Do you want to go out of town for a bit of rest and relaxation? Before you start packing, visit these best travel sites for vacationers. In my opinion, they help people deal with common problems that pop up during a trip.
Oyster.com
Based on the advertised photos, the hotel you are considering appears to be clean and modern. Take a second look through the eyes of Oyster.com. Their representatives inspect resort areas and post the real images uncovering marketing lies. You see ACTUAL pictures of the rooms, attractions and beautiful beaches.
Skyscanner.net
Are you planning to travel on a budget? Discover the best deals for flights, hotels and car rentals at Skyscanner.net. They offer reasonable and comprehensive travel comparison. The best part is that their services are free. You don’t have to sign up, provide personal information or go through a social network.
Virtualtourist.com
Chat with someone other than a travel agent about a location. At Virtualtourist.com, fellow travelers and locals talk about their experiences in specific areas. This site is set up like a forum(論壇), so you can ask questions and get answers in the comfort of your own home. Find out where to eat, play and get pleasure in a place without getting food poison or robbed by criminals.
Travel.state.gov
Unfortunately, Americans get into trouble abroad sometimes. Prepare for possible emergencies by visiting Travel.state.gov. There, the Bureau of Consular Affairs offers advice on how to handle the bad things that happen to good people in other countries. You learn what to do in the case of child abduction(綁架), a lost passport and illness. In addition, these officials post travel warnings regarding dangerous regions and why foreigners should avoid them.
Are you ready to do your homework? Prepare for your departure by checking out these best travel sites for vacationers. Learn what you need to know now before walking out of the door.
小題1:What is the characteristic of Oyster.com?
A．It offers you a lot of travel information.
B．It tells tourists where the cheap hotels are.
C．The photos on the site are really reliable.
D．The representatives of Oyster.com are enthusiastic.
小題2:What is the biggest benefit of your visiting Skyscanner.net?
A．You can accept their services for free.
B．You can book the most modern hotels.
C．You can make many friends through the social network.
D．You can find the cheapest tour description and direction.
小題3:We can learn from this passage that _____.
A．Virtualtourist.com gives you a chance to chat with a travel agent
B．you’ll get answers to your travel questions at Virtualtourist.com
C．the Bureau of Consular Affairs is in charge of Travel.state.gov
D．if you lose your passport you’ll get help from Virtualtourist.com

小題1:C
小題2:A
小題3:B

試題分析：你想外出休息或放松一下嗎？在收拾行李之前，瀏覽一下這些優(yōu)質(zhì)的旅游網(wǎng)站吧。它們能夠幫助你解決旅行中突然出現(xiàn)的問題。
小題1:根據(jù)“Their representatives inspect resort areas and post the real images uncovering marketing lies. You see ACTUAL pictures of the rooms, attractions and beautiful beaches.”可知，Oyster.com這個網(wǎng)站提供的照片都是酒店房間、旅游景點、沙灘等的真實照片，是可以信賴的，故選C。
小題2:根據(jù)“The best part is that their services are free.”可知，Skyscanner.net網(wǎng)站提供免費服務(wù)，并且不需要注冊和提供個人信息，故選A。
小題3:根據(jù)“This site is set up like a forum(論壇), so you can ask questions and get answers in the comfort of your own home.”可知，在Virtualtourist.com這個網(wǎng)站上可以提問問題并及時得到解答。故選B。
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