1 . What to See in Dujiangyan City
Dujiangyan Irrigation (灌溉) System
Dujiangyan water conservancy (保护) project makes full use of local geographical conditions of high northwest and low southeast, according to the special natural feature of mountains and rivers and according to water potential to draw water without dam to irrigate by gravity. What is great is that it exists for more than 2,250 years, and it produces more and more benefits. After the completion of Dujiangyan Irrigation System, the Chengdu plain became a vast rich land.
Two Kings Temple
Two Kings Temple is located in the Minjiang River right bank slope (斜坡) and it closes to Dujiangyan in the front. It was Emperor Temple originally in memory of the king of Shu and later, it was offered sacrifices to Li Bing and his son, renamed the “Chongde Temple”. In the main hall, there is the statue of Li Bing and his son and there was water conservancy quotes, poet inscriptions (题词) and so on.
Fulong Temple
Fulong Temple is located in the Lidui Park. It is said that Li Bing and his son were here to prevent floods by water control. So in the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty, in order to honor Li Bing, it was named “Fulong Temple”. In the middle of front hall there is Li Bing stone figure carved in the Eastern Han.
Anlan Suspension Bridge
Anlan Suspension Bridge is also known as “Anlan Bridge” and “Couple Bridge”. It is located in Dujiangyan Fish Mouth, known as the one of the five bridges of ancient China and is the most typical landscape of Dujiangyan. It was built before the Song Dynasty. The original bridge used wood block as base, hanging a thick bamboo cable cross the river.
1. By what was Dujiangyan water conservancy project mainly built?A.Wide plains. | B.High dams. |
C.Artificial rivers. | D.Geographical conditions. |
A.They were built in parks. |
B.They have statues of Li Bing. |
C.They were located on the left bank of the Minjiang River. |
D.They were the most typical landscape of Dujiangyan. |
A.It was built in the Ming Dynasty. | B.It is the earliest bridge in China. |
C.It was originally built on stones. | D.It is one of the five bridges in ancient China. |
2 . When the bus screamed to a stop in Nazareth, Israel, 5 Australian backpackers boarded and struck up a conversation with me. They asked typical travelers’ questions -- where was I going and why was I traveling alone? My plan was to travel with a friend of a friend, I explained, but when I called her that morning, she didn’t pick up and I had no other way to reach her. My stomach was in knots, but I decided to head out anyway, thinking I might run into her if I traveled to Tiberius, where we had planned to go together.
“Why don’t you travel with us?” one of the backpackers offered. They were experienced adventurers who would work for a few months, save, then travel for as long as they could. Their current plan was to explore the Middle East and Europe in three months while working in London.
It seemed risky to travel with strangers. but my instinct said yes. For the next two weeks, I explored Israel with the backpackers and learned to trust my instincts in all types of new and interesting situations. When they hook a ride, I took the bus, but when they wanted to steal into the King David Hotel’s swimming pool, I led the way. The world opened up to me because I chose to travel alone. I joined complete strangers, who become close friends. Years later, one couple from the backpacking group even flew from Sydney to Phoenix to be in my wedding. The trip was such a special experience that it gave me confidence in all areas of my life. Since then, I’ve backpacked alone across South Africa, sky-dived from 12,000 feet in New Zealand and even moved across the U.S. with no job lined up.
On my third day wandering in Israel with my new friends. I bumped into the woman I was supposed to meet. Though I was happy she was all right, I was grateful she hadn’t picked up the phone.
1. By “My stomach was in knots” (in Paragraph 1), the author most likely means that she was______.A.nervous of meeting strangers | B.sick of riding on a bumpy bus |
C.sorry about the impractical plan | D.upset about the sudden change |
A.Homeless but lighthearted. | B.Courageous but disrespectful. |
C.Jobless and poorly educated. | D.Warmhearted and trustworthy. |
A.she ought to stay away from the backpackers | B.she would get along with the backpackers |
C.it could add excitement to get a free ride | D.it might cause trouble to have a swim |
A.The woman missed the phone call with the purpose of traveling alone. |
B.Most of the backpackers became the author’s lifelong friends. |
C.The author considered it the best decision of her life to travel on her own. |
D.The author gathered the courage to be a full-time backpack traveler. |
3 . If you really want a taste of the everyday swing of Dutch life, a bike tour through Amsterdam is the way to go.
