The British people have just discovered a new country. It’s called the UK! More and more people are choosing to take their holidays in their own country rather than travel abroad.
In the late 1970s, air travel became affordable for the average family in the UK, and more and more British people started travelling abroad for their summer holidays (July-August). After all, the British weather isn’t very good, even in summer, so a lot of Britons leave the UK for a vacation. Particularly popular with families on a budget is the “package holiday”, where the cost of flights and accommodation are offered as one discounted price by travel agents.
In the 1980s and 1990s, young people in the UK became more wealthy. As a result, the Club 18-30 holiday became popular. Young people started to go abroad in groups, to places such as Spain and Greece. Once at their destination, they socialised with other groups of young people and had one long party.
British holidaying habits have begun to change, however. Climate change means that the UK now has a warmer climate than before, so people don’t always feel they need to go overseas to find good weather. Also, the world seems a less certain place as interconnected economies rise and fall, which means that the cost of foreign holidays is less predictable than it used to be. As a result, more and more Britons are choosing to spend their summer holidays in the UK.
In recent years, British hotels in areas such as the English Lake District have seen a large increase in bookings. That rise is mainly owing to the British staying in their own country for their holidays. In addition, for some foreign tourists, the UK is a cheaper place to visit than previously because of changes in the value of the British pound.
The UK has always been famous for its international explorers, but now it is starting to discover itself.
1.What is the feature of the Club 18-30 holiday?
A.Young people went abroad with their family.
B.Young people got lots of money from their family.
C.Young people took part in social activities abroad.
D.Travel agents offered a better discount to young people.
2.Why do British people prefer domestic holidays now?
A.They are wealthier and more social.
B.The global weather is becoming predictable.
C.The UK is famous for its beautiful scenery.
D.The expense on foreign holidays is unsteady.
3.How is the text mainly organized?
A.In order of frequency. B.In order of time.
C.In order of space. D.In order of importance.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Holidays and Habits B.Weather and Scenery
C.Travels and Economies D.Package Holiday and Culture
Every week, two converted blue buses packed with children’s books carefully drive along the streets of Kabul, avoiding areas where deadly explosions are common. These travelling libraries stop off at schools in different parts of the city, delivering a wealth of reading material directly to youngsters who have limited access to books.
“A lot of schools in our city don’t have access to something as basic as a library,” says Freshta Karim, a 27-year-old Oxford University graduate who was inspired to start Charmaghz, a non-profit organization, in her home city having grown up without many books herself. “We were trying to understand what we could do to promote critical thinking in our country.”
While for many people a bus or train journey presents a rare opportunity to get stuck into a book, in some cities public transport is being used as means of getting books to communities that need them most. Afghanistan, for example, has one of the world’s lowest literacy rates, with only three in 10 adults able to read, according to UNESCO. The majority of public schools in Kabul do not have libraries and the city’s libraries do not offer many children’s books. For Karim, buses were a cost-effective, efficient way to get books to children.
Charmarghz rents them from a state-owned bus company. “We go to nearby schools,” she says. “We try to stop inside communities rather than on the main streets where explosions often happen.”
The organization is funded by donations from local business and communities, and also rents a third bus that acts as a mobile cinema. Over 600 children visit the buses each day to read, socialise and play games. “They are often very excited,” she says. “Our biggest challenge is that so many children want to come inside the bus, but we can’t have all of them in one day.”
1.Why does Freshta Karim set up the organization?
A.To raise money for the poor. B.To recycle abandoned buses.
C.To build libraries for the local schools. D.To offer the children more reading opportunities.
2.What is special about Charmarghz?
A.It’s funded by UNESCO. B.It’s a state-owned organization.
C.It buys buses from a company. D.It aims to inspire critical thinking.
3.What is the most pressing problem for Charmarghz?
A.Deadly explosions. B.Poor public transport system.
C.Shortage of travelling libraries. D.Lack of support from the government.
4.Which of the following best describes Freshta Karim?
A.Caring and courageous. B.Humorous and ambitious.
C.Demanding and enthusiastic. D.Honest and hardworking.
Global Hotel Study: When to Book & How to Save
While vacation rentals are a great option for any trip, 56% of Americans prefer to stay in a hotel. Meanwhile, Americans are also looking for a stay that’s budget-friendly. Knowing that your day-to-day costs can be the biggest part of your travel budget, we’ve rounded up several tips on how to get the best price on your hotel.
