1 . Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Science Sunday is for everyone interested in the world around them, whose lectures are designed to make science interesting and “user-friendly” for everyone. Lectures are one hour long. Doors open to the lecture hall at 1:00 pm. Lecture passes are available at the admissions counter at 12:30 pm. Seating is limited and first-come, first-served. No late seating. Lectures include time for a few questions at the end.

Life on the Ranch

Celebrate the warmth of the holiday season with crafts, games, music, and enjoyment from the early 20th century. We’ll busy your hands with holiday wreath-making (花冠), invite you to join in an old-fashioned sing-along around the player piano, and provide you with materials to make Victorian and Mexican holiday crafts. Come play games, take a draft-horse carriage ride, decorate the tree, and create decorations to bring home to your own tree.

Open Studios Tour

Explore the hidden world of art! Visit artists in their studios, learn about their processes, purchase original works of art. Free mobile app and printed guide have artist information and maps. Open Studios is a free self-guided tour, produced by Arts Council Santa Cruz County, which invites the public into more than 300 artist studios across Santa Cruz County.

Roaring Camp

Step into the incredible world of steam power at the Steam & Harvest Festival. Welcome Fall with traditional children’s activities like candle making, and gold panning. See a variety of steam and belt-powered equipment on display. Admission is free for the whole family.

1. What can visitors do if they attend Science Sunday lectures?

A．Show up at 2:30 pm.	B．Explore the hidden world of art.
C．Be able to ask questions.	D．Change attitudes to oceans.

2. What can visitors do at Life on the Ranch?

A．Promote wreath-making.	B．Sing to the piano.
C．Make crafts alone.	D．Get close to Victoria.

3. Which of the following highlights art?

A．Roaring Camp	B．Open Studios Tour
C．Life on the Ranch	D．Seymour Marine Discovery Center

2 . Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Getting There

The easiest way to get to Amboseli is by air. Airkenya has daily flights from Wilson Airport in Nairobi and Mombasa Air Safari to Amboseli from Mombasa, Malindi and Diani on the Kenyan Coast. The drive from Nairobi is 4 hours. The road is paved to Namanga but the remaining 75km to Amboseli’s Meshanani Gate is over a rough dirt road. It takes roughly 2.5 hours to cover the 94km between the Chyulu Gate in Tsavo West and Amboseli. The passage on this road should be undertaken only in the presence of an armed convoy. A four-wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended.

When to Travel

The best time to visit Amboseli National Park is the dry season from January through April and June through October when vegetation is thin and animals congregate at the water holes making them easy to spot. The long rains are in April and May and short rains in November and December.

Health & Safety

Amboseli lies in a malaria risk area and travelers’ diarrhea is a common ailment affecting tourists in Kenya. When packing your suitcase don’t forget to include neutral colored, long-sleeved shirts and trousers, DEET insect repellent and high factor sunscreen. Sleep under a treated mosquito net or in a screened or air conditioned room.

Admission & Fees

An entrance fee is charged and, in general, is included in the rate of the safari lodge or camp.

Things to Keep in Mind

Road transfers should be undertaken during the day rather than at night. Be aware and be weary of both small and large tricks.

1. What may be the best choice if we go to Amboseli National Park by land?

A．Going in a group on foot.	B．Going alone with enough food.
C．Going by car with guards.	D．Going by car with a family.

2. When do we have to avoid going to Amboseli National Park?

A．In February.

B．In May.

C．In July.

D．In October.

3. Which kind of clothes are suitable for visitors when they are in the park?

A．Dark-colored coats.	B．Multicolored sweaters.
C．Light-colored T-shirts.	D．neutral colored, long-sleeved shirts.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

On my trip to Dunhuang, Gansu province in December, I had an exciting experience of     1    (explore) Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟) in Dunhuang with 735 caves     2    (build) by believers from 366 to the Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368).

The guide     3     (random) opened one of the old caves at Mogao Grottoes and curious tourists began a journey of mystery. Following     4    tiny points of light from the guide’s small flashlight (手电筒), we learned stories of the past from the Buddhist statues and murals (壁画) in the darkness.

