1. What do we know about the University of Oxford?
A.It is in the north of England. |
B.It is the oldest university in England. |
C.It was founded in the twelfth century. |
A.A college. | B.A shop. | C.A restaurant. |
A.Movie-lovers. | B.Book-lovers. | C.History-lovers. |
1. What is Belfast famous for?
A.Making ropes. | B.Building ships. | C.Selling tea. |
A.Visit the zoo. | B.Attend a concert. | C.Go to a garden. |
A.City Hall. | B.Ulster Hall. | C.Ulster Museum. |
A.Board a warship. | B.See some plants. | C.Enjoy some local music. |
3 . What’s on in Melbourne?
Melbourne Magic Show
The lights are not bright and you take your seat in an elegant back room of a five—star Melbourne hotel. The stage is set, the mood is relaxed and the guests are ready to witness the impossible made by Luke Hocking. You’ve seen magic shows before but probably never this close.
Cooks’ Cottage
Originally located in Yorkshire, England, and built in 1755 by the parents of Captain James Cook, Cooks’ Cottage was brought to Melbourne by Russell Grimwade in 1934. Navigator and explorer Captain James Cook never lived in the cottage—he’d been away from home for almost ten years when his father built it—but this connection to the Cook family was enough to prompt(促使)Grimwade to transport the cottage to the other side of the world.
ArtPlay
ArtPlay brings together children (from babies to 13 years of age) and artists to explore and create innovative art experiences that encourage self—expression and playful exchanges, ArtPlay offers creative encounters that are by, for and with children and can be experienced at ArtPlay or in your own home. Bookings or registration at the door is required for all onsite events.
Flight Experience Australia
Prepare for take—off as you sit in the pilot’s seat of a Boeing 737 jet airliner and take charge of the controls at Flight Experience Australia. As exciting as the real thing, and used by trainee pilots, the flight simulators(模拟器)include scenic flights, city circuits, team— building flights and even a course to overcome fear of flying.
1. What is Luke Hocking?A.A magician. | B.An architect. | C.A painter. | D.A waiter. |
A.He sold it to James Cook. | B.He rebuilt it with his family. |
C.He moved it to Australia. | D.He brought it back to England. |
A.ArtPlay. | B.Cooks’ Cottage. |
C.Melbourne Magic Show. | D.Flight Experience Australia. |
4 . Italy is popular among travelers because of its long history, delicious food, and incredible architecture. These four cities are some of the most lively and culturally rich. Visiting one or several of these destinations is sure to make you fall in love with the Italian lifestyle.
Florence
Florence, the heart of Italy’s Renaissance-era art and culture, has a more artsy atmosphere and is likely to be less touristy. This is especially true if you visit in the shoulder season, between March — May or October — December. Florence offers incredible shopping and tons of artwork, plus it boasts delicious Tuscan cuisine.
Bologna
Bologna has a beautiful and well-preserved old town that allows travelers to take a step back in time. Piazza Maggiore is the main square in Bologna and is an important social and historical attraction in the city. A must-visit while in Piazza Maggiore is the Basilica di San Petronio.
Cagliari
Cagliari is the capital of Sardinia, Italy, and is a fantastic option for those looking to visit an Italian city that is vibrant (生机勃勃的) and coastal. Located on the island of Sardinia, Cagliari offers colorful buildings and clear blue waters that are perfect for a relaxing holiday.
Pompeii
History fans who are looking for an alternative to Rome will fall in love with the ruins of Pompeii. Pompeii is a large archeological site that used to be a large city. It’s located in the Bay of Naples and is well preserved, giving visitors a good sense of what the city once looked like before 79 CE.
1. When are the visitors advised to visit Florence?A.In January. | B.In July. | C.In August. | D.In November. |
A.Pompeii. | B.Bologna. | C.Florence. | D.Cagliari. |
A.Try delicious Italian cuisine. | B.Explore historical culture. |
C.Appreciate beautiful scenery. | D.Experience the social life. |
5 . A Historic Walking Tour
Take a 30-minute guided walking tour of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Learn about past Derby (德比赛马) winners and the rich history of this historic location. Visitors will walk through the property to the paddock (检阅场) and out to the main stand learning fun facts along the way.
Bring your camera! This tour is wheelchair accessible.
Details
A free general admission ticket to our museum.
Guests must choose a specific day and time for General Admission tickets and the Historic Walking Tour when purchasing online.
