1 . Scotland is packed with beautiful places to visit and you could honestly spend months and months exploring everything this wonderful country has to offer! Next I’m going to take you through some of the best place to visit in Scotland, based on where we have personally visited so far!
Glen Coe
If you asked me where my favourite place to visit in all of Scotland is... I would say, Glen Coe. The whole area of Glen Coe constantly had my face in shock due to the beauty that I was witnessing1 was witnessing (亲眼看见). It’s just a stream of dramatic mountains, lakes, rugged (崎岖的) beauty and more.
Fort William
Fort William is probably one of the most well-known places to visit in Scotland. It’s a popular tourist destination thanks to being home to the UK’s tallest mountain: Ben Nevis. Fort William is also the starting point for one of the world’s most famous train rides: The Jacobite. Harry Potter fans will recognize it as the Hogwarts Express, and this train ride will take you through the beautiful countryside, crossing some iconic Harry Potter filming locations such as the Dumbledore’s Grave and the Glenfinnan Viaduct!
Isle Of Skye
This island feels totally different from other parts of Scotland and is truly rugged and ready! There are many hot spots to explore including the Old Man of Storr, the Fairy Glen. I even stayed on a private island with its very own lighthouse, which was one of the coolest places I’ve ever visited and one of the most romantic places stay in Scotland.
Cairngorms National Park
This is the largest national park in the UK so it’s another popular place to visit in Scotland and it’s no surprise why. It’s absolutely beautiful and there’s so much happening at the Cairngorms National Park! From skiing or meeting local reindeers, you’ll not go bored and you’ll be surrounded by beauty the entire time.
1. Which place probably attracts Harry Potter fans most?| A．Glen Coe. | B．Isle Of Skye. |
| C．Cairngorms National Park. | D．Fort William. |
| A．The Jacobite. | B．Local reindeers. |
| C．The UK’s tallest mountain. | D．A cool lighthouse. |
| A．A geography textbook | B．A science journal. |
| C．A travel blog. | D．A diary. |
2 . In this first year, the Nature Festival will be celebrating South Australian nature with over 100 events for various ages. It is full of creative ways to get you out and about enjoying all that nature has to offer.
Its 10-day program, starting from 25th September 2023, provides a wide range of both free and ticketed experiences. From “adventure” and “learning” experiences to “slowing down” and “helping out” experiences, there will be something for everyone. Here are just some of the events.
Build-a-Birdbox Workshop
Saturday 26th September @ 9 am
Explore the role of tree hollows and learn how to build a backyard bird box.
Byards Road Wetland Nature by Night
Tuesday 29th September @ 6 pm
Take your torch and discover, on a guided walk, the creatures that come out at night.
For the Love of Trees
Tuesday 29th September @ 12:30 pm
Hear Dr Palph Body share his understanding of artist Hans Heysen.
Grey-headed Flying-fox Bat Ramble
Tuesday 1st October @ 5:45pm
Walking with local bat experts and hear how the grey-headed flying-fox bat came to be in our city.
Coastal Dune Walk
Sunday 4th October @ 9:30am
Walk along the coastline and learn about the working being done at the dunes.
Port River Alive
Sunday 4th October @ 11 am
See a short film about who and what lives in the Port River.
The full Nature Festival program is available on the website https://www.naturefestival.org.au. If you’re interested in any of the experiences above, please register as soon as possible.
1. What do we know about the Nature Festival?| A．It lasts about half a month. |
| B．It welcomes visitors of all ages. |
| C．It requires visitors to pay for their tickets. |
| D．It is held to call on people to protect nature. |
| A．Port River Alive. |
| B．Coastal Dune Walk. |
| C．Build-a-Birdbox Workshop. |
| D．Byards Road Wetland Nature by Night. |
| A．On 1st October. | B．On 4th October. |
| C．On 29th September. | D．On 26th September. |
| A．By seeing a short film. | B．By exploring the role of tree. |
| C．By walking with local bat expert. | D．By taking a torch and discovering. |
| A．Buying a brochure. | B．Reading advertisements. |
| C．Searching online. | D．Booking a magazine. |
| A．France. | B．Spain. | C．Greece. |
4 . National Law Enforcement Museum
Police shows on TV are filled with high-speed car chases and crimes solved in a few minutes. But that’s not a typical day for a real-life police officer. To get a more accurate picture, head to the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington. Exhibits there invite visitors to use their senses of sight, hearing, touch and smell to gather information the way police do.
