1 . Once home to kings and queens, palaces were built not only to act as royal residences (皇家官邸), but to project power. Due to their artistic, cultural and historical value, palaces now make for some of the most popular tourist attractions and museums around. Let’s get close to the most famous four.
Forbidden CitySince it was built in 1406, the Forbidden City has been the center of Beijing, as well as China. Protected by a high wall, the palace holds some 980 different buildings. These show lots of amazing Chinese palatial (宫殿式的) architecture, of which the Hall of Supreme Harmony and Palace of Heavenly Purity are must-see sights. Now it has become the Palace Museum and visitors can enjoy various artworks there.
Winter PalaceOnce the living place of the Russian tsars (沙皇), the Winter Palace now houses the world-famous Hermitage Museum. Built in an Elizabethan Baroque style, its seemingly never-ending green and white walls are said to house over 1.500 rooms, with each of them beautifully decorated. The size of the palace, not to mention the beautiful art and architecture on show, perfectly shows the power of Imperial Russia.
AlhambraLocated on the top of a mountain, Alhambra has long been one of the best-known and recognizable palaces on Earth. Built by the Nasrid sultans in the 13th century, the palace proudly exhibits lots of delicate(精美的) Andalusian architecture, with unique designs and patterns wherever you look. Walking around its gardens is enjoyable, and it will leave you a deep impression.
Palace of VersaillesAlthough Versailles started out as a hunting shelter, it was turned into one of the grandest palaces under Louis XIV. The Sun King decorated and enlarged it, eventually turning it into his royal residence and these at of his government. Many precious artworks were removed and placed in the Louvre following the French Revolution. Now, many repairs have seen the palace returned to its former glory.
1. Which is on the mountaintop?A.The Forbidden City. | B.The Winter Palace. |
C.Alhambra. | D.The Palace of Versailles. |
A.It has always been well protected since the very beginning. |
B.It was not designed to serve as a royal residence. |
C.It has the largest number of rooms of the four. |
D.It was built in an Elizabethan Baroque style. |
A.News. | B.Education. | C.Culture. | D.Fashion. |
2 . Campgrounds
There are two drive-in campgrounds in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Nāmakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki.
Nāmakanipaio
Nāmakanipaio Campground is operated by Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company. It is a large, open grassy area with tall trees. This campground has restrooms, water, picnic tables and barbeque pits (烧烤坑). Campfires are permitted in the barbeque pits only. Maximum stay is 7 days.
Fees (费用):
There is a pay station on site. Drive-in sites-$15.00 per night
If there are more than two people in your party, you can expand to four people per site with another tent.
Weather may be cool year-round. Daytime temperature range: 60s to70s F. Nighttime temperature range: 30s to low 50s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly (帆布篷顶) and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings. Reservations are required.
Kulanaokuaiki
Kulanaokuaiki Campground is located about five miles down the Hilina Pali Road. The nine campsites at Kulanaokuaiki have picnic tables and tent pads (垫子), and are available on a first come, first served basis. There is NO WATER at this location. Checkout time is 11:00 a.m. Fires are NOT permitted.
Fees:
$10.00 a night per site 一 stay limit of seven consecutive (连续的) days
$5.00 a night per site for campers who hold the Interagency Senior (Golden Age) and Golden Access passes
Fees may be paid at the campground’s self-registration station.
Pets are not allowed in the campground or anywhere on Hilina Pali Road. Nighttime temperature range: high 40s to high 60s F. Daytime temperature range: high 60s to 90s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings. Reservations are required.
1. How is Nāmakanipaio Campground different from Kulanaokuaiki Campground?A.It offers no water. |
B.It allows fire in the barbeque pits. |
C.It provides an up to seven-day stay. |
D.It has a narrower range of temperature. |
A.$75. | B.$50. | C.$25. | D.$15. |
A.Booking in advance. |
B.Traveling in a group. |
C.Bringing a windproof tent. |
D.Taking summer clothing for hot days. |
A.New York. | B.Canada. | C.Mexico. |
4 . From displays of budding local creative minds to famous artists, airports are stepping up their game to share more of what their city is known for within the terminal. Visit our site and the most surprising, engaging, and inspiring art museums within an airport are just a click away.
