 with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes.
The temple has been under construction since 1882 and they’ve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it is finished. The project’s vast scale and its special design have made it one of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions for many years.
La Pe dre ra (1,133,220 visits/year)
Opening hours: November to February: 09:00 — 18:30; March to October: 09:00 — 20:00
Admission: $ 9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: No.
This building used to be called Casa Mila but nowadays it’s more commonly known as La Pedrera. It is a unique modernist building in Barcelona and was made of bricks and colorful tiles(瓦). It was built between 1906 and 1912 by famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (1852—1926) and in 1984 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site with other Gaudi buildings in Barcelona.
B arce lona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year)
Opening hours: 6th April to 4th October: (Monday to Saturday) 10:00 — 20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00 — 18:30
Admission: $8.50 for entry to the museum and $17 for a guided tour.
Disabled Access: Yes.
When you buy your ticket you have two options. You can buy a ticket for the museum to see the football stadium or you can buy a dual (双的) ticket for $15 where you get to see the museum and the scenes at the club.
Miro Museum (518,869 visits/year)
Opening hours: Check the website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission: $8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes.
This museum has a wide range of Miro’s works dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection not only includes his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures.
1. Which of the following attractions is the most popular with people?| A．Sagrada Familia | B．La Pedrera |
| C．Barcelona FC Museum | D．Miro Museum |
| A．$ 25.5 | B．$ 32 |
| C．$ 42.5 | D．$ 34 |
| A．They are all famous for their architectural style. |
| B．They are available for the disabled people. |
| C．Their opening hours are changeable in different seasons. |
| D．Tourists can have a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card. |
This 7,000-square-foot museum aims to entertain and educate children up to age 9. In its Global City exhibit, people can go shopping for groceries, order lunch at a diner, pretend that they’re doctors or construction workers, and more. In other fun exhibits, they learn about Austin’s history, explore the world of water, and experience life on a large Texas farm.
Open time: From Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.
On Sunday, 12:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.
Address: 201 Colorado St, Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: 512-4722499
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Founded in 1899, it is the world’s oldest children’s museum, featuring interactive exhibits, workshops, and special events. The Mystery of Things teaches children about cultural and scientific objects and Music Mix welcomes young virtuosos (名家).
Open time: From Wednesday to Friday, 2:00 p.m.～5:00 p.m.
On Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.
Address: 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, New York 1213
Phone: 718-7354400
Children’s Discovery Museum
This museum’s hand-on exhibits explore the relationships between the natural and the created worlds, and among people of different cultures and times. Exhibits include Streets, a 5/8-scale copy of an actual city, with streets lights, and waterworks, which shows how pumps can move water through a reservoir system.
Open time: From Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.
On Sunday, from noon. Closed on holidays.
Address: 180 Woz Way, Guadalupe River Park, San Jose, California 95110
Phone: 408-2985437
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
This museum is the largest of its kind. Exhibits cover science, culture, space, history, and explorations. Among them are the Space Quest Planetarium (additional fee), the 33-foot-high Water Clock, the Playscape gallery for preschools, and the Dinosphere exhibit, along with hand-on science exhibits.
The largest gallery, the Center for Exploration, is designed for ages 12 and up.
Open time: From Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.
Closed on Thanksgiving Day and December 25.
Address: 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
Phone: 317-3343322
1. Suppose that December 25 is Tuesday, which of the following museums can you visit?| A．Austin Children’s Museum. | B．Brooklyn Children’s Museum. |
| C．Children’s Discovery Museum. | D．Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. |
| A．Texas | B．New York | C．California | D．Indiana |
| A．the Center for Exploration | B．the Space Quest Planetarium |
| C．the Global City exhibit | D．Waterworks |
| A．culture | B．history | C．explorations | D．special events |
| A．ask adults to visit museums |
| B．compare some museums and decide which one is the best |
| C．introduce some museums and encourage parents to visit them with their children |
| D．introduce some exhibits and museums to foreigners |
