1 . Hershey’s Chocolate World Tours
The centre of the Hershey’s Chocolate universe, the 2-story redbrick Hershey’s Chocolate World delves (钻研) into the company’s history and production
process. Located in aptly named Hershey, Pennsylvania, the venue offers free tours that reveal the how-it-happens details of their luscious products — and, naturally, offers chocolate tastings.
Things to Know Before You Go
●Hershey’s Chocolate World is ideal for chocoholics of all ages.
●Strollers are allowed inside the building but must be parked in a designated area to ride the rides. Strollers are available for rent on-site.
●Free WiFi is available throughout Hershey’s Chocolate World.
●Hershey’s Chocolate Tour, Chocolate Tasting Experience, and 4-D Chocolate Mystery are accessible to wheelchairs.
How to Get There
Hershey’s Chocolate World is located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, about 18 miles (29 kilometres) from Harrisburg and 96 miles (155 kilometres) from Philadelphia. It’s free to park at Hershey’s Chocolate World for up to one hour. Shuttles run to Chocolate World from all of the Hershey park resorts.
When to Get There
Chocolate World is open from 9 am daily;closing times vary by season, and it is closed on Christmas Day. Saturdays are the busiest day to visit Chocolate World and nearby Hershey park; visit on a weekday if you want to avoid crowds. The trolley dons seasonal themes for Halloween and the holiday season with special hours to visit popular downtown light displays in winter.
DIY Candy Bar
One of the most popular activities at Hershey’s Chocolate World is the Create a Candy Bar zone. After purchasing a ticket, you can choose your own ingredients and wrapper to make a custom candy bar to take home.
1. What attracts visitors most in Chocolate World?| A．Learning its production process. |
| B．Watching 4-D Chocolate Mystery. |
| C．Visiting downtown light displays. |
| D．Making candy bars with your own hands. |
| A．strollers can be allowed anywhere |
| B．visitors can taste chocolate for free |
| C．tourists must pay to take the tour |
| D．kids must be restricted in a designated area |
| A．Hershey’s Chocolate Tours have barrier-free facilities. |
| B．Parking is not allowed in Chocolate World. |
| C．Chocolate World is open all the year round. |
| D．Chocolate World closes at the same time daily. |
1. 感谢George推荐该书；
2. 请他为你提出合适的旅行建议。
注意：1.词数 100 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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3 . Are you looking for a place to spend a holiday? Here are two great beaches for you to consider.
Yasawa Island Beach, Fiji
The Yasawa Islands are popular for unspoiled(未经破坏的) beaches and clear bluegreen waters. Many mountains stand nearby as well. They offer people a muchneeded break from their busy lives.With natural beauty and a lot of sunshine, the islands have become a perfect place to relax. Popular with backpackers, the South Pacific islands also offer many activities such as sailing, visiting local villages and enjoying an evening on the beach with campfires and barbecues. In particular, the Yasawa Island Beach is an affordable relaxing place for tourists.
Eagle Beach, Aruba
Even if you are not one of many American students taking a break from the stresses of college life, you have probably heard people talk about the island—how it offers wild adventures and relaxing activities. No one can say “no” to its Caribbean charm(魅力). In particular, if you have been to Eagle Beach, you will never regret the trip to Aruba.Like an eagle that spreads its wings widely, the beach is known for its long coastline.The Eagle Beach is also known for its soft white sands and clear waters. However, what you can see is not just a wide view of sand and sea. If you’re lucky, you can observe sea turtle hatchlings(幼崽) as they make their way to the ocean.
1. What are the Yasawa Islands popular for?| A．Beaches and waters. | B．Campfires and barbecues. |
| C．Warm weather all the year round. | D．Different kinds of exciting activities. |
| A．People often talk about the island. | B．The island’s charm is widely known. |
| C．American students often go to the island. | D．The wild adventures are attractive to the locals. |
| A．people to hold parties | B．sea turtles to lay eggs |
| C．birds to look for food | D．eagles to have a rest |
(1)西湖是杭州的标志性景点。西湖历史悠久，风景秀丽。
(2)西湖有古老的传说《白蛇传》等，近几年来游览西湖的游客数量猛增，旅游收入大大增加。
注意：
(1)词数80左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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5 . Australia has become one of the most attractive countries for tourism in the world and the reasons are simple: For a long time traditional tourist destinations such as Europe, the USA, England, and many others, used to attract tourists for their history, architecture, shopping, beauty, beaches and development. Meanwhile Australia was considered too far and expensive to go, except for Asian residents. With the world changing significantly, few places are left untouched today.
