1 . Many things come to mind when I think of a great vacation. Impressive scenery and delicious food are certainly on my list. Those two features can’t always be found in the same location. However, amazing views and great food are both on the menu at the following three restaurants.
The Rock. ZanzibarOn an enormous stone off the coast of the East African island of Zanzibar sits The Rock. The freshest seafood, much of it straight from the surrounding ocean, is always available here. Fresh lobster, prawns, octopus salad and calamari are just a few of the appetizing dining options. At low tide, customers can walk out to The Rock. As the water rises, though, customers must take a short boat ride to it. Once they arrive, they’re greeted by friendly staff and 360-degree views of beautiful blue-green water. The Rock, sometimes called the “floating restaurant,” is available for weddings and other small group events.
The Labasin Waterfalls Restaurant, PhilippinesStunning waterfalls sometimes have restaurants at the top. But the Labasin Waterfalls, in San Pablo City, Philippines, are different. A restaurant sits at the bottom of these falls. Guests dine on authentic Filipino meals at bamboo tables that stand right in the water. They cool their feet in the water that flows under their tables. The surrounding jungle makes a perfect background for this one-of-a-kind dining experience.
The Grotto, ThailandThe Grotto Restaurant on Thailand’s Phra Nang Beach offers delicious food and an incredible dining experience. The restaurant is partly positioned inside a cave and partly on the beach. Guests seated toward the front look out at Happy Island in the lovely Andaman Sea. Those seated at the back enjoy an authentic cave-dining experience. Comfortable tables are arranged inside the cave. International food with a Thai influence is featured.
For your next travel-and-dining adventure, why not make a reservation at one of these unique restaurants?
1. What do we know about The Rock?| A．It is located on an enormous ship. |
| B．It is suitable for holding a wedding celebration. |
| C．Customers can walk out to the restaurant all the time. |
| D．The tables stand right in the beautiful blue-green water. |
| A．Customers can enjoy the beautiful views of the sea. |
| B．Short boat rides are needed to get to these restaurants. |
| C．They offer the freshest seafood from the surrounding ocean. |
| D．They integrate delicious food with incredible dining experiences. |
| A．To call on readers to visit the unique restaurants. |
| B．To present available restaurants for readers to work in. |
| C．To introduce the delicious food offered in the restaurants. |
| D．To remind people to take a break from the busy schedules. |
1. What is important to wear when riding?
| A．Warm clothes. | B．Loose jeans. |
| C．Hiking boots. | D．Cowboy boots. |
| A．horseback riding | B．fly fishing |
| C．cattle work | D．mountain biking |
| A．In a novel . | B．In a science magazine. |
| C．In a travelling guide. | D．In a history textbook. |
1. How was the weather for most of the woman’s holiday?
| A．Wet. | B．Windy. | C．Sunny. |
| A．In a tent. | B．At a hotel. | C．In a guest house. |
4 . 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
1. What did the woman do last Christmas?| A．Stay in New York City. |
| B．Go to Southeast Asia. |
| C．Travel to Miami. |
| A．Thailand. | B．Singapore. | C．Miami. |
5 . One man who sold tickets on the train from 1959 to 1965 Clive Codrington, pointed out that the tracks which passed through Knolly’s Tunnel and the area of Tabaquite were not originally intended for passenger trains. “They were really used for the transport of cocoa and coffee,” he said.
Construction on Knolly’s Tunnel began in 1896, and it was opened on August 13th, 1898 by the man it was named after—Sir Clement C. Knolly, Acting Governor of Trinidad. It linked Rio Claro with Port of Spain. Its architecture is still admired and studied today, and many are amazed that Knolly’s Tunnel has stood up to the earth’s movement over so many years. Much research is being done on the tunnel. At the top of Knolly’s Tunnel are cottages covered with leaves, where visitors can sit and enjoy the beauty of nature. Standing at the beginning of Knolly’s Tunnel, you can see nothing but the tiny light at the end. The train tracks have been removed and replaced with small stones. Visitors can drive through the tunnel or walk through, but should do so in groups for safety. In the old days, there were no lights, but now there are street lights on the way to the tunnel, though not inside.
