1 . Follow this four-day route, and you’ll lose yourself in the wizarding world of Harry Potter.
Day 1 Overview Edinburgh
It was in Scotland’s capital city that J. K. Rowling started to plot the adventures of Harry and his pals. With stoned streets, winding alleys and medieval (中世纪的) architecture, the city certainly has a few things in common with the settings from the books and films. She wrote the early chapters in various cafes around the city’s Old Towns.
Day 2 Overview travel to Fort William
Travel by train from Edinburgh to Glasgow. From there, you can take the West Highland Line toFort William. This is a great way to see some famous spots from the window, including the mysterious Rannoch Moor, the place where Death Eaters board the train in the movie Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows.
Day 3 Overview all aboard the Hogwarts Express
Witness the sweeping cinematic scenery of the movie Harry Potter by booking a seat on the Jacobite Steam Train. Stop for lunch in Mallaig and then make the return journey to Fort William. Please be sure to book the steam train in advance, as it is exceedingly popular. By the way, it runs seasonally.
Day 4 Overview lakes and glens (峡谷)
In the films, mysterious, misty landscapes frame the background of Harry’s tale, so it’s no surprise that the film producers chose the Highlands for many scenes. Spend a day wandering through some of these beautiful spots and feel the magical atmosphere.
1. Where did J. K. Rowling create Harry Potter at first?A.In Edinburgh. | B.In Mallaig. |
C.In Glasgow. | D.In Fort William. |
A.Reviewing the movie early. |
B.Booking tickets in advance. |
C.Bringing lunch ahead of time. |
D.Buying one-way ticket specially. |
A.Current Affairs. | B.Technology. |
C.Tours. | D.Biography. |
2 . The National Gallery
Description:
The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London. It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from the 13th-century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.
Layout (布局):
The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses the 13th-to 15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.
The main West Wing houses the 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titan and Veronese.
The North Wing houses the 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velazquez, Claude and Vermeer.
The East Wing houses the 18th-to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.
Opening Hours:
The gallery is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm (Fridays 10 am to 9 pm) and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.
Getting There:
Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2-minute walk), Leicester Square (3-minute walk), Embankment (7-minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8-minute walk).
1. Which subway station is the farthest from the National Gallery?A.Charing Cross. | B.Piccadilly Circus. |
C.Leicester Square. | D.Embankment. |
A.In the East Wing. | B.In the main West Wing. |
C.In the Sainsbury Wing. | D.In the North Wing. |
A.It is open for eight hours every day except Saturday and Sunday. |
B.You should pay to enter it and charges apply to all of the exhibitions. |
C.It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of art worldwide. |
D.You can have access to the more modern collections by a ground floor entrance. |
A resort (度假胜地) in Vietnam has opened a glass-bottomed foot bridge, the third such bridge in the Southeast Asian country,
The bridge
The reinforced glass
Guinness World Records keeps a list of world
The World Record Association is another
4 . Mia, 12, is now on a year-long trip with her parents and three younger brothers. Far from their home in Quebec, Canada, the family rode horses in Mongolia, kayaked in Cambodia, camped in Namibia and flew in a hot air balloon in Turkey, looking to collect as many once-in-a-lifetime memories as they could.
The memories really matter because unless science makes a breakthrough soon, three of the children will become blind, likely in adulthood. They have been diagnosed with a disease that has no effective treatment and no specific timeline as it gradually robs them of their sight.
The diagnoses came in 2015. Despite the grief, the parents were surprised to find Mia, then 7, was calm about it. She announced that she would need to start keeping her bedroom especially neat, with everything in its place. “In the future, I’ll need to know where things are,” Mia said.
“She’s finding solutions on her own,” the parents told each other. “We need to follow her lead.” And so the idea of a yearlong trip was born, one that would show the kids the world, in person and at close range – while the kids could still see it. For the next two years, the parents saved money and researched places to visit. “How we adults see the world and how kids see the world are so different.” says the mother, Edith. “It would have to be less about temples and museums and more about whatever caught their eyes.”
By the time the trip began to wind down in early 2023, the family had traveled 52,000 miles and visited 18 countries. Mia grew taller and when entering adolescence, needed more independence. Her brothers became more confident and outgoing. The kids were very aware that they had learned a lot. “There’s a lot of suffering, a lot of poverty, but lots of good and interesting things too. We should be positive.” said Mia.
1. What’s the probable function of the first paragraph?A.To lead in the story behind. |
B.To arouse the readers’ interest. |
C.To provide background information. |
D.To inform readers of a wonderful trip. |
A.They are optimistic about the children’s disease. |
B.They are surprised at their daughter’s creative ideas. |
C.They are proud of their daughter’s courage to face difficulties. |
D.They are open-minded enough to respect their children’s decision. |
A.The details about the year-long journey. |
B.The keen anticipation of Mia about the future. |
C.The changes of the kids physically and mentally. |
D.The impression Mia had of what she had experienced. |
A.Seeing is believing. |
B.Making the most of the vision. |
C.Man who travels far knows more. |
D.The eyes are the window to the soul. |
Few countries have as rich of a history and civilization as Egypt, so it’s no surprise that the Grand Egyptian Museum(GEM), which
The GEM, also
“Now many sites are getting improved,” says Egyptologist Nora Shawki. “Even
Though it suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, Egypt has a strong tourism infrastructure (基础设施), making trips here
Last month, a new bridge
Workers
Now the city is hoping
Some people
7 . Fascinating Activities You Can Take Part In
Boston Fenway Park: Guided Ballpark Tour with Options★★★★★4.8/5 1570 reviews
You will uncover the history of Fenway stadium and its beloved team, the Red Sox, and discover more than 170,000 stadium artifacts and 150,000 photographs. You can choose from 1-hour tour, a pre-game tour, or a 15-minute tour.
