1 . Sitting on the edge of the world, Sydney is considered as one of the world’s greatest cities. Here are some things you should do and see in Sydney.
Explore Sydney’s hottest neighborhood
Many big-ticket attractions can be found in or around the Circular Quay area, right by the port. Here, you can get on ferries(轮渡) to faraway islands or go exploring on foot with the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens and Museum of Contemporary all nearby.
Take side trips
Popular among outdoor types, the rough Blue Mountains—about two hours by train west of the city—promises winter skiing, excellent hiking and kangaroo sightings. Walking through the national park, travelers will watch forests, waterfalls, natural caves, small villages and rock formations.
The Hunter valley, just a two-hour drive north of Sydney, is Australia’s oldest wine region. Most vineyards(葡萄园) are family-owned, focusing on small production. Wine is more personal here.
Stay in style
The classic Langham Hotel is located just west of Circular Quay, offering easy access to the famous port.
As you explore its beautiful corridors(走廊), look for contemporary artworks from around the world—The Langham Hotel has the largest art gathering (more than $1 million worth) in Australia.
Meanwhile, those looking for a more relaxed experience can go camping on Cockatoo Island—just a quick boat ride from Circular Quay.
Travel tips
• Leaving tips at the bar or for a taxi isn’t expected, but it’s appreciated.
• When riding in a taxi alone, it’s customary to sit in the front seat.
• Bring sun cream, sunglasses and hat—whatever the season.
• On Sundays, families enjoy discounted fares on Sydney’s ferries and trains.
1. What can you do in the Blue Mountains?| A．Explore the artificial caves. | B．Watch the lovely kangaroos. |
| C．Taste locally produced wine. | D．Enjoy the unique corridors. |
| A．Its ideal location. | B．Its first-class service. |
| C．Its big collection of artworks. | D．Its modern architectural style. |
| A．Ensure sun protection. | B．Offer bar tips. |
| C．Sit behind the driver in a taxi. | D．Travel by train. |
2 . Belgium is a destination that appeals to travelers who want to enjoy the good life and the friendliness of Belgians.
Heart of Europe
The Kingdom of Belgium is in the northwest of Europe. However, the country has long been regarded as the heart of Europe, which serves as the capital of the European Union. As a result, more than 1,400 international organizations and companies set up their headquarters there.
Cartoon kingdom
Belgium is truly a “cartoon kingdom”. It is said one in every three cartoonists in the world is Belgian. Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is just like a castle in a fairy tale. Cartoon bookstores, cartoon museums, and cartoon gift shops can be seen almost everywhere.
Chocolates
Belgians love chocolates. The average annual consumption of chocolates per person is 6.8kg. The fragrant and creamy chocolates made in Belgium have seized so many people’s hearts with their unique flavors. If you don’t know what brands to choose, maybe the ones specially made for royal families are a good choice.
Delicacies
Belgian people are as good at cooking as they are at making beers. No wonder that Belgian food is as good as French food. Brussels alone has more than 2,000 restaurants, providing all kinds of delicacies from every part of Belgium.
1. Why do so many international companies set up their headquarters in Brussels?| A．Because it is a cartoon kingdom. | B．Because it is the heart of Europe. |
| C．Because it is the capital of Belgium. | D．Because it is in the northwest of Europe. |
| A．It serves food in French flavor. | B．Most cartoonists are from Belgium. |
| C．Belgians are famous for making beers. | D．Royal families consume 6.8kg of chocolates annually. |
| A．To advertise Belgium as a travel destination. | B．To make known the importance of Brussels. |
| C．To compare Belgian food with French food. | D．To introduce living conditions in Belgium. |
3 . Traveling is often done by plane or by car, but let's not forget about trains! Taking a trip by railway is a great way to get a first—hand view of a place. Wondering what the best train rides are in the world? Come on!
Belmond Hiram Bingham, Peru
The luxurious (豪华的) Belmond Hiram Bingham offers an alternative way to Peru's Machu Picchu. This trip begins at the ancient capital city of Cusco, goes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and ends at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Andes Mountains.
Glacier Express, Swizerland
The Glacier Express connects two breathtaking mountain resorts: Zermatt and St. Moritz. Along the way, you'll enjoy the astonishing beauty of the Swiss Alps and ride past great grasslands, mountain lakes, and across the Oberalp Pass at 6,706 feet high. This day-long journey also features 91 tunnels (隧道) and 291 bridges.
Trans—Siberian Railway, Russia
Settle in for this trip. The Trans—Siberian Railway is 5,772 miles long, making it one of the world's longest train routes — it goes across the width of Russia! You start in Moscow, cross the Ural Mountains and then the Siberian forest. Over the course of eight days, you'll witness Lake Baikal, the world 's largest freshwater lake by volume (体积).
Jacobite Steam Train, Scotland
Despite its relatively short 84-mile round trip, you'll see a lot on the Jacobite Steam Train. Your journey begins in the Scottish Highlands near Great Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. While in transit, you'll see green hills, small towns, and cross over the famous Glenfinnan bridge over a valley.
