Five-Star Hotel Under the Sea

 

President Bush may talk about a plan to Mars, but Bruce Jones thinks there is still a healthy thirst for exploration into underwater worlds on our own planet. After growing up with a grandfather in the marine construction(海洋建筑)business, Jones quickly got a feel for the water. He started diving at age 9 and, by the 1980s, began offering advice for those interested in the submarine (海下的) business. By 1993, he was running his own company, U.S. Submarines, which designs and builds submarines for others.

Jones has $40 million spent in building a hotel where the most expensive rooms will be 50 feet under the sea off Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas. Unlike the Jules Undersea Lodge ― the only undersea hotel now, just off the coast of Key Largo, Fla. ― guests at the Poseidon won’t need to put on a wet suit to their rooms. They also won’t need to worry about changing pressure levels since the rooms will be kept at above-surface pressure. Instead, they can move easily to their $1,500-a-night underwater rooms by escalator (自動梯).

“I think there are a large number of people who would be interested,” said Jones, “including anyone who is looking for a different experience.”

Each room will feature strong walls that look out onto coral gardens. There will be controls in each room that guests can use to change the lighting of the underwater worlds outside their windows and to provide food to fish swimming just outside. It sounds exciting― but will it happen? It’s hard to say.

“By now I envisioned (展望) we’d have whole underwater cities,” Cooper said. “It’s about time some of these visions became reality.”

 

72. The first paragraph takes President Bush for example in order to ______.

A. praise President Bush’s plan to Mars

B. humorously introduce the main subject to readers

C. support President Bush’s plan to Mars

D. show Bruce Jones is against President Bush’s plan

73. According to the text, who had a great effect on Bruce Jones?

A. His father.     B. His friends.       C. His grandfather      D. His grandmother

74 According to Bruce Jones’s undersea hotel, we know that ______.

A. fish outside can be seen through the hotel’s walls

B. the hotel has been built and came into use

C. it will be easy to swim into the underwater rooms

D. visitors will have to wear wet suits against water

75. According to Cooper’s words, his attitudes towards the underwater hotels are ______.

A. disappointed       B. critical       C. objective      D. hopeful

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Americans are pound of their variety- and individuality(多樣性與個性), yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform（制服）, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian (百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity (身份) than to step out of uniform ?
Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible (可減稅的). They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.
Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.
Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also dear to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
【小題1】It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality________.

A．still judge a man by his clothes
B．hold the uniform in such high regard
C．enjoy having a professional identity
D．will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform
【小題2】 People are used to thinking that a man in uniform________.
A．suggests quality work
B．discards his social identity
C．a(chǎn)ppears to be more practical
D．looks superior to a person in civilian clothes
【小題3】The chief function of a uniform is to________.
A．provide practical benefits to the wearer
B．make the wearer catch the public eye
C．inspire the wearer’s confidence in himself
D．provide the wearer with a professional identity
【小題4】According to the passage, people wearing uniforms________.
A．a(chǎn)re usually helpful
B．have little or no individual freedom
C．tend to lose their individuality
D．enjoy greater popularity

