1 . National Lighthouse Day is a day to celebrate the lights that guide us home and the historic importance of lighthouses and their keepers, who not only guided ships into harbor but also played key roles in naval battles across the globe. Check out these fantastic lighthouses across the globe.
Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay, Australia
The Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay, Australia was built in the early 20th century to help protect the Australian coastline. Today, it’s a tourist attraction as well as a beautiful place to watch the sunrise. Within walking distance is the Watermark, a perfect place to stay and get some much-needed rest and relaxation from daily life.
Lighthouse of Chania, Crete, Greece
The Lighthouse of Chania, Crete is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the world, dating back to the 16th century. Tourists can take a walk along its long pier (码头) during the sunset. Located near the pier to the lighthouse is a hotel from 1890, which offers beautiful views of the bay.
Key West Lighthouse, Key West, Florida, USA
The Key West Lighthouse was built in 1825 to help guide ships entering the port. Tourists can enjoy climbing up the lighthouse to reach the wonderful sea views and can stay at the Kimpton.
Lighthouse Hotel, with easy access to the lighthouse and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pescadero, California, USA
The Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero, California was built in 1871 to help ships navigate (导航) the region’s dangerous coastline. Today the lighthouse keepers have been turned it into a hostel, making it a great home base to explore the outdoors, spot whales and watch the stars.
1. Of the following lighthouses, which is the newest?| A．Cape Byron Lighthouse. |
| B．Lighthouse of Chania. |
| C．Key West Lighthouse. |
| D．Pigeon Point Lighthouse. |
| A．To show the hard life of lighthouse keepers. |
| B．To instruct how to guide ships into harbor. |
| C．To stress the importance of light. |
| D．To honor lighthouses and their keepers. |
| A．A guidebook for parents. |
| B．Education section of a newspaper. |
| C．A student’s diary. |
| D．A travel magazine. |
2 . If you want to find a place of interest to spend your summer vacation, think about the following locations.
The Nautilus Maldives
Opened in 2019, this independent, Maldivian-owned resort（度假村）is the island nation’s only property. It’s located off a beautiful sandy island in the Indian Ocean, which has been officially recognized as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO for its stunning coral reefs and various marine life. Splendid, oversized accommodations are balanced with plain inners, intended to match the surrounding natural scenery.
Six Senses Laamu, the Maldives
The three-storied overwater buildings are constructed of local materials, which brings money to nearby island communities. Follow it up with a meal made from produce grown in the island’s gardens without using artificial chemicals and freshly caught seafood from local fisher-men. Finally, treat yourself to one of the many spa treatments at the Six Senses Spa overlooking the ocean.
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Built along a small island, the overwater buildings at the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora rise over the island’s blue waters. Inners are simple, inspired by the natural style of a traditional Polynesian village, and all have indoor-outdoor spaces with ladders for access to the lake.
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, Qatar
On a private island twenty minutes by boat from Qatar’s capital city, this resort houses the Persian Gulf’s 11 Maldivian-inspired overwater buildings on a scale only found in the Middle East. Imagine: two- and three- bedroom units, each equipped with facilities like a private full-sized swimming pool.
1. What is the building feature of The Nautilus Maldives?| A．It is in harmony with nature. |
| B．It is designed by UNESCO. |
| C．Its building material is sand. |
| D．Its rooms are not big enough. |
| A．The Nautilus Maldives. |
| B．Six Senses Laamu, the Maldives. |
| C．Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, Qatar. |
| D．Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, French Polynesia. |
| A．They offer spa service. |
| B．They are built overwater. |
| C．They are on private islands. |
| D．They adopt Polynesian style. |
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4 . Travelers across China are showing a growing preference for camping and self-driving tours because of the increasing popularity of short-distance trips, many of which made over the just-concluded National Day holiday, according to the latest industry figures.
About 65 percent of Trip.com users traveled to places near their work areas and homes during the seven-day holiday—from Oct 1 to Friday—with costs on related tours rising by 30 percent from the same period last year, according to figures from the online travel group.
Camping remained popular among travelers during the holiday, with orders for camping-related tour packages on its website growing ten times year-on-year. Nearly 80 percent of the camping tour destinations were near users’ workplaces or homes, while about 15 percent involved travel to neighboring cities or suburban areas and, the group said, average expenditure on camping was about 650 yuan, up 30 percent from spending during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday in September.
Travelers aged 30 to 39 favored camping tours, especially families with children. About 83 percent of these travelers stayed overnight at campsites and enjoyed leisure activities such as fruit picking offered by local farms.
