题目
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http://byways. org
The National Scenic Byways Program covers l50 memorable roads. Some are natural routes, such as Route l along the California coast. Others focus on history(such as Route 6) or man-made attractions (the Las Vegas Trip). For each, you are provided with a map, told the route’s length and how long is allowed, and given detailed suggestions on sights and stop-offs.
www. oyster. com
This is the best website for reviews of hotels in US cities and resorts. The reviews are impressively thorough--covering locations, rooms, cleanliness, food and so on. Importantly, these are not promotional photos by the hotels, but more honest and revealing ones taken by inspectors. Search facilities are excellent. From the 243 hotels reviewed in the New York, you can narrow down what you are looking for by locations, facilities and styles, or just pick out a selection of the best.
www. 101usaholidays. co. uk
This is the latest offering that features l01 holiday ideas to the USA. It’s an impressively diverse selection, ranging from touring in the footsteps of Martin Luther King to a golfing break in Arizona and a cycling and wine—tasting trip in California’s Napa Valley. Narrow down what you are looking for--whether by price, region, theme and who will be traveling--and then just the photos of the relevant holidays remain on view. It’s a really clever design.
www. mousesavers. com
Walt Disney World in California can make dreams come true, but the price is not affordable for the majority of people.
So turn to long established Mousesavers. com, dedicated to giving big discounts on tickets, hotels and dining at Walt Disney World. The website also offers general money—saving tips, suggestions for cheap and free stuff and brief coverage of other Florida and California theme parks.
小题1:If you are going to the USA for the man-made attractions, you can drive along________.
A.Route l | B.Route 6 | C.the Las Vegas Trip | D.the California coast |
A.Because they were taken by customers who once lived there. |
B.Because there are comments of customers on each photo. |
C.Because there are qualifications of the authority. |
D.Because they are taken by inspectors of the website. |
A.http://byways. org | B.www. oyster. com |
C.www. 101 us holidays. co. uk | D.www. mouse savers. com |
A. WWW.mouse savers.com is a newly established website.
B. Discounted tickets of Walt Disney World are not available for everyone.
C. California’s Napa Valley is famous for its wine.
D. The National Scenic Byways Proclaim covers all the roads in the USA.
小题5:Where does the text probably come from?
A.A news report. |
B.A tourist brochure. |
C.A culture journal. |
D.A health column. |
答案
小题1:C
小题2:D
小题3:C
小题4:C
小题5:B
解析
试题分析:你有计划今夏开启美国之旅吗?如果你需要出行安排、旅游景点、旅游中可以做的事情等方面的信息,可以浏览以下网站的信息。
小题1:根据第二段“Others focus on history(such as Route 6) or man-made attractions (the Las Vegas Trip).”可知,拉斯维加斯之旅适合欣赏人造景观的游客,故选C。
小题2:根据第三段“Importantly, these are not promotional photos by the hotels, but more honest and revealing ones taken by inspectors.”可知,网站上关于宾馆的照片都是实地拍摄的,没有广告宣传的成分在里面,故选D。
小题3:根据倒数第三段“whether by price, region, theme and who will be traveling”可知,www. 101 us holidays. co. Uk提供的旅游信息对人数和年龄没有限制,故选C。
小题4:根据倒数第三段“a cycling and wine-tasting trip in California’s Napa Valley”可知,游客可以前往Napa Valley享受品酒之旅,故选C。
小题5:根据第一段“Plan on traveling around the USA this summer. ...there are a number of outstanding websites that can make your American dream come true.”可知,文章介绍的是几个与旅游有关的网站,故选B。
核心考点
试题【Plan on traveling around the USA this summer. If you need help in arranging the 】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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Located in the middle of the northern lights belt, Troms can offer some of the highest level* of northern lights activity on earth. Perhaps Tromso is the world"s best place for a Northern Light? Tour.
Join one of our Northern Lights Holidays this winter. It could become one of the greatest experiences in your life.
DESTINATION Troms county. Norway.
PRICE $450 per person
WHEN 2th September until 31st March.
PICK-UP Each evening at 6PM outside your hotel.
DROP-OFF Earliest at 12AM. When we have a sighting we often stay out later, at no extra cost. t
SIZE OF GROUP Maximum 8 participants is recommended and normal, but not absolute A small group allows more freedom in terms of chasing the northern lights.
INCLUDED
-Transportation each day in a comfortable car
-A meal each day
-All necessary equipment such as snowshoes , flashlight, water-filled bottle. woolen
underwear, a warm hat, warm shoes. warm stockings, and reindeer skin In lie on. if needed.
-A guide who will do anything necessary to find the northern lights.
EXCITING CHASE
A Northern Lights Holiday means an intense and exciting chase to the coast or deep into the wild, perhaps even to the Finnish holder. Each day on a Northern Lights Tour we contact meteorologists shortly before departure to get accurate information. In order
to find out where we will have best chances to see the northern lights.
