Four Best Places to Travel for the Summer of 2019
If you're still deciding where to take your summer vacation, 2019 brings major anniversaries, new flight routes, buzzy museum openings and more. In no particular order, check out our picks for where to travel this summer:
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
The Salar de Uyuni, or Uyuni Salt Flat, is a vast expanse near the Bolivian Andes that resembles ice. The surreal landscape is actually leftover salt from ancient lakes. A large lounge dome offers a public space with tables, floor cushions and hanging lanterns. Food is provided by Gustu in La Paz, considered one of Latin America's top restaurants. Beyond simply enjoying the food and scenery, guests can hike to the crater of Tunupa Volcano, mountain bike across the Salar or visit the village of Jirira. Come nightfall, on-site telescopes take full advantage of the star-flooded sky.
Las Vegas
There's the Park Theater, where up to 5,200 people can enjoy A-list artist residencies: Lady Gaga is currently in residence until November, with Janet Jackson and Cher starting this summer. For good measure, Bruno Mars will also be performing some dates in September. Daniel Humm and Will Guidara, perhaps best known for NYC's Eleven Madison Park restaurant, are behind the NoMad Restaurant and NoMad Bar. And foodies will no doubt want to experience Roy Choi's Best Friend, the first brick-and-mortar restaurant following his hugely successful Korean BBQ truck.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia often gets overlooked for popular provinces like British Columbia and Quebec, but its quiet charms are worth exploring. Cape Breton Island takes a bit of work to reach, but it's here that you'll find challenging hiking trails, a scenic driving route minus the traffic and real-deal Celtic culture. The Halifax Jazz Festival, held in the province's capital, is considered Nova Scotia's largest music festival, and goes down from July 9-14 on the waterfront.
Grand Canyon
It's the Grand Canyon's 100th anniversary as a national park, and there are multiple ways to celebrate this notable occasion. From June 22-29, stargazers can join amateur astronomers for free at the park's North and South Rims for the Star Party. Telescopes will be on hand to find planets (Jupiter and Saturn among them), star clusters and nebulae. There will also be slide show programs with a different focus each night, from protecting dark skies to learning how planets form. Constellation talks and night sky photography workshops are among the free offerings, just allow yourself enough time since you won't be the only one with this idea.
1. Which place will you choose if you want to have a great barbeque?| A．Salar de Uyuni | B．Las Vegas | C．Nova Scotia | D．Grand Canyon |
| A．Canada | B．America | C．Britain | D．South Africa |
| A．Salar de Uyuni and Las Vegas | B．Salar de Uyuni and Grand Canyon |
| C．Las Vegas and Nova Scotia | D．Las Vegas and Grand Canyon |
相似题推荐
【推荐1】Special Hotels For Christmas
Spending Christmas at a hotel does hold a certain travel attraction. Whether you stay for a week or drop in for tea,there are some special ones for you for the holiday:
The Ritz: London
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners will be held in the Michelin-starred Ritz Res-taurant, with a live band and professional dancers. Traditional Christmas afternoon tea is available in the Palm Court during the holiday season. December room rates start at $ 800 per day for a Superior King.
Montage Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach, California
Montage Laguna Beach offers Christmas festivities on a surprising Pacific Ocean back-ground. A 35- foot tree was decorated on the Pacific Lawn, which sets the tone for a splendid California Christmas. Bread decorating workshops and holiday afternoon tea will also get guests into the spirit of the season. Rates start at $ 945 per day during Christmas week.
The Lygon Arms: Broadway, England
Drinks and good cheer will be abundant this Christmas season at The Lygon Arms. The charming hotel is hosting a three-night Christmas house party from December 24 to 27. Cock-tails and canapes, traditional afternoon tea, cream tea and a four course Christmas lunch are among the scheduled snacks, The cost for the three night party and your room is about $2,100 in total.
Four Seasons Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai, Thailand
At the Four Seasons Chiang Mai, guests can experience northern Thailand's famous culture. Located in the mountains of Chiang Mai's Mae Rim district, the resort is famous for its natural setting. The resort's Rim Thai Kitchen hosts its annual Christmas Day brunch, which includes classic holiday dishes as well as international favorites. Room rates start at $ 300 per day during Christmas week.
