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TheBestofAlaska
主题语境:人与自然 语篇类型:应用文
Nothing evokes (唤起) Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river.Combine these images with high mountains,brilliant 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:
Juneau: Juneau,the state capital,is rich in culture and scenic beauty.It is here that we start and end our trip.
Haines: Haines is a small community located along the fiords (海湾).The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier centre for adventure in Alaska.
Alaska Indian Arts: Alaska Indian Arts is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes.We spend a few hours learning carving,native beading (串珠饰) and culture from these master artists.
Skagway: Skagway is famous for its role in the Klondike Gold stampede over 100 years ago.Today,it is a historic yet lively town,which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colourful shops.In Skagway,we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor’s Centre and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.
Gustavus: Gustavus is the gateway to the Glacier Bay National Park.We’ll stay at a comfortable lodge (旅馆) here for two nights.This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise (乘船游览) in Glacier Bay.
Dates/Prices:
May 16,June 20,July 18,and August 15.
7 days—$3,500,including lodging,all meals,excursions,guides,park fees,sales taxes,and transportation between Juneau,Skagway,Haines,and Gustavus.Not included: alcohol,personal items,airfare to and from Juneau.
Contact:
Telephone: 800-766-3396
Address: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School,P.O.Box 1081,Haines AK 99827.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。该广告主要介绍了阿拉斯加州的自然景观及其历史文化。
21.You can feel the history of the local place at .
A.Juneau
B.Haines
C.Skagway
D.Gustavus
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据Highlights中对Skagway的介绍可知,斯卡格威是一个历史悠久、充满活力的小镇,仍然映射出早期的淘金热潮,这里还有丰富多彩的商店,因此选C项。
22.Which of the following requires participants to pay additional fees (费用)?
A.Flying from Juneau to his hometown.
B.A full day cruise in Glacier Bay.
C.Having the last supper at Juneau.
D.Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据日期、价格介绍中最后一句“Notincluded:alcohol,personalitems,airfaretoandfromJuneau.”可知,旅游费用不包含从Juneau往返各地的机票钱,所以选A项。
23.According to the advertisement,the tourists of the excursion .
A.will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts
B.can get lots of traditional native artworks free of charge
C.are able to experience some adventurous activities in Haines
D.can contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by e-mail or fax
答案C
解析推理判断题。根据Highlights中对Haines的介绍可知,这里的自然美景和广阔的荒野使海恩斯成为阿拉斯加首屈一指的探险中心,所以选C项。