WE GUARANTEE A GREAT TRIP
The northern lights are unpredictable, but we guarantee that we’will do everything to find it. Patience is a keyword on Northern Lights Tour.
ECO-TOURISM
We offer ecologically sustainable and responsible tours Travelling in small groups is an essential part of the ecotourism concept, as small groups have lesser impact on nature and will not disturb the wildlife unnecessarily.
小题1:A small group is preffcrrd for the following reasons EXCEPT that .
A.a small group is free to run after thr northern lights |
B.a small group has less effect on cost |
C.a small group can serve the travel < ost |
D.a small group will not disturb wildlife |
A.the northern lights tour | B.patience |
C.equipment | D.the northern lights |
A.if tourists stay out late, they have to pay more |
B.every tourist group is not sure to see the northern lights |
C.every tourist group get the money back if they don’t see the northern lights |
D.the northern lights can be seen every day from 20th September to 31st Marth |
A.advertisement | B.news report | C.science textbook | D.tourist brochure |
Who"s Hiring: Petco
Location: St. Charles
Job: Cashier
Description: The cashier will help achieve store sales goals while helping to provide cus tomers with the products they need for happy and healthy pets. Petco is looking to you to pro vide exceptional customer service as you perform all aspects of point of sale service - cash, credit and check sales, returns and exchanges: This means offering quick and polite response to those customers who choose to shop with us.
Requirements: While a high school diploma is preferred, you must be able to demonstrate basic math skill and strong communication skills. You must be customer service focused and able to interact professionally and effectively through both verbal and written communication with everyone with whom you come into contact.
To Apply: Apply online .
Who"s Hiring: City of St. Peters
Location: St. Peters
Job: Temporary Parks Worker
Description: Performs general labor to repair and maintain parks, playgrounds. athletic fields, and trails. Operates and performs minor maintenance to light and heavy equipment, power tools, motorized equipment, and vehicles.
Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. High School graduate certificate. One year of applicable experience. Ability to frequently lift and/or move up t0 50 pounds and carry it a reasonable distance, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds.
Pay: $15.27 per hour
To Apply: Apply in person ,fax t0 636-477-1044. or mail to: #1205-Human Resources. City of St. Peters, P.O. Box 9, St.Peters M0 63376.
Who"s Hiring: Commerce Bank
Location: Maryland Heights
Job: Teller
Description: Responsible for handling deposits, check cashing, money orders, official checks. traveler"s checks, and saving bonds. Know customers" needs and suggest appropriate bank services. Make referrals (移交 )to sales staff to assist the branch in meeting its sales goals. Commerce Bank reserves the right to fill all Part Time Teller positions as soon as qualified candidates are identified.
To Apply: Apply online .
小题1:If you want to be a cashier
A.you should provide customers what they need for free. |
B.you should make the customers satisfied all the time |
C.you should exchange ideas with customers freely |
D.you should select goods instead of helping the customers |
A.you must be an excellent athlete |
B.you should finish the college course |
C.you must be an American citizen |
D.you should have your own vehicle |
A.A teller should make advice for customers wisely. |
B.A parks worker should weigh less than 75 pounds. |
C.You must get in touch with Commerce Bank by phone. |
D.You can earn the most if you choose City of St. Peters. |
Bulletin Board Workshops are held at Women’s Health Centre, 1441 29 St. N.W. If you are interested, please call 944-2260 or visit www.womenhealthcentre.ca. | |
Eating to Get to Your Healthiest Weight | If you are seeking professional help with your weight-loss efforts, then this workshop series, presented by Dawn Peacock, BSc, RD, is for you. The workshop will take place on Fridays, July 10 between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. or July 24 between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Fee: $120 |
How to Reduce Depression & Anxiety | Depression and anxiety are two disorders that often affect women at the same time. They may go unrecognized and cause needless suffering. This four-part class, offered by Elizabeth Miles, MSc, Rpsych, will help reduce the suffering. The classes will be held on Wednesdays, July 8, between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. or July 22 between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Fee: $120. |
How Do I Protect My Bones? | Osteoporosis (骨质疏松) is a serious health condition that affects women as they age. Come to this workshop, presented by Irene Jackson, RN, MN, to find out more about osteoporosis and learn how you can reduce your risk factors and protect your bones. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fee: $150. |
Raising Your Child in a Weight Obsessed World | We live in a world where television and restaurants are pushing super-sized hamburgers and soft drinks, while magazines feature pencil-thin models. This presentation, by Keri Sullivan, MSc, RD, Eating Disorder Program, will offer ways to build healthy environments and behaviours for children. The presentation will be offered on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fee: $150. |
A.Eating to Get to Your Healthiest Weight |
B.How to Reduce Depression & Anxiety |
C.How Do I Protect My Bones |
D.Raising Your Child in a Weight Obsessed World |