What is included in an Amsterdam bike tour
The bicycle is of course provided and included in the price of the tour. Some tours offer coffee and tea after the tour finishes. Every tour especially has its own theme and route. You can compare them by visiting webpages dedicated to a particular tour.
Amsterdam bicycle tour basics
These tours are usually between one and two hours long. They are guided by friendly and knowledgeable tour guides who are well capable in human interactions and Amsterdam information. What’s more, the tour guides usually know multiple languages and are used to overcoming communications barriers.
In case of bad weather
If it rains, no worries, you can choose to cancel your tour free of charge. This applies of course also in case of other bad weather or in case you simply don’t feel like taking the tour. The cancellation is easy, without question, and free.
Important during the bicycle tour of Amsterdam
Please don’t become so Dutch that you also regard the traffic laws. It is a fact that some Amsterdammers often cross a street or a bridge when they feel like doing it. That is why staying, alert and a little bit of biking experience can help you to navigate through the small city streets during an Amsterdam bike tour. Also, unless you are 100% sure that the weather will be plenty sunny, you’d better bring a jacket. When you start moving on the bike, the humid Amsterdam’s air can get quite cold.
1. What does an Amsterdam bike tour feature?A.It provides a free bike. | B.It offers coffee and tea. |
C.It has its theme and route. | D.It includes a free lunch. |
A.Ignoring the traffic rules. | B.Bringing warm clothing. |
C.Doing as the Dutch do. | D.Avoiding bad weather. |
A.In a history book. | B.In a research paper. |
C.In an art magazine. | D.In a travel brochure. |
4 . China is one of the world’s ancient civilizations and has the earliest outstanding bronze casting technology. Here we’ve created a list of 4 museums where you can gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese bronze.
Sanxingdui Museum
Address: Sanxingdui Ruin Site, 133 Xian Road, Guanghan, Deyang, Sichuan province
Hours: Comprehensive Gallery (the first exhibition hall): 8:30-18:00; Bronze Gallery (the second exhibition hall): 8:30-18:30. Last tickets sold at 17:00. Closed on the morning of Chinese New Year’s Eve
Ticket booking: 0838-5651526
General admission: Gallery ticket 80 yuan
Note: Children shorter than 1.2m (including 1.2m) can visit the gallery free of charge. The ticket must be used on the day it is sold and authorizes one visit to each gallery.
National Museum of China
Address: East side of Tian’anmen Square, Dongcheng district, Beijing
Hours: 8:30-17:00 (no entry after 16:30)
General admission: Free (passport required for entry), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@chnmuseum.cn
Shanghai Museum
Address: 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district, Shanghai
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@shanghai-museum.org
General admission: free (a max of 8, 000 admitted daily)
Hunan Museum
Address: 50 Dongfeng Road, Changsha, Hunan province
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) and the eve of Chinese New Year
Tel: (+86-731) 8415833, 84475933
E-mail: web@hnmuseum.com
General admission: Free (passport required for entry)
1. Which museum should you choose for your family to visit next Monday?A.Sanxingdui Museum | B.Hunan Museum |
C.Shanghai Museum | D.National Museum of China |
A.They are all free of charge. | B.They all set a deadline for entry. |
C.They all lie in the south of China. | D.They can all be available through E-mail. |
A.Science | B.Today’s News | C.Entertainment | D.History and Culture |
5 . Welcome to Santa Cruz County. It is home to rough coastline and it’s the main destination for many hiking adventurers!
California King Tides Are Coming!
California King Tides are coming back to Santa Cruz County, and this season you have even more opportunities to enjoy these impressive tides! These naturally occurring and predictable events are when the highest and lowest tides hit our shores and create an even more dramatic coastline.
Winter Wildlife Getaway!
This season marks the start of the best wildlife watching on the California coast! Migrating whales and many special birds make December and January the perfect time for a wildlife adventure.
Magic Monarch Butterfly!
