Yucun and Xidi, two villages in eastern China,
The village of Yucun, located in Anji County of east China's Zhejiang Province, is often referred to as a “beautiful town” as its
Xidi
2 . Want to experience Berlin’s Museum Island? Love to pack as many activities and as much sightseeing as possible into your trip? Then we recommend the Berlin Welcome Card—Berlin’s official tourist ticket, a godsend to your bank account !
Free city guidebook
It comes with a useful guide, a removable map of the city and its main public transport routes. The guide also includes suggested tours and helpful tips as you make your way across the city.
Discounts from many attractions
The Card has over 200 sights and attractions as discount partners with savings up to 50%. With the Card, you get to experience them at a special price. Book tickets for museums, boat trips & guided tours online in advance and secure your desired date and time. When booking, select the tickets marked with the BWC discount.
Free public transport
Berlin is divided into the fare zones A, B and C for which you will need an appropriate travel ticket to use the public transport service (bus & rail). Section A comprises the Berlin inner city up to and including the S-Bahn Ring. Section B is located outside the S-Bahn Ring up to the city limits. Section C is the area around Berlin, including the town of Potsdam, the Sachsenhausen Memorial Site and Berlin’s BER Airport.
The Berlin Welcome Card is available as follows:
Validity 1 adult + 3 children (6—14 years) | Berlin City Center AB | Berlin ABC |
48h | €25.00 | €30.00 |
72h | €35.00 | €40.00 |
72h + Museum Island | €53.00 | €56.00 |
4 Days | €43.00 | €47.00 |
5 Days | €48.00 | €52.00 |
A.A German bank account. | B.A local travel agency. |
C.A budget-friendly ticket. | D.A free city guidebook. |
A.50% discount at Berlin’s highlights. | B.A map and a travel guide with useful tips. |
C.Guarantee of availability of tickets and dates. | D.Free travel for up to 3 children under 15 with an adult. |
A.€40.00. | B.€52.00. | C.€53.00. | D.€56.00. |
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Home to various key wildlife species in China, the Wuyishan National Park appeals
4 . I spent this past weekend exploring Edinburgh, Scotland. I went with my program group, CIS Abroad.
On Friday we took the train from London to Edinburgh and arrived in the evening, with just enough time to see around the High Street and have dinner.
On Saturday we visited different castles in the Highlands. The coolest castle that we saw was Doune Castle. The super great part about this castle is that it has been used for many different films, such as Monty Python, The Holy Grail, Outlander and Game of Thrones. In Game of Thrones it was used as the town of Winterfell, which I thought was great.
After Doune Castle we went to Deanston Distillery, which was built in 1966. We went on a tour of the facilities (设备) and saw how they made Scottish whiskey. It was great to see all of the effort that went into it. They showed us the storage room where they kept all of the casks (木桶), and there may be thousands in that room. One of the casks was from 40 years ago; the tour guide said that this cask would sell for about 4,000 pounds a bottle, which would be about 5,300 American dollars! I thought that was unbelievable.
The last day we had some free time to explore the town and shop for gifts. We also saw the most beautiful view of Edinburgh. It seemed like we climbed a million stairs up a hill to see the view, but let me tell you it was totally worth every step.
Scotland now has a special place in my heart. Two days is not enough to learn the city well, so I will certainly be back to one of the most beautiful places on earth.
1. Why did the author go to Edinburgh?A.To work as a guide. |
B.To pay a visit to the city. |
C.To make a film set in the Highlands. |
D.To plan a program about whiskey-making. |
A.It has a long history. |
B.One can buy local gifts there. |
C.It is well-known as a film-making place. |
D.One can experience life of Winterfell there. |
A.She thought highly of its quality. |
B.She was shocked by its high price. |
C.She was surprised at the workers’ great skills. |
D.She strongly wanted to bring one bottle home. |
A.Hard and boring. |
B.Happy but tiring. |
C.Long and colorful. |
D.Short but enjoyable. |
5 . British brothers James and Thomas Lindesay have spent months traveling across the Great Wall of China on foot. They
Their
His action and books influenced his two sons, who now share his
The brothers’ trip was
A.challenged | B.covered | C.measured | D.expanded |
A.desire | B.tendency | C.ability | D.agreement |
A.continued | B.jogged | C.journeyed | D.researched |
A.anxious | B.particular | C.serious | D.enthusiastic |
A.headlines | B.changes | C.connection | D.difference |
A.purchased | B.recommended | C.reviewed | D.authored |
A.pride | B.success | C.interest | D.faith |
A.buildings | B.sections | C.stages | D.villages |
A.preservation | B.length | C.foundation | D.origin |
A.familiar | B.satisfied | C.careful | D.busy |
A.gradually | B.occasionally | C.truly | D.blindly |
A.dreamed of | B.carried on | C.learned of | D.decided on |
A.tougher | B.funner | C.greater | D.shorter |
A.evaluating | B.exploring | C.repairing | D.monitoring |
A.memory | B.assessment | C.impression | D.understanding |
6 . Central Park
Explore Central Park, one of the largest city parks in the world and one of the most famous symbols of New York. Let’s have a look at its main sights.