A.on July 10 & Aug. 16 | B.on July 8 & Aug. 24 |
C.on July 24 & Aug. 16 | D.on July 22 & Aug. 24 |
A.To lose weight, women can attend the class offered by Elizabeth Miles. |
B.Women may not be aware of the depression and anxiety they are suffering. |
C.Hamburgers and soft drinks are the main causes of children’s bad behaviours. |
D.Pencil-thin models are always shown on televisions. |
A.the middle-aged women |
B.women who are easily depressed |
C.those who are getting old |
D.overweight children |
The following are the sculptures in the Underwater Museum, which are accessible in person by glass boat, or scuba diving. | |
The Archive of Lost Dreams The Visual: It describes an underwater archive of messages in bottles. The Meaning: The bottles contain messages of dreams for future generations. The Hope: The statue is placed with the purpose of helping draw visitors away from the healthy parts of the reef. The Location: The Archive of Lost Dreams was placed 8 meters deep at Manchones Reef, close to Isla Mujeres. Behind the Scenes: The collection of bottled messages were provided by various communities who wrote about today’s values and their dreams for the future generations. | |
The Gardener of Hope The Visual: Here a young Mexican girl lies in a garden surrounded by pots which will be grown with live coral. The Meaning: The young girl in the sculpture represents a model for hopeful future generations. The Hope: The base of the Gardener of Hope was built to attract various marine creatures. The coral in the pots is also expected to grow. The Location: The Gardener of Hope was placed 4 meters deep at Punta Nizuc near the coast of Cancun. Behind the Scenes: The pots here are filled with live coral cuttings that were saved from areas of the local reef system. | |
Man on Fire The Visual: Man on Fire describes a lone male figure covered in live fire coral to resemble fire. The Meaning: The sculpture symbolizes the unawareness of the “fire” our generation has started with the over use of limited natural resources. The Hope: Man on Fire has 75 holes planted with small live cuttings of fire coral which are expected to grow like fire. The Location: Man on Fire was installed 8 meters deep at the Manchones Reef nearby to Isla Mujeres. Behind the Scenes: The sculpture was cast from a local Mexican fisherman and it weighs over 1 ton. | |
The Silent Evolution The Visual: Here more than 400 sculptures depict the timeline of human nature. The Meaning: It is a documentation of how society and people have changed over time. It is also to remind us of how we are connected to nature. The Hope: The installation is designed for forming a complex reef structure that marine life will claim as its own and inhabit. The Location: The Silent Evolution will be installed 8 meters deep behind the Manchones Reef. Behind the Scenes: The total installation will expand over 150 square meters and will weigh over 120 tons. | |
Attention: Guided tours are a must. You can catch a tour from Aquaworld, which leaves every hour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. |
A.You can tour individually without a tourist guide by glass boat. |
B.The Gardener of Hope will remind us of the relationship with nature. |
C.Bottled messages are filled with live coral cuttings for future generations. |
D.Man on Fire can educate us to protect the limited natural resources. |
A.Man on Fire & The Silent Evolution |
B.The Archive of Lost Dreams & Man on Fire |
C.The Gardener of Hope & The Silent Evolution |
D.The Archive of Lost Dreams & The Gardener of Hope |
A.defend Mexican Tourism Industry |
B.call on us to go on a tour to Aquaworld |
C.appeal to readers to protect Marine Life |
D.attract tourists to the Underwater Museum |
We will enter the museum at the same time and then each family is free to enjoy the art exhibits in the museum. Lunch will be on you, so bring a lunch or bring money for the Museum Café. For those of you who are interested in exploring the Presidio, there is a free Presidio bus. The Walt Disney Family Museum is a must-see for anyone who likes Disneyland. Here are the details:
Date: March 22, 2013 Time: 9: 30 am to 4: 00 pm Location: Presidio, San Francisco |
Cost per person: $35(Adult)/ $25(Aged 6~17)/ $10(Children under 6 years). A registration(登记)fee covers round-trip bus transportation to and from Alameda and admission into the Walt Disney Family Museum. |
New pick-up location: Bayport Recreation Center, Jack London |
Avenue. (Parents must be around children on trip. Please check in at least 15 minutes before setting-out time. ) |
Click here to download the “Walt Disney Family Museum” flyer(PDF, 245Kb). |
It’s easy to register! You may register: In person or by mail at: Alameda Recreation and Park Department(2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501) Phone registrations with Master Card or VISA will be accepted for people 18 years old and over(510)747-7529. Fax form with Master Card or VISA to(510)747-7566. Save time and register online at www. arpdeplay. com. Registration deadline: March 7, 2013 |
A.the transportation to Alameda |
B.the admission fee into the museum |
C.the transportation from Alameda |
D.their lunch inside the museum |
A.$60. | B.$70. | C.$80. | D.$95. |
A.A single child cannot take part in the activity. |
B.The Walt Disney Family Museum has a long history. |
C.The Walt Disney Family Museum is not popular. |
D.The Walt Disney Family Museum is mainly for adults. |
A.People can register online. |
B.People can register by mail. |
C.People can go to register in person. |
D.People of all ages can register by phone. |
A.newspaper | B.magazine |
C.website | D.radio program |
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