Chen Yi, 31, spent two days and one night at a farm in suburban Beijing with her family this National Day holiday. She said it was a relaxing trip. “We were concerned about COVID- 19 (新冠肺炎) control measures that may cause some uncertainty in work-related matters after the holiday, so we decided to spend the break in Beijing rather than visit other places,” she said. “It was my husband’s idea to go camping. He is a fan of such activities.” Chen chose a farmland about two hours’ drive from downtown. “The air is quite fresh there and the owner of the farmland is also friendly and generous. We made quite good memories there.”
A number of destinations not far from the city became top attractions during the recent national holiday, such as Nan’ao Island in Shantou, Guangdong province and Meizhou Island in Putian, Fujian province, catching travelers with breathtaking coastal views, figures from travel agencies showed.
Prices of hotel accommodation also rose quickly over the recent vacation period, with expenses on hotels for short-distance tours increasing 10 percent over the break, according to Trip.com figures.
Wu Ruoshan, a visiting researcher at the Tourism Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that travelers are changing their travel choices and consumption preferences, focusing more on safety in epidemic(流行病) prevention and control. “In addition to their tourism service, it is necessary for travel agencies and companies to be aware of travelers’ safety.” he said.
1. We can learn from the passage that ______.| A．The number of travelers increased by 30% from the same time last year |
| B．Orders for camping-related tour package went down year after year |
| C．Most of the camping destination were not far from travelers’ workplaces or homes |
| D．About 83% of the travelers stayed up and enjoyed themselves |
| A．What she and her family worried about |
| B．Why she and her family chose to camp |
| C．Where she and her family chose to camp |
| D．How she and her family spent their holiday |
| A．favorable | B．unreasonable | C．uninterested | D．worried |
| A．Camping, popular on holidays |
| B．Trip.com, a professional travel website |
| C．National Day holiday, go and relax yourselves |
| D．Short trips, ride holiday high |
5 . Traveling by train can be a romantic way to see the word. Since it was one of the original forms of transportation worldwide, here are some fantastic train trips to add to your travel list.
Qinghai-Tibet Railway
Where it goes: Xining to Lhasa
Why not start with the word’s highest train ride? The Qinghai-Tiber Railway climbs to great heights of over 16, 0000 feet as it snakes trough the Himalayas. The wonderful 1215-mile journey only makes seven stops.
Eurostar
Where it goes: London to/from Paris
Eurostar is a popular way for folks to get from London to Paris, thanks to its quick travel time, but it has another attraction that makes it a great train trip. For 20 minutes, you will actually be riding 150 feet underwater through the famous English Channel.
Trans-Siberian Railway
Where it goes: Moscow to Vladivostok
The Trans-Siberian Railway is another historically famous railroad that should be on your travel list. It is also the world’s longest continuous railway. Along the way, you will pass through eight time zones and have plenty of time to see the beautiful Russian countryside.
Glacier Express
Where it goes: St. Moritz to Zermatt in the Swiss Alps
This train ride is a favorite among many, as it’s arguably the best way to experience the Swiss Alps. It’s much more about the journey than the destination, and it gives new meaning to the term slow travel, taking over seven hours to pass just 180 miles. But it’s one of the most scenic train journeys out there, so the slow pace is welcomed.
1. How many stops are there during the trip from Xining to Lhasa?| A．5. | B．6. | C．7. | D．8. |
| A．It passes through the most time zones. |
| B．It travels underwater for some time. |
| C．It is the highest speed train ride in the world. |
| D．It offers you beautiful European scenery. |
| A．Qinghai-Tibet Railway. | B．Eurostar. |
| C．Trans-Siberian Railway. | D．Glacier Express. |
| A．A science magazine. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．A biography. | D．A textbook. |
6 . Take a trip down memory lane as you meet all your beloved comic characters from the Asterix & Obelix comic series at Parc Astérix. Counted amongst the top 3 largest theme parks in France, Parc Astérix is frequented by a whopping 2 million visitors annually. The rides and exhibits at the park draw inspiration from a wide range of historic cultures such as Ancient Greece and Egypt besides, the Gallic and Roman cultures represented in the comics. Situated 35 km away from Paris, the theme park is easily accessible and is perfect for a leisurely day out with your loved ones.
It is best to be well-prepared before you go on your next adventure at Parc Astérix. Here is all the information you will need before you plan your trip to this fascinating amusement park.
Daily: 10 AM — 6 PM
The best time to visit Parc Astérix is on the weekdays. Crowds are much higher on weekends and public holidays.
Getting There:
Address: 60128 Plailly, France
Take the direct exit towards Parc Astérix between exits number 7 and 8 if you choose driving. Also, FLIXBUS departs from and returns to Paris, Toucoring, Bethune, Lille, and Bruges every day. But taking a train is the simplest way. Take line 8 from Paris du Nord and get off at Aeroport Charles de Gaulle 1. Speak to a steward to learn about the Parc Astérix shuttle from here.
