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1.The UK has an amazing network of caves with some fascinating sights deep underground.If you plan to take some adventures,then one of these cave trips could be just the thing for you.Lleehwedd Slate Caverns,Snowdonia
Head to Snowdonia in North Wales for a newly-opened Deep Mine Tour telling the story of the workers behind the industry that roofed the world.
Slate's story dates back to 500 million years,when deposits of mud and clay were made on an ancient sea bed,but it wasn't the Industrial Revotmitm until demand exploded.
Tickets from£20,family discount of£5 per person if you buy at least three tickets and one ticket must include a child.
http://www.llechwedd-slate.caverns.co.uk
Chislehurst Caves,London
These 2mile long chalk caves were mined by hand for over 8,000 years and were in use up to the 1830s.It was used as a shelter during the First World War and in the Second.
Explore the dark and mysterious passage ways'exciting history on a guided tour which promises a journey through time fight up to the present day.
Tickets£4 for kids,£6 for adults.
http://www.Chislehurst-caves.co.uk.
Blue John Cavern,Derbyshire
Head to this cave in the Peak District to explore the home of semi-precious Blue John mineral.Romans first discovered it 2,000 years ago and it is still mined at Blue John Cavern,mostly by hand,before being turned into jewellery on sale in local shops.
You can also keep an eye out for the fossils of sea creatures-this area was once underwater.
Tickets from£6 for kids,£9 for adults,£32 for a family.
http://www.bluejohn-cavern.co.uk.
Cheddar Gorge and caves,Somerset
The 300ft deep prehistoric cavern is part of Cheddar.You can see the skeleton of Cheddar Man,the earliest known human remains in Britain which date back to 7,150 years,at Gough's Cave.
Then head to Cox's Cave for the Dreamhunters multimedia experience telling the story of early man.
Tickets from£11.85 for kids.£16.95 adult.
http://www.cheddargorge.co.uk.
21.How much should a family with 2grown-ups and 1child pay for Llechwedd Slate Caverns?B
A.£20.
B.£45.
C.£50.
D.£60.
22.Which of the following caves served as a shelter when wars broke out?C
A.Llechwedd Slate Caverns.
B.Blue John Cavern.
C.Chislehurst Caves.
D.Gough's Cave.
23.What can visitors see when visiting Blue John Cavern?D
A.Ancient sea beds.
B.Skeletons of Cheddar Man.
C.Endangered sea creatures.
D.Fossils of sea creatures.
24.Where can you learn more about the earliest known human remains in Britain?A
A.http://www.cheddargorge.co.uk.
B.http://www.bluejohn-cavern.co.uk.
C.http://www.chislehurst-caves.co.uk.
D.http://www.llechwedd-slate-cavems.co.uk.
分析 短文主要介绍了英国一些洞穴景点的游玩.
解答 21.B,推理判断题,根据句子Tickets from£20,family discount of£5 per person if you buy at least three tickets and one ticket must include a child可知,每张票20英镑,若是家庭票,三张里有一张是小孩用的,那么每张票优惠5元,故答案为20*3-5*3=45.
22.C,细节理解题,根据句子It was used as a shelter during the First World War and in the Second可知,Chislehurst Caves是作为躲避战争用的,故答案为C.
23.D,细节理解题,根据句子You can also keep an eye out for the fossils of sea creatures可知,在Blue John Cavern可以看到海里生物的化石,故答案为D.
24.A,细节理解题,根据句子You can see the skeleton of Cheddar Man,the earliest known human remains in Britain 可知,要了解英国最早的人类应去最后一个地点Cheddar Gorge and caves,Somerset,其网址是http://www.cheddargorge.co.uk,故答案为A.
点评 本文考查细节题为主,细节题可以在文章中直接找到与答案有关的信息?或是其变体.搜查信息在阅读中非常重要它包括理解作者在叙述某事时使用的具体事实、数据、图表等细节信息.在一篇短文里大部分篇幅都属于这类围绕主体展开的细节.做这类题一般采用寻读法?即先读题,然后带着问题快速阅读短文,找出与问题有关的词语或句子,再对相关部分进行分析对比,找出答案.
Scientists,doctors,nurses,teachers,labors,and businessmen sign on for voluntourism programs to share their skills and knowledge with others.They want to help others in foreign lands.In return,they experience unique cultures first hand,develop new friendships and achieve personal value.
Jessie Johnson,a postgraduate in University of Lees,UK,has recently conducted a survey about voluntourism from 80of her schoolmates.The data will be used for the purpose of her Master dissertation(论文)research.Here's part of the survey:
Opinions | Strongly agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree |
to be away from daily stress | 20% | 46.25% | 20% | 13.75% |
to make new friends | 55% | 36.25% | 8.75 | 0% |
to serve people in need | 36.25% | 41.25% | 17.5% | 5% |
to be independent | 31.25% | 46.25% | 17.5% | 5% |
to increase self-development | 40% | 51.25% | 7.5% | 1.25% |
to protect natural or cultural environment | 30% | 41.25% | 25% | 3.75% |
A.give us a brief description of voluntourism
B.tell us the ways of taking up voluntourism
C.introduce the advantages of voluntourism
D.give us some examples of voluntourism
33.Which of the following in not an activity of voluntoruism?B
A.A British college student planting trees in India.
B.A Chinese tourist group doing sightseeing around New York City.
C.An American scientist teaching Tibetans to protect the environment.
D.A French doctor helping with medical work in an African community.
34.What does the chart in the passage focus on?D
A.Jessie Johnson's Master dissertation research.
B.The influence voluntourism has on students'lives.
C.The popularity of voluntourism among young people.
D.College students'intention to participate in voluntourism.
35.How many people surveyed think voluntourism helps to become independent?C
A.25.
B.37.
C.62.
D.14.