1. What makes The Ritz special?| A．A 35-foot tree. | B．A live band and dancers. |
| C．Classic Thai holiday dishes. | D．Abundant drinks and good cheer. |
| A．A three -night Christmas party. | B．Natural setting and famous culture. |
| C．Traditional Christmas afternoon coffee. | D．Celebrations based on the Pacific Ocean. |
| A．The Ritz. | B．Montage Laguna Beach, |
| C．The Lygon Arms. | D．Four Seasons Chiang Mai. |
【推荐2】Discover the forest with friends!
Once again we will be hosting our popular Discovery Day Camp. This youth Discovery Day Camp returns this year for ages 7 --- 10. Join in the fun of exploring nature through a variety of outdoor activities, games and skill-building challenges. This 5 day camp will help your child discover how great the outdoors are, guided by our Outdoor Education staff. They will even get to create and take home their own pieces of nature.
Activities may include: fire and shelter building, Wolf Centre visit, Sled Dog visit、team building games and exercises.
Dates: July 27 --- July 31, 2020
Duration: Day trip
Times: Daily from 9：00am to 4： 00pm
Price Details: Per package, per person.
Price: $200 per youth plus HST. Register online under our Summer Events!
Skill Level: Beginner
Includes: AU tools and equipment associated （与……有关的）with activities. Participants will pack their own personal loots and lunch for the day.
Parents — are you not sure what to do while your children are enjoying our camps? We have lots of opportunities for parents while their children are exploring the Forest — Campsites, Accommodations, Cookhouse, Trails, and more! Check out our Events page and see if there are other activities you would like to participate in!
Do you want to mix it up and see what else there is in Halliburton? Check our local Tourism Website and see what the community （社区）has to oiler!
1. When does the camp begin?| A．On July 7th. | B．On July 10th. | C．On July 27th. | D．On July 31st. |
| A．Transport by sledges. | B．Create some fun games. |
| C．Visit endangered animals. | D．Learn some survival skills. |
| A．Experienced guides. | B．Accommodation in hotels. |
| C．Choices different from children's. | D．Opportunities to explore the forest. |
【推荐3】New Orleans is home to a variety of high-rise bars. We suggest hitting the heights to try one out first-hand. Here are some of the best rooftop bars in New Orleans.
Grid
Located on the 9th floor of the NOPSI Hotel, Grid serves up the best sunsets and impressive views of the Mississippi River and city skyline. Find a table and drink ice-cold beers to the fullest. If you’re lucky enough to be staying at the hotel, you’ll have access to the pool area too. For everyone else, the bar is open from 4 p.m.
Alto
On the 11th floor of the Chic Hotel, Alto has all the ingredients for a winning rooftop bar. Sweeping views of the city? Check. Seasonally-changing cocktail menu? Of course. Pool? Got it. What’s more, the pool is open to non-hotel guests too. With live music throughout the year, Alto is a perfect spot to start and end your night.
VUE
Occupying the 14th floor of the Higgins Hotel, Vue features views of Canal Street, Vieux Square and out to the Mississipi. Masterful mixologists (调酒师) will serve you a delicious cocktail and there’s also a very good range of local and imported bottled beers. It’s one of the most stylish spots in the city, particularly popular with 20-somethings on a date.
Riviera
Another poolside offering, this time at the Royal Hotel. Floating seven floors above the busy streets below, it offers grand views over the Mississippi River and the historic French Quarter. The pool is sadly for guests only, but it does make a great backdrop for your rooftop drinks. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you could head straight for something called Jumbo Sandwich instead.
1. What do the bars have in common?| A．They are next to a swimming pool. | B．They are on the top floor of a hotel. |
| C．They have a view of the Mississippi. | D．They provide all-day service to guests. |
| A．VUE. | B．Alto. | C．Grid. | D．Riviera. |
| A．Best sunrises in Grid. | B．Live music in VUE. |
| C．Imported beers in Alto. | D．Sweet bites in Riviera. |
【推荐1】Mt. Everest is no longer an inaccessible giant. More than 4,000 people have stood on the world’s highest peak since 1953. Last year alone, more than 650 people made it to the top.
