1 . Sometimes, we need a little help and get back to a state of mindfulness when it comes to taking care of our physical and mental health. Wellness vacations are on the rise.
■ Ketanga FitnessWhen: April 6 — 10
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
What: Sweat it out surrounded by the red rocks of Arizona’s desert. P.E. Club owner Nedra
Lopez leads a mixture of high and low intensity workouts in the mornings and evenings. During breaks, guests will have plenty of time to explore the desert. After your last workout class, you can hit the town for dinner and drinks.
■ Rksolid Retreat
When: April 15 — 22
Where: Oahu, Hawaii
What: What better excuses to relax yourself in Hawaii than a retreat led by Barry’s Bootcamp star Rebecca Kennedy? During your week-long journey to Oahu, you’ll surf, climb waterfalls, and hike the Stairway to Heaven trail. In between all those workouts, Kennedy creates a special stretch and recovery class so you won’t skip a beat next day.
■ Wellness Immersion
When: August
Where: Amanbagh, India
What: The Amanbagh hotel offers 4-21 day programs focusing on immersion courses that focus on relieving stress from people’s body. Activities include hikes overlooking beautiful gorges, yoga and meditation sessions, and meals made with organic, locally harvested produce.
■ Mile High Run Club
When: August 18 — 28
Where: Reykjavik, Iceland
What: After landing in Reykjavik, runners can work towards their best time in the annual marathon, half marathon, or 10K. After a race, you’ll soothe your muscles in the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa and hit the ground running again with guided runs through Thorsmork National Park. Do we even have to mention Skaftafell’s crazy glacier views?
1. Which vacation will you choose if you want to visit desert?
| A．Rksolid Retreat. | B．Ketanga Fitness. |
| C．Wellness Immersion. | D．Mile High Run Club. |
| A．Go surfing. | B．Climb waterfalls. |
| C．Hike the Stairway to Heaven trail. | D．Attend a special stretch and recovery class. |
| A．enjoy a free hotel stay and service | B．visit Thorsmork National Park |
| C．taste food made by local organic produce | D．relax muscles in a geothermal spa |
| A．Men are the target vacationers. | B．They are combinations of wellness and scenery. |
| C．Courses and classes are arranged during them. | D．They are available all year round. |
| A．To promote marathon events. | B．To attract more tourists to America. |
| C．To advertise some P.E. clubs. | D．To introduce some wellness vacations. |
2 . We bought a Shamrock trailer (房车) in the fall of 2019 in anticipation (期待) of our three-month journey to Baja, Mexico. The camper (露营车) would be home base for all the fun and adventure our family, myself, my husband and our three teenagers, would have all the way.
It took three days to drive from Calgary to Las Vegas and the temperature went from negative 30 to 15 °F-a miracle! But by the time we made it to San Diego, California, we had visited two RV mechanics to fix water leaking from the water tank and a bed heater blowing up. Thankfully, while we waited for repairs, we could listen to waves lapping on the shore.
Eventually, we crossed the border into Mexico at Tijuana and pushed our way down the shore coast. While we swam, ate Mexican food and watched sunsets, the Shamrock kept throwing us surprises. We all learned to savor (尽情享受) the good moments while dealing with the bad.
Driving through Utah, our truck began making noises. The truck’s engine had completely broken, and we needed a new one. We holed up (躲) in St. George, Utah, to wait for repairs. One evening, we were heating up dinner when the oven let out a big WHUMP! The whole camper shook.
After a few weeks, we left our truck in Utah—the engine repair wasn’t going too well—and drove home to Calgary. There could not have been five travelers so happy to stay in their house for two weeks.
Eventually, we hired someone to drive our truck and the Shamrock to Calgary, but he arrived with just the truck. The camper was causing problems, and the keys got lost, so it was left in Idaho. It’s still there; we recently marked its one-and-a-half-year anniversary of storage.
This brings me to the point of this essay: For Sale: A lively 30-foot Shamrock camper. Keeps you on your toes! Sleeps five. $9,000. Pick-up is somewhere in Idaho. Bring some tools to break into it.
