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1、全国2006年10月高等教育自学考试旅游英语选读试题课程代码： 0837请将答案填在答题纸相应位置上Write all your answers on the Answer Sheet！I. Multiple Choice (0.520=10)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A. B. C. and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.1The WTO defines a domestic tou

2、rist as a traveler visiting a destination in his country of residence for at least _.A. 48 hours B. 36 hours C. 32 hours D. 24 hours2. Any influx of tourists will make some impact on a region, but the content of the impact is dependent not just upon _ but on the _ of tourists a region attracts. A. n

3、umber, age B. numbers, kind C. manners, kind D. manners, age3. The development of domestic tourism is a necessary _ for the development of outbound international travel. A. formation B. foundation C. form D. fortune4. When the tour operator has given the work to the printer, he _. A. can simply wait

4、 until the work in finish B. has to check once when the design is finished C. must supervise the progress of the printing throughout D. has to check the final proof before it is printed 5. The Pacific Asia Travel Association was founded in _. A. 1950 B. 1951 C. 1952 D. 19546. _ are also part of Chin

5、as rich and varied tourism resources. A. Social heritage and ethnic diversity B. Social heritage and ethnic diverse C. Cultural heritage and ethnic diverse D. Cultural heritage and ethnic diversity7. In Britain the proportion of national income created by tourism _ to be about 4 per cent. A. estimat

6、e B. is estimated C. is estimating D. potential8. Chinas domestic tourism market has tremendous _ for future development. A. power B. capability C. position D. potential 9Business travel trends to be all the following except _. A. to be price elastic and seasonal B. big-city orientated C. influenced

7、 by business related attractions such as exhibition and conferences D. being tailored to each executives needs10. The difference between the travel agents role and that of most other retailers is that _. A. the travel agents never purchase a product for resale to their customers B. the travel agent

8、makes the purchase only when a customers has decided on oneC. the travel agent does not need to purchase a product for resaleD. the travel agent makes the purchase before the customer asks for it11. Hotel chains have established themselves as the _ force in the hospitality industry. A. important B.

9、dominant C. noticeable D. excellent12. _ income, tourism creates employment. A. As B. As well C. As well as D. Well as13. Those who say they travel “to escape” or “to relieve tension” can be seen as seeking to satisfy _. A. ones esteem need B. ones intellectual need C. ones safety need D. ones physi

10、ological need14. We should _ our economic policy of developing tourism. A. present to B. preside to C. persist in D. practice in15. _ will be key operating factors in managing a successful domestic travel service. A. Government B. Market and price C. Promotion D. Marketing and promoting16. The direc

11、tor of sales is called upon to make more decisions affecting not only present but future earnings than _. A. other department heads B. other department head C. any other department head D. any department heads17. Passengers who are going to take the “shuttle” _. A. dont need advance reservations B.

12、need advance reservations C. wont be guaranteed a seat D. can travel any routes18. Hotels can be distinguished from inns by their_ size and _ accommodations. A. great, comfortable B. big, more comfortable C. great, more luxurious D. big, luxurious19. The Grand Tour is a tour of certain cities in _.

13、A. Asia B. Western Europe C. Southern Asia D. Eastern Europe 20. Some of the milder forecasts have prophesied the coming of _ for the long-term future travel. A. comprehensive forms B. satisfactory forms C. revolutionary forms D. evolutionary formsII. Multiple Choice (215=30)(1) When you are weary o

14、f the noisiness and crowdedness of city life, and yearn for a place of peace and calm, the Benxi Water Grotto (洞) offers a tranquil experience which will almost rekindle your senses. A 35-km drive to the east from Benxi City on Liaoning Province will take you to the Benxi Water Grotto Scenic Spot wh

15、ere the worlds largest Karst water cave is found. A key scenic site, it is also listed as a member of the World Touring Grotto United Association. The water grotto, formed millions of years ago, is 5, 800 meters long, of which a 2,800-meter section is open to visitors. The most open area is 38 meter

16、s high and 50 meters wide, with a space capacity of 400,000 cubic meters. The water in the cave has an average depth of 1.5 meters, with water at the deepest section measuring 7 meters high. Ventilation in the grotto is good, and there is a constant flow of water throughout the year. About 10,000 to

17、ns of water a day rushes through the grotto and into the Taizi River bordering it. The temperature within the grotto is a pleasant 12，comfortable I winter and cool in summer. At the peak of summer, the temperature differences within and outside the grotto is so huge that water vapor at the grotto mo

18、uth forms a layer of mist. On a cold winter morning, crystal clear frost can be spotted on trees outside the grotto. Secretary General of the World Touring Grotto United Association Kamiya Aik was full of praise for the grotto after a tour of the natural wonder. “The Benxi Water Grotto is the longes

19、t underground river which can be visited by boat that I have ever seen. How beautiful and wonderful it is!” Shaped like a half moon, the mouth of the grotto is 28 meters wide and 20 meters high. As you enter the cave, you will be greeted in the grand “guest welcoming hall” which can house 1,000 peop

