The Xi’an City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived China’s long history. It
We accessed the wall through the South Gate. The wall is 12 meters high and from here you can see streams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall.
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Ecotourism is commonly regarded as low impact (影响) travel to undisturbed places. It is different from traditional tourism because it allows the traveler to become
Ecotourism has
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·Minimize the impact of
·Build respect for and awareness of the environment and cultural practices.
·Provide
·Make sure that the tourism provides experiences for both the visitors and the hosts.
Komodo National Park, officially recognized in 1980, is popular for ecotourism because of its unique biodiversity.
3 . With 60 miles of canals and nearly 7,000 buildings dating from the 18th century or earlier, Amsterdam is one of Europe’s best preserved cities. Here are some of our favorites.
The Concertgebouw
A free classical concert in one of the world’s greatest concert halls? Sounds too good to be true, but every Wednesday at lunchtime that’s exactly what’s on offer at the Concertgebouw. The latest series just started up again this month and will run through June. You can pick up a free ticket (one per person) on the day of the show starting at 11:30 a.m.; the concert takes place from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Rijksmuseum Gardens
Take a walk in the beautiful formal gardens of the Rijksmuseum, which are dotted with fascinating artworks. There’s a life-size chessboard, a fountain by contemporary Danish artist Jeppe Hein, and post-war climbing frames by architect Aldo van Eyck. The gardens also host sculpture exhibitions — currently there are 21 sculptures on show by the Spanish artist Joan Miró until October 11.
The Muziektheater
This important opera, dance and music venue has free weekly lunchtime concerts by top performers on Tuesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the entrance hall, from September to May. Once or twice a month, the concert is followed by a free tour of the theatre — check the website for details.
Central Library
At the Netherlands’ biggest library, the Centrale Bibliotheek, you can read the international papers for free, and while Wi-Fi isn’t completely free, you can purchase 30 minutes for little more than a dollar by using one of the ticket machines. Upstairs on the 7th floor there is a café with a balcony that boasts wonderful city views.
1. Which one would you prefer if you have a taste for artworks?A.The Concertgebouw. | B.The Muziektheater. |
C.Rijksmuseum Gardens. | D.Central Library. |
A.Enjoy classical music at Concertgebouw. |
B.Attend the free weekly lunchtime concert. |
C.Visit sculpture exhibitions of Joan Miró. |
D.Take a walk in the Rijksmuseum Gardens. |
A.Wi-Fi in it is free to use. |
B.You can get a fantastic view of the city. |
C.It is the biggest library in the world. |
D.Newspapers at home and abroad are free to read. |
4 . The Sanxingdui Museum in southwest China’s Sichuan Province enjoyed huge popularity during the three-day Qingming Festival holidays by receiving nearly 20,000 visitors on the peak day, after the new archaeological discoveries brought international attention.
According to media reports, the museum saw over 15,000 visitors on Saturday, the first day of the Qingming Festival, breaking its record for daily visitors. And on the next day, more visitors swarmed into the museum to exceed 19,800. To cope with the large flow of people, on Sunday afternoon, the official Weibo account of the Sanxingdui Museum released the message to remind visitors of avoiding rush hours or rescheduling their visiting time.
The Sanxingdui Museum showcases various kinds of precious cultural relics unearthed at the site, such as the 2.62-meter-tall standing statue, 1.38-meter-wide bronze mask, 3.95-meter-high bronze tree. Earlier on March 20, Chinese archaeologists announced some new major discoveries made during the 37th excavation (挖掘) since its last excavation 35 years ago. The ruins were first discovered in the late 1920s and first excavated in 1934.More than 500 important cultural relics have been unearthed in the six newly-found pits. Since the new discoveries were known to the public, the number of people visiting the Sanxingdui Museum has increased sharply.
The museum said although they are open as usual, the newly-found pits have not opened to the public yet and the newly-excavated cultural relics are still under restoration and cannot meet the public currently. But a hall for cultural relic conservation and restoration will be in pilot operation in April and officially open on May 18. Visitors to it can see how the relics are restored, according to Zhu Yarong, vice director of the Sanxingdui Museum.
Dating back about 3,000 years, the Sanxingdui Ruins have shed light on the ancient Shu civilization and cultural origins of the Chinese nation, and have been regarded one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the 20th century.