1. What will you do if you take Belmond Hiram Bingham?| A．Take adventure. | B．Experience culture. |
| C．Pass through tunnels. | D．Wander through towns. |
| A．An 8-day trip. | B．Ancient ruins. |
| C．A Round journey. | D．The highest mountain. |
| A．Glacier Express & Trans—Siberian Railway. |
| B．Belmond Hiram Bingham & Glacier Express. |
| C．Trans—Siberian Railway & Jacobite Steam Train. |
| D．Belmond Hiram Bingham & Trans—Siberian Railway. |
4 . Explore Greensboro, NC
Centrally located in North Carolina's picture-like heartland, there's something for everyone. We're taking extra measures to keep you healthy, a part of Count on Me NC. Feel at home in Greensboro，NC.
Call 336. 274. 2282 or visit VisitGreensboroNC. com for a free Visitors Guide.
Explore Hendersonville, NC
More than ever, getting outdoors is important. Head to the Blue Ridge Mountains for hiking paths, biking paths, orchard paths, craft paths and the Cheers! Path, which shows diverse wines.
Call 800. 828. 4244 or visit VisitHendersonilleNC. org for more information.
Explore Fairbanks, AK
Explore Fairbanks, Alaska. Be inspired by the light of the Aurora Borealis (北极光). Renew your energy under the Midnight Sun. Experience the warmth of Fairbanks. Imagine Yourself Here. Explore Fairbanks Responsibly.
Call 1. 800. 327. 5774 or visit ExploreFairbanks. com for a free Visitors Guide.
Visit Anchorage, AK
Alaska's wide open spaces have a way of drawing generations closer together. Reconnect over glaciers (冰川), gold washing, wildlife watching, and more — it all begins in Anchorage. Start planning today.
For more information, visit VisitAnchorage. net or call 1. 907. 257.2363.
Explore St. Lawrence Cruise Line
Experience the beauty and history of Canada's rivers aboard a classic riverboat. Our small ship overnight cruises are designed for safety and comfort.
Request our travel guide at StLawrenceCruiseLines. com or 1. 800.267. 7868.
For More Information Visit RD. COM/ TRAVELTIPS.
1. What can be learned about these trips?| A．The Greensboro, NC trip provides drinks for tourists. |
| B．The Hendersonville, NC trip is specially designed for families. |
| C．You may see the sun at midnight in Fairbanks, AK. |
| D．St. Lawrence Cruise Line offers many outdoor activities. |
| A．Greensboro, NC & Anchorage, AK | B．Greensboro, NC & Fairbanks, AK |
| C．Hendersonville, NC & Fairbanks, AK | D．Hendersonville, NC & St. Lawrence Cruise Line |
| A．Advertise some websites. | B．Compare various trips. |
| C．Introduce different cities. | D．Attract people to travel. |
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2.概况：0.86平方千米、历史悠久、第一个闽南文化生态保护区的重要组成部分；
3.特色：古式建筑群、孔庙、中山公园、闽南小吃等；
4.交通：公共汽车13、17、31路。
参考词汇：闽南文化生态保护区Minnan Cultural Ecological Reserve
孔子Confucius
平方千米square kilometer
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Dear Sarah,
Thank you for your letter asking about the Old Town of Zhangzhou. Here is something about it.
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Yours,
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6 . Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, U.S.A., is in the central part of the state, on the Santa Fe River, which flows into the Rio Grande 35 kilometres west of the city. More than two thousand metres above sea level, it lies in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains with the Ortiz Mountains to the southeast.
The opera house in Santa Fe, is one of the most beautiful in the United States. It is small and open, with one roof over the stage where singers perform and another roof over part of the audience. This opera house in the mountains is one of the best in the country. It may seem surprising because performances are only given during seven weeks in the summer, and because Santa Fe is a very small city.
One reason why the Santa Fe Opera is so good is that it attracts many excellent young singers. They all hope to sing in famous opera houses like Metropolitan in New York someday, and they work hard to become well-known during the summer. The musicians and directors are experts who come from the best orchestras and operas in the country. They enjoy working there during their vacations because they like Santa Fe, which is near both the mountains and the desert. It is very beautiful there in summer.
The state government of New Mexico advertises the Santa Fe Opera in newspapers all over the country, and a great many tourists come to New Mexico because of the opera. All the seats in the theater are sold out for every show.
There is only one thing that some people do not like about the Santa Fe Opera, and that is the cold weather. Because the theater is open, performances can't start before it gets dark at nine o'clock in the evening, and then the mountain air becomes very cool. Sometimes people complain about the cold air, but because the operas are good, these people come back again —wearing warm coats.
1. What is this passage mainly about?| A．An opera house. | B．Young singers. |
| C．A mountain city. | D．The tourism in Santa Fe. |
RG-the Rio Grande SFR=the Santa Fe River OM=the Ortiz Mountains
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
| A．all the seats are sold out for every show |
| B．Santa Fe is between the mountains and desert |
| C．it is only in a very small place |
| D．musicians there are from the best orchestras |
| A．performances are held in Santa Fe only after sunset |
| B．musicians always spend vacations for fun in Santa Fe |
| C．the government advertises to attract more musicians |
| D．the opera house is open without any roofs |
7 . Four Underwater Cities You Must Visit
Dwarka - India
Dwarka is located 70 feet under the sea near the inhabited island of Bet Dwarka. It was built sometime between 9000 and 12,000 years ago and those fortunate enough to visit can witness a diverse variety of buildings in addition to a seaport and protective walls made of sandstone. Furthermore, large stone anchors indicate that overseas trade took place in Dwarka during the Age of Antiquity all the way through medieval times.