But as the crowds have grown, so too has the list of stories coming from the mountain: long lines over train, and conflict over the value of Sherpas.
For people who want a more drama-free climbing experience, the globe is filled with other peaks worth tackling.
There are literally 13 other mountains over 8,000 meters and some get virtually no attention. They are very challenging mountains that would be an equal feather in someone’s hat to climb with many routes still to be discovered, unlike Everest. Mountains taller than 8,000 meters (more than 26,000 feet) are rare and exceptionally challenging to climb, purely for the lack of oxygen at such height. Above 8,000 m, it becomes so difficult to breathers that climbers call it the “death zone.”
The Himalayas contain all 14 of the world’s 8,000 meter-plus peaks, which are among Nepal, China, India and Pakistan. Among those, Everest is not only the tallest. It’s also accessible by hiking for about a week and a half after flying into Lukla.
From there, the mountain is loaded with equipment, including a cell phone tower and Sherpas who fix ropes for Western climbers. That makes the climb far less technical than it otherwise would be.
Why Do People Keep Climbing Mt. Everest? “It’s certainly not the easiest climb because of the height,” said Alan Amette, a mountaineer and Everest blogger in Fort Collins, Colo. “I hate the word ‘easy’ for any 8,000-meter mountain. A better word is achievable. Everest is achievable.”
One emerging alternative to Everest is K2, the world’s second tallest mountain — at 8,611 m (28,251 feet) to Everest’s 8,848 m (29,029 feet). But for every four or so people who have summited K2, one person has died trying, Amette said, for a total of 300 successful climbs and 81 deaths.
On Everest, by comparison, the ratio of successes to deaths is about 24 to one with more than 6,000 summits and about 250 deaths. K2 is a “loose” mountain with lots of rock fall and avalanche (雪崩) activity, Amette said. Its main route also goes up the east side, making climbers get affected by incoming storms.
1. The term “Death Zone” is used to describe an area ________.| A．that is 8,000 meters high with the shortage of oxygen |
| B．where there is the highest rate of death in mountain-climbing |
| C．where climbers are unable to breathe |
| D．where breathers are very likely to die due to the height |
| A．They cover as many as four countries. |
| B．They contain ten peaks over 8,000 meters. |
| C．Everest is its tallest and easiest peak to climb. |
| D．Everest is its peak with good technical support. |
| A．more people died in mountain-climbing |
| B．more natural disasters occur due to its loose quality |
| C．there are more snow storms happening on average |
| D．storms are more unpredictable at the peak |
| A．Introduction to the exciting mountain climbing. |
| B．The awesome challenges of the tallest mountains. |
| C．Climbing the most challenging mountains in the world. |
| D．How to overcome difficulties as those brave mountaineers. |
【推荐2】The best things to do in London
Discover the city with our list of the best things to do and see in London, for visitors and locals alike. From free days out to unmissable restaurants, this is your ultimate London checklist for 2021.
Admire the views from The Shard
What is it? Standing 309.6 metres (1,016 feet) high, it is London’s one and only 95-storey skyscraper, and the tallest building in Western Europe.
Why go? The Shard has established itself as a timeless London landmark despite being barely a handful of years old. As well as redefining the city skyline, it’s an ideal place from which to get a look at London in all its glory.
Hunt for antiques at Portobello Road Market
What is it? The world’s largest antiques market, on a picturesque shopping street in Notting Hill—now traffic-free for socially distanced browsing.
Why go? Although home to fruit and veg stalls too, Portobello Market is best known for the antiques and bric-à-brac stalls featuring at the Chepstow Villas end of the road. Don’t be fooled by the fold-out tables—this isn’t cheap tat and there are some serious treasures here. For more secondhand goodies, head further up the road, beyond the Westway.
Eat your way around Borough Market
What is it? Dating back to the thirteenth century, London’s oldest food market is a cornucopia of gourmet goodies.
Why go? It used to highlight British produce but nowadays you’ll find global traders and street-food vendors: enjoy French confit-duck sandwiches, Ethiopian stews and scotch eggs(elevated, of course).
