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 . How to Save Money to Visit Shanghai Disneyland?
The “happiest place on Earth” is a top destination on many families’ bucket lists.But taking a vacation to Disney World can be difficult to do on a budget.There are some considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation.
1.Buy Souvenirs in Advance
Disney has influenced practically every industry,which makes it easy to find Disney items anywhere,from shopping centres and your local grocery stores to department stores.You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before your trip at these less-expensive places than at Disneyland.
2.Make an Autograph Book
An autograph book is seen as a must-have by many Disneyland enthusiasts and is a memory you can take home with you.These books can cost anywhere from $7.95 to $19.95 at the Disney Store and up to $30 for the latest-and-greatest autograph book at Disneyland,such as the park’s 60th anniversary edition.Other choices can get the job done for under $5.For example,you can buy a small photo album,cute pad or notebook.
3.Eat Breakfast Before You Arrive
Breakfast is almost as pricey as lunch or dinner if you eat inside the Disneyland Park.If you have a hotel with a free breakfast,take advantage of it.If you want to eat out,eat at a local restaurant that is inexpensive or has a kids’ menu.
4.Take Advantage of Discounts Offered to Special Groups
Disney offers a wide variety of discounts,including for military service members,college students,teachers,and youth groups.If you think you might qualify for a special discount or group rate,call the Disneyland Resort to book tickets.
1. It may take you more money to buy souvenirs at .| A．Disneyland | B．department stores |
| C．shopping centres | D．local grocery stores |
| A．$7.95. | B．$19.95. | C．$5. | D．$30. |
| A．You had better eat at Disneyland. |
| B．You can eat at a local restaurant. |
| C．You should prepare it well at home. |
| D．You can ask the hotel to supply it for free. |
3 . 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. |
4 . How to make sure you enjoy your trip
A trip is a planned destination where one arranges in advance in which the main purpose is to search for adventure and to create a memorable moment. Here are the steps on how to make sure your trip is enjoyable.
● Plan it well.
Trips are ideally planned for it to go well.
● Pack necessities.
Bring what you need. Trips are short journeys and belong to the sub-level of travelling. Pack only the things you need.
● Be safe.
To be cautious is smart. No matter what you are up to, surfing, cliff diving, snowboarding, scuba diving, etc., it is always recommended to be safe.
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You may see delays, a different culture, lifestyle, food, and even a shortage of cash. Sometimes, this is all what travel is about—experiencing things with a new perspective(观点，看法). Once you expect to experience new things, you’ll be a happy traveller and free from stress.
● Save the memory.
| A．Travel with an open mind. |
| B．Get prepared for everything new. |
| C．Seize the moment by taking photos. |
| D．This is all we expect from travelling. |
| E．Take some time ahead to make a plan for your trip. |
| F．It is important to wear protective equipment when advisable. |
| G．It is easy to get tired if you have too many things in your package. |
5 . 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. |
6 . 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”. |
7 . Extremely low temperature, strong winds and endless white snow are just a few of the challenges explorers must face in the Polar areas. But a 16-year-old British girl didn't let these worry her. On April 15 Alicia Adams became the youngest person to walk to the North Pole.
She completed the adventure with her geology teacher and two other companions. Each of them carried 30 kilograms of supplies. At times temperatures fell to -45C during the 320-kilometre trip. But they made it in ten days, two days less than her famous father, David Adams' time record for the same walk.
“It is a really good feeling, more of an achievement,” said Alicia Adams after coming to the end of her adventure. “The winds were like angry beasts roaring behind us. The trip seemed endless and there was nothing in sight: no buildings, no people, and no animals. Sometimes we had to walk across lakes covered with thin ice, which is the deadliest threat.”
David Adams is a top British explorer, who reached both the South and North poles on foot. He also set a series of hot air-balloon records and climbed the highest mountain on every continent. “I take pride in what she has achieved but a bit annoyed that she has beaten my time,” her father said playfully.
Asked if there would be any future joint adventures, the dad joked, “I think I would be struggling to keep up with her now.”
Alicia returned to Britain last week where she faces a more normal task of going to school. And she said her achievement would not necessarily mark the start of a life-long exploration. “Going to school is on top of my list,” she said.
1. How long did it take David Adams to complete the same adventure?| A．6 days. | B．8 days. | C．10 days. | D．12 days. |
| A．The lack of equipment and supplies. |
| B．The angry wild animals in the polar areas. |
| C．The strong icy winds and endless white snow. |
| D．The need to cross the lakes covered with thin ice. |
| A．Angry. | B．Proud. | C．Worried. | D．Sad. |
| A．To go back to school to study. | B．To start more explorations by herself. |
| C．To challenge more of her father's records. | D．To have an adventure together with her dad. |
8 . 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 |
9 . 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. |
10 . 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 |
