1. Why did the speaker go on the tour?
A.It was the prize of a competition. |
B.John asked her to go with him. |
C.It was her travel plan. |
A.The drinks. | B.The food. | C.The waiters. |
A.Disappointing. | B.Amazing. | C.Terrible. |
A.She rode an elephant. |
B.She went to the mountains. |
C.She relaxed in the hotel. |
1. 你建议的线路;
2. 你的理由;
3. 注意事项。
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Dear Jim,
I’m happy to receive your email telling me you’re traveling in China this August. Of the two trips to Xinjiang and Lijiang,
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Li Hua
3 . China has a history of thousands of years, which gives it a lot of historical sites, which include the Summer Place, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army, the Potala Palace and the Mogao Grottoe. All of these are UNESCO World Heritage
The Summer Palace: China’s Largest Imperial GardenLocation: Beijing
The Summer Palace is China’s largest imperial garden. UNESCO added this 300-hectare site to the World Heritage List in 1998. There are numerous stores in Suzhou Street, selling souvenirs like antiques, snacks, silk, jewelry and tea. The shop assistants there are dressed in the costumes of the Qing Dynasty.
The Terracotta Warriors: First Emperor Qin’s Buried ArmyLocation: Xi’an
The museum covers an area of 22,780 square meters. Over 8,000 life-size terracotta soldiers and horses, and more than 10,000 bronze weapons were unearthed. The Terracotta Army is candidate for the title “eighth wonder of the world”
The Potala Palace: Masterpiece of Tibetan ArchitectureLocation: Lhasa
It was first built as the palace of Songtsen Gampo (617-650), founder of the Tu-Bo Dynasty. After being rebuilt in the 17th century, it was the residence of Dalai Lamas.There are plenty of precious historical relics in the palace, including over 10,000 Buddha statues made of gold, silver, jade, wood or clay.
The Mogao Grottoes:a Holy Land of Buddhist ArtLocation: Dunhuang
The Mogao Grottoes has 735 grottoes, 450,000 square meters of mural paintings, 2,415 colored Buddha statues made of clay, and more than 50,000 historical relics. All of these make the Mogao Grottoes the largest and the most significant land of Buddhist art.
There are some bestsellers including some of these historical sites●4-Day Lhasa Highlight Tour
●11-Day Classic Wonders Tour — Beijing, Xi’an, Lhasa
●16-Day Memories of China with Yangtze Cruise — Beijing, Xi’an, Yangtze,Shangha
You could always contact us to tailor your own unique tour of China’s historical sites.
1. Where can you buy gifts for your friend who is a tea lover?
A.At the Potala Palace. | B.At the Terracotta Warriors. |
C.At the Summer Palace. | D.At the Mogao Grottoes. |
A.magnificent mural paintings | B.Buddha statues made of jade |
C.terracotta soldiers and horses | D.grottoes with mural paintings |
A.The Terracotta Warriors is the eighth wonder of the world. |
B.The Mogao Grottoes is the most important place of Buddhist art. |
C.Only three tour packages are available for tourists to choose. |
D.The Potala Palace was first constructed for the residence of Dalai Lamas. |
1. Who is the speaker?
A.A tourist guide. | B.A radio host. | C.A travel agent. |
A.By bus. | B.On foot. | C.By bike. |
A.See a famous statue. | B.Enjoy the seaside scenery. | C.Discover the life of a noble family. |
1. How long did it take to get to Nanjing before?
A.2 hours. | B.1.5 hours. | C.1 hour. |
A.To have a trip. | B.To work as a teacher. | C.To visit a Chinese university. |
A.On a train . | B.At a ticket office. | C.In a waiting room. |
1. What will happen in 2022?
A.A new space lab will be built. |
B.The first space hotel will open. |
C.Astronauts will live in the space hotel. |
A.Two. | B.Four. | C.Six. |
A.Cook food. | B.Watch movies. | C.Have a video chat. |
A.Relaxing. | B.Dangerous. | C.Expensive. |
7 . National Parks, Wyoming
A bike tour is a great way to access busy national parks. This six-day trip is a big loop out of Jackson 5s Rustic Inn Creekside Resort and Spa, with stops along the way to check out hot springs, moose (驼鹿) and the grizzly bear. Available June to September 2022; $3,095, vbt.com
Death Valley, California
This three-day trip starts with a meet and greet in Las Vegas before exploring a ghost town, on foot. Then the biking starts through the desert, heading to a hotel in time to catch a Death Valley sunset. The next day ifs a nearly 50-mile ride to the edge of a crater (火山口). Available October 2021 through December 2022; $1,649, rei.com
Finger Lakes, New York
This 121-mile bike tour snakes its way around Canandaigua lakes and rolling hills over five days. It starts with a wine tasting, then lunch and a ride through farmland. With only about 30 miles a day of riding, there’s plenty of time to try local wines and have a spa. Available June to July 2022;$5,499, trek travel. com
Florida Keys
Unless you book a custom trip, tours that include teens and kids can be difficult to find. Keep younger travelers engaged by mixing bike rides with other activities, like kayaking (独木舟), snorkeling, hiking and stand-up paddle boarding. This five-day trip heads south from Miami, through the Everglades National Park, and out to Key West. Along the way kids can learn to fish like the locals while parents can relax in excellent accommodations. Available December 2021 and December 2022;from $3,999, backroads. com
1. Which tour is the most suitable for families?A.National Parks, Wyoming | B.Death Valley, California |
C.Finger Lakes, New York | D.Florida Keys |
A.Learning to fish. | B.Seeing wild animals. |
C.Appreciating the sunset. | D.Trying local wines. |
A.Seeing the world from a bike seat. | B.Having a taste of farm life. |
C.Exploring local food on a bike trip. | D.Getting the most out of national parks. |
40,000 people cross Tower Bridge each day. Now you can see inside it.
