1 . 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 Bicycle
To 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 Time
From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
From 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Price
Entry to the Park is free. But if you visit some parts like Central Park Zoo, you need to buy a ticket.
Transport
Subway: Line 5, 6, 7, A, B, C and D．
Bus: Line M1, M2, M3, M4 and M10.
Nearby places
Metropolitan 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. |
2 . Attractions for Kids with Dinosaur Fever
While there are plenty of movies and books that can teach your little one all about dinosaurs, the following children’s attractions will allow them to come face-to-face with their favorite dinosaurs and learn in an interactive, fun environment.
1. Dinosaurs Alive at Cedar Point
Sandusky, OH
See the “age of dinosaurs” come to life with interactive exhibits based on real fossil evidence. At the Dinosaurs Alive section of Cedar Point park, visitors can walk among more than 50 life-sized dinosaurs which move and roar. See these gigantic lizards (蜥蜴) up close and learn more about the most fearsome period of the earth’s history.
2. The Chicago Children’s Museum
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Children’s Museum is filled with plenty of activities for kids of all ages, but one of the coolest has to be the Dinosaur Exhibition. At this exhibit, children can spend time digging for dinosaur bones at an excavation (挖掘) site, looking at dinosaur fossils, and learning what life is like for real archaeologists (考古学家).
3. Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh, PA
In addition to plenty of exhibits about wildlife, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History has one of the finest dinosaur fossil collections in the world. Visitors can see experts work with real dinosaur fossils in the PaleoLab. Make sure to snap a photo in front of Dippy, the scarf-loving dinosaur guarding the front of the museum!
4. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
From the dinosaurs exploding out of the side of the building to the fossils within, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is filled with fun things to do. Kids can touch a real T-rex bone and see reconstructed dinosaur skeletons up close.
1. Who are the attractions mainly intended for?| A．Children. | B．Parents. | C．Archaeologists. | D．Volunteers. |
| A．Dinosaurs Alive at Cedar Point. | B．The Chicago Children’s Museum. |
| C．Carnegie Museum of Natural History. | D．The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. |
| A．Touch a real T- rex bone. | B．Take a photo in front of Dippy. |
| C．See reconstructed dinosaur skeletons. | D．See experts work with fake dinosaur fossils. |
3 . Shanghai Tour Bus Center
Besides Shanghai’s own attractions, tourist attractions around the city are well worth a visit. Shanghai Tour Bus Center has several branches (分部) in different parts of the city. It offers over 170 itineraries (行程) to more than 270 attractions in the city and neighboring provinces.
Here below are some places Shanghai tour buses visit:
*Zhouzhuang Town
Fee: CNY 150 for a return air-conditioned bus fare and admission to the attraction.
*Xitang Town
Fee: CNY 150 for a return bus fare and admission to the attraction; CNY 75 for a roundtrip bus fare only.
* West Lake
Inclusions: a one-way bullet train trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou, a bus trip from Hangzhou Railway Station to the attraction site, a bus trip from the attraction site to Hangzhou Railway Station, the local guide service, and admission to the attraction.
Fee: CNY 330
*Two Days of Yellow Mountain
A round-trip bus trip to the foot of Yellow Mountain, a hotel room for one night on Yellow Mountain, and the tour guide service.
