1 . On many travelers’ lists of things to do before they die, you’ll find “See the northern lights” written down. Rightfully so these lights are one of nature’s most jaw-dropping views.
In Sweden, the northern lights usually appear from late March or early April. Your best chance of catching a glimpse of them is on cold winter nights when the sky is clear, dark with little to no moonlight, and cloudless. You need to be away from city lights and go to the countryside. For those willing to brave the cold on winter nights, here are some of the best locations.
Abisko National Park
Abisko Natinal Park is a main location. The scientifically confirmed “blue hole”, a piece of sky over the Tornetrask lake that usually remains clear despite cloudy weather nearby, gives Abisko its own microclimate (局部地区气候), which is suitable for catching the lights.
Jukkasjarvi
The village of Jukkasjarvi only has about 550 people. But don’t let the small population size fool you: Jukkasjarvi owns the world’s first ice hotel and is one of the best places to view the northern lights. The ice hotel organizes guided tours for guests to the Esrange Space Center. There you can eat at a camp outside and see the Arctic winter sky for aurora borealis (北极光). Or why not try to get closer to the northern lights and watch them through an aeroplane window? The ice hotel arranges flights for the amazing northern lights experience.
Gallivare
You can drive a snowmobile to the mountain top in Gallivare for a private light show, or head a few kilometers to nearby villages to watch those lights shining across the dark winter sky. But remember if you do get the chance to see the northern lights in person, never whistle to them. According to ancient Sumi fairy, it brings you bad luck.
1. When are you likely to best enjoy the northern lights in Swede?| A．On cold winter nights with clear sky and a little moonlight. |
| B．On freezing winter nights in the rural area without moonlight or cloud. |
| C．On chilly winter nights in the city center with few lights and little cloud. |
| D．On winter nights when the sky is dark with little moonlight and no cloud. |
| A．It has up to 550 people. |
| B．It owns the world’s first hotel. |
| C．It is among the best places to view the northern lights. |
| D．You can eat at a camp inside and see the aurora borealis. |
| A．A science report. | B．An art magazine. | C．A travel guide. | D．A botanical book. |
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4 . Rome has been around for almost three thousand years and yet carries all that weight of history with a light heart. Explore our guides of Rome’s attractions, restaurants, shopping, nightlife and amazing things to do.
Morning
Start your day with a Roman breakfast of cappuccino and cornetto at elegant Bar Rosati, which at this morning hour still has a relaxing atmosphere. Then cross the square to the church of Santa Maria del Popolo, an artistic treasure world in which two strikingly dramatic canvases by Caravaggio stand out.
Afternoon
Brave the crowds and head for the Colosseum/Forum/Palatine complex. Half circus, half sports stadium, Rome’s most famous classical ruin is unmissable--especially now that they have extended the visitor route to the underfloor passageways through which gladiators (角斗士) and wild beasts made their entrances. Walk from the Colosseum through the Forum to the pretty Palatine Hill, where Romulus legendarily founded Rome, and where emperors such as Augustus built their palaces.
Late
Dine in one of Rome’s new breed of creative restaurants. In Trastevere, La Gensola offers a mix of tasty Roman specialities and Sicilian-style seafood dishes in an informal setting. Alternatively, head for Testaccio and grab a pizza at Da Remo or an aperitivo at the Enoteca Palombi, known for its selection of beers from across the globe.
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Dress code in churches: shoulders covered and modest dress length for women, while for men vests and really short shorts are frowned on- -though these rules are only strictly enforced in major churches like St. Peter’s.
1. Where can you enjoy canvases by Caravaggio?| A．Bar Rosati. | B．Santa Maria del Popolo. |
| C．The Forum. | D．St. Peter’s. |
| A．It holds more people. | B．The nearby Palatine is in its full beauty. |
| C．It’s Colosseum’s off season. | D．An extended visitor route is in use now. |
| A．Long sleeve shirts. | B．Very short shorts. |
| C．Mini skirts for women. | D．Vests for men. |
| A．The food. | B．The reviews. | C．The location. |
It hosts exhibitions connecting transport with the social and cultural history of London. Inside, you’ll find more than 80 vehicles (车辆) covering 200 years of London’s history, including a red Routemaster bus and the world’s first Underground steam train. What’s special is the interactive (互动的) gallery, where you can step aboard real buses and trains and have a go on a Tube driving simulator (模拟器). Tickets must be booked in advance. Make sure to leave enough time to visit the London Transport Museum shop and refuel in the Canteen cafe, both of which are free to enter without a ticket.
Science Museum
From the future of space travel to asking that difficult question, “Who am I?” the Science Museum makes your brain perform Olympic-standard mental gymnastics. See, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years and don’t forget the exciting Imax cinema.
Bank of England Museum
Show the fascinating history of the Bank of England, from its foundation in 1694 to its role today as the nation’s central bank. Step into the Bank of England Museum’s impressive building and explore the unique collection of banknotes and coins. There is even a real gold bar you can touch. It is free to visit the Bank of England Museum.
Design Museum
It is the world’s leading museum devoted to modern-day design in every form: from furniture to industrial design. Check out the regular exhibitions showing the rich creativity found in all forms of design and its importance to our world. It is free but some temporary exhibitions require a fee. Various bus routes stop close to the Design Museum.