In Santa Cruz, we like to celebrate all creatures great and small, especially those of the migrating variety. On one hand, we are attracted by the sight of a whale surfaceing from the depths of the sea and, on the other hand, we delight in the attractive magic of a flying monarch butterfly.
County Shores!
Explore Santa Cruz County shores, and you’ll delight in rock y tide pools full of unique sea creatures. While exploring local tide pools, remember to have respect for your surroundings.
Care & Safety
Never turn your back on the ocean. Sleeper waves are a real phenomenon, and can sweep you away at any time.
We know how wonderful it might be to touch a plant or catch a fish from its waters, but disrupting tide pool life harms its inhabitants. Even if you think you’re saving a fish that appears to be pushed out of water, it’s best to leave it be. The tide will finally return it.
1. What are California King Tides like?A.Unpredictable. | B.Splendid. | C.Ordinary. | D.Destructive. |
A.Spring. | B.Summer. | C.Autumn. | D.Winter. |
A.Handle them gently. | B.Catch them immediately. |
C.Leave them where they are. | D.Take them back to the ocean. |
6 . Surrounded by a charming poplar forest in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a woman dressed in silk, dances under falling golden poplar leaves, looking like a “fairy” from myth(神话). This is a scene from a video that has caught the attention of Chinese netizens who have seen it as one of the most beautiful tourism promotions on social media.
This elegant lady is not an actress but the director of the Xayar County(县)Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism—Renaguli Reheman. Reheman recalled that the idea to introduce Xayar county’s plentiful tourism resources through short videos was inspired by another official in Zhaosu county in Xinjiang whose short video of him riding a horse in the snow successfully helped to promote local tourism.
Reheman said shooting the videos was not easy. Thinking that having her ride a camel would be a good fit for a desert tourism promotion, she decided to challenge herself by riding the tall animal even though she was afraid of falling off. While promoting a scenic(风景优美) highway near the poplar forest, Reheman spent two days learning to ride a motorcycle.
Reheman is just one of the many local officials who are promoting county tourism with fresh ideas and creative methods. This new tourism promotion model has brought local tourism industries to life and more officials are learning from it through the county.
1. What is the woman mentioned in Paragraph 1?A.A local official. | B.An actress. |
C.A photographer. | D.An environmentalist. |
A.Caring and generous. | B.Brave and confident. |
C.Creative and hardworking. | D.Humorous and kind. |
A.From her friends. |
B.From a tourist. |
C.From a famous director. |
D.From a video by another official. |
A.Being a Star with the Short Video |
B.Tourism Booming After the Promotion |
C.A Great Idea Changing the Poplar Forest |
D.A Xinjiang Local Official Promoting Local Tourism |
7 . Lots of people dream of a beach vacation, but hesitate to take one because they don't want to leave a pet behind.
Find a hotel that is pet-friendly. Most hotels that accept pets will advertise themselves as pet-friendly on their websites.
Clean up after your pet. When vacationing with your pet it doesn't mean that all responsibility is gone. Picking up after it, whether that is when it goes to the bathroom or it makes a mess with its food, is still your responsibility.
Be considerate of others.
A.Protect your pet from the sun. |
B.Make sure you choose a beach that allows pets. |
C.However, there is no need to settle for a pet sitter. |
D.You never know how an animal will react in public. |
E.You could also try to stay with a friend who loves your pet. |
F.If you are unsure whether a hotel accepts pets, call it and ask. |
G.This is especially important at the beach where many people move around. |
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Last week, I went to Xi’an with two friend. We were excited about a trip. We spent third hours taking the train to Xi’an Railway Station. At first, we were confused about what to get out of the railway station. And then we saw a sign, which led them to take the subway. When we got to the subway station, some advancing ticket machines appeared in front of us, we bought our tickets quickly. When we were on the subway, we never thought it was such fast. It just took us ten minutes to reach to our destination, and we find our hotel soon.
9 . Christmas Light Festivals in the UK
Festival of Light, Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire
Longleat Safari Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary (周年纪念) this year. Huge lanterns take the shape of some of the park’s animals, and there are also lots of characters in Beatrix Potter’s book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemina Puddle-Duck and Squirrel Nutkin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the author’s birth. There is also a 20-meter-high birthday cake.