1. What can we learn about the author’s self-driving tour?| A．The tour lasted for about one month. |
| B．They drove a Shamrock all the way during the tour. |
| C．Their truck stopped working when they arrived at San Diego. |
| D．They enjoyed the tour despite some unexpected problems. |
| A．Breakdowns. | B．Beautiful scenery. |
| C．Amazing functions. | D．Quality after-sales service. |
| A．Unhappy. | B．Serious. | C．Amusing. | D．Exciting. |
| A．To suggest the places to travel. |
| B．To advertise her Shamerock camper. |
| C．To record the happy moments in life. |
| D．To complain about her campers. |
3 . In this first year, the Nature Festival will be celebrating South Australian nature with over 100 events for various ages. It is full of creative ways to get you out and about enjoying all that nature has to offer.
Its 10-day program, starting from 25th September 2023, provides a wide range of both free and ticketed experiences. From “adventure” and “learning” experiences to “slowing down” and “helping out” experiences, there will be something for everyone. Here are just some of the events.
Build-a-Birdbox Workshop
Saturday 26th September @ 9 am
Explore the role of tree hollows and learn how to build a backyard bird box.
Byards Road Wetland Nature by Night
Tuesday 29th September @ 6 pm
Take your torch and discover, on a guided walk, the creatures that come out at night.
For the Love of Trees
Tuesday 29th September @ 12:30 pm
Hear Dr Palph Body share his understanding of artist Hans Heysen.
Grey-headed Flying-fox Bat Ramble
Tuesday 1st October @ 5:45pm
Walking with local bat experts and hear how the grey-headed flying-fox bat came to be in our city.
Coastal Dune Walk
Sunday 4th October @ 9:30am
Walk along the coastline and learn about the working being done at the dunes.
Port River Alive
Sunday 4th October @ 11 am
See a short film about who and what lives in the Port River.
The full Nature Festival program is available on the website https://www.naturefestival.org.au. If you’re interested in any of the experiences above, please register as soon as possible.
1. What do we know about the Nature Festival?| A．It lasts about half a month. |
| B．It welcomes visitors of all ages. |
| C．It requires visitors to pay for their tickets. |
| D．It is held to call on people to protect nature. |
| A．Port River Alive. |
| B．Coastal Dune Walk. |
| C．Build-a-Birdbox Workshop. |
| D．Byards Road Wetland Nature by Night. |
| A．On 1st October. | B．On 4th October. |
| C．On 29th September. | D．On 26th September. |
| A．By seeing a short film. | B．By exploring the role of tree. |
| C．By walking with local bat expert. | D．By taking a torch and discovering. |
| A．Buying a brochure. | B．Reading advertisements. |
| C．Searching online. | D．Booking a magazine. |
The best time to visit Toronto is typically in the spring (April and May) or during the fall (September to early November). At these times, you’ll likely find fewer crowds, cheaper accommodations, and the best weather for sightseeing as it is neither too hot nor too cold.
Getting AroundThe Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) makes it easy to get around the city via many buses, subway, and streetcars. Figuring out how to get where you want to go is easily done using the TTC’s convenient Trip Planner.
Travel TipWhile you may choose to base yourself near many of the city’s main landmarks, it’s also worth taking some time to explore some great neighborhoods that each offer their own unique charms, including colorful Kensington Market, the Junction, Leslieville, and Little India.
Things to DoGet a Dose of Art & Culture: The Royal Ontario Museum is Canada’s largest museum and showcases everything from art and archaeology to natural science in over 30 galleries. Or, stop by the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), one of the largest art museums in North America with a collection of more than 90,000 works of art.
Take in the Views From the CN Tower: High-speed elevators send visitors to the top of the tower in just 58 seconds for full views over the city. You can even try EdgeWalk to experience a hands-free walk around the main pod of the tower, 116 stories above the ground.
Spend a Day in the Distillery District: Explore the historic Distillery District to walk casually among Victorian-era buildings on pedestrian-only cobblestone streets filled with shops, cafes, and restaurants.
