New Zealand Cruise (游轮) & Australian Open Ten...

New Zealand Cruise (游轮) & Australian Open Tennis

Includes tickets to the Women’s and Men’s Finals at the Australian Open

Number of days: 16 days (Leaving: 31 January 2020)

This holiday serves up the perfect experience for any tennis fan with tickets to the Australian Open, hotel stays in Melbourne and Sydney and a cruise around New Zealand’s coastline.

Discover your itinerary (日程安排)

Dayl-4 Melbourne (Hotel stay & Australian Open)

Melbourne is famous for its markets, where you’ll find everything from local produce to arts and fashion. During your stay, experience all the excitement of the Australian Open, one of the world’s most exciting sports tournaments and 2020’s first Grand Slam (大满贯). With tickets to the Men’s and Women’s Finals, you’ll see the best tennis stars in the world compete for glory in game like no other.

Day 5-8 Sydney (Hotel stay)

Sydney is far more than the Opera House, Harbor Bridge and inviting beaches. Walk along the coastal paths, with rock pools, where you can watch surfers ride the waves.

Day 9-12 At sea

Day 13 Milford Sound (Scenic cruising)

You’ll travel through amazing natural beauty in South West New Zealand, where mountain tops are shown in mirror-smooth waters. In this important wildlife habitat, you could see a Little Blue penguin (企鹅) or two, as you travel past the breathtaking sight.

Day 14 Dunedin

Don’t miss the gardens at Larnach Castle, including the Serpentine Walk, the Alice Lawn and a native plant path; a true dream for plant lovers.

Day 15 Tauranga

As you sail into Tauranga’s scenic harbor, you’ll pass Mount Maunganui, a dead volcano crossed with walking paths and dotted with hot saltwater pools.

Day 16 Auckland

1.In which city can you buy the local produce of Australia?

A.Melbourne. B.Sydney.

C.Dunedin. D.Tauranga.

2.When will you be able to see the dead volcano?

A.On Day 8. B.On Day 13.

C.On Day 14. D.On Day 15.

3.The tour is mainly designed for __________.

A.sports stars B.tennis fans

C.surfers D.climbers

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         Active New Zealand

Adventure tours in New Zealand and South America

website: www.activenewzealand.com/

phone: 1-800-661-9073

Destinations: South Pacific, New Zealand, South America, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica

Activities: Bicycling, Mountain, Road, Cross-Country/Touring, Sea-kayaking, Hiking & Trekking, Backpacking, Exploring, Day hiking, Family, Scuba & Snorkeling, Rainforest, Wildlife, Walking

Adventure Life

Exceptional travel in Latin America and Antarctica

website: www.adventure-life.com/

phone: 1-800-344-6118

Destinations: Antarctica, South America, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Central America, Belize, Costa Rica, Panama

Activities: Kayaking, Rafting, Sea-kayaking, Hiking & Trekking, Backpacking, Exploring, Day hiking, Multisport, Cultural, Archaeological, Historical, Scuba & Snorkeling, Nature, Rainforest, Wildlife, Eco-focused, Culture-focused, Expedition Cruising

Adventure Spirit / Travel Network

Adventure tour operator + Travel agency

website: www.adventurespirit.net.au/

phone: 800-492-0257

Destinations: Asia, Europe, South Pacific, Antarctica, Africa, South America, North America

Activities: Bicycling, Paddle sport, Snow sport, Hiking & Trekking, Caving, Family, Multisport, Cultural, Beach & Water sport, Scuba & Snorkeling, Nature, Photography, Safari, Geo-tourism, Fishing & Fishing Lodges, Sailing & Cruise, Other, Expedition Cruising, Space, Educational, Walking, Horseback/Dude Ranch, Self-Drive, Around the World Tours

53. Which of the following are NOT country names?

A. Argentina & Costa Rica            B. Bolivia & Chile

C. Peru & New Zealand               D. Safari & Scuba

54. Which of the following statements is True according to the three advertisements?

A. If your are interested in history, you can click www.adventure-life.com/ for more information.

B. Both Travel Network and Adventure Life can take you to Africa.

C. If your want to enjoy Beach & Water sport, you can call 1-800-661-9073.

D. Active New Zealand can provide you adventure tours in New Zealand and Antarctica

55. If Jackson wants to travel around the world, he can call ___________.

A. 1-800-661-9073                 B. 1-800-344-6118

C. 800-492-0257                   D. none of the above

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Where was the man from?