Unlike with flights, those who wait until the last minute to book can often score a great deal on a hotel room. We found that booking your hotel 1-3 days in advance of your stay can save you between $15-20 per night when you’re staying somewhere in the US. For international trips, booking as little as 6 days ahead for a shorter stay can help you save around $6/night. With these points in mind, here’s our best advice on when to book your hotel and how to save.
When to Book | Domestic | International |
Cheapest Day to Book | Friday/ Saturday | Friday/Saturday |
Most Expensive Day to Book | Tuesday | Monday/Wednesday |
Cheapest Check-In Days | Sunday | Sunday or Tuesday |
Most Expensive Check-In Days | Friday | Saturday |
Our tips will help you create a good foundation for getting the best price possible when you search. And in order to be sure you’re getting the hotel you want, we’ve created powerful filters(筛选程序) that’ll narrow down all your options to the perfect one. These are the most popular filters used on KAYAK.
Whatever your plans are for your next stay, we’ll search hundreds of travel and hotel sites at once. So you can be confident you found the best price on the perfect hotel.
1.Which is the best way to save money while traveling in America?
A.Book on Friday and check in on Sunday.
B.Book on Monday and check in on Friday.
C.Book on Saturday and check in on Monday.
D.Book on Saturday and check in on Thursday.
2.Which factor is most valued according to KAYAK?
A.Swimming pool. B.Included breakfast.
C.Free Internet access. D.View from hotel room.
3.Where is this text most likely from?
A.A report. B.A website.
C.A research paper. D.A magazine.
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1.表示你的歉意；
2. 解释失约原因； '
3.重新约定时间。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧ )，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Our class joined in a meaningful activity during the winter vacation. First, we went to visit the old lady who lived all alone. Some chatted with her while others help do a thorough cleaning for us. When the work was done, the house looked real neat and tidy. Then we went to the sport center, where all equipment needed polished. We set out to work at once. At no time everything was dust-free. Having done all this, we saw a pleasant community than before. Tiring as we were, we felt happy as all of our work was paid off.
I glanced at the magazine covers while paying for some goods. Then I _______ Taraji P. Henson confidently on the cover of a magazine. The caption _______ All I can be is me. " Considering that I run a non-profit organization _______ positive perception（认识）of the body and encouraging people to accept their bodies, I'm _______about that it took me so long to know it.
I used to make _______ on my mom that she looked young for her age； her skin didn't have lots of _______ , and she had few age spots. But I suddenly realized with a _______ eye that day that I had been _______ forcing a young value system on my mom. So I _______ for telling her that, and she accepted with a smile.
I want my mom to grow old, feel the ________ to age and enjoy everything during the process. It's a privilege to grow older ________ ,we lose sight of this when we are ________ with countless perfect pictures of aging women and anti-aging fever. The phenomenon ________ a larger cultural problem that the perfected and forever ________appearance has become the norm—or ________ the popular norm.
Now I value the ________ older women have acquired through their life experiences. I believe we need to celebrate them for what they've ________in life. I want to see older women ________ as themselves with loose skin, grey hair and everything else that comes.
Wanting to be________to others isn't a bad want, but our culture's addiction to staying young has destroyed an entire age group of women. To restate the magazine's __________ ,let women actually be themselves.
1.A.noticed B.thought C.admired D.watched
2.A.wrote B.read C.showed D.concluded
3.A.learning B.promoting C.influencing D.representing
4.A.pleased B.satisfied C.worried D.embarrassed
5.A.appeals B.donations C.responses D.comments
6.A.wrinkles B.marks C.scars D.blackheads
7.A.cautious B.sharp C.fresh D.cold
8.A.deliberately B.aimlessly C.abruptly D.unintentionally
9.A.sighed B.apologized C.scared D.complained
10.A.freedom B.urge C.duty D.risk
11.A.Besides B.Therefore C.Otherwise D.However
12.A.surrounded B.crowded C.frozen D.buried
13.A.describes B.worsens C.indicates D.handles
14.A.confident B.youthful C.fashionable D.gentle
15.A.at length B.at last C.at least D.at most
16.A.beauty B.honor C.peace D.wisdom
17.A.lost B.abandoned C.weathered D.changed
18.A.show up B.show off C.hold on D.hold back
19.A.important B.similar C.attractive D.unique
20.A.cover B.caption C.theme D.picture
