Thingvellir has been a National Park in Icela...

Thingvellir has been a National Park in Iceland since 1930 and was named a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2004. Aside from its historical interest, Thingvellir holds a special attraction for nature lovers.

How to get to Thingvellir National Park

1. Take Road No. 1 heading north out of Reykjavík. After driving through the town Mosfellsbær take the first exit to the right at roundabout onto Road No. 36 to Thingvellir.

2. Another choice in summertime out of Reykjavik is to take the Road No.1 towards south coast. Then　 turn left onto Road 431 and follow it onto Road 435 . Note that this road (435) is closed in winter and only open from May to September depending on snow conditions. Make sure to check conditions before driving it.

What to see in Thingvellir?

There is much to explore in the park including the 20-meter (66ft) Oxara waterfall, and the Nikulasargja Gorge, better known as Peningagja (Money Gorge) because it is a custom to throw coins (and sometimes credit cards!) into the icy-cold water and make a wish.The Oxararfoss Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall, though the pool under it has a darker story, for men and women were drowned there, after being sentenced to death in the Middle Ages.

Camping

There are two camp sites at Thingvellir :One by the parks service centre at Leirar and another one　 by Vatnskot.

Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal cans. Ash from the barbecues should be disposed of into separate containers.

Price:

Adults (18-66 years) ISK 1300 /night + 300 ISK tax Senior (67 +) and disabled ISK 650 / night + 300 ISK tax Children/teens 0-17 years free of charge.

Parking

Thingvellir does not have entrance fee as such,but if you travel by car you will have to pay a parking fee.

The charge for a daypass on all the parking lots is as follows:

A) Passenger car, 5 seats or less - 750 ISK

B) Passenger car, 6-8 seats - 1000 ISK

C) Bus, 9-19 seats - 1800 ISK

D) Bus ,20 seats or more - 3500 ISK

For further info please contact thingvellir@thingvellir.is.

1.How much you need to pay in all if you take your family( your wife;your two kids,age 3 and 5;your parents,age 68 and 70) to camp for a night in Thingvellir National Park ?(You travel with your 7-seat　 car)

A.8300ISK B.6100ISK

C.5800ISK D.5100ISK

2.What is most special about the Nikulasargja Gorge?

A.People throw coins into the water and make a wish there.

B.There is a beautiful waterfall nearby.

C.The water there is icy-cold.

D.You can use your credit card there.

3.Which of the following is False according to the article?

A.Thingvellir National Park in Iceland is a World Heritage site.

B.Road 435 of Iceland is closed in winter for safety concern.

C.In the Middle Ages some people were drowned under Oxararfoss Waterfall.

D.Rubbish has to be sorted in Thingvellir National Park when camping.

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Alton Towers is the most famous theme park in the UK which has been successfully running since 1980. The park is set high in the hills of Alton in Staffordshire and it is hidden amongst the trees.

The buying up of the theme park has caused more and more money to be put into the park which is only good for thrill (兴奋) seekers! The amount of new rides is increasing but at the expense of the admittance fees. However the higher fees by no means stops people from visiting though with still around 2.5 million visitors each year.

The theme park is open this year from the 17th March through until 11th November. This gives riders the nice hot British summer time to enjoy the rides with preferably less rainfall. The gates to the park open at 9:30 am and the rides and other attractions open at 10 am. To make the most of your money and your day I would suggest getting there on time or it will seem wasted. When I went we got there at around 1 o’clock and because of that we didn’t get around everything we wanted to.

The cost of getting into the park these days is very expensive so trips there I think for most families would be few and far between. There are many different prices as the cost changes depending on how you pay and when you want to go. There are three sets of prices, normal day ticket, event day ticket and buying online. The prices are as follows:

1.Which of the following is true of Alton Towers?

A. It lies at the foot of the hills of Alton.　　 B. It is the best national park in the UK.

C. It is covered with trees and grasses.　　 D. It has a history of over thirty years.

2.You’d better travel to Alton Towers in _____.

A. January　　 B. February　　 C. September　　 D. December

3.If you are at the age of 9 and visit Alton Towers on St David’s Day with your mom, how much has to be paid online?

A. £64　　 B. £40　　 C. £54　　 D. £57

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Snorkelling in Silfra

The clear water at this UNESCO world heritage(遗产) site in Thingvellir National Park will leave you speechless. It is one of the highest rated dive sites in the world. During this journey, you will snorkel within a crack between the Eurasian and American continents. You’ll experience truly amazing views of the colorful underwater landscape, marine life(海洋生物), and geological formations. Silfra’s water is fresh and drinkable at around 2°C -- 4°C all year round. Visibility can reach more than 100 meters, and swimming often feels more like flying.

This trip is for anyone who knows how to swim and is up for a unique adventure. We offer transportation with a pick-up in Reykjavik, and provide you with a dry suit. The total length of the tour is approximately five hours, and includes in-water snorkelling lasting around 30 minutes. We’ll guide you through the main Silfra Big Crack, Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral and Silfra Lagoon.

