Holiday and ski destination, Tremblant welcomes-families, couples, friends; and groups in the heart of the Laurentians, in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada.
Lake Cruise
Get an extensive tour in just an hour. Listen-to guided commentary (解说) from your captain on the lake’s history and ecology while taking some of good shots of the picturesque shoreline. The boat offers space to spread out or take shelter from poor weather, as well as a cash bar. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Dune Buggy 4 x4 Tours
Head out on a thrilling adventure on this guided tour and equipped with three-point seatbelts, this 4-seat model is perfect for the whole family. Duration is 1h30 minutes including a 15 min, briefing. Drivers must be 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.
Dogsled Adventure
Experience the cheerful joy of being pulled by a team dogs racing across the snow on a 1 hour dog. sledding (雪橇) adventure. Take in the amazing winter scenery and suck hot chocolate with your guides. Learn to drive the sled or take in the excitement as a passenger. Children 15 years old and under need to be accompanied by a participating adult.
Guided Snowmobile Tours
Upon arrival, suit up, get familiar with your vehicle, and set off with your guide. Hit the trails and lose yourself in Quebec’s wintery scenery in the next 2 hours. Must be 18 and over and have a valid driver’s license in hand.
If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number: +1 855 275 5071.
1. What do we know about Lake Cruise?| A．Children can play shooting games. | B．It is a guided tour. |
| C．Tourists can learn history of Canada. | D．It’s a skiing tour. |
| A．Lake Cruise. | B．Dune Buggy 4 x4 Tours. |
| C．Dogsled Adventure. | D．Guided Snowmobile Tours. |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．A book review. |
| C．An adventure diary. | D．A dictionary entry. |
2 . 2022 Synchronous Fireflies Viewing Event
In order to protect critical firefly (萤火虫) habitat and provide the best visitor experience, we limit the viewing to 120 vehicles per night. Tickets will be required to enter the park in the evenings on those dates and will be available through a lottery (抽签) system hosted at www. recreation.gov/ticket/facility/320008.
The lottery system will open at 10: 00 a. m. on March 31 and will remain open until 10: 00 a. m. on April 6, with results to be announced on April 14. A non-refundable service fee of $1 will be charged by Recreation. gov to enter the lottery system. Participants selected through the lottery system will be required to pay a $19 non-refundable event fee to secure tickets ( $20 in total). Tickets will only be issued for passenger vehicles up to two axles (轮轴) that can fit in standard parking spaces (i. e. no motor homes, vehicles with trailers, buses or mini-buses).
Because of the large number of participants expected for this event, the following are prohibited on the Fireflies Trail:
● Dogs ( service dogs allowed)
● Flash photography
● Headlamps
● Using smartphones as flashlights
● Chairs, hammocks (吊床) or blankets
● Smoking
● Alcoholic beverages (酒水)
Participants are asked to observe the following viewing rules：
● Keep noise levels to a minimum so that everyone can enjoy this special natural occurrence.
● Capturing fireflies is not allowed within Congaree National Park.
● Stay on the designated trail ( walking off the trail can do harm to firefly habitat).
● Only use flashlights when absolutely necessary, pointing them straight down in order not to disturb other participants ( small penlights are recommended).
1. How much will a participant pay to join in the event?| A．1 dollar. | B．19 dollars. | C．20 dollars. | D．21 dollars. |
| A．Take their pets. | B．Walk on the Fireflies Trail. |
| C．Use flash for photographing. | D．Stay in a motor home for the night. |
| A．Something about an event concerning watching fireflies. |
| B．Something about how to protect firefly habitat. |
| C．The importance of firefly habitat. |
| D．The condition of firefly habitat. |
3 . Ferries (渡船) have clear advantages over cruises: you don’t keep bumping into the same people, and they are more environmentally sustainable. Plus, a passage on a Greek ferry costs just a tiny part of the price of a cruise voyage.
