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A wonderful Cornish self catering holiday cottage Cider Cottage is the perfect place to escape and unwind.
It is ideally located to explore and enjoy all that Cornwall has to offer.
Cider Cottage sleeps five in a lovely countryside setting, with all home comforts. Recently fully renovated to a high standard, the Cottage was awarded a 4 Star rating by Visit England.
It is a detached property full of character, with exposed feature stone walls and ceiling beams.
In the past the building was used to store and crush apples to produce local Cornish cider.
One step inside the door and you will know you have found somewhere special to spend your holiday.
Cider Cottage has three comfortable bedrooms, of which the Master bedroom has a king size bed and an en-suite bathroom.
A spacious fully equipped Kitchen and Dining room fitted with a ceramic hob and oven, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and tumble dryer. We also supply all those kitchen essentials that you won’t want to pack.
Down a flight of steps is the large cosy Lounge, with exposed feature stone walling and beams that date back hundreds of years.
Set between the south Cornwall coast and enigmatic Bodmin Moor, in lovely countryside, Cider Cottage is just 1 mile from the historic town of Liskeard and a short drive from the lovely fishing village of Looe with its wonderful sandy beach.
The cottage is ideal for families and couples alike, whether you just want to relax or enjoy the wide variety of activities and attractions or nearby outdoor pursuits such as cycling and horseriding.
The ancient market town of Liskeard has a choice of cafes, restaurants, takeaways, pubs & supermarkets. A main line Railway Station also serves the town, giving the opportunity for car free days out.
【小题１】How can Cider Cottage be described as?
A. Unique, attractive and well-designed.
B. Suitable, mysterious and well-located.
C. Relaxing, convenient and well-furnished.
D. Practical, comfortable and well-managed.
【小题２】According to the information given, Cider Cottage is ________.
A. in the center of town
B. far away from the seaside
C. for sale at the moment
D. suitable for a family of five
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Wonderful holiday cottages across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are available. When you choose your next holiday cottage, the following may strike your eyes.
Large holiday cottages for special occasions
We have over 30 cottages for eight or more people. These are great for celebrations with friends and family. You could head to Devon and stay in one of the county’s most important houses, Shute Barton, where we can even provide details of the local cook that can come to the cottage and cook a delicious meal to make your stay even more special. One of our newest cottages is Thorington Hall in Suffolk, and it’s the largest in our collection. If you fancy something a little bit different, you can visit the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage.
Dog friendly cottages In Cornwall
Cornwall is a great place for dog walking with miles of coastline and beaches waiting to be explored and our dog friendly holiday cottages are on the doorstep on some of these places. We share just a selection of our dog friendly cottages across Cornwall. Click here 
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Easter bank holiday cottage
We have cottages perfect for a gathering with family or friends if you’re looking for some peaceful time away. You could spend the Easter bank holiday weekend in a holiday cottage on the beautiful coast around Cornwall or Pembrokeshire.
Songbird Hideaway
This cosy heart-warming cottage is the perfect romantic retreat, situated near the hamlet of Penrhos and close to the town of Pwllheli, featuring appealing views towards Cardigan Bay. Couples can escape the busyness of their everyday lifestyle and enjoy the delights of this compact yet beautifully presented accommodation.
1.Where can you enjoy the door-to-door service by a local cook?
A. Shute Barton. B. Thorington Hall in Suffolk.
C. Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage. D. Easter bank holiday cottage.
2.How can you learn more information for the holidays with your pet dogs?
A. By fax. B. By phone.
C. By post. D. By Internet.
3.Which place is convenient for a romantic holiday?