1. If a tourist travels to Toronto in October, what is he likely to find?| A．Free attractions. | B．Discounted hotels. |
| C．Extreme weather. | D．Crowded scenic spots. |
| A．Help people buy tickets. | B．Help tourists in urgent situations. |
| C．Guide people to their destinations. | D．Introduce scenic spots to tourists. |
| A．It is home to over 90,000 artworks. |
| B．It’s noted for its Victorian-era buildings. |
| C．It’s one of the largest museums in Canada. |
| D．Its displays range from art to natural science. |
| A．Little India. | B．EdgeWalk. | C．The Junction. | D．The Distillery District. |
| A．Planning Your Trip in Toronto |
| B．Some Hidden Truth about Toronto |
| C．The Main Tourist Attractions in Toronto |
| D．The Reasons for the Popularity of Toronto |
5 . Roger Williams Park Zoo Visitor Guide
Zoo Manners
The zoo is a smoke free area. No balloons, balls, bikes, or roller skates allowed. Pets are not allowed—except guide dogs for blind. Stay on the pathways and do not place children on railing. Do not throw anything into the animal exhibits. Please help our conservation efforts by depositing trash and recyclables properly.
Lost Persons
If separated from your group ask any zoo employee or security guard for immediate assistance, or go directly to the Administration Building reception desk.
Facilities and Services
Enjoy a delicious meal at one of our two animal-themed café restaurants. Our Visitor Centre offers cards, books and toys so you can always remember your day at the zoo. There is also an hourly animal presentation near the Main Entrance where you can learn more about the animals, pet them and even take a picture with them.
Zoo Exhibit Game
Each animal exhibit will have information about the animal located there. You will get to learn about each animal’s habitat, their conservation status and some other quick facts. As you explore the zoo check off all the endangered animals you discover from the list below. Find them all and win a free T-shirt.
• Mountain Gorilla
• Chinese Alligator
• Snow Leopard
• white-winged Wood Duck
• Red Panda
• Giant Turtle
• Koala
Zoo Hours
Open Thursday—Monday from 10 am—4 pm.
Timed-entry ticket(定时门票) requirements continue to remain in effect for non-members.
1. Which of the following is allowed at the zoo?
| A．Riding your bike. | B．Taking your camera. |
| C．Bringing pet dogs. | D．Smoking cigarettes. |
| A．Main Entrance. | B．Visitor Centre. |
| C．Administration Building. | D．Nursing Centre. |
| A．Follow all the zoo rules. | B．Visit all the zoo’s exhibits. |
| C．Bring along another guest. | D．Find all the animals listed. |
| A．Enjoy delicious meals. | B．Watch animal presentations. |
| C．Sort and recycle garbage. | D．Buy some souvenirs. |
| A．8 am, Monday. | B．11 am, Tuesday. |
| C．2 pm, Friday. | D．7 pm, Sunday. |
6 . Why go to Madrid?
There may be a slight chill (寒冷) in the air, with temperatures staying around 15℃ in March, but Spain’s handsome capital is slowly starting to warm up. Even more attractive are the cultural events. A new exhibition on the living and working spaces of Spain’s greatest artist, Picasso, has just opened in the studio at the Fundacion Mapfre at Paseo de Recoletos 23. It runs until 11 May with rarely seen pieces borrowed from his family.
Later this summer, the 400th anniversary (周年) of the death of the Renaissance (文艺复兴) painter El Greco will be marked with an exciting exhibition at the Museo del Prado at Paseo del Prado from 24 June to 5 October.
How to go?
The widest range of flights is offered by Easy Jet — from Bristol, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Liverpool and Luton. British Airways and its sister airline Iberia combine forces from Heathrow and London City. Ryanair flies from Manchester and Stansted; Air Europa flies from Gatwick.
Barajas airport is 13 km north-east of the city centre and is served by frequent trains on Metro line 8, but the shortest underground journey is a bit complex (复杂) with at least one change at Nuevos Ministerios station and takes about 30 minutes.The fare (车票) to any station in the city centre is €4.50. The airport express bus runs every 15 to 35 minutes around the clock; €5 one way. It takes 40 minutes to reach the city centre. A taxi takes half the time. A flat rate of €30 covers most of central Madrid.
