Winterlake Lodge

  Winterlake lodge, located at mile 194 along the historic Iditarod Trail, offers good accommodation in Alaska's remote wilderness. Join owner and cook Kirsten Dixon in the kitchen for a wine tasting or cooking class, soak(泡) in the hot tub or relax by the fire or in the lakeside wood burning sauna(蒸氣浴室).

ITINERARY(旅行計(jì)劃)

   Day 1: Anchorage to Winterlake

   Depart from Anchorage's Lake Hood via ski plane for your one hour flight to Winterlake Lodge. We will take you to your comfortable cabin.

   Days 2+: Winterlake Lodge.

   Each day is free to enjoy all the activities included with your stay. Activities include dog mushing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, yoga, meditation and massage.

   Lodge owner and famous cook Kirsten Dixon also offers daily cooking classes in the large kitchen.

   Departure Day: After breakfast, depart on a scenic flight back to Anchorage. Tour ends on arrival.

ACTIVITIES

   Outdoor activities include sled dog rides, guided cross country skiing and snowshoe excursions(遠(yuǎn)足), snowmobiling, and exploratory trips through Rainy Pass. If you prefer a more thorough dog sledding experience, try the 4-day sled dog school. Lodge-based activities include cooking classes, wine tasting, yoga, meditation, stretching and massage. If you are not able to participate in the culinary(烹任的) weekends, don't worry－when you visit the lodge, you will have plenty of opportunity to cook and share you culinary skill.

DATES OF OPERATION

   December 15, 2009 to March 31, 2010: Daily departures

  Lodge is NOT available from March 6, 7 or 8, 2010, due to being an Iditarod Check-Point.

PRICE PER PERSON

  EXPERIENCE WINTERLAKE LODGE THIS WINTER AND SAVE $250 PER DAY AND PER NIGHT PER PERSON!

1.What is special about Winterlake Lodge?

  A. You can share your cooking skills.                     B. You will experience sled dog rides.

C. You will experience remote wilderness.              D. You can join in many outdoor activities.

2.If you want to visit Winterlake Lodge, you'd better avoid         .

  A. late March           B. late December           C. mid-January             D. early March             

3. If a couple wants to stay at Winterlake Lodge for 3 days and 3 nights this winter, it will probably cost them        .

  A. $2,500                 B. $4,000                                   C. $4,500                            D. $3,500                           

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

  A. To provide travel information.                          B. To  introduce a cooking school.

C. To provide guide service.                                  D. To introduce a sled dog school 

If cars had wings，they could fly and that just might happen, beginning in 2011.The company Terrafugia, based in Woburn, Massachusetts, says it plans to deliver its car-plane, the Transition, to customers by the end of 2011.
“It’s the next ‘wow’ vehicle，”said Terrafugia vice president Richard Gersh .“Anybody can buy a Ferrari, but as we say, Ferraris don’t fly.”
The car plane has wings that unfold for flying—a process the company says takes one minute—and fold back up for driving. A runway is still required to take off and land.
The Transition is being marketed more as a plane that drives than a car that flies, although it is both. The company has been working with FAA to meet aircraft regulations, and with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to meet vehicle safety regulations.
The company is aiming to sell the Transition to private pilots as a more convenient and cheaper way to fly. They say it saves you the trouble from trying to find another mode of transportation to get to and from airports: You drive the car to the airport and then you’re good to go. When you land, you fold up the wings and hit the road. There are no expensive parking fees because you don’t have to store it at an airport—you park it in the garage at home.
The car-plane is designed to fly primarily under 10,000 feet. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,430 pounds, including fuel and passengers. Terrafugia says the Transition reduces the potential for an accident by allowing pilots to drive under bad weather instead of flying into marginal(臨界)conditions.
The Transition’s price tag: $194,000, But there may be additional charges for options like a radio, transponder or GPS. Another option is a full-plane parachute.
“If you get into a very awful situation, it is the necessary safety option,” Gersh said.
So far, the company has more than 70 orders with deposits.“We’re working very closely with them, but there are still some remaining steps,” Brown said.
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Winterlake Lodge

  Winterlake lodge, located at mile 194 along the historic Iditarod Trail, offers good accommodation in Alaska's remote wilderness. Join owner and cook Kirsten Dixon in the kitchen for a wine tasting or cooking class, soak(泡) in the hot tub or relax by the fire or in the lakeside wood burning sauna(蒸氣浴室).

