A.Paris. | B.Rome. | C.Vienna. |
2 . Central Park
Explore Central Park, one of the largest city parks in the world and one of the most famous symbols of New York. Let’s have a look at its main sights.
Central Park is New York’s largest city park and one of the biggest in the world, with an area of 843 acres (about 3.4km2). This park is home to man-made lakes, waterfalls, grass and wooded areas. You will also find the Central Park Zoo, among other attractions in this greenspace of New York.
Besides being the city’s primary green lungs, Central Park is also a favorite spot for many New Yorkers. It is perfect for sunbathing, going for walks, or doing any outdoor sports. Something that we found curious is seeing so many people running with their babies in prams (婴儿车).
On Foot or by BicycleTo get to know some of the wildest parts of Central Park we suggest walking. However, to get a general feel for the whole park, the best thing to do is hire a bicycle and enjoy the scenery.
If you decide to hire a bike, you will find lots of bike rental stores around Central Park that are not very expensive.
Open TimeFrom 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
From 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays.
PriceEntry to the Park is free. But if you visit some parts like Central Park Zoo, you need to buy a ticket.
TransportSubway: Line 5, 6, 7, A, B, C and D.
Bus: Line M1, M2, M3, M4 and M10.
Nearby placesMetropolitan Museum of Art (447 m)
Guggenheim Museum (564 m)
American Museum of Natural History (688 m)
Whitney Museum of American Art (1 km)
The Frick Collection (1.3 km)
1. What can we learn about the Central Park from the text?A.It is home to lakes and waterfalls. |
B.It is perfect for doing outdoor sports. |
C.It is the largest city park in the world. |
D.It is the most famous symbol of New York. |
A.Hiring a bicycle. | B.Entrance to Central Park. |
C.Visiting Central Park Zoo. | D.Going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
A.In a science report. | B.In a geography book. |
C.In a fashion magazine. | D.In a travel guide. |
Going to Antarctica, one of the remotest destinations on the planet, is not an easy (or affordable) endeavor. Perhaps the difficulty is part of the attraction—the seventh continent remains at the top of many travelers’ wish lists. The striking white desert, with its dramatic, snowy peaks and vibrant turquoise water, as well as its exotic wildlife, including emperor penguins and Weddell seals, can truly offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Hawaii
Hawaii is underrated. To be sure, it is a gorgeous place with breathtaking sunrise and sunset, and every beach is seemingly prettier than the next, but its beauty goes much deeper than its preternatural appearance. Extraordinary beaches—some even boast green and black sand (Papakōlea Beach and Punalu’u Beach, respectively)—have their expected appeal, but visitors who take time to venture out away from the coast quickly discover Hawaii’s charms are everywhere.
Canada
Skiing, surfing, hiking and the Northern Lights, eclectic cuisine, world-class shopping, diverse and rich cultures—this is Canada. The 13 provinces and territories make up the world’s second-largest country by the total area. It has something wonderful for every type of traveler. Nature lovers take solace in mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and the Atlantic or Pacific coastlines while sophisticated eaters nosh at Michelin-starred restaurants and hole-in-the-wall restaurants alike.
Singapore
Travelers don’t want to spend any more time in an airport than they have to. But Singapore Changi Airport is not an ordinary airport. While the rest of the world was staying at home, Singaporean locals had paid to hang out at Changi Airport, whether it was co-working in one of the lounges or camping alongside the world’s highest indoor waterfall, which opened in 2019.
1. Which place would you like to choose if you are an animal lover?A.Hawaii. | B.Antarctica. | C.Singapore. | D.Canada. |
A.It can almost satisfy all kinds of travelers. |
B.It attracts many locals. |
C.It has some extraordinary beaches. |
D.It is the second most beautiful place in the world. |
A.They can decorate the lounges together. |
B.They can enjoy world-class shopping. |
C.They can appreciate the world’s highest indoor waterfall. |
D.They can experience Michelin-starred restaurants. |
4 . My husband, our children and I have had wonderful camping experiences over the past ten years.
Some of our
Another time, we rented a boat in Vallecito Lake. The sky was clear when we
Now, every year when my husband pulls our camper out of the garage, we are filled with a sense of
A.ideas | B.jokes | C.memories | D.discoveries |
A.camped | B.drove | C.walked | D.cycled |
A.annoyed | B.surprised | C.disappointed | D.worried |
A.unhurt | B.unfortunate | C.uncomfortable | D.unafraid |
A.due to | B.instead of | C.apart from | D.as for |
A.worked | B.happened | C.mattered | D.changed |
A.signed up | B.calmed down | C.checked out | D.headed off |
A.arranged | B.interrupted | C.completed | D.recorded |
A.wind | B.noise | C.temperature | D.speed |
A.find | B.hide | C.start | D.fix |
A.luck | B.answer | C.wonder | D.signal |
A.patiently | B.tirelessly | C.doubtfully | D.helplessly |
A.sorry | B.brave | C.safe | D.right |
A.relief | B.duty | C.pride | D.excitement |
A.failure | B.adventure | C.performance | D.conflict |
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I took a trip to China a few months before. It was a wonderful experience where is beyond description. We spent three weeks visit Beijing, Shanghai and several other tourist attraction. The closer we approached the center of China, the much I liked it. Then we went to Hong Kong last week, which I think is different with Beijing. It is noisiest place I have ever seen. And another thing that give me a deep impression was the people in China—they were so much friendly. Anyway, the trip itself was interested. I can't wait to flying to China again.
