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【题目】The Best of Alaska

Nothing evokes(唤起)Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the riverCombine these images with high mountainsbrilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska! Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion(远足)to the last frontier!

Highlights(集锦)

JUNEAU: Juneauthe state capitalis rich in culture and scenic beautyIt is here that we start and end our trip

HAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fjords(峡湾).The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska

ALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native TribesWe spend a few hours learning carvingnative beading(玻璃珠)and culture from these master artists

SKAGWAY: Skagway is a lively townwhich still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shopsIn Skagwaywe stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor's Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway

GUSTAVUS: Gustavus is the gateway to Glacier Bay National ParkWe'll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nightsThis will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise(巡游) in Glacier Bay

DATES/PRICES:

2014: May 16June 20July 18August 15.

7 days—$3,500including lodgingall mealsexcursionsguidespark feessales taxesand transportation between JuneauSkagwayHainesand GustavusNot included: Alcoholpersonal itemsairfare to and from Juneau

Contact:

Email: info@alaskamountainguidescom

Call: 18007663396

Write: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School

POBox 1081Haines AK 99827

1You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at ________

A. Glacier Bay National Park

B. the Klondike Gold Rush National Park

C. the White Pass Yukon

D. the fjords

2According to the advertisementthe participants of the excursion ________

A. will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts

B. can contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by email or fax

C. are able to experience some adventurous activities in Haines

D. can get lots of traditional native artwork free of charge

3Which of the following requires a participant to pay additional fees?

A. Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train

B. A full day cruise in Glacier Bay

C. Having the last supper at Juneau

D. Flying from Juneau to his hometown

4It is known from the advertisement that________

A. the native culture of the Northwest Native Tribes is dying out

B. Juneauas the state capitalis much more beautiful than Haines

C. Skagway was the richest town of Alaska in the past

D. Alaska is famous for its culturehistory and natural beauty

【答案】

1A

2C

3D

4D

【解析】就在世博会刚刚落下帷幕几天后,上海市政府和迪士尼公司宣布上海迪士尼乐园项目正式启动。

1A 细节理解题。根据HIGHLIGHTS中对Gustavus这个景点的介绍,“This will be the base for both the whalewatching excursion...可知答案。故A项正确。

2C细节理解题。根据对Haines 的介绍The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska。可知游客可以在这里探险。故选C

3D 推理判断题。根据日期/价格介绍中的“Not included: alcoholpersonal itemsairfare to and from Juneau可知,旅游费用不包含从Juneau往返各地的机票钱,故选D项。

4D 推理判断题。通读全文A,B,C项并没有直接提到,D项是总结性的句子各景点包含了人文,景观和自然景观。故选D

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