1 . Floating Markets in Bangkok, Thailand
One might feel as though they are entering a different world upon visiting a Thai floating market. While some countries in Asia have their own floating markets, none compare to Thailand’s, and the special experience is one you cannot miss while visiting the country.
Long-tail boats, ancient and traditional houses, and shouting vendors (商贩) are the major elements of floating markets in Bangkok. They are excellent options for experiencing the unusual culture and life of Thailand. Here are the top 8 floating markets in Bangkok, where you can experience the chaotic and charming atmosphere.
| Name | Distance from Downtown Bangkok | Open Times | Features |
| Damnoen Saduak | 80 km (50 mi) | Every day from 7 a. m. to 5 p. m | Long-tail boat cruises, remote villages, plantations |
| Amphawa | 90 km (55mi) | 11 a. m. to 9.30 p. m., Friday to Sunday | Thai food, little wooden houses, temples |
| Wat Sai | 23 km (14 mi) | 8 a. m.-6 p. m., Tuesday-Saturday | A mixture of Chinese culture and Thai culture |
| Taling Chan | 12 km (7 mi) | 8 a. m.-6 p. m., Saturday-Sunday | Temples, massages (按摩) on boats, foot massages under trees |
| Bangkhla | 100km (60 mi) | 8 a. m.-6 p. m., Saturday-Sunday | Remote countryside, charm, biking |
| Bang Nam Pheung | 20 km (12 mi) | 8: 30 a. m.-5p. m., Saturday-Sunday | Fruit, food, a nature sanctuary (避难所) |
| Bang Phli | 38 km (24 mi) | 11 a. m.-5:30 p. m., Tuesday-Saturday | Oldest, historical buildings, temples |
| Khlong Lat Mayom | 21 km (13 mi) | 7 a. m.-5p. m., Saturday—Sunday | Food, fruit, boat noodles |
1. Which floating market only opens on weekends with the shortest opening hours?
| A．Taling Chan. | B．Bang Phli. |
| C．Bang Nam Pheung. | D．Khlong Lat Mayom. |
| A．Delicious Thai food. | B．Numerous temple buildings. |
| C．Various massage services. | D．The traditional countryside life. |
| A．It is influenced by Chinese cultural elements. |
| B．Its number of open days in a week is the largest. |
| C．It is the centre of cultural exchange around the world. |
| D．It is a must-see tourist destination for Chinese tourists. |
2 . Insider Flight Tips for Your Journey
Anyone can book a trip, but not everyone can plan an ultimate adventure that is affordable, accommodating and fun. At www. tripinsiders. org, we aim to provide you with the best insider secrets in the travel business. And on this website, we also offer a state-of-the-art travel comparison tool to make planning easier than ever. Here are some insider tips that we'd like to share with you about flights.
Look for Glitch (小故障) Fares
Online booking systems for airfare don’t come without a pricing mistake every once in a while. Follow deal-minded travel sites and blogs to learn about pricing mistakes that work in your favor. This is the most useful if you live near a major airport and have a flexible schedule.
Consider Alternate Airports
Some major cities have more than one airport, so make sure to check them all for the cheapest fares. For example, if you’re planning to visit the Bay Area of California, check for rates in both San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport.
Cross the Border by Land
Domestic flights are often cheaper than international ones, so if you live near a border and want to fly to a neighboring country, you can save by crossing the border by land and then catching a domestic flight. For example, Toronto residents may save by crossing the American border into Buffalo and then flying to another American city.
Use a Digital Luggage Scale
There’s nothing more frustrating than learning that your bag is too heavy to fly or that it’ll cost you extra when you arrive at the airport. Digital luggage scales are great for making sure that you’re not going over the baggage limit with your new souvenirs.
1. What is the main purpose of www.tripinsiders.org ?| A．To recommend travel websites. | B．To fund the travel business. |
| C．To advertise a travel agency. | D．To uncover travel business secrets. |
| A．Selecting airports. | B．Flying the border. |
| C．Carrying more baggage. | D．Having a fixed schedule. |
| A．They cover all aspects of a trip. | B．They help travelers save money. |
| C．They merely apply to businessmen. | D．They are only for Toronto residents. |
3 . 4 Best Things to Do in Hollywood
Learn About Insane World Records
The Guinness World of Records Museum along Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame isn’t just a fun stop on the main tourist drag, it also happens to be housed in the oldest standing movie house in the area, originally built in 1913. Inside, the museum houses an impressive collection of photos, videos, and artifacts representative of the thousands of amazing world records.
