【听英文对话做选择】犹他州的旅游广告
时间：2018-12-28 作者：英语课 分类：听英文对话做选择
英语课
原文:
Majestic 1, serene 2. Just two words to describe the scenic 3 regions of Utah in the Mountain West of the United States. Now, our office offers fabulous 4, five-day outdoor packages of the state for the adventurous 5.
On the first day of your tour, visit the capital of historic Salt Lake City, Temple Square, home to the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir 6, and other local historical sites.
Then, your tour will take you on a four-day adventure of a lifetime to central and southern Utah where you will hike and backpack through Arches National Park, Goblin Valley, and Bryce National Park. You'll also explore the magical world of Little Wild Horse Canyon 7. Little Wild Horse CanyonThis very narrow, winding 8 chasm 9, with its steep walls on either side of you, will leave you in amazement 10 knowing that it was formed from rushing water and erosion over millions of years.
You'll also hike and scramble 11 up to remote indian ruins, study their history along the way, and learn how to respect and preserve the sites and wildlife you encounter. You also learn the basics in rappelling---techniques designed specifically for the novice 12 climber.
The price of your tour package includes local transportation in Utah, one-nights lodging 13 in a four-star hotel in Salt Lake City, hiking and camping gear, two meals a day, and your professional tour guide. Transportation from your point of origin is not included. Contact our office between 8 and 5:30 p.m. for more information and current availability on this wilderness 14 trek 15, and reservations must be made thirteen days in advance. Let us show Utah like no one else can.
1. What image does the announcer create for the listener in his opening comments about Utah in the radio commercial?
A. the beauty and grandeur 16 of the state
B. the historic significance of this area
C. the safety and comfort of the region
2. From what you hear in the ad, what is one activity that is NOT mentioned about the backpacking trip?
A. hiking
B. whitewater rafting
C. studying ancient history
3. What is one thing that the tour does NOT include?
A. transportation in Utah
B. equipment for the hiking adventure
C. entrance fees
4. Which picture best portrays 17 the geography of Little Wild Horse Canyon?
A. Picture 1
B. Picture 2
C. Picture 3
正确答案：
1. the beauty and grandeur of the state
2. whitewater rafting
3. entrance fees
4. Picture 3
5. August 17th
Majestic 1, serene 2. Just two words to describe the scenic 3 regions of Utah in the Mountain West of the United States. Now, our office offers fabulous 4, five-day outdoor packages of the state for the adventurous 5.
On the first day of your tour, visit the capital of historic Salt Lake City, Temple Square, home to the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir 6, and other local historical sites.
Then, your tour will take you on a four-day adventure of a lifetime to central and southern Utah where you will hike and backpack through Arches National Park, Goblin Valley, and Bryce National Park. You'll also explore the magical world of Little Wild Horse Canyon 7. Little Wild Horse CanyonThis very narrow, winding 8 chasm 9, with its steep walls on either side of you, will leave you in amazement 10 knowing that it was formed from rushing water and erosion over millions of years.
You'll also hike and scramble 11 up to remote indian ruins, study their history along the way, and learn how to respect and preserve the sites and wildlife you encounter. You also learn the basics in rappelling---techniques designed specifically for the novice 12 climber.
The price of your tour package includes local transportation in Utah, one-nights lodging 13 in a four-star hotel in Salt Lake City, hiking and camping gear, two meals a day, and your professional tour guide. Transportation from your point of origin is not included. Contact our office between 8 and 5:30 p.m. for more information and current availability on this wilderness 14 trek 15, and reservations must be made thirteen days in advance. Let us show Utah like no one else can.
