高中英语阅读理解分类训练之旅游与交通类含详解.docx

1、高中英语阅读理解分类训练之旅游与交通类含详解 高中英语阅读理解分类训练之旅游与交通类（含详解） 1 Planning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs. AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brigh

2、ton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost 169.15 at Booking. com. A week later, the same room cost 118.15. If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoidor youre looking for a big event to pass your timecheck out sites such as Whatsonwhen. com, which allow you to

3、 search for events in the UK by city, date and category. STAY AWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday. Dont be too choosy about th

4、e part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodges Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was 95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was 75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just 62.95. LOOK AFTER YOURSELF

5、Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A

6、great example is the historic ONeill Flat on Edinburghs Royal Mile, available for 420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults. GET ON A BIKE Londons “Boris bikes” have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programmes that let you rent a bicycle and explo

7、re at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs. Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle (casual members pay around 1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or 5 per day).1.The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show b

8、ig events may _.A.help travelers pass timeB.attract lots of travelers to the UKC.allow travelers to make flexible plansD.cause travelers to pay more for accommodation2.“Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably _.A.a hotel away from the train stationB.the tube line to Covent GardenC.an ideal holid

9、ay destinationD.the name of a travel agency3.The passage shows that the ONeill Flat _.A.lies on the ground floorB.is located in central LondonC.provides cooking facilities for touristsD.costs over 100 on average per day in late September4.Cardiffs program allows a free bike for a maximum period of _

10、.A.half an hourB.one hourC.one hour and a halfD.two hours5.The main purpose of the passage is _.A.to tell visitors how to book in advanceB.to supply visitors with hotel informationC.to show visitors the importance of self-helpD.to offer visitors some money-saving tips2.Lille, France This charming Eu

11、ropean town is just one hour from Paris and the most exciting art destination of the moment. The spring weather here is delightful, ideal for strolling around on the cobblestoned streets. The city government has poured money into public art projects such as Lille 3000, a group of indoor and outdoor

12、art exhibitions, as well as a wonderful modern art museum.Shanghai, China The Chinese city continues to grow rapidly, with popular restaurants and bars, world-class shopping, and five-star hotels. The weather is incredibly pleasant in Maythe spring rains have passed, but the summer humidity is aroun

13、d the corner. And come here before the crowds decrease in June for the opening of the Shanghai Disney Resort, which is sure to be popular for families during the summer break.Malta The small European island gained some major screen time recently owing to the setting for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolies

14、 By the Sea( the movie was shot in Malta and its sister island, Gozo). Stay at the Corinthia Palace, a fantastic home base for touring the medieval town, beaches, ancient temples, and Maltese vineyards. The tourists really begin to decrease in June, so beat the crowds in May to get the beaches to yo

15、urself.Canggu, Bali Balis beaches attract all types of sun worshippers, but surfers know to head to Canggu, a town on the islands southwestern coast. Lately, its become a destination for more than its breaks, with the opening of vegetarian-focused restaurants, Australian-style cafes, and fantastic h

16、otels like the Fri Bali Echo Beach. In May, Deus, a mixed-use space that includes a restaurant, music venue, and art gallery, hosts a major surf competition, bringing together professionals and amateurs for a fun-filled weekend.1.If you want to have fun with your family in Disney Resort, you had bet

17、ter travel to_.A.Shanghai, ChinaB.MaltaC.Lille, FranceD.Canggu, Bali2.From the passage we can know that_.A.Lille is the most exciting art destination with the weather delightful all the year aroundB.The summer humiditys arrival makes Shanghais weather in May incredibly pleasantC.More tourists go to

18、the beaches in Malta to enjoy themselves in JuneD.Canggu is a good destination for surfers to live a happy weekend3.Which column of a paper can we possibly read this passage in?A.Sports Column.B.News Column.C.Travel Column.D.Business Column.3.The best bikes for the beginners When it comes to purchas

19、ing your first bike, the choice is endless,making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the best buys on the market right now. Boardman CX Comp This is a cross-country bike, and its so versatile(多用途的) that you can handle any terrain(地势) on it, making it a great choice for those wanting to try va

20、rious cycling subjects. If you leave on the thick tires it conics with,it can ride on various paths and can even handle some less demanding mountain bike routes. Alternatively, put on thin, slick tires and treat it as a road bike. It has basket and comes with Shimano Sora gears,which are outstanding

21、 for its price. 650. Halfords. Planet X RT-58 v2 Planet X is based in Yorkshire,which means youd probably have to buy this bike without seeing it. But worth it,because this is an excellent machine at a lower price. Planet X is a highly rated manufacture and this model comes with Shimano Sora gears.

22、439. Planet X Specialized Allez ES Specialized is one of the biggest and most popular brands in cycling, and this is its hugely popular primary road bike. It comes with solid components from front to back and youll look great out on the road. 575. Evans Cycles Boardman Road Team Carbon If you can pu

23、sh your budget further still,this bike is worth the extra investment. The frame is made entirely from carbon, which is lighter, faster and more comfortable than the composition metal models above and gives you an all-round more enjoyable ride. It also means that if you get really serious about cycli

24、ng, you dont have to upgrade as quickly as you would with a cheaper bike. 800, Halfords1.Compared with other bikes, what is the strength of the Boardman CX Comp?A.Its outstanding price.B.Its Shimano Sora gears.C.Dealing with any terrain.D.Putting on very firm tires.2.Which is suitable for you if you

25、 want to buy at an economical price but with Shimano Sora gears?A.Planet X RT-58 v2.B.Specialized Allez ES.C.Boardman CX Comp.D.Boardman Road Team Carbon.3.What can we know about the bikes mentioned in the text?A.The second has sold out so fast.B.You should be careful when riding the third.C.The fou

26、rth is very expensive but with special material.D.You can only ride the first on the mountainous road.4.In which column does the text probably appear in the newspaper?A.Travel and culture.B.Fashion and lifestyle.C.Health and medicine.D.Production and marketing.4 Travelling by car in Switzerland is v

27、ery easy, as villages and towns are very well marked and accessible. All green road signs indicate a highway or autobahn, blue signs are secondary roads and white signs back roads.*Limitation The speed limit is 120 km/h (74 mph) on the autobahn, 80 km/h (50 mph) on secondary roads outside of towns a

28、nd 50 km/h (30 mph) in towns if not indicated differently. Roadside automatic radar-triggered cameras help enforce these limits. Police are empowered to collect fines on the spot. The minimum age of a driver is 18 years. Seat belts are compulsory for front and rear-seat passengers. The legal blood a

29、lcohol limit is 0.08 .*Getting through For travelers with motor-homes, its good that even large motor-homes can travel through the mountain passes. The roads are well maintained and large enough even for trucks. Remember, Switzerland is a very small Country (ca. 250x400 km) and you can easily drive

30、from one end to another in 3 - 5 hours if you stick to the highways. If you plan to travel to Switzerland by car, take your time, you can plan to see lots of places in a short amount of time. Plan to drive for divings sake, and try to minimally constrain yourself with time-related issues. The mounta

31、in resort towns of Braunwald, Murren, Wengen and Zermatt cannot be reached directly by private motor vehicle. Park at the railway or sky tram station and complete the journey via public transport. Trams always have priority. Buses have priority when leaving a bus stop. Traffic going up a mountain ha

32、s priority. Some mountain roads require one-way traffic during certain hours only; these hours will be posted at either end of such roads.*Fuel Fuel stations along expressways are usually open from 6:00 a.m. to 10pm or midnight. Outside of open hours fuel is commonly available from automatic pumps that