If you need to relax and want to head overseas, you can think of these four off-peak travel destinations to visit.
Portugal
With rich culture and history, Portugal continues to be one of the most affordable European destinations. Head to this beautiful capital city of Lisbon to attend the festivals and fairs, visit some 12th-century buildings, and stay at one of the newer hotels in the main city district. The Hotel Teatro is a four-star restaurant, and average nightly rates are under $ 150 a night.
Hotel Teatro
Porto, Portugal
+351 220 409 620
Aruba
Set your sights on Aruba for an unforgettable Caribbean holiday. You can get special offers from one of the larger beach resorts here. Some of the chain hotels, including Marriott and Radisson, offer discounts on spa relaxations. The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa is offering a Super Saver Spring Rate at just $309 per night.
Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa
Palm Beach, Aruba
800-967-9033
Oaxaca
Escape to southern Mexico to explore the historic colonial city and learn about the region’s traditions, culture, and colorful history. Oaxaca plays host to several cultural festivals and is a great place to just relax. A seven-night stay at the Camino Real Oaxaca is just $207 per night for a deluxe single or double room.
Camino Real Oaxaca
Centro, 68000
01 951 501 6100
Turkey
Another place to have some local culture is Istanbul, Turkey. Stay at a destination that will put you within easy reach of famous sites like the Topkapi Palace. The Modern Sultan Hotel is a deluxe hotel located in the heart of the historic district. Average nightly rates for the bed and breakfast package are just under $ 120 per night.
Modern Sultan Hotel
Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 520 00 53
1.What can we learn about Portugal?
A. Lisbon is a small town in Portugal.
B. A trip to Portugal is relatively cheap.
C. The Hotel Teatro is in the suburbs of Lisbon.
D. Most houses in Portugal date back to the 12th century.
2.If you want to enjoy the beautiful sea, you can go to _________.
A. Lisbon B. Oaxaca C. Istanbul D. Aruba
3.How much should you pay if you have a seven-night stay in a deluxe single room at the Camino Real Oaxaca?
A. 207 dollars. B. 735 dollars. C. 1, 449 dollars. D. 2, 163 dollars.
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_____ my daily work at school, I spare a few hours each day to practice playing the violin at home.
A. Expect for B. As for C. Thanks to D. Aside from
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请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。(答案填在答题纸上)
Becoming a fireman is a challenging and competitive job today. A fireman’s main duty is decided by the fighting and extinguishment(熄灭) of fire which definitely requires being a strong man, both mentally and physically.
The duty of a fireman includes protection of life and property of the public. They are the servicemen who are decisively selected by an organization to deal with situations like fire. Such type of jobs is one of those few jobs where service is provided for innocent people when they need help immediately. This may include rescuing people from a building at fire, providing them with medical facilities, extinguishing fire in a house or in a large commercial building. Serving people is the main purpose of these professionals（职业）. The satisfaction which a fireman gets from this type of job cannot be compared to any other profession in the world.
Such profession requires top-level commitment and professionalism from those who have chosen it as a career. Fireman should have the highest level of courage and patience to put their lives in danger for the sake of others. They undergo lessons of maintaining patience for long hours and go through complete preparation to become successful and well-organized professional firemen. There are certain tests that are recommended before becoming a fireman.
It’s not that easy to become a fireman nowadays. A fireman is supposed to deal with unexpected situations, and they should be skilled at communicating with others and be self-disciplined at the same time.
In order to be a good fireman, one must undergo（经历、接受） strict local fire department’s training program after passing all the tests. All the fire departments conclude a two-to-four-month course, including classroom training and practical training that cover firefighting techniques, fire avoidance, dangerous materials and urgent situation medical actions. Completing this training, trainees go through the department’s trial period of service that can last from three to six months, depending on the methods of selection.
Firemen usually work both indoors and outdoors. They have to be on duty at all times and mostly work in shifts of at least 8 hours. They are also provided with several benefits which include medical aid plan, pension fund, annual leave and many more.
Title: Fireman
Definition | The servicemen decisively selected by an organization to (1.)_______ situations like fire. |
(2.) | ● Helping innocent people (3.) they need help. ● Rescuing people from a building at-fire and providing them with medical facilities. ● (4.) out fire in a house or in a large commercial building. |
Requirements | ● Having top-level commitment and professionalism. ● Being courageous and (5.) . ● Being strong both in body and (6.) _________. ● Having good (7.) skills. ● Being self-disciplined. |
(8.) | ● Firefighting techniques, fire avoidance, dangerous materials and urgent situation medical actions. ● The department’s trial period of service which possibly (9.)_________ 3～6 months. |
(10.) | Medical aid plans, pension fund, annual leave and many more. |
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We had wanted to finish our task by noon, but it didn’t quite _____________ as planned.
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句型转换（每空 0.5 分，满分 10分）
1.The United States is a country which is made up of fifty states.
The United States is a country __________ __________ fifty states.
2.Young as he is, he knows how to tell right from wrong.
Young as he is, he knows how to _________ right _________ wrong.
3.It is possible that you will catch a cold if you go swimming now.
You are _________ _________ catch a cold if you go swimming now.
4.All people don’t like to work hard but everyone likes to enjoy life.
_________ _________ people like to work hard but everyone likes to enjoy life.
5.This new dictionary is very useful to me, but it costs me a lot of money.
This new dictionary is ________ ________ ________ to me, but it costs me a lot of money.
6.In 89 BC, the Romans took control of Pompeii, which then became a rich and busy city.
In 89 BC, the Romans _________ _________ Pompeii, which then became a rich and busy city.
7.Jack had been playing around me, but now I couldn’t see him anywhere.
Jack had been playing around me, but now he was _________ to _________ _________.
8.It is believed that the H7N9 virus has caused dozens of deaths in China.
The H7N9 virus _________ ________ _________ _________ caused dozens of deaths in China.
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—Flora has made much progress these days.
— , and ___________.
A. So has she; so you have B. So she has; so have you
C. So has she; so have you D. So she has; so you have
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It has been raining every day so far. I hope tomorrow will ________fine.
A. turn to B. turn out C. turn into D. turn up
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He _____ to us that those eggs which were _____ on the table had been _____ by snakes.
A. lied; laying; lied B. lied; lying; lain
C. laid; laid; laid D. lied; lying; laid
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假设你是李华，在美国学习期间寄住在Mr. White家里，现在刚回到国内。回国后你发现自己的一本笔记本遗忘在他家，因此给他写一封信，请他帮助寄回笔记本。信的主要内容如下：
* 感谢Mr. White在美国对自己的帮助。
* 忘带回一本笔记本。
* 笔记本里记录有上课的听课内容，非常珍贵。
* 自己支付邮资。
注意：l. 词数100左右。
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 参考词汇：邮资：postage
Dear Mr. Brown,
I’m now safely back home.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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