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Tianjin Imperial Palace Hotel
CLASS: ★★★
The Imperial Palace Hotel (Tianjin Huanggong Fandian) is centrally situated in the business district of Tianjin. The hotel was built in 1923 by a British merchant in impressive oriental design. In 1995 a Sino-Singapore joint-venture worked to refurbish (翻新) the hotel, so that now it features both Oriental and Western styles. The 108 rooms in this three-star hotel include standard, superior, and deluxe rooms and suites, each equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, in-house video, IDD telephone, refrigerators and mini-bar. For the business traveller, there is a business centre that provides equipment for typing, photocopying and faxing and a 24 hour limousine (豪華轎車) service. The hotel has a variety of restaurants, the best of which is the Fragrant Garden that offers a wide range of authentic Thai and Vietnamese dishes, as well as traditional Chinese cuisine (伙食).
Distance from the airport (km): 18
Distance from the railway station (km): 2
ADD: 177, Jiefang Bei Road, Tianjin
TEL: 022-23190888   FAX: 022-23190222
ZIP: 300040
Fujin Hotel
CLASS: ★★
The Fujin Hotel (Fujin dajiudian) is located in the center of the city, about 10 minutes drive from the railway station and 45 minutes from the airport. This is a basic two star hotel, which offers standard rooms to suites. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, television, a direct dial phone and fridge.
The hotel has a Chinese restaurant, business center, meeting rooms and bar. This is a basic hotel which enjoys an excellent location.
Distance from the airport (km): 40
Distance from the railway station(km): 3
ADD: 4 Qingdao Avenue, Jianshe Road, Tianjin
TEL: 022-23138668   FAX: 022-23122808
ZIP: 300040
Homeinns-Tianjin Train Station Inn
CLASS: ★★
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Distance from the airport (km): 17
Distance from the railway station(km): 5
ADD: No.5 Ziyoudao, Tianjin
TEL: 022-58199388-9   FAX: 022-58199399
ZIP: 300010
Tianlun International Hotel
CLASS: ★★★★
The Tianlun International Hotel (Tianlun wanyi dajiudian) is located in the Tianhe District, an ideal destination for business travelers. The hotel is within 50 minutes to the convention center and the airport, and 8 km from both the city center and railway station.This is a five star hotel with many modern facilities. There are 395 rooms, either standard rooms, suites or deluxe suites. All the rooms contain IDD telephones, individual air conditioners, in room safe deposit boxes, satellite TV, Internet access and minibar.This hotel is well equiped for business people. There is a fully equipped business center complete with private meeting rooms, secretarial services, interpretation and translation, facsimile and telex, photocopying, word processing, courier services, Internet and e-mail services. Different conference rooms and other facilities are also available.The restaurants of the hotel offer a variety of domestic and international cuisine. On the Chinese side, there are two restaurants that serve many regional dishes. For those wanting a bit of foreign style cuisine, there is a coffee shop and Japanese Restaurant.
Distance from the airport (km): 40
Distance from the railway station(km): 8
ADD: 172 Linhe Zhong Road, Guangzhou
TEL: 020-83936388  FAX: 020-38824162
ZIP: 510610
1. The four hotels all above have ______ in their rooms.
A. satellite TVs   B. air conditioners     C. IDD telephones      D. mini-bars
2. If you want to stay in a western style hotel, you should go to _________.
A. Tianjin Imperial Palace Hotel      B. Tianjin Fujin Hotel
C. Homeinns-Tianjin Train Station Inn       D. Tianlun International Hotel
3. You are on a business trip and you want to stay in a hotel which is nearest to the airport. You should call ______ to book a room in advance.
A. 022-23138668   B. 022-23190888   C. 020-83936388   D. 022-58199388-9
4. If you were required to arrange an international business conference in a hotel that provided services and varied cuisine you can go to ______.
A. 4 Qingdao Avenue, Jianshe Road, Tianjin              B. No.5 Ziyoudao, Tianjin
C. 172 Linhe Zhong Road, Guangzhou            D. 177, Jiefang Bei Road, Tianjin
5. On which site would you find the above information?
A. http://www.chinatravelclub.com/index.asp
B. http://www.chinatravelclub.com/tool/tools-map.asp
C. http://www.chinatravelclub.com/tool/tools-customs.asp
D. http://www.chinatravelclub.com/tool/tools-time.asp

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Three Gorges Cruises(游程)
Day 1 Home → Beijing
We will meet you at the airport in Beijing and take you to the hotel in the downtown area.
Day 2 Beijing
After breakfast, you’ll visit Tiananmen Square. Then you will go to the Forbidden City, the home of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. In the evening you will attend a welcome party and have a chance to enjoy Beijing Roast Duck!
Day 3 Beijing → Chongqing
After breakfast, you will fly to Chongqing and visit the Chongqing Museum. Then your cruise down the Yangtze River will begin on the five-star cruise ship, Regal China. You will spend the night on the ship.
Day 4 Chongqing → Fengdu
At 8:00 a.m., the cruise will leave Chongqing. Relax on the deck, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the river. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Ghost City — Fengdu for an excursion (短途游覽) on the shore. Overnight on the ship.
Day 5 Three Gorges
You will sail through the Qutang Gorge and the Wu Gorge, and take a small boat down the Shennong Stream to enjoy the scenery.
Day 6 Three Gorges
After passing the Xiling Gorge, you will go on a morning shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam.
Day 7 Three Gorges → Wuhan →Shanghai
At 2:30 p.m., the cruise ship will arrive in Wuhan and the cruise tour will end. You will have a chance to visit the Yellow Crane Tower（黃鶴樓）, and then you will fly to Shanghai.
Day 8 Shanghai → Home
You will visit the Shanghai Museum in the morning. After lunch, you will visit the Bund （外灘）, which is said to be a landmark of Shanghai. Then you will be seen off at Shanghai airport.
【小題1】 How many nights will you spend on the cruise ship?