On your way in, you may notice some manholes on the walls of the tunnel. These were there for individuals to step into for safety as the train passed. Knolly’s Tunnel can be accessed through Tabaquite and through Mitchell Gap. The road was recently improved, but is better when you enter from Tabaquite, and there are signs on the road directing you to Knolly’s Tunnel.
On the drive to Knolly’s Tunnel there are two other cottages where visitors can sit and just enjoy nature. At the site itself, there is nothing to purchase to eat or drink, but in Tabaquite there are several bars, a restaurant, and food outlets. A gas station and a health centre are also close by. For those who admire architecture, Knolly’s Tunnel is a must-see when visiting Trinidad. For the nature lovers, there is no better place for them to be and for the historians, they can walk or drive through Knolly’s Tunnel knowing that many of our ancestors toiled on its structure. So when you visit Trinidad, don’t forget to take a look at Knolly’s Tunnel! 396
1. Knolly’s Tunnel is special in _______.| A．its environment | B．its function |
| C．its location | D．its architecture |
| A．drive through it |
| B．buy your meals in it |
| C．take a train tour through it |
| D．walk along the track through it |
| A．Trinidad | B．Tabaquite |
| C．Mitchell Gap | D．Knolly’s Tunnel |
| A．To suggest a visit to Knolly’s Tunnel. |
| B．To tell the history of Knolly’s Tunnel. |
| C．To evaluate the value of Knolly’s Tunnel. |
| D．To witness the change of Knolly’s Tunnel. |
| A．He went sailing. | B．He watched TV. | C．He visited a castle. |
My family had dreamed of a trip to London for a long time. Luckily it was possible for us to realize our dream because all of us were free on the weekend.
We planned to drive into Cambridge and caught the 7: 34 train to Liverpool Street Station.Then my wife and I would separate from Joan, my wife’s sister, to do different things and finally meet again for lunch. And after lunch, we would go to the concert.
But we were late because of a thick London fog. The train had to move along so slowly that it was not until 10:30 that it got there. In spite of our late arrival, Joan decided that she would go to see the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London while we went shopping. It was only after her sister had disappeared into the fog that my wife realized that we hadn’t decided where we should meet for lunch. Since I had our three tickets for the concert in my pocket, this was indeed a problem. We didn’t have any mobile phones at that time. There seemed to be nothing we could do except taking a taxi to the Tower of London, and try to find her there. Needless to say, we didn’t find her.
It was now one o'clock, and the concert began at 2: 30. “Perhaps she will think of waiting outside the concert hall,” said my wife hopefully. By this time the fog was so thick that road traffic had to stop, and the only way to get there was by subway. Hand in hand we felt our way along the road to where we thought the nearest station should be. An hour later we were still trying to find it.Just when I was about to become angry, we met a blind man tapping his way confidently through the fog. With his help we found the subway station which was just fifty meters down the road.
By now it was far too late to get to the concert hall before the performance began at 2: 30, so we decided to return to Cambridge. It took seven hours instead of the usual two to make that journey. Nor were we able to get any food and drink on the train. We were tired and hungry.
We finally reached home at ten. Opening the door we were amazed to find Joan at home; she had seen the Crown Jewels, had managed to get another ticket for concert, and had had a wonderful dinner at a restaurant. Of course, she managed to get home, too. Oh my god!
1. What did the writer plan to do after lunch that day?
| A．Go to the concert. | B．Return to Cambridge. |
| C．Go shopping. | D．See the Crown Jewels. |
| A．they were late for the concert |
| B．Joan didn’t want to go to the concert |
| C．there was a thick fog |
| D．they planned to do different things until lunch time |
| A．A taxi driver. | B．A blind man. |
| C．His wife. | D．Joan. |
| A．quite interested | B．rather disappointed |
| C．tired and hungry | D．very enjoyable |
