Jilin is not a place that was ever high up on my list of places that I wanted to go to in China, but after visiting it I can confidently say it should be at the top of yours.
My first stop was the Jingyuetan National Forest Park, situated in the southeast of Changchun city. The freshness and calmness of this park was idyllic, with pockets of people out for their afternoon run or just getting some alone time. I was taken to a cable lift that took me up to one of the highest points and got to toboggan (长雪橇) down the hill side, which I had done once before beside the Great Wall of China, but this time I was in among the trees and wilderness.
The forestry in Jilin is second to none, which was evident when I visited the Changchun Zoological and Botanical Gardens, featuring multiple parades and performances, but my favorite of all was the glowing lantern sculptures decorated around and in among the greenery. I was fortunate enough to dress up in some of the performance costumes. I have attended a performing arts academy for many years, so I was over the moon when greeted by performers in Siping.
My last day in Jilin was a day of relaxation. I started the day by rafting down a local river, where butterflies adorned the trees like Christmas decorations. From here I made the journey to a rural forest to partake in the intangible cultural heritage protection project of ginseng picking. A master guided me into the forest in search of the root plant and showed me the correct way to unearth the roots. The practice can only be done during two months of the year and the rest is left for the ginseng to grow back. It can take many years for the ginseng to grow to a profitable size.
My expectations were blown up to the mountains in Jilin as the people here showed me all warmth and generosity, sharing their wonderful province with me. It is most definitely a place I’m itching to climb back into.
【小题1】What’s the meaning of the underlined world “idyllic” in the second paragraph?| A．Crowded | B．Lonely | C．Peaceful | D．Wild |
| A．You can’t miss the forestry. |
| B．The forestry ranks second. |
| C．Changchun Zoological and Botanical Gardens is the second largest park in Jilin. |
| D．He likes the Changchun Zoological and Botanical Gardens most. |
| A．He hasn’t been to other tourist attractions in China. |
| B．Jilin was a must place to visit for him. |
| C．He can pick ginseng at any time of a year. |
| D．He is a performing artist. |
| A．A geography textbook. | B．A health care report |
| C．A travel magazine. | D．A science brochure |
Traveling is a very good activity. When you are fed up with your work and are allowed to take a holiday, you can go to the beautiful spots to enjoy the beauty of nature and the special character of other cities. You can breathe fresh air, visit some places of interest, meet different people and make friends with them. Then you will forget your tiredness and troubles and be much healthier. As a result, you will feel fully relaxed and you will have the energy to undertake the new tasks waiting for you.
But sometimes, traveling is not an enjoyable thing. For example, when the bus or car you take has a bad accident, you may be trapped in it and it wastes your time. What’s time, the weather can be changeable. If you are climbing a mountain, it may rain suddenly. You may catch a cold. The worst thing is that you may have your money stolen and you may have an injury. All these are terrible things that can happen to a tourist.
Therefore, before going on a trip, you must prepare yourself carefully. Firstly, you must have clear information about the weather. Secondly, you should choose a good companion so that you can help each other. Thirdly, you must be careful everywhere and try to avoid accidents. If you do these, you can enjoy your travels better and reduce unnecessary troubles.
【小题1】In the passage, the author suggests that you should____________for a holiday.| A．go to the beautiful spots | B．go to different cities |
| C．go nowhere | D．both A and B |
| A．finish doing | B．can’t do | C．are tired of | D．are interested in |
| A．You may meet with unexpected troubles on a trip. |
| B．You may get your money stolen. |
| C．You will have to spend a lot of money on a bus or a car. |
| D．It’s necessary for you to know about the weather before you travel. |
| A．Traveling is a very good activity. |
| B．How to make a perfect travel? |
| C．Some advice about travel. |
| D．Why do we go to travel? |
Events from January to April in Historic Wicoff House Museum
January 20@4: 30 pm—6:30 pm
Wicoff House Museum Puzzles (智力游戏) & Pints (of Ice Cream)
Celebrate National Puzzle Month at the museum! Join us for puzzles and board games. We will also have blank (空白的) puzzles that we can use to create our own puzzles. All adults welcome. There will be an ice cream bar! Bring a snack to share with the group, if desired.
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January 28@1:00 pm—3:00 pm
Wicoff House Museum—Around the World in 80 Minutes
Join us at the Wicoff House for this free community event! Learn about different countries and cultures by doing activities related to important people, buildings, event sand inventions from around the world.
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February 11@1:00 pm—2:00 pm
Plainsboro’s First Inhabitants (居民)
In 1981-1982, a scientific dig was conducted before the construction of the Scudders Mill Road bypass at Route 1. Researchers uncovered over 25,000 items at this site. The Wicoff House Museum has a collection of Lenni-Lenape items discovered throughout the township by local residents.
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April 6@4:00 pm—8:00 pm
Wicoff House—Escape Room
Join us at the Wicoff House for this fun family event. You will be “locked” in the rooms of the historic Wicoff House with a challenge to solve before time runs out! $5 per person, pay at the door. Includes: Escape Room admission, slice of pizza and drink, gift. Escape rooms are best suited for children 8 and up.
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【小题1】What can people do on January 20?| A．Form their own working groups. | B．Enjoy various artistic works. |
| C．Design their own puzzles. | D．Learn to make snacks. |
| A．inyurl.com/lenape24 | B．inyurl.com/escapewh24. |
| C．tinyurl.com/wicoffpuzzles. | D．tinyurl.com/wicoffworld24. |
| A．It will last 3 hours. | B．It provides people with food. |
| C．It is free for families. | D．It is suitable for a 5-year-old. |
Things you need to notice before travelling
Luggage
We ask you to keep what you bring with you down to one medium-sized suitcase per person on board the bus.
Seat Arrangements (安排)
Special needs for particular seats can be made on most bus breaks when booking, but since arrangements are made on a first-come-first-served basis, early booking is advisable. When bookings are made with us, you will be offered the best seats we have on the bus at that time.
Travel Documents
When you have paid your deposit (定金), we will send you all the necessary documents (文件), so that you receive them in good time before setting off. Certain documents, for example air or boat tickets, may have to be kept and your driver or guide will then give them to you at the proper time.
Special Diets
If you need a special diet, you must tell us at the time of booking and provide us with a copy of the diet. This will be passed on to the hotel or hotels on your bus break. However, on certain bus breaks, the hotels used are tourist class and they may not be able to prepare special diets. Any extra costs must be paid to the hotel yourself before leaving the hotel.
Programs
Some of our hotels arrange extra programs which include music, dancing and film shows, etc. They are all offered by the hotel, but not sure.
【小题1】Your air tickets ________.| A．will be held by your bus driver until you need them |
| B．will be sent to you at your departure point |
| C．will be kept by yourself |
| D．will be given to you with other documents |
| A．tell the hotel when you arrive | B．pay extra money |
| C．book a tourist class hotel | D．tell the bus company when booking |
| A．offered by the bus company | B．offered by the hotel at any time |
| C．an extra offer, so extra money must be paid | D．offered by the hotel, but may not run |
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