1. What makes London Transport Museum special?| A．Its vehicles with a long history. |
| B．Its free coffee to refresh visitors. |
| C．Its exhibition of a red Routemaster bus. |
| D．Its vehicle driving experience for visitors. |
| A．London Transport Museum. | B．The Science Museum. |
| C．The Bank of England Museum. | D．The Design Museum. |
| A．It charges at times. | B．Its exhibition form is single. |
| C．Its collection lacks creativity. | D．It’s inconveniently located. |
7 . Ellie Hamby, a documentary photographer, and Sandy Hazelip, a physician and lecturer, toured the world in 80 days, adventuring from the beaches of Bali to the deserts of Egypt.
Their first stop was Antarctica. They got to the southernmost continent after crossing the Drake Passage, the rough waters between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica’s South Shetland Islands. Since that first adventure, the pair have visited 18 countries across all seven continents.
Hazelip said she came across Hamby after her husband died in 1999. Before his death, he “planted the seed in my heart that we should start taking our grandsons on trips in the summer,” she said. This led her to the Zambia Medical Mission, a project run by Hamby and her husband in southern Africa.
The two bonded because both of them loved travelling and were committed to prioritizing unique experiences over comfort while abroad. Both became closer after Hamby’s husband died in 2005.
Hazelip said the idea for their trip originated a few years before they were each set to turn 80. “I just got the idea because we’d traveled previously together internationally,” she said. “And so about four years before we were going to turn 80, I mentioned to her one day, ‘Ellie, wouldn’t it be fun to go around the world in 80 days at age 80?’”
Over the past eighty days, the pair have ridden camels in Egypt, met elephants in Bali, danced in Nepal, and observed the Northern Lights in Finland. And despite the challenges international travel presents, the best friends said they finished their trip without any arguments.
Although Hamby and Hazelip have finished their worldly adventure and returned home to Texas, the two are already planning for their next trip. And they encouraged other older travelers not to let age hold them back. Aside from some small things—like deciding not to ride a motorbike in Bali because of concerns about falling—they said their age didn’t affect their travel abroad.
1. Why did Hazelip go to Zambia?| A．To meet Hamby. | B．To run a project. |
| C．To live out a wish. | D．To train herself. |
| A．Their shared interest. | B．Their loss of a loved one. |
| C．Their unique experiences. | D．Their commitment to help. |
| A．It took them four years to finish it. |
| B．They met with some troubles on the trip. |
| C．It made them not like traveling any longer. |
| D．They joined in motorcycle races along the way. |
| A．One is never too old to make friends. | B．Life is a journey full of adventures. |
| C．Getting old helps experience adventure. | D．Adventure doesn’t have an age limit. |
| A．Working for his boss. |
| B．Exploring different cultures. |
| C．Hiking in beautiful mountains. |
9 . After a tour of duty in Afghanistan, Benjamin Blume began to attend Sam Houston State University, USA. But he felt there was something missing. That all changed when Blume attended a study program abroad. With the help of the staff at the Office of International Programs and the Veterans Resource Center (退伍老兵资源中心), he was able to take seven study trips abroad, visiting 19 countries in just three years.
Blume’s first stop was Leipzig, Germany for a German language program in the summer of 2018. Later that summer, Blume visited Australia as part of the stars and galaxy (星系) course. “There was a major eclipse (日食) in Australia that summer and it was an amazing thing to see,” Blume said. “We also visited Wyoming after leaving Australia for the same course to see the sky.”
In the fall of 2018, Blume took off again this time visiting Bern, Switzerland for a business course. Blume returned for the 2019 spring term before his next adventure that summer in Tokyo for a month-long economics trip. “Tokyo was quite the experience and like nothing I had seen before,” Blume said. “I had never experienced so much culture and history as I did there.”
Blume went from Tokyo back to Germany, this time visiting Aachen for an economics program. After returning to the US and staying for a month, Blume travelled to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for a three-week marketing program. Finally, Blume took his seventh and last study abroad trip to Auckland, New Zealand. “New Zealand was probably my favorite place to visit because the landscape is so diverse.” Blume added, “One day we hiked a glacier, which I had never done before. I also got to see where The Hobbit films were made.”
1. Which countries did Benjamin Blume visit in the summer of 2018?| A．Germany and Switzerland. | B．Germany and Australia. |
| C．New Zealand and Australia. | D．New Zealand and Switzerland. |
| A．In the autumn of 2018. | B．In the summer of 2018. |
| C．In the spring of 2019. | D．In the winter of 2019. |
| A．For an interview. | B．For his adventure. | C．For a party. | D．For his study. |
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I went to Turkey last summer, where I saw many place of interest. The weather was very nice and the people here were friendly. What I especial enjoyed was the Turkish food that was great. I caught the early ferry to cross from one side of the city to other side, take many pictures with my camera. The cost of the whole trip was a bit of high, but I thought it was worth it. The Turkish people did not speak much English, and I managed to get where I plan to go. During the trip, I went to the traditional Turkish baths, what were very cheap and relaxed.