Let’s look at a few exhibits.
The Web of Law Enforcement
You’ll quickly learn that crime-solving is a team effort, not only within one department, but among organizations across the country. Inspection Service is just one of the law enforcement groups helping local police when needed. For example, six organizations worked together on a national park graffiti (涂鸦) case.
K-9 Units
See a video of how dogs are trained to join K-9 Units. Test your ability to smell and identify various scents. Learn which kinds of dogs are better at tracking bad persons while others are better at sniffing out dangerous goods.
Five Communities
Every community is different. Learn how the needs and challenges of five communities are being dealt with. These communities’ goals are to develop programs, while increasing trust between local people and police. What might work in your neighborhood? There’s a place for visitors to share their thoughts.
The Training Simulator
Those aged 12 and older can try the same training projects and equipment used in professional law enforcement classes in which police try to resolve difficult situations. Short videos test participants’ abilities to observe accurately and think quickly before reacting.
The exercises give an understanding of what officers face on a daily basis.
“Many kids first think it’s like a video game,” said Alan Davis, an educator and advisor of New York Police Department. “They soon realize that real-life decision-making in a second isn’t easy. For real police there are no second chances.”
1. Which exhibit focuses on police dogs?| A．The Web of Law Enforcement. | B．K-9 Units. |
| C．Five Communities. | D．The Training Simulator. |
| A．Solve a graffiti case. | B．Play a video game. |
| C．Get a test on the ability to smell. | D．Discuss about community security. |
| A．The video test is difficult to pass. |
| B．The teenagers are eager to be police officers. |
| C．Kids can act as police officers for one day. |
| D．The police must make real-life decisions instantly. |
Are you impressed by the mountains in Avatar? The real ones are in Zhangjiajie. For those who love nature, Zhangjiajie is a must. Zhangjiajie National Park is now
The park has thick forests, deep canyons, unusual peaks, caves, and pillar-like (像柱子似的) rock formations blanketed throughout the park. These pillar-like rock formations are what the park is famous for around the world. One of the fastest and most
Many endangered species of animals and plants can be found there,
6 . Four Special Hotels Around the World
Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah
This place in the Utah desert is a favorite of many celebrities: While every room here has character, none matches the elegance (高雅) of the Girijaala Suite. The room has a large private lap pool, a sweeping balcony, and a sky lounge (起居室) area where guests can bed down for the night under the clear Utah skies.
Beyond gala Safari Lodge, South Africa
At this place on the border of Kruger National Park, guests can reserve a one-night experience in a four-level tree house to see animals that wander the park.
With no ordinary structure, the house has a supply of solar power, a water collection system, and a bio-rock sanitation (卫生) system. Here, guests can sleep under the night sky taking in the magic of their surroundings.
Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Wilshire has been an attraction to many rich and powerful people since its opening in 1928. Guests who reserve the Veranda Suite located on the roof of the hotel are in for a serious surprise. Not only is the room accessed by a hidden entrance behind a staircase, but it also has a 2,100-square-foot balcony with dreamy views of the Hollywood Hills. In the middle of this private, urban place is a 10-foot-tall tent with crystal (水晶) lamps and fur carpets. In a city full of stars, you can get a special feeling.
La Valise Tulum, Mexico
If you can’t decide whether you’d prefer to sleep indoors or outdoors, why not book a room that lets you do both in the same bed? Such is the feature of the Master Suite at this property in Tulum. The king-size bed can be rolled out onto the Caribbean Sea-facing balcony for a night under the stars or rolled in for a more private experience.
