1 . 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. |
The Jiangsu countryside is home to a lot of small beautiful water towns, many of which
One of these towns is Tongli, which is easily
Walking along the narrow alleys(巷), you can admire
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3 . How to take a family road trip
Road trips are a great option for vacation because they allow you to see multiple places in one trip and can be customized to what your family wants to do and see.
First, you and your family will want to figure out when you can take a road trip and for how long. You can have everyone sit down with a calendar and decide when you can take time off together. You may find you have a week at the end of the summer or a long weekend in the fall when you’ re free to travel.
Then you can map out your road trip. Plug in your current city and final destination into a website or app like Google Maps and start considering good places to stop to sleep at night and what sights you might want to visit along the way.
Last, have your car stocked with necessities like water, snacks, and first aid supplies in case of an emergency.
| A．Next you’ll need to decide where to go. |
| B．Too many clothes or valuables make no sense. |
| C．A successful road trip also takes some planning. |
| D．You can really gain a lot from an amazing road trip. |
| E．Another option is to use a website like roadtrippers. com. |
| F．You’ll also want to think about what to have with you to stay entertained. |
| G．Once you’ve determined what can work, have everyone add the trip dates to their schedule. |
The natural beauty of Fanjingshan ensures its place among the country’s top nature reserves.
Flowers are coming out pretty at
The Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve was established in 1978. It
To protect biological activity more
5 . Your Garden Escape
Even in the big city you can find oases (绿洲) of calm and beauty. From a royal palace to a classical garden, we recommend great green spaces to escape the hustle and bustle(喧嚣繁忙) of London.
Horniman Gardens
Homiman Gardens cover 16 acres with breathtaking views of London. Visitors can enjoy the Sound Garden, Meadow Field, and even a Prehistoric Garden, which features a display of “living fossils”. The gardens are very popular with families, and dogs can be let off their leads in the Meadow Field.
Chiswick Garden
As a classical garden landscape in London, it was here that the English Landscape Movement was born with William Kent’s designs. Enjoy fresh bread, seasonal food, and natural wines in the award-winning cafe, while admiring the beauty of the natural scenery, spotted with impressive art and statues.
Buckingham Palace Garden
The 39-acre garden boasts more than 350 types of wildflowers, over 200 trees and a three-acre lake. The garden also provides a habitat for native birds rarely seen in London. A tour of the garden can be completed by having a cream tea in the cafe overlooking the Palace’s famous grassland and lake.
Kew Garden
The Royal Botanic Garden at Kew is one of the world’s most famous gardens and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have a walk through the vast garden, spot local wildlife at the lake, or get your hands dirty by trying a gardening lesson. Be sure to visit the Temperate House, which contains some of the rarest and most threatened plants.
1. What can visitors do in both Homiman Gardens and Chiswick Garden?| A．Study living fossils. | B．Enjoy fine views. |
| C．Appreciate impressive art. | D．Taste delicious food. |
| A．Homiman Gardens. | B．Chiswick Garden. |
| C．Buckingham Palace Garden. | D．Kew Garden. |
| A．To stress the necessity of garden escape. |
| B．To entertain interested garden visitors. |
| C．To introduce famous gardens to visitors. |
| D．To show the benefits of touring gardens. |
At Beaver Creek, The Extraordinary Awaits You Are no two snowflakes alike? The snowflakes we see in the winter are most likely completely unique from one other.
Beaver Creek is a great place to experience the beauty of the snow, with programs for everyone—from children, teens, and women-only lessons to small groups and private-guided experiences. First Track, from Beaver Creek Reserve, lets you be the first on the mountain, with an adventure that begins at 7:30 a.m. when you are met by ski professionals and taken on a private, guided tour—before the mountain is open to the public. Once you have skied, you are treated to a delicious breakfast at Allie’s Cabin. If you are looking for a higher level of comfort there is the White Carpet Club, from Beaver Creek Reserve. Located in the heart of Beaver Creek Village, it maximizes your time on the mountain by streamlining your access to it. At the club, there are private lockers and boot dryers, along with preferred self-parking and a slope-side ski waiter. A receptionist can assist with lift tickets, pass purchases, dinner reservations, and activity recommendations. Of course, there is more to explore during the winter in Beaver Creek as well. There is ice skating, snowshoeing, shopping, and spas—you name it, Beaver Creek has it. It is the perfect place to take advantage of the snow and be in the moment, in the mountains, together. The extraordinary is a rare combination of one-of-a-kind experiences designed to be shared with service that exceeds expectation. The extraordinary brings you closer to one another and offers a special place to belong together. Belong in The Extraordinary.
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| A．an early visit | B．an ice skating show |
| C．a tasty lunch | D．a free skiing lesson |
| A．Skillful trainers. | B．Quiet living experience. |
| C．Thoughtful service. | D．Good views over the mountain. |
| A．attract visitors | B．compare different programs |
| C．appeal for sports | D．introduce training courses |
In the heart of modern Beijing is the Forbidden City. It served as the political center of ancient China between 1420 and 1912 and now it is
The Forbidden City
The English name “Forbidden City” is a translation of the Chinese name Zijincheng. In the past, it was forbidden to ordinary people and that is
8 . Below is today’s schedule for Pacific Science Center’s programming. Daytime laser (激光) and planetarium (天文馆) shows are included in general admission tickets, but timed tickets are needed to enter the show. Please note: Planetarium shows have a limited number of tickets and sell out quickly. IMAX documentary and feature movies are not included and must be purchased separately.
