During the summer holidays, you might be eager to get out and about. What would you like to do? There are plenty of helpful websites and apps with good ideas.
The Wildlife Trusts charity has a map of walks all over the UK. You can zoom in to find the ones nearest where you live, read about them and plan a visit. Another good website for finding places to walk is AllTrails, where you can search for the name of a nearby city or park to explore with your family or friends.
One fun way to explore your neighborhood is through wildlife. The Week Junior Science+Nature’s summer scavenger hunt (寻宝游戏) asks you to track down 10 natural objects, including clouds and creepy-crawlies. There’s also a photo competition for young nature lovers.
Summer is the best time for butterfly-spotting, and iRecord Butterflies is a free app that helps you to identify the ones you see. It also uses the data to protect these beautiful creatures.
Another cool app worth checking is Seek by iNaturalist, which includes information about all sorts of wildlife, including bugs, fish and plants. And you can take part in monthly challenges. It’s been designed for families to use.
Finally, there’s Parkrun, where adults and young people get together to run in thousands of local parks. The Junior Parkrun website has a map showing you when and where these events take place, to help find your nearest one.
【小题1】Which of the following attracts those who love taking photos of nature?A.AllTrails. | B.The Wildlife Trusts. |
C.The iRecord Butterflies. | D.The Week Junior Science+Nature. |
A.One. | B.Two. | C.Three. | D.Four. |
A.Identifying the most special local parks. |
B.Allowing people of all ages to get together. |
C.Having much experience of organizing events. |
D.Offering a map to show different times and places of the events. |
As for long-distance holidays, there are some unique destinations that actually offer you great value for your money, even if you’re on a budget.
Tokyo, Japan
Food lovers should head to this busy city which has the lowest cost for dining out — you could even bag a three-course evening meal for two, with a bottle of house wine, for just under £ 34. For sightseeing there are plenty of free museums and attractions, while tour bus ticket prices start from as little as £ 11.56.
Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand's capital is second to none as the best value long-distance city. Although there isn’t a huge difference across all prices compared to the other cities, it is accommodation that really makes it stand out. I you’re only stopping for a long weekend, then make sure to check out the awe-inspiring The Grand Palace, a complex of breathtaking temples.
Beijing, China
The Chinese capital took third spot with a total basket price of £ 337.49. If you only do one cultural day out during your stay, make it a trip to The Forbidden City. There are some seriously beautiful and delicate buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, not to mention they're home to priceless artificial objects from China's historical milestones.
Dubai, UAE
Although Dubai does have a reputation for being quite the splurge (挥霍金钱) when it comes to holidays and if you’re going to addict yourself to a spot of shopping or hit the roller-coasters, it actually provides quite good value for what you pay. The city also offers some cheaper prices across its museums, galleries and attractions as well as airport transfers.
【小题1】What can you enjoy in Tokyo, Japan?A.Eating out cheap. | B.Free bus ride. |
C.Visiting galleries free. | D.Priceless man-made objects. |
A.Tokyo. | B.Bangkok. | C.Beijing. | D.Dubai. |
A.Dubai is famous for house wine producing. |
B.Historical buildings spread everywhere in Dubai. |
C.Being on vacation in Dubai costs tons of money. |
D.The roller-coasters there are the best in the world. |
Nature & Outdoor Activities — World
Below are the 2024 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Nature and Outdoor activities. Think fresh air, new heights, and even a wildlife sighting or two.
Grand Circle IslandHonolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Duration: 9h
Ages 0 — 99, 10 at most per group
Ideal tor first-time visitors, or those with limited time, this full-day tour takes you all around Oahu, making sure that you don’t miss a thing. You’ll see top attractions including Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona. Blowhole, the Byodo-In Temple and the surfing beaches of the North.
Ziplining Forest AdventureRotorua, New Zealand
Duration: 3h
Ages 6 — 99, 10 at most per group
This tour takes you flying through a centuries-old forest as you. switch (切换) between the six zipline cables (电缆) 72 feet above the ground. Get a bird’s-eye view as two expert guides suit you up with safety equipment and teach you about the forest environment.
Fairbanks Snowmobile AdventureNorth Pole, Alaska
Duration: 1h
Ages 7 — 85, 4 at most per group
Speed through winter scenery on this snowmobile adventure in North Pole. Follow an expert guide into the Chena Lakes Recreation area on leading you across frozen lakes and rivers, and keep an eye out for wildlife. Then, park the snowmobile and relax yourself with a warm drink, and some snacks.
Epic Canyoning MadeiraMadeira Portugal
Duration: 4.5h
Ages 16 — 63, 12 at most per group
Reach Madeira, you can’t get to any other way than canyoning (峡谷漂流) with this small group canyoning tour. Journey into the mountain of the island for hours of going down waterfalls, natural water slides, and jumping into pools for a swim.
【小题1】Which of the following best suits the new comers?A.Fairbanks Snowmobile Adventure. | B.Epic Canyoning Madeira. |
C.Grand Circle Island. | D.Zipline Forest Adventure. |
A.Meet some wild animals. | B.Take part in a dinner party. |
C.Journey in the mountain. | D.Have a snowmobile class. |
A.Alaska | B.Portugal | C.Hawaii | D.New Zealand |
Tips for healthy trips
Taking a few health precautions (预防措施) when traveling could keep you from taking an unwanted trip to the doctor. That's the advice from experts who say travelers can be at particular risk for a number of health problems. Try these tips:
Plan to stay healthy. If you will be traveling outside your country, talk with a travel medicine specialist before hitting the road.
Pack your pills. If you are taking some medicine, be sure to take enough with you to cover a long trip.
Drink up. Travelers often become dehydrated (脱水的) because they simply forget to drink water.
So, it is important to consider your health needs before traveling
A.Watch your eyes |
B.Wash hands often |
C.Get plenty of rest and take some time to relax. |
D.So it's better to pack eye drops when you travel. |
E.Doctors generally recommend bringing an extra week's worth. |
F.Pack a few extra bottles in your bag and drink every half hour. |
G.Some governments also provide health information for people traveling abroad. |
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