必修一(3)
(一)
Jules’
Undersea Lodge, named after the author of the famed maritime tale 20,000
Leagues Under the Sea, is the world’s first underwater hotel. Originally built
in the early 1970s as a groundbreaking research lab off the coast of Puerto
Rico, the Lodge has been in business in Key Largo, Florida since relocating
there and opening its hatch(1) to the public in 1986.
Truly an
innovation(创新的) concept, Jules’ Undersea Lodge claimed status as the world’s
only underwater lodging available to the public until recent years when
ecotourism had become all the rage. Many celebrities(2) have
enjoying a stay including Steve Tyler of Aerosmith, John Fishman of Phish and
former Canadian Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau.
Visitors to
Jules’ Undersea Lodge who are not certified divers will go through a 3-hour
crash course in scuba diving before living up in their room for the night. After
all, the entrance to the hotel is 21 feet underwater on the sea floor.
After diving
down and resurfacing through the wet room entrance, residents can doff(丢弃) their scuba
garb(装) and enjoy all
the conveniences of modern life 21 feet below the surface. Patrons(顾客) marvel at
unobstructed views sea life in their natural settings through 42-inch windows. Completely
stocked with modern conveniences like air-conditioning, hot showers, a stereo
and a DVD player this hotel is perfect for the romantic getaway or the
adventurer who truly desires a unique experience. Once underwater, visitors do
not have to resurface until they desire. Dinner and breakfast are provided by
the world’s only “mer-chef” and delivered promptly at 6:00 p.m. (dinner) and
8:00 a.m.(breakfast). I would recommend a stay at the Undersea Lodge to anyone
with an adventurous spirit. For those seeking a truly unique wedding
experience, why not take advantage of the wedding package?
注释:
(1) hatch n. 舱口
(2) celebrity n. 名人;明星
1. Jules’ Undersea Lodge now is an_______.
A. underwater lab B. underwater training center
C. underwater hotel D. underwater film center
2. Jules’ Undersea Lodge was opened to the pubic
to_______.
A. meet the need of ecotourism
B. satisfy the special needs of famous people
C. attract diving lovers
D. realize the dream of a famous writer
3. We can infer from the passage that_______.
A. you can only go to Jules’ Undersea Lodge under the
guard of professional divers
B. you have to carry your diving equipment when you
enter Jules’ Undersea Lodge
C. there are many students staying in Jules’ Undersea
Lodge
D. Jules’ Undersea Lodge is filled with compressed air
4. Jules’ Undersea Lodge might be most attractive
to_______.
A. a romantic couple B. a fisherman
C. an ocean expert D. a professional diver
答案:1. C 2. A
3. D 4. A
(二)
Until the
invention of the steam engine, human traveled the earth on foot. The slow
travel meant explorers frequently returned with stories about distant lands:
some of them wild tales, some honest descriptions.
Barbara
Klion, who has retired, knows what that’s like. As a walker who has toured
Australia, Kenya and China on foot, her trips are the modern edition of an
ancient tradition for years. Klion and husband, now 75 and 80 years old
traveled independently.
Walkers know
seeing the world on foot gives them a rare experience. Often travelers are
attracted by local people and customs. They also get a beautiful and lasting
impression of the scenery(1). Walking tours can be done in one’s
backyard, but there are several destinations around the world that expose
travelers to the best of nature and culture.
What to look
for? A famous guide says the essential(2) of a quality walk are
great scenery, adorable weather, suitable level of difficulty and something
like ecology, history or culture. There may seem like unclear instructions, but
the fun of walking tours is that many things are determined by the traveler.
Someone who
appreciates hot climates, wildlife and flat areas could choose a walking tour
in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. Travelers who don’t mind the cold and
enjoy adventure could hike Patagonia, an area of southern Argentina, east of
the Andes.
In general,
independent travelers can decide how far to go each day. While guests of a tour
agency should expect to walk an average of four to eight miles a day. At the
Fordland National Park, for example, there are several easy-to-difficult hikes,
giving travelers many choices.
注释:
(1) scenery n. 风景
(2) essential n. 基本要素;必需品
1. Which of the following does NOT make a quality
walking?
A. Great scenery B. Acceptable weather
C. A helpful companion D. Suitable level difficulty
2. Compared with guests of a tour agency, independent
travelers_______.
