1 . This is not a problem in Munich even if it is already the afternoon. The last light of the day can always be enjoyed. Here are four hiking tours for late risers and after-work athletes. Let’s get out into nature quickly.
The Sundown Tour
With a bit of luck, after 5 p. m. you will have the whole view to yourself. Lake Walchensee lies below, opposite is the Herzogstand mountain, with the red sun setting below it. If you are walking down the mountain in the dark, however, you should always have headlamps with you, otherwise it will become too dangerous.
The Quick Tour
Sometimes the god stuff is so much closer than you think, on the Neureuth mountain, for example. The tour from the railway station in Tegermsee up to the mountain is comparably short and therefore suitable for all walkers who just want to stretch their legs after work has finished.
The Railway Tour
The greatest advantage of the Laber for late-in-the-day leisure walkers lies, however, in the mountain railway: its last trip down the mountain doesn’t leave until between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. So you do not need to worry whether you still have enough time for the relaxing return journey.
The Cycling Tour
Who says that people who like to take exercise later on in the day always have to walk? Even many Munich residents forget that, in addition to the river Isar, there is a river in the city which is just as beautiful. If you want to explore the river and the associated Wurmtal valley, rent a bike and follow the shore from Pasing over Grafelfing and Gauting as far as Starnberg.
1. Which tour best suits a tourist who prefers doing light exercise?| A．The Sundown Tour. | B．The Quick Tour. |
| C．The Railway Tour. | D．The Cycling Tour. |
| A．A headlamp. | B．A guide. | C．A mountain bike. | D．A railway ticket. |
| A．Providing safety experience. | B．Demanding a low budget. |
| C．Covering rivers and valleys. | D．Suiting after-work tourists. |
2 . Most of London’s national museums are completely free of charge. So without cost to worry about, these are the must see museums for art lovers on their first trip to London.
National Portrait Gallery
PHONE +44 20 7306 0055
Where else but the National Portrait Gallery can you find ail paintings of the Bronte sisters and William Shakespeare alongside black and white photographs of the Spice Girls and a mixed media portrait of J. K. Rowling? Featuring a collection of famous British people from the Tudor period to the present day, the National Portrait Gallery is a must for those who like British culture.
Science Museum
PHONE+44 33 3241 4400
Ideal for left-brainers (左脑思维者), London’s Science Museum celebrates scientific, technological, and mathematical achievements, but that makes it sound so serious. With interactive exhibits, flight simulators (模拟器), an IMAX theater, and even a milkshake (奶昔) bar, a trip to the Science Museum is far from the boring science lesson from back in the day.
Churchill War Rooms
PHONE+44 20 7416 5000
The Imperial War Museum is a collection of five museums and sites. One of the collection’s most fascinating inclusions is the Churchill War Rooms. Walking through the underground labyrinth (迷宫) of war rooms is literally walking in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and his war cabinet during WWII.
Natural History Museum
PHONE+44 20 7942 5000
Once the home to African elephant specimens and surprising casts of a Triceratops (三角恐龙) and Diplodocus, the museum’s main hall now floats the real skeleton of a blue whale high above visitors’ heads. Though no longer in the entry hall, you can still find dinosaurs here, such as the first fossil ever found from a T. Rex (霸王龙).
1. Which number should be dialed if you’re interested in mathematical achievements?| A．44 20 7306 0055. | B．4433 3241 4400. | C．44 20 7416 5000. | D．44 20 7942 5000. |
| A．National Portrait Gallery. | B．Science Museum |
| C．Churchill War Rooms. | D．Natural History Museum |
| A．View the arts of the Tudor period. | B．Enjoy a film in an IMAX theater. |
| C．Learn about the war history of Britain. | D．Watch African elephant specimens. |
3 . Mother Nature is a cruel mistress. Why? Read on to find the answer.
Venice
This iconic city is sinking rapidly. The canals that make up the streets of Venice rise 2mm every year, making relics of history go under the surface of water and destroying architecture. Experts warn that without intervention (干预) , this city will disappear back into the water at an even faster rate, consumed by rising sea level from melting polar ice caps.
Machu Picchu
These iconic ruins have drawn adventurous tourists into the mountains of South America. The forces of natural erosion (侵蚀) have been accelerated by tourism and this landmark faces severe influence from increasing foot traffic. The Peruviar government recently suggested a cable car that would cut out the intense hike up to the ruins, making the site instantly accessible to millions, but the future of Machu Picchu remains uncertain.
Glacier National Park
Perhaps you’ve heard that the ice caps are melting. But nowhere is more apparent in the United States than in Glacier National Park. Estimates indicate that the glaciers that are part of the beauty of this national landmark will disappear entirely in the next two decades.
The Great Barrier Reef
Hidden from view beneath the waves, the Great Barrier Reef has been rapidly dying off. Nearly fifty percent of coral which once occupied a large area is gone, destroyed by pollution and disease.
1. What can we learn about Machu Picchu?| A．It’s famous for cable cars. | B．It will soon turn away all visitors. |
| C．It bears a heavy burden of tourism. | D．It’s well preserved by the locals. |
| A．The Great Barrier Reef. | B．Machu Picchu. |
| C．Glacier National Park. | D．Venice. |
| A．They all have a long history. | B．They’re all threatened by climate. |
| C．They’re all in danger of disappearing. | D．They’re all well-known for natural scenery. |
