These are four famous tourist attractions around the world!
The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City in Beijing, China, was completed in 1420 during the early Ming Dynasty. It is the largest ancient palatial(宫殿似的)building in the world and it’s open to tourists to allow them to have a look at ancient Chinese architecture.
Niagara Falls State Park
When you arrive at Niagara Falls State Park, you’ll explore the Cave of the Winds to have an up-close look at the falls. The Cave of the Winds is a self-guided tour, which means you can spend as much time as you would like. There is no need to make a reservation. The Cave of the Winds closes during winter, so make sure it’s open before visiting.
The Little Mermaid
The little Mermaid is a statue in Copenhagen, Denmark. It sits on a rock in the harbor. It was inspired by a performance of a ballet based on the fairy tale The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. And there are many tourists taking photos with the Little Mermaid every year.
The Taj Mahal
As one of the Seven Wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of India. It is considered as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a mix of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles.
【小题1】Where is the text probably taken from?| A．An academic journal. | B．A travel magazine. |
| C．A geography coursebook. | D．An official document. |
| A．Reserve a ticket beforehand. | B．Find a tour guide. |
| C．Learn about its history. | D．Check the opening time. |
| A．Tourists can only view the Forbidden City from outside. |
| B．The Little Mermaid statue was made by Hans Christine Andersen. |
| C．Tourists must check the opening times before visiting Niagara Falls State Park. |
| D．The Taj Mahal is the finest instance of mixed styles of Mughal structures. |
Xi’an is regarded as a “Living History Museum” because of its rich, diverse collection of historical and cultural treasures. Besides the Terracotta Warriors, there are also some other attractions in the city. Here are some of them.
Ancient City Wall
Xi’an City Wall was built in the 14th century in the Ming Dynasty as a military defense system. Now it is one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. The wall is now a landmark, dividing the city into inner and outer areas.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (塔)
Situated in an ancient temple, the pagoda with layers of bricks was built in the Tang Dynasty. 1t is traditional Chinese architecture. One of the main functions of the pagoda was to store Buddhist scriptures (经文) and figurines brought to China from India by the famous monk and traveler Xuan Zang, who stayed here for 19 years translating Buddhist scriptures.
Shaanxi History Museum
The Shaanxi History Museum, built in 1991, is home to over 370,000 precious relics unearthed in Shaanxi over the years. The museum consists of three main sections. Its collections range from bronze ware (器皿) to pottery ware, gold and silver ware and mural (壁画) paintings from the Tang Dynasty tombs.
The Muslim Quarter
One of the highlights is its local snacks when you tour Xi’an. The best food destination is the Muslim Quarter，which has a history of several hundred years. Consisting of a number of food streets, the area has become a famous attraction in the city for its rich and authentic Muslim cultural atmosphere.
【小题1】What’s the purpose of the text?| A．To show the development of Xi’an. |
| B．To introduce some attractions in Xi’an. |
| C．To tell us how to pay a visit to the four attractions. |
| D．To explain why Xi’an has so many historical treasures. |
| A．It was constructed in the Ming Dynasty. |
| B．It was located beside the Xian City Wall. |
| C．Visitors can see bronze ware and pottery ware there. |
| D．Xuan Zang once stayed there translating Buddist scriptures. |
| A．In the Shaanxi History Museum. | B．At the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. |
| C．On the Ancient City Wall. | D．Around the Muslim Quarter. |
The Vancouver Aquarium is open 365 days a year. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, and 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. seasonally/statutory (法令的) holiday weekends. Last ticket sold and entry is 15 minutes prior to (在…之前 ) closing time. Check our Special Notices below for things that may affect your visit.
Special Notices
Gallery/Habitat Closures
Due to changing weather climate in B.C. throughout the year, the African penguins are closely monitored by animal care staff and may be off display in colder weather.
Stanley Park Road Closures
Sunday May 3, 2015: All roads leading into Stanley Park will be closed from 6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for the Vancouver International Marathon.