See a Show at the Troubador
Hollywood may be best known for its movie and television stars, but there’s quite a bit of music history, too. People who love music should do their best to get tickets for a show at the Troubadour, Los Angeles’ most famous and storied concert venue, which has seen some incredible moments.
Take Photos of the Hollywood Sign
There are plenty of places with views of the Hollywood Sign, but one of the most accessible spots to see the sign and take a photo is from the viewing bridges at the Hollywood& Highland complex next to the TCL Chinese Theatre. The shopping and entertainment center is home to many well-known shops and restaurants, where you can enjoy views of the sign.
Meet Celebrities at a Wax Museum
The Hollywood Wax Museum is one of the originals, housing an ever-changing collection of wax movie stars and a permanent collection of past presidents. Nearby, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum opened in 2009, sporting a much larger selection of wax figures, many of which seem more lifelike than those at the Hollywood Wax Museum. Visit both for yourself and be the judge.
1. What do you recommend a Guinness record seeker to do?| A．See a show at the Troubador. | B．Meet celebrities at a Wax Museum. |
| C．Learn about Insane World Records. | D．Take photos of the Hollywood Sign. |
| A．Film viewers. | B．Oil painters. |
| C．Television directors. | D．Music lovers. |
| A．The TCL Chinese Theatre. |
| B．The Hollywood & Highland. |
| C．The Hollywood Wax Museum. |
| D．The Guinness World of Records Museum. |
4 . PERU is a country on the Pacific coast of South America with three main areas: narrow, dry, flat land running along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest. Here is some information to refer to when planning your tour in Peru.
| Amazon Rainforest Tour | A short flight from Cusco takes you there. You’ll spend one day travelling by boat to your accommodation in the middle of the forest. You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals |unique to the rainforest. |
| Machu Picchu Tour | This four-day walking tour will take you on amazing paths through the Andes Mountains on the way to the city of Machu Picchu. After reaching your destination, you will have a day to||explore and be amazed by this ancient city. Especially amazing is the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls |together other than the perfect fit of the stones. |
| Cusco Tour | Spend four days enjoying the unique Spanish and local Indian culture high in the Andes at Cusco. Stay in a local hotel, visit the museums, admire the architecture, enjoy the excellent local food, and go shopping at the local markets. |
| Lake Titicaca Tour | Enjoy the beautiful countryside as you spend a day driving along the new highway connecting Cusco to Lake Titicaca. There, a boat will take you to stay with a local Uros family on an island for three days. |
So come and experience what Peru has to offer: everything from the ancient Inca culture and centuries-old Spanish villages to deep rain forests, high mountains, and a beautiful coastline. For more brochures about other package tours around Peru, contact us at tourinfo@travelperu.org.
1. Which tour favors wildlife lovers?| A．Cusco Tour. | B．Lake Titicaca Tour. |
| C．Machu Picchu Tour. | D．Amazon Rainforest Tour. |
| A．Visit the museums. | B．Enjoy unique stone buildings. |
| C．Help Inca builders cut stones. | D．Stay with a local Uros family. |
| A．A research paper. | B．A health magazine. |
| C．A travel brochure. | D．A biology textbook. |
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Last summer, I was lucky enough spend two weeks in Xiamen. That was a travel experience what made a deep impression on me. When I first arrived here, I was unfamiliar with the surroundings and felt like we didn’t belong to the city. That’s why I didn’t know my way around. I was anxiously all the time. However, when I finally got relaxing enough, I was able to appreciate the buildings and the richness the city offered. I finally felt at the home, regardless of be in a strange city. Everything I saw and all those happy memory have stayed with me until today.
6 . The Giant Panda House
It’s home to not only two giant pandas Yingying and Lele, but also many rare and cute animals such as cuddly red pandas and giant salamanders. The Panda House not only provides home to those precious creatures but also aims at educating visitors about the impact of humans on protected animals and their habitat.
