In the hit film The bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman meet in hospital in California after they have been diagnosed with cancer. Between them they cook up a “bucket list” ------ a to-do list of all they want to do before they kick the bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list. So let’s pack up some and see what it would cost to go out and have a little fun.
THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT
On to the pyramids, surely on anyone’s bucket list. Exotik Tours can take you there on a variety of trips, including their popular Egypt Express which includes three nights in Cairo and a three-night Nile Cruise (乘船游览). From $1,384, including four-and five-star acmodation, 12 meals and a ton of sightseeing.
www.exotiktours. 416-646-3347
TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA
One of the world’s most fascinating images, India’s Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look calm. Toronto’s Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three-day independent visit to Agra. Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj. Include two breakfasts, touring and airport transfer from $1,420.
www.gowaytravel. 416-322-1034
THE GREAT WALL, CHINA
If the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holiday’s four-day Amazing Beijing Tour for $580 per person, four-star acmodation, sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide.
www.toureastholidays. 416-929-0888
THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL
And on to the Himalayas. Talk about something truly majestic (壮丽的). See the top of the world on GAP Adventures’ Everest Adventure tour, a 15-day exploration including Everest Base Camp, teahouse lodge stays, and walking through Sherpa villages. Incredibly affordable at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip.
www.gapadventures. 416-260-0999
【小题1】The underlined phrase “kick the bucket” in Paragraph 1 means .A．e to lifeB．play a gameC．pass awayD．list interesting places【小题2】According to the passage, where can you enjoy a view of the whole Taj Mahal?A．In Sherpa village.B．Near the Forbidden CityC．Through Egypt Express. D．At Oberoi AmarVilas【小题3】If you take on the Everest Adventure tour, you should be aware that .A．the sights may not be so good.B．it is a tiring tripC．you may not be used to the food thereD．it is an expensive trip【小题4】Which of the following websites may offer you more information about Agra?A．www.gowaytravel.B．www.exotiktours.C．www.gapadventures.D．www.toureastholidays.【小题１】C
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(答案→)【小题１】C
解析：文章大意：文章从电影The bucket List,谈到一些值得参观的地方，包括景点的吸引人的地方，和景点里面的活动，以及提供查找更多信息的网站。
【小题１】猜词题：从前面的句子：after they have been diagnosed with cancer.可知他们列出在死前想要做的事情。“kick the bucket”和pass away意思相近，选C
【小题2】细节题：从第三部分的句子：Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj.可知在Oberoi AmarVilas可以看见整个的Taj Mahal，选D
【小题3】细节题：从最后一部分的句子：GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip.可知the Everest Adventure tour,对体力要求很高。选B
【小题4】细节题：第三部分的标题TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA和网址www.gowaytravel. 416-322-1034一致。选A。