Central Park is New York’s largest city park and one of the biggest in the world, with an area of 843 acres (about 3.4km2). This park is home to man-made lakes, waterfalls, grass and wooded areas. You will also find the Central Park Zoo, among other attractions in this greenspace of New York.
Besides being the city’s primary green lungs, Central Park is also a favorite spot for many New Yorkers. It is perfect for sunbathing, going for walks, or doing any outdoor sports. Something that we found curious is seeing so many people running with their babies in prams (婴儿车).
On Foot or by BicycleTo get to know some of the wildest parts of Central Park we suggest walking. However, to get a general feel for the whole park, the best thing to do is hire a bicycle and enjoy the scenery.
If you decide to hire a bike, you will find lots of bike rental stores around Central Park that are not very expensive.
Open TimeFrom 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
From 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays.
PriceEntry to the Park is free. But if you visit some parts like Central Park Zoo, you need to buy a ticket.
TransportSubway: Line 5, 6, 7, A, B, C and D.
Bus: Line M1, M2, M3, M4 and M10.
Nearby placesMetropolitan Museum of Art (447 m)
Guggenheim Museum (564 m)
American Museum of Natural History (688 m)
Whitney Museum of American Art (1 km)
The Frick Collection (1.3 km)
1. What can we learn about the Central Park from the text?A.It is home to lakes and waterfalls. |
B.It is perfect for doing outdoor sports. |
C.It is the largest city park in the world. |
D.It is the most famous symbol of New York. |
A.Hiring a bicycle. | B.Entrance to Central Park. |
C.Visiting Central Park Zoo. | D.Going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
A.In a science report. | B.In a geography book. |
C.In a fashion magazine. | D.In a travel guide. |
7 . Ciudad Perdida, Colombia’s “Lost City” is older than Machu Picchu. There are no trains or buses allowing of
Despite this, I couldn’t
The next morning, we were off early to
I looked down and
A.ultimate | B.endless | C.regular | D.effortless |
A.impressive | B.accessible | C.worthwhile | D.dangerous |
A.resist | B.obtain | C.take | D.find |
A.communication | B.contact | C.harmony | D.company |
A.buried | B.spread | C.bent | D.wandered |
A.disappointing | B.striking | C.challenging | D.amazing |
A.natives | B.visitors | C.guides | D.hikers |
A.similarity | B.expectation | C.bond | D.faith |
A.reduce | B.avoid | C.bear | D.experience |
A.set up | B.stirred up | C.set in | D.crowded in |
A.construct | B.pick | C.cover | D.explore |
A.advocated | B.predicted | C.persuaded | D.motivated |
A.aimed | B.pointed | C.shocked | D.wondered |
A.otherwise | B.again | C.though | D.instead |
A.popular | B.distinct | C.rewarding | D.critical |
Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar. As Myanmar’s
But in many ways Yangon has hardly changed at all. The city remains focused
One of the best places
Yangon
9 . Bike Rental & Guided Tours
Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the most economical, sustainable and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam.
Why MacBike
MacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children’s bikes.
Prices
Hand Brake, Three Gears | Foot Brake, No Gears | |
1 hour | €7.50 | €5.00 |
3 hours | €11.00 | €7.50 |
1 day (24 hours) | €14.75 | €9.75 |
Each additional day | €8.00 | €6.00 |
Guided City Tours
The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online.
1. What is an advantage of MacBike?A.It gives children a discount. | B.It offers many types of bikes. |
C.It organizes free cycle tours. | D.It has over 2,500 rental shops. |
A.€15.75. | B.€19.50. | C.€22.75. | D.€29.50. |
A.The Gooyer, Windmill. | B.The Skinny Bridge. |
C.Heineken Brewery. | D.Dam Square. |
10 . Traveling itself is an experience hard to be described in words.
Having grown up and lived all my life in a single place, I had a small set of friends since my school days which continued till my college days.
I totally agree that traveling with family and friends is fun and enjoying. But traveling alone is satisfying too. It’s among those few things that you do for yourself and nobody else.
A.I want to experience more. |
B.But all this changed with my first solo trip. |
C.I never thought I would travel alone in my life. |
D.I was so scared when I went to school first time. |
E.Every journey prepares you for the journey of life. |
F.The farther you travel, the more independent you become. |
G.After all you need to take care of yourself a bit too at times. |