Ride With The Leader

    CitySights NY has become the recognized leader in NYC’s sightseeing.

We operate the first top-deck-seating-only buses. Look for friendly ticket agents throughout the city. We very much appreciate your choosing us and wish you a wonderful visit.

Downtown Tour

Empire State Building. Chinatown.

World Trade Center Site. Wall Street.

United Nations. Rockefeller Center.

Departure Times: 7:45am—6:00pm, daily.

Departure Locations: 8th Ave. between 49th &50th Sts.,

Broadway between 47th &48th Sts., 7th Ave. &42th St.

◆Uptown Tour

Lincoln Center. Central Park.

Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Museum of Natural History.

Museum of Modern Art and more.

Departure Times: 9:00—5:00pm, daily.

Departure Locations: 8th Ave. between 42th &43th Sts., 8th Ave. & 52th St.

◆Night Tour

Enjoy and photograph the magnificent Manhattan skyline.

Enjoy view of Times Square, SoHo, Little Italy, Brooklyn

Bridge and more.

Departure Times: 6:30—8:00pm, 7 days a week.

Departure Locations: Broadway between 47th &48th Sts,, 7th Ave. & 42th St.

◆Shopping Day Trip

Enjoy the excitement of finding the world’s finest designer

labels for less at Woodbury Common Premium Outlet.

Visitors enjoy a distinctive shopping experience while

saving 25% to 65% every day.

Departure Location: Pot Authority Bus Terminal.

Departure Times : 8:30am, 9:30am, 10:00am, daily.

Returning:4:10pm, 5:20pm, 6:15pm, daily.

◆Escorted Day Trips

Professional tour guides accompany throughout.

All Day Trips about 13 hours. Reservations Required.

Walk the Boston Freedom Trail

Walk the Freedom Trail, which is 2.5 miles long with 16 historic sites. Decide the length of

walk you wish to take. Visit Boston Harbor. See the downtown financial district and cross the

Charles River to visit the squares of Cambridge, Harvard & MIT universities.

Philadelphia & Amish Country

See the Liberty Bell and Constitution Square. Continue to Lancaster Country, home of the

Amish people. Learn how Amish live without modern technology, electricity, running water or

phones.

Departure Time: 7:00am.

Departure Location: 125 Park Ave. between 42th & 41th Sts.

On which tour can you visit the United Nations?

      A．Downtown Tour.            B．Shopping Day Trip.

       C．Uptown Tour.             D．Night Tour.

Which of the following is the cheapest for adults?

       A．Escorted Day Trips. B．Uptown Tour.

       C．Shopping DayTrip.  D．Night Tour.

What can you see on the Uptown Tour?

       A．Different museums.     B．Skyline of Manhattan.

       C．World’s top designers.    D．People living in old ways.

What do you have to do if you want to join the Escorted Day Trips?

      A．Book before the trip.              B．Start out at 9:30am.

       C．Take the bus at 7th Ave.& 42nd St D．Walk the Freedom Trail all day long.

Do’s and Don’ts in Whale(鲸)Watching
The Department of  Fisheries and Oceans has developed guidelines for whale watching in Johnstone Strait,where killer whales are found on a daily basis each summer. It is strongly recommended that vessel(船只)operators follow these guidelines for all kinds of whales.
● Approach whales from the side, not from the front or the back.
● Approach no closer than 100 metres, then stop the boat but keep the engine on.
● Keep noise levels down-no horns, whistles or racing of engines.
● Start your boat only after the whales are more than 100 metres from your vessel.
● Leave the area slowly, gradually moving faster when you are more than 300 metres from the whales.
● Approach and leave slowly, avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction.
● Avoid disturbing groups of resting whales.
● Keep at low speeds and remain in the same direction if travelling side by side with whales.
● When whales are travelling close to shore, avoid crowding them near the shore or coming between the whales and the shore.
● Limit the time spent with any group of whales to less than 30 minutes at a time when within 100 to 200 metres of whales.
● If there is more than one vessel at the same observation spot, be sure to avoid any boat position that would result in surrounding the whales.
● Work together by communicating with other vessels, and make sure that all operators are aware of the whale watching guidelines.
【小题1】For whom is this text written?