Facilities
Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available for rent at the park. You will have to pay a refundable deposit of 50 Euros. The daily charge for renting a pushchair is 5 Euros. Due to the limited availability, wheelchairs will be provided on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Parc Astérix Paris Tickets
Parc Astérix offers a wide range of tickets options for you to choose from. Be it standard entry tickets, packages, meal pass, permanent offers or seasonal offers — there is something for everyone.
Infants aged 0 — 2 can enter free of charge. Children aged 3 — 11 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
Access to the Peur sur le Parc show (from 7 pm to 1 am) requires the purchase of a separate ticket. This ticket cannot be canceled, amended, or rescheduled.
1. What can visitors do in Parc Astérix?| A．Read comic books. |
| B．Watch comic movies. |
| C．Meet characters from a comic series. |
| D．Draw comics about the Gallic and Roman. |
| A．5 Euros | B．20 Euros | C．55 Euros | D．70 Euros |
| A．10 am on Monday. | B．11 am on Sunday. |
| C．10 pm on Friday. | D．8 pm on Saturday. |
7 . On an island in northern Norway, the sun doesn’t set from May 18 right through to July 26. The locals, having spent the long polar night from November to January, when the sun doesn’t rise at all, make the most of these months, with no regard to conventional timekeeping. The island intends to exchange its watches for flower garlands (花环) and declare itself the world’s first time-free zone.
“There’s constant daylight, and we act accordingly,” says islander Kjell Ove Hveding in a statement. “In the middle of the night, which citizens might call ‘2 am’, you can spot children playing soccer, people painting their houses or mowing their lawns, and teens going for a swim.”
Now they want to make it official. Islanders gathered at a town hall meeting to sign a petition (请愿) for a time-free zone and on June 13, Hveding met with a Norwegian member of parliament (国会) to hand over the locals’ signatures and to discuss the practical and legal challenges.
“To us, getting this in writing would simply mean formalizing the lifestyle we have been living for generations,” he says.
Islanders hope to be free of traditional opening hours and to introduce flexibility in school and working hours. Fishing and tourism are the main industries on this island with a population of little more than 300 people. Local fisher and women often spend days on the ocean for their catch, with little regard to timetable.
It’s clear that they mean business. When visitors cross the bridge to the island from the mainland, they aren’t greeted with padlocks (symbolizing love locks) like on similar bridges worldwide. The bridge is covered with watches, as people prepare for entry to the land time forgot.
1. What do the islanders normally do at midnight from May 18 to July 26?| A．Do daily work or have fun. | B．Sleep like outside people. |
| C．Struggle with strong light. | D．Turn watches into flowers. |
| A．It is difficult to describe. | B．It has been a long tradition. |
| C．It is a new kind of lifestyle. | D．It proves practical and legal. |
| A．Visitors actually prefer watches on bridges. | B．Visitors are ready to enter a time-free island. |
| C．The islanders intend to treat tourism as business. | D．The islanders are serious about being free of time. |
| A．An island wants to be a time-free zone officially. | B．Islanders in Norway have been free from time. |
| C．It’s time to lead a life without the limit of time. | D．An island won’t be open to the world any longer. |
8 . We are delighted to welcome fans back to our Waterbury Factory-Ben Jerry’s very first manufacturing site!
Hours
Open 11:00 am.-6:00 pm., Tuesday-Saturday; Closed Sunday/Monday.
Tickets
Tickets are required for admission inside the public portion of our facility for the Factory Experience. Factory Experience schedules are published weekly with bookings available no more than 7 days in advance.
Tour information
Admission includes a 30-minute guided tour with view of manufacturing floor, ice cream sample, photo opportunities and retail items. The tour ends in our Flavor Room with a tasting of one of our new flavors. Additional ice cream can be purchased before or after outside from the Scoop Shop. No re-entry. As we are a food manufacturing facility, there is no glass or pets with the exception of service animals allowed inside. Large bags are not permitted inside the factory.
Scoop Shop
No ticket is required to visit our Scoop Shop in addition to our Ticket Sales Gift Kiosk, playground area, restrooms, and Flavor Graveyard.
lce Cream Cakes
lce cream cakes serve 1-36 people and are available for walk-up window purchase or road side pick-up: call the shop to order at 802-337-1214 or https//www.benjerry.com/ waterbury/cakes.
Drop-off Catering Parties
We can work with you to create a drop-off catered event offering your favorite flavors, a variety of toppings and, if desired, freshly baked cookies and brownies. To inquire, call 802-222-1665 or online.
