Question

 In the hit film The Bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman meet in hospital in California after they discovered that they had cancer. Between them they cook up a “bucket list” 一 a to-do list of all they want to do before they kick the bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list. So let’s pack up and see what it would cost to go out and have a little fun.

TAJ MAHAL, AGRA,INDIA   www. gowavtmvel.com 416-322-1034

One of the world’s most amazing images,India’s Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look calm. Toronto’s Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three-day independent visit (自助游）to Agra. Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking (眺望）the Taj. Include two breakfasts, touring and airport transfer (往返机场接送）from $1,420.

THE GREAT WALL,CHINA   www.toureastholidays.com 416-929-0888

If the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holiday’s four-day Amazing Beijing Tour for $580 per person, four-star accommodation (住宿），sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide.

THE HIMALAYAS,NEPAL   www.^avadventures.com 416-260-0999

And on to the Himalayas. Talk about something truly fantastic. See the top of the world on GAP Adventures，Everest Adventure tour, a 15-day exploration (探索）including Everest Base Camp, teahouse stays, and walking through Sherpa villages. Unbelievable low-cost at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip.

(    )    1.    The underlined phrase “kick the bucket” in Paragraph 1 means_.

A. come to life    B.    play a game

C. list interesting places    D.    pass away

(    )2. According to the passage, where can you enjoy a view of the whole Taj Mahal?

A. In Sherpa village.    B.    Near the Forbidden City.

C. At Oberoi AmarVilas.    D.    ThroughEgyptExpress.

(    )3. If you take on the Everest Adventure tour, you should know that_.

A. it is a tiring trip    B.    the sights may not be so good

C. you may not be used to the food there    D.    it is an expensive trip

(    )4. Which of the following websites may offer you    more information about Agra?

A. www.exotiktours.com    B.    www.gowaytravel.com

C. www.gapadventures.com    D.    www.toureastholidays.com

 

Answer 1

 DCAB