Fee:
| Standard Hotel Room Stay | VIP Hotel Room Stay | |
| Fridays | CNY 358 | CNY 668 |
| Saturdays | CNY 418 | CNY 768 |
| Sundays to the following Thursdays | CNY 318 | CNY 568 |
Note:
General Station of Shanghai Tour Bus Center
Address: BI, No. 2409. South Zhongshan 2nd Road
Tel: 021-24095555
South Railway Station Branch
Address: South Long Distance Bus Station, No. 666, Shilong Road, Xuhui District
Tel: 021-54363617
Hongkou Branch
Address: No.5 Gate, Hongkou Football Stadium, No. 444, East Jiangwan Road, Hongkou District
Tel: 021-56963248 Yangpu Branch
Address: Yangpu Sports Center, No. 640, Longchang Road, Yangpu District
Tel: 021-65803210
1. How much is a ticket for a standard Yellow Mountain trip starting on Tuesday?| A．CNY318. | B．CNY 358. | C．CNY 418. | D．CNY 568. |
| A．The local guide service. | B．The entrance ticket for the town. |
| C．A one-way bullet train fare. | D．A bus fare from Xitang to Hangzhou Railway Station. |
| A．Hongkou Branch. | B．General Station of Shanghai Tour Bus Center. |
| C．Yangpu Branch. | D．South Railway Station Branch. |
4 . Tours in Guizhou Province
Huangguoshu Waterfall Tour
Running: May lst through November 10th
This tour transports you to one of Guizhou Province’s most fantastic attractions, the largest waterfall in China! Here you can enjoy the magnificent waterfall and large cave landscape. Then we will take you to have a free taste of local food.
Departing from Guiyang: 7:30 am and 8:30 am
Duration(持续时间) : 7 hours
Price: 250 yuan
One-Thousand-Household Miao Village of Xijiang Tour
Running: April 6th through October 23rd
This attractive tour takes you to the most special Miao village scenes of Guizhou. Enjoy the unique multistorey turret( 角楼) as you go through the traditional wooden houses town. Elegant Miao clothes are provided for you to take beautiful photos, and you can participate in their festivities if you are lucky enough.
Departing from Guiyang: 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Duration: 1.5 days
Advance reservations required.
Qianling Mountain Park Tour
Running: March lst through December 30th
This tour goes through the whole mountain on its way to Hongfu Temple which is quite famous in the southern part of China. Here you can enjoy the history of the famous temple and the delicious vegetarian food (素食) offered.
Departing from the hotel: 8:00 am and 9:00 am.
Duration: 3 hours
Price : 40 yuan
Site of the Zunyi Conference Tour
Running: January 10th through December 31st
Join us for a history tour of China through the historical district. Enjoy the special design and construction of the site as you get into the historical spirit of the conference.
Departing from Guiyang: 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: Available upon request
1. Which tour do you need to book in advance?| A．Huangguoshu Waterfall Tour. |
| B．Qianling Mountain Park Tour. |
| C．Site of the Zunyi Conference Tour. |
| D．One-Thousand-Household Miao Village of Xijiang Tour. |
| A．Learn about Chinese history. |
| B．Enjoy the beautiful site. |
| C．Attend the important meeting. |
| D．Join in the special designing activity. |
| A．Science magazine. | B．A travel journal. |
| C．A teacher’s handbook. | D．A personal diary. |
5 . Do you want to relax? Here are several beautiful beaches we choose for you.
North Beach, Florida
Warm, clear water, white sand, and nature activities helped this beach rise to the top of our list. North Beach, near St. Petersburg, has a large lagoon (泻湖) that doesn’t get above 3 feet deep. It’s like a natural pool for kids.
Spend the night in the Loews Don CeSar where families can keep busy with movies and toys, books, and DVDs to borrow. There’s a drop-off kids’ club for 4- to 12-year-olds.
Coligny Beach, South Carolina
Coligny stood out for its calm water. And the beach’s hard-packed sand is perfect for kids to build castles or ride. You can rent bikes from a nearby Shore Beach Service stand.
Spend the night in Beach House, which organizes free pool and beachside games. All rooms have a small fridge.
Coronado Central Beach, San Diego
This 2-mile stretch of beach has everything families could want: perfect weather, white sand, and warm, gentle water. But no smoking is allowed on this beach.
Spend the night in the Victorian-style Hotel del Coronado, which offers a kids’ program for 4- to 12-year-olds.
Coquina Beach, Florida
This beach is famous for colorful seashells (贝壳). Every morning, there’s a row of shells on the shoreline for kids to pick up. Another activity: kayaking (皮划艇). You can rent one on the beach.
Spend the night in the Tradewinds Resort. A great money saver: each room has a full kitchen.
