For centuries, time was measured by the position of the sun with the use of sundials. Noon was recognized when the sun was the highest in the sky, and cities would set their clock by this apparent 1 time, even though some cities would often be on a slightly different time. Daylight Saving Time (DST), sometimes called summer time, was 2 to make better use of daylight. Thus, clocks are set forward one hour in the spring to move an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening and then set back one hour in the fall to return to 3 daylight.
Benjamin Franklin first conceived the idea of daylight saving during his term as an American delegate in Paris in 1784 and wrote about it 4 in his essay, “An Economical Project.” It is said that Franklin awoke early one morning and was surprised to see the sunlight at such an hour. Always the 5, Franklin believed the practice of moving the time could save on the use of candlelight, as candles were expensive at the time.
In England, builder William Willett (1857–1915) became a strong supporter for Daylight Saving Time upon noticing blinds(百叶窗) of many houses were 6 on an early sunny morning. Willet believed everyone, including himself, would appreciate longer hours of light in the evenings. In 1909, Sir Robert Pearce 7 a bill in the House of Commons to make it obligatory(义务) to 8 the clocks. A bill was drafted and introduced into Parliament several times but met with great opposition, mostly from farmers. 9, in 1925, it was decided that summer time should begin on the day following the third Saturday in April and close after the first Saturday in October.
The U.S. Congress passed the Standard Time Act of 1918 to establish standard time and 10 and set Daylight Saving Time across the continent. This act also devised(制定) five time 11 throughout the United States: Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, and Alaska. The first time zone was set on “the mean astronomical time of the seventy-fifth degree of longitude west from Greenwich” (England). In 1919, this act was abandoned.
President Roosevelt established year-round Daylight Saving Time (also called War Time) from 1942–1945. However, after this period, each state 12 its own DST, which proved to be 13 to television and radio broadcasting and transportation. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson created the Department of Transportation and signed the Uniform Time Act. As a result, the Department of Transportation was given the responsibility for the time laws. During the oil embargo(禁运) and energy crisis of the 1970s, President Richard Nixon 14 DST through the Daylight Saving Time Energy Act of 1973 to conserve energy further. This law was 15 in 1986, and Daylight Saving Time was reset to begin on the first Sunday in April (to spring ahead) and end on the last Sunday in October (to fall back).
Many people think of Israel as being hot all year round. But this is far from the 1. While it's true that Israel's weather is famously steamy in July and August, it is 2not this way all the time. Israel's weather also 3from that in North America and Western Europe. Here, you will basically 4two different seasons: winter from late October to mid-March, and summer from April to October.
September and October are traditionally regarded as the busiest and most crowded months for tourism in Israel. The next 5time is in April. In between these months, the country is typically less crowded and busy. This makes 6a good time to visit.
During the season, the weather in Israel is cool and rainy. The average temperatures at this time 7from 50 to 60 degrees F at night and 62 to 72 degrees F during the day. The only areas that normally receive snowfall are Golan Heights and Mount Hermon. Tel Aviv and other coastal 8do not receive any snow at all. As you can imagine, people 9from coastal places to experience snowfall when it does 10 !
During February and March, the entire country experiences a beautiful 11Almost everywhere you go, you will see green popping up—a lovely 12of the plentiful winter rain. The regions of Golan and Galilee are 13covered with wild flowers. It is quite a beautiful view. 14, there's really no "bad" time to visit Israel. But if you'd like to visit the country during its 15busy season, winter is the right time to plan your trip.
Technology empowers travel. Thanks to the speed and1of modern travel, destinations that used to take a long time to travel to can now be reached quickly and easily. Even though jet flights make places seem2, they may be different from3countries in various important ways. Therefore, it is important to4your behavior so that you don't offend the locals. Here are some tips that will make communication easier, and your trip more enjoyable.
Speech and gestures
Never raise your voice in order to make yourself understood. If you don't know the word for something in the local language, try drawing a picture or pointing to an object. Remember, though, that pointing5at a person can be highly offensive in some cultures. If you have to point something out, do so by gesturing towards the object with the palm of your hand6, facing upward, and your fingers outstretched. Before you travel, try learning some basic words or phrases of the local language. Most useful are those that express gratitude and politeness, such as words for please, thank you and may I, as well as basic7.
Displaying8
Keep in mind that, in many cultures, showing closeness in public is considered taboo, kissing on the street or in public is9behaviour and should be avoided. If you are unsure of how to behave, watch the local people and10them—if they don't behave in a certain way, you probably shouldn't either.
Opening gifts
The opening of gifts is also treated very11around the world. In many Western countries, do not be surprised if your hosts immediately tear the wrapping paper from a gift in great12. They will then tell you how wonderful the gift is, even if they do not like it! In most Asian countries, it is considered13to open gifts in front of the gift-giver for fear of offending the person.
Wherever you go in the world, always be14of the local customs. Try instead to show respect for the values of the country you are in, even if you do not15agree with them.