6 . These are four famous tourist attractions around the world.
The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City in Beijing, China, was completed in 1420 during the early Ming Dynasty. It is the largest ancient palatial (宫殿似的) building in the world and it’s open to tourists to allow them to have a look at ancient Chinese architecture.
Niagara Falls State Park
When you arrive at Niagara Falls State Park, you’ll explore the Cave of the Winds to have an up-close look at the falls. The Cave of the Winds is a self-guided tour, which means you can spend as much time as you would like. There is no need to make a reservation (预订).The Cave of the Winds closes during winter, so make sure it’s open before visiting.
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid is a statue in Copenhagen, Denmark. It sits on a roc kin the harbor. It was inspired by a performance of a ballet based on the fairytale The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. It was presented to the public on 23 August, 1913. And there are many tourists taking photos with the Little Mermaid every year.
The Taj Mahal
As one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of India. It is considered as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a mix of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles.
1. What should you do before visiting the Cave of the Winds?A.Book in advance. | B.Find a tour guide. |
C.Learn about its history. | D.Check the opening time. |
A.Listen to a fairy tale. | B.Attend a performance. |
C.Take a picture with the statue. | D.Meet Hans Christian Andersen |
A.The Cave of the Winds. | B.The Taj Mahal |
C.Niagara Falls State Park. | D.The Little Mermaid. |
7 . The Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark.It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947.Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year.
Guided ToursTour 1 is recommended for first time visitors.It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the Dream.
Tour 2 gives visitors a closer look at the main house's upper floors, Mr Hearst' s private suite, the libraries,and the kitchen.
Tour 3 looks at the Castle's North Wing,guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte.
Tour 4 includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guest house,the wine basement,and the Hidden Terrace.
The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearst 's own visitors might have.
Ticket PricesHearst Castle accepts VISA,Master Card,American Express and Discover.Free day use parking is available for automobiles,motorcycles,tour buses and recreational(休闲的)vehicles.
*Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.Reservation(预订)Information
While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations can be made online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445,see below for time.
Reservation Call Center HoursDates Monday-Friday Saturday-Sunday
March-September 8 am-6 pm 8 am-6 pm
October-February 9 am-5 pm 9 am-3 pm
Visit www.hearstcastle.org for more information.
1. If you are quite interested in wine,which tour will you choose?A.Tour 1. |
B.Tour 2. |
C.Tour 3. |
D.Tour 4. |
A.36. |
B.48. |
C.60. |
D.75. |
A.At 8 am on Monday in February. |
B.At 6 pm on Saturday in October. |
C.At 7 pm on Friday in September. |
D.At 9 am on Sunday in March. |
8 . Choose Your One-Day Tours!
Tour A-Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge-£37 until 26 March and£39 thereafter.
Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum. Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.
Tour B-Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s house-£32 until 12 March and£36 thereafter.
Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)” from St Mary’s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.
Tour C-Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace-£34 until 11 March and£37 thereafter.
Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Ⅷ’s favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle (entrance fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!
Tour D-Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great-£33until 18 March and£37 thereafter.
Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.
1. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A.Windsor Castle & Hampton Court | B.Cambridge. |
C.Bath &Stonehenge. | D.Oxford & Stratford. |
A.It is the oldest palace in Britain. | B.It used to be a well-known maze. |
C.It used to be the home of royal families. | D.It is a world-famous castle. |
1. Where does the conversation take place?
A.On top of a mountain. | B.In a parking lot. | C.At a ticket booth. |
A.About 20 minutes’ walk. | B.About 40 minutes’ walk. | C.About 3 hours’ walk. |
A.Orange. | B.Blue. | C.Green. |
10 . Here’s an imaginary question for you:would you rather leave your home country and never be allowed to return,or never leave your home country ever again?
It’s a difficult one!Let’s consider the beauty of being at home and the thrill of travelling. I left my home country,Germany,when I was seven to move to England with my family. Now at the age of 21,I’ve left my second home country,England,to work as an English language assistant in Switzerland.
●New friends
I don’t know about you,but I love getting to know new people. Moving abroad is the perfect opportunity to extend your friendship circle and make it global.
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You may learn a language in the classroom environment and learn it well,but nothing compares to fully burying yourself into a foreign language,participating in real-life conversations and picking up authentic slang and sayings from the locals.
●Food,glorious food!
The world has so much to offer when it comes to food,so make the most of this new cultural experience and let your stomach guide you. Why not try something completely new?Tingle those taste buds.
A.The opportunity to master a new language. |
B.The advantage of mastering a new language. |
C.Is it always an exciting experience moving abroad? |
D.Even better still,let the locals teach you how to make it. |
E.You also fully experience the culture tied to the language. |
F.These new friends will show you the most fun things to do in your new home. |
G.What are the benefits of leaving the home country for a new adventure abroad? |