1 . With the beautiful snow-coated landscapes, winter reveals a different world of national parks with significantly fewer crowds. Here are some of the best national parks in the US for a winter getaway.
Acadia National Park, MaineBetween October and March, Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain, the tallest mountain on the east coast, offers hikers epic views of the first sunrise in the country. Because the roads are closed to motor vehicles during the winter, those who undertake the 3.5-mile hike from Park Loop Road are rewarded with a stunning view all to themselves. Snowmobiling in the park is another special experience for visitors.
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington StateMount Rainier National Park in Washington State is one of the oldest national parks in the US and a playground for outdoor enthusiasts in winter. Unlike other snow-crowded resorts, this park allows visitors to heartily enjoy snowmobiling, sledding and snowshoeing. Its hotel offers comfortable rooms with views of Mount Rainier, and tasty local dishes.
Denali National Park, AlaskaWith its remote location and minimal light pollution, Denali National Park is an ideal place for photographers to capture the northern lights during the aurora (极光) season, between September and April. Visitors in this crowd-free park can spot wildlife such as wolves and black bears, which remain active in the winter.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New MexicoIn northern New Mexico, Chaco Culture National Historical Park holds stone great houses, which were the largest buildings in North America until the mid-18th century. Accessible for most of the winter, the park can see fewer than 10 visitors a day in colder months. Photographers can capture landscapes amid the constellations (星群) by night.
1. What experience can visitors only have in Acadia National Park?A.The longest hiking route. |
B.The earliest sunrise in USA. |
C.Snowshoeing and snowmobiling. |
D.Comfortable accommodation. |
A.Acadia National Park. |
B.Mount Rainier National Park. |
C.Denali National Park. |
D.Chaco Culture National Historical Park. |
A.Snow and ice activities. |
B.A chance to meet wildlife. |
C.Cultural heritage sites. |
D.An escape from the crowds. |
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As modern technology brings so much convenient to us, traditional things are fading away. Take paper-cutting in example. When I was very small, it was too popular that most women could cut all kind of interesting shapes. Today I found that most of them had stopped to cutting paper, because they could buy it at a very lower price. Besides, young people don’t learn such art as paper-cutting, for they think this is not necessary to learn old-fashion things. Personal, tradition should not abandoned. It is the reflection of our culture. Even face the challenge, we need to inherit the tradition.
3 . Welcome to the California Science Center
Here is a guide to the California Science Center.
Accessibility Services & FacilitiesWe are committed to breaking down any barrier to access. If you have questions about accessibility, please call us at (213) 744-2019 or contact us online or stop by our Information Desk just inside the main entrance.
Sensory & Mobility ConsiderationsLight, noise and crowds vary widely throughout the building. Please feel free to bring your own noise-canceling headphones or other calming items. All spaces in the center are wheelchair accessible. All floors are accessible by elevator or stairs.
● Parking & RestroomsAccessible parking spaces are available on the three floors of the Science Center parking lot. Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is $15 per vehicle.
All the restrooms here are wheelchair accessible. Private family style restrooms are available upon request, please see any Guest Services Host.
● Wheelchairs & Service AnimalsStandard manual wheelchairs are available for free at the Information Desk, used inside the California Science Center.
Service dogs trained to do work or perform specific tasks for a guest with a disability are welcome in all of the Science Center spaces. Emotional animals and pets are not permitted.
Language & Communication Considerations● Language Assistance
Our Bilingual (双语的) Guest Services and Education staff members wear buttons indicating languages in which they are fluent. In addition, the Information Desk offers maps in six different languages.
● Audio GuidesAudio guides in both English and Spanish are often available for special exhibits. For special exhibits with audio guides, transcripts are available at the entrance to the exhibit upon request.
Click here for more information about the center. We want every guest to participate equally in the excitement of experiencing science!
1. How many ways to inquire about accessibility in the California Science Center are mentioned?A.3. | B.4. | C.5. | D.6. |
A.It is unfriendly to the disabled. | B.Its parking spaces vary in price. |
C.It offers multi-language service | D.It allows emotional pets to enter. |
A.A web page. | B.A news report. |
C.A science textbook. | D.An academic paper. |
1. What might be the man’s native language?
A.French. | B.English. | C.Spanish. |
A.On foot. | B.By bus. | C.By taxi. |
A.Traveling. | B.Shakespeare’s play. | C.Walking. |
1. When will Judy have to hand in the chemistry homework?
A.On Monday. | B.On Tuesday. | C.On Wednesday. |
A.Have a full day of classes. |
B.Attend a birthday party. |
C.Go kite flying. |
A.Fly a kite. | B.Read a magazine. | C.Do his homework. |
A.She knows there is a big sale. |
B.She goes there on Wednesdays as a routine. |
C.She wants to know why there’re so many people. |
A.20 pounds. | B.30 pounds. | C.40 pounds. |
A.The Nelsons. | B.The woman. | C.The window cleaner. |
A.In the hospital. | B.In a taxi. | C.In an office. |
10 . Four Unique Festivals In Europe
Anything that exists or doesn’t exist can be the main theme of one of Europe’s festivals. Add excitement to your future travel plans with these unusual events.
Battle of the Oranges, Ivrea, ItalyEvery year on the third week of February, the Italian town of Ivrea turns into a battlefield filled with oranges, where participants launch 600, 000 kilograms of oranges at each other during the historic carnival of the city. According to history, the Battle of the Oranges aimed to reconstruct a 12th-century battle between the locals and Napoleon’s royal army.
Air Guitar World Championships, Oulu, FinlandAnyone can try to play the guitar, but it takes a special talent to play an invisible guitar. Every August, musical instrument artists from all over the world flock to northern Finland, putting their best onstage “shamelessly” with their invisible instruments to compete for the event. Held in conjunction with the Oulu Music Video Festival, this contest since 1996 has been aiming to promote world peace.
Running of the Bulls, Pamplona, SpainThis internationally recognized event, which starts on July 7th, has grown massively. It originated from men using fear and excitement to hurry the process of taking cattle to market. Nowadays the event is a lot more organized, and thousands now run through a barricaded (设路障的) course being chased by a thundering herd of bulls!
Kettlewell Scarecrow (稻草人) Festival, Kettlewell, BritainIn medieval times, farmers in England would often make unique human dolls out of straw to chase away fierce animals and birds, and place them in the fields to protect the crops. Later, this tradition gradually evolved into this national farmers’ festival. For two weeks in August, a variety of activities have emerged, including the finely crafted scarecrow production, and competing for the champion in the competition.
1. Which festival has its origin related with a war in history?A.Battle of the Oranges. | B.Air Guitar World Championships. |
C.Running of the Bulls. | D.Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival. |
A.It is intended to appeal to special talents onstage. |
B.Its participants perform with imaginary instruments. |
C.Its participants are limited to people in northern Finland. |
D.It provides participants with specially-made instruments. |
A.They take place at the same time. | B.They share the similar celebrations. |
C.They originated from traditional practice. | D.They showed the abundance of the locals. |