Week Eleven 假日活动

一、阅读理解（共19小题；共38.0分）

A

Italian Lakes and Greek Islands (12 Days)

Prices starting from $1,999

Your tour begins in Milan, Italy, and moves on to the pretty Italian Lake District and the attractive resort(胜地) of Stresa, your home for two nights. Collette Vacations has carefully chosen the Costa Victoria as your home away from home for your 7-night journey along the waterways of the Mediterranean. The cruise ship is filled with the warmth and culture of Italy and is richly designed with entertainment(娱乐) areas and very good living conditions. It will take you to the places of your dreams.

You'll spend 4 days touring Greek cities you've always heard about. In Katakolon, you will have the only unguided tour to nearby Olympia on the whole journey. Then with a local guide you will visit the Greek islands of Santorini, which is often related to the story of the lost city of Atlantis, and Mykonos, a wonderful island with beautiful beaches.

Your journey ends in Verona, home of the love story Romeo and Juliet, with a fun-filled farewell dinner-a perfect ending to a pleasant journey.

12 Days, 25 Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 9 Dinners

Day 1 Overnight flight to Italy

Day 2-3 Regina Palace, Stresa, Italy

Day 4-10 Costa Victoria (Costa cruises)

Day 11 Hotel Leopardi, Verona, Italy

Day 12 Leave for home

Please note:

Leaving date Price for one person

April 7 $2,099

June 2 $2,199

October 6 $2,099

November 3 $1,999

1. How is the journey planned?

A. It starts and ends in Italy.

B. It starts and ends in Greece.

C. It starts in Italy and ends in Greece.

D. It starts in Greece and ends in Italy.

2. What can be inferred from the travel plan?

A. The price may get lower than those in the plan.

B. The prices include three meals a day.

C. The price is the highest in summer.

D. The prices include entertainment service.

3. What does the underlined part “the Costa Victoria” most probably refer to?

A. A famous hotel. B. A beautiful resort.

C. A comfortable ship. D. A long-distance bus.

4. Tourists will travel on their own in  .

A. Stresa B. Olympia C. Mykonos D. Verona

B

The Tree Top Walk west of Denmark and east of Walpole on the Southern Ocean Coast of Western Australia, located in the heart of the Valley of the Giants is an internationally recognized nature-based tourism attraction. Experience the excitement of walking 40 meters high through the top of the forest and enjoy the splendid views to core wilderness areas.

The Tree Top Walk

600-meter walk has a gentle slope, suitable for children and all ages, including wheelchairs and babies.

A walk trail links the Tree Top Walk to the Ancient Empire boardwalk where you can get up close and personal to the 400-year-old giants of the forest.

In the Walpole Wilderness National Park

Based on the theme of the lost period of Gondwana(风瓦纳古陆), a walk through a group of more than 400-year-old giants is known as the Ancient Empire. The 600-meter boardwalk has been designed as an interpretive experience, to explore the science, imagination, interest and the greatness of the old trees.

The path leads visitors to one of the most popular of the gnarled(多节的) old trees, known as Grandma Tingle, or the Gatekeeper. The second section of the Ancient Empire walk is a mixture of boardwalk and earth paths which winds in and out, up, over and through seven more giants.

How to get there

Located on the Valley of the Giants Road off the South Coast Highway, Nornalup, between Denmark and Walpole.

Facilities

Public toilets, Baby change facilities, Wheelchair/stroller hire free, Car parks, Coach parking, Barbecue areas (limited)

Prices

Effective 1st September 2013, Ancient Empire Entry is free. Tree Top Walk entry prices: Adult: $12.50, Child: $6.5.

If you are bringing a school group or tour group, please ensure that you book.

Opening hours

Every day of the year apart from Christmas Day or dangerous conditions 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (last ticket sold 4:15 p.m.)

Extended opening hours between 26 December and 26 January 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (last ticket sale 5:15 p.m.)

