1 . China now has 53sites included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Let's have a look at four of them, which may give you some advice on your next travel plan.
Huangshan Mountain
Huangshan, known as “the loveliest mountain of China”, lies in the south of Anhui Province in eastern China. The scenic area covers 154 square kilometers, and is famous for its peaks, rocks, pines, clouds and springs. It also has a rich cultural heritage.
Longmen Grottoes
The Longmen Grottoes(石窟) lies in the south of Luoyang city, Henan Province. It includes the largest collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang dynasties, and show the achievements of Chinese stone carving(雕刻).
Gulangyu Island
Located on the entry of the Jiulong River, the island was occupied by at least a dozen countries, including Great Britain, France and Japan. With such a harmonious mixture of Western music and Eastern culture, Gulangyu is naturally referred to as the “island of music”. It is famous for its outstanding musicians and musical instruments.
Ancient villages in southern Anhui
Lying in southern Anhui, Xidi and Hongcun have a high historical and artistic value in architecture. The villages show the architectural features of the Huizhou-styled living houses in the period of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Xidi and Hongcun were added onto the list on November 30,2000.
1. In which place can you admire the western music according to the writing?| A．Huangshan Mountain | B．Gulangyu Island |
| C．Longmen Grottoes | D．Ancient villages in southern Anhui |
| A．A couple who want to see natural scenery. |
| B．A college student who loves the history of Tang and carving. |
| C．A professor who plans to admire the Huizhou-styled architecture. |
| D．A family who’d like to experience the mixture of Chinese and Western cultures. |
| A．A travel guidebook | B．A history textbook |
| C．A scientific fiction | D．An entertainment magazine |
2 . Collectively known as Hengdian World Studios, the Theme Scenic Areas is the largest live-action shooting base in China composed of a number of scenic building clusters, featuring characteristics of different eras. The following are four theme areas and some necessary information.
Dream Valley
It is a large-scale night film & TV experience theme park. Dream Valley consists of Dream Culture Village, Aquatic World, Children’s Dream Works, Jiangnan Water Town and Dreamy Dolphin Bay. It is a must-go summer aquatic park enjoying a variety of recreation facility and mainly displaying the natural phenomenon such as volcano outbreak and torrential rain and natural landscape.
Chinese Culture Park
It is a unique park themed on Chinese culture and a preferred destination of historic and artistic significance for appreciating, entertaining and experiencing with distinctive pattern and appearance. It is also the filming location of Chinese Paladin, Legend of the Ancient Sword, Schemes of a Beauty and Eternal Love of Dream.
Dreamful spring valley (Hot-spring Resort)
It is a large health preservation resort and recreational vacation base. It is surrounded by mountains with waters running through and integrates health preservation with hot spring, entertainment, and ecological sightseeing, suitable for family vacation as well as various celebrations, meetings and other activities.
Defense Technology Park
With weaponry in kind and models, it is divided into Exhibition Area and Military Training Area. The park has fully demonstrated China’s military equipment in various periods and the development history of China’s aerospace industry.
Tickets:
Please book the ticket in advance via the official website and official WeChat account of Hengdian World Studios.
| Ticket type | Price | |
| Adult | 1-day | ¥330 |
| 2-day | ¥500 | |
| Children aged 8 to 13 can enjoy a 20% discount on tickets. A child aged below 8 can entry for free when accompanied by an adult | ||
Admission:
Please bring the original ID card or passport registered at the time of purchase upon admission.
1. Which would be the best choice if you want to watch the performance of volcanic eruption?| A．Dream Valley |
| B．Chinese Culture Park |
| C．Dreamful spring valley |
| D．Defense Technology Park |
| A．You can learn about Chinese culture there. |
| B．It is in the Military Training Area. |
| C．You can hold your birthday party there. |
| D．You can learn about the history of China’s space exploration. |
| A．¥600. |
| B．¥900. |
| C．¥1,100. |
| D．¥1,400. |
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Tuscany embodies much that Italy is famous for, possessing more historical monuments than any other country on earth. Its cities, Florence, Siena and Pisa, together with smaller towns and medieval villages like Lucca and San Gimignano, house some of the world’s finest artistic treasures. Combine this with the beauty of it’s countryside, an enviable climate and one of the world’s great cuisines, and you have all the ingredients for a superb holiday.
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See Pisa, its Leaning Tower and explore charming Lucca
Explore the beautiful Tuscan countryside
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1. What can you do while visiting the Tuscan countryside during the tour?| A．Visit the Uffizi art gallery. |
| B．Taste the local food. |
| C．Visit the Leaning Tower. |
| D．Enjoy many splendid high-rise towers. |
| A．Each person should pay £1289 to join the eight-day tour. |
| B．Round trip flights and hotel transfers for this trip are provided by the travel agency. |
| C．Single rooms are available without any additional cost. |
| D．People will no longer be able to book the group tour in 2023. |
| A．Travel. |
| B．Finance. |
| C．Sports. |
| D．Food. |
4 . Best Parks to See Wildlife
A recent report from a vacation site listed the total number of species and sizes of several well-known national parks. Here are some of them to see the widest variety of animals.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
Number of species per square meter: 317
Located 20 miles southwest of Cleveland, Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a mixed ecosystem of forest and wetlands sheltering a variety of animals. From the boardwalk at Beaver Marsh, watch for water-loving mammals or snapping turtles (鳄龟) that can weigh as much as 55 pounds each. More than 200 bird species live in the park.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
Number of species per square meter: 286
The representative for Carlsbad Caverns is the Brazilian free-tailed bat. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of the furry, big-eared creatures live in these caves in southeastern New Mexico, attracting crowds at sunset with their spectacular out Nlight. The Brazilians are one of he 17 bat species that nest at Carlsbad. You might also encounter wild pigs and cave swallows.
Acadia National Park, Maine
Number of species per square meter: 242
The Atlantic Ocean meets the Maine coast at this popular park on Mount Desert Island, providing habitat for wildlife with feet and flippers (鳍状肢) . From the shore, scan the water for the heads of harbor porpoises (鼠海豚) and gray seals.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
Number of species per square meter: 219
In western Colorado, the 2, 722 feet between this park s canyon edge and the Gunnison River below support numerous wildlife habitats. Experienced climbers and hikers who adventure into the inner canyon find collared lizards and mule deer.
1. Which park has the fewest species per square meter?| A．Acadia National Park. | B．Carlsbad Caverns National Park. |
| C．Cuyahoga Valley National Park. | D．Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park |
| A．Playing with turtles weighing over 55 pounds. |
| B．Watching crowds of flying bats at sunset. |
| C．Meeting wild pigs in forests and wetlands. |
| D．Observing 17 swallow species nesting in the city. |
| A．gray seals. | B．coastal scenery. |
| C．collared lizards. | D．harbor porpoises. |
