As a famous cultural relic. Dean Castle dates from around 1350. Built by the Boyd family, it has strong historical connections with many people and events in Scottish history—for example, Robert Burns, who was encouraged to publish his poems by the owner of the castle at that time. The castle houses collections of arms and early musical instruments and items relating to Robert Burns.
Admission free.
Opening hours: April-September 11: 00 am-5: 00 pm daily
October- March Wed--Sun, 10: 00 am-4: 00 pm
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Opened in 2011. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum consists of the famous Burns Cottage where the poet was born. the historic landmarks where he set his greatest work, the elegant monument and gardens created in his honor and a modern museum housing the world’s most important collection of his life and works
Admission free.
Opening hours: Tues-Sat, 11: 00 am-1: 00 pm and 2: 00 pm-5: 00 pm
Closed on Sunday and Monday.
The Baird
With a history of 100 years, the Baird holds collections of materials relating to local industries.
The James KeirHardie room interprets the life of the founder of the Labor Party, The display includes election posters, souvenirs, letters and personal belongings.
Admission free.
Opening hours: Tues—Sat, 10: 00 am—1: 00 pm and 2: 00 pm-5: 00 pm
Auld Kirk Museum
The Auld Kirk houses a rich collection of museum objects of local, national and international significance. There is a museum shop, selling a range of local historical literature and souvenirs.
It was built in 1644 as St Mary’s Church. It formerly functioned as the town hall, court house and school, but now it is an award winning museum, rated a 4-star attraction.
Admission free.
Opening hours: Thur—Sat, 11: 00 am—5: 00 pm
Closed on Sun and Mon.
1. Which museum can be visited on Sunday?A.Dean Castle | B.The Baird. |
C.Auld Kirk Muse | D.Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. |
A.music lovers | B.sports lovers |
C.animal lovers | D.literature lovers |
A.It displays election posters. | B.Its admission is free |
C.It is a 4-star attraction. | D.Its opening time is the longest. |
2 . 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.
●Plan it well. Trips are ideally planned for them to go well. Take your time, a day or a week ahead to make a plan for your trip. A check list is helpful, making sure you’ve got all your needs.
●Pack necessities. Bring what you need. Trips are short journeys and belong to the sub-level of traveling. Pack only the things you need.
●Be safe. To be cautious is smart. No matter what you are up to, surfing, cliff diving, snow-boarding, scuba diving..., it is always recommended to be safe.
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●Save the memory.
A.Go with your friend. |
B.Travel with an open mind. |
C.Get prepared for everything new. |
D.Seize the moment by taking pictures. |
E.It is important to wear protective equipment when advisable. |
F.Here are the steps on how to make sure your trip is enjoyable. |
G.It is easy to get tired if you have too many things in your package. |
3 . Paris is the most wooded (树木茂森的) city in Europe, and around one quarter of its area is taken up by parks, gardens and other green spaces.
Jardin des Plantes: over 28 hectares
This impressive botanical garden is home to four museums, including the Natural History Museum, which houses a variety of African animals. The gardens themselves boast thousands of species of plants. This is a lovely place to relax and explore the beautiful surroundings.
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont: over 24 hectares
If you want to get off the tourist trail and hang out with true Parisians, this park is the perfect spot for a relaxing picnic or a leisurely wander. It is in the 19th district and is one of the largest parks in Paris. Cross its lake on the suspension bridge, or admire the waterfalls and attractive temples.
Jardin du Luxembourg: over 25 hectares
These beautiful gardens were first laid out in 1612 as the gardens of the Luxembourg Palace. They include a geometric (结合图形的) forest, French and English style gardens, as well as a large pond. There is so much to see and do with activities especially for children, such as slides, rides and puppet shows, as well as leisure and sporting activities for adults. The gardens are home to more than one hundred sculptures.
Le Parc de la Villette: 55 hectares
This urban cultural park is so much more than just a park as it is home to numerous music venues, exhibition spaces and cafes. It is also home to no less than 12 gardens, which all follow different themes. The Passenger Gardens, for example, which are built on what was once the sheep market, support a variety of ecosystems, demonstrating the importance of biodiversity.