20、le. Here, you can board the rubber boat for a leisurely ride through seven cave palaces interspersed with three gorges. Look up as you enter the Lotus Gorge, and you will see at the top of the 100-meter gorge that there are numerous stalactites resembling inverted lotus flowers, as well as grand clo

21、cks on the wall. On the banks on both sides, layers up on layers of stalactites formed along the walls create a swirling Milky Way.21. We know that Benxi Water Grotto gives one a sense of _. A. noisiness B. peace C. bustle D. kindness22. The uniqueness of Benxi Water Grotto is that _. A. the water i

22、n the cave average 1.5 meters deep B. the water flows all the year round in the grotto C. a section of 2,899 meters is now open to visitors D. it is a member of the World Grotto Association23. On a cold winter morning, on the trees outside the grotto _ can be seen. A. some water vapor B. many layers

23、 of mist C. crystal-like frost D. steaming water24. The best way to appreciate the water cave is _. A. to board a boat B. to take a walk C. to ride a bike D. to row a boat25. The following statements concerning the water grotto are true except _. A. about half of the water cave is open to the public

24、 B. the grotto is the worlds largest Karst water cave C. the big guest welcoming hall can hold 1,000 people D. visitors to the cave will not be greeted in the big hall(2) The natives of La Gomera an carry on long-distance conversations by whistling. For ordinary conversation they speak Spanish. But

25、when they need to speak over a distance, and ordinary speech is impossible, they use the silbo, the name of a whistled form of speech. La Gomera is one of the smaller Canary Islands. It is very mountainous, for it was once a volcano. The island is almost circular in shape, with a high peak in the ce

26、nter. From this peak, deep, narrow valleys are separated by rocky ridges. So in spite of the islands small size, walking from one place to another may be a slow and difficult job. That is why the silbo is so useful to the natives. A message can easily be whistled over a couple of miles, while to tra

27、vel that same distance on foot might take an hour. A good whistler can be heard and understood five miles away. His whistling can be heard even farther away when conditions are favorable-when there is little or no wind. I was informed that the record is about nine miles. Anyone who has heard a first

28、-class whistler will agree that this figure is quite possible. Not only does a whistle carry father than a shout, but it is easier to understand. When a person shouts, he cannot pronounce his words well. But in whistling, this problem does not exist. If a whistle is heard at all, it will be heard cl

29、early. Many methods of whistling are used at La Gomera. The only one never used is the common lip whistle, because it is not loud enough. Usually a whistler inserts one or two fingers, or a bent finger, into his mouth. He keeps the front of his tongue still, and his lips spread and stiff. With some

30、practice, this method of whistling can make a tone of astonishing loudness and clearness, with great carrying power and a range of about three octaves (八音度). In the eastern part of the island, most whistlers whistle in the upper range. On other parts of the island, they whistle in the lower range. S

31、ome whistlers do not use their fingers at all. Instead, they form a curve in the front part of the tongue which touches the upper front teeth. They then use their hands to form a kind of megaphone. There is nothing very unusual about these methods of whistling. Anyone with a good set of teeth can le

32、arn in couple of days to produce a noise that sounds much like a steam whistle. The really remarkable thing is that his simple noise can be used as a language. 26. The writer wrote this article in order to _. A. preserve a fast-disappearing custom B. create interest in the island of La Gomera C. des

33、cribe a unique means of communication D. introduce the whistling skills of La Gomera27. The whistled language is useful to La Gomera natives because of the islands _. A. climate B. location C. ranges D. surface28. Compared with shouting, whistling has the following features except being _. A. more e

34、motional B. more easily understandable C. able to carry farther D. more distinctive29. In the silbo, vowels are sounded by _. A. varying the volume from soft to loud B. making the whistle high or lower C. changing the speed of whistling D. inserting one finger into the mouth30. For a loud, clear whi

35、stle one needs the _. A. hands and lips B. lips and tongue C. teeth and tongue D. hands and teeth(3) Though only a dot in the South China Sea, Macau played a key role in the quest by several Qing Dynasty emperors to broaden their outlook and learn the secrets of the universe. By way of Macau, Europe

36、an science and art, as well as an array of innovations, flowed in a continuous stream into the imperial palace in Beijing. To commemorate the unique role that the small place played in the cultural exchange between East and West, the Macau Museum of Art is presenting until March 11 the exhibition “S

37、plendors of a Flourishing Age-Treasures from the Forbidden City”.One hundred and twenty Qing Dynasty art treasures have been selected from the approximately one million works in the Beijing Palace Museum. The exhibits reflect the glory of Chinese culture and the union of Chinese and Western art.Amon

38、g the 60 painting are the famous “Kang Xi Visits the South” and “Qian Long Visits the South”. There are also 60 examples of porcelain works, enamel-ware and Western instruments made in the Qing imperial palace. Viewers of there stunning works will be impressed by the forcefulness and skill of Qing D

39、ynasty art.The dynasty dates from the mid-17th century, when the Manchus, skillful horsemen and brave warriors, conquered the China Plain and founded a new regime under the emperor Shun Zhi. His successor, Emperor Kang Xi, brought stability and peace, and cultural activity flourished. Kang Xi sought

