1 . Chester is one of the best cities in the UK. As soon as you arrive in Chester you will appreciate the city’s unique atmosphere and sense of history. Founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, much of the Roman influence remains and Chester’s city walls are the most complete in Britain. Combined with history and heritage(遗产), Chester is a dynamic city full of bars, pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants for you to discover, tempting you to visit again and again.
Travelling to Chester?Chester is easily accessible by many means of transport — whether you are travelling by rail, car, bus or plane. Please check our route planner below to help you plan your journey to Chester. Once you arrive in the city there are numerous car parks; however, during rush hours the easiest way to travel in Chester city centre is via park and ride facilities, which are parking lots with public transportation.
Hotels?From bed & breakfasts to the luxury of Chester’s only five star hotel, Chester has all covered. Whether your trip is for business or pleasure your room is just a click away!
Sightseeing and Tours?One of the best ways to see Chester is by a guided tour and you have a variety to choose from. Whether you choose the traditional guided walk, to be guided around Chester’s historical landmarks by bus or to take a boat down the River Dee, you will sure enjoy the delights of Chester.
1. What can we know about Chester from the first paragraph?| A．It is a newly built city. |
| B．It is the best city in the UK. |
| C．It is rich in the deep culture and modern touch. |
| D．Many of its city walls were completed by British people. |
| A．By bus. | B．By bicycle. |
| C．By rail. | D．By taxi. |
| A．Choose a bus tour. | B．Join a guided tour. |
| C．Take a traditional walk. | D．Swim down the river. |
2 . MUST SEE BRAZILIAN LANDMARKS
A country is often defined by its memorable and impressive landmarks. Brazil is no exception. Here are the must-see natural, and man-made landmarks that make Brazil unique.
Cristo Redentor
This is the large statue of an outstretched Jesus Christ that sits upon Corcovado Mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. The statue, over the years, has became an icon for the city. It can be easily accessed via the city bus that starts off in the Santa’ Teresa neighborhood.
Patio do Colegio
This small Jesuit College may not look too grand, but it is the founding site of Sao Paulo itself. Based on history and folktale, if this building was not built by Jesuit monks, the city of Sao Paulo would not be around today.
Amazon Rainforest and River
The Amazon Rainforest is the largest and most biodiverse area of tropical rainforest in the world. Contained within it is its life force, the Amazon River, which is the lar gest river in terms of volume and discharge (排水量) in the world. Together, these two giants create the most spectacular natural wilderness that one should visit.
Iguacu Falls
This churning (漩涡的) white water with thundering sound is a sight to behold. The name of the falls comes from the Guarani word meaning ‘water’ and ‘big’。 The falls themselves are separated into numerous smaller falls, and one large impressive drop, called the Devil’s Throat.
1. Which place can you visit by public transportation?| A．Patio do Colegio. | B．Cristo Redentor. |
| C．Iguacu Falls. | D．Amazon Rainforest and River. |
| A．Cultural buildings. | B．A large statue in Rio de Janeiro. |
| C．Natural wilderness. | D．The biggest waterfall in the world, |
| A．To introduce the unique symbol of Brazil. |
| B．To explore the largest wilderness areas in Brazil |
| C．To introduce four must-see Brazilian landmarks. |
| D．To display impressive modern Brazilian landmarks |
3 . Choose from great starter ideas or create your own vacations as you add activities and lodging (住 宿) in Nashville.
Grand Ole Opry Vacation Package
Nashville is the place to be for country music fans. The city offers so many museums and tours to keep you busy. With this package, you can have the convenience of bundling! Stay for three nights in your choice of over 85 hotels, visit the Grand Ole Opry, and attend the Grand Legends Bus Tour. This is a chance you don’t want to miss.
Romantic Getaways & Honeymoon Package
Looking for a romantic getaway with your significant other? With this vacation package, you can stay in Nashville for two nights and experience stress-free activities with a personal chauffeur! Take a carriage tour around the city where you are able to relax and take a break from your day-to-day life.
Downtown Nashville Vacation Package
The four-night Downtown Nashville Vacation Package includes activities that make sightseeing fun. Start with the Segway tour that includes several landmarks. Next, it is time for a trolley ride (观光 车 ) where you will witness the beauty of Nashville all lit up at night. Your trip also includes four nights of lodging so you will be able to rest comfortably during your time spent here.