1. Which green space probably suits students who are interested in botany?A.Jardin des Plantes. | B.Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. |
C.Jardin du Luxembourg. | D.Le Parc de la Villette. |
A.They feature American style gardens. | B.They are favorite gardens for the French. |
C.They house a variety of African animals. | D.They used to be royal gardens. |
A.Visiting museums. | B.Attending concerts. |
C.Admiring waterfalls. | D.Watching puppet shows. |
4 . There are almost limitless things to do at the seaside. For an enjoyable summer day or night, some that are the most fun can be simple, inexpensive or absolutely free.
Frolic: Summer at the seaside is for as many activities as you can stand in the sand. Play frisbee (飞盘), sand volleyball or any beach-free sport. Jog or run while you feel the soft sand each step. If it’s nice and windy, go fly a kite!
Picnic: If you’re a bit lazy as you sun and relax on the beach, you can buy take-out from nearby shops. If you’re there with a big family outing, you may prefer to pack and bring baskets of your favorite foods and drinks.
Sand castles: For anyone who wishes they were still kids, building castles in the sand is fun at the seashore. If you’re feeling really creative, add fishes, frogs and whatever else your modeling skills can construct.
Explore: If there are hiking or biking trails along the shore or nearby, take an action to discover what’s around to be collected. Seashells and washed-up ocean flora (植物群) are fun to hunt, although finding a valuable diamond ring in the sand is much more satisfying.
Socialize: Meet all kinds of people. If kids are with you, they’re natural socializers, and will easily join others in games and other fun things to do together. Set up a volleyball net on the beach, and soon others will join the game.
Nothing: For some people the top activity at the seaside is inactivity. That means doing absolutely nothing. After all, you’ve come to the beach to relax on the warm sand, and nowhere in the world is there a more comfortable place for it.
1. In the first paragraph the author ________.A.advertises a scenic spot |
B.describes the beautiful seaside |
C.shows visitors can do many things at the seaside |
D.introduces the things that can be brought to the seaside |
A.Tips on safety. | B.Full preparation. |
C.Famous players. | D.Lively and enjoyable activity. |
A.Having a picnic with your family. |
B.Making friends with all kinds of people. |
C.Playing many kinds of games at the beach. |
D.Searching for valuable jewelry in the sand. |
A.you can still relax yourself |
B.you might feel uncomfortable |
C.you miss a chance to enjoy yourself |
D.you are not advised to go to the seaside again |
A.a diary | B.a report | C.a textbook | D.a guidebook |
5 . Biking is an amazing family activity, but finding a route that can accommodate a wide-range of ages can be a challenge.
Lee McNeil and his family are crazy about biking. They have seven children, from 4 to 24 years old. When looking for a route, they look for enough protection from traffic, good surface condition, easy access and interesting views.
With that in mind, here are some great routes for biking with your whole family, as are suggested by McNeil.
Iron Horse Trail
This is the McNeil family’s favourite ride. The route is 26 miles and goes through the 2.1mile Snoqualmie Tunnel.
“Beautiful views, the thrill the tunnel, and places to stop and watch the rock climbers make it special,” McNeil said. “All our kids have taken their turn at braving the black tunnel bravely for the first time, which we celebrate it at the end of the ride.”
How to get there: If you prefer, check http://bit.ly/Mlt9y4 for more information.
Centennial Trail
The Centennial Trail runs for 23 miles from Snohomish to Bryant. The trail is wide and smooth, and is safe for kids as it is off the roads. A nice stop is Lake Cassidy east of Marysville. A dock on the lake is fun to explore. It also has picnic tables and washrooms for a convenient lunch time stop.
How to get there: The trail can be accessed from a number of trailheads. For a map, go to http://bit.ly/L5qCeY.
Cascade Trail
The Cascade Trail follows an abandoned Burlington Northern railroad grade for 23 miles between Sedro-Woolley and Concrete. Because it’s on a railroad grade, the slope is gentle and it makes for an easy family ride.
