1 . Set high in the Western Ghats, Periyar National Park in Thekkady, Kerala in south India is known for its wildlife population. Periyar is one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (保护区) was declared a tiger reserve in 1978. This sanctuary offers a unique opportunity to watch and photograph wild elephants at close quarters.
Fun facts
In Thekkady, one can enjoy cruise rides on the lake as well as elephant rides. Trekking is also arranged for a visit to the ancient Mangala Devi temple located inside the reserve. Jungle walks with the help of a local guide are also fun for nature lovers. One can also go for the famous Ayurveda massages and visit tea plantations (茶园) in the area.
Shopping
An eco-shop near the entrance gate of Periyar Tiger Reserve offers souvenirs, T-shirts, postcards, wildlife books,and so on, for sale. There are no big markets in Thekkady, but one can find a few colorful stalls to buy knick-knacks (小摆设). Tourists also can find good quality spices like white and green pepper, rolls of cinnamon, and so on, there. One can also enjoy the traditional banana chips that are fried in fresh coconut oil.
Where to stay and eat
Hotels are generally fully booked during winter, as the climate is cool and pleasant there. A standard room with basic facilities would cost about Rs 600. A standard room which offers 24-hour room service and laundry facilities in mid-range hotels costs about Rs l, 200. Apart from hotels, tourists can also book lovely cottages and home-stay rooms. However, the probability of finding room service in home-stay rooms is minimal (极小的). For authentic Kerala food and various vegetarian south India breakfast items, tourists can go to various restaurants.
The best time to visit
September to March is the best time to visit Thekkady and enjoy nature. Bird watchers can spot migratory birds after the rainy season and during winter months. The Periyar National Park is open from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m.
1. What can we learn about the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary from the passage?| A．It is the largest wildlife reserve in India. |
| B．It is located in south India. |
| C．It was declared an elephant reserve in 1978. |
| D．It is famous for its wide variety of wildlife. |
| A．Watch and photograph wild elephants up close. |
| B．Enjoy cruises on the lake and ride elephants. |
| C．Walk in the jungle with a guide. |
| D．Experience the famous Ayurveda massages. |
| A．There are many big markets in Thekkady. |
| B．You can buy good quality spices in the eco-shop. |
| C．Booking a home-stay room will cost about Rs 600. |
| D．Home-stay rooms may not offer room service. |
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6 . The Disneyland parks are full of amusements, but they are also small cities that deal with deliveries, rubbish, and groups of visitors. People need to move from one place to another; they have to refuel and relax. To meet these requirements, the parks are well-equipped in reality. For example, Disneyland Park in California has a reliable transport system. In Walt Disney World in Florida, dustbins are spaced 30 feet apart, and all of them are emptied through underground tubes.
None of this happened by accident. Walt Disney first had his idea for a play land in 1937. He first imagined the park's buildings in a small size. He spent years collecting ideas by visiting other places. He studied Beverly Park in Los Angeles, including rebuilt historic villages. He visited Colonial Williamsburg, where employees dressed up and walked around. Then he organized a team of engineers and designers to plan and build a small world he called Disneyland. Walt Disney had blueprints (蓝图) drawn up, and tried to get the permission to break ground (破土动工).
In 1953, he bought some land in Anaheim. Some designers thought it was too far, but Disney went ahead. It was like building a new city Pipes had to be fixed. Railway track had to be laid around. Disney chose the hub-and-spoke (轴辐式) street pattern that many cities have. “I want Disneyland to be a place where you can't get lost,” he said, Designers and architects also diagrammed (图解) the rides and made models, while artists painted the background.
Finally in July 1955, the visitors came. If they picked up maps, they could see the results of years’ planning: the shops and restaurants, the square, and the streets. The magic city had finally jumped off the drawing board and come into real life.
1. What does the author want to show about Disneyland parks in the first paragraph?| A．The convenient environment. | B．The amusing tourist attractions. |
| C．The differences between the parks. | D．The visitors' common requirements. |
| A．To choose a place for construction. |
| B．To advertise his Disneyland Park. |
| C．To experience American culture. |
| D．To get inspiration for his park. |
| A．Confident but selfish. | B．Stubborn but kind-hearted. |
| C．Considerate and determined. | D．Careful and hard-working. |
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8 . Planning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.
AVOID BIG EVENTS
Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost £169.15 at Booking.com. A week later, the same room cost £118.15. If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid — or you're looking for a big event to pass your time — check out sites such as Whatsonwhen.com, which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.
STAYAWAY FROM THE STATION
If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday. Don't be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge's Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was £95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was £75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just £62.95.
GET ON A BIKE
London's 'Boris bikes' have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programs that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs. Among the smaller cities with their own programs are Newcastle (casual members pay around £1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or £5 per day).
1. Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can ________.| A．help travellers pass time |
| B．attract lots of travellers to the UK |
| C．allow travellers to make flexible plans |
| D．cause travellers to pay more for accommodation |
| A．a hotel away from the train station |
| B．the tube line to Covent Garden |
| C．an ideal holiday destination |
| D．the name of a travel agency |
| A．half an hour |
| B．one hour |
| C．one hour and a half |
| D．two hours |
| A．to tell visitors how to book in advance |
| B．to supply visitors with hotel information |
| C．to show visitors the scenery of the UK |
| D．to offer visitors some money-saving tips |
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