Located in Florence, Oregon is “Sea Lion Caves”, the only known western, coastal, mainland habitat of Stellar Sea Lions. It is also the world’s largest sea cave in existence today and a perfect place to get up close and personal with nature. The sea caves are said to be the home of an estimated 200 sea lions and that at any given time visitors can expect to see at least 150 sea lions going about their daily business.
The most immense(巨大的) of all sea lions, the Stellar males are known to grow up to 12 feet in length and weight an incredulous 1,500 pounds. The females, on the other hand, tend to be a bit smaller and average 9 feet in length with an average weight of 700 pounds.
They tend to breed and give birth during the spring and summer months. The breeding and birthing process takes place on the steep cliff ledges that surround the sea cave. Therefore the best time to view this ritual is during those select months from the outside viewing platform.
In addition to the sea lions, visitors can expect to catch a glimpse of the rare Pigeon Guillemont. These unusual sea birds tend to nest in seaweed along the cliff ledges in early April. And ever the graceful Gray Whales are expected to be seen. Each year, travelling in pods, these sea creatures migrate around “ Cape Blance” on their way to and from their native Alaska waters.
As of 2010 “ Sea Lion Caves” is open daily year round except for both Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The ticket box office is open from 9:00 am until 5:30 pm. Visitor have a choice of two different ticket options; platform view or cave view. And admission into the cave itself is $13.00 for adults and $ 8.00 for children ages 3 to 12. Children under the age of 2 are admitted for free and there is a discount ticket price available for senior citizens . It currently costs $3.50 per person to access the topside wildlife viewing platform. While on the platform visitor can pay an additional fee to use the on-site telescope or opt (选择) to bring their own such equipment.
【小题1】The last paragraph is mainly talking about the ______ of the 2010 “Sea Lion Caves”.

Located in the middle of the northern lights belt, Tromso can offer some of the highest levels of northern lights activity on earth. Perhaps Tromso is the world's best place for a Northern Lights Tour.

Join one of our Northern Lights Holidays this winter. It could become one of the greatest experiences in your life.

DESTINATION Troms county, Norway.

PRICE $450 per person

WHEN 2th September until 31st March.

PICK-UP Each evening at 6 PM pitside your hotel.

DROP-OFF Earliest at 12 AM. When we have a sighting we often stay out later, at no extra cost.

SIZE OF GROUP Maximum 8 participants is recommended and normal, but not absolute. A small group allows more freedom in terms of chasing the northern lights.

INCLUDED

- Transportation each day in a comfortable car

- A meal each day

- All necessary equipment such as snowshoes, flashlight, water-filled bottle, woolen underwear, a war, hat, warm shoes, warm stockings, and reindeer skin to lie on, if needed.

- A guide who will do anything necessary to find the northern lights.

EXCITING CHASE

A Northern Lights Holiday means an intense and exciting chase – to the coast or deep into the wild, perhaps even to the Finnish border. Each day on a Northern Lights Tour we contact meteorologists shortly before departure to get accurate information. In order to find out where we will have best chances to see the northern lights.

WE GUARANTEE A GREAT TRIP

The northern lights are unpredictable, but we guarantee that we will do everything to find it. Patience is a keyword on Northern Lights Tour.

ECO-TOURISM

We offer ecologically sustainable and responsible tours. Travelling in small groups is an essential part of the ecotourism concept, as small groups have lesser impact on nature and will not disturb the wildlife unnecessarily.

1.A small group is preferred for the following reasons EXCEPT that      

A.a small group is free to run after the northern lights

B.a small group has less effect on nature

C.a small group can save the travel cost

D.a small group will not disturb wildlife

2.The underlined word“it”refers to “          ”

A.the northern lights tour

B.patience

C.equipment

D.the northern light

3.We can infer that        

A.if tourists stay out late,they have to pay more

B.every tourist group is not sure to see the northern lights

C. every tourist group get the money back if they don’t see the northern lights

D. the northern lights can be seen every day from 20^th September to 31^st March

4.The passage is most likely to be taken from a(n)        

A.advertisement   B.news report

C.science textbook       D.tourist brochure

Located in Florence, Oregon is “Sea Lion Caves”, the only known western, coastal, mainland habitat of Stellar Sea Lions. It is also the world’s largest sea cave in existence today and a perfect place to get up close and personal with nature. The sea caves are said to be the home of an estimated 200 sea lions and that at any given time visitors can expect to see at least 150 sea lions going about their daily business.

The most immense(巨大的) of all sea lions, the Stellar males are known to grow up to 12 feet in length and weight an incredulous 1,500 pounds. The females, on the other hand, tend to be a bit smaller and average 9 feet in length with an average weight of 700 pounds.

They tend to breed and give birth during the spring and summer months. The breeding and birthing process takes place on the steep cliff ledges that surround the sea cave. Therefore the best time to view this ritual is during those select months from the outside viewing platform.

In addition to the sea lions, visitors can expect to catch a glimpse of the rare Pigeon Guillemont. These unusual sea birds tend to nest in seaweed along the cliff ledges in early April. And ever the graceful Gray Whales are expected to be seen. Each year, travelling in pods, these sea creatures migrate around “ Cape Blance” on their way to and from their native Alaska waters.

As of 2010 “ Sea Lion Caves” is open daily year round except for both Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The ticket box office is open from 9:00 am until 5:30 pm. Visitor have a choice of two different ticket options; platform view or cave view. And admission into the cave itself is $13.00 for adults and $ 8.00 for children ages 3 to 12. Children under the age of 2 are admitted for free and there is a discount ticket price available for senior citizens . It currently costs $3.50 per person to access the topside wildlife viewing platform. While on the platform visitor can pay an additional fee to use the on-site telescope or opt (选择) to bring their own such equipment.