Included:

★ All necessary snorkeling equipment;

★ Hot drinks and food;

★ Silfra entrance fee of 1,000 ISK.

Availability: All year at 09:00 and 15:00. Pick-up in one hour before.

Requirements:

Participants need to complete the Silfra medical statement before the tour.

Divers must:

★ Be at least 18 years old (young people under 18 years old need a signature from their legal guardian), and the maximum age is 65 years old;

★ Be able to communicate in English.

★ Be physically fit;

★ Not be pregnant;

★ Not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs;

★ Sign a medical form.

1.What will be offered to you if you take this trip?

A. Cold drinks.　　 B. Two dry suits.

C. Round-trip air tickets.　　 D. Equipment for snorkeling.

2.When is the earliest pick-up time every day?

A. 07:00.　　 B. 08:00.

C. 09:00.　　 D. 14:00.

3.To participate in the trip, one must ____.

A. be over 18 years old.　　 B. be under 66 years old.

C. have the support of parents.　　 D. have a high level of ability in English.

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The National Library of Iceland is a reference library, which means books and other items in our collections cannot be browsed or borrowed, and must be ordered for consulation(查阅) in our reading rooms. The map below shows the location of the National Library. If you want to know more about our library, you can click on the link www. Nli.ie.

Opening Hours

Readers’ Tickets

Anyone over 16 years of age who wishes to use NLI collections may apply for a readers’ ticket. A reader’s ticket is valid(有效的) for three years and give readers access to all our collections. You must bring your ticket with you when using the reading rooms. A reader’s ticket is not required to access newspapers or other items on microfilm(微缩胶片)。

What you should bring

All applicants must produce a form of photographic identification, such as a passport, driver’s license, student card and so on.

Applying for a reader’s ticket and using the Reading Rooms

You can apply for your ticket in our Main Reading Room. It only takes a few minutes to process an application and issue a ticket. You will need to complete an online registration form. We will then check your identification, take your photograph and provide you with a reader’s ticket.

Renewing your reader’s ticket

Please bring your most recent reader’s ticket with you when renewing your ticket. If the expiry date(有效期) is greater than 12 months, you will also need to produce a form of photographic identification.

1.The National Library of Iceland is located on ____________.

A. Nassau Street　　　     B. Kildare Street　　

C. Dawson Street　　     D. Dame Street

2.At which time can you visit the Main & Manuscripts Reading Room of the National Library?

A. At 6:45 pm on Thursday.　　　　　　             B. At 10 am on Sunday.

C. At 9 am on Saturday.　　　　　　　　             D. At 5 pm on Monday.

3.You must ________ when applying for a reader’s ticket.

①take a photo of yourself　　　　　　　　　　         ②have valid identity documents

③be older than 16 years old　　　　　　　　　         ④fill in a paper registration form

A. ②③　　　　　　         B. ①③④　　　　

C. ③④　　　　　　     D. ①②④

4.Which of the following about the National Library is NOT true, according to the passage?

A. It is not a lending library.

B. Reader’s tickets are valid for use in its reading rooms

C. There is no need to renew reader’s tickets after they expire.

D. Certain categories of material can only be viewed by appointment.

5.The passage is probably taken from a(n) _____________.

A. website　　　　         B. magazine　　　　

C. newspaper　　　         D. advertisement

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Since 2012, when he _______, the soldier has been in the army.

A. had married 　　 B. has married

C. is married　　　　 D. got married

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Whose possession has the house _________ since the 1500s?

A. taken     B. been taken     C. been in     D. come into

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Barack Obama became US President in January, 2009. Since then, the world has been watching him closely to see whether he keeps his promises about the economy(经济), foreign policy and health care.

But at home, he has also been under pressure from his two daughters to keep his promise: to give them a new dog as a gift for helping him with his election campaign(竞选活动).

On Tuesday the nation’s first dog, named Bo, came out. It is a six-month-old water dog which is black with a white chest and white paws(爪).

“Bo’s got star quality,” said President Obama as he and his family took a walk with the dog on the White House lawn(草坪) in front of reporters.

He then joked, “ I finally got a friend. It took some time,” mentioning a famous saying, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.”

1.Barack Obama is ______ President now.

A．French           B．British            C．Russian           D．American

2.Which of the following is NOT true?

A．The dog is called Bo.                     B．The dog is six month old.

C．The dog is black and white.                D．The dog is all white.

3.The dog is Obama’s gift to ______.

A．the reporters      B．his wife           C．his daughters       D．his sons

4.What might the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?

A．It’s not easy to find a dog in Washington.

B．It’s not easy to find a friend in Washington.

C．Dogs aren’t friendly to man.

D．Man isn’t friendly to dogs.

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His sister left home in 1998, and ____________ since.

A. had not been heard of　　 B. has not been heard of

C. had not heard of　　 D. has not heard of

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His uncle went abroad in 2010, and __________ since.

A. had not been heard of      B. has not been heard of

C. had not heard of          D. has not heard of

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Ever since their quarrel, there has been an unpleasant 　　　 in the office.

A.circumstance B.atmosphere C.surroundings D.consequence

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