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| Sweet Switzerland: The Chocolate Train Route: Montreux to Broc, Switzerland Time: 9 hours, 45 minutes, roundtrip www.raileurope.com This charming train, running in summer and fall, climbs from Montreux overlooking Lake Geneva to the old town of Gruyeres, population 1,600, home to the cheese of the same name. Tour the cheese factory and the local castle, have lunch, then reboard the train and continue on to Broc. There you’ll be bussed to the Cailler-Nestle chocolate factory, lying between Lake Gruyeres and mountains. |
| Tunnels Galore: The Bernina Express Route: Chur, Switzerland, to Tirano, Italy Time: 4 hours, 14 minutes www.visitflam.com This train takes on seven-percent inclines (斜坡), 55 tunnels, and 196 bridges --- reaching a height of 7,391 feet and then dropping to 5,905 feet before coming to a stop. It travels through the Alps south from Switzerland’s oldest town to an Italian town of just under 10,000 people. |
| A Hotel on Wheels: Francisco de Goya Route: Paris, France, to Madrid, Spain Time: 13 hours, 30 minutes www.elipsos.com Leave Paris in the evening, enjoy a three-course dinner and the increasingly rural scenery, sleep with the rhythm of the rails, and wake the next day as you arrive in Madrid, rested and ready to tour the most populous (人口密集的) city in Europe. First class includes a welcome drink, good dinner, breakfast, and an in-room bathroom with shower. |
| The Epic Journey: Trans-Siberian Railway Route: Moscow to Vladivostok, Russia Time: 19 days www.trans-siberia.com This route, a symbol of Russian culture, crosses eight time zones to connect the Russian capital with a port on the Pacific Ocean. On board, poor stay with rich, young with old, foreigners with locals. Social differences disappear as passengers share a unique rail experience. |
| A．will spend about five hours |
| B．have to go in winter and spring |
| C．will see a famous chocolate factory |
| D．can have lunch on the train |
| A．www.trans-siberia.com | B．www.visitflam.com |
| C．www.raileurope.com | D．www.elipsos.com |
| A．Trans-Siberian Railway. | B．The Chocolate Train. |
| C．Francisco de Goya. | D．The Bernina Express. |
| A．news report | B．book review |
| C．travel magazine | D．geography textbook |
答案
小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:A
小题4:C
解析
试题分析：文章主要介绍了四条欧洲的旅游线路，这四条线路虽然不一定是最快的列车，但它们会给游客提供一些难忘的记忆。
小题1:根据“Time: 9 hours, 45 minutes, roundtrip”可知，来回需要9小时45分钟，根据“ running in summer and fall...Tour the cheese factory and the local castle, have lunch, then reboard the train”可知，B、C、D错误，故选A。
小题2:根据“A Hotel on Wheels: Francisco de Goya”和“www.elipsos.com”可知，登陆www.elipsos.com可以得到更多有关Francisco de Goya的信息。故选D。
小题3:根据“This route, a symbol of Russian culture, crosses eight time zones to connect...”可知，The Epic Journey: Trans-Siberian Railway这条旅游路线是俄罗斯文化的象征，故选A。
小题4:文章主要介绍了四条旅游线路，根据“But the following European trains don’t necessarily offer the fastest journeys --- just the most memorable.”可知，这四条路线都是关于旅游的，应该摘自旅游杂志，故选C。
核心考点
试题【Much of European train is about efficiency and comfort --- leaving and arriving 】；主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
By Ellen Jackson and Nic Bishop
How did the universe begin? How big is it? What is dark matter? Cosmologist（宇宙哲学家）and expert supernova（超新星）hunter Alex Filippenko hopes that supernovas can help us answer some of these questions. But first we’ve got to find them! Join Alex and his team as they go on the hunt with huge telescopes and banks of computers.
The Time and Space of Uncle Albert
By Russell Stannard
What would you say if your uncle asked you whether you would like to go into space? You’d say, “When do I leave?”, just like the girl in this story. Gedanken is speeding across the universe trying to help her uncle answer some questions, such as “How big is space?” and “Where does gravity come from?” Along the way she also discovers how to get heavier without getting fat, how to live forever without knowing it, and the strange things that can happen when you go really fast.
George’s Secret Key to the Universe
By Lucy Hawking and Stephen Hawking
When George chases his pet pig through a hole in the fence, little does he expect that he will soon be riding a comet（彗星）around Saturn（土星）. But just as he discovers the joys of space exploration with the computer Cosmos, which can open doors anywhere in the universe, everything starts to go wrong. When George’s lest-favorite teacher steals Cosmos and traps his friend’s dad in a black hole, can George set things right in time?
A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky
By Michael Driscoll
With a telescope or without one, this book can get you started exploring planets, stars and even strange stuff like time, space, and black holes. The universe is a big place, but this book comes with a handy star finder that you can take out with you at night to help you find your way around the stars. Look up and discover the universe!
小题1:According to the text, Alex Filippenko ______.
| A．invented huge telescopes |
| B．is looking for supernovas |
| C．doesn’t need many computers |
| D．knows a lot about dark matter |
| A．It is a sad story |
| B．It is about a pet pig |
| C．It is a co-authored book |
| D．It is based on a real life story. |
| A．The Mysterious Universe |
| B．The Time and Space of Uncle Albert |
| C．George’s Secret Key to the Universe |
| D．A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky. |
| A．They have the same topics? |
| B．They are intended for adults. |
| C．They have the same number of characters |
| D．They leave many questions to the readers |
Away We Go
Verona De Tessant (Maya Rudolph) and Burt Farlander (John Krasinski) are in their early thirties and struggling to meet daily needs and build fulfilling lives as an artist and a salesman.
