题目内容
A long weekend is a great opportunity to do something a little different. Many people use a long weekend for a getaway, a short trip to leave the stress of their everyday lives behind and explore, learn, or relax.
Hotel Romance
Many hotels and resorts feature something special to start the getaway, such as champagnes (香槟酒), flowers, or a fruit basket in the room on arrival. Getaway packages usually include a room with something special, a heart shaped bed, for example. Additional benefits could be room service meals or other private dining, plus tickets or discounts for local attractions.
Visit a Spa
Spa getaways can take place at a location that focuses only on spa services or at a hotel that offers a spa as one of its features. Some spas emphasize treatments fit for their geographic area or a local attraction. A spa in a grape growing region might provide grape juice masks, or a hotel near a hot spring could offer mineral baths. Most spas offer a range of massage (按摩), health and beauty treatments, so a spa getaway can be relaxing with other benefits.
Learn a Skill
A long weekend may not be enough time to become an expert at something new, but it provides a way for people to begin their explorations. Some organizations offer intensive(集中的)courses that last two or three days. People with special interests can get away from their routines while learning such things as how to make beer, speak a new language, or take better photos.
Help Others
Some organizations cooperate with businesses to have accommodations and activities for short-term volunteers. Most volunteer vacations involve ecology friendly or charity activities. A volunteer getaway is a way to relieve stress and help others at the stone time.
Stay in a National Park
For those who want to relax in a rural environment, a national park fits the bill. Most national parks provide camping areas for tents and trailers. Several have cabins (小屋) within the parks available to rent. A getaway to a national park provides privacy, stress relief, and the time to get to know some important natural resources.
1.The underlined word "getaway’’ in this passage most probably means_____.
A. an exciting exploration B. an interesting location
C. a short vacation D. an unforgettable experience
2.It can be learned from the text that_____.
A. spas are offered in the tourist attractions all over the country
B. intensive courses of some organizations help people get away from home
C. helping others at weekend makes people feel more stressful
D. people may get close to nature in a national park
3.Which of the following can be rented in a national park?
A. Cabins. B. Trailers.
C. Camping areas. D. Tents.
4.The best title of the passage can be_________.
A. Away from Our Busy Work B. Good Ways to Relieve Stress
C. Enjoy Life and Help Others D. Long Weekend Getaway
May the first is an important date in the college admission process in the United States.This is the last day for high school seniors to accept or reject offers of admission in the fall.But according to a recent report, there is a great change. Acceptance rates at the top colleges this year were lower than ever.1.
These days, college applicants are applying to more colleges because online and common applications make the process easier.2.On the other hand, deciding students for top colleges to accept can be difficult because it takes much time. Students may not like being put on waiting lists. Also, common colleges work more to get the students they accept to accept them. Some colleges hold visiting days that offer a chance to attend classes and stay overnight. Some universities send gifts.3.
For many families, the most important thing colleges can do is show them the money, especially this year; the weak economy makes parents nervous.4.The recent problems that spread from the housing market to credit markets have even affected student’s loans. So lately, top schools have to spare lots of money to increase their financial aid for students.
5.The Education Department expects the number of high school graduates to start to go down. This will happen as the last of the children of the baby boom generation finishes high school. The number is not expected to start rising again until 2015.
A.Besides, top colleges are facing changes in the population. |
B.What contributes to it? |
C.But a mistake can be costly if it happens. |
D.But top colleges ignore them. |
E. They have international students who know English.
F. It can mean several acceptances to choose from.
G. They cannot afford college as planned.
Madame Tussauds—London
Welcome to Madame Tussauds—a 125-year-old museum loved by visitors for its life-like waxworks of famous folk from the past and present, plus interactive exhibits. The following are three ticket options we'd like to recommend to you.
Option 1: All Inclusive Open Dated Ticket
Why not treat your friends and family to our All Inclusive Tickets? Ticket is valid (有效的) for one visit with all of the following fantastic features:
● Valid for one year from date of purchase—perfect for a gift!
● Priority Access admission in true celebrity style
● Your very own hand made of wax(蜡).
With your ticket you can enjoy the heroic new experience in three floors of multisensory fun featuring a mix of interactive themed areas, realistic wax figures and an ALL NEW Marvel Super Heroes 4D film adventure.
Online ticket purchase | Adult £42.5.0 | Child: £38.50 |
Option 2: Late Saver 50% off
If you book online in advance and arrive at Madame Tussauds later in the day, your tickets can cost as little as £14.00. That's 50% off the standard on-the-day price!
The last admission into Madame Tussauds is 5:30 p.m in off-peak periods and 6 p.m in peak periods. This gives you loads of time to fully enjoy the attraction.
This ticket is available for online purchase only. Tickets are subject to availability at all times and only a limited amount are available each day, so be quick!
Online ticket purchase | Adult £14.00 | Child: £14.00 |
Option 3: Top 3 London Attractions
Combine your visit to Madame Tussauds with a flight on the World famous London Eye and SEA LIFE London Aquarium, and save 25% on your adult and child tickets, or 33% on your family ticket when you book your tickets at least the day in advance!
Online advanced price | Online on the day price | |
Adult | £47.50 | £54.00 |
Child | £34.50 | £39.00 |
Save | 25% | 15% |
Family | £146.00 | £164.00 |
Save | 33% | 25% |
Please note: Child ages are 4—15. Under 4s are free. A family ticket consists of 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children.
Please note: Your combined ticket only gives priority admission to Madame Tussauds and Sea Life London Aquarium—all others are general queue flights.
For more ticket options, please visit our website at : www.madame-tussauds.com
1.If you buy an All Inclusive Open Dated Ticket, you can use it anytime within _________.
A. one year B. half a year
C. four months D. two months
2.With an All Inclusive ticket, you can do all of the following EXCEPT that_______.
A. you will have priority access to Madame Tussauds
B. you will have a chance of having your hand made in wax
C. you can visit Madame Tussauds as many times as you like
D. you can see a 4D film in Madame Tussauds
3.Mr. and Mrs. Johnson want to join in the Top 3 Attractions trip with their children, one is 15 and the other 3. How much should they pay if they book the tickets in advance online?
A. £ 129.5. B. £ 146.
C. £ 164. D. £ 97.82.
4.If you book a ticket for Top 3 London Attractions, _________.
A. you can always enjoy a price 33% off
B. visit to the World famous London Eye will be free
C. you will be given priority to enter at least three attractions
D. Madame Tussauds will be included in priority admission