Dear Sally,
I am extreme pleased that you are visiting Xi’an this summer vacation. I’d like to express your warm welcome and offer you a few suggestion. Xi’an had a long history and 13 dynasties, included Western Zhou, Qin, Western Han, Sui and Tang, made Xi’an their capital. There are plenty of places of interest in Xi’an, among where the Terracotta Army is the most attractive. Besides, visiting the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Shaanxi History Museum are the best choice. If you are hiking lover, you can climb the Cuihua Mountain, on top of which you can get a wonder view of our city. By the way, you had better to taste famous Xi’an snacks.
Looking forward to your coming.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
2 . Escape to the countryside for some fresh air, iconic landmarks and scenic surroundings. Here’s a list of the must-visit places in England that you can easily get to by car, train or coach from London.
Stonehenge
Though there is no clear evidence as to the intended purpose of Stonehenge, it is believed to be a place where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. Located on Salisbury Plain, Stonehenge is older than all of the pyramids in Egypt — more than 5, 000 years old and the site was worked on for around 1, 500 years, which will take you by surprise.
Brighton
You would’ve heard of Brighton Pier, Brighton beach and of course you need have a taste of some authentic (真正的) Brighton Rock. This seaside town is always noisy with lots of events, sights, restaurants and shops.
Bath
Visit Britain’s one and only natural thermal spa. Take a dip in the Roman Baths that were constructed around 70AD for an experience of a lifetime. Not to mention the fact that Bath is rich in culture, history and heritage. You’ll fall in love with this charming town set in the countryside and its 18th century Georgian architecture.
Lake District
The scenery is wonderful, with hills, streams and waterfalls. The Lake District is a mountainous area, with some over 3, 000 feet providing the best rock and winter climbing in the UK. If that’s not your thing, then just simply take in the wonderful views.
1. What may surprise visitors to Stonehenge?| A．Its long history. | B．Its unique location. |
| C．Its beautiful view. | D．Its crowded street. |
| A．Shopping centers. | B．Amazing streams. |
| C．A natural thermal spa. | D．A delicious meal. |
| A．Bath. | B．Brighton. |
| C．Stonehenge. | D．Lake District. |
A trip to China with the kids could be a test to your nerves, but also
As you travel from area to area, a sea of contrasts is
At first it might seem challenging. But you will find the people helpful,
But as far as children
4 . Sightseeing In London
Worried about the time available. Zhang Pingyu had made a list of the sites she wanted to see in London. Her first delight was going to the Tower. It was built long ago by the Norman invaders of AD 1066. Fancy! This solid stone, square tower had remained standing for one thousand years Although the buildings had expanded around it, it remained part of a royal palace and prison combined. To her great surprise, Zhang Pingyu found the Queen’s jewels guarded by special royal soldiers who on special occasions, still wore the four-hundred-year-old uniform of the time of Queen Elizabeth I.
There followed St Paul’s Cathedral built after the terrible fire of London in 1666 looked splendid when first built! Westminster Abbey, too, was very interesting. It contained statues in memory of dead poets and writers, such as Shakespeare. Then just as she came out of the abbey, Pingyu heard the famous sound of the clock, Big Ben, ringing out the hour. She finished the day by looking at the outside of Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s house in London.The Tower of London Oh, she had so much to tell her friends!
The second day the girl visited Greenwich and saw its old ships and famous clock that sets the world time. What interested her most was the longitude line. It is an imaginary line which is very useful for navigation. It passes through Greenwich, so Pingyu had a photo taken standing on either side of the line.
The last day she visited Karl Marx’s statue in Highgate Cemetery. It seemed strange that the man who had developed communism should have lived and died in London. Not only that, but he had worked in the famous reading room of the Library of the British Museum. Sadly the library had moved from its original place into another building and the old reading room was gone. But she was thrilled by so many wonderful treasures from different cultures displayed in the museum. When she saw many visitors enjoying looking at the beautiful old Chinese pots and other objects on show, she felt very proud of her country.
The next day Pingyu was leaving London for Windsor Castle. “Perhaps I will see the Queen?” she wondered as she fell asleep.