A. Australia.　　 B. New Zealand.　　 C. England.

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Although the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have English as an official language, the United States does not have an official language. This is how it’s possible to become a US citizen without speaking English. Canada also has French as an official language, though it is mostly spoken in the province of Quebec. Because many of the English speakers who originally inhabited (居住) Canada came from the US, there is little difference in the American and Canadian dialects of English. Similarly, Australian and New Zealand English have few differences, except Australia was originally settled as a penal colony (流放地) and New Zealand was not.

British colonialism has spread English all over the world, and it still holds prestige (影响力) in South Africa, India, and Singapore, among other nations. In South Africa, English became an official language, along with Afrikaans and 9 African languages, in the 1996 constitution (宪法). However, only 3% of the country’s 30 million people are native English speakers. Twenty percent are descendants (后代) of Dutch farmers who speak Afrikaans, and the rest are native Africans.

India became independent from Britain in 1947, and the English language was supposed to be phased out (淘汰) by 1965. However, today English and Hindi are the official languages. Indian English is characterized (具有…的特征) by treating mass nouns as count nouns, frequent use of the “isn’t it?” tag, use of more compounds, and a different use of prepositions. In Singapore, Chinese, Malay and Indian languages have an effect on the form of English spoken. Everyone is taught English in the school system, but there are a few differences from British English as well. Mass nouns are treated as count nouns, “use to” means usually, and no articles (冠词) are used before occupations (职业).

1.Why can people become a US citizen without speaking English?

A.Different languages are spoken in the US.

B.The US doesn’t have an official language.

C.They can speak their own language there.

D.They can learn English there.

2.Compared with Australian English, the English spoken by New Zealanders 　　　　 .

A.is closer to American English B.is a kind of old English

C.is very similar in many ways D.is different from British English

3.What do we know about South Africa?

A.It has 11 different official languages.

B.English is its only official language.

C.20 percent of its people are native English speakers.

D.English is becoming less important there.

4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.The Indians are poor with English grammar.

B.Singaporean English is similar to Indian English.

C.People in Singapore tend to misuse count nouns.

D.English is a required subject in Singaporean schools.

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New　 Zealand

1.Which of the following is a fact about New Zealand?

A. 20% of the population being Maoris

B. Four million white people

C. About 1600 km south of the Equator

D. Nearly 1/3 of the country being plains

2.The country’s population is mainly made up of 　　　　　 .

A. the white people and the Polynesians

B. the white people and the “pakeha”

C. the Maoris and the white people

D. the Maoris and the Polynesians

3.When did the white people begin to live in New Zealand?

A. 1000 years ago　　 B. 200 years ago

C. 85 years ago　　 D. 50 years ago

4.What do the Maoris value most in life?

A. Living in small villages

B. Developing farming skills

C. Keeping their own culture

D. Taking up government jobs

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New Zealand’s chief conservation (环保) officer, Lou Sanson, caused an argument in October by suggesting that it should be time to start charging tourists for entering national parks. New Zealanders are keen fans of these parks. Many would be annoyed at having to pay. But many also worry about the incoming foreign tourists who have been seeking the same fun.

In 2016 New Zealand hosted 3.5m tourists from overseas; by 2022 more than 4.5m are expected every year — about the same as the country’s population. Tourism has become the biggest export. The national parks, which make up about one-third of the country, are a huge draw. About half of the foreign tourists visit one. They are keen to experience the natural beauty promised by the country’s “100% Pure New Zealand” advertising campaign (and shown off in the film adaptations of “The Lord of the Rings”

and　 “The Hobbit”, which were shot in New Zealand’s breath-taking wilderness).

But for every happy foreign couple posting for a selfie next to a tuatara (楔齿蜥) there is a New

Zealander who remembers the way things used to be — when you could walk the tracks without running into crowds at every clearing. Many locals now wonder why their taxes, as they see it, are paying for someone else’s holiday. Mr. Sanson would seem to agree. Entry fees could be used to upgrade facilities such as car parks and trails. A charge could also help reduce numbers at some of the popular locations by making it cheaper to use lesser-known, but no less beautiful, trails far away from home.

Some are not so sure it would work. Hugh Logan, a former chief of conservation for the government who now runs a mountain climbing club, worries it would cost too much to employ staff to take money from hikers at entrances. It would also be difficult to prevent tourists from entering the parks without paying.

