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The Worst Journey in the World
Cherry-Garrard
665 pages
Price: $ 16.95
This book is about courage, misery, exploration and friendship. The “Worst journey” referred to is a five-week journey undertaken by Cherry-Garrard in the depths of the Antarctic night and winter to obtain eggs of the emperor penguin. At one point their tent blew away in a gale, they were forced to remain in their sleeping bags for a further 48 hours as they were unable to take any action in the terrible storm.
Endurance, the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told
Alfred Lansing
277 pages
Price: $33.78
This is the story of crossing the Antarctic continent. Shackleton and his men never came close to the pole, but theirs was one of the greatest adventures of all time. His ship, Endurance, was trapped and then crushed by sea ice, leaving Shackleton and 27 men adrift on ice floes. The story of how Shackleton saved all of them and reached South Georgia Island is one of the epics in the history of survival.
South with Endurance: Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1917
Frank Hurley
320 pages
Price:$28.00
I am so pleased that this book has been published. Frank Hurley, a young Australian photographer was crucial to the 1914-1917 expedition to Antarctic. The book is an oversized collection featuring all of the official photographer’s pictures. Photography buffs, historians and adventure lovers alike will relish (喜愛) the images from one who was surely one of history’s greatest documentary photographers.
Let heroes Speak: Antarctic Explorers, 1772-1922
Michael H. Rosove
320 pages
Price: $ 45.73
An excellent and unique historical overview of Antarctic voyages, from the very first by Captain Cook in 1772 to the end of the heroic age when Shackleton died aboard the Quest at South Georgia in 1922. This book gives a hugely readable synopsis(梗概) of each of the major journeys. You can therefore choose which expedition you would have most liked to be on, and which you would have least liked.
小題1: The writer has written this passage in order to______.
A．show us how people live on the North pole
B．recommend some books on Antarctic to us
C．tell us some interesting stories about adventure
D．a(chǎn)dvertise us to travel to the Antarctic continent
小題2:If you want to learn about the adventure to Antarctic through pictures you can choose to read _____.
A．Endurance, the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told
B．Let heroes Speak: Antarctic Explorers, 1772-1922
C．South with Endurance: Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1917
D．The Worst Journey in the World
小題3:We can learn from Endurance, the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told that Shackleton and his men _____.
A．overcame various troubles to surviveB．enjoyed the adventurous experiences
C．a(chǎn)rrived at the North Pole as plannedD．were the first to get to South Georgia