Some wall paintings represented musicians playing Chinese instruments, as well as complex gestures of dancers at parties in an ancient royal court. Others showed interesting and exciting scenes of hunting in the     5     (wood). The statues—even those     6     faces had turned black, and some having lost an arm or two to natural weathering(自然风化)—didn’t stop the solemn (庄严的) power.

Thanks     7     its being the off-season, my group was able to see 12 caves. Tourists, however,     8     (allow) to see a maximum of eight caves during peak season. When I     9     (come) out from the three-hour exploration, I was amazed that I had bought     10     (vary) souvenirs, which help preserve the memory and feel of the place.

4 . Chocolate Museums and Attractions

Chocolate is one of the most popular desserts in the world, served in countless forms. Serious chocolate-lovers always want to know more about it. These four destinations around the world allow chocoholics to indulge their sweet teeth.

Lindt Home of Chocolate, Zurich

Swiss chocolate has a reputation all its own, and the newly opened Lindt Home of Chocolate made an immediate splash with its nearly 30-foot chocolate fountain and over 5, 000-square-foot chocolate shop, the largest in the world. The museum has exhibits on how chocolate arrived in Europe and well-known chocolate makers. Lindt also offers special chocolate-making classes as a feature. Admission starts at $16. 50 for adults, with an additional fee for tours and courses.

Cadbury World, Birmingham, England

In the United Kingdom, chocolate means one thing: Cadbury. Cadbury World opened in 1990 in the Bournville village, where Cadbury factory starting in 1893 once located. It was considered a model village for workers at the time. One of the exhibits on this self-guided tour focuses on this area and how it impacted the company. Admission is $23 for adults.

Chocoversum, Hamburg, Germany

The Hachez company, which was founded in 1890, created the Chocoversum as a way to showcase their production without bringing guests into the actual factories. Here, the guides, called “ChoColleagues”, bring visitors on a 90-minute exploration of all things chocolate, from a real cocoa pod to the liquid chocolate used in bars. Admission is $22 for adults.

MUCHO Museo del Chocolate, Mexico City

The MUCHO Museo del Chocolate opened in 2012 in a renovated 1909 house in the Colonia Juarez neighborhood of Mexico City. The museum collection has fascinating chocolate-related artifacts dating back to the 17th century and exhibits well displaying the development of chocolate. During the tour, visitors learn how chocolate gained popularity. The museum has a store and cafe serving chocolate treats. Admission is $3. 50.

1. What is a feature of Lindt Home of Chocolate?

A．Its largest scale.	B．Its special courses.
C．Its lower admission.	D．Its famous exhibits.

2. When did Cadbury factory open?

A．In 1990.

B．In 2012.

C．In 1890.

D．In 1893.

3. Which best suits people interested in the history of chocolate?

A．Chocoversum.	B．Cadbury World.
C．Lindt Home of Chocolate.	D．MUCHO Museo del Chocolate.

5 . 印度博主Sam想到中国旅游，希望中国网友推荐合适的地方。请你用英语在他的社交账号评论区留言，内容包括：
1.推荐的地方；
2.推荐的理由；
3.出行方式。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头已为你写出，不计入总词数。

I’d like to recommend you a place in China.

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6 . Xi'an enjoys a reputations as a “Living History Museum” due to its rich, diverse collection of historical and cultural treasures. Apart from the Terracotta Warriors, there are also some other attractions in the city. Here are some of them.

Ancient City Wall

Xi'an City Wall was built in the 14th century in the Ming Dynasty as a military defense system. Now it is one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. The wall is now a landmark, dividing the city into inner and outer areas.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda （塔）

Situated in an ancient temple, the pagoda built with layers of bricks was built in the Tang Dynasty. It is traditional Chinese architecture. One of the main functions of the pagoda was to store Buddhist scriptures（经文） and figurines brought to China from India by the famous monk and traveler Xuan Zang, who stayed here for 19 years translating Buddhist scriptures.