TIMING
Live Science Shows: 15 minutes IMAX Documentary Movies: 45 minutes
Daytime Laser Shows: 30 minutes Planetarium Shows: 40 minutes
SCHEDULE
Show | Time | Place | Ticket |
| Dinosaurs of Antarctica | 1:00 pm | PACCAR Theater | IMAX Tickets Required |
| Preschool All Stars | 10:30 am | Building 2, Planetarium | Included in General Admission Timed Tickets Required |
| Live Science Show | 1:30 pm | Building 1, Live Science Stage | Included in General Admission |
| Laser Jukebox | 11:45am | Laser Dome | Included in General Admission Timed Tickets Required |
◇Pacific Science Center is a tobacco- and e-cigarette-free zone, including all outdoor spaces.
◇While pets are not permitted inside Pacific Science Center, service animals are welcome.
◇If you want to listen to music during your visit, we kindly ask that you use headphones.
◇Pacific Science Center reserves the right to refuse entry for ticket holders more than 15 minutes late for their exhibition entry time without refunds (退款).
◇All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
◇All exchanges must be processed at least 24 hours before the time and date of the event or reservation.
1. Where can visitors learn something about a prehistoric animal?| A．In Laser Dome. | B．In Building 2, Planetarium. |
| C．In PACCAR Theater. | D．In Building 1, Live Science Stage. |
| A．At 11:45 am. | B．At 1:30 pm. |
| C．At 1:45 pm. | D．At 2:15 pm. |
| A．Refunding the ticket. | B．Bringing a service dog. |
| C．Entering half an hour late. | D．Smoking in outdoor areas. |
9 . Going against the tide of flocking to well-known tourist destinations on vacation, a growing number of holidaymakers in China tend to spend their leisure time at lesser-known tourist attractions. Reverse tourism (逆向旅游)has appeared as a new trend among young holidaymakers in China.
According to data from an online travel agency, the number of rooms booked at hotels in less-traveled cities during the holiday was up 30 percent year-on-year. Bookings for four-star or five-star hotels in less-traveled places all increased at least 10 times. Some lesser-known scenic spots posted double-digit growth during the holiday. Baimaiquan Park in Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province, received 52,100 visits in the seven days, up 15.78 percent year-over-year.
Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled places to save on the cost of trips to popular destinations. In addition, lesser-known attractions are not as “commercial” as developed ones and are able to offer more actual experiences and natural encounters. Essentially speaking, total relaxation is becoming a real expectation for many people when they travel. Changes in demand may be the fundamental reason for the popularity of reverse tourism. COVID-19 is another key factor fueling reverse tourism. As precautionary measures continue, traveling has an unpredictable quality. Travelers have thus become more cautious and tend to choose local attractions or places with fewer tourists.
“The rise of reverse tourism is not a bad thing,” said Zhengzhou Daily. It means that vacationers now have more options, which brings more possibilities to the tourism market. More importantly, it noted, the trend is set to force popular destinations to improve themselves instead of resting on their past honor.
Jiang Han, a senior researcher, said that reverse tourism will become one of the future directions for the market. To give a real boost to the tourism market, Jiang suggested that more efforts be made to tap the potential of underrated (被低估了的), lesser-known destinations. It is necessary to dig deeper into the local customs and highlight the local characteristics to improve the quality of local tourism.
1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?| A．The popularity of travel agency in China. |
| B．The contributions of tourism to the economy. |
| C．The high income of hotels during holidays. |
| D．The increasing trend of reverse tourism in China. |
| A．The effect of COVID-19. |
| B．Holidaymakers’ changing needs for travel. |
| C．No improvements in famous spots. |
| D．The cheaper prices of the less-traveled places. |
| A．It will drop with the recovery of economy. |
| B．It benefits both tourists and the tourism market. |
| C．It is helpful to spread local culture to tourists. |
| D．It stops the development of the famous resorts. |
| A．Finding the potential and features of less-traveled attractions. |
| B．Improving the management of the local tourism. |
| C．Upgrading the facilities in tourist areas. |
| D．Highlighting the local tourism through media. |
10 . The summer months are fast approaching, and the excitement of new adventures and outdoor experiences are on the horizon (地平线). Now is the time to start booking locations for camping and van sites. But where to go? Which one to choose? Here are some useful tips for you.
Choosing the best campground location
Everyone has different needs when it comes to booking an ideal spot for spending time outdoors. Contact the campground directly and well in advance and ask what campsites and areas tend to be the best fit for what you’re looking for, such as family-friendly, older crowds or quieter grounds. For a less crowded experience, book your stay during the week instead of the weekend. Some of the most popular destinations for camping in America include the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which boasts (拥有) wildflowers, hiking and a scenic 11-mile ring road that can be walked or cycled; Yosemite National Park is one of the most popular places to put up a tent, with 13 campgrounds to choose from, including camping with an RV; the Mojave and the Colorado desert meet at Joshua Tree National Park, an ideal spot to park an RV.
Where to set up a tent
Location! This is vital when considering where you will be setting up shop, especially when it comes to a good night’s rest. Find a flat and dry campsite and build the tent on higher ground in case it rains so it won’t get flooded. Look for natural elements to help keep you warm. Trees and large rocks will keep the wind out and the warmth in. Be aware that the campsite should be close to things such as toilets, water, roads and playgrounds.
1. What should you do to have a pleasant camping?| A．Telephone the campground on arrival. | B．Choose to go with friendly families |
| C．Go camping during the week. | D．Set up the tent on the weekend. |
| A．The Colorado desert. | B．Joshua Tree National Park. |
| C．Yosemite National Park. | D．The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. |
| A．On the level and warm place. | B．On the high and flat place. |
| C．Next to large rocks. | D．On the place near big trees. |
