题目内容
【题目】阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The monsoon(季雨) is a joyful and very important time for Indian agricultural workers. It has been less happy for the tourist trade, 【1】 the number of visitors in this season tends【2】 (drop) by half.【3】 there has been a movement to increase tourism during this 【4】 (normal) slow time of the year.
According to a report issued by an Indian industry group, appropriate destinations for the monsoon season must remain 【5】 (access) by road during the wettest months and have a countryside that looks 【6】 its best during the rains.
For the last few years, tourist agencies in various states 【7】(respond) to the challenge. Goa, the former Portuguese colony near Mumbai, and Kerala in the extreme south have begun offering “monsoon packages”. They say there are many reasons in addition to the off-season prices to visit their states during this time of the year. One is to see the lush, green landscapes. 【8】 attractions are the many colorful festivals. For example, Sri Jagannath Yatra, a festival 【9】 (hold) around the country at the beginning of the monsoon, features a colorful procession. A third is simply the joy of the season. 【10】 one Kerala promoter says, “You can feel the magiC. The washed streets and fresh leaves seem to smile with you.”
试题解析:
【答案】
【1】because/for
【2】to drop
【3】However
【4】normally
【5】accessible
【6】at
【7】have responded
【8】Other
【9】held/which is held
【10】As
【解析】
【题目】Suppose you want to go abroad and learn about the foreign exchange in culture in different countries. Here is some information you may need.
Name:Susan Lane Age:22 Place:Reykjavik, Iceland, 1994. Cost:$7,000 Organization:AFS Experience:“I think it was a turning point in my life. I began to understand more about my own culture by experiencing another culture and seeing how other people live.” |
Name:Sara Small Age:23 Place:Crivitz, Germany, 1996. Cost:$8,000 Organization:EF Foundation Experience:“I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends. I found the European school system to be hard but I am fluent now in German so it was worth it. I did miss my family and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.” |
Name:David Links Age:16 Place:Stuttgart, Germany, 1996. Cost:$4,500 Organization:Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience:“I wanted to try something that was very different in culture. In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled. The family I was with was great and I really feel as though I have a second family.” |
Name:Tom Jennings Age:21 Place:Conflans, France, 1995. Cost:$7,000 Organization:Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience:“There were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture. You just have to adapt to each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchange program it is how to take care of yourself.” |
Name:Linda Marks Age:19 Place:Chonburi Province, Thailand, 1994. Cost:$3,500 Organization:Rotary International Experience:“There are lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more. I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.” |
【1】According to the information, taking part in a foreign exchange program can cost ________.
A. from $4,500 to $8,000 B. from $3,500 to $8,000
C. anything from $3,500 D. no more than $7,000
【2】The students who refer to both the good and bad times as an exchange student include ________.
A. Susan Lane and Sara Small
B. Linda Marks and David Links
C. Tom Jennings and Linda Marks
D. Susan Lane and Tom Jennings
【3】As a result of his experience in the foreign exchange program Tom Jennings learnt to become _________.
A. independent and adaptable
B. determined and independent
C. selfish and defensive
D. defensive and determined
【4】If a student wanted to take part in a foreign exchange program, but had not enough money, then the best place would be ________.
A. Iceland and America B. Thailand and France
C. Germany and Iceland D. Germany and Thailand