Shaanxi History Museum

The Shaanxi History Museum, built in 1991，is home to over 370,000 precious relics unearthed in Shaanxi over the years, The museum consists of three main sections. Its collections range from bronze ware（器血）to pottery ware, gold and silver ware and mural paintings from the Tang Dynasty tombs.

The Muslim Quarter

One of the highlights is its local snacks when you tour Xian. The best food destination is the Muslim Quarter，which has a history of several hundred years. Consisting of a number of food streets, the area has become a famous attraction in the city for its rich and authentic Muslim cultural atmosphere.

1. In which place can you know more about Buddhism?

A．Ancient City Wall.

B．Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.

C．Shaanxi History Museum.

D．The Muslim Quarter.

2. What can you do when you visit the Muslim Quarter?

A．Great some bronze wares.

B．Eat diverse delicious snacks.

C．Visit some watchtowers.

D．Translate Buddhist scriptures.

3. What do you know from the text?

A．The Shaanxi History Museum has exhibits made of gold.

B．Xuan Zang died in the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.

C．The Xi'an City Wallis the oldest Chinese city wall.

D．The Muslim Quarter has a history of 100 years.

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Many Chinese have learned the classic tale of The Foolish Old Man Removes the Mountains back in elementary school. In the story,     1     80-year-old man attempts to move two mountains standing     2     his way by himself. Failing to make much headway, he decides the job would fall on his children after him. But his perseverance impresses the gods who grant his wish.

One of the     3    (mountain) is Wangwu, located in Jiyuan, Henan Province. Wangwu Mountain, named a UNESCO world geological park in 2006,     4    (cover) an area of 270 square kilometres, with the peak at 1,715 metres, and has many Taoist temples.

“The Yugong (name of the man in the fable) spirit is     5     visitors look forward to here,” says Gu Luyu, a local tour guide. “People dressed in Red Army uniforms     6     (see) moving around earlier this month. They are from government offices and companies,” Gu says.

It takes about two hours to hike up to the peak from the foot. The peak is covered in mist in the mornings, especially on colder days. The cliffs and views below are magnificent,     7     (especial) when the mist clears. Visitors can also see monkeys near a temple at the mountaintop. They aren’t bothered by the     8     (present) of people.

“We will build a street     9     (feature) local folk culture,” Gu says of an ongoing construction project at the foothill of the mountain. The project includes setting up food and     10     (tradition) Chinese medicine stores along the street once completed.

8 . Constantin de Slizewicz has been anxious to come back to China since early 2020.For the past decade, the Frenchman has been running a luxurious （豪华的）camping business in Shangri-La in the southwest of China's Yunnan Province. But in December 2019, he went back to France for a vacation. He usually goes back to France and stays there for two to three months, since there is little business due to the weather.

Following the outbreak of COVID-19, however, he found it difficult to return. Fortunately, his business partner Guillaume de Penfentenyo was able to get a flight to China at the end of February.

Previously, most of his customers were international guests from outside the country who were drawn to the beautiful landscape and scenery in Shangri-La. Despite the pandemic（疫情）and even in his absence, Slizewicz's company managed to attract new tourists, who were unable to travel abroad under the circumstances and discovered the joy of camping. "It makes sure of our operation," he says happily.

Last year, his team offered summer camps in Shangri-La for Chinese students who couldn't travel abroad. In autumn, many domestic travelers also signed up for his company's organized adventures deep into the wilderness.

Slizewicz first visited China in 1996 when he engaged in a three-month internship（实习期）. He was impressed by the Chinese people around him and was attracted by places like Guizhou and Yunnan provinces, which were well-matched to his interest in camping-a passion he has had since childhood. "I met people in the mountains, singing and herding their yaks（牦牛）. That makes the mountains feel special and alive,” he says.

1. In which season does Slizewicz usually take a break?

A．In spring.

B．In winter.

C．In autumn.

D．In summer.

2. Who were Slizewicz's main customers before the pandemic?

A．Chinese students.

B．Visitors from France.

C．Local people.

D．Visitors outside China.