Some argue that it would be easier to charge visitors a “conservation tax” when they enter the country. The Green Party, the third-largest in parliament (议会), says that adding around NZ$18 ($12.50) is still acceptable to foreign tourists. But some travel companies don’t quite agree with the idea. They note that tourists already contribute around NZ$1.1bn through the country’s 15% sales tax. Better, such firms say, to use foreign tourists’ contribution to this tax for the protection of the parks.

Among the fiercest critics of a charge are those who point out that free access to wilderness areas is an important principle for New Zealanders. It is documented in a National Parks Act (法案) which inspires almost constitution-like devotion among the country’s nature-lovers. Mr. Sanson has a rocky path ahead.

1.Why do some people support charging tourists visiting national parks?

A. Breath-taking wilderness deserves higher charge.

B. Locations become more popular because of movies.

C. Tourists have disturbed the peace of the locals.

D. The government needs more money to upgrade facilities.

2.What does the underlined word “draw” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. Shelter. B. Attraction

C. Business D. Puzzle.

3.Which of the following may Hugh Logan agree with?

A. It may not be easy to collect the entry fee in some cases.

B. It would be more practical to charge at the border of the country.

C. It would be more acceptable if only foreign visitors are charged.

D. It may not be reasonable to charge as tourists have already paid taxes.

4.What type of writing is this passage?

A. social documentary. B. A news report.

C. A scientific paper. D. A travel leaflet.

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Australia and New Zealand’s health organizations have given their advice on when to use sunscreen (防晒霜), suggesting Australians apply it every day to avoid bad health effects.

A Sunscreen Summit took place in the Australian State of Queensland. During the summit, representatives from some of Australia’s leading research, medical and public health organizations examined the evidence on sunscreen use the determined that in most parts of the country it is beneficial to apply sunscreen every day.

“Up until now, public health organizations have recommended applying sunscreen ahead of planned outdoor activities but haven’t recommended applying it every day as part of a morning routine (惯例),” professor Rachel Neale from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute said. “In recent years, it has become clear that the DNA damage causes skin cancer and melanoma (黑色素瘤), which is caused by repeated small exposure to sunlight over a period of time,” Neale said. “In Australia, we get a lot of sun exposure from everyday activities such as walking to the bus stop or train station,” Neale said.

A study showed that one in two Australians believed it was unhealthy and potentially dangerous to use sunscreen every day. However, Terry Slevin from the Public Health Association of Australia says it is wrong. “There is consistent and compelling evidence that sunscreens are safe,” Slevin said. “Importantly, medical trials have found that people who use sunscreen daily have the same levels of vitamin D as those who don’t,” Slevin added.

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, which is made worse by the country’s close to Antarctica where there is a hole in the ozone layer (臭氧层), letting in higher numbers of UV rays.

1.What made Australian health organizations advise Australians to use sunscreen?

A.The makers of sunscreen.

B.Australian government.

C.The Sunscreen Summit.

D.New Zealand’s researchers.

2.What is not recommended before the Sunscreen Summit?

A.Using sunscreen as a morning routine.

B.Using sunscreen before outdoor activities.

C.Reducing the use of sunscreen.

D.Reducing outdoor activities.

3.What is the misunderstanding of many Australians?

A.Sunscreen will never take effect.

B.Sunscreen is bad for people’s health.

C.People using sunscreen have the same levels of vitamin.

D.D. People using sunscreen won’t have skin cancer.

4.Which of the following best explains “compelling” underlined in paragraph 4?

A.Interesting. B.Disappointing.

C.Boring. D.Convincing.

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The City of Christchurch, New Zealand was struck by a 7.1­magnitude earthquake on the early morning of Saturday, September 4,2010.

No tsunami alert was reported. The country's army troops were on standby to assist victims and disaster recovery operation. New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key, flew to the affected area to inspect and assess the situation of the damaged city. The Prime Minister said that the full assessment of the damages would possibly take months to know the severity of damages. Based from his assessment on what he saw in the area, it could cost at least 2 billion New Zealand dollars or US$1.4 billion for reconstruction.

“An absolute miracle that no one died，” Prime Minister John Key said. Two were seriously injured from this quake and thousands of local residents were awakened after being shaken at 4:35 a.m. of that Saturday.

There were people trapped inside the damaged buildings but fortunately none were reported dead from the rubble of the damaged buildings.

“We're all feeling scared—we've just had some significant aftershocks，” a survivor told TV One News. “Tonight we're just people in the face of a massive natural disaster, trying to help each other and we're grateful we haven't lost a life.”