When choosing a time for your tour, please make sure whether you have ordered another tour at the same time.
All tickets will be reserved for a specific day or time of your choosing. It is non-refundable.
Please make sure to enter the correct date and time that you would like to visit, as we can be unable to exchange the tickets for another date or time if the number of visitors is large.
30 minutes.
All ages.
Historic Walking Tours are conducted daily, year-round with the exception of the Thursday before Derby through the Tuesday after Derby. Check dates for this year’s Kentucky Derby here.
Time
Daily, half past every hour
Monday-Saturday
8:30 am-4:30 pm
Sunday
11:30 am-4:30 pm
All tours depart on-time from the hall. To make sure you get on your tour, we recommend you check in 15 minutes prior to tour departure time.
1. What can visitors do during the tour?A.Take some photos. |
B.Talk to Derby winners. |
C.Visit the paddock for the disabled. |
D.Pick up fun facts about the paddock from visitors. |
A.The return of the fee. |
B.A discount on the next visit. |
C.A change of visiting date. |
D.A free general admission ticket to the museum. |
A.In a science newspaper. |
B.In a guidebook. |
C.In a geography book. |
D.In a story book. |
If one travels to Chengdu for the first time, Chunxi Road is a place that should not be missed. Chunxi Road
Standing at the north end of Chunxi Road
Chunxi Road is a paradise (天堂) for shopping with all kinds of stores selling goods from international high-end things
7 . In the past, early travelers used the oceans and waterways as highways to bring goods to different places.
Cruise ships are known for their food. Some of the best cruise ships have an believable variety of food to choose from at every meal.
The actual rooms on cruise ships range from small to large, depending on the level of the price. Going up higher can get you a double room with beautiful water views. But it is more expensive. In fact, cruise ships offer elevators (电梯) and stairs for you to enjoy the views from the top.
Traveling on a cruise ship is one of the easiest ways to see certain parts of the world. If you’re afraid of flying, cruise ship travel is a great way. Cruise ships leave from Florida, California, Seattle, New York, ports along the Mississippi River, and the Great Lakes.
A.The evenings are seldom dull. |
B.Meals are included in the cruise price. |
C.This is the easiest way to see the world. |
D.So at that time towns and cities grew along rivers. |
E.Decide before you book which ship you are interested in. |
F.You don’t have to choose the expensive rooms for a better view. |
G.With those choices, you can take an enjoyable vacation and never take a flight. |
8 . Starting from July 1, the summer holiday is expected to bring 750 million trips made by rail passengers, about 15 million more than the same period in 2020, according to China State Railway Group. A recent report published by an online travel agency predicts that the number of trips made by air passengers this summer will return to normal levels of around 120 million. China’s tourism market is looking forward to a revival during the two month summer holiday.
While COVID-19 cases have been reported from time to time in some areas, the tourism market will see a sharp rise this summer. This is due to the efficient vaccination (接种疫苗) program and strict pandemic (疫情) control measures, said Cheng Chaogong, head of a research center.
According to the industrial report, as consumer confidence continues to improve, more than half of tourists want to have a family trip during the summer holiday. Also, 37.2 percent have chosen to travel with other family members. The survey result is a positive sign for the tourism market, since family travel was the main summer tourism model of previous years, the report said.
Rising airfares and hotel bookings also proved people’s growing enthusiasm for traveling during the summer holiday. By the end of June, hotel bookings for the summer holiday had increased by 30 percent compared with the same period of 2020.
Among the most popular destinations were Chengdu in Sichuan province, Kunming in Yunnan province, Harbin in Heilongjiang province, Shanghai and Beijing, according to the website.
In addition, red tourism, which refers to the visits to historical sites with a modern revolutionary legacy (革命遗产), remained a popular choice for travelers as this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China.
1. What does the underlined word “revival” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A.Loss. | B.Challenge. | C.Recovery. | D.Chance. |
A.People are eager to get out and relax. |
B.The pandemic has been under control. |
C.People are tired of staying at home. |
D.The tourist industry offers various chances. |
A.To show the tourism is going to pick up. |
B.To prove people are fond of traveling. |
C.To state the pandemic has an impact on tourism. |
D.To predict the pandemic will come to an end soon. |
A.Pandemic: not a threat anymore |
B.Red tourism: a rising industry |
C.Changes in consumption view take place |
D.Summer holiday gives tourism an upturn |