3. How does Slizewicz feel about his business?

A．Surprised.

B．Thankful.

C．Satisfied.

D．Doubtful.

4. What's the main reason for Slizewicz's running a camping business?

A．His interest.	B．The friends around him.
C．The popularity of camping.	D．The peaceful life in mountains.

9 . Are you considering visiting some places in a few weeks, or a few months’ time, and are you looking for the safest places to travel? If yes, this travel guide will provide some places you can visit.

New Zealand

New Zealand has proven to be the world’s safest places to travel after Iceland and they are known for their wonderful dishes such as fish & chips, Hokey Pokey Ice Cream, etc. Whangarei Falls is a twenty-four feet high flowing water with a beautiful view that makes it one of the best waterfalls looking attractive in photographs.

Belize

A visit to Belize would give you experiences such as world-class diving, explorations of jungles, etc. When you are in Belize, you should try the following foods: Rice and Beans, Tamales, Stewed Chicken, Fry Jacks and lots more. Belize is known for Mayan ruins and caves, jungle adventures, and is also known as “Nature’s best-kept secret”.

Greenland

Greenland is said to be a place where you do not have to worry about crime, so you need not worry too much about your safety. It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, and it is the world’s largest island. Major tourist offers in Greenland include trips on hiking, tours on dog sledding (雪橇), watching of icebergs, etc.

Tunisia

Tunisia is said to be one of the most visited African countries. Some attractive places include its great capital city of Tunis, the beach resorts of Mahdia and La Kabash Square in Tunis. Tunisia is popular for her beaches which have this golden ring and pocket-friendly expensive items. Tunisians are always willing to help. Some of the delicious dishes that Tunisians enjoy include Traditional Tunisian Bread, Tajine, Meats, etc.

1. What makes New Zealand attractive?

A．Beautiful waterfall.	B．Jungle adventures.
C．Low crime rates.	D．Golden beaches.

2. Which place should you go to if you are fond of diving?

A．New Zealand.	B．Belize.
C．Greenland.	D．Tunisia.

3. What can be known about Tunisia?

A．Tunis is the world’s largest port city.	B．It is the most visited country in Africa.
C．Tunisians are both warm and friendly.	D．It offers first-class hiking experience.

10 . Canada Coast to Coast

Throw yourself into the beauty of nature, the excitement of the city and everything in between as you make your way through the beautiful Canadian sights.

Duration: 17 days

Price: $7,432

About the Tour

Let the rails guide your adventure on this 17-day coast-to-coast Canadian tour. The journey begins in coastal Vancouver, where you get on the famous Rocky Mountaineer for a beautiful ride to Kamloops. We get on the train again the next morning for a trip through the Rockies to Banff. It is in Banff that you have the chance to enjoy all the natural wonderful sights this area offers, with guided and independent tours through some of the area’s most famous sites. Spend the night at Lake Louise before visiting Banff and Jasper National Parks, Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Glacier route to Jasper.

It is in Jasper that the true rail adventure begins, as you get on VIA Rail’s Canadian for a 3-day train ride to Toronto. Upon arrival, you will have enough time to tour the city and Niagara Falls before moving on to Montreal using VIA Rail’s Business Class train. Use the day to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city before again getting on VIA Rail for the final leg of your tour. The beautiful sights of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick lie in Halifax, the place where this 4,000-mile tour comes to a close.

The schedule about travelling from Halifax to Vancouver is also available. You can choose either trip based on your travel preference.

1. What will visitors do at Lake Louise during the tour?

A．Enjoy natural sights.	B．Put up for the night.
C．Visit a national park.	D．Ride another type of train.

2. Which of the following shows the right order of the places during the tour?

A．Vancouver→Jasper→Montreal→Toronto.	B．Vancouver→Banff→Toronto→Jasper.
C．Banff→Jasper→Toronto→Montreal.	D．Halifax→Montreal→Banff→Jasper

3. What do Halifax and Vancouver have in common?

A．They have the same attractions.	B．They are very difficult to reach.
C．They have rich traditional culture.	D．They can be the end of the journey.