When they learn they will soon become parents, they are faced with the challenge of how and where to raise a child and build a happy family. With a baby on his way, the young couple, look at their lives and are puzzled about what they really want.
Another Happy Day
Lynn was married to Pual, but they broke up and Lynn took their daughter Alice while Paul got their son Dylan.
Years later, now Dylan is getting married, and Lynn is attending the wedding, with her younger son Elliot and Ben. Elliot is a drug addict and Ben keeps everything to himself. Dylan hasn’t spoken to Lynn in years, and Lynn is fearful of Pual and his wife Patty. At last, all this has put Lynn in a depressed situation, and she’s not sure just how she’s going to get through the day.
La Vita e bella
Also named as Life is Beautiful, the film is a black comedy and also a best medicine that heals the scar left by war. This movie has some kind of characteristics as natural and active. On the 7th Oscar Award Ceremony , the movie won three great awards.
It is not a sad movie from the very beginning , but when the father uses a great way to hide his murder from his son, all people are impressed by this moving deed. Under the protection of the father, the son has lived a happy life.
The Shawshank Redemption
The film is an American film directed by Frank Darabont and starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. The film tells the story of Andy, a banker who spends nearly two decades in Shawshank State Prison for the murder of his wife and his wife’s lover despite his claims of innocence. There he makes friends with Red. Andy manages to escape from the prison by digging a tunnel with the rock hammer over the years. When Red is later released , he remembers Andy’s advice. He then visits the place Andy mentions before he escapes. There, he finds money and a note left by Andy, telling him to get to Zihuatanejo.
小题1:This passage aims to _______________
| A．make comments on films for a cinema |
| B．recommend several films for fun |
| C．introduce films for a film corporation |
| D．advertise several films for a website |
| A．La Vita e bella | B．Another Happy Day |
| C．Away We Go | D．The Shawshank Redemption. |
| A．Andy killed his wife and his wife’s lover. |
| B．Andy became famous for helping Red. |
| C．Red felt cheated by Andy in a way. |
| D．Red and Andy got reunited happily. |
But you are required to present a US passport when entering China. For some important information on how to apply for a passport, see the following forms.
| YOU MUST SUBMIT FORM DS-11 IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE: ★You have never been issued（签发）a US passport or ★You are under aged 16 or ★You were under 16 when your previous passport was issued or ★Your most recent US passport was issued more than 15 years ago or ★Your most recent US passport was lost or stolen or ★Your name has changed since your previous US passport was issued. NOTE: If the above statements do not apply to you, you can apply for a US passport by mail! |
| STEPS TO SUBMITING FORM DS-11: Read and understand Steps 1 and 2 before leaving this page. STEP 1: Complete and Print Form DS-11 ★If completing Form DS-11 online, print the completed form using black ink on one-sided pages ★If completing Form DS-11 by hand, make sure that all the information is complete and correct. The form should be filled in black ink. Do so legibly(字迹清楚地) or the application processing time may be delayed. NOTE: Form DS-11 can be obtained from your local Passport Agency. STEP 2: Submit Completed Form in Person You must submit Form DS-11 and other required documents in person at a Passport Agency, Form DS-11 may not be submitted by mail. |
| NEED A US PASSPORT IMMEDIATELY? You should make an appointment to be seen at a Passport Agency only if: ★The US passport is needed in less than 2 weeks for international travel ★The US passport is needed within 4 weeks to obtain a foreign visa Call the National Passport Information Center to make an appointment or visit a Passport Agency. |
| If you are overseas and need to apply for or renew your US passport, please follow the instructions in Tips for Americans Traveling Abroad. |
| A．Matters needed to be dealt with before going to China. |
| B．The great changes happening in China. |
| C．An introduction to a journey to China. |
| D．International travel information. |
| A．have never had a US passport before |
| B．were 17 when you received your previous passport |
| C．got your most recent US passport 17 years ago |
| D．changed your name after getting your passport last time |
| A．fill the form in either black or blue ink |
| B．fill in all information on the form |
| C．connect the local agency by telephone first |
| D．print the form on both sides of the paper |
| A．call the National Passport Information Center or visit a Passport Agency |
| B．be an adult of more than 18 years old |
| C．offer to present your foreign visa to a Passport Agency |
| D．not pay a visit to Passport Agency |
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison"s Capitol Square
Discover Wisconsin"s history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program.
Admission is free.Open the second day of a week through Saturday, 900 a．m.400 p．m.Swiss Historical Village
612 Seventh Ave., New Glares
The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America"s heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nineteenth century Midwest.
Tue.Fri., May 1st October 31st, 1000 a．m.400 p．m. Admission is $20.
(608)5272317 www.__swisshistoricalvillage.com
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café
6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sq. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery. While visiting, enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tue.Sun., 1000 a．m.500 p．m. Café open Wed. Sat., 1100 a．m.300 p．m.
Sun. brunch with wine, 1000 a．m.300 p．m. (608)8456600__www.__artisangal.__com
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St., Columbus
Worldclass exhibit—2000 quality souvenirs marking Chicago"s 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.
Open daily, 815 a． m.400 p．m. (920)6231992 www.__columbusantiquemall.__com
小题1:Which of the following is on Capitol Square?
| A．Wisconsin Historical Museum. | B．Swiss Historical Village. |
| C．Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café. | D．Christopher Columbus Museum. |
| A．Wisconsin Historical Museum. | B．Swiss Historical Village. |
| C．Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café. | D．Christopher Columbus Museum. |
| A．At Wisconsin Historical Museum. | B．At Swiss Historical Village. |
| C．At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café. | D．At Christopher Columbus Museum. |
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| A．your personal information has been stolen |
| B．your job applications are under consideration |
| C．you can not receive any reply from the company |
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