1 Day Fly-Fly Aboriginal Rock Tour
Tour Details
Operator: Adventure North Australia
Destination: Cooktown
Departs From: Cairns
Tour Description
Voted as one of Australia's Must-Do-Experiences. Treat yourself to an amazing day out with Aboriginal Elder Willie Gordon.
Depart Cairns Domestic Airport for the Skytrans Flight to Cooktown. Flight departs Cairns at 6:45 a.m.
Enjoy a 45-minute flight with wonderful views from Cairns to Cooktown as you fly along the coast between the World Heritage rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. On arrival in Cooktown you will be met by Willie Gordon, the traditional storyteller of the Nugal-warra clan(部落).
Willie Gordon takes guests to his ancestral rock art sites, set high in the hills above Hope Vale, outside Cooktown. Here he shares the stories behind the art, and explains how the paintings speak of the most basic and important quality of life and the knowledge of his people.
The tour takes you through an impressive view of six rock art sites, including an ancestral Birth Cave and the Reconciliation Cave. This includes a 30-minute bush walk on generally easy terrian(地形). (Covered closed-on shoes must be worn.)
Return to Cooktown at 1:15 p.m. where Willie will take you to the Nature Power House Museum, Cooktown's Visitor Information Centre. Lunch is included at the Verhandah Cafe.
The rest of the afternoon is free to explore historical Cooktown before your transfer to Cooktown airport and return flight to Cairns. Flight arrives at Cairns Domestic Airport at 6:40 p.m. Own arrangements on arrival in Cairns.
Prices
Adults: $ 549.00
Children: $ 390.00
Families(2 adults and 2 children): $ 1,869.00
【小题1】According to the passage, how will tourists arrive in Cooktown?

A.By ship.B.By car.C.By air.D.By train.
【小题2】What do we learn about Willie Gordon?
A.He acts as the guide of the tour.
B.He is the owner of the Verhandah Cafe.
C.He works in the Nature Power House Museum.
D.He is the manager of Adventure North Australia.
【小题3】After viewing rock art, tourists will go to__________.
A.the World Heritage rainforestB.the Great Barrier Reef
C.rock art sites outside the townD.the Nature Power House Museum
【小题4】We learn from the passage that the whole trip lasts about__________.
A.six hoursB.eight hoursC.ten hoursD.twelve hours
【小题5】From the passage, the tour is designed to let the tourists__________.
A.learn about the customB.enjoy the ancient art
C.taste the delicious snacksD.experience the lifestyle

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Shakespeare’s Globe

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Price: Adult £9.00;Child(5-15) £6.50;  Student £7.50;  Under 5 FREE.

The Tower of London

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Price: Adult £16.50; Child (5-15) £9.50; Under 5 FREE; Student £13.50; Family (two adults with three children) £46.00.

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Price: Adult£6.00; Child (5-15) £3.00; Under 5 FREE; Senior citizen(60+) £4.50; Student£4.50.

1. Which of the following places has the longest history?

A. Whitehall  Palace.                        B. The Globe Theatre.  

C. The Tower of London.                    D. Tower   Bridge.

2. If two parents with their 4-year-old son visit the Tower of London, they should pay      .

A. £33            B. £43       C. £46        D. £52

3. Queen Elizabeth I was shut up in the tower for two months by Mary mainly because        .

A. Mary didn’t like her                  ]

B. she tried to steal Mary’s treasure

C. Mary feared she would become the Queen 

D. she intended to murder Mary

4. How many places used as a king’s home are mentioned in this passage?

A. One.                 B. Two.           C. Three.        D. Four.

 

Trip 1  Black Bear Count

    There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living.  Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary.

     Cost: Free              When: May 8

    Trip 2  Garland Valley

    Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful  area of the  Blue  Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.

     Cost: 15                     When: May 8, May 15

    Trip 3  Flashlight Adventure

    Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.

     Cost: 12                                When: May 8, May 15, May 22

     Equipment to be needed:

     Please bring enough water and food for all walks.

     Wear good walking shoes--no high heels.

     Wear a hat for day walks.

     Dress warmly for night walks.

     Children must be with an adult.

     Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.

     Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.

     Bookings:

     Bookings for the above trips can be made by telephone (893-4847) or on the Internet at www. blue-mountaintour.com.

1.Where are these trips?

   A. In a large valley.                                    B. In a park in the mountains.

   C. In a special kind of zoo.                   D. In three different countries.

2.On which trip might you see animals that sleep during the day?

   A. Black Bear Count.                           B. Garland Valley.

   C. Flashlight Adventure.                          D. None of the trips.

3.Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips?

   A. Good walking shoes.                       B. Plenty of batteries.

   C. Food and water.                           D. A sleeping bag.       

4.What is the best title for the passage?

   A. Adventure travel in America.

   B. Hunting around the Great Mountains.

   C. Interesting trips in the East of the USA.

   D. Discovery trips in the Blue Mountains.

 

Trip 1 Black Bear Count

There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary.

Cost: Free       When: May 8

Trip 2 Garland Valley

Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland hut is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.

Cost: $ 15       When: May 8, May 15

Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure

Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip . The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.

Cost: $ 12       When: May 8, May 15, May22

Equipment to be needed:

?      Please bring enough water and food for all walks.

?      Wear good walking shoes—no high heels.

?      Wear a hat for day walks.

?      Dress warmly for night walks.

?      Children must be with an adult.

?      Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.

?      Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.

Bookings:

?      Bookings for the above trips can be trade by telephone(893 — 4847)or on the Internet at www. Bluemountaintour. com

1.Where are these trips?

A.In a large city.

B.In a park in the mountains.

C.In a special kind of zoo.

D.In three different countries.

2.On which trip might you see animals that sleep during the day?

A.Black Bear Count

B.Garland Valley

C.Flashlight Adventure

D.None of the trips

3. Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips?

A.Good walking shoes

B.A pair of glasses

C.Food and water

D.A sleeping-bag

4. Which following statement about Flashlight Adventure is NOT true according to the passage?

A.Bring your drink and lunch for this walk.

B.Many of the animals you will see on this trip .

C.The guide will tell you about the lives ofthe animals you see.

D.There is no need to book early.

5. What is the best title for the passage?

A.Adventure Travel in America

B.Hunting around the Great Mountains

C.Interesting Trips in the East of the USA

D.Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains

 

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