A
Iceland, the land of fire and ice is filled with glaciers(冰川), towering volcanoes and geothermal(地热的)pools. Come here, and you’ll have a destination that provides not just splendid sights but also plenty of culture.
Game of Thrones
Go back along with your favourite Game of Thrones characters on this five-day tour from Regent Holidays(0203 733 4931;regent-holidays. co. uk), which takes in the wilderness where the third series of the TV show was shot(拍摄). Led by the same expert guide that took the cast and crew to some of Ice land’s key sights, this tour visits the scenery brought to life with tales of the“Seven Kingdoms”.
Departs any time, from ￡1, 495 B&.B including Icelandair flights.
In search of the Northern Lights
A three-day “Northern Lights in Iceland” itinerary(行程表)from the Ultimate Travel Company(0203 553 2540;theultimatetravelcompany. co. uk)takes in the country’s most attractions by day and goes in search of the Aurora Borealis by night. The tour includes the Golden Circle, the site of the world’s oldest parliament(国会), the Blue Lagoon, and the volcanoes, glaciers and waterfalls of Iceland’s southern coastline.
Departs anytime, from ￡1, 197 B&. B including flights and transfers.
Going solo（单独地）
If you’re travelling without others, Discover the World(0173 7900 689;discover-the-world. co. uk) offers an eight-day journey. The tour visits Borgarfjorour Eystri, which is hidden away in the east fjords and is home to sweeping beautiful scenery, coastlines and ancient tales of elves and the“hidden people" who tales suggest, once lived there.
Departs between May and September, from ￡1, 824 full board including flights.
1. What can we know about Iceland?
A. Both fire and ice exist there. B. There are many towers and pools.
C. It’s the coldest country worldwide. D. It’s only famous for its beautiful sights.
2. Which might attract those interested in the shooting place of famous series?
A. Going solo. B. Game of Thrones.
C. Discover the World. D. In search of the Northern Lights.
3. If Tim wants to travel alone, which phone number should he dial?
A. 0203 553 2540. B. 1197 1495 1824.
C. 0203 733 4931. D. 0173 7900 689.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了在冰岛旅游的三种方案：沿《权力的游戏》的拍摄路线进行五日游、进行名为“冰岛北极之光”的三日游或者在五月到九月期间进行八日单人游。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段Iceland, the land of fire and ice is fired with glaciers(冰川), towering volcanoes and geothermal(地热的)pools. 可知在冰岛, 冰川和高耸的火山并存。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段Go back along with your favourite Game of Thrones characters... which takes in the wilderness where the third series of the TV show was shot(拍摄).可知游客可以去这部电视节目第三季的拍摄现场，Game of Thrones可能会吸引对著名系列片拍摄地感兴趣的人。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Going solo部分If you’re travelling without others, Discover the World (0173 7900 689;discover-the-world. co. uk) offers an eight-day journey.可知如果Tim想要独自一人旅游的话, 他可以拨打电话0173 7900 689。故选D。