Glass Floor
The Glass Floor measures 11 metres long and 1.8 metres wide, including panels (嵌板) weighing 530 kilograms each. It is no wonder the installation (安装) took a 20-strong team to complete it!
See London life through the Glass Floor, from a unique viewpoint 42 metres above the River Thames, and 33.5 metres above road level. Watch the hustle and bustle (熙熙攘攘) of the city right beneath your feet.
Engine Rooms
Immerse (沉浸) yourself in this atmospheric space, where exciting interactivities, films and photographs will explore and explain the role of this workplace at the heart of Tower Bridge.
Family Activities
Our family activities are FREE with entry and are offered throughout the day. Drop in and join in on the flu. It is open to children of all ages but is particularly appropriate for those aged 6 to 10.
Relaxed Opening
Once a month on a Saturday. We host Relaxed Opening for anyone who would like to explore the Bridge in a atmosphere, including people with autism (自闭症) and any other needs.
Time: 10:30, 10:50 and 11:10. Please note that Tower Bridge will open to the general public again at 11:30 but you are welcome to stay for as long as you like.
Tickets & Prices
Ticket type | Price |
Adult | £10.60 |
Child (aged 5-15) | £5.30 |
Senior (aged 60+ with ID) | £7.90 |
Disabled child (aged 5 — 15) | £4.00 |
Under 5s | Under 5s |
Open daily from 9:30 to 18:00.
1. What is the distance between the Glass Floor and the River Thames?A.11 metres. | B.20 metres. | C.33.5 metres. | D.42 metres. |
A.Exploring the bridge until 7 p.m. | B.Seeing films about the bridge’s history. |
C.Enjoying family activities free of charge. | D.Experiencing a quieter bridge on Sundays. |
A.£18.50. | B.£15.90. | C.£14.60. | D.£13.20. |
9 . Inakadate, a Japanese village of around 7, 000 people, is considered the home of a rice field art form. In the early 1990s, local authorities realized that youths were moving to big urban centers in large numbers, and started brainstorming for ways of breathing new life into the village. One of the proposed ideas was an art form inspired by the local’s traditional rice planting, done by hand for hundreds of years. Called Tanbo Art, it involved the use of different rice varieties to turn local rice fields into giant canvases (画布).
The first rice field artwork was displayed in 1993, when purple and yellow rice plants were used to create a detailed picture of Mt. Iwaki. The project was such a huge success that Inakadate authorities decided to turn it into a yearly event. Nowadays, a viewing platform is often set up somewhere above the rice field, from which people can admire the unique artwork.
To create the impressively massive field artworks, the locals use a technique unique to Japan, which involves surveying the rice fields, perspective drawing, and the planting of various types of rice plants to create the desired visual effect. Tanbo Art has come a long way in the last three decades, with designs gradually becoming larger and more complex.
Some of the most elaborate (精心制作的) rice field artworks created in Inakadate have required the use of no less than 10 rice plants in color. The process starts in the spring months, and by early summer, the fruits of this labor become clearly visible. July and August are the best months to visit this famous Japanese village.
There are many locals who say that rice field art has saved Inakadate, bringing in impressive numbers of tourists from all over the world every year, and boosting the local economy. The success of Inakadate inspired other rice cultivating communities to borrow the Tanbo Art concept, and today you can find this sort of impressive rice field artworks all across Japan.
1. The rice field art was originally built to ______.A.promote its traditional rice planting | B.turn local rice fields into giant canvases |
C.promote the tourist industry of the village | D.make the village more lively and energetic |
A.farming | B.population | C.tourist industry | D.rice consumption |
A.early spring is the best months to visit Inakadate |
B.many countries also follow the example of Inakadate |
C.a viewing platform can help tourists enjoy the rice field artworks |
D.no less than 10 rice plants were used to create the first rice field artwork |
A.Travel. | B.Economy. | C.Technology. | D.Local news. |
Copy and paste schools
How will geography affect your future? For some children around the world, the environment they grow up
Maggie Grout was just 15 years old when she founded her NGO-Thinking Huts. Now 22, she is celebrating the
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Next, Grout had to find the right architect and 3D printing firm for the job. Using an architecture-scale 3D printer, the school was built layer by layer form the ground up. This method of construction decreases the need for concrete (混凝土)
What’s more, the NGO employed a local labor force and trained them to use a 3D printer so that they can build more schools on their own in the future. She plans to print another school in a