40、 out the scholarly Western missionaries who had been active in China for several years. In 1715, when he learned that the Western artist Giuseppe Castiglione and a surgeon had entered China from Macau, Kang Xi immediately put pen to paper: “:Let it be known the Westerners should come quickly to the

41、capital.”Throughout the reigns of Kang Xi, Yong Zheng and Qian Long, vibrant artistic activity was the norm in the imperial palace, and the clear distinctions between Western art and the art of the imperial nobility gradually faded as the two forms because inextricably intertwined. In the mid-18th c

42、entury, under orders from Emperor Qian Long, the palace gallery sketched portraits of Europeans and individuals of other backgrounds residing in Macau.31. Macau was regarded as an important island in Qing Dynasty because through it _. A. western science and art poured into China B. secrets of the un

43、iverse leaked into Beijing C. inventions in large numbers were made D. new world outlooks were introduced32. The art treasurers on display demonstrate that Qing Dynasty art was both _. A. impressive and stunning B. forceful and skillful C. splendid and wonderful D. graceful and flourishing33. Among

44、the exhibits are the following except _. A. porcelain works B. paintings C. embroidery D. enamel-ware34. From the description in the passage we learn that Qing Dynasty under the rule of _. A. Emperor Kang Xi was stable and peaceful B. Emperor Qian Long was very flourishing C. Emperor Shun Zhi was ve

45、ry prosperous D. Emperor Yong Zheng was advanced35. According to the writer, one thing that is worth praising about the exhibits is that _. A. European science continued streaming into the imperial palace B. good-quality western instruments were made in the palace C. large amounts of portraits were

46、sketched by western painters D. Chinese art and Western art were uniformly integratedIII. Fill in the blanks with the proper phrases given below. Make some changes if necessary. (110=10)Associate with in the capacityCome into being put forwardCut down regardless of Group into result inInfluenced by

47、take place 36. New regulations have been set up in order _ the accident rate.37. Most regions in China _ the distinct monsoon climate.38. He decided to go abroad _ his mothers discontent.39. Many early inns _throughout the eastern Mediterranean region. 40. Inadequate air conditioning, poor heating o

48、r improper plumbing _ immediate complaints.41. He is representing the company _ of salesman.42. Generally the staff _ four main categories.43. China has numerous temples, pagodas, statues and cave carvings, many of which _ Buddhism, Daoism and Confucius.44. Like any other industry, tourism affects t

49、he economy of those areas in which it _.45. Many theories _ on mode selection decision processes.IV. Cloze Test (0.520=10) Directions : Fill in the blanks with proper words or phrases. Many people prepare for a trip to a foreign country by taking language classes and reading as much about their dest

50、ination 46_ they can before they depart. They think they can enjoy 47_ better if they do things that way. 48_ the American writer, Bill Bryson, recommends just the opposite, “People are always surprised 49_ I travel so extensively without 50_ any foreign languages,” he says. “But I dont want to know

51、 51_ people are talking about. I cant think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country 52_ you are ignorant of 53_ every thing. Suddenly you are five years old 54_. You cant read anything: you have only the most basic sense of 55_ things work. 56_ whole exis

52、tence becomes 57_ series of interesting guesses.” Traveling 58 _ ignorance does have its risks-“If you see a sign, you dont known 59 _ its welcoming you to the country or 60 _ you are standing in a battle field,” admits Bryson-but it 61_ you to do something that people are often 62 _scared to do: Tr

53、ust 63_. “You have to take in on 64_ that the world is going to look 65 _ you,” he says.V. Phrase Translation (120=20)Part One: Translate the following phrases into English:66.世界旅游组织（全称） 67. 饭店联号68.带薪假日 69. 语言障碍70. 旅游零售商 71. 签约国72. 处境旅游 73. 在矿泉疗养地度假74. 文化交流 75. 税收收入Part Two : Translate the following

54、 phrases into Chinese:76. International Civil Aviation Organization 77. employment opportunities78. adventure holiday 79. tourist resorts80. vertical integration 81. overloaded transportation system82. energy conservation 83. United Nations Conference84. hospitality industry 85. gain an early footho

55、ldVI. Translate the following passage into Chinese. (20)86. Travelers of interest to the industry are usually classified into those whose travels require the use of overnight accommodation and those whose trips last less than one day. As can be noted in the WTO definitions, these groups are further

56、divided into international travelers and domestic travelers. A major reason for this distinction is that most nations are especially interested in developing tourism as an export industry. Export industries promote national economic development by generating new wealth for the state. Domestic touris

57、m may be important for local or regional development, but many economists suggest it usually has the effect of merely shifting wealth from one region to another, and not of contributing to actual net growth in the gross domestic product of a country. Some national tourism organizations have found it

58、 useful to make a further distinction between intercontinental travel and travel between adjacent countries. 全国2006年10月高等教育自学考试旅游英语选读试题答案及评分参考（课程代码： 0837）I. Multiple Choice (l20=20)1. D 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. B11.B 12. C 13. D 14. C 15. D 16. C 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. DII. Reading Comprehension (2