2018-2019学年高中英语 课时阅读训练十八 Module 5 Ethnic Culture

课时阅读训练十八Period 2 Reading and Vocabulary要点讲解课Ⅰ. 阅读理解

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Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is a hotspot travel destination, and it’s easy to see its beautiful beaches and busy city life.

Why it’s a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a saf e destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won’t be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere! Thailand

Thailand is great for solo travelers—perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.

Why it’s a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hotspot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. It’s well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. It’s a good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical(热带的) jungle.

Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen Moments”, such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.

Why it’s a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cit ies in the world. If you’re not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.

Bali, Indonesia

Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendid visual culture has made Bali number one tourist attraction.

Why it’s so great: you won’t be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you’re sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat(静修). The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic—if you like monkeys, anyway.

【语篇概述】本文是一篇说明文, 主要介绍了澳大利亚的墨尔本、泰国、中国的香港和印度尼西亚的巴厘岛这四个旅游胜地, 以及它们值得一去的原因。

1. What do the four places have in common according to the text?

A. They’re cheap to travel around.

B. They’re great for solo travelers.

C. They offer good spas and yoga.

D. There’re no language barriers.

【解析】选B。细节理解题。通读全文可知, 每个景点的介绍中都提及了solo traveler(s), 因此选B。

2. Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?

A. Melbourne, Australia.

B. Thailand.

C. Hong Kong, China.

D. Bali, Indonesia.

【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据Melbourne, Australia部分第一段的“its beautiful beaches and busy city life”以及第二段中的“Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere”可知, 在澳大利亚的墨尔本你可以享受到便利的交通和美丽的沙滩。

3. What has made Bali No. 1 tourist attraction?

A. Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.

B. Friendly people and splendid visual culture.

C. Meeting some amazing characters along the way.

D. Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.

【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据Bali, Indonesia部分第一段的第二句“The combination of friendly people and splendid visual culture has made Bali number one tourist