1.The last paragraph is mainly talking about the ______ of the 2010 “Sea Lion Caves”.

2. Which of the following statement about the “Sea Lion Caves” is true?

3.The passage suggests that Stellar Sea Lions usually breed and give birth________.

4.What does the underlined word “ migrate” in the fourth paragraph mean?

5. When you visit the Sea Lion Caves of Forence, Oregon, you are likely to see ________.

a. the Stellar males  b. the Stellar females   c. a rare sea bird   d. a Great Sharks

e. beautiful Gray Whales

Located in the middle of the northern lights belt, Tromso can offer some of the highest levels of northern lights activity on earth. Perhaps Tromso is the world's best place for a Northern Lights Tour.
Join one of our Northern Lights Holidays this winter. It could become one of the greatest experiences in your life.
DESTINATION Troms county, Norway.
PRICE $450 per person
WHEN 2th September until 31st March.
PICK-UP Each evening at 6 PM pitside your hotel.
DROP-OFF Earliest at 12 AM. When we have a sighting we often stay out later, at no extra cost.
SIZE OF GROUP Maximum 8 participants is recommended and normal, but not absolute. A small group allows more freedom in terms of chasing the northern lights.
INCLUDED
- Transportation each day in a comfortable car
- A meal each day
- All necessary equipment such as snowshoes, flashlight, water-filled bottle, woolen underwear, a war, hat, warm shoes, warm stockings, and reindeer skin to lie on, if needed.
- A guide who will do anything necessary to find the northern lights.
EXCITING CHASE
A Northern Lights Holiday means an intense and exciting chase – to the coast or deep into the wild, perhaps even to the Finnish border. Each day on a Northern Lights Tour we contact meteorologists shortly before departure to get accurate information. In order to find out where we will have best chances to see the northern lights.
WE GUARANTEE A GREAT TRIP
The northern lights are unpredictable, but we guarantee that we will do everything to find it. Patience is a keyword on Northern Lights Tour.
ECO-TOURISM
We offer ecologically sustainable and responsible tours. Travelling in small groups is an essential part of the ecotourism concept, as small groups have lesser impact on nature and will not disturb the wildlife unnecessarily

1. 1.

   A small group is preferred for the following reasons EXCEPT that______.

   1. A.
      a small group is free to run after the northern lights
   2. B.
      a small group has less effect on nature
   3. C.
      a small group can save the travel cost
   4. D.
      a small group will not disturb wildlife
2. 2.

   The underlined word“it”refers to “______”

   1. A.
      the northern lights tour
   2. B.
      patience
   3. C.
      equipment
   4. D.
      the northern light
3. 3.

   We can infer that______.

   1. A.
      if tourists stay out late,they have to pay more
   2. B.
      every tourist group is not sure to see the northern lights
   3. C.
      every tourist group get the money back if they don’t see the northern lights
   4. D.
      the northern lights can be seen every day from 20^th September to 31^st March
4. 4.

   The passage is most likely to be taken from a(n)______.

   1. A.
      advertisement
   2. B.
      news report
   3. C.
      science textbook
   4. D.
      tourist brochure

    Located in the forests near the village of Harads in northern Sweden, the Treehotel opened its doors in the summer of 2010 and offers six guest rooms. Owners, Britta and Kent Lindvall, invited designers and architects to create a series of unique tree houses that reflect the growing popularity of ecologically-themed holidays.

    There’s the Mirrorcube, a 4× 4 ×4 meter aluminum box in mirrored glass. Accessed via a footbridge, the Cabin is suspended from the surrounding pines on a steep bank, affording views of the Lulea River. Both these rooms sleep two people while the Nest (covered in branches), the Blue Cone (which is actually painted red) and the UFO (a spaceship skewered by pines) all have enough room to sleep a family of four.

    The Treehotel was built after they saw a 2008 Swedish documentary (纪录片) called Tradalskaren (The tree lover) that tells the story of three men who build a tree house in an attempt to rediscover their rural roots after years of living in a city.

    The Lindvalls, who already owned and ran a nearby guesthouse, saw the chance to create a different kind of holiday experience. “When the film was over, interest in the original tree house grew so we decided to build our own, closer to our place.” Kent Lindvall said, “The plan for next year is five new rooms. We also plan to build a chapel so people can get married up there.”

    Open all year round, the Treehotel might attract only the hardiest of souls during the winner as temperatures typically dip to around minus 15 degrees Celsius. But brave travelers will be rewarded with stunning snowy landscapes as well as a “Tree Sauna” and under-floor heating in every room delivered by renewable energy.

67. Britta and Kent Lindvall opened the Treehotel to __________.

   A. draw attention to protecting forests

   B. meet the tourists’ demand for getting close to nature

   C. introduce excellent ideas of designers

   D. Promote a peaceful lifestyle for citizens

68. Which of the following rooms suits a couple most?

   A. The Nest.                       B. The UFO.

   C. The Cabin.                      D. The Blue Cone.

69. What can we learn about “Tradalskaren”?

   A. It is about Britta and Kent Lindvall’s life experience.

   B. It introduces the history of building tree houses.

   C. It tells about an experience of returning to nature.

   D. It aims to attract holidaymakers to the Treehotel.

70. The underlined word “chapel” may refer to a small ________.

   A. supermarket      B. church       C. clothes shop     D. Double room