ITINERARY(旅行計(jì)劃)

   Day 1: Anchorage to Winterlake

   Depart from Anchorage's Lake Hood via ski plane for your one hour flight to Winterlake Lodge. We will take you to your comfortable cabin.

   Days 2+: Winterlake Lodge.

   Each day is free to enjoy all the activities included with your stay. Activities include dog mushing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, yoga, meditation and massage.

   Lodge owner and famous cook Kirsten Dixon also offers daily cooking classes in the large kitchen.

   Departure Day: After breakfast, depart on a scenic flight back to Anchorage. Tour ends on arrival.

ACTIVITIES

   Outdoor activities include sled dog rides, guided cross country skiing and snowshoe excursions(遠(yuǎn)足), snowmobiling, and exploratory trips through Rainy Pass. If you prefer a more thorough dog sledding experience, try the 4-day sled dog school. Lodge-based activities include cooking classes, wine tasting, yoga, meditation, stretching and massage. If you are not able to participate in the culinary(烹任的) weekends, don't worry－when you visit the lodge, you will have plenty of opportunity to cook and share you culinary skill.

DATES OF OPERATION

   December 15, 2009 to March 31, 2010: Daily departures

  Lodge is NOT available from March 6, 7 or 8, 2010, due to being an Iditarod Check-Point.

PRICE PER PERSON

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Better urban life
For many young people, the dream of a lifetime is to travel the world, explore different cultures and landscapes, taste new foods and flavors（口味）, and listen to the distinctive sounds of international music and languages. Unfortunately, 36______ young people have the money or freedom to make this dream come true. 37______ if you can’t go out into the world, surely 38______ best is to let the world come to you. And this year’s Shanghai World Expo is exactly 39______ that’s happening.
From May 1 to October 31, there will be 194 40______ and 50 international organizations on display at the 5-square-km Expo site. Seventy million domestic and international visitors are 41______ to visit it by the end October. So, if you can go, you’ll be 42______ by people with a wide range of backgrounds, nations, and cultures. You may find that you can learn 43______ much from striking up a conversation with a 44_____ as you can at an exhibition or performance.
The Expo’s theme（主題） is “Better City, Better Life”. The United Nations estimates(估計(jì)) that, this year, 55 percent of the people will live in city 45_______. This causes a dilemma for the world’s 46______: How can they accommodate such a large number of people in a 47______way? Can they remain places of natural beauty and cultural importance? Young people will have the opportunity to take part in forums to discuss themes 48______ new technology, green energy and conservation etc.
A trip to the Expo is guaranteed to be much less 49______ than a trip around the world. Still, the costs can 50______. However, young people can save money by purchasing group or student tickets, which may be available at 51______ rates. Many of the participating pavilions（參展場館） offer free sample and treats for the visitors. 52______ handing out free chocolates, the Belgian pavilion will 53______ a free diamond each week to a visitor who can answer questions related to Belgium.
If you’re planning to head to the Shanghai Expo between May and October, don’t forget to 54______ a camera, a notebook, and an open mind. For nearly 6 months, representatives of the world are coming together to 55______ their best and latest ideas for the future. It’s certain to be a memorable experience.
36. A. some                  B. many                       C. few                   D. several
37. A. For                    B. But                          C. However           D. Still
38. A. first                    B. second                            C. far                    D. rather
39. A. where          B. how                         C. why                  D. when
40. A. places          B. governments             C. cities                 D. countries
41. A. determined   B. devoted                    C. expected            D. wanted
42. A. interviewed  B. surrounded               C. met               D. bothered
43. A. as                B. so                            C. that                   D. too
44. A. Chinese              B. foreigner                 C. stranger             D. friend
45. A. settings        B. chambers                  C. areas                 D. services
46. A. organizations       B. counties                   C. areas                 D. cities
47. A. correct         B. considerable             C. continuous        D. significant
48. A. like                    B. as                            C. with                  D. in
49. A. cheap                 B. expensive                 C. high                  D. low
50. A. get up          B. stay up                     C. add up                     D. turn up
51. A. reduced              B. varied                      C. listed                D. announced
52. A. Except for          B. regardless of             C. In addition to     D. Instead of
53. A. set out         B. give away                 C. put away           D. give off
54. A. bring                  B. carry                        C. fetch                 D. take
55. A. learn           B. study                       C. share                 D. absorb

