1 . Cottesloe Beach of Perth
With more than a kilometre (0.6 miles) of pure white sand, Cottesloe Beach is one of Perth's most popular spots for swimming and surfing.Generations of West Australians have spent summer days diving into the ocean. People also like to watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean while enjoying a glass of wine, a cold beer or a relaxed dinner.In March the annual Sculpture(雕塑) by the Sea outdoor exhibition turns the beach into an outdoor art gallery.
What to see
The main Cottesloe Beach is the greatest place on the whole beach for walking.Peters Pool at North Cottesloe Beach is a great snorkelling(潜水) spot and it’s right in front of the surf club.South Cottesloe is where the surfers will head and is great for watching wind.When the ocean's calm, it's also one of Perth's better snorkelling spots.You may even be lucky enough to spot an endangered sea dragon.
How to get there
Cottesloe Beach is halfway between Perth and Fremantle, about 14 kilometres (8.7 miles), or less than a 30-minute drive from Perth city centre.Public buses leave frequently from Perth's Elizabeth Quay Bus Station.Trains run from Perth Station to Cottesloe Station every 15 minutes and get you there in less than 20 minutes.
Where to stay
Cottesloe offers plenty of accommodation(住宿) choices, including charming seaside hotels and serviced apartments.You can rest your head at the Cottesloe Beach Hotel, Cottesloe Beach House Stays or Cottesloe Beach Chalets.
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1. People are likely to do the following things on Cottesloe Beach except _______.| A．swimming | B．watching the sun set |
| C．surfing | D．having a picnic |
| A．There are fewer people during summer days. |
| B．Staying in seaside hotels is the only choice for visitors. |
| C．It has convenient public transport for people to get there. |
| D．The annual Sculpture by the Sea outdoor exhibition is usually in May. |
| A．Travel magazines. | B．Newspapers. |
| C．Internet. | D．Travel Agency notes. |
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3 . If you're planning on travelling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.
First of all, always check and double-check departure (起程) time. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10:50. When I arrived at the airport, the clerk at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed. Therefore, I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.
The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have at least a little of the local currency (货币) with you when you arrive in a country. This can be necessary if you are flying to a place which few tourists normally visit. A few years ago, I was sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma. I flew there from London via Dallas, with very little time to change planes in between. I arrived there at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and because I had no dollars, I offered to pay in pounds instead. "Listen！I only take real money!" the driver said angrily. Luckily I was able to borrow a few dollars from a clerk at the hotel, but it was embarrassing (令人难堪的).
The third and last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination (目的地) before you leave. I feel sorry for some of my workmates who travel in heavy suit and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, or places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get warm during the day.
1. According to the passage, it's obvious that ____________.| A．the author learns some rules of travelling from his own experience |
| B．the author doesn't plan his trips or journeys carefully |
| C．Englishmen like to wear heavy suits wherever they travel |
| D．the American taxi driver never travels to England |
| A．London. | B．Manchester. |
| C．Tulsa. | D．Dallas. |
| A．People should choose warm places as their travel destinations. |
| B．People don't have to take credit cards when travelling. |
| C．One should know more about the weather of the place he'll visit. |
| D．One should take enough change when travelling to other countries. |
| A．She is terrified. |
| B．She doesn't like Europe. |
| C．She has. been there before. |
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary.
Cost: Free When: May 8
Trip 2 Garland Valley
Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.
Cost: $ 15 When: May 8, May 15
Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.
Cost: $ 12 When: May 8, May 15, May22
Equipment to be needed:
• Please bring enough water and food for all walks.
• Wear good walking shoes—no high heels.
• Wear a hat for day walks.
• Dress warmly for night walks.
• Children must be with an adult.
• Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.
• Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.
Bookings:
• Bookings for the above trips can be trade by telephone（893 — 4847）or on the Internet at www.Bluemountaintour.com.
1. Where are these trips?
| A．In a large city. | B．In a park in the mountains. |
| C．In a special kind of zoo. | D．In three different countries. |
| A．Black Bear Count | B．Garland Valley |
| C．Flashlight Adventure | D．None of the trips |
| A．Good walking shoes | B．A pair of glasses |
| C．Food and water | D．A sleeping-bag |
| A．Bring your drink and lunch for this walk. |
| B．Many of the animals you will see on this trip . |
| C．The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. |
| D．There is no need to book early. |
| A．Adventure Travel in America |
| B．Hunting around the Great Mountains |
| C．Interesting Trips in the East of the USA |
| D．Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains |
In the early 17thcentury, the idea of the “Grand Tour” was born. Rich young English people sailed across the English Channel（英吉利海峡）. They visited the most beautiful and important European cities of the time, including Paris in France, and Rome and Venice in Italy. Their tours lasted for two to four years, and the tourists stayed a few weeks or months in each city. The “Grand Tour” was an important part of young people’s education—but only for the rich.
In the 18thcentury, tourism began to change. For example, people in the UK started to visit some towns, such as Bath to “take the waters”. They believed that the water there was good for their health. So large and expensive hotels were built in these towns.
In the 19th century, travel became much more popular and faster. When the first railways were built in the 1820s, it was easier for people to travel towns, so they started to go for holidays by the sea. And some started to have holidays in the countryside as cities became larger, noisier and dirtier.
Traveling by sea also became faster and safer when the first steamships were built. People began to travel more to faraway countries.
The 20th century saw cars become more and more popular among ordinary people. Planes were made larger, so ticket prices dropped and more people used them.
Thus tourism grew. In 1949, Russian journalist Vladimir Raitz started a company called Horizon Holidays. The company organizes everything—plane tickets, hotel rooms, even food—and tourists pay for it all before they leave home. The package tour and modern tourist industry was born.
The first travel agency in China was set up as early as 1949. But tourism did not take off until 1978. In 2002, the industry was 500 billion yuan and became an important part of China’s social development.
1. In the early times, the travelers ________.
| A．all came from Roman | B．were very young and strong |
| C．had lots of money | D．traveled by boat |
| A．It was a long journey. | B．The young men learned a lot from it. |
| C．Those who took the tour weren’t rich. | D．Most of its destinations were in Europe. |
| A．Education | B．Money | C．Transportation | D．People’s ideas |
| A．in 1949 | B．in Roman times | C．in the early 17thcentury | D．in the early 19thcentury |
| A．a plane rising into the air | B．develop very fast |
| C．remove hats and clothes | D．bring down the prices |