Some trips are economical: Piraeus to Rhodes takes 15 hours, but costs only £58 one-way. It pays to familiarize yourself with Greece using a good map and then start planning with a ferry booking site such as greekferries.gr, ferryhopper.com or UK-based directferries.com. You will see all the main tour operators (公司) and be offered fast boats which compete with traditional, slow-paced ferries; the former are sometimes sealed like aeroplanes, while the latter allow deck walks and views.
If you want to hop around, please have a look at the followings.
Top Tips
Going deck (economy) — which is even available on overnight trips — is a surefire way to save money.
When to go
The shoulder seasons of spring and autumn are ideal for a holiday in southern Europe. It isn’t the peak time for holidays; it has fewer tourists and lower accommodation prices.
Do it yourself
Wizz Air (wizzair.com) is offering flights from London to Athens in October from £34 return. A Ferryhopper booking for Athens-Paros-Mykonos-Kea-Athens over eight days in October came in at £101.
Perfect package
Med Experience (020 45717689; medexperience.com) is quoting (要价) £790 for a nine-day island-hopping holiday, including shared B&B accommodation, ferry tickets, tour manager and parties. Flights not included.
1. How many advantages of taking ferries are mentioned compared with cruises?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Accommodation and flights. | B．Ferry tickets and flights. |
| C．Souvenirs and ferry tickets. | D．Accommodation and tour manager. |
| A．To guide visitors to save money. | B．To compare ferries with cruises. |
| C．To introduce a travel route to Greece. | D．To recommend a travel agency. |
4 . Last year before Christmas, I had a 7-day paid leave and I decided to go on an overnight stay to a nearby fancy hotel Airbnb. I was drawn to the beautiful views and distance from the hustle and bustle (喧嚣) of the city. After I arrived, I was shocked to know that my room had no WiFi or even television! We were in a modern society, weren’t we? Then what was the matter with them?
“We learned from recent studies that people avoiding social media for one week might result in considerable improvements in their well-being, depression, and anxiety,” the staff explained with patience to me when I questioned their service. “And now, many hotels and homestays around the world have been offering visitors exactly this, sir…”
Later, I ran across some brochures about such trend in my room. Sheldon Chalet, a famous place of interest in Alaska, has gone tech-free in an attempt to provide its guests with a truly relaxing vacation without technology. Owner Marne Sheldon hopes that guests can become less dependent of technology. “Here they can spend their nights looking at shooting stars and the aurora (极光), rather than checking through smartphones, messages and posts or watching the news.” For travelers who prefer peace in the sun and sand, one tiny island in the Caribbean has no televisions, telephones or WiFi. Guests at the island’s resort have to communicate with staff using traditional methods, such as raising or lowering a flag outside their cottage!
“In today’s environment of constant information and digital connection, many people are in need of a digital detox (数码脱瘾).” Anyway, as for my case, it is actually a new luxury—peace and quiet.
1. Why did the author go to the hotel?| A．To tour the busy city. | B．To kill the time online. |
| C．To get himself a break. | D．To celebrate the festival. |
| A．Hotel-guided tourism. | B．Self-service marketing. |
| C．Digital printing service. | D．Technology-free service. |
| A．Stick to traditions. | B．Be close to nature. |
| C．Be self-dependent. | D．Become reasonable. |
| A．Tech-free: a New Travel Trend | B．Get Away from the Real World |
| C．Never Believe in the Travel Ads | D．An Island-based Tour Destination |
Xiechi Lake, also known as Yuncheng Salt Lake in China’s Shanxi Province,
Now, China wants to transform that online
In an effort
6 . If you’re looking for some thrills, Britain’s theme parks are great places to spend a summer’s day. Here’s our guide to four best theme parks in the UK and the reasons you’ll love them.
Thorpe Park, Surrey
Thorpe Park is probably Britain’s scariest theme park. Built on an island in an artificial lake, it offers several aquatic-themed rides including Tidal Wave, Colossus and Nemesis Inferno. Another big attraction is Derren Brown’s Ghost Train, a high-tech version of the fairground rides that terrified generations of British children.
