1. What does the woman like most about China?
A.Warm-hearted Chinese. | B.Mouth-watering food. | C.Breathtaking scenery. |
A.France. | B.Canada. | C.England |
2 . If you’re looking for a place to spend the Christmas holiday, we try to cover possible information within the posts on our site online. Here are some hotels and resorts that shine over the holiday.
Big Cedar Lodge
Its annual show, Home for the Holidays, features a series of events in November and December, including ice-skating and kids’ club activities. Guest rooms, cottages and cabins serve as cozy spots for winter getaways, and many dining options mean you’ll never need to leave the resort.
Aspen Meadows Resort
There are all kinds of festivities at the resort leading up to the big day, including snowmen building and sleigh rides. Holiday movie nights take place throughout December, and there’s lots of food to enjoy. The all-suites are perfect for family getaways with floor-to-ceiling windows providing mountain views.
Hotel Bennett
Visit this hotel for Christmas and you’ll immediately be surprised by the life-size gingerbread (姜饼) house made with pounds of candy. There are holiday stories on the night before Christmas Eve. Plus, all of the holiday festivities in Charleston’s downtown are just outside this hotel’s front door.
Jekyll Island Club Resort
At Christmastime, this historic resort hosts a gingerbread house decorating event and special holiday meals throughout December. About 350 light displays made up of more than a million lights can be seen in the resort’s trees.
1. Where is the text probably taken from?A.A website. | B.A magazine. |
C.A guidebook. | D.A newspaper. |
A.Big Cedar Lodge. | B.Aspen Meadows Resort. |
C.Hotel Bennett. | D.Jekyll Island Club Resort. |
A.They are located in the downtown. | B.They are all world-famous resorts. |
C.They all have special holiday parties. | D.They all have activities before Christmas. |
Zibo city in China’s Shandong province has
Zibo’s barbecue is different from other types in China as it
Zibo is now a must-visit destination for food
Fairy-tale ice sculptures attract hundreds of thousands of tourists into China’s Harbin.China’s annual Ice and Snow Festival, with
The sculptures, some of
The festival’s marketing vice director Sun Zemin told Reuters the average number of people visiting the park daily has increased
5 . Top 4 Ecotourism Destinations in the World
Travelling often comes with an environmental cost一but by choosing to travel more responsibly and sustainably, you can help to reduce the negative effects of tourism. Here are four destinations that have already signed up to a more sustainable way of life.
Costa Rica
So, you want to escape? Imagine a country that’s one -quarter national park, a place where you could hike in a rainforest in the morning and surf tropical waves in the afternoon. Imagine an adventure Eden where all kinds of unique animals run before your eyes.
That country is Costa Rica Conservation has been developed here since the 1970s, with measures to protect areas, close z00S and reverse deforestation.
About 80% of the Osa Peninsula is protected; much of it is in Corcovado National Park, where visitors can follow guided trips with local groups. Activity options range from rainforest hikes to whale-watching, diving at Isla del Cano and surfing at Cabo Matapalo.
Finland
It’s a nation where 80 percent of the territory is covered by forests Meanwhile, Finland’s air and water is claimed to be the clearest.
The Finish Tourist Board has launched the Sustainable Finland programme to help visitors plan the most eco-friendly travels and engage with nature and local culture, knowing every step of their trip has been looked at from an economical, ecological, social and cultural perspective.
Bhutan
Until 1974, the Kingdom of Bhutan remained closed to tourism. Then one day, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck declared Bhutan open to visitors. Today, only those who have booked guided tours through approved travel agencies can enter Bhutan. Permits are charged at a peak- season nightly rate of $250 per person, which includes a 37 percent tax that goes towards improving infrastructure (基础设施) and strengthening the healthcare and the education systems. This strict policy means tourism is controlled, with local life largely untouched by its impact.
Botswana
As one of the most convenient locations to spot the “Big Five”, Botswana’s infrastructure has long been under pressure to meet the demands of the world’s safari (游猎) market. Thankfully, the team at Great Plains Safari has been taking measures to minimize impact and invest in community-based opportunities to help local villages develop. One such measure is a kids’conservation camp, where children are invited to week-long courses to learn about their surroundings, the value of conservation and the role of environmental tourism.