For many young people, the dream of a lifetime is to travel the world, explore different cultures and landscapes, taste new foods and flavors, and listen to the distinctive sounds of international music and languages.
Unfortunately, few young people have the money or freedom to make this dream come true. But if you can't go out into the world, surely second best is to let the world come to you. And, this year's Shanghai World Expo is exactly where that's happening.
From May 1 to October 31, there will be 194 countries and 50 international organizations on display at the 5-square-km Expo site. Seventy million domestic and international visitors are expected to visit it by the end of October. So, if you can go, you'll be surrounded by people with a wide range of backgrounds, nations, and cultures.
The Expo's theme is "Better City, Better Life". The United Nations estimates that, this year, 55 of the world's people will live in urban settings. This poses a dilemma (困境) for the world's cities: How can they accommodate such a large number of people in a sustainable (可持續(xù)的) way? Can they remain places of natural beauty and cultural importance?
Well, that's the challenge the 2010 Expo participants are confronting in a variety of ways. Japan will show off an "eco-breathing" structure to power its building with natural energy like sunlight, rainwater and wind. Germany's pavilion is named "Balancity", which is described as a "balance between innovation (創(chuàng)新) and nature, society and its individuals, work and recreation" (娛樂)
The first themed Expo was held in 1933, and since that time World Expos have featured a participatory and interactive style. The Shanghai Expo is no exception. Young people will have the opportunity to take part in forums to discuss themes like new technology, green energy and conservation.
A trip to the Expo is guaranteed to be much less expensive than a trip around the world. Still, the costs can add up. However, young people can save money by purchasing group or student tickets, which may be available at reduced rates. Many of the participating pavilions offer free samples and treats for the visitors. In addition to handing out free chocolates, the Belgian pavilion will give away a free diamond each week to a visitor who can answer questions related to Belgium.
If you're planning to head to the Shanghai Expo between May and October, don't forget to bring a camera, a notebook, and an open mind (and comfortable shoes). For nearly six months, representatives of the world are coming together to share their best and latest ideas for the future. It's sure to be a memorable experience.
From: http://www.hxen.com/englisharticle./yingyuyuedu/2010-02-09/101092.html
1. Which statement is true according to the passage?
A. You can pay a visit to the Shanghai World Expo at the beginning of this November
B. You can save money by buying student tickets.
C. Whoever comes to the Belgian pavilion will be given a free diamond.
D. How to protest the animals is the theme of the Shanghai World EXPO
2. What dilemma do you think the cities are confronting (面對) now according to the fourth paragraph?
A. How to avoid traffic jams                     B. How to reduce air pollution
C. How to live peacefully with animals          D. How to live harmoniously with nature
3. What's the purpose of the writing the passage?
A. To introduce how to get to the Shanghai World Expo
B. To recommend what to see in the Shanghai World Expo
C. To tell us some information about the Shanghai world Expo.
D. To tell us the history about the World Expo.
4. Where do you think you will probably read this article?
A. In a newspaper      B. On a website         C. In a magazine      D. In a textbook