almighty旅游英语阅读及答案

2021年1月8日发(作者：曾幼诚)
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For those who make journeys across the world，the speed of travel today has turned
the countries into a series of ces between them appear no greater to a
modern traveler than those which once faced men as they walked from village to
planes fly people from one end of the earth to the other，allowing them a
freedom of movement undreamt of a hundred years ago.
Yet some people wonder if the revolution in travel has gone too far.A price has been
paid，they say，for the conquest (征服) of time
_is_somethin g_to_be_enjoyed，not_endured(忍受)．The boat offers
leisure and time enough to appreciate the ever-changing sights and sounds of a
journey.A journey by train also has a special charm about and forests and
wild，open plains sweeping past your carriage window create a grand view in which
time and distance mean board a plane，however，there is just the blank
blue of the sky filling the narrow windows of the soft lighting，in-flight
films and gentle music make up the only world you know，and the hours progress
slowly.
Then there is the time spent being “processed” at a modern are
conveyed like robots along walkways；baggage is weighed，tickets produced，
examined and produced yet again before the passengers move to another waiting
ys by rail and sea take longer，yes， but the hours devoted to being
“processed” at departure and arrival in airports are luckily wonder，then，
that the modern high-speed trains are winning back passengers from the airlines.
Man，however，is now a world traveler and cannot turn his back on the
working lives of too many people depend upon it；whole new industries have been
built around its design and holiday-maker，too，with limited time to
spend，patiently endures the busy airports and the limited space of the flight to gain
those extra hours and even days，relaxing in the controls people's lives；
time saved，in work or play，is the important thing—or so we are s those
first horsemen，riding free across the wild，open plains，were enjoying a better world
than the one we know could travel at will，and the clock was not their
master.
1．What does the writer try to express in Paragraph 1?
A．Travel by plane has speeded up the growth of villages.
B．The speed of modern travel has made distances relatively short.
C．The freedom of movement has helped people realize their dreams.
D．Man has been fond of traveling rather than staying in one place.
2．How does the writer support the underlined statement in Paragraph 2?
A．By giving instructions.
B．By analyzing cause and effect.
C．By following the order of time.
D．By giving examples.
3．According to Paragraph 3，passengers are turning back to modern high-speed trains
because ________.
A．they pay less for the tickets.
B．they feel safer during the travel.
C．they can enjoy highter speed of travel.
D．they don't have to waste time being “processed”.
4．What does the last sentence of the passage mean?
A．They could enjoy free and relaxing travel.
B．They needed the clock to tell the time.
C．They preferred traveling on horseback.
D．They could travel with their master.
B
Plan ahead to make your family trip run smoothly
Family vacations are cherished g children entertained on the
road or during a flight，however，can be best way to cut down on
anxiety？Plan ahead.
Avoid giving children snacks that contain sugar and caffeine. Sweet treats keep
them happy and quiet for five minutes，as it fills them with unusable energy that will
turn into crankiness (偏执) when the sugar wears fun，small snacks like
flavored baked chips，apple sauce，raisins，and granola bars—and top it off with a
little protein like cheese sticks to keep the blood sugar levels nice and steady.
Bring plenty of plastic or paper bags. This is the perfect time to put those spare
bags around the house to them in your purse or pocket，as well as in the
is a quick solution for garbage，diaper wrapping or motion sickness.
Avoid extra costs on bulk items you will need during the trip. When flying，
purchase bulk items like diapers，formula，and wipes at your the past，
it was convenient and free to check these ，each checked luggage item costs
$$25 or more on driving，do the opposite; take your bulk items to avoid
extra trips to the store when you arrive，which can help you avoid impulse travel
purchases.
Bring a full change of clothing for each child. Keep these items within fairly easy
a spill or mess happens，this will help parents avoid unexpected (and
unbudgeted) clothing purchases.
Travel planning can help make family vacations what they are supposed to be: Fun!
What are some of your favorite strategies for saving time and stress while traveling
with children?
Notes：
①diaper n．尿布 ②formula n．配方奶 ③wipe n．湿巾
1．Which of the following can keep the blood sugar levels nice and steady?
A．Coffee. B．Apple pie with sugar in it.
C．Candies. D．Cheese sticks.
2．Why should you bring plenty of plastic or paper bags during vacation?
A．Because you can use them to keep garbage，vomit (呕吐物) and wrap diaper.
B．Because they can prevent you from being stolen.
C．Because big bags can hold more items，which brings you much convenience.
D．Because they can save you $$25.
3．Which is the proper place for you to buy bulk items when driving?