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A lot of hiking holidays sound e_____________, 1.___________

but the r___________(现实)is often very different. 2.__________

Hiking trips can be _________(不舒适的)and even  3.___________

dangerous.However,at A________2000 we feel that we 4.__________

understand the n______of hikers.All our guides have5.___________

several years of __________(经验) in       6.__________

__________(带领)hiking trips in the Himalayas.   7.___________

They know all the best_________(路线)and the best   8.___________

places to camp.We also realize that hiking can be hard

work and believe that hikers need our help.As well as

the group guide,all teams have cooks and porters.While

on the hiking trip,our cooks prepare__________(可口的) 9.___________

meals.And our porters carry your_________(行李),which10.___________

means that you can simply enjoy the hiking action.

 

Ice Hotel Quebec, located 30 minutes west of Downtown Quebec City, Canada, is only open during the winter season. The hotel is made entirely of ice. The two galleries at the Ice Hotel Quebec feature events such as ice painting and ice sculpture(冰雕) competitions.

         Things to Do

         Guests have a choice of different winter vacation activities, including cross-country skiing, ice skating, dog sledding (狗拉雪橇)， ice fishing and sliding(滑行). Ice Hotel Quebec has a sauna( 桑拿浴)，so remember to pack your bathing suit.

         Rooms & Suites(套房)

         The hotel offers 18 rooms and 14 theme suites built from 12,000 tons of snow and 400 tons of ice. The walls at Ice Hotel Quebec are four feet thick and allow the hotel to keep a temperature of -2℃ to -5℃.

         The furniture at the hotel is made of snow and ice, including the beds. The beds are equipped with a thick foam mattress(泡沫床垫)and an extra thick sleeping bag. That is enough to prevent you from catching a cold.

         Vacation Tip

         Ice Hotel Quebec offers 30-minute guided public tours daily from 10:30am to 4:30pm. It costs $15 CAD for adults, $7.5 for children (under eight), $13for students\seniors (above sixty), and $42 for families.

         Plan This Vacation

         Ice Hotel Quebec-Canada will be open for its sixth season from January 5^th to April 1^st. Costs for overnight stays start at $199CAD per person.

         If you’re looking for something really different to do on your next trip, think creatively and plan to visit the truly unusual Ice Hotel Quebec!

1.If you visit the Ice Hotel, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT___________.

A. going fishing                             B. going skating

C. appreciating ice sculptures             D. holding an ice party

2.Sleeping is not a problem in the Ice Hotel because ____________.

A. the rooms are made of ice

B. the temperature is as high as -2℃

C. the sleeping bags are warm

D. the walls are four feet thick

3.If Mr. Smith attends a 30-minute public tour with his wife and seven-year-old twin sons, he should pay at least_________.

A. $37.5 CAD              B. $45 CAD                 C. $42CAD                  D. $199 CAD

 

The tough economy is bringing new shoppers to the secondhand market. Plato’s Closet in Charlotte, NC is a private company which mainly buys and sells used clothes. While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and sophisticated (高雅时尚的) brands for women, most of their stock applies to adults. Plato's Closet targets teens and those in their 20s.Plato's Closet, with stores in Matthews and the university area, sells clothes and accessories (装饰品) that are currently popular at up to 70 percent off retail prices (零售价).
The two hottest brands, for buying and selling, are Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch. Even though the offerings tend to be suitable for young people, there are a variety of shoppers at Plato's Closet of varying ages. Women in their 30s; 40s and older could easily find a purse, jacket or piece of jewelry they like.
Customer Beth Gibbs, 52, who has three teenage daughters, said she used to shop at name-brand stores, but “this year I'm shopping more in secondhand stores”, because of the economy.
If you're selling
Unlike higher-end resale stores which usually work on consignment (寄售), Plato's Closet buys on the spot.
Items can be gently used, but must be in very good condition.
Clothes should be less than two years old and styles should be the same as those still being sold at the shopping center.
There is no negotiation; prices are set company-wide. If what you sell amounts to $30 or less, they'll give you cash. More than that, you'll get a Visa cash card.
Secondhand success
Don't get discouraged if you can't find something on your first trip. Resale shops are always getting new lists of goods and change their styles with each season.
Be sure to check each piece carefully before buying.
Price comparison
Jackets: New York & Company black blazer, $12; retail: $37.
Pants: Express Editor-style pants, $12; retail: $69.90.
Shoes: Nine West black peep-toe pumps, $12; retail: $89.
Jewelry: Necklaces, $3-$5; retail: $18-$30. (365)
【小题1】What is the difference between Plato's Closet and other resale shops?

A．They offer service for people of different ages.

B．The offerings in Plato's Closet are more expensive.

C．Plato's Closet only offers high-end brands for women.

D．Plato's Closet also sells books to the customers.

【小题2】Which of the following about Plato's Closet is NOT true?

A．Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch are the two hottest brands in Plato's Closet.

B．Only young people can buy proper clothes and accessories in Plato's Closet.

C．Goods in Plato's Closet are sold at up to 70 percent off retail prices.

D．Plato's Closet targets teens and those in their 20s.

【小题3】In Plato s Closet, which of the following is not accepted?