Cost: Tickets start from £30
Crealy Adventure Park, Devon
Beautiful English countryside and some fun rides: what’s not to like? Crealy Adventure Park is home to the 12-metre high Twister rollercoaster offering 310 metres of twists and turns. It also offers more wet and soft thrills in the form of the Tidal Wave log flume, which drops you and your fellow riders 40 feet into a pool of water.
Cost: Tickets start at £16
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool
This theme park is home to the UK’s tallest rollercoaster, looping (环形) coaster and suspended looping coaster—so if you are an adrenaline junkie then this one is for you.
Cost: Tickets start at £27
Chessington World of Adventures, Chessington
You can combine a visit to this theme park with a visit to Chessington’s famous zoo (home to more than 1, 000 animals)—but the thing to do at Chessington is to challenge yourself to go on the Dragon’s Fury spinning coaster that has a vertical turn.
Cost: Tickets start at £28
1. Which item has existed for decades?| A．Tidal Wave. | B．Nemesis Inferno. |
| C．Dragon’s Fury spinning coaster. | D．Derren Brown’s Ghost Train. |
| A．£32. | B．£54. | C．£56. | D．£ 60. |
| A．Thorpe Park, Surrey. | B．Crealy Adventure Park, Devon. |
| C．Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. | D．Chessington World of Adventures, Chessington. |
7 . Have you imagined spending a night in a museum? Fortunately, your fantasy may come true in the following museums.
Spy Museum | Washington, DC
The Spy Museum is entirely committed to the all-but-invisible profession and displays the largest collection of spy objects in the world! "Operation Secret Sleepover" invites a group of juniors and parents for a night of detective training, like creating a fake name, gathering intelligence, studying questioning techniques, breaking codes, hunting for a lead, and more. The next mission kicks off on Friday, September 9, 2022.
Ages: 9 to 13
Cost: $115 for general admission/$105 for members
Baseball Hall of Fame | Cooperstown, New York
Fans of America's hobbies will take the opportunity to stay a few extra nights here. Travel along the hallowed galleries; enjoy a screening in the Grandstand Theater; show your respect to honoring legendary players like Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, and Ted Williams. Dates sell out quickly. To secure your spot, call（607）547—0329.
Ages: 7 to 12
Cost: $50 for general admission
Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Who says kids get to have all the fun? The adults-only overnight at Milwaukee Public Museum is intended for the 21+ crowd. Tickets include dinner, two drinks, snacks, special tours, films in the six-story theater, entry to the new traveling exhibit “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed,” and continental breakfast. The next event is October 20, 2022. Registration closes two weeks prior.
Ages: 21+
Cost: $125 for general admission
Baltimore National Aquarium | Baltimore, Maryland
Ocean and shark lovers will be delighted to spend nights at BNA. Dive into the fascinating underwater world, reveal myths, and discover the importance of these incredible creatures. Join experts for a behind-the-scenes tour, interact with marine life, and watch a 4D film.
Ages: 8+
Cost: $120 for general admission | $100 for members
1. What can kids do at Operation Secret Sleepover?| A．Studying hunting techniques. | B．Improving their intelligence. |
| C．Changing their identity cards. | D．Trying some detective activities. |
| A．Spy Museum. | B．Baseball Hall of Fame. |
| C．Milwaukee Public Museum. | D．Baltimore National Aquarium. |
| A．$400. | B．$420. | C．$460. | D．$480. |
8 . Top Cities to Visit in Italy
Venice
Venice, a unique city built over the water, is one of Italy's most beautiful and romantic cities. The heart of Venice is Piazza San Marco with its magnificent church, Saint Mark's Basilica. Wandering along Venice's canals and getting lost in its narrow streets must be appealing. Venice is in the northeast of Italy and historically was a bridge between East and West—its architecture retains a Byzantine feel not really found elsewhere in Italy.
Milan
Milan, one of Europe's wealthiest cities, is known for stylish shops, galleries, and restaurants. It also has a rich artistic and cultural heritage. Its Gothic Duomo, with its beautiful marble facade(大理石外墙), is magnificent, Da Vinci's painting The Last Supper, which is in Santa Maria Delle Grazie, is one of Milan's top attractions. La Scala is one of the world's most famous opera houses.