1. What can tourists do in Costa Rica?A.Camp and swim. | B.Hike and hunt. |
C.Watch and catch whales. | D.Dive and surf. |
A.It is no longer a location to spot the “Big Five”. |
B.Children don’t care about environmental tourism. |
C.The government invests little in local development |
D.Its infrastructure has been impacted by the safari market. |
A.Costa Rica | B.Finland | C.Bhutan | D.Botswana |
6 . Do you know anyone who has gone backpacking? It’s a type of travel that is low-cost and independent, often meaning no fixed plans regarding accommodation or destination.
Last year,my best friend’s parents retired at age 65 and set off on a 630-mile trail along the southwest coast of England. Each carrying a 15 kg backpack, Mike and Lorraine hiked along cliffs,explored golden sandy beaches and even cycled. For accommodation, they didn’t pre-book but stayed in whatever they could find on the day, which varied from Bed & Breakfast to camping in fields full of sheep.
Backpackers are also known for travelling with little money, but few begin with as little as Othmane Zolati from Morocco. In 2015, he embarked on (开始) an almost four-year journey, but he started out with just $80. He zigzagged (曲折前进) across 24 countries on the African continent and filmed his experience, aiming to show the world the diversity and beauty of Africa, all on a shoestring budget. He said that he often had to do odd jobs and rely on the kindness of strangers to be able to afford to keep travelling.
A.So, don’t give up. |
B.But, forget this. |
C.But it was worth it. |
D.Some people can spend years backpacking around the world. |
E.Hiking is one of the most important parts of backpacking, which is very popular. |
F.They did stop for the occasional well-deserved cup of tea—they were in England after all. |
G.The word “backpacking” comes from “backpack”, a type of bag you carry on your back. |
As winter draws in, many flock to the south of China for its warmer climate and great beaches. However, those who are more daring head north looking for snowy adventures in the icy climates of Northeast China.
Harbin, whose name is said to originate from a Manchu word that means “a place for drying fishing nets”, sprung up from a small rural
The city flourished with the arrival of the Chinese Eastern Railway,
The city is
Apart from these festivals, the city has much more to offer, from its
While winter may be the best time
At the 2024 China Ice and Snow Tourism Development Forum
The park,
Also on Friday, the 40th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival — the city’s annual winter gala —
Liang Huiling, governor of Heilongjiang, said at the opening ceremony: “Heilongjiang has abundant ice and snow
9 . A company, called Mario Cucinella Architects, has made the House of Music, a solar-powered (太阳能的) building in Pieve di Cento that celebrates the town’s long-standing musical tradition. Designed to represent an orchestra (管弦乐队), the building is made up of nine small music rooms that connect to a central open space. The curved oak front not only helps to make sound louder like an instrument’s music box, but also ensures high levels of energy efficiency (效率).
Finished in 2017 after four years of planning and building, the House of Music of Pieve di Cento is located in the former Lamborghini (a famous Italian car company) production area that had been changed into a park. The recently completed building gets an advantage from a cycling path that connects the House of Music to the town center and beyond to an area to the south. There is also a wooden bench running around the building and creating resting places facing the park.
To prevent heat, cold, or noise from passing through the building, Mario Cucinella Architects used a special design for the House of Music. The flat roofs are topped with a series of curved and raised disks (圆盘) that help make unwanted sunlight change its direction and are engineered to bring more natural air into the building. The energy-efficient design was influenced by the architects’ (建筑师的) study of the site.
The nine music rooms open up to a central outdoor space that serves as a meeting area. The architects noted, “The House of Music’s outside lighting makes it a comforting place that encourages people to continue to do musical activities after the earthquake that shook the area in 2012.”
1. What was the purpose of building the House of Music?A.To praise the town’s musical tradition. |
B.To remember a famous local musician. |
C.To attract people outside the town to visit. |
D.To tell people about the importance of music. |
A.It started to be built in 2017. |
B.It is located in the town center. |
C.It is supported by a famous car producer. |
D.It is connected with other areas by a cycling path. |
A.encourage people to keep up their musical activities |
B.warn people of the danger of earthquakes |
C.make the building noticeable and attractive |
D.make full use of energy |
A.A solar-powered orchestra. |
B.The advantages of solar-powered buildings. |
C.A solar-powered House of Music. |
D.The future of solar-powered buildings. |
When you are going to visit Beijing, it’s likely that you’ll want to visit the Tiananmen Square.
The Temple of Heaven, including Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple), the Beijing Temple of Confucius and Beijing Zoo,
The Great Wall isn’t located in the city itself, but if you have made the trip to Beijing, you can’t leave