1. What is the great surprise to ZhangPingyu while visiting the Tower?| A．The shape of the tower. |
| B．A royal palace. |
| C．The guards’ uniform. |
| D．The Queen’s jewels. |
| A．The Tower. |
| B．St Paul’s Cathedral. |
| C．Big Ben. |
| D．Greenwich. |
| A．Karl Marx’s works |
| B．Karl Marx’s reading room |
| C．treasure of different cultures |
| D．Chinese pots |
| A．Windsor Castle. |
| B．Karl Marx’s statue. |
| C．Greenwich. |
| D．Buckingham Palace. |
Located in northern Ariaona, Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most spectacular
But the Grand Canyon can be very crowded. The South Rim,
1. Where is Mountain Kilimanjaro located?
| A．In America. | B．In Africa. | C．In Asia. |
| A．It is part of a mountain range. |
| B．It is the greatest nature wonder in the world. |
| C．It attracts people to see the glacier-covered peaks. |
| A．In 1889. | B．In 1973. | C．In 1987. |
| A．Nobody tries to climb it because of worse weather. |
| B．Disappearance of snow may be reducing the income of tourism. |
| C．Changing climate makes it disappear gradually. |
7 . Best places to visit in Canada in 2022
Thinking about exploring Canada? Here is the perfect list of the great places that are worthy of being visited in Canada on your trip.
Niagara Falls
Have a great time enjoying the views and clicking pictures of the cascading (倾泻) falls. You’ll have an unparalleled sightseeing experience when you visit it at night.
Best time to visit: June-August
How to reach: The nearest airport is just 30-40 minutes away. You can take a cab and reach the falls easily.
Things to do:
Witness the excellent waterfalls
Whistler
Home to one of the largest ski resorts in North America, it’s one of the best places in Canada for winter holidays! Skiing and snowshoeing are few of the thrilling sports to indulge (沉迷) in for enjoying in this fascinating snow land.
Best time to visit: June-August, December-March
How to reach: The nearest airport is 2.5 hours away from Whistler.You can take a cab and reach Whistler precisely.
Things to do:
Indulge in snowmobiling
Visit dozens of art museums and cultural centres
Quebec City
Have an amazing time with your partner in the magical Quebec city. It is one of the most charming places to see in Canada because of the art and cultural scenes.
Best time to visit: June, September-December
How to reach: You can take a cab from the airport to reach the city easily.
Things to do:
Visit the historic attractions
Walk along the scenic Terrasse Dufferin
Butchart Gardens
It’s the best place to explore with a camera in hand. With a charming display of flowers around and fun boat tours, there’s a lot to see and do!
Best time to visit: July & August
How to reach: The best way is by taking bus number 75.
Things to do:
Capture the excellent flowers around
Witness the fireworks show
1. What do we know about Niagara Falls?| A．You can only take photos of it at night. |
| B．You should take a bus to get there. |
| C．You are forbidden to visit it in July. |
| D．You’ll have a wonderful experience at night. |
| A．Whistler. | B．Niagara Falls. |
| C．Quebec City. | D．Butchart Gardens. |
| A．They offer a free ride to you. |
| B．They appeal to culture lovers. |
| C．They are accessible by plane. |
| D．They open in the same months. |
1. 旅行的主要目的；
2. 拟参观的重点景观；
3. 其他景点和旅行安排(出发时间、出行方式等)
注意:1. 词数80左右，开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 请运用现在进行时态表示将来要做的或要发生的事；
4. 不得抄袭。
参考词汇：Big Wild Goose Pagoda(大雁塔) Bell Tower(钟楼)
Huaqing Pool(华清池) the Terracotta Army(兵马俑)
Dear Richard,
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Your friend,
Li Hua
9 . For Schultz, a 77-year-old man, this is a chance of a lifetime. Schultz is part of a group of around 50 Germans who are on a bus journey along the ancient Silk (丝绸) Road.
Speaking of his journey, he says: “I have been deeply interested in the Silk Road since I was a child, but now I finally have a chance to experience (体验) it.”
The two-month bus journey will take the group through Germany, Russia, and other 4 European countries. They will then enter China from the country’s western part. It will be an unforgettable memory for them.
Nearly half of the 13,000-kilometer trip will be inside China. From Xinjiang in the west to Shanghai in the east, the German visitors will see more than 20 Chinese cities. “We have managed the trip of the Silk Road for around 10 years. An increasing number of people, not only from German-speaking countries, have been joining us," says Liu Guoqiang from China Tours.
Almost 26 million foreigners traveled to China in 2015, and about 5 million of them were from Europe. Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai and the Changjiang River are traditional Chinese travel destinations for European tourists. Speaking of where he wants to go, Schultz says, “Compared with modern cities, the culture in western China attracts me more.
As Shi Xiang, head of the China Tours, says, “Being a new brand (品牌) to attract foreign visitors, the Silk Road is good for people to know more about China, especially the northwestern part of the country.”
1. How will the group of around 50 Germans have the tour?| A．By car. | B．By train. | C．By subway. | D．By bus. |
| A．From Beijing. | B．From the western part of China. |
| C．From the eastern part of China. | D．From Shanghai. |
| A．For around 10 years. | B．For 26 months. |
| C．For 2 months. | D．For about 20 years. |
| A．标志 | B．道路 | C．目的地 | D．品牌 |
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