Visit Hogwarts at the Harry Potter Studio Tour
What is it? There are a whole lot of Harry Potter locations in and around London, but the Warner Bros Studio Tour in Watford is the most magical.
Why go? The capital is heaving with Harry Potter hotspots. Locations like Diagon Alley were set here and scenes from the world-famous movie franchise were filmed here. There’re walking tours and photo opportunities at the actual Platform 93/4 in King’s Cross. But you can’t beat the Warner Bros Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter, just outside of the capital, to get up close with incredible props and sets from all eight of the HP films.
1. What do we know about the Shard?| A．It is currently the tallest structure in Europe. |
| B．It is a 95-storey office block in the sky. |
| C．It allows visitors to get amazing views of London. |
| D．It has a long history as one of London’s landmarks. |
| A．The Shard. | B．Borough Market. |
| C．Diagon Alley. | D．Portobello Road Market. |
| A．Bringing people closer to Harry Potter. | B．Walking on a picturesque street. |
| C．Taking photos at the actual Platform 93/4. | D．Gathering the majority of magicians. |
【推荐3】Four Famous Train Rides Around the World
Take a step back in time and enjoy train travels which might be your once-in-a-lifetime journeys.
The Rocky Mountaineer
This Canadian trip has earned a lot of praise in the luxury train travel world.The most well-known are the breathtaking panoramic(全景的)views from your seat thanks to the glass-domed(玻璃穹顶的)coach that brings the outside in along with good meals. There are four routes to take. A favorite is the Coastal Passage, which provides special Pacific Ocean views.
Price: $680 per person
The Belmond Andean Explorer
Called as South America's first luxury sleeper train, Peru's Belmond Andean Explorer deserves a spot on your wish list. The train will bring you quite a different feeling while it drives on one of the world's highest rail lines.Each carriage has its own bathroom, shower, and built-in oxygen tanks and masks for fear that the altitude will get to you.
Price: $600 per person
Seven Stars in Kyushu
Considered one of Japan's most luxurious trains, this service features a mere seven carriages and 14 suites(套房).The significance of the train's name, Seven Stars, is a representation of the seven most important aspects of a visit to Kyushu:hot springs,nature,power spots,history and culture,food,the friendliness of its people, and its train system. Choose from a one-night trip or a four-day journey.
Price: $1,600 per person
The Presidential Train
Portugal's Presidential Train dates back to 1890, when it operated as the Royal Train for King Dom Luis I. Now, it offers luxurious journeys through the Douro Valley. The journey is a gastronomical(美食 学的)event for enthusiasts of food. Each weekend, a different Michelin-starred chef is brought on to please your appetite.
Price: $1,100 per person
1. What can travelers do if they choose the Rocky Mountaineer?| A．Enjoy a 360-degree view of scenery. |
| B．Go hiking in the Rocky Mountains. |
| C．Prepare meals by themselves. |
| D．Play on the beach. |
| A．The Rocky Mountaineer. | B．The Belmond Andean Explorer. |
| C．Seven Stars in Kyushu. | D．The Presidential Train. |
| A．Food lovers. |
| B．History enthusiasts. |
| C．People who have a tight budget. |
| D．People who are fond of royal life stories. |
【推荐1】If you are looking for modern fairy tale, check out some of these stories written to appeal to today’s teen girls.
