For our official holidays, like the National Holiday, many people'd like to go on a visit to some places of interest. Yesterday our class had a heated discussion about whether we should travel during holidays. One man's meat is another man's poison.
Some students are for it. They think visitors can enjoy a good variety of scenery. Facing glorious(壮丽的) tourist attractions, travelers may well broaden their eyes. At the same time, they can keep fit by walking on foot, and taste different delicious food that they can't get in their own hometowns. What's more, travelling can make a contribution to our economy development, mainly to the local economy development. Most travelers need to buy tickets to go to their destinations, thus traffic department will earn money. Travelers also need to sleep and eat, thus local hotels and restaurants also share benefits. Paying admission(门票费) benefits local governments. As for native farmers, they can benefit from selling local specialities to many travelers. In this case, money circulation(货币流通) is speeded up.
On the other hand, other students are against it. They believe it's a waste of money. Some famous places of interest are too crowded, while those smaller ones are not worth visiting. Travelling may cause traffic jams here and there. What's worse, due to travelling here and there, there exist some accidents on the road. Besides, it's known that travelling can also pollute the local environment. In order to reduce air and waste pollution, people should have a rest to the full, reading books or watching TV at home. Recently, many have been afraid of being infected with COVID-19 in particular.
As far as I am concerned, travelling is a good choice to spend holidays. And the government should take some measures to solve the existing problems. More policemen should be on duty to deal with accidents in time. Can we make a small change to the period when people don't have to go to work in some provinces? Let's take the example of the National Holiday, if some provinces of our country spend this holiday mainly in late September, with the National Day coming to an end, rather than in early October, most famous places of interest will not become crowded. At the same time, visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely here and there. Last but not least, never should we travel when there is a pandemic(大流行病,瘟疫). It's our duty to prevent its spread.
【小题1】What does the underlined sentence “One man's meat is another man's poison” in this passage mean?A.Some persons like meat, while others don't. |
B.Different persons taste meals differently. |
C.A man mistakes meat for poison. |
D.Different persons have different opinions on one thing. |
A.They buy all kinds of tickets. |
B.They walk, sleep, eat and meet native farmers. |
C.They speed up money circulation by spending money on transport, accommodations(膳宿), specialities and admission. |
D.They only enjoy visiting many glorious tourist attractions. |
A.There's a need for more policemen. |
B.Some provinces can change the date of an official holiday completely. |
C.Visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely. |
D.People should never travel when there is a pandemic. |
A.He doesn't show his opinion. | B.He doesn't agree at all. |
C.He supports unconditionally. | D.He supports and makes some suggestions. |
Tiny homes have been popular as home prices have climbed to new heights and people have looked for creative ways to downsize. We’ve seen many design concepts, including storage units and buses, but Jim Dotzenrod and his daughter Danielle recently came up with a unique one. The pair worked together on the family project to transform a 1973 train caboose into the sleeper car.
The CR Station Train Caboose, as it’s known on Airbnb, which has become somewhat of its own tourist destination in the small town that houses it, is available to rent for $124 a night, and has an excellent rating of 4.86 out of 5 from more than 300 guests on the booking website.
According to Insider, the project began when Jim saw a bunch of train cabooses along the side of the road during a drive out of town. He said he wondered if he could change one of them into a place where people could live or stay. So, he bought the 52,000-pound caboose for $8,000. Getting the caboose to its final home took some creative thinking and some heavy-duty equipment.
Danielle said the work was challenging, especially since she and her dad both have day jobs. But their schedules didn’t stop them from finishing the project. “My dad can do anything he sets his mind to — like, absolutely anything — but my dad is so low maintenance himself,” Danielle told the website. “So when we built this together it was a good combination because he could build whatever and have me pushing him like, ‘Hey, let’s make this as cool as we can.’”
This caboose also has Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, a shower and more. So, if you’re ever traveling in Iowa and want to experience something special, book a stay at the CR Station Train Caboose!
【小题1】What can we know about the CR Station Train Caboose?A.It can only be booked online. | B.It has become a local attraction. |
C.It offers a new concept in home decoration. | D.It was transported to the town with little effort. |
A.easy and pleasant to deal with | B.determined to do what he wants |
C.excellent at building houses | D.experienced in project design |
A.To introduce a lifestyle. | B.To share an experience. |
C.To show a travel trend. | D.To make an advertisement. |
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【小题1】The purpose of this passage is to _________.
A.promote New York Pass |
B.introduce New York Pass |
C.introduce New York attractions |
D.show New York attractions tickets fee |
A.$246.5. | B.$263. | C.$273.5. | D.$ 290. |
A.Its holders can save up to $1300 entrance fees. |
B.Its holders needn’t pay for the attractions it covers. |
C.Its holders needn’t queue to enter the attractions it covers. |
D.It can be picked up at Times Square at any time after you order it. |
A.the name | B.the honor |
C.the title | D.the privilege |
Step back in time with these reminders, symbolic places, of the Britain that once was ruled by Queen Victoria.
Blists Hill Victorian Town, Shropshire
Visitors to this Victorian town could happily wave goodbye to their smartphones, cars and almost any modern convenience. Walk through the gates and enjoy the smell of freshly baked bread and carbolic soap, hear the sounds of steam engines, a horse and cart.
November and December are the perfect months to visit, as the town lays on its annual Christmas celebrations.
The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
Experience the life inside without enduring the punishing conditions, with a tour of the best-preserved workhouse in Britain, serving as a place of labour.
Life here for Victorian Britain's poorest was incredibly tough, with the 160 inmates spending their days pulling rope apart by hand or turning the mill, but today it's a peaceful site and an abundant vegetable crop, with heritage varieties.
Grand Hotel, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
The hotel was built in the peak of this domestic train tourism boom. In 1845 the town was linked to York by rail, a development that brought a flood of holidaymakers. When it opened, it was one of the largest in Europe.
Visitors can still book in at the hotel today and enjoy the same traditional seaside pastimes as their ancestors — watching Punch and Judy shows, eating ice creams or riding along the coastal path on donkeys.
Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
Another immensely popular Victorian seaside town, Blackpool, received a sudden increase in visitors following the erection of the Blackpool Tower in 1894. In 1899, the Tower Ballroom was opened, designed to rival the nearby Empress Ballroom. The specially designed dancefloor attracted dancers from all over the world, and even the most working-class locals could experience a night of luxury.
Today, visitors still flood to dance in its grand interior or enjoy afternoon tea under the dreamy painted ceiling.
【小题1】What may you see if you visit Blists Hill Victorian Town?A.A phone shop. | B.A coffee bar. | C.A steam train. | D.A net bar. |
A.A school. | B.A factory. | C.A museum. | D.An attraction. |
A.By the sea. | B.Go in a taxi. |
C.Amusement buildings. | D.Enjoy performances. |
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