A．Tour guides.

B．Whale watchers.

C．Vessel operators.

D．Government officials.

【小题2】When leaving the observation areas, the vessel should ________________.

A．move close to the beach

B．increase speed gradually

C．keep its engine running slowly

D．remain at the back of the whales

【小题3】What is the shortest safe distance from the whales?

A．400 metres.

B．300 metres.

C．200 metres.

D．100 metres.

Ride With The Leader
CitySights NY has become the recognized leader in NYC’s sightseeing.
We operate the first top-deck-seating-only buses. Look for friendly ticket agents throughout the city. We very much appreciate your choosing us and wish you a wonderful visit.
Downtown Tour
Empire State Building. Chinatown.
World Trade Center Site. Wall Street.
United Nations. Rockefeller Center.
Departure Times: 7:45am—6:00pm, daily.
Departure Locations: 8th Ave. between 49th &50th Sts.,
Broadway between 47th &48th Sts., 7th Ave. &42th St.
◆Uptown Tour
Lincoln Center. Central Park.
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Museum of Natural History.
Museum of Modern Art and more.
Departure Times: 9:00—5:00pm, daily.
Departure Locations: 8th Ave. between 42th &43th Sts., 8th Ave. & 52th St.
◆Night Tour
Enjoy and photograph the magnificent Manhattan skyline.
Enjoy view of Times Square, SoHo, Little Italy, Brooklyn
Bridge and more.
Departure Times: 6:30—8:00pm, 7 days a week.
Departure Locations: Broadway between 47th &48th Sts,, 7th Ave. & 42th St.
◆Shopping Day Trip
Enjoy the excitement of finding the world’s finest designer
labels for less at Woodbury Common Premium Outlet.
Visitors enjoy a distinctive shopping experience while
saving 25% to 65% every day.
Departure Location: Pot Authority Bus Terminal.
Departure Times : 8:30am, 9:30am, 10:00am, daily.
Returning:4:10pm, 5:20pm, 6:15pm, daily.
◆Escorted Day Trips
Professional tour guides accompany throughout.
All Day Trips about 13 hours. Reservations Required.
Walk the Boston Freedom Trail
Walk the Freedom Trail, which is 2.5 miles long with 16 historic sites. Decide the length of
walk you wish to take. Visit Boston Harbor. See the downtown financial district and cross the
Charles River to visit the squares of Cambridge, Harvard & MIT universities.
Philadelphia & Amish Country
See the Liberty Bell and Constitution Square. Continue to Lancaster Country, home of the
Amish people. Learn how Amish live without modern technology, electricity, running water or
phones.
Departure Time: 7:00am.
Departure Location: 125 Park Ave. between 42th & 41th Sts.
【小题1】On which tour can you visit the United Nations?

A．Downtown Tour.	B．Shopping Day Trip.
C．Uptown Tour.	D．Night Tour.

【小题2】Which of the following is the cheapest for adults?

A．Escorted Day Trips.	B．Uptown Tour.
C．Shopping DayTrip.	D．Night Tour.

【小题3】What can you see on the Uptown Tour?

A．Different museums.	B．Skyline of Manhattan.
C．World’s top designers.	D．People living in old ways.

【小题4】What do you have to do if you want to join the Escorted Day Trips?

A．Book before the trip.	B．Start out at 9:30am.
C．Take the bus at 7th Ave.& 42nd St	D．Walk the Freedom Trail all day long.

A. Eco-tourism Creates a False Impression

B. Merits and Demerits of Eco-tourism

C. Doubts about Benefits of Eco-tourism

D. Eco-tourism Leads to Romantic Destruction

E. Eco-tourism Is Environmentally Risky

F. No Local Benefits from Eco-tourism

1._____________________________________

The trend towards eco-tourism holidays, presented as sustainable, nature-based and environmentally friendly, is now subject to considerable controversy. Governments as well as the tourism industry promote eco-tourism, resulting in an estimated world-wide annual growth of 10-15%, with its claims of economic and social sensitivity. But there are well-founded concerns that it lacks adequate scientific foundations, and is not practicable as a solution to the world’s social and environmental problems.

