短文7选5(共25小题;共50.0分)
1. People traveled in search of food and shelter or in order to flee from their enemies. Sometimes they were looking for gold or silver in order to become rich. On other occasions they were searching for rich farmland.
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3. International tourist arrivals alone reached as many as 546 million in 1994 and are forecast to rise to 937 million in 2010, according to the World Trade Organization.
4. Probably the most common reason for traveling is related to our physical wellbeing. Actually, traveling to sports events is one of the fastest growing types of travel. In our fast developing society where stress has become part of people's life, people can rest and relax by having a change of environment and activities.
5. No one seems to doubt that travel broadens the mind. In 18th century Europe, young men would go on a Grand Tour to various countries in order to complete their education. Today the desire to travel to different countries is encouraged by modern mass media. People who travel to other countries can at the same time learn more about their own country and culture.
A. But why do people like traveling so much?
B. Throughout history, most travel was not for pleasure.
C. So they travel to a lake for a swim or a park for a bike.
D. The improvement in transportation has also encouraged people to travel.
E. Wealthy Romans made trips to Greece to take part in the Olympic Games.
F. The growth of tourism has become a modern phenomenon experienced by all countries in the world.
G. Another important reason for traveling is to satisfy our curiosity about different places and cultures.
--- Freedom Travel. Can l help you?
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--- Okay. What is your destination?
--- Well, I'd like to fly to Helsinki Finland. I'd like the cheapest flight available.
--- Okay. 7. There is one flight heading out then for $980. Will that be OK for you?
--- All right. I'll take it.
--- That's Flight 1070 from Salt Lake City to New York, Kennedy Airport, transferring to flight 90
from Kennedy to Helsinki.
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--- It leaves Salt Lake City at 10:00 a.m. and arrives in New York at 4:35 p.m. You will then transfer to flight 90 at 5:55 p.m., and arrive in Helsinki at 8:30 a.m. the next day.
--- All right. 9.
--- Sure, no problem. You will be served any time. We will inform the airlines. 10.
--- William Smith.
A. Can I request a meal?
B. Could I have your mane, please?
C. When can I get to Helsinki Finland?
D. I'd like to make a reservation for 23rd.
E. Cheap flights might not be comfortable.
F. Let me check what flights are available.
G. What are the departure and arrival time of those flights?
11. People traveled in search of food and shelter or in order to flee from their enemies. Sometimes they were looking for gold or silver in order to become rich. On other occasions they were searching for rich farmland.
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13. International tourist arrivals alone reached as many as 546 million in 1994 and are forecast to rise to 937 million in 2010, according to the World Trade Organization.
14. Probably the most common reason for traveling is related to our physical well-being. Actually, traveling to sports events is one of the fastest growing types of travel. In our fast developing society where stress has become part of people's life, people can rest and relax by having a change of environment and activities.
15. No one seems to doubt that travel broadens the mind. In 18th century Europe, young men would go on a Grand Tour to various countries in order to complete their education. Today the desire to travel to different countries is encouraged by modern mass media. People who travel to other counters can at the same time learn more about their own country and culture.
A. But why do people like traveling so much?
B. Throughout history, most travel was not for pleasure.
C. So they travel to a lake for a swim or to a park for a hike.
D. The improvement in transportation has also encouraged people to travel.
F. The growth of tourism has become a modern phenomenon experienced by all countries in the world.
G. Another important reason for traveling is to satisfy our curiosity about different places and cultures.
一揽子交易) have been in existence for a long time. 16. So now people can choose from the different packages according to their own tastes.
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18. These holiday-makers enjoy student discount and packages while learning about history and culture of different places.
19. Having a warm sunny day a t the beach is one of the fast selling vacation packages in the leisure industry.
游猎) adventures have always attracted some of the modern adventurers. The animals of Africa continue to amaze crowds that have only seen these creatures on educational channels. Many activities like outdoor camping, safari day tours and hiking in protected parks are always welcomed by holiday-makers.
20. Always try something new or fun to do and your days of relaxation will be always exciting.
A. Picking out a vacation package can keep yourself from boring vacations.
B. Everyone is in a winning situation.
C. You can't miss vacation packages if you want to have a good vacation.
D. Educational vacation packages are quite suitable for students.
E. They are one of the favorite choices for most holiday-makers who like sunny beaches.
F. They are continually being improved to meet people's demands.
G. Vacation needs your plan.
21. It is a new term in today's tourism industry. But in an age of growing environmental awareness, it is not too difficult for us to imagine and understand this new form of holiday.
定义) as travel to places where special and unusual plants, animals and cultural heritages are the main attractions. 22. Therefore, programs concerning the protection of some natural and cultural sports also form a part of ecotourism.
23. They include bird watching, hiking, diving, photography and taking part in various kinds of local cultural events.
24. However, it looks like some smaller towns and country areas may well become the new destinations for people to visit tomorrow because they are rich in ecological, cultural and historical resources. Ecotourism has been gaining increasing recognition and popularity mainly for relaxing, natural and vivid experience it offers to tourists. People are attracted to nature and long to be close to it. However, a conflict between nature and human beings is unavoidable. 25.
A. You may not be very familiar with “ecotourism”.
B. More than 80 activities have been listed for ecotourism.
C. The definition of ecotourism is beyond words.
D. It takes ecology and culture into consideration.
E. People can have great fun enjoying nature through ecotourism.
F. Big cities are still the major places that attract tourists in our society today.
G. How to protect natural resources while taking advantage of them is of great importance.
答案
第1部分
1. B
2. E
3. F
4. A
5. G
6. D
11. B
16. F
21. A