1 . 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. |
2 . 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 |
3 . If there is one piece of advice I have for people today to experience more joy in life, it is to travel more. Making the journey out to somewhere you’ve never gone before with an open schedule, to let life show you what are waiting for you.
As Danny Kaye once said, to travel is to take a journey into yourself. As you travel you get close to more new people, cultures, and lifestyles than those in your homeland all the time. With all the newness in your life, you’re also opened to new thoughts, ways of seeing the world and living.
Saint Augustine said “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” When you travel, you may realize how kind and friendly strangers can be. Beyond that, you have the whole world to learn about with every place you discovered, every person you met and every culture you experienced.
Tim Cahill claimed that a journey is best measured (测量) in friends, rather than miles. One of the first things you can learn from traveling is how easy it is to make friends. Something magical happens when they’re open to express themselves without feeling judged. That’s how you can become best friends with people when you’ve only known them for a few hours.
Helen Keller thought that life is either a brave adventure or nothing. Life is a wonderful gift. You can experience it and take action from now rather than say “I wish I had”, so you can say “I’m glad I did”.
1. The purpose for the author to write this text is to ______.A.talk about his travel experience |
B.explain the benefits of traveling |
C.give advice about how to travel |
D.introduce some famous travelers |
A.increase your chances of reading books |
B.encourage you to make many new friends |
C.help you know more about your inner heart |
D.ensure you feel your whole life is worth living |
A.You can realize how friendly strangers are. |
B.You can measure people’s features carefully. |
C.You can perform magic tricks during the trip. |
D.You can express your true self to other people. |
A.supportive. | B.curious. | C.patient. | D.doubtful. |
4 . A trip to a theme park can be fun for a family or a group of friends. But waiting for hours in lines makes it feel a bit less magical.
●Look for discounts on tickets
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Book in advance so you’re not stuck waiting in line for food. If you’re on a budget (节省费用), consider packing lunch in a cooler and putting it in a locker. When you’re ready for a break, you can find a shady spot for a quick bite.
●Get there early
It’ s tempting (诱惑人的) to sleep in while you’re on vacation.
A.Plan your meals |
B.Cook your food there |
C.Research rides in advance |
D.Don’t go straight to the park website to buy tickets |
E.However, getting to the parks as soon as they open is so worth it |
F.Here are some ways to help you save money and skip the long lines |
G.When the crowds start to arrive, you’ll be ready for a break in the shade |
5 . As the Forbidden City approaches its 600th anniversary next year, a great change has been taking place, with dark and dusty corners of the palace brought back to their former glory for all to see. As recently as 2012, only 30 percent of the vast palace was open to the public. Now, 80 percent is accessible ― quickly filling with exhibition spaces, stylish restaurants and cafes, bookstores and highly profitable gift stores, as well as quiet walkways. Besides, great walls around it are now mostly open, allowing an overhead view of the grounds.
But even all that new space is not nearly enough to showcase(陈列) the treasures collected over the centuries by emperors. Now the Forbidden City can display only about 30,000 objects at a time, or 2 percent of its total.
By 2022, a new campus in the university district of Haidian, about 18 miles to the northwest, is scheduled to open to the public, a 153-acre area that will have room to show imperial carriages, carpets and regalia (礼服).
The museum staff members have also become more creative in using the space. During a visit, there was a show on how the imperial family celebrated the Chinese New Year, including reproductions of New Year’s couplets written by the Emperor Kang Xi, whose six-decade rule ended in 1722.
The new gift stores, which earned $220 million in sales in 2017, have also lifted their offerings. They once featured little more than key chains and ugly dolls; now, they have reproductions of porcelain (瓷器), textiles (织物) and even furniture.
Lisa Tan, a 38-year-old editor at a Beijing publishing house, said the new shops were attractive because they offered traditional porcelain made by government-recognized masters using traditional methods.
“It’s good that the Forbidden City is taking a lead in keeping these traditional practices alive,” Ms Tan said. “The gift store has even become fashionable in some circles.” And some of the more commercial activities are being limited, including photo studios where people can dress up like an emperor or empress.