Tromsø: Snowmobile Safari in the Lyngen Alps★★★★★4.9/5 279 reviews
You will experience the spectacular Lyngen Alps while driving a snowmobile in beautiful scenery at Camp Troll, where everything is inspired by trolls. After taking pictures, you will head back to the base camp to enjoy a hot meal served around the fire.
Cairo: Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Tour★★★★★4.6/5 1243 reviews
You will see more than 100,000 excellent artifacts in Egypt’s long-awaited GEM. Among the collection, you’ll find 5,000 treasures unearthed from the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, which will be on public display for the first time in history.
Dubai: Tandem Skydive Experience at The Palm★★★★★4.8/5 212 reviews
Admire Dubai from a new perspective. You will feel an incredible adrenaline (肾上腺素) rush as you fly up to 13,000ft into Dubai’s sky before free falling at 120mph. You will have the entire dive documented by a professional camera flyer who will accompany you.
1. How many kinds of tours are available in the first activity?A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five. |
A.Guided Ballpark Tour with Options | B.Snowmobile Safari in the Lyngen Alps |
C.Grand Egyptian Museum Tour | D.Tandem Skydive Experience at The Palm |
A.Travel. | B.Education. | C.Fashion. | D.Finance. |
8 . Four Must-Eat Chicago Sandwiches
On a hit list of Chicago’s must-eat dishes, you’ll find various meals on bread. Let’s take a look at four of them.
Italian beef sandwichKnown around the city simply as a “beef”, this giant sandwich piles thinly sliced roast beef and green peppers on brown French bread, which has roots in the Italian American community in 1938. Dozens of Italian beef joints now exist in Chicago area, including Johnnie’s Beef in Elmwood Park and Plant-Based Italian Beefless Sandwich. The latter is popular among people who favor vegetable products.
Italian subItalian subs exist all over the country with different names. Chicago’s version originates from Vincenzo Graziano’s first sandwich store in 1922, who came to Chicago in 1905 without any money. At J.P. Graziano, now managed by Graziano’s great-grandson Jim Graziano, the Italian sub features hot pork sausage, plus tomato, red wine vinegar, which adds a deeper, richer flavor.
ReubenMade with roasted beef, Swiss cheese and salted vegetables, the Reuben was invented in the Blackstone Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska in 1925 and won the National Sandwich Idea Contest in 1956. At Manny’s, you can taste the classic Reuben served with the award-winning roasted beef, which is the restaurant’s signature.
Chicago-style hot dogDating back to 1929, a Chicago Red Hot is made up of nine ingredients (原料). They include an all-beef frank, a steamed bread roll and a salad bar of toppings. As one of the city’s most popular spots for a Chicago dog, the family-owned roadside stand, Superdawg Drive-In, has served hot dogs since 1948. If you order a Chicago dog, the really critical detail is that you can’t see tomato source, which would ruin the perfect balance of the food.
1. Among the four must-eat Chicago sandwiches, which one has the longest history?A.Italian beef sandwich. | B.Italian sub. |
C.Reuben. | D.Chicago-style hot dog. |
A.Johnnie’s Beef in Elmwood Park. | B.J.P. Graziano. |
C.Manny’s. | D.Superdawg Drive-In. |
A.Transport. | B.Health. | C.Travel. | D.Science. |
9 . 你的英国朋友Jim所在的学校要组织学生来中国旅行,有两条线路可以选择:“长江之行”或者“泰山之旅”。Jim来信希望你能给些建议。请你给他回信,内容包括:
1.你建议的线路;
2.你的理由;
3.你的祝愿。
注意:1.词数不少于50;2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,Yours,
Li Hua
10 . The British Museum
Welcome to the British Museum to experience cultures across the globe, from the origin of human history to the present. The entry can be gained for free if applied on our website.
◆ Open today: 10:00-20:30
◆ Last entry: 19:30
Plan your visit
Book tickets and plan your day including exhibitions, facilities, access, food and travel. Book your free ticket to guarantee Museum entry and receive key information and updates before your visit.
Galleries
Please note that galleries in the Museum may be closed for maintaining clean or private events. All planned closures will be listed on the Visit page. Occasionally we may need to close galleries at short notice for safety reasons. We regret that in these cases we’re not always able to inform the public in advance.
Family visits
Families with children of all ages can enjoy a range of free gallery activities.
◆ Take on a Museum Mission
You can wander through selected galleries and complete five challenges. Find a variety of objects within the gallery, perform for a video using a phone or tablet, discuss an object, look closely at collection highlights, and pose for a photo shoot alongside the objects.
◆ Embark on a Museum Explorer Trail (路径)
Involving the whole family, each trail dives into interesting objects. Trails include Journey Across Japan, Africa Around the World, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and more.
◆ Explore with a Themed Backpack
This unique experience allows visitors under 16 to explore the museum in a fun way. Jobs in Roman Britain, best for ages 7-11, sees kids match modern objects with ancient objects; Sensory Support Backpack provides resources and ideas to support young visitors aged 3–11 with additional sensory needs in a busy museum environment; Little Feet, a backpack for kids under 5 for use in any area of the museum is also worth trying.
1. How could the visitors get entry to the museum?A.By informing the staff in advance. | B.By applying on the Internet. |
C.By sending email s to apply for entry. | D.By buying tickets at the door. |
A.For keeping clean. | B.For personal activities. |
C.For security issues. | D.For controlling visiting. |
A.Having some discussions. | B.Taking photos of objects. |
C.Doing the object matching. | D.Wandering around galleries. |