McNeil said it is a “beautiful ride up the Skagit Valley, with lots of places to watch wildlife along the river.”
How to get there: Go to http://bit.ly/PR4wOW to see a map showing the trail, parking areas and bus stops .
Other good choices
Snoqualmie Valley Trail: http://l.usa.gov/nWGWO
Guemes Island: http://bit.ly/LJ3RxL
Burke-Gilman Trail: http://l.usa.gov/s33li
1. We can learn from the passage that Lee McNeil ________.A.has a large family |
B.often travels with his family |
C.teaches his children how to bike |
D.spends lots of money on bike rides |
A.Cascade Trail | B.Iron Horse Trail |
C.Centennial Trail | D.Burke-Gilman Trail |
A.see a small valley | B.go through a tunnel |
C.have a picnic for lunch | D.watch the rock climbers |
A.http://bit.ly/Mlt9y4 | B.http://bit.ly/LJ3RxL |
C.http://bit.ly/L5qCeY | D.http://bit.ly/PR4wOW |
A.ask people to learn from Lee McNeil |
B.tell people how to make a family ride |
C.introduce some routes for family rides |
D.encourage more people to ride bikes |
6 . The Picnic Express
Gather a group of family members, loved ones and friends for a Journey with 707 Operations on “The Picnic Express” steam train to Bacchus Marsh, Choose from:
Saturday 15 January
Sunday 16 January
Saturday 22 January
Sunday 23 January
Upon arrival in Bacchus Marsh, have a picnic at Maddingley Park, enjoy the Werribee River or walk around the Bacchus Marsh township. Bacchus Marsh is beautiful at this time of the year and makes the most perfect place to share a wonderful few hours with family and friends.
The historical and picturesque Maddingley Park is best known for its community-built adventure playground; however, its huge trees along the Werribee River make it a significant natural attraction for Bacchus Marsh.
Enjoy the picnic areas and playground, set up some sporting activities or just relax and enjoy the beautiful natural environment at Maddingley Park, while our train stops at Bacchus Marsh.
Step from the train and exit the railway station area to access the beautiful park, which is just moments from the station exit. The air-conditioned train includes ordinary carriages(车厢)and compartment(隔间)carriages seating eight passengers at most in each compartment. Cafe Hudson will serve coffee, teas, cakes, and snacks, as well as beers and wine.
Timetable:
Depart(出发)Melbourne,Southern Cross station 1:20 pm
Depart Footscray Metro station 1:34 pm
Depart Caroline Springs station 1:50 pm
Arrive Bacchus Marsh station 2:30 pm
Depart Bacchus Marsh 5:00 pm
Arrive Caroline Springs 5:38 pm
Arrive Footscray 5:50 pm
Arrive Melbourne, Southern Cross 6:05 pm
Tickets:
$75 Adult; $25 Child (3-16yrs); $525 compartment of 8.
For more information on“The Picnic Express”to Bacchus Marsh and Maddingley Park, please visit https://707operations.com.au.
1. What is Maddingley Park most famous for?A.Its large trees. | B.Its Werribee River. |
C.Its historical buildings. | D.Its adventure playground. |
A.It includes two kinds of carriages. |
B.It sells visitors lunches and snacks. |
C.It runs as often as every 15 minutes. |
D.It stops at different stations in Bacchus Marsh. |
A.$200 | B.$400 | C.$600 | D.$525 |
7 . There were smiling children all the way. Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved.
I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.
It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came into sight. Immediately I came alive; I decided to wave back.
From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.
The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. I looked at the people all around me. They all looked beautiful. When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug. I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car. I looked forward to the return journey.
1. The author expected the train trip to be________ .A.adventurous | B.pleasant | C.exciting | D.dull |
A.The simple lunch served on the train. | B.The mountains along the way. |
C.The crowds of people in the streets. | D.The friendly country people. |
A.Choose. | B.Prepare for. | C.Enjoy. | D.Carry on. |
A.Comfort in traveling by train. | B.Smiles brighten people up. |
C.Reading gives people delight. | D.Pleasure of living in the country. |
8 . Are you looking for a place where your kids can have fun? If you’re, read on.
