Located in the northwest of Washington State, Olympic National Park is famous for the diversity of its ecosystems. Glacierclad peaks spotted with extensive alpine meadows3 are surrounded by an extensive old growth forest, among which is the best example of wellprotected temperate rainforest in the Pacific Northwest. Eleven major river systems drain the Olympic mountains, offering some of the best habitat for anadromous4 fish species in the country. The park also includes 100 km of wilderness coastline, the longest undeveloped coast in this part of the United States, and is rich in native animal and plant species, including critical populations of the endangered northern spotted owl, marbled murrelet5 and bull trout.
Town of Bamberg
From the 10th century onwards, this town became an important link with the Slav peoples, especially those of Poland and Pomerania. During its period of greatest prosperity, from the 12th century onwards, the architecture of Bamberg strongly influenced northern Germany and Hungary. In the late 18th century it was the centre of the Enlightenment in southern Germany, with eminent philosophers and writers such as Hegel and Hoffmann living there.
Fortress of Suomenlinna （Finland）
Built in the second half of the 18th century by Sweden on a group of islands located at the entrance of Helsinkis harbour, this fortress6 is an especially interesting example of European military architecture of the time.
【生词注释】
1. motifn. （文艺作品等的）
主题；中心思想2. revealvt. 显示; 显露
3. meadown. 草地；牧场4. anadromousadj. （海鱼）
溯河产卵的
5. murreletn. 小海鸦6. fortressn. 堡垒, 要塞
1. Where can you enjoy the scenery of nature?
A. Rock Carvings in Tanum.
B. Olympic National Park.
C. Town of Bamberg.
D. Fortress of Suomenlinna.
2. Which one was built by foreigners, not by its own people?
A. Rock Carvings in Tanum.
B. Olympic National Park.
C. Town of Bamberg.
D. Fortress of Suomenlinna.
3. How many of the four is/are in Europe?
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.
4. If you want to know something about the history of Europe over 2,000 years ago, where will you go?
A. Rock Carvings in Tanum.
B. Olympic National Park.
C. Town of Bamberg.
D. Fortress of Suomenlinna.
5. The underlined word “eminent” probably means “ ”.
A. famous
B. old
C. foolish
D. rich
As Tibet is covered by ice and snow throughout the year, most people think that winter is not a good time to visit. However, the winter temperature of Lhasa averages about 12 degrees Celsius and the daytime temperatures of winter in Lhasa can be even higher as a result of intensive1 sunlight.
Recommended scenic spots
Recommended scenic spots for Tibet winter travelers are concentrated around Lhasa and Nyingchi. The first is Mount Namjag barwa whose relatively low altitude2 and high humidity covers the mountain in fog and cloud in spring and summer. As a result, the dry season, from September to the spring is the best time to appreciate Mount Namjag barwa.
Other sights include the old and new sections of Lhasa, boating in the Crayon Brahmaputra, taking pictures at two rivers joint, sightseeing in Norbu Lingka, which is a beautiful garden on the suburb of Lhasa, and living in the holiday village by Basum Lake （a holy lake at the foot of glaciers）.
Things to take to make sure for an easy winter holiday in Tibet
Altitude in these areas averages around 3,000 meters and can only cause slight altitude sickness. Taking some antianoxic3 medicines like Hongjingtian and Gaoyuanan is enough to ease through the first few days after arriving at these places.
Other things that can ensure travellers have an easy winter holiday in Tibet are sunglasses, glacier caps and sunscreen creams preventing overexposure to intensive sunshine and Xuemang （snow blindness）. Some ginger4 powder is also necessary to get rid of bugs5 because not all hotels in Tibet can provide bed blankets free of these insects. Breathable underwear is better than cotton underwear for cotton underwear is airtight and the undrained6 sweat can make people feel cold. Last but not least, bring a painkiller such as aspirin, which can help with frostbite as well as aches and colds.
【生词注释】
1. intensiveadj. 加强的；集中的2. altituden. 高度；海拔
3. antianoxicadj. 抗缺氧性的4. gingern. 姜；生姜
5. bugn. 虫子6. undrainedadj. 未排水的; 不排水的; 没有水流的
1. From the first paragraph, we know that .
A. Tibet is not a place to visit during the winter
B. you can not see sunlight during the daytime in winter in Lhasa
C. Tibet is an attractive place full of ice and snow all the year round
D. you can enjoy the warmly welcome from the local people in Lhasa
2. If you want to visit a beautiful garden on the suburb of Lhasa in winter, you may go to .
A. Mount Namjag barwa
B. Crayon Brahmaputra
C. Norbu Lingka
D. Basum Lake
3. The following are the things you should take if you want to make the Tibet winter travel EXCEPT .
A. some antianoxic medicines
B. sunglasses, glacier caps and sunscreen creams
C. some ginger powder
D. cotton underwear and the undrained sweat
4. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Tibet winter travel tips
B. Scenic spots in Lhasa
C. An easy winter holiday in Tibet
D. More things to take
Fragrant1 Paper Trails2
Waterfalls, artistic rock formations and an historical papermaking industry that transports the visitor back in time, are all attractions of the newly opened scenic spot in the Xiangzhi Valley, nestling3 in northeast Guiyang City, capital of Guizhou Province.
Located in a township inhabited4 by the Bouyei people, the name Xiangzhi means “Fragrant Paper” in Chinese Pinyin, and relates to the original papermaking skills inherited5 by the local population. The endless stretches6 of bamboo forests, used in the papermaking process, form a colorful backdrop to the picturesque7 area.
Travel tips
Enjoy walks along the river taking in the beautiful scenery of the Xiangzhi Valley, and the ancient papermaking mills and papermaking technology. Remember taking comfortable walking shoes, as the path is uneven.
Horse rides are available for 10 yuan single and 18 Yuan return ride.
Meals are available either at the restaurant （18 yuan）or in one of the Bouyei households （8 yuan）.