Eco Jobs at The Eden Project, Cornwall

The Eden Project, Cornwall's greatest tourist attraction.

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The Eden Project is an educational charity which built with the concept of regeneration and sustainability. Besides, it has run for 10 years. Beginning from little surrounding vegetation, it has successfully become the biggest greenhouse in the world. Therefore, more and more tourists come here to visit. Those who come here by walk, bike or public transportation can allow discount. It reveals that man's determination can conquer the difficulties and also, people start to care about environmental issues.

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The Eden rainforest biodome, giving a good feel of the plants, temperature and humidity.

The colourful and interesting external displays

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Vocabulary

*vegetation- plants in general, especially the plants that are found in a particular area or environment

*regeneration- to develop and improve it to make it more active, successful, or important, especially after a period when it has been getting worse.

*eligible- a person who is eligible for something or to do something, is able to have or do it because they have the right qualifications, are the right age, etc.

Fish and chips

An advertisement of a Fish&chip restaurant.


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Fish and chips is a traditional dish in the United Kingdom. It is a very popular taken-away food which is made of cod, haddock or flounder and chip potatos. Besides, they are fried with breadcrumbs by very hot oil. What’s more, it is not only famous in the United Kingdom, but the countries such as Australia, New Zealand and parts of North America that had been colonised by British people in 19 century.


Fish and chips served with coleslaw and lemon.

A funny comic about fish&chips.

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Vocabulary

*batter- a mixture of eggs, milk and flour used in cooking to cover food such as fish or chicken before you fry it, or to make pancakes

*slab- a thick, flat slice or piece of something

*Faroe Islands- a group of 21 volcanic islands in the North Atlantic between Iceland and the Shetland Islands

Isle of Skye

Eilean Donan at dusk.


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Te name of The Isle of Skye originated from the old Norse sky-a, which means “cloud island”, because mist often covered with this island. It is the biggest island in Scotland. Moreover, the most stunning scenery is the main attraction, such as spectacular mountains, cliffs, and gorgeous lakes. Also, Skyle is one of Scotland’s top three tourist destinations where exists peace and quiet. However, the weather here is changeable.


The Isle of Skye Museum of Island Life is a collection of thatched croft houses depicting life on the Isle of Skye in times gone by.



The Old Man of Storm rock formation on the Isle of Skye.


Vocabulary
*crofting- crocrofting is the activity of farming on small pieces of land
*enshroud- to cover or surround something completely so that it cannot be seen or understood
*moor- a high open area of land that is not used for farming, especially an area covered with rough grass and heather

Scottish kilt

The modern Scottish kilt worn with formal evening wear


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The Scottish kilt is a tailored garments that owning unique design. It’s wrapped around wearer’s waist and fastened by straps and buckles. Besides, the kilt is knee-length. There are overlapping layers in front which called "aprons", and a kilt pin often places in front it for fixing. It depends on the wearers whether they want to put on their underwear or not. By military regulations, sometimes underwear is not allowed to wear under the kilt because traditionally, there is a saying goes- "true Scotsman" should wear nothing under his kilt.” What's more, competitors should wear kilts in Highland dancing and bagpipingthe competitions due to the rules.


Highland soldier in great kilt (1744)


A Black Watch or Campbell tartan kilt


Vocabulary
˙silt- a long narrow cut or opening
˙pleat- a permanent fold in a piece of fabric, made by sewing the top or side of the fold
˙bagpipe- a tubular wind instrument; the player blows air into a bag and squeezes it out through the drone

Cambridge

King's college chapel, seen from The Backs
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Cambridge is a charming and lively city. In Cambridge, there are exquisite architecture and the world-famous university that can take the breath away. Also, you may have more discoveries when exploring its history, tradition, and quirky ritual. Different from cities, you can enjoy fresh air, narrow streets, meadows and beautiful river which clogged with red-faced rowers. Also, boutiques, coffee houses and slick nightlife venues are new designs which can easily be found in passageways of the old town.

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People punting under Queen's College near Mathematical Bridge

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Row of traditional red telephone boxes

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Vocabulary

˙ lush- plants, gardens, growing thickly and strongly in a way that is attractiv; covered in healthy grass and plants

˙clog- to block something or to become blocked

˙boutique- a small shop/store that sells fashionable clothes or expensive gifts

˙medieval- connected with the Middle Ages (about AD 1000 to AD 1450)

Lake District

Bassenthwaite Lake, one of the larger lakes at four miles long.

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Lake District is one of a natural land in England which owns extremely splendid scenery. What's worth to mention are the breathtaking crag and mountain there, because they are as any you’ll find in Switzerland or the French Alps. In 19th, it was a pleasant place for many famous poets like Wordsworth to sought their poetic inspirations. The nature riches makes people fall in love with Lake District. Moreover, there is an abundance of history and culture, including the abandoned slate mines and Rydal Mount.



The Herdwick sheep, a breed of small hardy sheep with course dark wool which is indiginous to the Lake District, history has it that the Herdwick breed of sheep came from shipwrecked galleons from the Spanish.


Loughrigg Tarn and Langdale Pikes in autumn.


Vocabulary
˙ outlandishly-strange or extremely unusual
˙ sweeping-forming a curved shape
˙ savour-have flavor; taste of something

Afternoon Tea & High Tea

How charming the afternoon tea is!

the original article

United Kingdom is famous for afternoon tea and high

tea. Afternoon tea is a light meal which typically taken

around 4 pm. It includes tea, and sometimes coffee.

Besides, there are still pastries, sandwiches, and scones.

This tradition can be traced back to one hundred and

fifty years ago. When rich ladies began to invited their

visiters home and served them tea and cakes, it gradually

become one of United Kingdom's tradition. Besides, for

those who have to work, high tea uses to be eaten in early

evening. It's similar to afternoon tea which served with

rich meal, and delicious sweet food, such as cheese on

toast, toasted crumpets, cold meats and pickles or poached eggs on toast.

The couple is enjoying the time of having the afternoon tea.

cakes and pastries

Vocabulary

˙assorted- of various different sorts

˙savoury-having a pleasant taste or smell

˙poach-to cook food gently in a small amount of liquid