1. What can tourists do when visiting the factory?| A．Visit the factory as they please. |
| B．Return to the factory after leaving. |
| C．Buy ice cream in the Flavor Room. |
| D．Take a guide dog with them if necessary. |
| A．Flavor Graveyard. | B．Flavor Room. |
| C．Ticket Sales Gift Kiosk. | D．Scoop Shop. |
| A．To recommend a tourist spot. |
| B．To introduce an ice cream factory. |
| C．To explain how ice cream is made. |
| D．To advertise a drop-off catered event. |
9 . Among many celebrated U.S. places for very cool sunsets, here are notable favorites.
California Dreamin’
While you are visiting California Dreamin’, El Matador’s eye-catching nightfall is a worthy way to lead you into deep thought. It is about the sands of time. Pack a basket of delicious food for a late-in-the-day picnic overlooking the Pacific Ocean, via the Pacific Coast Highway. The sunset is a sweet dessert.
Grand Canyon, Arizona
The 1,218,375-acre Grand Canyon National Park is wonderful. The canyon itself stretches 277 miles. Its wildlife is also so abundant. You can go to the South Rim of the canyon (大峡谷), which offers the best sunset advantages. Sometimes, you can see deer running and eagles flying with the sunset standing as the background. An unforgettable thrill: Grand Canyon Floor Landing Helicopter Sunset Tour by Canyon Tours.
Florida Serenity
Called the River of Grass, Everglades National Park — South Florida’s amazing 1.5-million-acre wetland reserve — is quilted with coastal trees and grass. An especially chosen sunset-watching site is near Mrazek Pond, approximately three miles north of the Flamingo Visitor Center. This is a birder’s (观鸟者) dream place, too, home to more than 360 species.
Hawaii Aloha
Haleakala Crater in Hawaii Aloha, a vast dormant (休眠期的) volcano 10,023 feet above sea level, is famous for its sunrises — so that dawn sun-seekers climb the volcano in the middle of the night to make the long drive up a winding road to the summit. But Haleakala’s sunsets are just as amazing. Since fewer people arrive late in the day, a more personal sunset participation is possible. Consider a private or group sunset hike to appreciate the Pacific Ocean. It is worthwhile.
1. What can visitors do in Grand Canyon?| A．Visit the wetland reserve. | B．Have an unforgettable picnic. |
| C．Appreciate the sunset by tour bus. | D．See eagles flying over the canyon. |
| A．Hawaii Aloha. | B．Florida Serenity. |
| C．California Dreamin’. | D．Grand Canyon, Arizona. |
| A．They both supply a sweet dessert. |
| B．They both allow a more personal sunset hike. |
| C．They both offer the views of the Pacific Ocean. |
| D．They both have wonderful sunsets and sunrises. |
10 . Universal Beijing Resort is a widely anticipated theme park destination featuring several all-new attractions along with the best Universal rides, shows and attractions from around the world. Here are some of the theme lands which may appeal to you.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
From magical spells to magical creatures, from dark villains(坏人)to daring heroes, they are all here at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. Explore the mysteries of Hogwarts™ castle and visit the shops of Hogsmeade™. Plus experience pulse-pounding rides and attractions that transport you into a world of magical thrills and excitement.
Transformers Metrobase
Metrobase is the N.E.S.T. Beijing headquarters --a top-secret, technologically-advanced location where Autobots and humans stand together to protect Earth. Bumblebee is the bot you want by your side. Smaller in size, this Autobot is a warrior with a fearless spark who is always ready to defend his friends. Megatron is the merciless leader of the evil Decepticons and one of the most feared and powerful warriors to ever emerge from Cybertron.
Hollywood
Take a memorable stroll up and down the Hollywood Walk of Fame to see your favorite stars’ names in the razzle-dazzle of what it is like to be at the Universal Studios campus! The magic of the incredibly built, palm tree-lined Tinseltown is all around and where you can feel like a movie star. It’s Hollywood, baby. Anything is possible here.
Jurassic World Isla Nublar
Welcome to Jurassic World Isla Nublar! It is inspired by the blockbuster(大片) film Jurassic World. Ready to meet face to face with the giant and frightening dinosaurs and experience an epic adventure back to 65 million years ago! Here you can meet Indominus rex, the first hybrid created by Dr. Wu and his colleagues. Genes from various carnivorous(食肉的) dinosaurs and modern-day creatures with unique characteristics were mixed together to create the Indominus rex.
Universal Beijing Resort will adhere to providing amazing park experience to all guests. You can click here for more information.
1. If you are a big fan of Megatron, which theme land is the best choice?| A．The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ . | B．Transformers Metrobase. |
| C．Hollywood. | D．Jurassic World Isla Nublar. |
| A．The Autobots are always ready to defend their friends. |
| B．The Indominus rex was first created 65 million years ago. |
| C．You can meet many favourite movie stars in Hollywood. |
| D．You can take rides in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. |
| A．A textbook. | B．A brochure. | C．A website. | D．A magazine. |