Samsung Everland
It is one of the most popular theme parks in Korea. To increase the theme park capacity (容量), Samsung customers require more attractions. After site research and discussion, the reconstruction work includes Main entrance, water park entrance building, indoor spa, panda building, 4D Theater, and Kids’ rides selection. These new attractions will bring in more people and commercial opportunity to the park.
Ocean Park Hong Kong
It’s an oceanarium, animal theme park and amusement park located in the Southern District of Hong Kong. Since its opening in 1997, it has grown to a size of 870,000 square meters with around 35 attractions and rides. It has won several awards including The World’s Seventh Most Popular Amusement Park and 33rd Most visited Tourist Attractions in the World by Forbes.
Sega World Sydney
It is an indoor high-tech amusement park in Sydney, Australia, which opened in March 1997. The park has 7 rides in total which employ the latest technology in multimedia, entertainment and destination attraction design. It used to be described by the media as “Australia’s Interactive Disneyland”.
1. Which of the following is in preparation for further construction?| A．The Giant Panda House. | B．Samsung Everland. |
| C．Sega World Sydney. | D．Ocean Park Hong Kong. |
| A．It cares about wildlife animal protection. |
| B．It is titled as the most popular wildlife park. |
| C．It is indoor with the advanced media technology. |
| D．It has the rides specially designed for children. |
| A．A magazine on science. | B．An advertisement for historic sites. |
| C．A report about tourism. | D．A website on international attractions. |
7 . There are more Starbucks special drinks than you could ever dream of, and we're talking about the items that maybe aren't offered at your local shop but are offered at one of the other approximately 30，000 locations around the world. Depending on what country you are in, the menu may look a little different, so if you're planning a trip anytime soon, check out what fun drinks you may find!
Japan—Sakura Blossom Cream Latte
The drink is currently only available in Japan. Sakura, which means cherry blossom, is considered to be a symbol of regeneration and simplicity. It is the national flower of Japan, and Starbucks typically only has the drink available in the springtime.
The drink itself is just pink, with sakura sauce, cherry blossom milk jelly, and strawberry sauce or jelly used to create the pink color. The drinks also come in special cherry blossom－themed cups.
Vietnam—Dolce Misto
Starbucks created the Dolce Misto specifically for the Vietnamese market. “It's designed to bring Vietnamese customers a new flavor and respect for traditional Vietnamese coffee，” said the general director of Starbucks Vietnam on its release in 2015.
Dolce Misto is reportedly one of the strongest drinks in any Starbucks throughout the world. If sweet and strong is how you like your coffee and you live in Vietnam, this is the perfect Monday-afternoon pick-me-up for you.
Chile—Lemon Bar Frappuccino
Meant to be the perfect sweet-and-sour summer drink, Starbucks Chile offered a Lemon Bar Frappuccino for the summer of 2018. With the combination of vanilla bean and lemonade topped with caramel sugar and whipped cream, the drink was relatively well received, though some were disappointed there was no coffee in it. It's still unknown whether Starbucks will be bringing the limited edition drink back to Chile or anywhere for the summer of 2019.
1. When is Sakura Blossom Cream Latte accessible to customers in Japan?| A．October. | B．July. | C．December. | D．April. |
| A．It is available throughout the world. |
| B．It helps open the Vietnamese market. |
| C．It is a refreshing strong drink for customers. |
| D．It is a traditional Vietnamese coffee drink. |
| A．It offers sweet－and－sour taste. |
| B．It is a Starbucks drink without coffee. |
| C．It is one of the limited drinks in Chile. |
| D．It is uncertain whether Starbucks will bring it back. |
8 . With the coming of winter, it’s the perfect time to get out of town and escape the seasonal mood（心情）disorder. Here are vacation ideas to adopt now.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica, located in the Valle del General, is well-known for its coffee, pineapples and sugar cane plantations as well as its rich forests. What’s more, you can enjoy horseback riding, spend afternoons at the spa or tour a nearby wildlife shelter to look out for colorful birds, sloths and other animals.
