专限时训练(二十四) [广告应用型阅读理解]
(限时：每篇7分钟)
(一)
Springtime in Paris
Departures: May 5, 12, 19 and June 9
4 days for $129 per person
Paris in the springtime was, is and always will be something rather special. Why not experience it for yourself with this excellent break for four days? This attractive city has something to offer everyone and with price at just $129—it’s great value too.
Your break begins with executive coach (长途公共汽车) transfer (中转) from regional (各地的) pickup points and
the travel to Paris is via crosschannel ferry (渡船), arriving at your hotel in the evening. The Ibis is an excellent quality hotel with private facilities in all rooms: satellite TV, radio, telephone and alarm clock. It has a bar and restaurant and is situated about two miles south of Notre Dame enabling you to explore Paris with ease.
The following day, after continental breakfast (included), the coach takes you on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city, during which you will see the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, L’Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, in fact almost every famous landmark you ever have heard of. You then leave Paris and take a short drive to the magnificent Palace of Versailles, the home of Louis ⅪⅤ The tour ends midafternoon back in Paris where you will have the remainder of the day at your leisure. In the evening there is a“Paris By Night” tour showing you the beautiful buildings with bright lights.
Day three takes you to Montmartre, perhaps the most picturesque quarter of Paris and home of the Sacre Coeur and the Moulin Rouge. In the afternoon you are free to explore this beautiful city as you wish, perhaps a pleasure voyage on the River Seine, wandering around the picturesque gardens or looking through among the antique shops (古玩店). In the evening you will have the opportunity to visit the best nightclub in the city, the splendid Patin. On the final day it’s back to the UK via channel ferry.
Included in the price of $129 per person：
*Return executive coach travel to Paris
*Return ferry crossings
*3 nights accommodation in a twinbedded room in a Central Paris hotel with private facilities
*Continental breakfast during your stay
*Guided sightseeing tour of “Paris By Day” and “Paris By Night”
*Visit to Chateau of Versailles(admission not included)
*Tour on Montmartre
*Services of an experienced bilingual tour guide at all times
()1.This advertisement is mainly________.
A．to tell tourists the route to Paris
B．to show the price of traveling to Paris
C．to introduce the city of Paris
D．to attract tourists to Paris
()2.During the stay in Paris, the tourists will________.
A．have a free time of half day
B．have a “Paris By Night” on the first evening
C．have a pleasure voyage on the River Seine together
D．live in a hotel two miles away from Paris
()3.The underlined word “quarter” is used in the text to refer to ________.
A．a period of time
B．district
C．fourth part
D．exhibition
()4.After paying $129，the tourists will have to pay ________ in Paris.
You might have heard about the centre of the earth but have you heard of the Earth Centre? It is a new South Yorkshire attraction—a theme park with a difference.
Why does the Earth Centre attract visitors from all over the world? Because it is the world’s first sustainable(可持续的)development park and it aims to promote the idea of sustainable development to all ages. Here you will get to see the world in a way you have never seen it before.
☆________________________________________________________________________
There are many impressive attractions. Here are just a few：
·“Nature works” which explore pond life found in the various habitats of the Earth Centre. You don’t just look—if you want you can catch and handle these creatures too.
·The Water Cycle Simulator which allows you to speed around the planet.
·The Living Machine—a fullscale sewage(污水) treatment system for the Earth Centre that uses plants and microorganisms to create water safe enough to drink.
·Daredevil outdoor activities—if you’re feeling adventurous, try the climbing wall.
In addition, there are 400 acres of the Country Park to explore with woods, lakes and a wealth of wildlife.
☆ Food and drink
If you get hungry—no problem! The Centre has its own café serving a range of delicious snacks and meals—all organic of course.
☆ Shop
If you feel like spending some money, you can call at the Earth Shop where you can buy “sustainability products” such as organic cotton Tshirts.
☆ How to get there
By Road—Leave the AIM at Junction 36 and follow the brown Earth Centre signs along the A630, then the A6023 towards Mexborough. The Earth Centre is next right after Conisbrough Railway Station.
By Rail—Conisbrough station is next to the entrance to the Earth Centre and is on the Doncaster to Sheffield line.
By Boat—The Earth Centre has a wharf(码头) on the River Don.
☆ Opening Times
Open every day (except Christmas Day) 10：00 am—5：00 pm.
()6.The Earth Centre is popular with a large number of visitors mainly because________.
A．it’s convenient to get there
B．it’s located in South Yorkshire
C．it sells organic cotton Tshirts
D．it stresses sustainable development
()7.Which of the following can be used to fill in the blank in the passage?
A．How do you like it?
B．What does it offer?
C．Who is it intended for？
D．What do you hear about it?
()8.If you are interested in wildlife，you will probably choose________.
A．the Living Machine
B．the Water Cycle Simulator
C．the Daredevil Outdoor Activities
D．the Country Park
()9.From the passage，we can learn that ________.
A．the goods at the Earth Shop do no harm to the environment
B．microorganisms probably pollute the clean water
C．the food at the Earth Centre is made by hand
D．the Earth Centre has no restaurants
()10.According to the passage, the Earth Centre________.
A．is near Conisbrough station
B．is open for 8 hours every day
C．is busy on Christmas Day
D．can be reached by air
(三)
※ Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food
9：00—9：45 a．m. Blue Tent
Panelists (成员)：Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer.
Hosted by Denise Grady, science writer for the New York Times.
How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world？The food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics.
※Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game
9：50—10：35 a．m. Blue Tent
Panelists：Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.
Hosted by William C．Rhoden, sports writer for the New York Times.
Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience. Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news.
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The Art of the Review
11：15—12：00 a．m. Green Tent
Panelists: John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.
Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for the New York Times Book Review.
How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales？Join this group of critics(评论家) as they discuss the reality of book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review.
※New York Writers, New York Stories
3：00—3：45 p．m. Green Tent
Panelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.
Hosted by Clyde Haberman, columnist (专栏作家) for the City Section of the New York Times.
Join this inspiring group of New Yorkcentric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold mine of ideas for their work.
()11.If you are free in the afternoon, you can attend________.
A．The Art of the Review
B．New York Writers, New York Stories
C．Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food
D．Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game
()12.If you like sports writing, you will most probably ________.
A．go to Blue Tent at 11：15 a．m
B．enjoy Jami Bernard’s talk
C．listen to Christine Brennan
D．attend the Art of the Review
()13.Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of ________.
A．The Art of the Review
B．Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food
C．New York Writers, New York Stories
D．Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game
()14.All the four activities above ________.
A．are about writing
B．will last 45 minutes each
C．can be attended freely
D．will attract many readers
()15.We can learn from the text that________.
A．sports writers are a type of audience
B．the New York Times is popular
C．Denise Grady will discuss politics
D．book reviews may affect book sales
专限时训练(二十四)
(一)