Have you ever had the feeling that you have flown halfway around the world and left part of yourself behind? Moving from one place to another at such a(n)1speed may leave you feeling uncomfortable. Actually, our minds and bodies need to2such changes, Therefore, traveling3becomes an important part of our understanding of the world.
Slow travel isn't a new4and has been part of social and environmental movements for at least the past 40 years. Lets take a look at the reasons why choosing slow travel is 5both individually and globally. Slow travel6all sorts of people. If you are new7, you may even find that going slow can become your friend. Today slow travel is a(n)8of looking at the options that are available and 9their effects. For example, it considers personal, social and spiritual reasons for moving from one place to another. Also, it can 10that the effect on the environment is given its rightful place and the11of people can also be considered. The search for a(n)12on how we travel can make sure that our needs as well as those of the planet can be13.
The gains from slow travel14from the very moment that you step out of your front door.
Taking time to15the detail of your journey and the local areas that you visit. The people and places you will see by16other forms of transport instead of air travel are more17than those that you will18on a flight. In our age, the slow movement can bring 19, since it can take time to do things properly, and therefore help travelers enjoy more.
Therefore, make the time to go slow so as to20the local culture, eat the local food and smell the flowers!
Disneyland opened on July 17 and is1one hour south of Los Angeles, California. You may get there by air or by bus.
Disneyland attracts most of its visitors from 2. So avoid weekends and school vacations to get the 3 waits. The period before or after Christmas Day is the busiest of the year, with the park often holding more extra guests each day. Whenever you visit, 4 early—about an hour 5 the opening time—to get the popular attractions before crowds 6.
Disneyland also sells tickets online, but does not allow you to 7 them at home. So you'll have to order far enough 8 for them to arrive by mail. Tickets 9 also be available through your local auto club, Disney Store or your school or work office.
Space Mountain 10 in early July, 2005 after a two-year rehab (修复) to rebuild the track and improve show 11. If you are travelling with little kids, you'll want to visit Fantasyland first in the morning, 12 several popular kids' rides in that area, especially Dumbo and Peter Pan, have low capacities (容量) and build long 13 early in the day. 14, head west to Adventureland and New Orleans Square 15 the park opens, visiting the Indiana Jones Adventure and Splash Mountain, and coming back to the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean.
The most unforgettable thing during my long summer holidays last year, of course, is my trip 1 England. This was my first time to go abroad, so it really made me 2.
There were quite a lot of interesting 3 in England, such as Oxford. When we walked around Oxford, we saw quite a lot of ancient buildings on 4 sides of the streets. One of the most famous tourist 5 in Oxford is Christ (基督) Church. It's 6 one of Oxford University's 38 colleges. There is a huge hall in Christ Church, 7 was used as the dining hall at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter 8. I felt really excited when I heard this.
9 place that impressed me 10 during my trip was a place called Stratford-upon-Avon. It was a small town. Maybe you haven't 11 it, but I'm sure you have heard about William Shakespeare —the great man's 12. In Stratford-upon-Avon, I could 13 Shakespeare's Birthplace, Shakespeare Countryside Museum, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and a lot of places that are connected with 14.
I went to Shakespeare's Birthplace. It was the house 15 Shakespeare was born and 16 his early years. 17 sitting room, hallway (走廊) , bedrooms, and kitchen were furnished (布置) in 16th century 18. I also went to see the Shakespeare Exhibition. It illustrated (展示，说明) Shakespeare's life and career in both Stratford and London.
I really enjoyed this nice trip to England, 19 which I learnt a lot. I'm very happy that I could visit such an interesting 20. I want to go there again in the future.
While traveling, there are chances that you stay at a hotel or a family member's house. But have you ever thought about staying in a stranger's 1?
This might sound 2, but it's actually a trend that is becoming popular around the world, including China.
Lodging rental companies like Airbnb are helping people look for cheap ways to 3. This website allows people to rent out their 4 rooms or apartments as an alternative to 5 in over 190 countries.
Created by young American men Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb is a good example of a 6 economy. Through the Internet, people share 7 such as cars, apartments and 8 their expertise (专门知识).
9 post information about the location, prices, descriptions and pictures. Guests can go to the 10 and find their favorite places to stay. Users 11 their opinions on their stay so that people know whether a place is good or not.
A man in New York named Jonathan Powley even rents out his 12 for $22 (140 yuan) per night through Airbnb. This isn't a (n) 13 car. Powley takes out the car seats and changes the 14 to look more welcoming.
He keeps it clean and puts flowers in it every day. He provides snacks and tells travelers where they can go and shower.
But Airbnb does have some 15. Sometimes it is not as 16 as it looks like online. 17, hosts sometimes get mad when they get home and it's a complete 18.
In China, Airbnb operates in five 19 including Beijing and Shanghai. The country has seen a major 20 in Airbnb users in the past year.