1. Which of the following can offer guests a close encounter with some wildlife?| A．Amangiri. | B．Beyond gala Safari Lodge. |
| C．Beverly Wilshire. | D．La Valise Tulum. |
| A．It gives guests two sleeping choices in the same bed. |
| B．It is designed in an environmentally-friendly way. |
| C．It provides the best view of deserts and rocks. |
| D．It is equipped with a bio-rock sanitation system. |
| A．They are all located in the same place. |
| B．They all provide guests with a great view of sea. |
| C．They are all modern and well-equipped. |
| D．They all offer the experience of sleeping outdoors. |
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Welcome to the official Louvre online sales site The Musée du Louvre is reopening and we are glad to be able to welcome you back again. In line with the measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visitors will be required to wear a mask. According to government recommendations, all visitors to the Louvre aged 12 years and older must show a Health Pass. All visitors, including those entitled to free admission, must book a time period. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience. | |
 | Individual tickets for the Museum Admission and reservation of a time period to access the permanent collections. Tickets valid for the selected date only. Full list of visitors entitled to free admission at Louvre.fr. General admission: €18 |
The Musée du Louvre is open every day — except Tuesdays, January 1, May 1 and December 25 — from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Visitors will be asked to leave the exhibition rooms 30 minutes before closure.All tickets purchased online are time-stamped and nominative; you may therefore be asked to provide proof of identity. They are only valid for the service, date and time selected. They cannot be used to skip the queue but do guarantee access to the museum within half an hour of the time shown on the ticket. Any holder of an online ticket who does not arrive within the assigned time period for admission to the museum shall be subject to the same admission and waiting conditions as visitors without tickets. | |
| Visitors entitled to free admission (other than Louvre members) — Under 18s, proof of ID required — 16-25-year-old residents of the European Economic Area (European Union, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein), proof of ID and residency required — Teachers working in France, valid “ Pass Education ” required — Teachers of art, art history or the applied arts, valid proof of employment stating subject taught required — Artists with the Maison des Artistes or International Association of Art, valid proof required — Jobseekers, valid proof and ID required (dated within the last year or indicating a period of validity) — Disabled visitors and the person accompanying them | |
| A．Masks must be worn to keep COVID-19 from spreading during the visit. |
| B．All visitors have to show a Health Pass before entering the Musée du Louvre. |
| C．Only visitors with free admission need to book a time period in advance. |
| D．Visitors can’t stay in the museum overnight without official permission. |
| A．introducing the exhibits at the Louvre |
| B．providing ticketing information of the Louvre |
| C．illustrating the services provided at the Louvre |
| D．presenting the information related to free admission |
| A．€18 | B．€36 | C．€45 | D．€54 |
8 . Four Special Hotels Around the world
Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah
This place in the Utah desert is a favorite of many celebrities. While every room here has character, none matches the elegance(高雅) of the Girijaala Suite. The room has a large private lap pool, a sweeping balcony, and a sky lounge area where guests can bed down for the night under the clear Utah skies.
Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge, South Africa
At this place on the border of Kruger National Park, guests can reserve a one -night experience in a four-level tree house to see animals that wander the park.
With no ordinary structure, the house has a supply of solar power, a water collection system, and a bio-rock sanitation(卫生) system. Here, guests can sleep under the night sky taking in the magic of their surroundings.
Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Wilshire has been an attraction to many rich and powerful people since its opening in 1928. Guests who reserve the Veranda Suite located on the roof of the hotel are in for a serious surprise. Not only is the room accessed by a hidden entrance behind a staircase, but it also has a 2100-square-foot balcony with dreamy views of the Hollywood Hills. In the middle of this private, urban place is a 10-foot-tall tent with crystal lamps and fur carpets. In a city full of stars, you can get a special feeling.
La Valise Tulum, Mexico
If you can’t decide whether you would prefer to sleep indoors or outdoors, why not book a room that lets you do both in the same bed? Such is the feature of the Master Suite at this property in Tulum. The king-size bed can be rolled out onto the Caribbean Sea-facing balcony for a night under the stars or rolled in for a more private experience.
1. Which of the following can offer guests a close encounter with some wildlife?| A．Amangiri | B．Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge |
| C．Beverly Wilshire | D．La Valise Tulum |
| A．It gives guests two sleeping choices in the same bed. |
| B．It is designed in an environmental-friendly way. |
| C．It provides the best view of deserts and rocks. |
| D．It is equipped with a bio-rock sanitation system. |
| A．They are all located in a national park. |
| B．They all provide guests with a great view of hills. |
| C．They are all modern and well-equipped. |
| D．They all offer the experience of sleeping outdoors. |
9 . Some people travel to relax, while others for experience. But are you tired of the high-priced or crowded tourist attractions in big cities? Here are a few perfect places to go for relaxation.
