题目内容
If you still need to relax and want to head overseas, don’t miss out some great deals on accommodation or air fares at some of the world’s top off–peak travel hotspots. Whether you want to go to Europe or run away on a tropical escape, stretch that travel budget to take advantage of off-peak rates at some of the world’s most-visited locales. Several destinations host spring festivals and other special events.
Here are four off-peak travel destinations to visit in 2013:
Portugal
With rich culture and history, Portugal continues to be one of the most affordable European destinations. Head to this beautiful capital city of Lisbon to attend the festivals and fairs, visit some 12th–century buildings, and stay at one of the newer hotels in the main city district. The Hotel Teatro is a four-star restaurant, and average nightly rates are under $150 a night.
Hotel Teatro
Porto, Portugal
+351 220 409 620
Aruba
Set your sights on Aruba for an unforgettable Caribbean holiday. You can get special offers from one of the larger beach resorts(旅游胜地) here. Some of the chain hotels, including Marriott and Radisson, offer discounts on spa relaxations (矿泉浴场) . The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino, & Spa is offering a Super Saver Spring Rate at just $309 per night.
Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa
Palm Beach, Aruba
800-967-9033
Oaxaca
Escape to southern Mexico to explore the historic colonial city and learn about the region’s traditions, culture, and colorful history. Oaxaca holds several cultural festivals and is a great place to relax. You will be receiving a 50% discount with just $170 per night for a deluxe(豪华的) single or double room if you stay in the Camino Real Oaxaca for more than 7 nights (7 included).
Camino Real Oaxaca
Centro, 68000
01 951 501 6100
Turkey
Another place to have some local culture and participate in some late spring festivals is Istanbul, Turkey. Stay at a destination that will put you within easy reach of famous sites like the Topkapi Palace. The Modern Sultan Hotel is a deluxe hotel located in the heart of the historic district. Average nightly rates for the bed and breakfast package are just under $120 per night.
Modern Sultan Hotel
Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 520 00 53
1.In the passage Portugal is described as a destination ________.
A.for visitors interested in ancient buildings
B.especially appealing to wealthy Europeans
C.owning rich culture but lacking colorful festivals
D.having the Hotel Teatro in the suburbs of Lisbon
2.If you want to know more information about spas, you can call ________.
A.800-967-9033 B.+351 220 409 620
C.01 951 501 6100 D.+90 212 520 00 53
3.According to the passage, nightly rates including breakfast is offered by ________.
A.Hotel Teatro
B.Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa
C.Camino Real Oaxaca
D.Modern Sultan Hotel
4.What is the passage mainly about ?
A.Some off-peak places for relaxation.
B.A way to travel on a budget.
C.The world’s most visited destinations.
D.Comparing the four tourist destinations.
1.A
2.A
3.D
4.A
【解析】
试题分析:文章主要介绍了一些欧洲非常著名的地方,在这些地方淡季时候是一个非常好的休闲的地方。
1.细节题。从文章Head to this beautiful capital city of Lisbon to attend the festivals and fairs, visit some 12th–century buildings, and stay at one of the newer hotels in the main city district. 可知葡萄牙的古老的建筑非常有名,故选A
2.细节题。从文章The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino, & Spa is offering a Super Saver Spring Rate at just $309 per night. Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa可知,如果要知道有关SPA的信息,应该选A
3.细节题。从文章Average nightly rates for the bed and breakfast package are just under $120 per night. Modern Sultan Hotel 可知,选D
4.主旨题。文章主要介绍了一些欧洲非常著名的地方,在这些地方淡季时候是一个非常好的休闲的地方,故选A
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Besides calling 911, here is what to do in some life-threatening emergencies when no oneis
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First, you’ve got to acknowledge you’re in trouble. Stay where
you can be seen clearly and remember to rest. Keeping a sense
of humor helps too—it reduces stress and helps creative thinking.
In a wide open area, make a colorful cross out of rocks to show
your present position.
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below the bony upside-down V of the ribs(肋骨). Make a sudden
push against the chair. If you still can’t breathe after six tries, call 911,
even if you can’t talk. Write the word choking somewhere nearby, and
leave the line open until help arrives.
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or any cloth you can find, and push down on the wound
until the bleeding stops. But if you put a band around
your leg tightly, you’re going to close the vessels(血管)
to the entire leg. In this way, you could lose your foot.
Bear attack
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bear in the eyes. If it does charge at you, stick out your chest,
raise your arms, and spread your legs. Shout at the bear, to
frighten it. If it’s going to attack, lie facedown, with your hands
held firmly behind your neck. Play dead until you’re sure the bear
is gone.