Los Cabos, Mexico
If you love wine, travel to Los Cabos, a beautiful vacation destination at the southern edge of the Baja Peninsula. During your getaway, you can enjoy special wine tastings and dinner cooked by Los Cabos’s Michelin-starred chef. There are wild-viewing opportunities, too. From December through May, you can spot whales, manta rays and more wildlife.
Petit St Vincent, the Grenadines
This private Caribbean island was spared（使幸免）the anger of hurricanes Irma and Maria. What’s more, the whole island is only 115 acres and has 22 cottages（小屋）. Each cottage is located in a quiet place, and you can expect to unplug and recharge phones with no wireless connections, television or telephones in the cottage. Even better, you can spend your days admiring fascinating marine（海洋的）life at the Jean-Michel Cousteau Diving Caribbean center.
The Exumas, Bahamas
On Fowl Cay’s 50-acre private island, you can enjoy a carefree escape. Days can be spent fishing, boating and diving before wandering along white sands. The resort features large one, two-and three-bedroom houses. Best of all, if you’re planning a group getaway or multigenerational trip, you rent the entire island for a unique island escape.
1. Why does the author recommend these places to readers?| A．To escape from extreme weather. | B．To experience out-of-town sights. |
| C．To beat winter blues. | D．To treat mental diseases. |
| A．It survived hurricane Irma and Maria. |
| B．It’s a huge and quiet island. |
| C．People can admire fish off shore |
| D．people can charge phones using wireless connections |
| A．Los Cabos, Mexico | B．Petit St Vincent, the Grenadines |
| C．Costa Rica | D．The Exumas, Bahamas |
9 . Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens
Visitor InformationHow to Get to Holker
By Car: Follow brown signs an A590 from JB6, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere-20 minutes, Kendal-25 minutes, Lancaster-45 minutes, Manchester-1 hour 30 minutes.
By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster Preston for connections to major cities & airports.
Opening TimesSunday-Friday (closed on Saturday)11:00 am-4:00pm,30 March-2nd November.
Admission Charges| Hall & Gardens | Gardens | |
| Adults: | £12.00 | £8.00 |
| Groups | £9 | £5.5 |
Producers: Market 13th April
Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas.
Holker Garden Festival 30th May
The event celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening.
National Garden Day 28th August
Holker once again opens is gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.
Winter Market 8th November
This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.
1. How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester?| A．20 minutes. | B．25 minutes. |
| C．45 minutes. | D．90 minutes. |
| A．£12.00. | B．£9.00. |
| C．£8.0 | D．£5.50 |
| A．Producers’ Market. | B．Holker Garden Festival. |
| C．National Garden Day. | D．Winter Market. |
Eastern Standard Time (EST): GMT+l0 hours.
There is no daylight saving time in Queensland.
Legal drinking age:
18 years and older. Always keep your ID with you to prove your age.
Alcohol (酒) shops & hotels are the only places where alcohol can be bought.
Dangers:
Dial 000 from a fixed line or 112 from a mobile phone. Police, ambulance, fire.
Electricity:
240/250 volts AC 50Hz Universal outlets for 110 volts (shavers only) standard in hotels, apartments, motels.
Telephones:
Australian international code is 61.
Road rules:
Left hand side driving. There is a 50kmh speed limit in most living areas and on open highways 100-110 kmh, seat belts must be worn all the time. If you want to hire a car, take along your driver’s license.
No smoking:
Indoors: Indoor areas are no smoking.
Poker Machines: Poker machine areas are no smoking.
Outdoors: Non-enclosed eating and drinking areas are no smoking.
Swimming safety:
ALWAYS SWIM BET WEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS and pay attention to the life guards’ advice. Gold coast beaches are guarded by skilled life guards and volunteers at weekends.
1. The above information is most probably taken from a(n) .| A．science magazine | B．education newspaper |
| C．travel guide book | D．horror novel |
| A．smoking is not allowed in lots of places |
| B．people can buy alcohol anywhere with ID |
| C．people can swim beyond the red and yellow flags |
| D．when a building is on fire, dial 112 from a fixed line |
| A．drive on the right hand side |
| B．hire a car with his driver’s license |
| C．drive at the speed of 120kmh on high ways |
| D．drive his car without wearing the seat belt |
