Stamp collecting has recently emerged as a fresh and innovative approach for young people to document their travels. Instead of
Shi Junchu, 29, from Yunnan province, came across stamp collecting three years ago while traveling in Wuhan, Hubei province. She found it to be a better way of commemorating her travels
“Stamp collecting has added more meaning to my travels. Turning the pages of those notebooks
She currently operates a private museum in Kunming. Since last October, she has also introduced stamp-collecting services
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. |
| A．Promote wreath-making. | B．Sing to the piano. |
| C．Make crafts alone. | D．Get close to Victoria. |
| A．Roaring Camp | B．Open Studios Tour |
| C．Life on the Ranch | D．Seymour Marine Discovery Center |
1. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
| A．Must-see books. |
| B．Places to travel. |
| C．Important travel experiences. |
| A．The rock. | B．The islands. | C．The ancient city. |
| A．The coast. | B．Sand stones. | C．Its culture. |
| A．In the early morning. |
| B．At late night. |
| C．At noon. |
| A．Sicily. | B．Rome. | C．Florence. |
1. What makes the woman excited?
| A．A new computer. |
| B．A trip to England. |
| C．Good exam results. |
| A．Work. | B．Study. | C．Travel. |
| A．Co-workers. | B．Family members. | C．Classmates. |
1. Why is the plan for the visitors changed?
| A．Lack of time. |
| B．Bad weather. |
| C．Budget cuts. |
| A．They are free on Thursdays. |
| B．They are close to each other. |
| C．They are open on different days. |
| A．At 1 pm. |
| B．At 3 pm. |
| C．At 6 pm. |
| A．The National Gallery. |
| B．The Science Museum. |
| C．Victoria and Albert Museum. |
1. Where does the conversation take place?
| A．On a construction site. | B．In an office. | C．At a gym. |
| A．It is modern. | B．It is exciting. | C．It is dangerous. |
8 . 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. |
| A．In February. | B．In May. | C．In July. | D．In October. |
| A．Dark-colored coats. | B．Multicolored sweaters. |
| C．Light-colored T-shirts. | D．neutral colored, long-sleeved shirts. |
1. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
| A．Must-see books. |
| B．Places to travel. |
| C．Important travel experiences. |
| A．The rock. | B．The islands. | C．The ancient city. |
| A．The coast. | B．Sand stones. | C．Its culture. |
| A．In the early morning. |
| B．At late night. |
| C．At noon. |
10 . The Most Beautiful Seas in the World
Considering the most beautiful seas, it’s worth paying attention to the southern water bodies, although, without doubt, each sea is attractive and charming in its own way.
Coral Sea
If we consider the beauty of the seas, and not their coasts, then the first place should be given to the Coral Sea. The Coral Sea is a dangerous place for sailors, and at the same time one of the most beautiful places for diving, and all this is due to the unique coral reefs that are at its bottom.
Red Sea
The Red Sea is a truly magnificent place. It has rich fish stocks, a huge number of amazing creatures live in it, and the underwater world is exceptionally rich. Many corals live only here, and divers are strictly forbidden to break them.
Caribbean
This is the warmest exotic (异域风情的) place where not only the sea but also the plants on its coast please the eye. It’s located between North and South America, and on its shore there are a number of small countries. Many tourists come here, because rest here is inexpensive, and you can experience different cultural traditions.
Bali Sea
The Bali Sea is located in the Pacific Ocean. This is another paradise (天堂) for relaxation, receiving many tourists every season. The sea has a warm climate, creating ideal conditions for relaxing on the islands of Java, Sulawesi, Sumbawa, Madura.
1. Which places are suitable for diving?| A．Red Sea & Bali Sea. | B．Coral Sea & Red Sea. |
| C．Red Sea & Caribbean. | D．Caribbean & Bali Sea. |
| A．Coral Sea. | B．Red Sea. |
| C．Caribbean. | D．Bali Sea. |
| A．Because they can relax on the islands of Java, Sulawesi and so on. |
| B．Because they can admire the unique coral reefs. |
| C．Because they can see amazing creatures and underwater world. |
| D．Because they can appreciate various cultures with less expense. |