Naples
Naples is one of Italy's most lively cities. It lies on the coast south of Rome and is the most important city in southern Italy. Naples retains much of its Baroque character and is a starting point for trips to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the Amalfi Coast. It holds many historical and artistic treasures, and is famous for its pizza and desserts!
Bologna
Bologna is known for its beauty, wealth and cuisine. Its flat streets are lined with arcades (拱廊), making it a good walking city in every kind of weather. Bologna is the biggest city in northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region and its Piazza Maggiore is one of the biggest squares in Europe. Even among Italians, it's considered the culinary capital of the country.
1. How does Venice differ from other cities in Italy?| A．Its streets are lined with arcades. |
| B．Its buildings offer a Byzantine feel. |
| C．It is a starting point for trips to Pompeii. |
| D．It has a rich artistic and cultural heritage. |
| A．In La Scala. | B．In Gothic Duomo. |
| C．In Saint Mark's Basilica. | D．In Santa Maria Delle Grazie. |
| A．They are famous for food. | B．They are the capitals of fashion. |
| C．They are located in northern Italy. | D．They are cities built over the water. |
1. What can we know about the library?
| A．It only stores ancient books. |
| B．It is a two-storied building. |
| C．It is big and well-equipped. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. |
| A．Reading magazines and newspapers in the library. |
| B．Taking the books in the reference section away. |
| C．Keeping the borrowed books for two weeks. |
| A．Lower their voice. | B．Keep silent. | C．Stay away from others. |
10 . The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM), located in the West Kowloon Cultural District of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was established on June 22 and is scheduled to open to the public on July 2. More than 40,000 tickets were sold or reserved within eight hours on the first day of public sale, and all free visits on Wednesdays in July were fully booked.
The HKPM, not only adds to cultural atmosphere in the city, but also provides a new site for local residents and visitors to learn about the development of Chinese civilization and culture. More than 900 pieces of treasures from the collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing will be put on display at the opening exhibitions. From paintings to ancient architectures, the exhibits span the 5,000-year history of Chinese civilization, covering all categories of the collection of the Palace Museum, including 166 pieces of first-class cultural relics of the country. This will be the largest and highest-level cultural heritage exhibitions of the Palace Museum outside of the mainland since its establishment in 1925.
Prepare work for the exhibitions began in 2018, with the Palace Museum fielding a team of leading experts and scholars, associated with the manage team of the HKPM.
“It is a great thing to display the pieces of cultural relics in Hong Kong, which reflects the central government’s support to the development of Hong Kong’s cultural projects,” said Ng, adding that the exhibits from the Palace Museum will present a cultural feast to Hong Kong residents by telling them about the motherland’s long history and splendid culture.
“Promoting traditional Chinese culture is one of our important tasks,” said Betty Fung, chief executive officer of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority. She said the HKPM will actively push ahead with the publicity of the motherland’s culture and history after its opening, enhancing Hong Kong residents’ cultural confidence in the country, especially among youths.
Fung said that the HKPM will actively enhance cooperation with international museums, telling the world the stories of China, including the stories of Hong Kong.
1. What can we infer from the first paragraph?| A．Hong Kong citizens can visit the museum freely. |
| B．Hong Kong Palace Museum is warmly welcomed. |
| C．Hong Kong citizens can enjoy the exhibition in June. |
| D．Hong Kong Palace Museum opens within eight hours per day. |
| A．900 pieces of first-class cultural relics. |
| B．The history of Hong Kong since 1925. |
| C．The development of international civilization. |
| D．All categories of the collection of the Palace Museum. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Disappointed. | C．Doubtful. | D．Puzzled. |
| A．HKPM: Hong Kong’s Cultural Authority |
| B．HKPM: Cooperation with International Museums |
| C．HKPM: A New Cultural Landmark of Hong Kong |
| D．HKPM: Showcase of Hong Kong’s Cultural Relics |