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
Ancient Greece travels to you when you arrive at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Before security, travelers can explore 172 pieces of archaeological artifacts from the Neolithic and Early Helladie to the Post-Byzantine period. Some of the pieces were actually uncovered during the construction of the airport. Even those not traveling through the airport can explore the displays thanks to an online 3D gallery.
Doha Hamad Airport
Social media enthusiasts have surely seen people posing for photos with the famous yellow “Lamp Bear” inside Doha Hamad Airport. You’ll also find 10 other giant statues and displays within the terminal. These include “A Message of Peace to the World,” a striking sculpture honoring the work of a local nonprofit organization, Reach out to Asia, that supports education in underprivileged Asian countries. The carefully-selected art on display is a cooperation between the airport and Qatar Museums.
Seoul Incheon Airport
Beyond traditional pieces of art, Seoul Incheon Airport takes things a step further by offering interactive experiences and classes for travelers. Within the airport is a branch of the National Museum of Korea exhibiting many pieces from its collection. There are rotating (轮流的) exhibits that allow frequent travelers to see a different selection of local artifacts and art pieces on different visits. There are traditional music concerts, ancient relic exhibitions and contemporary art displays.
Singapore Changi Airport
You may have seen the famous Jewel at Changi Airport in Singapore with its garden-enveloped waterfall. It is part of a larger shopping complex that encourages visitors, including those that are not traveling. Besides, there is other museum - quality art to explore like magnificent sculptures suspended from the ceiling, paintings lining the walls and even a rotating propeller (螺旋桨) that looks like a blossoming flower.
1. Which airport’s artworks can be appreciated both physically and virtually?A.Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. | B.Doha Hamad Airport. |
C.Seoul Incheon Airport. | D.Singapore Changi Airport. |
A.They support charity causes. | B.They boast splendid sculptures. |
C.They cooperate with local museums. | D.They possess large shopping malls. |
A.In an art magazine. | B.On a travel website. |
C.In a geography textbook. | D.In a museum guidebook. |
5 . Alaska has much to offer travelers in the winter months. Even better, hotel rates can run half what they do in summer, making Alaska an affordable vacation destination.
Northern Lights Viewing
Witness one of the most spectacular lights shows around when you make time for Alaska in the winter months. Book a photography workshop or snowmobile tour in Fairbanks for excellent aurora (极光) viewing. Alternatively, head to Denali National Park for a stay at the five-room boutique hotel. Sheldon Chalet. Enjoy heli-skiing and snowshoeing by day followed by entrancing aurora viewing by night.
Alaska Railroad
In winter, book a trip on the Aurora Winter Train for a bucket list-worthy adventure into Alaska’s snow-covered backcountry, Ride the train all the way from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Or, get off the train along the way in Talkeetna for cross-country skiing and a berry delicious pie-making class at Talkeetna Roadhouse.
Wintry Zoo Animals
The Alaska Zoo in Anchorage is a true delight in winter. That’s when you can see the state’s native animals, like bears, moose and wolves, in their natural winter habitat. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Alaska Zoo boasts up-close views and interactions with more than 100 animals, Say hello to the zoo’s newest resident, Cranbeary, a 17-year-old polar bear that relocated from Denver last year.
Snowshoe Tours
Trekking through knee-deep fluffy snow in snowshoes can be loads of fun. Try your skills on a guided snowshoe tour in Fairbanks with Leaf Out Nature Guides. Led by expert biologists, the outfitter runs two-hour snowshoe tours. Guests venture into the boreal forest of Alaska’s interior. keeping a keen eye open to spot wildlife, like snowshoe hares, caribou and flying squirrels. Snowshoers are treated to expert knowledge on animal tracks. how animals survive in the harsh winter and how local plants are used.
1. Where can you learn the berry-pie making?A.In Sheldon Chalet. | B.In the Alaska Zoo. |
C.In Denali National Park. | D.In Talkeetna Roadhouse. |
A.A polar bear. | B.An Alaska train. |
C.A five-room hotel. | D.An expert biologist. |
A.To entertain. | B.To instruct. | C.To describe. | D.To advertise. |
“Why?” It’s a simple question that people ask Angela Madeline frequently. After all, she began a journey that very few people would ever attempt: walk around the world alone.