China’s Silk Road
Traveling to China’s Silk Road is a journey of contrasts: Han and Uyghur ethnicities(维吾尔族), Eastern and Central Asian cultures, natural and man-made wonders, dry desert and Alpine Mountain scenery. The scenery is more beautiful when the flowers come out and green grass covers the earth.
Qinghai Lake
Qinghai Lake is the shining jewel of northwest China. The lake is quieter and more peaceful when it is decorated with yellow grasslands and snow-covered mountains. Standing on the banks, you will have a wide view of the scenery. This huge lake and quiet environment will make you feel at peace and in natural beauty.
Daocheng
Daocheng is a popular stopover point on the journey to Yading, a place where you can appreciate the nature of the Tibetan minority culture. In autumn, the red bushes combined with the yellow leaves under the clear blue sky are believed to exhibit the colors of heaven. The temples in these mountains represent the local culture.
Yangtze River
The Yangtze River tour is blessed with beautiful natural landscapes and places of interest to be seen along the way. The ship frequently stops and you can explore the attractions of different cities along the riverbank. The Yangtze River in October is painted with bright fall colors. Also, the weather in October is quite comfortable and cool.
1. Which of the following best suit people who enjoy minority culture?| A．Daocheng and Yangtze River. | B．China’s Silk Road and Daocheng. |
| C．Daocheng and Qinghai Lake. | D．China’s Silk Road and Qinghai Lake. |
| A．Enjoy man-made wonders. | B．Ride a horse in the desert. |
| C．Swim along the riverbank. | D．Admire attractions of different cities. |
| A．In a guidebook. | B．In a novel. |
| C．In an art magazine. | D．In a history book. |
10 . Experience the Colorado River the Hualapai Way!
River Runners Offers the ONLY One Day White-water Trip ANYWHERE at the GRAND CANYON!
Since 1973, Hualapai River Runners has been conducting white-water rafting journeys on the Colorado River. Our experienced guides expertly sail along the river and share the history of the Canyon and the Hualapai people with you.
Visitors experience the excitement of whitewater rapids and then stop to enjoy the impressive beauty of Travertine Falls and a tasty lunch. No charge for children 2 years and under.
One-Day Trip
Retail $249.00 + $79.00 (helicopter and round-trip ground transportation)
White-water rafting tours begin in Peach Springs. Hualapai River Runners transports you to Diamond Creek, which is the starting point for the 37 mile rafting tour. Lunch is included and upon arrival at the rafting tour termination point (终点), fly out of the Grand Canyon by helicopter to Grand Canyon West.
Two-Day Trip
Retail $549.00 + $79.0 (helicopter and round-trip ground transportation)
Two-day rafting trips with one night on the Colorado River. All supplies and meals are included. Two days in the Grand Canyon, on the Colorado River, allows more time to explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Tours Include:
• Round-trip transportation from Peach Springs to the starting point and from the termination points back to Peach Springs.
• Snack, drinks and lunch (vegetarian meals available upon request).
• Waterproof dry bags for storing your cameras, sunscreen, dry clothes, etc.
The helicopter part of transportation is weather permitting. If the helicopter transportation is cancelled because of bad weather, the raft will continue an additional two hours to South Cove and a maximum $20.00 per customer will be given back.
Special website booking rate 15% off rafting in June 2011. So book now! Call us Toll Free Today! Tel: 1-888-868-9378
1. Where do white-water rafting tours start?| A．Travertine Falls. | B．Diamond Creek. |
| C．The Grand Canyon. | D．Grand Canyon West. |
| A．the guides can help you learn sailing |
| B．the cost includes snack, drinks and lunch |
| C．the Grand Canyon is well-known for its history |
| D．the helicopter transportation can save you three hours’ time |
| A．The raft. | B．The train. | C．The boat. | D．The bus. |
| A．The trip is not fit for children under 2. |
| B．Hualapai River Runners provides dry clothes. |
| C．You will get 20 dollars back if you are dissatisfied. |
| D．Online booking has a better offer during certain time of the year. |