1. When will the exhibition about Picasso close?| A．On 23 March. | B．On 11 May. | C．On 24 June. | D．On 5 October. |
| A．Picasso’s works of art. | B．Picasso’s living and working spaces. |
| C．El Greco’s great paintings. | D．The 400th anniversary of the Renaissance. |
| A．Easy Jet. | B．Ryanair. | C．Air Europa. | D．British Airways. |
| A．Take a taxi. | B．Take a city bus. |
| C．Take Metro line 8. | D．Take the airport express bus. |
| A．Take a taxi. | B．Take a city bus. |
| C．Take Metro line 8. | D．Take the airport express bus. |
7 . On Nov.18th, 1908, three men went up in a balloon. They started early in London. The headman was Augusta Gaudron, and the other two men were Tannar and Maitland. They had a big balloon and they were ready for a long way.
Soon they heard the sea. They were carrying the usual rope, and it was hanging down from the basket of the balloon. At the end of the rope they had tied a metal box. This could hold water, or it could be empty. So they were able to change its weight. It was for use over the sea. They were also carrying some bags of sand.
After the sun rose, the balloon went higher. It went up to 3,000 meters, and the air was very cold. The water in the balloon became ice. Snow fell past the men’s basket, and they could see more snow on the ground. The men tried to throw out some more sand, but it was hard. They tried to break the icy sand with their knives, but it was not easy. The work was slow and they were still falling, so they had to drop some whole bags of sand. One of them fell on an icy lake and made a black hole in the ice.
At last they pulled the box into the basket. It was still snowing; so they climbed to get away from the snow. They rose to 5,100 meters! Everything became icy. They were so cold that they decided to land. They came down in Poland heavily but safely. They had travelled 1,797 km from London!
1. Three men flew in a balloon ________.| A．to visit Poland | B．to another city |
| C．for nearly 1,800 kilometers | D．nearly a century ago |
| A．carrying the bags of sand | B．changing the weight |
| C．holding ropes of the balloon | D．keeping drinking-water |
| A．the temperature of the balloon began to fall |
| B．they saw the sun go down and the snow falling |
| C．they made a hole in the basket with their knives |
| D．nothing could be seen but snow on the ground |
| A．early in London | B．on the sea heavily |
| C．on a lake with safety | D．in a foreign country |
| A．The three men started their long journey before the sun rose. |
| B．The balloon began falling down when they threw bags of sand. |
| C．The three men had to land because they felt cold and hungry. |
| D．They put the rope into the basket and the balloon went higher. |
8 . Explore and Discover: A City Tour
Discover some of Winnipeg’s historical past on a guided tour!
When: Every Monday and Thursday
Departs: Entrance Union Station
8:30 am(about 2 hours)
Cost: $30 per person
Contact: Tours 204-254-3170 www.otours.net
Call to book ahead, space is limited, walk-ups welcome!
Winnipeg Railway Museum & Gift Shop
Where the past meets the present
ADMISSION
Adults…$5.00
Students(6-15 years)…$3.00
5 & Under (with a parent)…Free
For group tours
Call 942-4632 or email wpgrail@ mts.net
www.wpgrailwaymuseum.com
Welcome to The Forks
Six thousand years ago this was a great place to meet. Centuries later, it still is. The Forks is a place where you can visit and find plenty to do, see, taste and experience.
Hours: The Forks is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Forks Market Hours:
July 1---August 31 September 1---June 30
Open daily 9:30 am to 9:00 pm Open daily 9:30 am to 6:30 pm
Sundays 9:30 am to 6:30 pm Fridays 9:30 am to 9:00 pm
Info Hotline: 204-957-7618 Toll Free: 1-888-942-6302
www.theeforkd.com
1. You can call _______ if you want to go to A City Tour.| A．942-4632 | B．204-254-3170 |
| C．204-957-7618 | D．1-888-942-6302 |
| A．$3.00. | B．$5.00. | C．$8.00. | D．$30.00. |
| A．8:30 am on Sundays in July. |
| B．8:30 am on Saturdays in June. |
| C．7:30 pm on Fridays in August. |
| D．7:30 pm on Mondays in October. |
| A．Open hours. | B．Group hours. |
| C．Limited space. | D．Historical past. |
| A．A guidebook. | B．A movie poster. |
| C．A sports magazine. | D．A science report. |