Travelling in Australia is easy, safe, and Australia is full of fantastic places to visit. As a developed country, Australia offers what is necessary for any travellers. If you just want to visit cities and go shopping, you will have cities with the best quality of life in the world. If you want to go for sports and have plenty of fun, you will have a ball over here. The adventures, the comfort, the fun, are just waiting for you. If you have a very limited time, we suggest you have a look at our page where we present some suggestions for what can be done in just a few days’ trip.
Three months wouldn’t be enough to know Australia very well. The country is so big that even today there are lands never foot-stepped yet. Of course most can’t see the whole country at once. The best way to do it is to make a plan for cities, landscapes, national parks, small towns and cultural places. Otherwise you may spend hours and hours on a road without any attractions instead of doing the same trajectory (轨迹) by plane saving time and money.
As is said above, travelling in Australia is very easy, and you don’t need to worry too much about reservations except in the holiday periods and during some school breaks when you may find fewer options, or if you are going to do some parts by plane. Accommodation of all levels and prices is also plentiful, and depends on the place you go.
1. What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage?| A．To show travelling in Australia is easy and safe. |
| B．To show Australia is the best country. |
| C．To share his travelling experience. |
| D．To introduce the tourism of Australia. |
| A．because they take an interest in the wonderful architecture |
| B．because they perhaps like adventure and excitement |
| C．because they are longing for the history of the land |
| D．because they want to follow the latest development |
| A．the country is convenient for you in many ways |
| B．the country can offer you kinds of high-quality goods |
| C．you will fall in love with different sports at once |
| D．you will have enough time to visit the fantastic places |
| A．Big cities attract most of the tourists. |
| B．A good plan is beneficial to your trip. |
| C．Making a plan will cost you much time. |
| D．You’d better have a self-driving trip. |
The Leaning Tower of Pisa no longer leans quite so much after a ￡20 million project to save it was hailed a complete success yesterday. The tower, which was on the verge of collapse, has been straightened by 18 inches returning it to its 1838 position.
The tower, which has been leaning almost since building work first began in 1173, was closed to the public in 1990 because of safety fears. The 183-foot tower was nearly 15 feet off vertical(垂直线) and its structure was found to have been weakened by centuries of strain.
The last attempt at straightening the tower was carried out under orders from Benito Mussolini, who wanted it to be perfectly vertical.
Concrete was poured into the foundations, but the result was that the tower sank further into the soil.
The straightening work involved the extraction of around 70 tons of earth from the northern side of the tower, causing it to sink on that side. Before the digging started, the tower was anchored with steel cables and 600 tons of lead weights.
However, halfway through the project, concerns at the ugliness of the weights led to their removal and the tower lurched (倾斜) dramatically. “In one night, the tower moved more than it had averaged in an entire year,” said Prof. Borland. The weights were hastily reattached.
The tower’s stonework has also been restored and tourists can clearly see the difference between its levels of limestone and marble.
“If we had not stepped in, the tower would have collapsed between 2030 and 2040,” said Salvatore Settees, the president of the rescue committee. “This is crucial for the tower’s stability and it was a totally Italian success.”
The Italian government stepped in after a tower collapsed in Pavia in 1989, killing four people.
1. Why was the tower closed to the public in 1990?| A．It was destroyed. | B．It was moved. |
| C．It was in danger and also dangerous. | D．Every tower in Italy was closed then. |
| A．Removal of concerns. | B．Removal of the tower. |
| C．Removal of ugliness. | D．Removal of lead pieces. |
| A．South. | B．West. | C．North. | D．East. |
| A．A 20 million project straightened the tower vertical. |
| B．The tower has been straightened where it was in 1838. |
| C．Concrete poured into the foundations worked in the straightening work. |
| D．The tower may collapse between 2030 and 2040. |
7 . Here are several great castles in Bavaria of Germany.
Veste Coburg
The Veste Coburg in Oberfranken is one of the most awesome (令人敬畏的) castles in Bavaria. It was built in the 11th century. Martin Luther actually lived here in the 1530s for six months. You will also find samples of great Bavarian woodwork here.
Burg zu Burghausen
The largest castle in Europe is right in Bavaria—Burg zu Burghausen. Built in the 13th century, the castle is over 3,300 feet long. A visit here will take you back to medieval (中世纪的) times and every castle hunter likes it.
Residenz in Munich
Munich has one of the finest German castles to be found in Bavaria. The Residenz, as it is known, was the home of the Wittelsbach family, and King Ludwig Ⅱ (1845-1886) of Bavaria spent a lot of time here as a child. The palace is a must-see on any trip to Bavaria.
Neues Schloss
In Wagner’s Bayreuth (the composer settles here in his later years), you can find Neues Schloss. Built in 1753 and 1754, the palace has beautiful woodwork. If you enjoy the Rococo style of architecture, you do not want to miss this castle.