小題1:B
小題2:C
小題3:A

試題分析：文章是四則廣告，給我們推薦關(guān)于南極洲探險的書，廣告給我們介紹了書的作者，頁碼，價格和書的主旨大意。
小題1:主旨題：瀏覽四則廣告，可以發(fā)現(xiàn)the book，pages，stories， Antarctic 這樣的詞，所以可知這四則廣告是給我們推薦關(guān)于南極洲的書，選B
小題2:細(xì)節(jié)題：從第三則廣告的句子：The book is an oversized collection featuring all of the official photographer’s pictures. Photography buffs …，可知如果你想通過圖畫了解南極洲的探險，就可以看South with Endurance: Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1917，選C
小題3:細(xì)節(jié)題：從第二則廣告的句子：The story of how Shackleton saved all of them and reached South Georgia Island is one of the epics in the history of survival.可知這本書是介紹Shackleton 和他的人是怎么克服困難幸存的，選A
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Planning your holiday? Whether you’re going to Yunnan or UK, it’s important to make sure you’re well-prepared. Here’s a handy checklist to help you.
Location
The first thing you have to decide is where you want to go. Of course a lot will depend on your time and budget. Do you want to relax on a beach, visit some famous landmarks, or hike through some beautiful scenery? All these things are available in China, but if your budget stretches, why not look at somewhere else in Asia, or even farther.
Packing
There can be such a thing as being over prepared when traveling, but you don’t want to forget something important. It can be a good idea to wear pants with zipped pockets. In certain countries local thieves will target unsuspecting tourists for their money. It can also be worth packing some basic medical supplies. If you are going to be moving around a lot, buy a good backpack. Finally, remember to pack clothes that are going to be suitable for the weather.
Accommodation
There are several things to consider when picking where you want to stay. Location is often the most important. When staying in hotels, it is often a good idea to book your first night in a new city. After all, you will not be familiar with the surroundings and will want somewhere to leave your luggage. However, don’t spend more than a couple of days at the same hotel. When you get to a new place, you might soon discover there’s somewhere better to stay.
Don’t forget
The key to a good holiday is detail. When you’re traveling, especially in a foreign country, don’t forget to change some money before you leave. If you’re traveling somewhere tropical, you might need some injections or pills to avoid disease. And it’s always worth taking out travel insurance, just in case you find yourself in a spot of bother during the trip. Don’t forget to check the exchange rates. The strong yuan has made traveling abroad cheaper recently. It can also be a good idea to write down the phone number of the closest Chinese embassy, in case you need help while abroad.
小題1:You have to take all the following into consideration EXCEPT _______ when deciding where to spend your holiday.
A．cultureB．purposeC．moneyD．time
小題2:Pants with zipped pockets are recommended mainly because _______.
A．it’s a good measure in case of emergencies
B．you’ll be expected to buy a lot of souvenirs
C．you’ll carry many small things with you
D．it will help you guard against local theft
小題3:As for accommodation, the writer’s tip is _______.
A．to stay away from the downtown areas to get cheap places
B．to book one or two nights in the same hotel in case you don’t like it
C．to choose your location after you arrive at your destination
D．better not to leave your luggage in unfamiliar hotels
小題4:It can be inferred from the last part that we should _______.
A．choose the most suitable kind of travel insurance
B．use RMB in all foreign countries since the yuan is strong
C．check the exchange rates so as to decide what currency (貨幣) to buy
D．get in touch with Chinese embassy if we need help when abroad
小題5:What’s the purpose of the passage?
A．To attract the tourists to travel abroad.
B．To tell some travel information to tourists.
C．To help the tourists make good preparations for their holidays.
D．To remind tourists of the safety during their journey.