1. Which beach is fit for biking?| A．Coligny Beach. | B．North Beach. |
| C．Coquina Beach. | D．Coronado Central Beach. |
| A．Beach House. | B．The Loews Don CeSar. |
| C．The Tradewinds Resort. | D．The Victorian-style Hotel del Coronado. |
| A．They are kid-friendly. | B．They are world-famous. |
| C．There are colorful seashells. | D．There are free swimming pools. |
China is generally a safe country to travel to, as long as you know
China
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1. What does the man think of visiting art galleries?
| A．Dull. | B．Time-consuming. | C．Meaningful. |
| A．Seoul. | B．Paris. | C．Washington. |
| A．22 years old. | B．26 years old. | C．28 years old. |
| A．The National Gallery of Art. | B．Musee d'Orsay. | C．Centre Pompidou. |
8 . Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area
The "World Wonder" and "Fairy Land on Earth" are names enjoyed by the Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, which is famous for its colorful lakes, snow-capped mountains and valleys. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992.
Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area includes the Huanglong Valley, Mounigou Valley and so on. The major scenery is concentrated in the 3.6-kilometer long Huanglong Valley that includes snow-clad mountains and the easternmost glaciers in China. The Mounigou Valley includes Erdao Lake and Zhaga Waterfall which is the biggest calcified waterfall in China.
Attention
The average temperature is around 7°C all the year round. It is misty in the morning and evening and rainy from May to August.
How to get there
Chengdu to Huanglong
Take a bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station to Songpan county, and the buses depart at 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 and 13:00. The bus fare is 109 yuan. After arrival. take a bus to Huanglong at 6:00, 7:00 or 14:00, and the bus fare is 25-29 yuan.
Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong
Visitors can hire a private car and the fare is around 400 yuan for a round trip.
Other information
Entrance Fee: 80—190 yuan
Huanglong Cable Car Ticket: 40—80 yuan
Opening Hours: 8:00—18:00
Recommended Time for a Visit: 1 day
1. What should visitors bring to have fun in Huanglong?| A．Enough water. | B．Delicious food. | C．Warm clothes. | D．Big shoes. |
| A．By plane. | B．By car. | C．By train. | D．On foot. |
| A．To compare different areas. | B．To make suggestions about trips. |
| C．To show a kind of local culture. | D．To introduce a tourist attraction. |
9 . Boston Travel Guide
Boston is home to America's first large free public library, first subway system, first public school and first pubic park. A well-rounded trip to Boston mixes the classic with the modern. Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit here.
Best Things to Do
Boston's nearly four-century-long history is displayed by the city's must-see sights. Start your tour on the Freedom Trail, which will lead you to landmarks like the Paul Revere House and Boston Common, a central public park. Or, discover Boston's artistic side at the Museum of Fine Arts and its fashion sense along Newbury Street. If you're a fan of baseball, you can't miss catching a game at Fenway Park, home to the beloved Boston Red Sox.
Best Months to Visit
The best time to visit Boston is from June to October. Mild tall weather makes touring around on foot n Joy. And even though summer brings in a crowd of tourists and expensive hotel rates, the sidewalk cafes, baseball games and outdoor concerts make it worth a trip. Winter is cold. But the benefit is that you might save a great deal on a hotel in winter. If winter is too cold for you and summer and autumn's hotel rates fall outside your budget, try visiting at the start of the spring season.
Culture
Boston takes pride In Its Intellectual（智力的）and academic roots. Around 100 colleges and universities call the Greater Boston area home, including some of the country's most famous. Today, this impressive collection of schools also keeps the area young and forward-thinking, as Boston has one of the largest student populations in the country.
1. Where can visitors watch a baseball game?| A．At Paul Revere House. | B．In Boston Common. | C．On Newbury Street. | D．At Fenway Park. |
| A．More visitors. | B．Lower hotel costs. | C．Fun winter activities. | D．Wonderful outside concerts. |
| A．Its collecting experts in many fields. | B．Its offering exciting activities to visitors. |
| C．Its holding numerous newly built colleges. | D．Its having a large number of young students. |
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