1UnitUnit 1 1 A A landland ofof diversitydiversity阅读理解A A(2018金华十校模拟)Tour operators have seasonal deals on holidays to Canada，Australia and other countries in a new year.AustravelAustravelHolidaymakers can save up to 30% on a trip to Australia with the Austravel sale，which runs for about a month.It also includes a fortnightlong trip to Perth and a west coast selfdrive trip from 795pp including flights in May or July.austravel.comCanadianCanadian AffairAffairThe leading UK. tour operator to Canada will be offering savings of up to 140pp during its winter sale.This includes a threenight city break to Toronto，including return flights，for just 399，if you book before 24 December.Other deals continue until 31 December.canadian affair.comThomsonThomson andand FirstFirst ChoiceChoiceSome deals are being launched this week by Thomson and First Choice，with early booking offers including free places for kids，lower deposits and up to 300 off per couple on a lot of destinations.thomson.co.uk，first choice.co.ukEurocampEurocampThe camping company is offering thousands of Easter and May halfterm holidays for under 350，such as an Easter break at La Baume on the French Riviera for just 25 a night，based on a stay in a twobedroom holiday home.Early bookers can save up to 25% and secure a holiday with a deposit of just 99.eurocamp.co.ukKuoniKuoniRunning from Christmas Eve，the Kuoni sale includes a wide range of offers.These offers include ten nights full board in the Maldives from 1，599 2and seven nights in Phuket，Thailand from 999 per personboth including flights and transfers(换乘)kuoni.co.uk【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文，介绍了几个旅游公司提供的优惠活动。1How long may you stay in Perth with Austravel?AOne month. BTwo weeks.COne week. DFour nights.B B 解析：细节理解题。根据 AustravelAustravel 部分中的“It also includes a fortnightlong trip to Perth”可知，Austravel 提供给游客为期 14 天的 Perth 之游。fortnight 意为“两周，十四天” 。2What does the author say about Thomson and First Choice?AIt requires no deposit.BIt offers cheap return flights.CIt is suitable for family travel.DIt can save up to 300 per person.C C 解析：推理判断题。根据 ThomsonThomson andand FirstFirst ChoiceChoice 部分中的“including free places for kids，lower deposits and up to 300 off per couple”可知，Thomson and First Choice 提供对孩子免费的地方，以及针对夫妇的折扣。所以它对家庭出游来说很合适。3What do Eurocamp and Kuoni have in common?ABoth have various offers.BBoth include flights.CBoth offer a discount for early booking.DBoth need a deposit to secure a holiday.A A 解析：推理判断题。根据 EurocampEurocamp 部分中的“The camping company is offering thousands of Easter and May halfterm holidays”可知，Eurocamp 提供数千种假日出游选择；根据 KuoniKuoni 部分中的“the Kuoni sale includes a wide range of offers”可知，Kuoni 也为游客提供各种各样的出游选择。所以选 A。B BAs the world becomes more connected, the number of people living outside their home country is on the rise. To find out what makes expats(移民) happy in their new hometown, the global community network InterNations recently conducted their annual Expat Insider survey.In Malta, warm weather and nearness to Europe are the big draws for this 3Mediterranean nation. The climate leads to a slower pace of life.“Some shops have a siesta early in the afternoon, and many people notice slow service at the restaurants， ” said an InterNations Consul from Rome. “I remember sitting at a table around 8 pm. once and leaving at midnight! We only had a starter and one main.”In Ecuador, friendly people, affordable healthcare and tasty, cheap food are just a few reasons as to why expats love living in Ecuador. Plus, the countrys diverse cities give expats a lot of choices.“The beauty of Ecuador is the variety， ” said an InterNations ambassador. “The people who come to retire in Ecuador often look for a lower cost of living, so the coastline, the southern part of Ecuador and Ambato will fit this type of expat. In the case of businessminded or outgoing expats, Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca are the cities to live in.” The bigger cities do come at a cost, he warned, with higher prices for rent and eating out.In New Zealand, the countrys natural beauty draws people from across the world, and with easy access to both cities and beaches, expats usually adopt the local relaxed lifestyle.An InterNations Ambassador from Hong Kong notes that a typical Kiwi works 8：30 am. to 5 pm., never overtime, and enjoys meals and weekend activities, like house parties, road trips or hiking, with their family.【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了是什么使移民人士在新家乡感到快乐的调查研究。4What is InterNations survey for?ATo study why the number of expats is on the rise.BTo make clear what the exact number of expats is.CTo look into how expats adopted their new hometown.DTo discover what pleases expats in their adopted countries.D D 解析：细节理解题。由第一段中的第二句可知，InterNations 的调查是为了弄清楚是什么令移民人士对他们移民的国家感到满意。故选 D。5What does the underlined word “siesta” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?ASale. BBreak.CPromotion. DExhibition.B B 解析：词义猜测题。由上文中的“slower pace of life”可知，这些地方的生活节奏很慢，饭店的服务也很慢，由此可推知，商店在下午早早就打烊了。 “