A long weekend is a great opportunity to do something a little different. Many people use a long weekend for a getaway, a short trip to leave the stress of their everyday lives behind and explore, learn, or relax.
Hotel Romance
Many hotels and resorts feature something special to start the getaway, such as champagne, flowers, or a fruit basket in the room on arrival. Getaway packages usually include a room with something special, a heart shaped bed, for example. Additional benefits could be room service meals or other private dining, plus tickets or discounts for local attractions.
Visit a Spa
Spa getaways can take place at a location that focuses only on spa services or at a hotel that offers a spa as one of its features. Some spas emphasize treatments fit for their geographic area or a local attraction. A spa in a grape growing region might provide grape juice masks, or a hotel near a hot spring could offer mineral baths. Most spas offer a range of massage, health and beauty treatments, so a spa getaway can be relaxing with other benefits.
Learn a Skill
A long weekend may not be enough time to become an expert at something new, but it provides a way for people to begin their explorations. Some organizations offer intensive courses that last two or three days. People with special interests can get away from their routines while learning such things as how to make beer, speak a new language, or take better photos.
Help Others
Some organizations cooperate with businesses to have accommodations (住宿) and activities for short-term volunteers. Most volunteer vacations involve ecology friendly or charity activities. A volunteer getaway is a way to relieve stress and help others at the same time.
Stay in a National Park
For those who want to relax in a rural environment, a national park fits the bill. Most national parks provide camping areas for tents and trailers. Several have cabins (小屋) within the parks available to rent. A getaway to a national park provides privacy, stress relief, and the time to get to know some important natural resources.
【小题1】The underlined word getaway in this passage most probably means .
A.exploration | B.location | C.vacation | D.activity |
A.spas are offered in the tourist attractions all over the country |
B.intensive courses of some organizations help people get away from home |
C.helping others at weekend makes people feel free and relaxed |
D.people may get close to nature in a national park |
A.Cabins. | B.Trailers. | C.Camping area. | D.Privacy. |
A.Away from Our Busy Work | B.Good Ways to Relieve Stress |
C.Enjoy Life and Help Others | D.Long Weekend Getaway Ideas |
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第一节:(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?
A.£19.15
B.£9.15
C.£9.18
答案是B
1.Where is the conversation most probably taking place?
A.In a shop
B.In a bank
C.In a hospital
2.How does the woman usually go shopping?
A.By bus
B.By car
C.On foot
3.What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?
A.Mother and son
B.Teacher and student
C.Boss and employer
4.What time does the train leave?
A.8∶30
B.8∶00
C.8∶15
5.What season is it now?
A.Autumn
B.Spring
C.Winter
第二节:(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6-7题。
6.What is the trouble?
A.There is something wrong with the engine
B.There is no gas
C.They are lost
7.Where are they going?
A.To the airport
B.To the station
C.To the museum
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8.Why does the man ring?
A.To ask for information about business
B.To inform the woman of his arrangement
C.To get permission to talk with Mr.Hall
9.Where will the man go when he arrives?
A.To the hotel
B.To the factory
C.To the office
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What does the girl do?
A.A high school student
B.A college student
C.A lifeguard
11.What is the girl discussing with her father?
A.Life of a lifeguard
B.Interruption of her father
C.Her plan for the summer holiday
12.What can wee learn from the dialogue?
A.Children interrupt their parents anytime they like
B.Parents are always ready to help their children
C.Youngsters all like to be lifeguards during summer holidays
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
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A.To deal with his insurance for his car
B.To show his consideration for his health
C.To praise him for his hard work in the office
14.Who is the woman?
A.Mr.Ryan’s wife
B.Mr.Ryan’s workmate
C.A secretary in the office
15.What does the woman think of Mr.Ryan’s health?
A.He seldom gets ill
B.He is in poor health
C.He never takes a sick leave
16.What is the main point of the dialogue?
A.Mr.David wants the woman to read the form carefully
B.Mr.David wants the woman to give the form to Mr.Ryan
C.Mr.David wants the woman to ask Mr.Ryan some questions
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.How long does the man work at the present company?
A.13 years
B.3 years
C.30 years
18.What is the man now?
A.A clerk at the airport
B.A travel agent
C.A salesman in Spain
19.According to what the man said, what caused him to decide to take the job?
A.His father loved it
B.He had experience
C.He loved traveling
20.Why does the man make the speech?
A.To make an announcement
B.To answer the questions from an interviewer
C.To introduce something about himself
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