Entwined Based on the fairy tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses, readers will be swept away into this fantasy world of dance, love, mystery and curses (魔咒) created by author Heather Dixon. Readers will enjoy the detailed dance scenes and be pleasantly surprised to learn the double meaning of the word entwine. Recommended for ages 12-16. | Beauty This classic retelling of Beauty and the Beast by award winning author Robin McKinley is a more detailed version of the original story about a girl who is known more for her intelligence than her beauty. Following the traditional tale, Beauty and her sisters must move to the country when their father encounters financial ruin. Her relationship with the Beast is a slow unfolding of friendship that turns to love. Recommended for ages 12-15. |
Tiger’s Curse For 300 years he’s been cursed to live as n Tiger, but when she wishes for his freedom, the curse begins to break. Full of romance and adventure, this sweet retelling of Beauty and the Beast is the first book in the Tiger’s Curse series by Colleen Houck. Recommended for ages 12-18. | Snow Although her mother died when she was a baby, Lady Jessica enjoyed a peaceful and fun childhood until her father decides to remarry a woman who is jealous of Jessica’s beauty. To escape her evil stepmother, Jessica runs away to London where she meets a band of outcasts (被驱逐者) and changes her name to Snow. Tracy Lynn’s retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is one of several books in the popular Once Upon a Time fairy tale series. Recommended for ages 12-14 |
| A．Entwined. | B．Tiger's Curse. |
| C．Beauty. | D．Snow. |
| A．Heather Dixon. | B．Robin McKinley. |
| C．Colleen hock. | D．trace Lynn. |
| A．They are full of romance and adventure. | B．They are recommended for same ages. |
| C．They are one in a series of books. | D．Their main characters are cursed. |
【推荐2】A Guide to the PMU
Food
Open from 6:30 am to 9 pm, the PMU cafeteria serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.
If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.
Relaxation
The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying , cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.
Health
Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 pm.
Academic Support
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.
Transportation
The PMU Express is a shuttle service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping center, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8 am and 3 pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.
1. What does the Guide tell us about the PMU cafeteria?| A．It’s open to the public for 10 hours a day. |
| B．It’s used for entertainment only. |
| C．It’s located in the McMillan Hall. |
| D．It’s possessed of many uses. |
| A．at 9 am on Saturday | B．at 11 am on Friday |
| C．at 9 pm on Sunday | D．at 11 pm on Monday |
| A．Fill a sign-up form. | B．Apply on the Internet. |
| C．Call the Center. | D．Write a recommendation letter. |
Daily free e-books are the main feature on this site, and there are some fantastic titles to choose from, including a large number of children's books and young adult novels. The format is unique to Kindle though,so unless you have a conversion(转换)program, you might be out of luck if you're using a different e-reader.
Ereader Love
The majority of books on this site are in the science fiction and romance styles, but there are some jewels to be found in the other sections as well. Young adult readers may find some unique stories to dive into, and there are a few hundred mystery and horror novels to read through too.
Project Gutenberg
This site deals only with older books such as classic novels and reference materials, and are free in the United States because their copyright has been out of date.Gutenberg has over 42, 000 free e-books available, so any book lovers will have plenty of materials to refer to.
Scribd. com
A great site for self-published authors, Scribd gives people the opportunity to upload their own work, and download books by other authors. There's a small catch: not all the books are free.You can read free short pieces of some novels and then purchase with a little money, but there are many impressive titles available for no charge whatsoever.
1. What can we learn from the passage?| A．E-books on EReader IQ are free of charge. |
| B．Up-to-date novels can be found in Project Gutenberg. |
| C．Scribd. com is for famous writers to upload their work. |
| D．Mystery and horror novels are in the majority on Ereader Love. |
| A．EReader IQ |
| B．Ereader Love |
| C．Project Gutenberg |
| D．Scribd.com |
| A．To stress the importance of e-reading. |
| B．To compare the advantages of e-book websites. |
| C．To introduce searching techniques for e-reading. |
| D．To recommend some online resources of e-books. |
【推荐1】The National Gallery
Description:
The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London. It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from 13th-century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.
Layout:
The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th-to15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.
The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titan and Veronese.
The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velazquez, Claude and Vermeer.
The East Wing houses 18th-to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.
Opening Hours:
The Gallery is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm (Fridays 10 am to 9 pm) and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.
Getting There:
Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2-minute walk), Leicester Square (3-minute walk), Embankment (7-minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8-minute walk).
1. In which century’s collection can you see religious paintings?| A．The 20th | B．The 17th |
| C．The 18th | D．The 13th |
| A．In the East Wing. | B．In the main West Wing. |
| C．In the Sainsbury Wing. | D．In the North Wing. |
| A．Charing Cross. | B．Leicester Square. |
| C．Embankment. | D．Piccadilly Circus. |
【推荐2】At the age of seven, while his friends were spending pocket money on things like candy and toys, Jose Adolfo was busy saving money for more essential purchases. To try to get his peers to do the same, the youngster from Arequipa, Peru came up with the innovative idea of an eco-bank, which allows kids of all ages to gain economic independence— while also helping the environment.