Gaylord Opryland Resort Country Christmas
The Gaylord Opryland Resort County Christmas is stuffed full of holiday fun. It includes admission onto the Discover Nashville Inclusive Bus Tour as well as three nights of lodging at your choice of Nashville hotels.
1. What can you do if you take Grand Ole Opry Vacation Package?| A．Enjoy rock music. |
| B．Take a bus tour around Nashville. |
| C．Visit history museum. |
| D．Enjoy the country-themed atmosphere on vacation. |
| A．Romantic Getaways & Honeymoon Package. |
| B．Downtown Nashville Vacation Package. |
| C．Grand Ole Opry Vacation Package. |
| D．Gaylord Opryland Resort Country Christmas. |
| A．A geography textbook. |
| B．A health magazine. |
| C．A travel brochure. |
| D．A research paper. |
4 . When is the best time to visit Canada? It’s really hard to say, but your time can depend on what parts of Canada you plan to visit.
If you are foreign visitors who are traveling in Canada, it’s best to travel from south to north in spring and from north to south in autumn. The south starts warming up earlier in spring, and the north starts cooling off earlier in autumn.
If you want to travel across Canada in autumn, you need to think about the weather in different Canadian places. If you are visiting British Columbia, the Alberta Rockies, Ontario and Quebec, it’s best to start in Vancouver and travel towards the Rockies. It would be helpful to visit the Canadian Rockies at the end of September and certainly on Canadian Thanks-giving that happens on the second Monday in October, which differs from American Thanksgiving in November. Some attractions in the mountains start closing at the beginning of October.
In spring, it will be good to travel in the opposite direction. You can start visiting Quebec and Ontario in May, and travel westwards so that you get to the Canadian Rockies in June. If you travel around the coast of British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies, you should remember that the coast warms up much earlier than the mountains do.
When you are designing your trip, it helps to know the average temperature and the highest and lowest temperatures in the destinations you will visit, because temperatures will affect your holiday experience and the hours of daylight. In Canada, days are short and nights are long in winter, but in summer they are opposite.
1. As a foreign visitor to Canada in spring, you’d better travel ______.| A．from south to north | B．from north to south |
| C．from west to east | D．from east to west |
| A．It is warmer in the north of Canada than in the south. |
| B．Days are short and nights are long in summer in Canada. |
| C．American Thanksgiving comes later than Canadian Thanksgiving. |
| D．The average temperatures in Canadian Rockies are higher than in eastern parts. |
| A．No foreign travelers visit Canada in winter. |
| B．Canadians spend Thanksgiving Day in November. |
| C．It’s better for foreigners to visit Canada when it’s warm. |
| D．You needn’t care about temperatures when designing your trip. |
| A．Natural attractions in Canada. | B．The climate change in Canada. |
| C．The best time to visit Canada. | D．Plans for traveling in Canada. |
5 . If you need a reason to treat yourself to a short break this autumn, one of the latest exhibitions is sure to inspire you. The exhibitions follow a path of time and subject with your tastes.
Kunsthistorisches-Vienna
2 November 2022-13 January 2023
To mark the 450th anniversary of one of the greatest painters. Vienne will host the world’s first exhibition for Bruegel this autumn.
Three nights’ price from £795, saving £208 at the Grand Hotel in November and December
◆Includes entrance to the Kunsthistorisches Museum
Mauritshuis-The Hague
11 November 2022-6 January 2023
Peaking in the 18th century, British landowners enthusiastically collected Dutch paintings to display in their country houses. This unique exhibition brings together some of the finest masterpieces of the Dutch Golden Age.
Three nights’ price from £876, staying at the Des Indes Hotel
◆Includes entrance to the Mauritshuis Museum
Doge’s Palace-Venice
31 September 2022-6 January 2023
Celebrating 500 years since the birth of the Venetian painter Jacopo Tintoretto, the Doge’s Palace has brought together 50 paintings from New York, London, Paris, Madrid, Vienna and Berlin here, still visible on the wall of the main hall.
Three nights’ price from £859, staying at the American Dinesen Hotel
◆Includes water taxi transfers and entrance to the Doge’s Palace.
Uffizi Gallery-Florence
December 2022-20 January 2023
To mark the 500th anniversary of Leonardo’s death, his Codex Leicester ,containing sketches(素描)and notes on water and the environment, has been loaned from the personal collection of Bill Gates.
