Brian arrived at the San Francisco airport two hours before the flight to Paris.He was wearing three shirts,a jacket,two pairs of socks,a pair of shorts,and two pairs of jeans.He was carrying one small backpack,which was very full,but he didn’t have any other luggage.Brian needed to meet a man named Tony before he checked in for his flight.He found Tony near the Air France counter.Tony gave him a round trip ticket and a small package.
“Give this package to Jean Paul at the airport in Paris.He will have a sign with your name on it.I think you can find him easily,”Tony said,“You don’t have any luggage,right?”
“Only this backpack,”Brian answered,“You said I could bring one carry on bag.”
“That’s right.One carry on bag is fine.Have a good trip.”
“Thanks.”
Is Brian a criminal? Not at all.He is an aircourier.And he paid only $110 for the round trip ticket to Paris.Air couriers get cheap airline tickets because they take important packages and papers to foreign countries.Businesses sometimes need to get packages and papers to people in foreign countries by the next day.Often,the only way they can do this is to use an air courier company.It is not cheap for a business to send a package with an air courier,but it is quick.
Every year about 80,000 people worldwide travel as aircouriers.The number of tickets for courier travel is growing by about 10 percent a year.However,air courier travel isn’t for everyone.But if you have very little money,can be flexible about your travel plans,and don’t mind wearing the same clothes for a week,it can be a great way to take a vacation!
【小题1】Why was Brian wearing so many clothes for his travel?A.Because they were the uniforms for air couriers. |
B.Because that made him easier to be recognized. |
C.Because he would be charged for taking much luggage with him. |
D.Because he was required not to have much luggage with him. |
A.it costs less | B.it is flexible |
C.it grows fast | D.it saves time |
A.have much money |
B.hate wearing the same clothes |
C.have much personal luggage |
D.are flexible about their travel plans |
A.describes the activities of a law breaker |
B.suggests a way to travel for everyone |
C.talks about the air courier travel |
D.tells us about a developing business |
A magical history tour inside and out,with the magnificent state Apartments of Henry Ⅷ and William Ⅲ, costume guides and 60 acres of spectacular riverside gardens including the famous Maze. Price Information: Adults £14.50, Children £7.25 (Aged 5-15)
Opening dates: All year around except 24-26 Dec.
Ghost Bus Tours
There’s something funny about this bus. You will find yourself seated in the heart of live ghost story. But that’s not all. Take a ride to the dark side and a strange conductor tells some frightening stories as the mysterious bus reveals its own secrets. You can also see a sightseeing show with actors and on-board technical trickery.
Price Information: Adults £18, Children £12 (Aged 5-15)
Opening Dates: All year around
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace has been a royal home for over 300 years and parts of the palace remain a private residence for members of the Royal Family today. The magnificent State Apartments and the Fashion Rules Collection are open to the public.
Price Information: Adults £12.50, Children £6.25(Aged 5-15)
Opening Dates: All year around except 24-26 Dec.
Kew Gardens
Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, London. A UNESCO World Heritage site, these magnificent London gardens, glasshouses and galleries are a living exhibit as well as an important historical heritage. See Kew Gardens bursting with color for its 250th anniversary.
Price Information: Adults £13.90, Children under 17 for free!
Opening Dates: All year around except 24-26 Dec.
Canary Wharf Experience
This round trip Thames RIB speed boat experience will be one never to forget. Get into character as famous Bond soundtracks play out from the unique on board sound system. Flex your muscles as the Thames RIB super-powered speedboats with 490hp engines prepare to go turbo.
Price Information: Adults £36.00, Children £22.00 (under 15)
Opening Dates: All year around
【小题1】How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and a fifteen-year-old girl to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens
A.£36.25 | B.£31.20 | C.£ 27.80 | D.£48.00 |
A.The tourists can visit Ghost Bus Tours at any time. |
B.The tourists can visit Kew Gardens at any time between Dec.24 and 26. |
C.The tourists can visit Kensington Palace at any time on December 25. |
D.The tourists can visit Hampton Court Palace at any time. |
A.Kew Gardens. | B.Canary Wharf Experience. |
C.Hampton Court Palace . | D.Kensington Place. |
A.It lets tourists have more fun during their visits in London. |
B.It lets tourists know more about London’s history. |
C.It shows that there are a lot of unknown secrets in London. |
D.It shows that ghost stories are popular in London. |
Booking a trip on an online travel site is convenient, but comes with its own set of problems.
◆They know who's going to spend more.
Last year, US travel research company Orbitz tracked people's online activities to test out whether Mac users spend more on travel than PC users. It turns out that on average, Mac users lay out US $20-30 more per night on hotels. As a result, online travel sites show these users more expensive travel options first. To avoid paying more, sort results by price.
◆Their software doesn't always link to the hotel's system.
A guaranteed reservation is almost impossible to come by anywhere — but the risk of your flight or hotel being overbooked increases with third-party providers. The middleman's software isn't immune(防护作用的) to system errors, so always call the hotel or airline to make sure your booking was processed.
◆Don't be fooled by packages: Often, they're low-end items grouped together.
Ever notice how travel sites recommend a hotel, a rental car, and tour package all in one click? These deals usually feature travel that no one wants, like flights with multiple layovers(中途停留). Check the fine print.
◆Once your trip is purchased, you're on your own.
An online travel agency can't provide assistance the same way an agent can if a flight is cancelled or a room is substandard. Basically, when you arrive at the airport or hotel, you're just another customer who booked at the lowest rate.
【小题1】What does the writer mainly intend to tell readers?A.Steps of reserving a hotel on line |
B.Tips of how to reserve flights on line |
C.Problems about reserving a trip on line |
D.Traps in reserving hotels and flights on line |
A.They are shown less expensive travel options first |
B.Some of the travel expenses are earned by Mac users |
C.They book at prices recommended first by travel sites. |
D.Their flights or hotels are overbooked by tourist agencies |
A.Booking online is better than booking in other ways |
B.The third parties will provide good travel services on line |
C.Few people book trips on line because of possible troubles |
D.Travelers’ interests may not be guaranteed with booking on line. |
When your home becomes a tourist attraction
Have you ever looked at a beautiful little news house in London and thought “It must be so amazing to live there?”
Alice Johnston is a longtime resident of Notting Hill, the London neighborhood famous for pastel-painted row houses and for being the setting of the movie of the same name. Johnston, a journalist, has complicated feelings about her Instagram-beloved neighborhood. She lives on Portobello Road, one of the capital’s most famous streets.
Once, she and a friend were walking his French bulldog when a tourist asked if they could “borrow” the pup for a quick photo. The friend and the dog agreed, the Instagrammer posed with the Frenchie in front of a bright blue door and then handed over five pounds as a thank you. In that story, everybody had a good time.
A.And she has witnessed all kinds of crazy behavior committed in the pursuit of the perfect snapshot. |
B.But there can be a darker side to living inside what some people think is a movie set. |
C.“For us it’s a tremendous pleasure to be able to share the house and see so many people happy and excited about it.” |
D.If so, you’re not the only one. |
E.When private homes become tourist attractions, conflicts can occur. |
F.When it comes to living in a much-photographed place, some people try to take the good with the bad. |
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