A. can walk farther B. have more choices
C. face more difficulties D. spend less
3. What is the author’s attitude to walking tour?
A. Uninterested B. Puzzled
C. Disapproving D. Supportive
4. The best title for the passage is_______.
A. See the World on Foot B. Barbara Klion, a Great Traveler
C. What to Look for D. The Fun of Walking
答案:1. C 2. B 3. D
4. A
(三)
World travel has moved on to a new level as
new websites spring up to enable travelers to plan their trips online. Virtual
tourism is the latest name of the game and although relatively new, it has seen
some tourism websites grow to host over one million users.
Typically, this development features a
website that contains the answer to almost any tourism question. Tips and
information are not provided by a single source, such as the website host, but
rather from travelers themselves—often in the thousands. This
has proven to be exceptionally beneficial for would-be travelers who are
seeking information on questions such as where to find the best museum or
beach, whether it is better to tour Brussels with a bicycle on foot, and which
exchange rate bureaus are available in Italy. Questions about food and
restaurants, tourist spots, safety, accommodation and other are all answered. In
addition, posted tips promote better preparation, such as what to pack when
heading for Sicily.
Apart from the useful tips, visual images
and virtual tours have also been made available. If you’d like to visit the
Eiffel Tower, it’s a good idea to view the surrounding areas, to pick a safer
train route, or to know that it’s very close to the Seine River and that a walk
along it would enhance the experience.
Virtual tours have sprung up globally. In
South Africa, John Gore established the virtual Tour Guide in November last
year. On his blog, Gore was quoted as saying, “The world is panoramic(全景的)”.
We are able to turn our heads and look in
all directions and get a feel for where we are, but the typical photographs
cannot show or describe that experience completely. However, there is an answer—technology makes
it possible to share the world around us in a 360-degree panoramic way, which
really makes the viewer feel as though he or she is really there.
1. Why does virtual tourism
become more and more popular?
A. Because online games are
more and more attractive.
B. Because many new tourism
websites appear and develop fast.
C. Because more and more
people want to travel abroad.
D. Because it helps
travelers save as much money as possible.
2. It can be learned from
Paragraph 2 that________.
A. we can solve any problem
on websites
B. we can get all our
questions answered online
C. we can get many tips
about tourism on websites
D. tips and information are
mainly offered by websites hosts
3. What enables us to see
world in a panoramic way?
A. Technology.
B. Photograph processing.
C. Information.
D. Virtual images.
4. What is the main purpose
of the passage?
A. To introduce the history
of tourism.
B. To introduce virtual
tourism to us.
C. To attract more tourist
to travel abroad.
D. To teach us bow to
establish a website online.
答案:1. B 2. C
3. A 4. B
(四)
A Hard Trip一次辛苦的旅行
My sister was
fond of traveling. Ever since graduating, she had been determined to organize a trip to an
old temple. Since transporting fare was expensive, she decided
to use a bicycle to cycle there not caring about the disadvantages. Her stubborn attitude was
always her shortcoming. Once
she made up her mind to do something, no one could persuade her to change her mind. Finally, we gave
in as usual though we preferred
to take a train. After we prepared everything, including the schedule, reliable weather forecast and the insurance, we began our trip.
Our journey was
along a river flowing from a
high altitude. Our pace was slow because the river
frequently had many sharp bends
through deep valleys, where the
water seemed to boil. Just as
I recorded in my journal, it
was really a hard journey. But we also enjoyed great views. One night, I put my head on my pillow--a parcel
of wool coats, and
lay beneath the stars. When
the flame in front of our cave went out at midnight, I found the sky so
beautiful!
我的妹妹很喜欢旅行。自从毕业以来,她就下定决心要组织一次往一座古庙的旅行。因为交通费用昂贵,她决定骑自行车去,毫不担心其中的不利情况。顽固的态度一直都是她的缺点,一旦她下定决心要做的事,就没有人能说服她改变主意。最后,我们像往常一样让步,尽管我们更喜欢乘火车去。我们准备好了所有东西,包括时间表、可靠的天气预报,还有保险,就开始了旅程。
我们的旅程沿着一条从高海拔处流下来的河流前行。但我们的步伐很慢,因为当流经深深的峡谷时,这条河流急转弯很多,急湍的河水都似乎沸腾起来。正如我在旅行日志里记录的那样,这真是一次艰苦的旅行。但是我们也欣赏到了美丽的景色。一天晚上,我把头枕在一包羊毛衣服做的枕头上,躺在星空下,当岩洞前的火焰在午夜熄灭时,我发现夜空是如此的美丽!
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