The thought of Madeline’s journey did not start from a place of personal loss and crisis. She said, “I was searching for a deeper interaction with nature
May 2nd, 2016 was the date
Apart
On 16 December 2022, Madeline’s journey ended right where it started. For now, she’s working on a book, planning future journeys and creating more
Hopscotch Music Festival
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: Today — Saturday
Highlights: This music festival features performances by more than 175 national and international bands playing in 15 different places, all within walking distance. Music genres will include rock, hiphop, heavy metal, dance, classical, folk and so on.
Admission: $10 — $30
Details:www.hopscotchmusicfest.com
Flatwoods Festival
Where: 451 Peach Tree Road, Bennett
When: 10 am Saturday — 5 pm Sunday
Highlights: This annual festival, which is in its 15th year, features family fun, food and horse rides. There will also be musical entertainment and a grand parade with cars, trucks, tractors, horse-drawn vehicles, floats, farm equipment and many other things.
Admission: On Saturday, free; on Sunday, $10; $5 for children aged 13 and under.
Details: Telephone number: 919-548-5192;www.visitpittsboro.com
NC Mountain State Fair
Where: 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher
When: Today — Sept. 16
Highlights: In celebration of the people, agriculture, art and traditions that make our region great, the fair offers performances and even a man who carves artwork with a saw.
Admission: $7; $3 for kids aged 6 — 12
Details: Telephone number: 828-687-1414;www. mountainfair. org
1. What does the underlined word “genres” refer to?
A.types. | B.activities. | C.lessons. | D.programs. |
A.By surfing the website: www. mountainfair. org. |
B.By dialing the telephone number: 828-687 — 1414. |
C.By dialing the telephone number: 919-548-5192. |
D.By surfing the website: www. hopscotchmusicfest. com. |
A.Flatwoods. | B.Downtown Raleigh. | C.Bennett. | D.Fletcher. |
8 . In Paris, you only need to see the Louvre, right? Wrong! There’s so much more to see in one of the world’s greatest cities for arts and culture! In this article, discover the best museums to visit in Paris.
Louis Vuitton Foundation
The architecture of this building alone makes a visit worth it. The building was designed by famous architect Frenk Gehry. There are works of art by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ellsworth Kelly, Olafur Eliasson, Gilbert & George, Jeff Koons, and many others. The admission ticket costs€16.
Hours: Mon-Sat, 10:00 am-6:00 pm (closed Sundays)
Paris Museum of Modern Art
The museum has a few huge works of art and a ton of other eye-catchers. It is technically free to visit, but they ask for a non-mandatory (非强制性的) donation of €5 to see the permanent artworks.
Hours: Tues—Sun, 10:00 am—6:00 pm (closed Mondays)
Musée National Picasso-Paris
The museum is home to thousands of Picasso works. Unlike the Rodin Museum, which contains works from many artists, the Picasso Museum keeps its collection closely tied to the master. The admission ticket costs€14.
Hours: Tues—Fri,10:00 am—6:30 pm; Sat and Sun, 9:30 am—6:00 pm (closed Mondays)
Musée Marmottan Monet
Similar to the Picasso Museum, the Monet Museum is mostly about Monet. The museum is only what it is today thanks to Michel Monet’s famous donation of his father’s remaining works of art. Admissions will run you from€9 to€14.
Hours: Tues—Sun,10:00 am—6:00 pm, late nights on Thursdays until 9:00 pm (closed Mondays).
1. Who was the designer of Louis Vuitton Foundation?A.Frenk Gehry. | B.Ellsworth Kelly. | C.Olafur Eliasson. | D.Jeff Koons. |
A.€10. | B.€18. | C.€28. | D.€32. |
A.At 6:00 pm on Monday. | B.At 9:30 am on Thursday. |
C.At 10:00 pm on Saturday. | D.At 10:00 am on Sunday. |
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