A．Items you sell must be. in very good condition.

B．You can bargain with buyers about the prices of goods.

C．The clothes you sell should be less than two years old.

D．You can sell your goods on the spot instead of on consignment.

【小题4】 If you buy a pair of Express Editor-style pants in Plato's Closet, you can save_______.

A．57.9 dollars

B．44 dollars

C．77 dollars

D．25 dollars

Ice Hotel Quebec, located 30 minutes west of Downtown Quebec City, Canada, is only open during the winter season. The hotel is made entirely of ice. The two galleries at the Ice Hotel Quebec feature events such as ice painting and ice sculpture(冰雕) competitions.

Things to Do

Guests have a choice of different winter vacation activities, including cross-country skiing, ice skating, dog sledding (狗拉雪橇)， ice fishing and sliding(滑行). Ice Hotel Quebec has a sauna( 桑拿浴)，so remember to pack your bathing suit.

Rooms & Suites(套房)

The hotel offers 18 rooms and 14 theme suites built from 12,000 tons of snow and 400 tons of ice. The walls at Ice Hotel Quebec are four feet thick and allow the hotel to keep a temperature of -2℃ to -5℃.

The furniture at the hotel is made of snow and ice, including the beds. The beds are equipped with a thick foam mattress(泡沫床垫)and an extra thick sleeping bag. That is enough to prevent you from catching a cold.

Vacation Tip

Ice Hotel Quebec offers 30-minute guided public tours daily from 10:30am to 4:30pm. It costs $15 CAD for adults, $7.5 for children (under eight), $13for students\seniors (above sixty), and $42 for families.

Plan This Vacation

Ice Hotel Quebec-Canada will be open for its sixth season from January 5^th to April 1^st. Costs for overnight stays start at $199CAD per person.

If you’re looking for something really different to do on your next trip, think creatively and plan to visit the truly unusual Ice Hotel Quebec!

1.If you visit the Ice Hotel, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT___________.

A．going fishing

B．going skating

C．appreciating ice sculptures

D．holding an ice party

2.Sleeping is not a problem in the Ice Hotel because ____________.

A．the rooms are made of ice

B．the temperature is as high as -2℃

C．the sleeping bags are warm

D．the walls are four feet thick

3.If Mr. Smith attends a 30-minute public tour with his wife and seven-year-old twin sons, he should pay at least_________.

A．$37.5 CAD         B．$45 CAD          C．$42CAD           D．$199 CAD

 

The tough economy is bringing new shoppers to the secondhand market. Plato’s Closet in Charlotte, NC is a private company which mainly buys and sells used clothes. While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and sophisticated (高雅时尚的) brands for women, most of their stock applies to adults. Plato's Closet targets teens and those in their 20s.Plato's Closet, with stores in Matthews and the university area, sells clothes and accessories (装饰品) that are currently popular at up to 70 percent off retail prices (零售价).

The two hottest brands, for buying and selling, are Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch. Even though the offerings tend to be suitable for young people, there are a variety of shoppers at Plato's Closet of varying ages. Women in their 30s; 40s and older could easily find a purse, jacket or piece of jewelry they like.

Customer Beth Gibbs, 52, who has three teenage daughters, said she used to shop at name-brand stores, but “this year I'm shopping more in secondhand stores”, because of the economy.

If you're selling

Unlike higher-end resale stores which usually work on consignment (寄售), Plato's Closet buys on the spot.

Items can be gently used, but must be in very good condition.

Clothes should be less than two years old and styles should be the same as those still being sold at the shopping center.

There is no negotiation; prices are set company-wide. If what you sell amounts to $30 or less, they'll give you cash. More than that, you'll get a Visa cash card.

Secondhand success

Don't get discouraged if you can't find something on your first trip. Resale shops are always getting new lists of goods and change their styles with each season.

Be sure to check each piece carefully before buying.

Price comparison

Jackets: New York & Company black blazer, $12; retail: $37.

Pants: Express Editor-style pants, $12; retail: $69.90.

Shoes: Nine West black peep-toe pumps, $12; retail: $89.

Jewelry: Necklaces, $3-$5; retail: $18-$30. (365)

1.What is the difference between Plato's Closet and other resale shops?

A．They offer service for people of different ages.

B．The offerings in Plato's Closet are more expensive.

C．Plato's Closet only offers high-end brands for women.

D．Plato's Closet also sells books to the customers.

2.Which of the following about Plato's Closet is NOT true?

A．Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch are the two hottest brands in Plato's Closet.

B．Only young people can buy proper clothes and accessories in Plato's Closet.

C．Goods in Plato's Closet are sold at up to 70 percent off retail prices.

D．Plato's Closet targets teens and those in their 20s.

3.In Plato s Closet, which of the following is not accepted?

A．Items you sell must be. in very good condition.

B．You can bargain with buyers about the prices of goods.

C．The clothes you sell should be less than two years old.

D．You can sell your goods on the spot instead of on consignment.

4. If you buy a pair of Express Editor-style pants in Plato's Closet, you can save_______.

A．57.9 dollars

B．44 dollars

C．77 dollars

D．25 dollars