A. Songbird Hideaway.
B. Pembrokeshire holiday cottage.
C. Dog friendly cottage in Cornwall.
D. Large holiday cottage for special occasions.
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A Wonderful Christmas Gift
Ann and her mother had lived in a small cottage as long as Ann could ．
Christmas was so close．Ann wished she could get a new with lace as a wonderful Christmas gift．But Ann did not want to ask her Mom for a new dress．She knew how hard her mom worked to both ends meet．Maybe she could make a —maybe Santa Claus would come…
It was not just gift that Ann．It was her mother．Nowadays she was working overtime and looked and worn out．
The days passed and soon it was Christmas Eve．Ann went to bed with a heart．She knew that there would be gifts for her．
Ring…．Ring…Ann jumped，hearing alarm．
She suddenly remembered it’s Christmas day．Without much hope she looked there were any gifts for her．Wonder of wonders! There lay a beautiful packet with a red ribbon．
Ann opened the package．It was a pretty frock with attractive lace．The material was soft and silky the hard material of the dresses she usually wore．
She checked the gift carefully to who gave her the frock．Suddenly a small piece of paper fell out．Ann started to read the note．
“Dear Ann，
This frock is gifted to you for being a good girl．Hope you continue to do good things and help your mother．
Yours，
Santa Claus”
Ann felt that there was something about this note．She the note carefully. Then it struck her．She realized this is her mother's．Her mother had worked overtime to money to buy this expensive sift．Ann was happy beyond ．She knew that she is the girl to have such a wonderful mother as a wonderful Christmas gift.
1.A．remember B．imagine C．think D．speak
2.A．packet B．hat C．doll D．dress
3.A．earn B．make C．put D．get
4.A．promise B．decision C．plan D．wish
5.A. worried B．discouraged C．ashamed D．surprised
6.A．happy B．energetic C．pale D. miserable
7.A．1ight B．heavy C．tired D. cheering
8.A．few B．some C．no D．any
9.A．if B．though C．as D．because
10.A．attached B．tied C．packed D．carried
11.A．patiently B．calmly C．excitedly D. quietly
12.A．1ike B．unlike C．dislike D．1ikely
13.A．point out B．bring out C．hand out D．find out
14.A．carelessly B．nervously C．eagerly D．disappointedly
15.A．familiar B．similar C．strange D．unique
16.A．1ooked into B．made use of C．wrote down D．took away
17.A．dress B．handwriting C．note D．packet
18.A．offer B．win C．spend D．save
19.A．reach B．praise C．words D．power
20.A．best B．poorest C．greatest D．luckiest
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Hiring a self-drive car really adds to the enjoyment of your holiday. There are so many places of interest to visit. And if you enjoy seeing more than just the city centre, there’s no better way to explore than by car.
| Hire Charges |
| What’s included | What’s not included |
| ● Unlimited mileage (里程数). ● Expenses on oil, maintenance ( 保养 ) and | ● Personal accident insurance. ● Garaging, petrol, parking and traffic fines. |
| Repairs, which will be repaid on production of invoices (发票). ● Full insurance cover but exclusive of personal | |
Conditions of Hire
1. The shortest rental period at these especially low prices is three days. For prices and for periods of one or two days you only see our representative at the hotel.
2. Car hire must be booked six weeks or more before arrival in London to guarantee a car. But if you have been unable to make a booking in advance, please see our representative at the hotel who may still be ab le to help you.
3. The car types on the sheet are examples of the types of cars in each price range, but a particular car cannot be guaranteed.
4. Upon delivery the driver(s) will be asked to sign the car hire company’s Conditions of Hire.
5. If you decide to hire a car, just fill in the Booking Form and return it to us. A booking fee of ￡12 as part of the car hire cost is required.
6. Should you be forced to cancel your car hire booking after payment in full (two weeks before date of hire), a cancellation charge of ￡12 will be made.
1.According to the advertisement, what will a car hirer pay extra money for?
A. The cost of repairs to the car.
B. The cost of maintenance of the car.
C. Insurance against damage to the car.
D. Insurance against injury to the driver.
2.If you hire a car for four days, .
A. you are offered a particular car
B. you are offered a car at a special price
C. you are guaranteed an enjoyable holiday
D. you are guaranteed a onetime airport pick-up
3.The following statements are true EXCEPT .
A. you can make a booking in advance
B. you are required to fill in a form before you hire a car
C. you can ask for canceling the booking anytime by paying extra￡12
D. you have to pay a booking fee when you hire a car from the company
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—You seem to have had a wonderful holiday!
—Yes. Really nice days during the May Day Holiday. My parents and I ______ to several tourist spots.
— Lucky you!
A.are driving B.had driven C.drove D.have been driving
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—You seem to have had a wonderful winter holiday!