King Ludwig Ⅱ’s Castles
There are three other castles in Bavaria that are known as “King Ludwig Ⅱ’s Castles”. They are Linderhof Palace, Schloss Herrenchiemsee and Schloss Neuschwanstein. These castles are masterpieces, even though two of the three were even never finished. King Ludwig built these awesome castles which inspire your imagination.
1. Compared to the other castles mentioned in the passage, what is special for Burg zu Burghausen?| A．Strangest. | B．Oldest. |
| C．Largest. | D．Tallest. |
| A．The castle Neues Schloss is a must-see on any trip to Bavaria. |
| B．The castle Neues Schloss inspired many pieces of Wagner’s music. |
| C．The castle Neues Schloss is most famous for its beautiful woodwork. |
| D．The castle Neues Schloss will attract people fond of the Rococo style of architecture. |
| A．He lacked willpower. |
| B．He lacked imagination. |
| C．He liked building castles. |
| D．He was a very poor king. |
8 . Little remains of the original Potala Palace built in the seventh century, as a place of meditation by King Songtsen Gampo on the occasion of his marriage to Princess Wencheng of the Tang Court. Standing atop the Red Hill in Lhasa, the current structure dates from the 17th century; it was rebuilt by the 5th Dalai Lama and became the Winter Palace for Dalai Lamas from that time. The 13-storey building of 1,000 rooms can be seen from many miles away.
The Potala is divided into two sections—an outer section, the White Palace, and an inner section, the Red Palace, the latter containing the temples and reliquary (遗骨) tombs of the Dalai Lamas. The entire building is a structure of stone and timber. At a height of 117 metres, the Potala was the world’s tallest building until 20th-century architects designed cityscapes of new buildings that far surpassed the Potala in height—but not in its architectural majesty (威严).
There are small palaces within grand palaces. The Potala stands so high that it looks like a magnificent castle in the heavens. The statues of King Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng are the worship. Among the eight tomb pagodas (塔) of the Dalai Lamas, the tomb of the fifth Dalai Lama is the most extravagant (奢侈的), standing 14 metres high. Eleven thousand ounces of gold were used in the gold plating, and the designs and decorations are all inlaid with diamonds and pearls as well as turquoise (绿宝石), agate (玛瑙), and coral stones.
1. The best title for this passage is “________”.| A．The Potala Palace—a Treasure House | B．The Highest Architecture in the World |
| C．The Red Hill of Lhasa | D．The Most Expensive Palace in the World |
| A．has been well protected for visitors |
| B．can be seen by visitors nowadays |
| C．doesn't exist today |
| D．was well conserved by Princess Wencheng of the Tang Court |
| A．mud and stone | B．concrete and timber |
| C．stone and timber | D．steel and concrete |
| A．King Songtsen Gampo was buried in it |
| B．Princess Wencheng of the Tang Court was buried in it |
| C．the Potala was rebuilt by him |
| D．he collected the most treasure during his rule |
9 . What’s on at the London Canal Museum
While rules related to COVID-19 remain in place, there are no physical events in the London Canal Museum. The museum is now closed to visitors. Our programme of talks, on the first Thursday evening of each month, continues online and will remain online until we are able to resume (重新开始) talks in the museum and audiences are happy to come to them. Some of our talks are available to watch again on YouTube (youtube.com/canalmuseum). Usually the talks are also broadcast live on Facebook (facebook.com/canalmuseum).
Temporary Exhibitions (展览)
·Angel Canal Festival over the Years
This is an online exhibition of pictures that show the joy of the yearly festival over the years. Unhappily there was no festival in 2021. Enjoy some views of past festivals.
·Industrial Islington
This exhibition is online and also in the museum. It’s about the canal’s industrial past in the London Borough of Islington. The focus is on the industry but also the people who lived and worked and played beside the waterway. The date is yet to be decided.
·Virtual Tour of Hanwell Locks
Explore London’s longest flight from home.
Children’s Holiday Activities
Holiday activities for children will be put off until the winter holidays of 2022 and resumption will depend on government guidance in place at that time.
Tunnel Boat Trips
We hope to restart a limited programme of guided tunnel boat trips in November 2021 but this will only be possible once social distancing is no longer required.
1. What do we know about talks of the London Canal Museum?| A．They are being held online. |
| B．They are held every week. |
| C．They can all be watched again online. |
| D．They have been started again in the museum. |
| A．It includes guided boat trips. |
| B．It needs to be booked online. |
| C．It has been cancelled due to COVID-19. |
| D．It has attracted a large number of visitors. |
| A．Industrial Islington. |
| B．Virtual Tour of Hanwell Locks. |
| C．Children’s Holiday Activities. |
| D．Tunnel Boat Trips. |
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