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This charming table lamp is a wonderful way to add customized color and accented lighting to a room. Turn on this light and give your home the soft glow while adding a natural style to your home. The lamp comes with an on/off switch for easy lighting control.
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* Made with eco-friendly dark stained natural bamboo pole; parchment canvas shade.
* Designed for a 35 watt bulb (not included); on/off switch for easy lighting control.
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A．To make advertisements for the three items.
B．To attract more and more tourists.
C．To make more money from the goods.
D．To make preparations for an auction.
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A．It is worth collection.
B．It makes the room more convenient.
C．Its top is purely made of silver metal.
D．Its shape can be easily adjusted.
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A．totally made of dark walnut wood
B．meanwhile sold with a personal computer
C．designed to protect individual privacy
D．only allowed to be used at home
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The wildly luxury(奢華) new art style of this huge bar has been a massive hit since it first opened in 1995, and while it may not be the “in” place it once was, it is still very popular with the after-work crowd and out-of-towners. Maybe it’s the glass frames, or the real 12m-high trees; but most likely it’s the beautiful people supporting the wood-and-marble bar.
Good for: decoration, cocktails, amazing food and service
Address: 40 Dawson St
Transport: all city centre
Phone: 01 677 4369
Gravediggers (aka Kavanagh’s)
The gravediggers from the neighboring Glasnevin Cemetery had a secret serving hatch(艙口)  so that they could drink on the job – hence the pub’s nickname. Founded in 1833 by one John Kavanagh and still in the family, this pub is one of the best in Ireland, almost unchanged in 150 years. In summer time the green of the square is full of drinkers basking in the sun, while inside the hardened locals ensure that never a hint of sunshine disturbs some of the best Guinness in town. An absolute classic.
Good for: Guinness, traditional pub, pub food
Address: 1 Prospect Sq Glasnevin
Transport: 13 from city centre
Phone: 830 7978
Davy Byrne’s
James Joyce, an Irish author and a poet (1882-1941), would hardly recognise the bar that Leopold Bloom rushed into for a gorgonzola sandwich and a glass of wine in Ulysses. It doesn’t stop Davy Byrne’s from making the most of its Joyce’s connections, even though today's version is strictly for out-of-towners and the rugby crowd.
Good for: socializing with the locals, tasty Irish food, watching TV
Address: 21 Duke St
Transport: all city centre
Website: www.davybyrnes.com
Phone: 01 677 5217
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A．its location
B．its history
C．its decoration
D．its environment
小題2: “Guinness” in Gravediggers probably refer to ________.
A．a(chǎn) kind of tea
B．a(chǎn) kind of beer
C．the name of the boss
D．the name of the town
小題3:We can infer that Davy Byrne’s is ________.
A．a(chǎn) newly-opened bar
B．a(chǎn)n old-fashioned bar
C．a(chǎn) bar with a long history
D．a(chǎn) bar popular with foreigners
小題4:What do Café en Seine and Davy Byrne’s have in common?
A．Their represent the same architecture style.
B．They give the same description about transport.
C．They both serve cocktails and tasty Irish food
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Experience the Colorado River the Hualapai Way!
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Since 1973, Hualapai River Runners has been conducting white-water rafting journeys on the Colorado River. Our experienced guides expertly sail along the river and share the history of the Canyon and the Hualapai people with you.
Visitors experience the excitement of whitewater rapids and then stop to enjoy the impressive beauty of Travertine Falls and a tasty lunch. No charge for children 2 years and under.
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Two-day rafting trips with one night on the Colorado River. All supplies and meals are included. Two days in the Grand Canyon, on the Colorado River, allows more time to explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
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? Round-trip transportation from Peach Springs to the starting point and from the termination points back to Peach Springs.
? Snack, drinks and lunch (vegetarian meals available upon request).
? Waterproof dry bags for storing your cameras, sunscreen, dry clothes, etc.
The helicopter part of transportation is weather permitting. If the helicopter transportation is cancelled because of bad weather, the raft will continue an additional two hours to South Cove and a maximum $20.00 per customer will be given back.
Special website booking rate 15% off rafting in June 2011. So book now!
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小題1:Where do white-water rafting tours start?
A．Travertine Falls.B．The Grand Canyon.
C．Grand Canyon West.D．Diamond Creek.
小題2:Which of the following is TRUE about the trip?
A．Hualapai River Runners provides dry clothes.
B．You will get $20 back if you are not satisfied.
C．The trip is free of charge for children under 2.
D．Online booking has a better offer all year round.
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A．the guides can help you learn sailing
B．the cost includes snack, drinks and lunch
C．the helicopter transportation can save you three hours’ time
D．the Grand Canyon is well-known for its history
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A．To explain how to make a rafting trip.
B．To explore the Hualapai culture.
C．To attract people to the sights.
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We considered a list of the best American books. Here are five that may help accurately show the national character. Most from a century or so ago, they still entertain, teach, and inspire:
Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
First published in 1851, the adventure stories of Captain Ahab and his monomaniacal(偏執(zhí)的) pursuit of the white whale draw us into a universe full of fascinating characters and stories.
The Education of Henry Adams by Henry Adams
Published in 1918, the book was an autobiography. Born in one of America’s most famous political families, Adams provides insight into his family, including his experience as private secretary to his father, minister to England during the American Civil war.
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
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Poems by Emily Dickinson
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The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
First published in 1855, this is Longfellow’s most popular and most recognized poem, the heroic life and death of a magic American Indian, sent by the Great Spirit to guide the nations in the ways of peace.
小題1:Walt Whitman wrote Leaves of Grass in order to _______.
A．show his talent and heroic life to us
B．draw us into a fascinating universe
C．provide insight into his family
D．reflect the great changes in the American literary world
小題2:If you want to read a story about a magic American Indian, you can read _______.
A．Moby-DickB．The Song of Hiawatha
C．PoemsD．Leaves of Grass
小題3:Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Because the five books are from a century or so ago, they can’t teach and inspire us.
B．Herman Melville was considered as one of the most inventive poets of the 19th century American literature.
C．The Education of Henry Adams is a non-fiction book.
D．Of the five books, Moby-Dick was published last.
小題4:Why did the author write the passage?
A．To introduce several best American books to readers.
B．To make an advertisement for a book store.
C．To tell stories of several famous writers.
D．To talk about some knowledge about literature.

