旅游英语阅读及答案

AFor those who make journeys across the world，the speed of travel today has turned the countries into a series of villages.Distances between them appear no greater to a modern traveler than those which once faced men as they walked from village to village.Jet planes fly people from one end of the earth to the other，allowing them a freedom of movement undreamt of a hundred years ago.Yet some people wonder if the revolution in travel has gone too far.A price has been paid，they say，for the conquest (征服) of time and distance.Travel_is_something_to_be_enjoyed，not_endured(忍受)．The boat offers leisure and time enough to appreciate the ever­changing sights and sounds of a journey.A journey by train also has a special charm about kes and forests and wild，open plains sweeping past your carriage window create a grand view in which time and distance mean nothing.On board a plane，however，there is just the blank blue of the sky filling the narrow windows of the airplane.The soft lighting，in­flight films and gentle music make up the only world you know，and the hours progress slowly.Then there is the time spent being “processed” at a modern airport.People are conveyed like robots along walkways；baggage is weighed，tickets produced，examined and produced yet again before the passengers move to another waiting area.Journeys by rail and sea take longer，yes，but the hours devoted to being “processed” at departure and arrival in airports are luckily absent.No wonder，then，that the modern high­speed trains are winning back passengers from the airlines. Man，however，is now a world traveler and cannot turn his back on the airplane.The working lives of too many people depend upon it；whole new industries have been built around its design and operation.The holiday­maker，too，with limited time to spend，patiently endures the busy airports and the limited space of the flight to gain those extra hours and even days，relaxing in the sun.Speed controls people's lives；time saved，in work or play，is the important thing—or so we are told.Perhaps those first horsemen，riding free across the wild，open plains，were enjoying a better world than the one we know today.They could travel at will，and the clock was not their master.1．What does the writer try to express in Paragraph 1?A．Travel by plane has speeded up the growth of villages.B．The speed of modern travel has made distances relatively short.C．The freedom of movement has helped people realize their dreams.D．Man has been fond of traveling rather than staying in one place.2．How does the writer support the underlined statement in Paragraph 2?A．By giving instructions.B．By analyzing cause and effect.C．By following the order of time.D．By giving examples.3．According to Paragraph 3，passengers are turning back to modern high­speed trains because ________.A．they pay less for the tickets.B．they feel safer during the travel.C．they can enjoy highter speed of travel.D．they don't have to waste time being “processed”.4．What does the last sentence of the passage mean?A．They could enjoy free and relaxing travel.B．They needed the clock to tell the time.C．They preferred traveling on horseback.D．They could travel with their master.BPlan ahead to make your family trip run smoothlyFamily vacations are cherished memories.Keeping children entertained on the road or during a flight，however，can be challenging.The best way to cut down on anxiety？Plan ahead.Avoid giving children snacks that contain sugar and caffeine. Sweet treats keep them happy and quiet for five minutes，as it fills them with unusable energy that will turn into crankiness (偏执) when the sugar wears off.Bring fun，small snacks like flavored baked chips，apple sauce，raisins，and granola bars—and top it off with a little protein like cheese sticks to keep the blood sugar levels nice and steady.Bring plenty of plastic or paper bags. This is the perfect time to put those spare bags around the house to use.Store them in your purse or pocket，as well as in the car.This is a quick solution for garbage，diaper wrapping or motion sickness.Avoid extra costs on bulk items you will need during the trip.When flying，purchase bulk items like diapers，formula，and wipes at your destination.In the past，it was convenient and free to check these items.Now，each checked luggage item costs $25 or more on average.When driving，do the opposite; take your bulk items to avoid extra trips to the store when you arrive，which can help you avoid impulse travel purchases.Bring a full change of clothing for each child. Keep these items within fairly easy reach.When a spill or mess happens，this will help parents avoid unexpected (and unbudgeted) clothing purchases.Travel planning can help make family vacations what they are supposed to be: Fun! What are some of your favorite strategies for saving time and stress while traveling with children?Notes：①diaper n．尿布②formula n．配方奶③wipe n．湿巾1．Which of the following can keep the blood sugar levels nice and steady? A．Coffee. B．Apple pie with sugar in it.C．Candies. D．Cheese sticks.2．Why should you bring plenty of plastic or paper bags during vacation? A．Because you can use them to keep garbage，vomit (呕吐物) and wrap diaper. B．Because they can prevent you from being stolen.C．