A．2.B．3.C．4.D．5.
【小題2】On which day will you have an afternoon shore excursion?
A．Day 4.B．Day 5.C．Day 6.D．Day 7.
【小題3】What is the order of the journey?
① the Wu Gorge                ② the Yellow Crane Tower
③ the Xiling Gorge           ④ the Bund
⑤ Chongqing Museum       ⑥ Fengdu
⑦ the Three Gorges Dam   ⑧ the Forbidden City
A．⑧⑤⑥③①②⑦④B．⑧⑤⑥①③⑦②④
C．⑧⑥③⑤②①⑦④D．④⑤⑥①②③⑦⑧
【小題4】 How much will a family with 2 adults and a 3-year-old child pay for the visit?
A．US$4375.B．US$4905.C．US$3950.D．US$4537.5.

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The porter brings your bags to your room and helpfully explains all you want to know. Then he points to the phone and says, “If there's anything else you need, just call.” All this time you have been thinking one thing, “How much should I tip(付小費(fèi)) him?” To make your next trip a little easier, here's a guide to tipping across some Asian countries.
Bangkok
In general, the more Westernized the place is, the more likely you will be expected to leave a tip. Some top-end restaurants will add a 10% service charge to the bill. If not, waiters will appreciate you tacking on(附加) the 10% yourself. However, if you're eating at a lower-end(低檔的) restaurant a tip is not necessary. If you're staying at one of Bangkok's many five-star hotels, expect to tip the porter 20 to 50 baht(泰國貨幣單位), depending on how many bags you have. Taxis are now metered in Bangkok. Local custom is to round the fare(車費(fèi)) up to the nearest five baht.
Hong Kong
Tipping is customary in this money-mad metropolis(大都市). Most restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill, but the extra money often ends up in the pocket of the owner. If the service is good, add another 10% to the bill, up to HK $100 in an especially nice restaurant. For HK $10 hotel porters should do it at all but the nicest hotels where a new HK $20 bill may be more acceptable. When in a taxi, round up(湊整數(shù)) to the nearest dollar.
Kuala Lumpur
Tipping in Malaysia is limited to the expensive Westernized hotels, which often add a 10% service charge to your meal or hotel room. If you are at a hotel restaurant, expect a 10% service charge. But at local restaurants, there's no need to add a tip. At five-star hotels, one or two ringgit(馬來西亞貨幣單位) will content a porter. At lower-end buildings don't feel you have to tip. Like Bangkok, many taxis are now metered so you can just round up to the nearest ringgit.
Seoul
Tipping is not part of Korean culture, although it has become a matter of course in international hotels where a 10% service charge is often added. If you're at a Korean barbecue joint(燒烤處), there's no need to add anything extra. But a nice Italian restaurant may require a 10% contribution. If you're at a top-end hotel, so expect to pay 500～1 000 won per bag. Taxi drivers don't accept a tip. Keep the change for yourself.
【小題1】In which of the following cities is it unnecessary to tip the taxi-drivers?

A．Bangkok.B．Hong Kong.C．Seoul..D．Kuala Lumpur
【小題2】Which of the following is NOT the unit of money?
A．BahtB．Charge.C．Won. D．Ringgit.
【小題3】From the text, we can infer tipping comes from _______.
A．the westB．Hong KongC．Asian countriesD．Bangkok
【小題4】If you stay at a five-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur, how much will you pay the porter at least?
A．one ringgit. B．10% of service chargeC．half a ringgit. D．two ringgit.
【小題5】The writer seems _______.
A．to give the readers some advice on how to tip B．to tell the readers how to travel
C．to ask the readers to go on a travel to Asian citiesD．to make the trip more pleasant

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Americans are pound of their variety- and individuality(多樣性與個性), yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform（制服）, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?

Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian (百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity (身份) than to step out of uniform ?

Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible (可減稅的). They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.

Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.

Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also dear to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.

1.It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality________.

A．still judge a man by his clothes

B．hold the uniform in such high regard

C．enjoy having a professional identity

D．will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform

2. People are used to thinking that a man in uniform________.

A．suggests quality work

B．discards his social identity

C．a(chǎn)ppears to be more practical

D．looks superior to a person in civilian clothes

3.The chief function of a uniform is to________.

A．provide practical benefits to the wearer

B．make the wearer catch the public eye

C．inspire the wearer’s confidence in himself

D．provide the wearer with a professional identity

4.According to the passage, people wearing uniforms________.

A．a(chǎn)re usually helpful

B．have little or no individual freedom

C．tend to lose their individuality

D．enjoy greater popularity

 

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