American like to visit the national parks. In 1996, over 250,000,000 people visited areas run by the National Park Service. Experts predict that by 2010, 500,000,000 people per year will visit the parks. As a result, people are trying to think of ways to protect the parks from the crowds.
The crowding of the parks has caused several problems. One is that there is not enough space for all of the people who want to use the parks. To deal with this problem, national parks may require reservations months in advance for some spots. The Park Service may also raise entrance fees at these places.
Another problem caused by increased park use is pollution. Some garbage and waste can be cleaned up, and the cleanup can be paid for by increased entrance fees. To cut down on noise pollution and air pollution, officials may decrease the number of cars allowed in parks. If this happens, people may use buses to travel around the parks. Officials may also limit the use of jet-skis, snowmobiles (摩托雪橇), motorboats, and sightseeing helicopters and planes.
The parks are also threatened by development that is going on around them. For example, around Yellow Stone Park, many motels (汽车旅馆), golf courses, resorts, and other tourist attractions have been built. Some of these developments affect areas that are used by animals. People will have to learn to agree about ways to protect the parks. If they do not, there will soon be no reason to visit these national treasures.
【小题1】By 2010, the number of visitors will rise by ______ per year.A.250 million | B.500 million | C.2.5 billion | D.5 billion |
A.pay less than before | B.stay there for months |
C.book the ticket before months | D.fill in a form to apply for the ticket |
A.just for the benefit of the National Park Service |
B.either to limit the number of visitors or to pay for the cleaner |
C.not only to protect the animals but to reduce the noise pollution |
D.merely for the development of the national parks |
A.People are not supposed to visit the national parks for fear that they will harm the animals. |
B.Only if more man-made tourist attractions are built will more people visit the parks. |
C.It is reasonable to keep the balance between the development of the parks and the reserve(保护区). |
D.People will not visit the national parks since there are no golf courses and resorts. |
A.High fees may probably keep some people out of parks. |
B.Helicopters and planes will not be used in parks any longer. |
C.The bus will become the only tool in parks with the purpose of pollution reduction. |
D.The National Park Service welcomes as many visitors as possible. |
There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little bit of whisky (威士忌) at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle. When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873 she wrote in her diary, “I never saw a lovelier spot.” And she didn’t even go fishing.
Scotland is not easily defined. In certain moments, this quiet land of lakes and grasses and mountains changes before your very eyes. When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange light, the rivers, teeming with fish, can turn into streams of gold. As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy, near the Inverlochy Castle, any frustration (烦恼) will float away as gently as the circling water. It’s just you and purple, pink, white flowers, seeking a perfect harmony. If you are a new comer to fishing, learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetime’s fun. For many, fishing is more than a sport; it is an art.
Scotland offers interesting places where you can rest after a long day’s fishing. Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland, the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotland’s mountains. Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains, and reaching its 1343-metre top is a challenge. But it’s not just what goes up that matters; what comes down is unique. More than 900 metres high, on the mountain’s north face, lies an all-important source of pure water. Its name comes from the Gaelic language “usquebaugh” or “water of life”; and it is the single most important ingredient (原料) in Scotland’s best known drink: whisky.
【小题1】The story of Queen Victoria is to show that ________.A.the Queen is rich in tour experience |
B.the Castle is a good place to go in Scotland |
C.tasting whisky is better than going fishing |
D.1873 is a special year for the Queen |
A.By giving descriptions. | B.By following time order. |
C.By analyzing causes. | D.By making comparisons. |
A.To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists. |
B.To show the attractions of Scotland to readers. |
C.To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland. |
D.To describe the pleasures of life in Scotland. |
The sea is always present in Helsinki. When you take a walk over the great open space of the central square, you will hear seabirds screaming. When you take the tram ,suddenly and unexpectedly, you are faced with a calm, shining blue sea. You may notice that people in Helsinki do not rush about as in other cities. Instead ,they walk along the roads, politely letting other people by.
An usual way to see Helsinki for the first time is to start out by the boats. You will walk by the elderly women selling fish and vegetables in the market square and find yourself in front of a beautiful park. You may enjoy a pleasant walk in the park for a few hours and then take the tram. Trams are the perfect way to get around(四处走动)in Helsinki. Watching the old houses, parks, theatres, churches, shops, restaurants and people in the streets, you may have a slightly sad film feeling to it.
The pale summer nights are another wonder in the city. Following the waterfront(滨水区)of the city after sunset, you couldn’t help stopping and listening to the sweet silence, interrupted only by the screaming seabirds and leaving fishing boats.
However, in some way. Helsinki is also the most modern city in northern Europe. You will surely want to visit the white Glass Palace, the modern art museum, and all those extremely popular cafes and design stores.
【小题1】Helsinki is called a city of two colors mainly because of the colors of its ____________
A.19th century buildings, boats and parks |
B.19th century buildings, boats and seabirds |
C.old houses, parks and trams |
D.old buildings, boats and the sea |
A.by boat | B.by bus | C.by tram | D.on foot |
A.both splendid and traditional | B.both quiet and noisy |
C.both historical and modern | D.both old and new |
A.a story-book | B.a geography textbook |
C.a research report | D.a travel magazine |
Want to take your holidays in Egypt to experience its unique history and civilisation? Here's a perfect package for you: 4 Nights/5 Days, Cairo-Aswan-Nile Cruise-Luxor.
Tour Information
Low season | High season | |
Price for the whole trip | $899(Three-star hotels) | $1,099(Three-star hotels) |
$1,399(Five-star hotels) | $1, 599(Five-star hotels) | |
Site entrance and guide fees are included. All prices are per person based on double room occupancy. |
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
You'll be met by our guide at Cairo International Airport, who'll take you to your hotel for a good night’s sleep.
Day 2: Pyramids Sphinx
At 9: 00 am, you' ll take a drive to the great wonders of the world: the Great Pyramids of Giza and the legendary Sphinx. Then you will visit Egyptian Museum. After concluding your visit to all the major sites.Cairo, you'll be transferred to the railway station to take the 8: 00 pm overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Day 3: Aswan
You will start at 10: 00 am with a visit to the Aswan High Dam-one of the biggest dams in the world, and then a visit to the Elephantine Island and the Philae Temple. In the late afternoon, you'll check in to your Nile Cruise, have supper and spend the night on board.
Day 4: Kom Ombo Edfu, Esna Lock
You’ll set sail via Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna Lock, where there are a great many historical sites,to Luxor where you dock(停靠)for the night and you sleep aboard the ship.
Day 5: Luxor, Cairo
You’ll check out the Nile Cruise and then visit the Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and theValley of the Queens. After that, you'll be transferred to the railway station to head back to Cairo whereyou’ll fly back home with amazing stories and unforgettable memories.
【小题1】If you choose a three-star hotel in high season, how much should you pay for the trip?A.$2,198 | B.$1.599 | C.$899 | D.$1,099 |
A.Nights 1&2 | B.Nights 2&3 | C.Nights 3&4 | D.Nights 1&4. |
A.The Aswan High Dam. | B.The Great Pyramids of Giza. |
C.The Valley of the Kings. | D.The Elephantine Island. |
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