●£27.85, adult/£20.65, child/under-threes, free.
●10 Dec. to 2 Jan.
Enchanted Park, Gateshead
Enchanted Park is an interactive (交互式) walkthrough Salt well Park, just south of the town center, along a road of light with performances. The story being told is a Midwinter Night’s Tale, inspired by the 400th anniversary of Will am Shakespeare’s death. Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops.
●£8.00, adult/ £2.00, child/under-fours, free.
●11 Dec. to 27 Dec.
Christmas Glow, RHS Wisley, Surrey
The garden is shining with large lighted flowers. Some of the trees are bright, too. The glasshouse is decorated like a gingerbread house, and shows seasonal plants. There are lanterns around the lake. The cafe serves hot chocolate and apple juice.
●£9.90, adult/£3.60, child.
●20 Dec. to 2 Jan.
Christmas at Kew Gardens, London
Kew is a special place to visit at any time of the day or year, but the festive light show gives it a magical change, as the mile-long road through the garden is decorated with 60,000 lights. Some of the garden’s oldest and tallest trees are also beautifully lit along the way.
●£16.00, adult/£10.00, child/under-fours, free.
●24 Dec. to 2 Jan.
1. What can you do in Longleat Safari Park?A.Decorate a large glasshouse. | B.Attend decorating workshops. |
C.Pick some seasonal flowers. | D.Enjoy animal-shaped lanterns. |
A.On December 10. | B.On December 20. | C.On January 2. | D.On January 24. |
A.£19.80. | B.£27.85. | C.£32.00. | D.£42.00. |
10 . NEW DELHI—Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday inspected the bridge collapse site in the western state of Gujarat, where more than 100 people were killed, officials said. Ahead of the visit, Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Monday night during which he was briefed about rescue efforts.
The century-old British-era pedestrian suspension bridge (吊桥) collapsed on Sunday evening, with hundreds of people falling into Machchhu River in Morbi town, about 241 km west of the capital city, Gandhinagar. Reports said that 177 people were rescued and over 100 people were undergoing treatment at the Morbi civil hospital.
Soon after the bridge visit, Modi reached the civil hospital in Morbi to meet the injured. The prime minister was seen asking the survivors about their health. According to officials, search and rescue operations, carried out by teams of the State Disaster Response Force and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Indian navy, the Indian air force and the Indian army, were called off (取消) on Monday evening and began again on Tuesday morning. Officials said Modi also met with those involved in rescue and relief operations.
The local government of Gujarat has already ordered an investigation into the deadly collapse of the bridge. The bridge is a popular tourist attraction in the area. It was shut for renovation (整修) for seven months and was open for the public on Oct 26, the Gujarati New Year.
Reports said that around 500 people, much beyond its capacity, were on the suspension bridge at the time when it crashed into the river.
Police have arrested nine people including officials of Oreva, the company that carried out the repair work, ticket sellers and security men. However, the owners of the company have not been arrested. Oreva group is actually a Gujarat-based watchmaker company. Reports said that the watchmaker reportedly outsourced (转包) the “technical aspect of the renovation” to a smaller construction company, Devprakash Solutions.
Oreva has been accused of violating multiple safety rules, leading to the huge tragedy just four days after the bridge reopened to the public. Questions have been raised over why Oreva with no experience in construction was given responsibility for maintaining a bridge.
1. What did Modi first do after hearing the bridge collapse?A.He paid a visit to the bridge. |
B.He held and took charge of a meeting. |
C.He went to see the injured in the hospital. |
D.He met with those involved in rescue and relief operations. |
A.It was too old to repair well. |
B.It was maintained very well. |
C.It had a safety risk. |
D.It was solid enough. |
A.Making. | B.Obeying. | C.Breaking. | D.Replacing. |
A.Indian PM inspects site of deadly bridge collapse |
B.Police arrest security men after bridge collapse |
C.Modi is briefed about rescue efforts after bridge collapse |
D.Around 500 people are on suspension bridge when it collapses |