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Dublin Castle
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Irish Museum of Modern Art
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James Joyce Centre
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小題1:According to the passage, we can know ________.
A．Dublin Castle was used for government conferences
B．the sole college of the University of Dublin was established by Queen Elizabeth II
C．Dublin Castle served as a court of law in the 1930s
D．the novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is about James Joyce’s life
小題2:The underlined word “renovated” in the first paragraph means ________.
A．reviewedB．recreatedC．repairedD．destroyed
小題3:Which place do you pay the least money to visit?
A．Dublin City Hall.B．Dublin Castle.
C．Irish Museum of Modern Art.D．James Joyce Centre.

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Preface to the fourth edition
A practical English Grammar is intended for intermediate(中級的) and post-intermediate students. We hope that more advanced learners and teachers will also find it useful.
The book is a comprehensive survey of structures and forms, written in clear modern English and illustrated with numerous examples. Areas of particular difficulty have been given special attention. Differences between conversational usage and strict grammatical forms are shown but the emphasis is on conversational forms.
1. Explanation and examples have been brought up to date.
2. There is now more information on countable and uncountable nouns, attributive and predicative adjectives, adverbs of places, sentence adverbs, cleft sentences, prepositions, conjunctives, modal verbs, perfect tenses, infinitive constructions, the passive, purpose clauses and nouns.
In the fourth edition the main changes are as follows.
3. Some material has been rearranged to make comparisons easier. For example, parts of chapters on can, may, must etc. are now grouped by functions; verbs of liking and preference have a chapter to themselves; suggestions and invitations have joined the chapter on commands, requests and advice.
4. The contents list now summaries every edition heading, and there is a new index containing many more entries references.
In this edition the sign “～” is frequently used to show a change of speaker in examples of dialogue. Note also that although the sign “＝”sometimes connects two words or expressions with the same meaning, it is often used more freely, e.g. to indicate a transformation from active to passive or direct to indirect speech.
We wish to thank all at Oxford University Press who have assisted in the preparation of the fourth edition. We would also like to thank Professor Egawa of Nihon University, Japan, Professor Rene Dirven of Duisburg University, West Germany and other colleagues for their friendly and helpful suggestions.
London, November 1985                                   A.J.T., A.VM
小題1:The grammar book mentioned in this passage is not suitable for __________.
A．a(chǎn) middle school teacherB．a(chǎn) college student
C．a(chǎn) senior high studentD．a(chǎn) primary school student
小題2:According to the passage, we know that this grammar book ___________.
A．compares modern English with old English
B．gives a large number of examples to reduce difficulty
C．a(chǎn)ttaches more importance to conversational forms
D．pays little attention to strict grammatical forms
小題3:Which of the following statements about the changes is TRUE?
A．This book keeps up with the latest usages of the American English language.
B．This edition offers more information about pronouns.
C．One particular chapter discusses verbs like “care, like, love, hate, prefer, wish”.
D．It’s not easy for us to find the information we need in this book.
小題4:When you see this line in the book, “Did you get a ticket? ～Yes, I managed to get one”, we can understand that _______.
A．the two parts before and after the sign “～”mean the same.
B．the topic is changed in the part after the sign “～”.
C．the second speaker repeats what the first speaker says.
D．the two parts before and after “～”are said by two different people.

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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(旅游勝地) here. Some of the chain hotels, including Marriott and Radisson, offer discounts on spa relaxations (礦泉浴場) . 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 holds several cultural festivals and is a great place to relax. You will be receiving a 50% discount with just $170 per night for a deluxe(豪華的) single or double room if you stay in the Camino Real Oaxaca for more than 7 nights (7 included).
Camino Real Oaxaca
Centro, 68000
01 951 501 6100
Turkey
Another place to have some local culture and participate in some late spring festivals 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
小題1:In the passage Portugal is described as a destination ________.
A．for visitors interested in ancient buildings
B．especially appealing to wealthy Europeans
C．owning rich culture but lacking colorful festivals
D．having the Hotel Teatro in the suburbs of Lisbon
小題2:If you want to know more information about spas, you can call ________.
A．800-967-9033B．+351 220 409 620
C．01 951 501 6100 D．+90 212 520 00 53
小題3:According to the passage, nightly rates including breakfast is offered by ________.
A．Hotel Teatro
B．Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa
C．Camino Real Oaxaca
D．Modern Sultan Hotel
小題4:What is the passage mainly about ?
A．Some off-peak places for relaxation.
B．A way to travel on a budget.
C．The world’s most visited destinations.
D．Comparing the four tourist destinations.

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