1 . When you think of Australia's overall atmosphere, what comes to mind? Sun, surf, and sand? That's right, but don't forget the snow! The lifts open at ski resorts across regional Australia from June to October, Tours are excellent option and depart from Queensland, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, or Canberra. Some tours are all- inclusive of accommodation, meals, ski hire, and lift tickets. It's a handy option for first-timers and for meeting other travelers.

Falls Creek, Victoria

Falls Creek is the largest ski resort in Victoria. Falls Creek is seven-hour drive south-west of Sydney and a four - and - a - half - hour drive northeast of Melbourne. There is a resort entry fee of AU $ 51.50 per day for all vehicles or AUS18. 50 per person on a bus.

Mount Hotham, Victoria

Mount Hotham provides challenging terrain(地形), Mount Hotham is a four-hour drive from Melbourne. The train will take yow straight from Melbourne or Sydney to the Victorian snowfield. Lift pass prices vary depending on the day you visit and how early you book.

Mount Buller, Victoria

Mount Buller is a three-hour drive from Melbourne It's easy to get to as there's a coach service that runs regularly during the winter season. Mount Buller offers a “kids stay free” deal where up to two children under the age of 15 can stay for free when accompanied by two adults. Lift passes can get as cheap as S66 when you book ahead of time.

Thredbo, NSW

There are 14 lifts and 54 runs across the resort, with many choices for beginners to advance. Thredbo has a lively village as there's almost always an event going on. You can purchase full - day or half - day lift passes, and prices range depending on the time of year. The resort is a two - hour drive from Melbourne.

1. Which is the farthest to Melbourne?

A．Falls Creek, Victoria.

B．Mount Hotham, Victoria.

C．Mount Buller, Victoria.

D．Thredbo, NSW.

2. What is the advantage for two adults with a boy aged 9 visiting Mount Buller?

A．Its atmosphere is better.

B．Lift passes get discounted.

C．Only two tickets are needed.

D．The boy's accommodation is free.

3. What can we do in Thredbo, NSW?

A．Choose different villages.

B．Go skiing in the snowfield.

C．Enjoy the event in a village.

D．Book ahead of time to get discount.

2 . As we all know, Paris is a big city, which why it's worth spending a full week there. Don't expect to be able to see everything, and the best thing to do in Paris in a day is just relax at a cafe that is what you want to do.

Day 1 - Paris food tour

Food tours are our favorite way to begin a trip in a new city because they teach you about the cooking you'll be experiencing for the rest of the week as well as give you a look at the city. Often the guide will be able to recommend restaurants for you to try during your visit. Sometimes you'll even learn about a food you didn't know.

Day 2 - Eiffel Tower and Paris sightseeing

Let's face it, the Eiffel Tower is probably number 1 on your must-see list for Paris, whether you have a week or only two days in Paris. Get there early in the morning to try to beat the crowds, and after you've had your fill of the attractive views of Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower, explore other big sights. Check out Notre Dame Cathedral, considered one of the earliest and finest examples of French Gothic architecture. It is also famous for the part it plays in the Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Day 3 - Loire Valley Castle Day Trip

Some of Europe's most beautiful castles can be found in the Loire Valley. Luckily the region is within a day trip distance from Paris. You could base yourself in one of the towns in the area. But for many people, there's an appeal in taking a day trip from Paris instead of having to pack up and move hotels.

1. What would you like to do in a day when you visit Paris?

A．See everything in Paris.	B．Relax at a coffee shop.
C．Spend a whole week.	D．Have a good time.

2. What's the task of guide in Paris on Day 1?

A．To pay a visit to Eiffel Tower.	B．To explore many other big sights.
C．To introduce some good food to visit.	D．To teach visitors to learn about the city.

3. Why are many people attracted on Day 3?

A．They are lucky to. find their favorite sights.

B．They have to pack up to be in search of hotels.

C．They see the earliest French Gothic architecture.

D．They can see beautiful castles without changing accommodation.

3 . What people say is only one aspect of good communication. Good listening skills and body language are also important for us to effectively communicate with others. Effective communication involves more than talking to a person. How things are said, words are chosen and tones are adopted are all aspects of good communication.

Body language, a common form of non-verbal communication, can support what a speaker is saying. Studies have shown that of the information that is received from other people, only 10% is from what they say and 40% is from the tone and speed of their voice. The other 50% is obtained from their body language. Reading body language is part of developing social skills.

Some professionals, such as lawyers, governmental security officers and doctors on mental problems, learn to read every type of body language of others to help in their jobs. They look for specific signs, while the average person reads some body language subconsciously（下意识地）. Body language can involve one aspect such as the eyes, or the use of different body parts. Where the body is positioned in relation to another person or at a table is another piece in communicating what the person is feeling. Troubles may arise（出现） when body language is misunderstood.

Good listening skills clear the way to a clear message while bad listening skills create barriers which can confuse or stop the message. Good listeners can use body language by nodding occasionally to show interest and understanding, make eye contact with the speaker, repeat some of the words and feelings, and summarize what they have heard. All these can avoid communication troubles.

Poor listeners rarely communicate effectively. Barriers they commonly use may include: interruptions, inappropriate humor, judgments, criticisms, and unrelated questions. People who are attempting to communicate with a person who continually throws out barriers will often stop talking and they even get angry as they feel misunderstood and frustrated. Healthy minded people are able to communicate with others effectively by avoiding these barriers. They are able to let their partners know what they want regularly and clearly.

1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A．Speakers usually pay little attention to what they said and what words and tones they use.

B．Good communication means talking to a person effectively with right tones and speed.

C．Body language and listening skills are highly involved in successful communication.

D．The manner of communication is determined by the listener rather than the speaker.

2. According to the studies, body language ________.

A．makes up 40% of the information received from communication

B．sometimes leads people to misunderstand what others have said

C．can remind the listeners of what the speakers are actually expressing

D．can only be correctly read by people with excellent social skills

3. Which of the following reactions of a listener may create difficulties in communication?

A．Making a summary of what he has heard.

B．Repeating the speaker’s words and ideas.

C．Showing his feeling to the speaker.

D．Bringing in an unrelated topic suddenly.

4. What’s the author’s purpose of writing this text?

A．To emphasize that communication involves more than talking.

B．To introduce different types of non-verbal communication.

C．To suggest ways to effectively communicate with others.

D．To discuss the different effects of good and poor listening skills.