Zoos and Wildlife Parks
Kids love wildlife! There are many ways to enjoy wildlife. A visit to the zoo is a good start. Check the event calendar of the zoo and do not miss the animal shows. Animal shows are always interesting. There are also zoos which allow kids to touch animals. Where to go? Sydney: Featherdale Wildlife Park, Koala Park Sanctuary; Brisbane:Alma Park Zoo, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary;Perth: Caversham Wildlife Park, Penguin Island.
Aquariums
Plan a trip to the aquarium. Kids can watch aquarists feed and train sea animals there.Why not encourage your kids to be aquarium keepers for a day? Where to go? Sydney:Oceanworld Manly,Sydney Aquarium;Melbourne :Melboume Aquarium; Perth: the Aquarium of Western Australia.
Wildlife Cruise (游览)
Another way of getting to know wildlife is to take a wildlife cruise.Watch animals such as whales, dolphins, penguins as well as other sea birds. Make sure that your children are supervised at all times for their own safety. Remember to clothe your kids with warm clothing and bring a hat. Where to go? Perth : Rockingham Dolphins;Carins:Great Barrier Reef;Tasmania: Peppermint Bay Cruise; Hervey Bay:Whale Watching.
Museums
Children love going to museums. They offer many activities for them to learn and have fun. Different museums have different themes (主题). Learn about the programs of the museums before you go to one. Where to go? Sydney: Sydney Children's Museum; Adelaide: Charles Sturt Museum; Brisbane: Museum of Brisbane; Perth: the Perth Mint.
1. Where can you go if you love watching sea animals?A.Sydney Aquarium. | B.Koala Park Sanctuary. |
C.Caversham Wildlife Park. | D.Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. |
A.Wear warm clothes. | B.Keep an eye on their kids. |
C.Feed and train sea animals. | D.Communicate with aquarium keepers. |
A.Kids who want a trip outdoors. | B.Kids who like different activities. |
C.Kids who love watching wildlife. | D.Kids who love visiting museums. |
Driving distance from Birmingham: Two hours and 10 minutes
With so many places to explore, the Peak District is a dream that will come true for leisure(悠闲的)divers. One of the area’s most famous roads, Snake Pass, was listed as one of the best driving roads by Auto Trader Magazine in 2009. The Pass, as is also known, has beautiful, green hills on each side and its winding roads also run beside the beautiful river Ashop.
Wenlock Edge, Shropshire
Driving distance from Birmingham: Two hours
Tracking further along to the Welsh border, you’ll find the Wenlock Edge Circuit. On the way, you’ll pass towns like Church Stretton, Much Wenlock, and Wenlock Edge. Allow around two hours for the circuit itself, following the A458 to Much Wenlock then back up north from the Shropshire Way, along the A49.
The Midlands Tick
Driving distance from Birmingham: One hour and 30 minutes
The Midlands Tick has featured high on driving experience wish lists for many years. Accessible and pretty, it’s the perfect excuse to keep you clear-headed. You’ll find quaint (古朴典的) villages and winding roads along the way.
Shropshire to Worcester
Driving distance from Birmingham: Two to three hours
For hills and history, there’s no better route in the area than the Shropshire and Worcestershire circuit. This is the ideal medicine for city tiredness, with its wide-open spaces and pretty pit stops. To max out the experience, add a stopover, and extend the trip in a country house somewhere along the way.
1. Where does the Wenlock Edge Circuit lie?A.Near the Welsh border. | B.Beside the Church Stretton . |
C.Along the A458. | D.In the North of Shropshire. |
A.Find quaint villages. | B.Buy ideal medicine. |
C.Get rid of tiredness. | D.Live in a country house. |
A.Peak District, Derbyshire. | B.The Midlands Tick. |
C.Wenlock Edge, Shropshire. | D.Shropshire To Worcester. |
10 . 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. |