—Yes．Really warm days during the Spring Festival．My parents and I _____ to several tourist spots．
A．are driving B．drove
C．have been driving D．will drive
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I wondered if anyone had experienced such an unexpected trip as I had.
The day of my holiday arrived, but I wasn’t looking forward to it. I had little money and had only been able to afford to stay with my Aunt Rosa in Spain. So, I wasn’t really excited as I knew exactly what it was going to be like: lots of noisy cousins, and Aunt Rosa begging me to take her for a ride.
After I had checked in, I made my way slowly to the departure gate. As I was waiting to board the plane, I kept thinking about my ideal holiday destination: Jamaica, with its long, sandy beaches and crystal clear water.
As soon as the plane took off, I fell fast asleep and only woke to the sound of the announcement: “Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts, as we will shortly be landing in Kingston.” I froze in my seat. Was I dreaming? Kingston? Jamaica? I had boarded the wrong plane!
Immediately after the plane landed, I explained the situation to the authorities. It seems there were also three other passengers heading for Spain. Apparently it had been the airline’s fault, since the flight numbers for Spain and Jamaica were exactly the same! Therefore, with no flight back to London for a week, the airline had no choice but to pay for our stay.
So there I was, lying on the beach, enjoying the music and the marvelous food of Jamaica! As for Aunt Rosa, I suppose she just had to live without me!
1.Why did the writer choose to spend her holiday with her aunt in Spain?
A. She missed her cousins very much.
B. She could hardly afford any better trip.
C. Her aunt begged her to go there.
D. Spain was her ideal destination.
2.In the text, the writer ended up _________.
A. flying to London immediately
B. heading for Spain from Jamaica
C. enjoying a free beach holiday
D. complaining to the authorities
3.Which of the following might be the best title of the text?
A. A Well-Planned Trip B. A Terrible Adventure
C. A Nice Dream D. A Lucky Mistake
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I've had many wonderful holidays，but my favorite memory is that of a few summer weeks spent in Italy when I was about 13.My mom had to go to a clinic there for treatment，and we all went together as a family and took the opportunity to have a beautiful vacation as well.It was the first time abroad for me and it was a vacation that broadened my perspective，taught me a lot，and helped shape a bit of who I am today.
Although we did visit many famous places in northern Italy，we stayed mostly in a little town where some friends of my parents lived.Nothing helped me understand Italian culture better than my stay in this picturesque，almost magical town that many haven't even heard of.
Thanks to the holiday spent in Italy，I，quite a shallow girl，also discovered my passion for music，which stayed alive in me to this day and will probably stay forever.My parents' friends had a son，Ricardo，who was a pianist.Dad had repeatedly but unsuccessfully tried to make me study an instrument and stick to it.However，when I heard Ricardo play，I instantly fell in love with music and felt a great desire to learn it.Ricardo taught me the first song I ever played on the piano，a silly，playful little tune that I still know by heart.
We took a short trip to the Italian Alps at some point.I had never seen such majestic beauty before! The snowcovered peaks，the intimidating rocks，the fresh，harsh air — what an experience! And what I remember impressed me the most was the fact that，although this was a popular touristic area，the region was incredibly clean，still “natural”，with places that seemed to never have been touched by humans.Then，the shallow teen that I was learned what a real treasure nature is and how important it is to protect it.
1.What was the main purpose for the author and her family to go to Italy?
A.To cure the author's mother of her illness.
B.To have a family reunion while travelling.
C.To broaden and shape the author's perspective.
D.To experience and learn from another culture.
2.What contributed to the author's passion for music?
A.Her father's instructions.
B.Ricardo's performance.
C.The piano she played on.
D.The local music culture.
3.The trip to the Italian Alps helped the author learn to ________．
A.stick to her own passion
B.balance between cultures
C.get rid of her shallowness
D.cherish and protect nature
4.What would be the best title of the text?
A.My Favorite Holiday Memory
B.A Trip Shaping My Personality
C.Lessons from a Foreign Culture
D.My Passion for Music and Nature
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I’ll never forget the most wonderful holiday ________ we stayed in the country with my grandparents.
A．when B．which
C．where D．that
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