题目内容
Alaska Inside Passage Craises
Most cruises(游船) are seven nights long and typically begin an4 end in either Vancouver or Seattle.This "roundtrip" travel plan makes this a very popular cruise vacation because of the convenient flight schedules and affordable roundtrip airline tickets into and out of Vancouver and.Seattle.Longer 10-night and 11-night Inside Passage Cruises are available from California.Depending on your ship and your plan, a typical Alaska Inside Passage Cruise spends the first day cruising the famed Inside .Passage, a narrow waterway nestled between towering mountains, waterfront communities, and the Pacific Ocean.
Alaska Glacier Cruses.
Alaska Glacier Cruises are also known as Gulf of Alaska Cruises.Every cruise line has a different name for it, but they all mean the same thing —they are cruises that sail one-way through the Gulf of Alaska where you'll find the greatest number of glaciers(冰川), mountains, wildlife and scenery.
Unlike an Alaska Inside Passage Cruise, an Alaska Glacier Cruise does not do a U—turn back to the; departure port.Alaska Glacier cruises are one way journey that sail from.North to South (Southbound Glacier Cruises) or South to North (Northbound Glacier Cruises).These routes allow you to spend more days in Alaska ports or National Glacier Parks as there are fewer days at sea compared to other cruises.If you only have a week and want wonderful glacier viewing and time on land, this is your best choice for an Alaska Cruise Vacation.
Regent Home Alaska Cruises
For a close and personal contact with the Great White North, step aboard the All-inclusive, 700-guest Seven Seas Mariner.You can watch seabirds perform beautiful dances or a group of playful whales swim by as you're eating breakfast in your private room.
1.What is "Inside Passage" according to the text?
A.It's the name of a typical cruise ship. B.It's a popular hiking route in Alaska.
C.It's the name of a famous tourist company. D.It's a body of water with beautiful scenery.
2.If you are interested in sightseeing on foot, which cruise might be a better choice than others?
A.Alaska Inside Passage Cruises. B.Gulf of Alaska Cruises.
C.Regent Home Alaska Cruises. D.None of the above.
3.Which of the following cruises repeat its routes?
A.Alaska Inside Passage Cruises. B.Southbound Glacier Cruises.
C.Northbound Glacier Cruises. D.Seven Seas Mariner.
4.What's the purpose of this passage?
A.To explore the natural beauty of Alaska.
B.To introduce the ways of traveling in Alaska.
C.To attract tourists to cruise vacations in Alaska.
D.To offer advice to people traveling in Alaska.
DBAC
【解析】略
Located in Florence, Oregon is “Sea Lion Caves”, the only known western, coastal, mainland habitat of Stellar Sea Lions. It is also the world’s largest sea cave in existence today and a perfect place to get up close and personal with nature. The sea caves are said to be the home of an estimated 200 sea lions and that at any given time visitors can expect to see at least 150 sea lions going about their daily business.
The most immense(巨大的) of all sea lions, the Stellar males are known to grow up to 12 feet in length and weight an incredulous 1,500 pounds. The females, on the other hand, tend to be a bit smaller and average 9 feet in length with an average weight of 700 pounds.
They tend to breed and give birth during the spring and summer months. The breeding and birthing process takes place on the steep cliff ledges that surround the sea cave. Therefore the best time to view this ritual is during those select months from the outside viewing platform.
In addition to the sea lions, visitors can expect to catch a glimpse of the rare Pigeon Guillemont. These unusual sea birds tend to nest in seaweed along the cliff ledges in early April. And ever the graceful Gray Whales are expected to be seen. Each year, travelling in pods, these sea creatures migrate around “ Cape Blance” on their way to and from their native Alaska waters.
As of 2010 “ Sea Lion Caves” is open daily year round except for both Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The ticket box office is open from 9:00 am until 5:30 pm. Visitor have a choice of two different ticket options; platform view or cave view. And admission into the cave itself is $13.00 for adults and $ 8.00 for children ages 3 to 12. Children under the age of 2 are admitted for free and there is a discount ticket price available for senior citizens . It currently costs $3.50 per person to access the topside wildlife viewing platform. While on the platform visitor can pay an additional fee to use the on-site telescope or opt (选择) to bring their own such equipment.
【小题1】The last paragraph is mainly talking about the ______ of the 2010 “Sea Lion Caves”.
A.admission and hours of operation | B.wildlife and best viewing times |
C.summer hot spots and activities | D.additional information and fees |
A.It is located in the center of Florence. | B.It’s a good place for visitors to approach the nature. |
C.Visitors may see 150 sea lions there at any time. | D.It’s the world’ only habitat of Stellar Sea Lions |
A.in the entrance to the sea cave | B.on the smooth cliff cave walls |
C.in the warmer season months | D.out of the vision of the tourists |
A.Chase one after another | B.Flash from time to time |
C.Grow little by little | D.Move from place to place |
a. the Stellar males b. the Stellar females c. a rare sea bird d. a Great Sharks
e. beautiful Gray Whales
A.a, b, c, d | B.a, b, c, e | C.a, b, d, e | D.a, c ,d, |
Are you looking for something different this summer? We’ve lined up a list of some unusual camps.
Learn to fly a jet(喷气式飞机)
This is the real training that all fighter and test pilots have . Learn the cockpit(驾驶室) and how to put your plane through its paces . Finally, you fight a mock battle with your teammates.
It’s held at the U.S . Space &Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alaska. There are both weekend and summer camps for anyone 9 and up. Kids 7 to 12 also can pair with a parent. The cost is $749 for kids-only camps and $349 each for parent /child camp.
Be Steven Spielberg
At Film Camp, you will get to write, direct, shoot and edit your own movie.
Run by the New York Film Academy, you can choose from a variety of camp locations: New York, Disney-MGM Studios in Florida, Universal Studios in Los Angeles, Harvard University, Paris or Florence, Italy.
Everyone helps one another by working behind the camera. Tuition for a one—week camp is$1,500, while a four or six week training run $5,900 to $6,900.
Join the circus
At Circus Smirkus you can learn how to ride a unicycle, and throw a pie in someone’s face .
Kids 8 to 16 can choose between one—or two-week sessions, with the two-week camp ending in a circus show for the families.
The camp is located in Craftsbury Common, Vermont. The cost is $825 for one week ($300 extra with a parent ) and $1,500 for two weeks ( $ 500 extra with a parent).
Live the ultimate (终极的)summer fantasy
Learn to ride the waves this summer and tour one of the world’s only sea turtle hospitals at Surf Camp. The week long camp also includes trips to local islands.
Surf Camp is located at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The cost is $475 per week for kids 8 to 12, $595 per week for teens 12 to 18. Check it out at wbsurfcamp. Com.
Strike a chord(弦)
At Power Chord Academy, teens 12 to 18 will be placed in a band that best meets their age, experience and style. You will lead the life of a band member: recording in a studio, playing a concert and making a video.
【小题1】Which camps can you join if you want your father to be able to take part?
A.The camp at the U.S Space &Rocket Center and Circus Smirkus |
B.The Power Chord Academy and Film Camp |
C.The camp at the U.S Space & Rocked Center and Film Camp |
D.Circus Smirkus and Surf Camp |
A.$ 2250 | B.$ 1500 | C.$ 3000 | D.$ 2000 |
A.surfing | B.care for sea turtles |
C.meeting with lovers of surfing | D.travel to local islands |
A.real | B.fierce | C.shooting | D.pretended |