Tree Top Walk Manager

Phone: +61 8 9840 8263

ttw@dec.wa.gov.au

5. The first paragraph serves as  .

A. a background B. a comment C. a suggestion D. a review

6. The 600-meter boardwalk is a journey  .

A. to explore the mystery of the Empire

B. to learn about the big trees in the forest

C. to become interest in the history of Gondwana

D. to make visitors imagine walking in the air

7. According to the passage, Grandma Tingle is the name of  .

A. a visitor B. a park C. a tree D. a gatekeeper

8. If you and your parents have the Tree Top Walk, you will pay  .

A. $55.50 B. $40.50 C. $24.50 D. $31.50

9. If you want to have a Tree Top Walk, you had better go  .

A. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 25 January B. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 25 December

C. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 25 October D. 8 a.m. 25 September

C

Sports crazy-Borambola (7-12 years)

A five day fun filled camp where you'll cool off and have fun playing a range of water based sports and activities as well as some traditional summer sports. Our coaches and teachers will help you get the most out of this fantastic holiday experience. All activities are planned to suit girls and boys and provide loads of fun.

Please note that bookings for this program close Monday two weeks prior to camp. After this date, last-minute enrollments may be accepted by contacting Borambola Sport and Recreation Center directly by phone on (02) 6928-4300.

VENUE: BORAMBOLA SPORT AND RECREATION CENTER

Address

1980 Sturt Hwy Borambola NSW 2650 1800 810 890

Toilets

Toilets are available.

PRESENTED BY SPORT AND RECREATION

Sport and Recreation offers a number of programs for kids and teens during the school holidays.

Our Kids' Camps are conducted at several Sport and Recreation Centers across NSW. All camps include meals and accommodation and are a great way to help your child develop in a fun, secure and professionally run environment. They'll try different experiences and challenges and meet new friends.

In addition to camps, we also offer a number of sports clinics and activities through our network of regional offices to help kids get active, improve fitness or try a new sport.

Sport and Recreation also runs Swim and Survive, an intensive learn to swim program for children between 18 months and 12 years. The lessons provide training in water familiarization through to stroke(击水) development in a supportive and caring environment. They run between November and February each year at pools throughout regional NSW, and are taught by experienced, qualified trainers.

EXTRA INFORMATION

Terms & Conditions: How to enroll Call 131302 to book and pay over the phone or download our enrollment form and return it with full payment to NSW Sport and Recreation, Client Service Center, Locked Bag 1422 Silverwater NSW 2128.

10. The activities of Borambola  .

A. are done by girls and boys themselves

B. are suitable for teens mainly

C. are mostly based on water

D. are provided in a traditional way

11. If you want to book the camp, you  .

A. have to phone at (02) 6928-4300

B. can go to the sports center for yourself

C. should sign in for the camp on Monday

D. need to do it two weeks before program

12. Sport and Recreation promise that  .

A. the child will be safe in the camp

B. the child will be trained into a professional player

C. the child will challenge new campers

D. the child will be offered meals for free

13. What do we know about Swim and Survive?

A. Learners have to be familiar with water first.

B. It provides swimming lessons of different levels.

C. The lesson is given in November and February.

D. Learners should have basic swimming experience.

14. The purpose of this passage is to  .

A. describe some sports activities for teens

B. introduce a plan for summer holidays

C. attract more children to join in the camp

D. persuade children to try a new sport

D

Due to demand we have expanded our popular Kids Holiday Programs for 7-13 years old BOYS and GIRLS!

Kids Cooking

Have your children develop a love of Cooking from a young age! They will learn about kitchen safety, cooking terms, measurement, hygiene and nutrition, as we cook up a storm under the guidance of our entertaining expert, teacher, restaurateur and mother.

Our team of Experts will supervise the following programs. We aim that Kids would have fun, explore and learn through activities & games.

Pet Care

Different kinds of Pets—includes dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits, rats, mice, spiders, scorpions, snakes, bearded dragons and birds; Choosing the right pet for each family; Keeping pets healthy; Hygiene and pet requirements; Feeding grooming and bathing your pet; Stray Animals; Emergencies with Pets and Vets; Games.

