1 . Yunnan is rich in hot spring resources and its hot springs are ranked as first level in China. You can enjoy different kinds of hot springs based on their functions. You can add milk, red wine, rose flowers, or traditional Chinese medicine into the hot springs. Several famous spots are as follows.
Jinfang Forest Hot Spring
In the morning, your driver will pick you up from the hotel, and then head for Anning City. You will have a relaxing day in Jinfang Forest Hot Spring just like in Mile hot spring. There are many kinds of spa pools in the forest, and you can wander in the forest and try different kinds of pools. It will be a totally healing tour for you. In the late afternoon, transfer back to your hotel in Kunming. Service ends.
Jiuqitai Hot Spring
Eryuan County is known as the Town of Hot Springs, of which Jiuqitai Hot Spring enjoys a good reputation. It is very popular among women since this one is especially nourishing the skin. The water of Jiuqitai Hot Spring is over 66°C,entitled as the Natural Hospital with the function of treating rheumatism (风湿病). It is a popular activity for women nearby to take bath here around the beginning of summer.
Rehai Hot Spring
Tengchong Rehai Hot Spring Scenic Area is located in Qingshui Township, southwest of Tengchong County. There exist more than 80 hot springs, offering the water over 90°C. You can see the hot springs boiling everywhere, making the scenic area foggy. It provides soft water in rather high temperature and salinity (盐度),which is advantageous to the health. It is the best place for geothermal (地热的) therapy in China.
1. What is special about Yunnan's hot springs?A.They are surrounded by flowers. |
B.They provide free milk for visitors. |
C.They are ranked as first level in China. |
D.They are boiled with traditional Chinese medicine. |
A.Mile Hot Spring. | B.Jinfang Forest Hot Spring. |
C.Jiuqitai Hot Spring. | D.Rehai Hot Spring. |
A.It has many spa pools. | B.It is located in forests. |
C.It is only available in summer. | D.Its spring water often boils. |
2 . Every summer, for the last 32 years, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has gathered people together to hear the nation's top tellers share the great range of human experience through artfully told stories. This year's tellers include one Grammy-nominated (格莱美提名的)artist, a local favorite and more.
Grammy-nominated and internationally known storyteller, Diane Ferlatte, fondly remembers her childhood years of sitting on the passage of her grandparents' home in New Orleans, attracted by the oral stories of family generations past. She views storytelling as a traditional art form that can promote literacy, imagination and values in the young. While telling African American stories, she loves to tell stories that hold truths touching upon our common humanity(人性),including personal and historical stories.
As a storyteller and early childhood educator, Muriel Johnson has shared traditional folktales and personal stories with thousands of children and adults across the United States, per-forming at schools, museums, libraries and festivals. Her voice, movements, expressions and loving spirit will resonate(共鸣)with anyone listening.
Johnny Moses is one of the most popular storytellers in North America. With beauty, wisdom and humor, he shares both traditional and contemporary stories in a wide variety of settings, including festivals, libraries, schools and private gatherings. His songs and stories make all children happy, whether wide-eyed preschoolers or tired high school students.
In addition to performances by these tellers, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has several special events including a Storytelling Workshop with Judith Black on Friday afternoon, the hugely popular Story Slam on Saturday afternoon. Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and settle into a weekend. Magic and wonder fill the air, and the art of story is alive.
1. Which storyteller's childhood is mentioned in the text?A.Judith Black. | B.Johnny Moses. | C.Diane Ferlatte. | D.Muriel Johnson. |
A.Humorous and wise. | B.Humorous and kind. |
C.Beautiful and sweet. | D.Honest and strong. |
A.Muriel Johnson fails to connect with anyone listening. |
B.Diane Ferlatte considers storytelling as a business form. |
C.Johnny Moses is the most popular storyteller in America. |
D.Diane Ferlatte and Muriel Johnson both share personal stories. |
A.See art works. | B.Camp with families. |
C.Study how to tell stories. | D.Experience different cultures. |
A.To introduce literacy and art. |
B.To introduce storytelling events. |
C.To introduce famous storytellers. |
D.To introduce the Sierra Storytelling Festival. |
3 . Have you been thinking about building a corn maze (迷宫), but don't know how? To make your maze to stand the test of time, planning is the most important step in how to make a corn maze.
Research
There are many things to consider when learning how to make a corn maze. Here are two questions to research as you begin your planning. First, what type of corn is used for corn maze? Typically, corn for a maze should be drought-tolerant to lessen water usage and able to stand straight on its own. Second, where is the best spot for a corn maze?
Design your corn maze
Cut your corn maze
At this point, it's time to think about how you're going to market and advertise your corn maze. Games, maps, posters and digital marketing are all available to inform and entertain your visitors.
A.Open your maze to the public |
B.To begin with, you should select the seeds |
C.Here are our step-by-step guidance and corn maze tips |
D.Some prefer their design to have a theme or be very complex |
E.Provide as a large area as possible for a more interesting design |
F.You'll be able to change a corn maze that will be a labor of love |
G.Again, some choose to leave this job to a professional maze company |