英语听力练习高级训练43：旅游广告
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 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 the geography of Little Wild Horse Canyon?
A. Picture 1
B. Picture 2
C. Picture 3
5. If you wanted to participate in the next tour on August 30th, by what date would you have to make the reservation?
A. August 1st
B. August 17th
C. August 23rd
答案：
1. the beauty and grandeur of the state
2. whitewater rafting
3. entrance fees
4. Picture 3
5. August 17th
英语听力原文：
Majestic, serene. Just two words to describe the scenic regions of Utah in the Mountain West of the United States. Now, our office offers fabulous, five-day outdoor packages of the state for the adventurous.
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, 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. Little Wild Horse CanyonThis very narrow, winding chasm, with its steep walls on either side of you, will leave you in amazement knowing that it was formed from rushing water and erosion over millions of years.
You'll also hike and scramble 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 climber.
The price of your tour package includes local transportation in Utah, one-nights lodging 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 trek, and reservations must be made thirteen days in advance. Let us show Utah like no one else can.
英语单词短语学习：
majestic adj. 庄严的;宏伟的 (adjective): powerful and beautiful creating a feeling of great respect
- My Japanese students were very moved by the majestic view at Dead Horse Point National Park in Southern Utah.
serene adj. 平静的;安详的;清澈的;晴朗的 (adjective): calm and peaceful
- The serene expressions on the students' faces told me they enjoyed the trip.
scenic adj. 风景优美的;舞台的;戏剧的 (adjective): having natural beauty
- The drive home was very scenic, so we stopped several times along the way to take pictures.
fabulous adj. 难以置信的;传说的，寓言中的;极好的 (adjective): extremely pleasing or wonderful
- The hotel was fabulous. It has very nice furnishings, and the view was wonderful.
remote adj. 遥远的;偏僻的;疏远的 (adjective): far away in distance
- We had to drive to a very remote area to see the waterfall.
ruins n. 遗迹(ruin的复数形式);废墟 (noun): old buildings or structures in extremely bad condition, much which may have already fallen down
- It's a three-hour scenic hike to the indian ruins from the trailhead.
preserve vt. 保存;保护;维持;腌;禁猎 (verb): to maintain or protect in safe condition
- The national park service has been trying to preserve the old trail to the indian ruins.
gear n. 齿轮;装置，工具;传动装置 (noun): equipment
- We rented some camping gear for the backpacking trip.
lodging n. 寄宿;寄宿处;出租的房间、住房;倒伏 (noun): places like hotels or inns to stay and sleep
- That travel guide has a lot of information on lodging in that area.
trek n. 艰苦跋涉 (noun): a long walk, often through the mountains
- They estimate that the trek will take about a week.