GNS Science reported 29 aftershocks within the 14 hours after the quake, with strength from magnitude 3.7 to 5.4.

New_Zealand_is_no_stranger_to_earthquakes. The country experiences more than 14,000 earthquakes a year—but only about 150 are felt by people.

“Many buildings here were built with earthquake protection measures. However, in most cities in developing countries, people build how they want to and there're no building controls to force them to build to a higher standard that's safe，” Andrew Charleson, an architecture professor at Victoria University of Wellington told CNN.

1.How many people were killed in the New Zealand earthquake on September 4, 2010?

A. 250,000. B. 29. C. 2. D. 0.

2.After the earthquake, all of the following occurred EXCEPT that ________.

A. a number of aftershocks broke out

B. army troops were there to help

C. no people were injured or killed

D. the full assessment of the damages can't take in a short time

3.What does the underlined sentence mean?

A. Earthquakes break out frequently in New Zealand.

B. The earthquakes breaking out in New Zealand are very strange.

C. The earthquakes breaking out in New Zealand are unusual.

D. Earthquakes rarely hit New Zealand.

4.What's the main idea of the passage?

A. No one was ever killed in earthquakes in New Zealand.

B. A massive earthquake struck the city of Christchurch of New Zealand.

C. New Zealand has strict laws to guarantee the buildings' safety.

D. A miracle happened in the terrible earthquake.

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What is standard English? Is it spoken in Britain, the US, Canada, Australia, India and New Zealand? Believe it or not, there is no such thing as standard English. Many people believe the English spoken on TV 1. the radio is standard English. This is because in the early days of radio, those who 2.(report) the news were expected to speak excellent English. However, on TV and the radio you will hear differences in the way people speak.

When people use words and 3.(expression) different from the “standard language”, it is 4.(call) a dialect. American English5.(have) many dialects, especially the Midwestern, southern, African American and Spanish dialects. Even in some parts6. the USA, two people from neighboring towns speak a little 7.(different). American English has so many dialects because people have come from all over the world. Geography also plays a part in 8. (make) dialects. Some people 9.live in the mountains of the eastern USA speak with an older kind of English dialect. When Americans moved from one place to another, they took their dialects with 10.(they).

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According to the Guinness Book of World Records, a Sitka Spruce, growing on New Zealand’s southernmost island, is the loneliest and most distant tree on Earth. Not only is it the only tree on Campbell Island, but the nearest other tree can be found over 200 kilometers away.

Located (位于) about 700 km south of Bluff, Campbell Island is one of the harshest places in the world. With strong winds blowing almost all year round, less than 600 hours of sunshine and only 40 days per year without rain, it ‘ s not exactly a perfect place to live.

It is believed that this Sitka Spruce was planted by Lord Ranfurly, a former governor of New Zealand, sometime between 1901 and 1907. According to some sources, he realized that the environment was too bad, so he took the first step to cover it in forest. His idea was never going to work because of the terrible climate of the area.

Apart from being the loneliest tree on Earth, the Sitka Spruce of Campbell Island has a series of other particularities. First of all, its shape makes it look more like a huge cauliflower (花椰菜) than a tree. This is believed to have been caused by the repeated cutting every year, for decades. Luckily, no one has been cutting the tree down over the last six decades and it has grown to a height of over 10 meters.

Another interesting thing about the world’s loneliest tree is that, though it is over 100 years old, it has never produced cones (球果), which suggests the tree has remained in a permanently young state.

The Sitka Spruce of Campbell Island was recently in the news for helping researchers make sure that the Earth has entered an entirely new age, the Anthropocene (人类世).

Who knew a lonely tree growing 200 km away from its nearest cousins could be so interesting?

1.What makes the Sitka Spruce set a world record?

A. Its height.　　 B. Its old age.

C. Its special shape.　　 D. Its location.

2.What does the underlined word “harshest” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. Farthest.　　 B. Hardest.　　 C. Loneliest.　　 D. Hottest.

3.Why did Lord Ranfurly plant Sitka Spruces on the Campbell Island?

A. To improve this place.　　 B. To experiment with the tree.

C. In memory of his achievement.　　 D. To help with researchers’ study.

4.What affected the shape of the Sitka Spruce according to the text?

A. Strong winds.　　 B. Animals’ eating.

C. People’s cutting.　　 D. Poor soil.

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