Three nights’ price from £723, saving £136 at the Deli Orafi Hotel in December
◆Includes entrance to the Uffizi Gallery
1. Which of the following exhibitions is available in October?| A．Doge’s Palace-Venice. | B．Uffizi Gallery-Florence. |
| C．Kunsthistorisches-Vienna. | D．Mauritshuis-The Hague. |
| A．The prices include local flights and the services. |
| B．The price includes entrance fee to the exhibition. |
| C．The hotels arrange to offer help for a private tour. |
| D．Booking expert local guides is a must for travelers. |
| A．By popularity. | B．By importance. |
| C．By cause and effect. | D．By time and subject. |
The number and quality of swimming holes in this valley immediately take us back to some of our favourite places in Kakadu or Nitmiluk national parks. The only difference here is that you don’t need a four—wheel drive and not a single thought is wasted on our old friend crocodiles. This dog—friendly walk follows the Bargo River through an open valley that gradually drops to a deep valley. It is a popular place for locals and can get busy on the weekends. The further you run into the valley, the less people there are.
Sirius Cove, MosmanSirius Cove is one of many quietly beautiful islands along the Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach walking trail. The deep, U—shaped bay, with a large, shaded grassy area is popular for picnicking families and dogs, who can be off—leash（不受约束的）all day on weekdays, and between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekends and public holidays.
Kutti Beach, VaucluseWe heard about it from a friend, but it took a few trips to find the entrance. Follow Wharf Road until it completely ends at the Vaucluse Amateur Sailing Club. Go right up to the building and look left. There is a very narrow set of stairs leading to the beach. Go down the steps and open the gate at the bottom. Follow the narrow road along the wall to the sand. The best bit? It’s dog—friendly.
MacKenzies Beach, TamaramaFrom whale watching hot place MacKenzies Point, follow the sloped（斜的）road to Mackenzies Bay, a dog—friendly, short—time beach that only appears every couple of years when the right combination of wind and sand on the normal rocky reef. They say you aren’t a local until you’ve seen sand at Mackenzies.
1. How can visitors best get to Tahmoor Valley?| A．By car. | B．On foot. | C．By boat. | D．On a plane. |
| A．Tahmoor Valley. | B．Sirius Cove, Mosman. |
| C．Kutti Beach, Vaucluse. | D．MacKenzies Beach, Tamarama. |
| A．It is difficult to arrive. | B．Dogs are allowed to go. |
| C．Visitors can relax at any time. | D．Crocodiles and whales are seen. |
| A．By car. | B．By plane. | C．By train. |
8 . If you like traveling, these less known places in New York City (NYC) are sure to create good memories that last a lifetime.
The High Line Park
The High Line Park has been only recently developed, so it is one of NYC’s most beautiful places and one of the most unique (独特的) places you could ever hope to find. It is nothing like your city park. Instead of being a park of trees, grass, and benches, it is built entirely on the top of an old above ground railway line.
The Cloisters
The Cloister is a branch (分支) of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which is located in northern Manhattan’s Fort Tryon Park. It is filled with gardens and medieval (中世纪的) art and buildings. If you’re looking for a memorable experience, it is sure to be a good choice.
The Dream House
If you don’t like art museums or concert halls, you can choose the Dream House on Tribeca’s Church Street. It was created in 1993 by a married couple La Monte Young, a musician, and his wife Marian Zazeela. In the Dream House, every move that visitors make in the Dream House creates a different series of sounds. Meanwhile, fantastic pink lighting guides them through their journey.
Greenacre Park
If you have ever wished you could sit next to a surprising waterfall, you can go Greenacre Park. Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan on 5lst Street, this “pocket park” has a 25-foot waterfall, quiet greenery and benches.
1. What do we know about the High Line Park?| A．It is full of tall trees. | B．It hasn’t been finished. |
| C．It has so many works of art. | D．It is built on the top of a railway line. |
| A．An old train. | B．Light of different colors. |
| C．The Middle Ages’ art. | D．A surprising waterfall. |
| A．The High Line Park. | B．The Dream House. |
| C．The Cloisters. | D．Greenacre Park. |
1. Where are drinks served all day?
| A．In the cafe. | B．In the dining room. | C．By the swimming pool. |
| A．Have lunch. | B．Go swimming. | C．Attend a conference. |
| A．The updated program. | B．The high temperature. | C．The late lunch. |
| A．Some rooms are being repaired. |
| B．The General Manager can’t come. |
| C．A speaker isn’t able to give her talk. |
| A．Create more jobs. | B．Improve the air quality. | C．Close some businesses. |