1. What image does the announcer create for the listener in his opening comments about Utah in the radio commercial?
A. the beauty and grandeur 16 of the state
B. the historic significance of this area
C. the safety and comfort of the region
2. From what you hear in the ad, what is one activity that is NOT mentioned about the backpacking trip?
A. hiking
B. whitewater rafting
C. studying ancient history
3. What is one thing that the tour does NOT include?
A. transportation in Utah
B. equipment for the hiking adventure
C. entrance fees
4. Which picture best portrays 17 the geography of Little Wild Horse Canyon?
A. Picture 1
B. Picture 2
C. Picture 3
正确答案：
1. the beauty and grandeur of the state
2. whitewater rafting
3. entrance fees
4. Picture 3
5. August 17th
1 majestic
adj.雄伟的，壮丽的，庄严的，威严的，崇高的
- In the distance rose the majestic Alps.远处耸立着雄伟的阿尔卑斯山。
- He looks majestic in uniform.他穿上军装显得很威风。
2 serene
adj. 安详的，宁静的，平静的
- He has entered the serene autumn of his life.他已进入了美好的中年时期。
- He didn't speak much,he just smiled with that serene smile of his.他话不多，只是脸上露出他招牌式的淡定的微笑。
3 scenic
adj.自然景色的，景色优美的
- The scenic beauty of the place entranced the visitors.这里的美丽风光把游客们迷住了。
- The scenic spot is on northwestern outskirts of Beijing.这个风景区位于北京的西北远郊。
4 fabulous
adj.极好的；极为巨大的；寓言中的，传说中的
- We had a fabulous time at the party.我们在晚会上玩得很痛快。
- This is a fabulous sum of money.这是一笔巨款。
5 adventurous
adj.爱冒险的；惊心动魄的，惊险的，刺激的
- I was filled with envy at their adventurous lifestyle.我很羨慕他们敢于冒险的生活方式。
- He was predestined to lead an adventurous life.他注定要过冒险的生活。
6 choir
n.唱诗班，唱诗班的席位，合唱团，舞蹈团；v.合唱
- The choir sang the words out with great vigor.合唱团以极大的热情唱出了歌词。
- The church choir is singing tonight.今晚教堂歌唱队要唱诗。
7 canyon
n.峡谷，溪谷
- The Grand Canyon in the USA is 1900 metres deep.美国的大峡谷1900米深。
- The canyon is famous for producing echoes.这个峡谷以回声而闻名。
8 winding
n.绕，缠，绕组，线圈
- A winding lane led down towards the river.一条弯弯曲曲的小路通向河边。
- The winding trail caused us to lose our orientation.迂回曲折的小道使我们迷失了方向。
9 chasm
n.深坑，断层，裂口，大分岐，利害冲突
- There's a chasm between rich and poor in that society.那社会中存在着贫富差距。
- A huge chasm gaped before them.他们面前有个巨大的裂痕。
10 amazement
n.惊奇，惊讶
- All those around him looked at him with amazement.周围的人都对他投射出惊异的眼光。
- He looked at me in blank amazement.他带着迷茫惊诧的神情望着我。
11 scramble
v.爬行，攀爬，杂乱蔓延，碎片，片段，废料
- He broke his leg in his scramble down the wall.他爬墙摔断了腿。
- It was a long scramble to the top of the hill.到山顶须要爬登一段长路。
12 novice
adj.新手的，生手的
- As a novice writer,this is something I'm interested in.作为初涉写作的人，我对此很感兴趣。
- She realized that she was a novice.她知道自己初出茅庐。
13 lodging
n.寄宿，住所；(大学生的)校外宿舍
- The bill is inclusive of the food and lodging. 账单包括吃、住费用。
- Where can you find lodging for the night? 你今晚在哪里借宿?
14 wilderness
n.杳无人烟的一片陆地、水等，荒漠
- She drove the herd of cattle through the wilderness.她赶着牛群穿过荒野。
- Education in the wilderness is not a matter of monetary means.荒凉地区的教育不是钱财问题。
15 trek
vi.作长途艰辛的旅行；n.长途艰苦的旅行
- We often go pony-trek in the summer.夏季我们经常骑马旅行。
- It took us the whole day to trek across the rocky terrain.我们花了一整天的时间艰难地穿过那片遍布岩石的地带。