【小题1】When you see a colorful cross made of rocks in the wilderness, you know .
| A.someone is bleeding | B.someone is choking |
| C.someone is lost | D.someone is attacked by a bear |
| A.keep a sense of humor | B.call 911 and leave the line open |
| C.use your hand our clean cotton | D.lie down with your hands behind your neck |
| A.stop bleeding | B.reduce stress |
| C.lose your foot | D.cause breathlessness |
| A.survive the emergencies | B.avoid a bear attack |
| C.deal with a choke | D.find our way |
We’ve all done it at one point or another. You’re driving along to work or school when that familiar sound reaches your eardrums(耳膜). You look down, reach into your pocket and begin to read, your steering wheel(方向盘) in one hand, your phone in the other. As you respond to that text message from your friend, you look intermittently(间歇地) at the road, and then back down at your phone. You’ve done it plenty of times before. What can go wrong?
What do you think is the number one killer of teenagers in the U.S.? Drugs? Alcohol? Violence? The answer is distracted driving. According to the National Safety Council, over 24 percent of all motor vehicle crashes involve cell phone use. Either a quick 30-second phone call or a simple text reading may be the cause of a traffic accident. In addition, drivers who talk on a cell phone, whether hands-free or not, are four times more likely to crash.
The risk of teenagers getting into an accident rises sharply. According to keepthedrive.com, more than 3,000 teenagers die in car accidents each year with about another 450,000 teenagers being injured. Additionally, according to a University of Utah study, reading or sending even one text message is equal to having a 0.08 alcohol level. In most states, that is considered as drunk-driving.
So, how do you prevent yourself from the danger of distracted driving? The answer is simpler than you might think. Put your phone away. Mute(消音) your phone or just turn it off while driving. If you still can’t help reaching for your phone, throw it on the backseat. This way, you won’t be able to get to it until you arrive at your destination.
You may get away with talking on the phone now, but there may be a day when you don’t. Dropping your phone may be an inconvenience, but it’s better than being a victim of your distracted driving.
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Title: The danger of reading and texting on the phone while driving |
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1._______ |
Drivers are used to reading and2.___ to text messages while driving. |
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3.___ of distracted driving |
About a quarter of all motor vehicle crashes are 4.___ to cell phone use. Drivers talking on a cell phone have a much stronger 5. of crashing. |
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The rising risk of teenagers getting into accidents |
A number of teenagers get 6._____ in or even die from car accidents every year. Reading or sending one text message while driving 7.____ having a 0.08 alcohol level. |
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8.___ of preventing distracted driving |
Mute your phone or turn it off to keep you concentrated on driving. Put your phone out of your 9.___ while driving. |
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Conclusion |
It may be not 10.___ for you to drop your phone but you can protect your self from hurt or death. |
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Besides calling 911, here is what to do in some life-threatening emergencies when no oneis
|
Lost in the wilderness
First, you’ve got to acknowledge you’re in trouble. Stay where
you can be seen clearly and remember to rest. Keeping a sense
of humor helps too—it reduces stress and helps creative thinking.
In a wide open area, make a colorful cross out of rocks to show
your present position.
|
Aim to hit the top of the chair against your stomach, in the soft part
below the bony upside-down V of the ribs(肋骨). Make a sudden
push against the chair. If you still can’t breathe after six tries, call 911,
even if you can’t talk. Write the word choking somewhere nearby, and
leave the line open until help arrives.
|
Use your hand or clean cotton, or paper towels, or a scarf,
or any cloth you can find, and push down on the wound
until the bleeding stops. But if you put a band around
your leg tightly, you’re going to close the vessels(血管)
to the entire leg. In this way, you could lose your foot.
Bear attack
|
Instead, stand up and back away slowly, without looking the
bear in the eyes. If it does charge at you, stick out your chest,
raise your arms, and spread your legs. Shout at the bear, to
frighten it. If it’s going to attack, lie facedown, with your hands
held firmly behind your neck. Play dead until you’re sure the bear
is gone.
1.When you see a colorful cross made of rocks in the wilderness, you know .
A.someone is bleeding B.someone is choking
C.someone is lost D.someone is attacked by a bear
2.If you are still choking after six tries, you should .
A.keep a sense of humor B.call 911 and leave the line open
C.use your hand our clean cotton D.lie down with your hands behind your neck
3.Don’t tie around your bleeding leg tightly, or you could .
A.stop bleeding B.reduce stress
C.lose your foot D.cause breathlessness
4.The passage is mainly teaching us how to .
A.survive the emergencies B.avoid a bear attack
C.deal with a choke D.find our way