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If you're not one of the record 1. 9 million British holiday makers who went on a cruise (海上航游) last year, isn't it high time you walked up the gangway?
We've rounded up all of the best packages you need to know about, as well as picking out some of our top favourite late deals.
US Transatlantic From £629 per-person: Sail 13 nights with stops including Boston, New York. Price is on a full-board basis and includes accommodation as well as on board entertainment and activities. Based on an interior cabin(船舱) but upgrade to Ocean View for an extra £ 177per-person.
Cuba from £400 per-person: Sail five nights on board Majesty of the Seas with stops in Havana» Cuba and Mexico. Price is on a full-board basis and includes accommodation as well as onboard entertainment and activities.
Portugal, Spain and Italy from £479 per-person：Sail seven nights with stops including Madeira, and Malaga on a full-board basis. Price includes meals, afternoon tea, late-night snacks, luxury en-suite accommodation, all onboard activities and entertainment.
European cities from £579 per-person: Sail on board MSC Meraviglia from Barcelona to visit Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia, Palermo and Valetta, and make the most of MSC's all-inclusive drinks package including coffees, cocktails, wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks for over 18s. Price is on a cruise only basis with two people sharing a cabin.
While there are plenty of great late deals available to customers, the cruise industry often has some of its best deals months in advance. Going forward, cruise lines are looking to change the way the booking system works so the prices go up closer to the departure.
1. Who is the passage written for?
A. sailor. B. A holiday designer.
C. An advertiser. D. A potential tourist.
2. How much should a couple pay for US Transatlantic Ocean View cabin?
A. £1612. B. £1258.
C. £806. D. £629.
3. Whose price doesn't include entertainment?
A. Cuba. B. Portugal, Spain and Italy.
C. European cities. D. US Transatlantic.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四项游轮旅行活动的情况，包括价格、包含服务等信息。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段If you're not one of the record 1.9 million British holiday makers who went on a cruise last year, isn't it high time you walked up the gangway?可知如果你不是去年190万英国度假者中的一员，那你是不是该踏上人生旅途了？由此可推知，这篇文章是潜在的游客写的。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中US Transatlantic From £629 per-person(美国横渡大西洋起价629英镑/人)以及Based on an interior cabin but upgrade to Ocean View for an extra £ 177 per-person.可知以室内小屋为基础，但要升级到海景舱，每人需额外支付177英镑。由此可知，一对夫妇应该为美国的跨大西洋海景舱付629+629+177+177=£1612。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中Price is on a cruise only basis with two people sharing a cabin.可知价格仅限于两人同住一个船舱的邮轮。分析其他活动详情可知，European cities不包括娱乐。故选C。