Pavlopetri - Greece
Pavlopetri was founded around 5000 years ago, making it one of the oldest underwater lost cities in the world. Since it was rediscovered in 1967, archeologists and tourists alike have been fascinated by the well-preserved handicrafts. What makes Pavlopetri stick out is that it has a nearly - complete town plan, including at least 15 buildings. There is also evidence that it was once a major producer of textiles, with some of the equipment still complete!
Antirhodos - Egypt
This ancient underwater island was rediscovered in 1996 near the Alexandria harbor. In addition to being the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Ancient Wonders of the World that had been presumed (推测) lost forever, explorers can find a marble-floored 3rd century B. C. palace. The best thing is that the island is only a few meters under the water, which makes it easy to explore even for new divers!
Atlit - Yam - Israel
This underwater site was discovered in 1984 off the coast of Atlit near Haifa, and is estimated to have been settled between 6900 and 6300 B. C. This location offers the clearest evidence of where humans made the transition (过渡) from hunter-gatherers to settled farmers. Dive insurance is required, so make sure you are covered when you plan your trip.
1. In which place can visitors admire handicrafts?| A．Dwarka | B．Pavlopetri |
| C．Antithodos. | D．Atlit - Yam |
| A．It has various ancient buildings | B．It has a completely preserved town |
| C．It is easily accessible to divers | D．It is where ancient hunters gathered |
| A．Take a map and a compass | B．Book the trip online |
| C．Learn about the history of farming | D．Buy dive insurance |
Red tourism, which refers to visiting historical sites with a modern revolutionary legacy (遗产), has become the top
According to a report recently
In Longyan city of East China’s Fujian province, the former site of the Gutian Meeting,
“I
A recent report on red tourism during the Tomb-sweeping Day holiday
“Red tourism is no longer just about visiting historical sites and museums. Instead, it includes different kinds of tourist products,
9 . Standing on the top of Mount Tai, I watched the sun rising through the clouds and taking its place in the sky. I haven’t seen many
When I left for China more than eight weeks earlier, the
Now I have stayed in China for a few weeks. In Beijing, my group have
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| A．thought | B．aim | C．case | D．origin |
| A．led to | B．occurred to | C．turned to | D．belonged to |
| A．discover | B．study | C．teach | D．update |
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| A．assume | B．announce | C．realize | D．regard |
| A．chance | B．reason | C．function | D．goal |
| A．exciting | B．striking | C．effective | D．unique |
| A．differs | B．escapes | C．grows | D．tells |
| A．challenge | B．inspire | C．reflect | D．feed |
| A．healthy | B．preserved | C．packaged | D．convenient |
| A．determine | B．prefer | C．attempt | D．claim |
| A．addicted to | B．confused about | C．attracted to | D．concerned about |
| A．period | B．activity | C．climbing | D．journey |
| A．in touch | B．in common | C．compared | D．discussed |
| A．thirst | B．gift | C．account | D．responsibility |
| A．freedom | B．attention | C．opportunities | D．arrangements |
10 . A DAY OUT IN BRITAIN
Are you planning to visit Britain? Here are a few suggestions for a beautiful weekend away.
Bournemouth
This famous tourist town has 11 km of beautiful beaches. Last year, 10,000 tourists visited this beautiful town. It’s the perfect place to go swimming or sailing. There are lots of lovely parks and gardens to visit and it’s a great place to eat out. You can also go to a classical concert or go dancing in one of the nightclubs.
Stratford-upon-Avon
This was William Shakespeare’s (莎士比亚) hometown. He spent most of his life in this town and wrote his plays here. You can visit his house or see his plays at one of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s theatres. There are some interesting museums and lots of beautiful 500-year-old houses. You can also go on boat trips and visit traditional English villages.
Alford
Deep in the Lincolnshire countryside is the pleasant market town of Alford. It is known for its five-sailed windmill (风车). Have a walk round this lovely old place and you’ll see many pleasant houses from as far back as the 17th century. Captain James Smith, who was one of the founders of James town in Virginia, USA, was educated in Alford.
Bath
Most people come here to see the 2,000-year-old Roman Baths. But this city is also famous for its beautiful 18th century buildings and was the home of the writer Jane Austen. You can learn about her life at the Jane Austen Centre near Queen’s Square. In the past, Bath was also popular with the royal family and Queen Elizabeth I spent one or two weeks every year here.
1. What can visitors do in Bournemouth?| A．Enjoy plays. | B．Go to museums. |
| C．Visit old houses. | D．Do sea sports. |
| A．Its stars. | B．Its windmill. |
| C．Its market. | D．Its nightclubs. |
| A．Bournemouth. | B．Stratford-upon-Avon. |
| C．Bath. | D．Alford. |