1. What mainly brought about a surge in tourists visiting the Sanxingdui Museum?A.Tourists’ enthusiasm. |
B.Sichuan Province’s policy. |
C.Qingming Festival holidays. |
D.New archaeological discoveries. |
A.The official Weibo account linked the museum with the public. |
B.Newly-excavated cultural relics on display attracted tourists very much. |
C.The Sanxingdui Museum reacted immediately to the large flow of tourists. |
D.Tourist numbers reached the peak on the first day of the Qingming Festival. |
A.Trial. | B.Private. | C.Official. | D.Personal. |
A.The Sanxingdui Museum gives tourists insights into Chinese history. |
B.Chinse people make full use of Qingming Festival holidays to travel. |
C.The Sanxingdui Ruins is a perfect tourist attraction over Qingming Festival. |
D.New discoveries make Sanxingdui Museum more popular during Qingming Festival. |
5 . There are many heritage sites in the world. The following are four sites in the UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Easter Island, Chile
This place is famous for its huge stone statues. The first European visitors, the Dutch, named it Easter Island in memory of their day of arrival. The small and hilly island was formed by volcanoes. Easter Island was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1995.
Dinosaur Provincial Park, Canada
The park is best known for its extensive fossil (化石) beds, within which 35 species of dinosaurs from about 100 to 65 million years ago have been identified. There are also fossilized remains of fish, reptiles, and amphibians. The area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.
Hadrian's Wall, England
This is a Roman barrier that guarded the border of Britain. Hadrian (ruled 117—138 CE) went to Britain in 122 and was the first to build a wall, 80 miles long, to separate the Romans from the barbarians. There was no intention of fighting from the wall top; the soldiers there were trained to encounter the enemy in the open. In 1987, Hadrian's Wall was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
Salonga National Park, Congo
This is the largest reserve in Congo, covering more than 14,000 square miles. The park was established in 1970. The thick forest provides habitats for various animals like parrots, elephants and monkeys. Park visitors observe the animals from motorized river boats. The park was entered into the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1984.
1. When was Easter Island listed as a UNESCO World Heritage?A.In 1979. | B.In 1984. |
C.In 1987. | D.In 1995. |
A.To defend against the Romans. | B.To honor the British soldiers. |
C.To protect the Romans from attack. | D.To keep watch on the wall top. |
A.Easter Island. | B.Dinosaur Provincial Park. |
C.Hadrian's Wall. | D.Salonga National Park. |
6 . World’s best beaches:2020 Trip Advisor award winners
No.1 Clearwater Beach It lies in America,about a forty minute drive west of Tampa.It impresses travelers with two and a half miles of sugar white sand,crystal clear water and gentle Gulf wind.The beach offers calm,shallow water,making it an ideal playground for tourists. *Bargain hotel nearby:Pier House 60 Marina Hotel,from $293 per night *Airfare:As low as $71 round trip from ORD (Chicago) to TPA (Tampa) |
No.2 Siesta Beach Just south of Sarasota,Siesta Beach on Siesta Key is known for its eight-mile stretch of sugar fine,quartz white sand.It’s also a great spot for kids to collect seashells and sand dollars. *Bargain hotel nearby:Tropical Beach Resorts,from $295 per night *Airfare:As low as $238 round trip from EWR(Newark) to SRQ (Sarasota) |
No.3 Ka’anapali Beach Among the most visited beach in West Maui,this area is a popular spot for quiet relaxation or water sports.It’s also famous for the daily cliff diving ceremony off of the beach’s northernmost cliffs known as Black Rock. *Bargain hotel nearby:Lahaina Shores Beach Resort,from $289 per night *Airfare:As low as $382 round-trip from SFO (San Francisco) to OGG (Kahului) |
No.4 South Beach People watching is a great pastime in Miami’s South Beach,which draws celebrities and models.Travelers love the wide,fine,white sand-covered beaches as well as the surrounding area,known for wild nightlife and excellent restaurants. *Bargain hotel nearby:Room Mate Lord Balfour,from $264 per night *Great airfare:As low as$107 round-trip from LGA (New York) to MIA (Miami) |
1. Siesta Beach is different from other three beaches in that .
A.tourists enjoy an exciting sport |
B.fine sugar white sand covers it |
C.many famous persons visit it |
D.children have more great fun |
A.$364. | B.$435. |
C.$579. | D.$657. |
A.Clearwater Beach. |
B.Siesta Beach. |
C.Ka’anapali Beach. |
D.South Beach. |
1. When are the speakers going to start their trip?
A.At 6:00. |
B.At 7:00. |
C.At 8:00. |
A.A sweater. | B.A coat. | C.A jacket. |
A.The woman. |
B.The man’s friends. |
C.The man’s family. |
1. When did the woman go to Disneyland?
A.A year ago. |
B.Two years ago. |
C.Three years ago. |
A.Tomorrowland. |
B.The Mountain Train. |
C.The Sleeping Beauty Castle. |
A.It was rainy. |
B.It was cloudy. |
C.It was sunny. |
A.It is boring. |
B.It is surprising. |
C.It is exciting. |
There is new destination on the world tourism map-Saudi Arabia. The desert kingdom has decided to open its door to tourists,
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