Fun First Aid

Dangers in the home and around us; Scene of an Emergency and calling the Emergency Services; Basic CPR and Choking; Shock, Bleeding and Injuries (bandaging different types of fake wounds); Burns and broken bones (splinting(夹板) of legs and arms); Stretcher building and races; Games.

Environmental Care

Environmental meals; Creepy crawlies; Trees, Water, water, water…; The three R's; Global warming; Environmental games.

Jnnior Ranger

Walking in the bush; Packing your Backpack for the bush; hurting and helping Plants; how to avoid and dealing with bite and sting; snakes, spiders, scorpions, insects and birds; Tracking an animal-identifying spoor; Spotting animals; Using a Compass; Games.

Zoo Visit

Why we have Zoos; Endangered animals; The small, big, tall, short, pretty and the ugly; Camouflage; Being a Zoo Keeper; Games.

Included in these programs: Manual and certificate, use of the equipment, cool drinks and snacks.

Give the gift that no one can ever take away—KNOWLEDGE.

15. If you want to learn more about nature, you will choose  .

A. Fun First Aid B. Junior Ranger C. Kids Cooking D. Pet Care

16. What do these activities have in common?

A. They are difficult to learn. B. They are dangerous.

C. They are practical in life. D. They are free of charge.

17. By writing "water, water, water…", the writer means  .

A. people need more water now

B. there is plenty of water

C. water is widely used in life

D. saving water is greatly needed

18. The last sentence of the passage suggests that the writer is  .

A. humorous B. generous C. sensitive D. modest

19. The first sentence of the passage may mean the program is  .

A. unique B. popular C. worldwide D. fundamental

二、完形填空（共20小题；共30.0分）

When I was a boy, every holiday that I had seemed wonderful. My parents 20   me by train or by car to a hotel by the 21  . All day, I seem to remember, I 22   on the sands with strange 23   children. We made houses and gardens, and 24   the tide destroy them. When the tide went out, we 25   over the rocks and looked down at the fish in the rock-pools.

In those days the 26   seemed to shine always brightly 27   the water was always warm. Sometimes we left beach and walked in the country, 28   ruined houses and dark woods and climbing trees. There were 29   in one's pockets or good places where one could 30   ice creams. Each day seemed a lifetime.

Although I am now thirty-five years old, my idea of a good 31   is much the same as it was. I 32   like the sun and warm sand and the sound of 33   beating the rocks. I no longer wish to 34   any sand house or sand garden, and I dislike sweets. 35  , I love the sea and often feel sand running through my fingers.

Sometimes I 36   what my ideal(理想的) holiday will be like when I am 37  . All I want to do then, perhaps, will be to lie in bed, reading books about 38   who make houses and gardens with sands, who watch the incoming tide, who make themselves 39   on too many ice-creams…

20. A. got B. took C. had D. sent

21. A. sea B. lake C. mountain D. river

22. A. played B. slept C. sat D. stood

23. A. moving B. exciting C. anxious D. nervous

24. A. made B. brought C. watched D. heard

25. A. rolled B. jumped C. turned D. climbed

26. A. light B. sun C. moon D. lamp

27. A. and B. yet C. but D. or

28. A. exploring B. examining C. repairing D. measuring

29. A. sweets B. sand C. ice creams D. money

30. A. make B. sell C. buy D. offer

31. A. house B. holiday C. garden D. tide

32. A. hardly B. almost C. still D. perhaps

33. A. waves B. tides C. hands D. feet

34. A. destroy B. fix C. use D. build

35. A. But B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides

36. A. wonder B. feel C. understand D. believe

37. A. strong B. weak C. young D. old

38. A. children B. boys C. girls D. grown-ups

39. A. happy B. tired C. sad D. sick

答案

一、阅读理解

1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A

6. B 7. C 8. D 9. A 10. C

11. D 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B

16. C 17. D 18. A 19. B

二、完形填空

20. B

21. A 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D

26. B 27. A 28. A 29. A 30. C

31. B 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B

36. A 37. D 38. A 39. D

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