2._____________________________________

Many eco-tourism claims concerning its benefits are exaggerated, or owe more to labelling and marketing than genuine sustainability. Not only are such projects repeatedly planned and carried out without local approval and support, but they often threaten local cultures, economies, and natural resource bases. Critics regard eco-tourism as an “eco-façade”---a strategy concealing the mainstream tourism industry’s consumptive and exploitative practices by “greening” it.

3._____________________________________

Eco-tourism may have some advantages, but one of its most serious impacts is the expropriation(征用) of` “virgin” territories---national parks, wildlife parks and other wilderness areas---which are packaged for eco-tourists as the green option. Eco-tourism is highly consumer-centered, catering mostly to urbanised societies and the new middle-class “alternative lifestyles”. Searching for untouched places “off the beaten track” of mass tourism, travellers have already opened up many new destinations.

Mega-resorts, including luxury hotels, condominiums(公寓), shopping centres and golf course, are increasingly established in nature reserves in the name of eco-tourism. Such projects build completely artificial landscapes, tending to irretrievably(不可换回的) wipe out plant and wildlife species---even entire eco-systems.

4._____________________________________

Diverse local social and economic activities are replaced by an eco-tourism monoculture. Contrary to claims, local people do not necessarily benefit from eco-tourism. Tourism-related employment is greatly overrated: locals are usually left with low-paying service jobs such as tour guides, porters, and food and souvenir vendors. In addition, they are not assured of year-round employment: workers may be laid off during the off-season. Most money, as with conventional tourism, is made by foreign airlines, tourism operators, and developers who repatriate profit to their own economically more advanced countries.

5._____________________________________

Eco-tourism’s claim that it preserves and enhances local cultures is highly insincere. Ethnic groups are viewed as a major asset(优点) in attracting visitors; an “exotic” backdrop to natural scenery and wildlife. The simultaneous romanticism and destruction of indigenous cultures(本土文化) is one of eco- tourism’s ironies. Given a lack of success stories, and sufficient evidence of serious adverse effects, the current huge investments in eco-tourism are misplaced and irresponsible. Research, education, and information for tourists are needed, as well as the countering of eco-tourism’s demeaning of local cultures.

 

    Directions: Reading the following passage. Answer the questions accroding to the information given in the passage and the required words limit.

Xu Hui is very excited. The Senior 1 student in a middle school in Beijing will go to Japan with his parents during the Spring Festival.

“Overseas touring has always been a dream for me,” he said happily.

Nowadays, Chinese people enjoy longer holidays, such as the three “Golden Week Holidays”(the Spring Festival, May Day and National Day). They have more time to travel. Rising incomes also make travelling abroad realistic for ordinary Chinese people.

Nearly 7 million Chinese travelled overseas in 2001, according to the National Tourism Administration(国家旅游局). The most common problem travellers face is how to choose the best routes.

By the end of 2002, Chinese citizens were allowed to travel to 19 foreign countries and regions at their own expense.

The top 10 places included Hong Kong, Macao and Thailand. European countries are also becoming increasingly popular.

“More and more Chinese people have shown interest in travelling to Europe, particularly France and Finland,” said Tan Wen, a general manager of China Youth Travel Service. “Sooner or later, there will be a peak in European tours.”

Another consideration is choosing the right travel agencies and finding the best price. The China Consumers’ Association offered tips to consumers on choosing the right travel agencies to help prevent a relaxing vacation from turning into a costly disaster.

“Price should not be the single most important factor in choosing a travel agency,” said Zhang Yuanchao, CCA vice-secretary general. Consumers are advised to choose large State travel agencies with good reputations and official approval to organize overseas tour groups.

Zhang’s association dealt with more than 5, 000 complaints about travel agencies last year. And the majority of the complaints were about random changes in travel routes, bad tour guides, and forced shopping.

Travellers were warned to look carefully at their contracts with agencies and to buy travel insurance.

81. How many reasons are given in the article as to why ordinary Chinese people are traveling abroad more today? ( No more than 2 words )

82. List two factors Chinese travellers should consider while choosing a travel agency.

( No more than 3 words )

83. What seems to be the most common result of choosing a bad travel agency ?

( No more than 12 words )

84. What would be a good title for this passage ? ( No more than 6 words)