Established in 2012, the Bartselana Student Bank is the world’s first bank for kids. To open an account, kids have to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste (paper or plastic) and establish a savings goal. Once accepted, all bank “partners” are required to deposit(存储) at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and meet other requirements, such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops.
The waste collected is sold to local recycling companies, who, thanks to Jose, pay a higher-than-market rate for everything brought in by Bartselana Student Bank members. The funds received are placed in the individual’s account until his/her savings goal is reached. The account holder can then withdraw his/her money, or choose to leave it and continue to grow for a bigger target.
“At the beginning, my teachers thought I was crazy,” Jose recalls. “They did not understand that we are not the future of the country but its present. Luckily. I had the support of the school principal.”
By 2013, the bank had over 200 members who brought in one ton of recyclable waste. Today, the eco-bank, which now has the support of several local institutions, has ten educational centers. They are designed to teach the over 3,000 members both finance and environmental management. On December 6, 2018, in response to the growing demand, Bartselana Student Bank began accepting applications from kids all across Peru.
As the teenager says, “Together we can change the world. We just need an opportunity.”
1. What is the purpose of the eco-bank?| A．To involve kids in the management of the local recycling companies. |
| B．To help kids get pocket money to spend on things like candy and toys. |
| C．To show kids how important it is to learn environmental management. |
| D．To get kids to help the environment and be economically independent. |
| A．Attending financial education workshops. | B．Bringing in 5 kilos of waste. |
| C．Saving one kilo of solid waste weekly. | D．Establishing a savings goal. |
| A．Kids are more responsible when growing up. |
| B．The future of the country relies mainly on kids. |
| C．Kids can contribute to the society though young. |
| D．The present is a vital period for kid development. |
| A．Generous. | B．Crazy. | C．Flexible. | D．Influential. |
【推荐3】A hybrid electric vehicle (混合动力车) or HEV is a vehicle driven by the combination of petrol engine and electric motor. Terrence has been driving a HEV for five years. He really doesn’t understand why more people aren’t accepting them. “I probably spend about $ 7 a day on petrol,” the taxi driver told news. com. au. In his previous conventional vehicle Terrence said he was spending up to $ 30 a day on petrol, meaning he saves almost $ 6000 every year.
The Toyota spokesman said this was quite a high saving and official tests estimate (估计) an average driver would only save about 33 percent off their current bill. This means a driver paying $ 30 a day on petrol would see their bill drop to about $ 20 using the hybrid. “A taxi driver that drives in built-up areas and spends little time on highways will notice a higher fuel saving,” he said. “Low speeds allow the electric motors to be used more and the petrol engine used less.”
While some people are skeptical about how reliable hybrids are, Terrence said he had never run out of power. His Camry cost about $ 34,000 and so after five years, it’s nearly paid for itself. “For cab drivers, it’s a real advantage because of the cost-effectiveness,” he said. Terrence has no complaints about the car. “I love it, the calm and quietness of it, the simplicity of it—you just jump in and go. The maintenance（保养）is really low. But the only difficulty is finding someone to service the car as there are not many experienced mechanics（机修工）.”
Terrence said it’s “extraordinary” that more drivers aren’t buying more hybrid electric vehicles and that governments are not encouraging this more. “I think people have a view that you have to plug it in, which is not true. A lack of information about the cars may be stopping people from taking the plunge. It’s not promoted at all for the public to understand—it’s simplifying the actual owning of a car—you don’t have to do so many things to own it and run it, it’s just so much simpler. Why wouldn’t the government promote such a thing?”
1. How much does an average driver save each day by driving a hybrid, according to the Toyota spokesman?| A．$ 30 | B．$ 20 |
| C．$ 10 | D．$ 7 |
| A．speed | B．power |
| C．price | D．service |
| A．understandable | B．wonderful |
| C．doubtful | D．unbelievable |
| A．The difficulty in servicing the car. |
| B．The restriction of the government. |
| C．The lack of information about HEV. |
| D．The inconvenience with charging the car. |