Most visitors are still part of package tours that make people travel quickly through the central part of the palace. But taking a slower, more winding path through the Forbidden City is a better way to soak up the history and discover some of its secrets.
1. What’s the great change in the Forbidden City?A.The great walls around it are open to the public. |
B.The gift stores are a new visiting spot there. |
C.It welcomes visitors on a large scale. |
D.The new space is mainly for displaying treasures. |
A.They bring in huge profits. |
B.They focus on key chains and dolls. |
C.They sell reproductions of furniture. |
D.They offer a good variety of traditional items. |
A.They create some quiet walkways. |
B.They use the space for holding shows. |
C.They manage the new gift stores successfully. |
D.They guide visitors to find out history and secrets. |
A.The Emperor Kang Xi ruled the country for 60 years. |
B.The district of Haidian covers an area of 153 acres. |
C.One can explore the Forbidden City fully on package tours. |
D.About 1,500,000 objects are on display now. |
6 . World Heritage Sites (遗址) You Need to Visit
Los Glaciares National Park
Located in the southwest of Santa Cruz province of the Argentine part of Patagonia in a remote area known as the Austral Andes, Los Glaciares National Park is a heaven of mountains lakes. and countless glaciers ( 冰川) that cover half the 600, 000-hectare expanse. Travelling through this amazing scenery is a once- in-a-lifetime experience.
Jeronimos Monastery
Travel to the Belem district at the entrance to the port of Lisbon to find the Jeronimos Monastery, which dates back to the 15th century. This highly religious building was constructed and donated to the monks (和尚) of Saint Hieronymus to pray for sailors on their voyages. It’s the characteristic of Portuguese Gothic style.
Old Québec
Founded by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1608, Québec is among the oldest settlements in North America and one of the most popular travel destinations in Canada. Centuries-old attraction is on full display in its perfectly preserved historic district, a shining example of a city built by early settlers with stone paths, churches. And landmarks like Chateau Frontenac and Place Royale.
Angkor Wat
Exploring Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia lops our list of unforgettable trips that won’t break the bank. It is part of one of the most significant archaeological (考古的) sites in Southeast Asia in the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 14th century. This great temple complex was originally constructed as a place of showing respect to the god Vishnu and is the largest religious structure on the planet !
1. If you’re interested in natural scenery, which of the four places would you visit?A.Los Glaciares National Park. | B.Jeronimos Monastery. |
C.Old Québec. | D.Angkor Wat. |
A.Old Québce and Angkor Wat. |
B.Jeronimos Monastery and Old Québec. |
C.Jeronimos Monastery and Angkor Wat. |
D.Los Glaciarcs National Park and Jeronimos Monastery. |
A.Mountain views. | B.Great voyages. |
C.Gothic style landmarks. | D.Low expenses. |
7 . Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do. While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas’ best summer vacation activities.
Visit SeaWorld
There are sea life shows,adventure camps,thrilling rides and a water park. A great many activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld.
Windsurf at South Padre
With miles of shallow (浅的),calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds conning off the Gulf of Mexico,South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream.
Swim at Barton Springs
Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Greek was built. Since its opening, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state.
Take part in an outdoor adventure
In the scenic Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities, including boating, hiking, camping and more.
Camp and hike in Big Bend Park
Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way. Backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, nature watching and camping - you name it. If it can be done outdoors, it can be done in Big Bend.
Enjoy saltwater fishing
Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA. More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods (鱼竿)to make good use of Texas, world - class saltwater fishery.
1. The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1 is another name for .A.Texas | B.San Antonio | C.South Padre | D.Gulf of Mexico |
A.sea life shows | B.adventure camps |
C.climbing | D.exciting rides |
A.San Antonio. | B.South Padre. |
C.Barton Springs. | D.Texas Hill Country. |
8 . Philadelphia Zoo: Hours, Directions Daily Schedule
●Hours
Philadelphia Zoo is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve,Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.Members enjoy free admission on Halloween.