Online General Admission Tickets
| ADULT Admission SENIOR Admission (65+) YOUTH/STUDENT Admission (13-18) CHILD Admission (4-12) | Price $29.00 (includes tax) Price $20.00 (includes tax) Price $20.00 (includes tax) Price $15.00 (includes tax) |
Visiting Tips
The Best Time To Visit
During winter hours, the quietest time to visit is on weekdays or prior to 12 a.m. or after 2 p.m. During summer hours, the quietest time to visit is prior to 11 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Check the show schedule.
Members' Hours
Members are able to visit the Aquarium an unlimited number of times during Regular Hours of Operation-- 10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Members’ Early Openings: During non-holiday weekends (Saturday and Sunday), our doors will open for members at 9:30 a.m.—30 minutes before we open to the public.
Super Saturdays: On every second Saturday of each month, the Vancouver Aquarium holds Super Saturday for our members. This is an opportunity to visit the Aquarium without line-ups, and instead enjoy quiet galleries and specialty programming. We open our doors at 8:30 a.m. for this special members-only event.
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Contact us!
| Membership Department For more information about memberships and the privileges you receive as a supporter of aquatic conservation, contact our Membership Services Department. Phone: 604-659-3526 |
| Visitor Experience Contact our visitor experience staff for specific questions about your visit or to share your suggestions and ideas. Phone: 604-659-3400 (ask for the duty Manager) |
| External Relations We offer many ways of supporting the Aquarium; our giving opportunities are as diverse and appealing as the aquatic world our donors and sponsors are helping to conserve. Phone: 604-659-3473 |
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【小题1】If you plan to visit Vancouver Aquarium on Sunday, May 3rd, 2015, you should enter it before ________.
| A．6:00 p.m. | B．5:45 p.m. | C．9:00 a. m. | D．9:45 a.m. |
| A．＄60 | B．＄55 | C．＄44 | D．＄35 |
| A．go out of the aquarium during lunch time and re-enter for free. |
| B．observe the African penguins on Super Saturdays in winter. |
| C．enter the aquarium every Saturday of each month without queuing up. |
| D．enter the aquarium at 8:30 during non-holiday weekends. |
Shakespeare’s Family Homes Pass
Enter the world of Shakespeare and see the places that inspired a genius, with entry to five historic properties (房产) in Stratford-upon-Avon.
The properties:
Shakespeare’s Birthplace --- Enjoy a multimedia exhibition and live theatre
Hall’s Croft ---Visit the traditional herb gardens and home of Shakespeare’s daughter
Susanna Anne Hathaway’s Cottage --- Hear readings of Shakespeare’s most popular sonnets Maty Arden’s Farm---Watch falconry displays and traditional crafts
Shakespeare’s New Place --- Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare and explore where he wrote some of his most iconic works like his four tragedies (悲剧).
Price Adult (（18+）) £20
Child （3-17） £10 Under 3: free
Concession （优惠） £15 60+ and students （18-25） with ID
*Tickets are valid (有效) for one visit to each of your 5 properties in a 72 hour period,
*Please note that customers who are disabled can buy a concession ticket and then will be able to have one carer admitted free.
Opening dates and times
Winter Season: 4 November 2019 - 15 March 2020
Shakespeare’s BirthPlace: open Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Shakespeare’s New Place: open Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage: open Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Halls Croft: open Monday - Sunday, 11am-4pm
Mary Arden’s Farm: closed
*Shakespeare’s BirthPlace, Shakespeare’s New Place, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage: open on the 24 December 10am-lpm, closed 25-26 December.
Spring/Summer/Autumn Season: 16 March 2020 - 1 November 2020
Shakespeare’s BirthPlace and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage: open Monday - Sunday, 9am - 5pm.
Shakespeare’s New Place, Hall’s Croft and Mary Arden’s Farm: open Monday - Sunday 10am-5pm
Closing times listed above are last entry.
Houses close 30 minutes after last entry.
【小题1】According to the advertisement, visitors can ________.| A．hear Shakespeare’s sonnets at Shakespeare’s Birthplace |
| B．explore where he created some of his master works |
| C．visit the properties many times with the ticket in 72 hours |
| D．visit the 5 properties free of charge on Christmas Day |
| A．£10 | B．£25 | C．£30 | D．£50 |
| A．4:00 pm | B．4:30pm | C．5:00pm | D．5:30 pm |
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