Because big bags can hold more items，which brings you much convenience. D．Because they can save you $25.3．Which is the proper place for you to buy bulk items when driving?A．At the destination.B．At wherever you can buy cheaper ones.C．At the place you just go out of the things you need.D．In the stores near your house.4．What should parents do to avoid unexpected clothing purchases during their vacation?A．Do not let children make their clothes dirty.B．Bring a full change of clothing for each child.C．Wash the dirty clothes frequently.D．Do not allow children eat during their vacation.COn a hill 600 feet above the surrounding land, we watch the lines of rain move across the scene, the moon rise over the hills, and the stars appear in the sky. The views invite a long look from a comfortable chair in front of the wooden house. Every window in our wooden house has a view, and the forest and lakes seldom look the same as the hour before. Each look reminds us where we are.There is space for our three boys to play outside, to shoot arrows, collect tree seeds, build earth houses a nd climb trees.Our kids have learned the names of the trees, and with the names have come familiarity and appreciation. As they tell all who show even a passing interest, maple(枫叶) makes the best fighting sticks and white pines are the best climbing trees.The air is clean and fresh. The water from the well has a pleasant taste, and it is perhaps the healthiest water our kids will ever drink. Though they have one glass a day of juice and the rest is water, they never say anything against that.The seasons change just outside the door. We watch the maples turn every shade of yellow and red in the fall and note the poplars' (杨树)putting out the first green leaves of spring. The rainbow smell fills the local stream as the ice gradually disappears, and the wood frogs star t to sing in pools after being frozen for th e winter.A family of birds rules our skies and (lies over the lake.1.What can be learned from Paragraph 2?A.The scenes are colorful and changeable.B.There are many windows in the wooden house.C.The views remind us that we are in a wooden house.D.The lakes outside the windows are quite different in color.2.By mentioning the names of the trees, the author aims to show that_____.A.the kids like p laying in trees.B.the kids are very familiar with trees.C.the kid s have learned much knowledge.D.the kids find trees useful learning tools.3.What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?A.The change of seasons is easily felt.B.The seasons make the scenes change.C.The weather often changes in the forest.D.The door is a good position to enjoy changing seasons.4.What is the main purpose of the author writing the text?A.To describe the beauty of the scene around the house.B.To introduc e her children's happy life in the forest.C.To show that living in the forest is healthful.D.To share the joy of living in the nature.DHere is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2012: More than 200 B&Bs ( bed & breakfast) across England, S cotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Don't miss it. Just collect the vouchers(活动券)in our B&B Daily printed from 01/04/2012 to07/04/2012 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below:•The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.•The offer is of two kinds; £20 per room, per night, valid(有效期)during stay period of 02/04/2012 — 31/05/2012 and then again 01/09/2012 — 31/10/2012; £35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/2012 —31/08/2012.•The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.•The slay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/04/2012.•Each voucher can only be used by the bolder to book one room for one night•If voucher holders book either the £20 or £35 per room per night, any additional services such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. Bu t these are not required in order to take up the offer. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.•V ouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve (保留) the rig ht to charge at full price for every night of stay.• V ouchers may not be used together with any other offer.•The voucher holders must pay for the slay in full at the time of booking. Additional £ 10 may be paid to confirm(确认)the booking and will be returned on arrival.•The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders' bookings for people under the age of 18.1. The voucher can be used for a slay al the chosen B&B on?A. 09/01/2012B. 04/02/2012C. 01/03/2012D. 28/04/20122.How much should be paid for a two-night st ay in October 2012 at a chosenB&B?A. £70.B. £40.C. £35.D. £30.3.What right do the B&Bs reserve?A.To charge extra £10 for bookings with no vouchers.B.To refuse bookings for guests under the age of 18.C.To charge at full price for stays not confirmed.D.To request extra charges as tips.4.By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to?A.book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&Bs.B.have lunch or evening meal without paying extra money.e the B&B offer together with other offers.D.book the stays through B&B DailyA1.答案B考查细节理解。