●Directions
From the east
Access Interstate-76 by exiting PA.Turnpike at Neshaminy.Take US RTI-S to 76E.Take Interstate-76 to exit 342 Girard Avenue.Turn left at Girard Avenue for parking.
From the West
Access Interstate-76 by exiting PA.Turnpike at Valley Forge.Follow 76 to exit 342 Girard Avenue.Follow directional signs to turn left or right on Girard Avenue for available parking.
From City Center
Take West River Road to Sweetbriar Road and turn left.At South Concourse Road, turn left and go one block to Girard Avenue.
●Daily Schedule
Get the most out of your visit! Check out your favorite animals and enjoy a special keeper presentation at the times listed below.
Lions at KeyBank Big Cat Falls 10:30 a.m.
Pigeon Loft for a Flight Show in KidZooU 11:00 a.m.
Giant Tortoise in Reptile and Amphibian House 11:15 a.m.
Vampire Bats in Small Mammal House 11:30 a.m.
Bears at Bear Fountain at bear Country 11:45 a.m.
Wildlife Workshop for an Animal Encounter in KidZooU 12: 30 p.m.
Hippo, giraffe or rhino at African Plains 1:30 p.m.
Animal Training Shows in KidZooU 2:00 p.m.
Giant river otters or Red Pandas at Water is Life 3:15 p.m.
Penguins at Penguin Point 3:45 p.m.
1. When is Philadelphia Zoo open?A.On Halloween. | B.On Thanksgiving Day. |
C.On Christmas Eve. | D.On New Year's Day. |
A.PA.Turnpike. | B.Girard Avenue |
C.West River road. | D.South Concourse Road. |
A.9:30 a.m. | B.11:45 a.m. |
C.12:30 p.m. | D.2:00 p.m. |
9 . The cost of traveling to and from your destination can be the most expensive part of the trip.
•Book accommodations with valuable“freebies(免费品).We love finding a place to stay that offers free breakfast.Not only does it save some cash, but it is hugely convenient!
•Be creative
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•Consider" City Passes".You may have seen them advertised all over tourism websites."City passes"will get you all sorts of free admission, transportation and discounts.
A.Don't go with the crowd |
B.Also, location is a major factor |
C.You are lucky to have free meals |
D.Combine activities when possible |
E.Research“Must-See” attraction websites |
F.You don't want to spend less time on your trip |
G.It's a convenient offer for tourists who care about their budget |
10 . San Francisco,known as “The City by the Bay",packs a lot of fun.
View of Golden Gate Bridge from Baker Beach
As one of the most famous sights in all of San Francisco,the Golden Gate Bridge is an absolute must-see. There are a few good spots to view it from,but my personal favorite is Baker Beach. This is also a particularly good spot to buy a meal from a local market,lay down a blanket and enjoy a picnic in the view of the famous bridge.
Visit the Musee Mecanique
Fisherman's Wharf(码头)is one of the most touristy areas of San Francisco and the overpriced,crowded sights can be tiring. But on Wharf 41,there's a unique attraction: the Musee Mechanique. This museum has one of the largest collections of old indoors game machines in the world,which offers great amusements. Entry is free and it's only a couple of quarters to play the games.
Eat at Spark Social Food Trucks
With such a various population,it can be difficult to decide what cuisine to enjoy for dinner. Luckily at Spark Social Food Trucks in the Mission Bay,you can try a little bit of everything!Not only is the food delicious,but the food truck has a community feel with weekly events and free desserts.
Have Tea at the Japanese Tea Garden
If you desire for some calm on the somewhat noisy streets of San Francisco,the Japanese Tea Garden is perfect. Located in Golden Gate Park,the garden looks exactly like Japan. And you can enjoy tea in the traditional tea house overlooking a lake.
1. What does the Musee Mechanique offer?A.Peace. | B.Picnic spot. |
C.Amusements. | D.Delicious foods. |
A.Wharf 41. | B.The Mission Bay. |
C.The Baker Beach. | D.Golden Gate Bridge. |
A.Its tea is from Japan. | B.It is a quiet place. |
C.It is the best tea house. | D.It was built by Japanese. |