Welcome Aboard Your Piccadilly Flight To HeathrowThe Piccadilly

                Welcome Aboard Your Piccadilly Flight To HeathrowThe Piccadilly

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                Welcome Aboard Your Piccadilly Flight To Heathrow
The Piccadilly line to Heathrow(伦敦希思罗机场)is not only the most convenient way to travel but also the most cost-effective. So the next time you’re travelling to Heathrow, make sure you fly Piccadilly line.
Your Piccadilly flight features:
● Departures from 36 stops on the Piccadilly line, or from over 200 stations only one change way
● Service every 5 minutes to and from Heathrow throughout the day
● Journeys from central London taking less than 50 minutes
● Only £ 3.70 for a single adult fare
● See tables below for journey times
Fares to and from central London
● Adult single £3.70
● Child single £1.50
If you are traveling as a group, then you are allowed to use the Family Travelcard, which means each adult can travel for £3.40 and each child for £0. 80.
The group must consist of 1 or 2 adults travelling with 1-4 children(from 09:30 Monday-Friday and at any time weekends and Public Holidays).
Members within the group do not need to be related.
Travelling to Heathrow
 
Mon-Sat
Sun
From
Journey Time
Frequency
First Train
Last Train
First Train
Last Train
Earls Court
39 mins
5 mins
05:55
00:43
07:15
23:49
Piccadilly Circus
49 mins
5 mins
05:45
00:32
07:05
23:38
Travelling from Heathrow
 
Mon-Sat
Sun
To
Journey Time
Frequency
First Train
Last Train
First Train
Last Train
Earls Court
34 mins
5 mins
05:13
23:49
05:57
23:30
Piccadilly Circus
45 mins
5 mins
05:13
23:49
05:57
23:30
小题1: Which of the following statements is true about the Piccadilly line?
A.The Piccadilly line is the most convenient one around the world.
B.Taking the Piccadilly line can save more money than any other public transportation.
C.The Piccadilly line is the only public transportation to Heathrow.
D.The flight from Earls Court to Piccadilly Circus takes 39 minutes.
小题2:At what time does the first train from Earls Court arrive at Heathrow on Sunday?
A.07:49B.06:34C.07:54D.06:31
小题3:When taking the Piccadilly line, whether to or from Heathrow, one may___________.
A.get to the destination within 34 minutes
B.get to the first stop no later than 23:30
C.get a discount once traveling in groups
D.expect a train every 5 minutes at the stop

答案

小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:D
解析

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The clock, called SteepSmart, measures your sleep cycle, and waits ____(36) you to be in your lightest phase of sleep ____(37) rousing you.Its makers say that should ______(38) you wake up feeling refreshed every morning.As you sleep you pass____(39) a sequence of sleep states---light sleep, deep sleep and REM(rapid eye movement) sleep---that ____(40) approximately every 90 minutes.The point in that cycle at which you wake can ____(41) how you feel later, and may ____(42) have a greater impact than how much or little you have slept.Being roused during a light phase ____(43) you are more likely to wake up energetic.
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We supply the bike, panniers, all the support gear, easy to follow maps, cycle routes and either the accommodation or several accommodation suggestions depending on the tour.
All you need to do is bring your cycle gear. Book your accommodation off the detailed list  if required, and you are all set for a cheap, environmentally friendly holiday in New Zealand.
We do all the hard work of sorting routes and where to stay — you just relax and enjoy the riding! Too easy.
There are more tours to come so if you don’t see a tour that suits your needs let us know!
 Tour
Grade
Cost from
Options
2 Day Self Guided Road Tour Banks Peninsula
2
$182

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2 days of self guided cycling on Banks Peninsula roads. Includes bike hire, trip notes, panniers and lots great riding around lyttelton Harbour.
3 Day Self Guided Road Tour Canterbury and the Southern Alps
2
$215

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An easy three day introduction to cycle touring to the inexperienced cyclist. From the high alpine passes of Arthur Pass cross the fertile Canterbury plains to the endless sandy east coast beaches.
5 Day Self Guided Road Tour Christchurch to Queenstown
4
$480

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The wonderful and wild West Coast in a flash! For the fit and keen cyclist
6 Day Self Guided Road Tour Christchurch to Queenstown
2
$365

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A tour that gets you from Christchurch to Queenstown a different way with far less hills! Cycling through the center of the South Island where great feast of fresh Salmon and breath taking views of Mt Cook await.
8 Day Self Guided Road Tour Christchurch to Queenstown
3
$390

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From Christchurch to Queenstown in eight days down the West coast. The Transalpine does the hard work for you across Arthurs Pass and drops you in Greymouth for the start of your tour.
小题1:If you learned how to ride bike only a week ago, you should choose _______.
A.2 Day Self Guided Road TourB.3 Day Self Guided Road Tour
C.5 Day Self Guided Road TourD.8 Day Self Guided Road Tour
小题2:Where can we mostly see the passage?
A.NewspaperB.TVC.InternetD.Magazine
小题3:What do you have to do when you want to enjoy your cycle tour?
A.Bring your cycle gear.
B.Bring your support gear and book your accommodation.
C.Book your accommodation.
D.Bring your bike gear and do some hard work.

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The Best Rice Cookers
☆☆☆☆Tefal Automatic 2W3 Classic Rice Cooker
One of the largest rice cookers on the market, with a 2-litre capacity (容量)(up to 12 servings).It looks "rather utilitarian", but gives "the least sticky results" and its removable power cord means it can be taken outdoors or to the table.It comes with eight recipes and once cooking is completed it automatically switches to "keep-warm mode".Price; $29.99.Call 0800-616413 for stockists.
☆☆☆ Keiswood Rice Cooker and Steamer RC310
A "stylish looking machine with a heavy glass lid and a steam tray for steaming fish and vegetables.It cooks up to ten portions of rice(l.8-litre capacity), and produces "good results" although the rice tends to get sticky on the bottom layer.It keeps the rice warm once cooking is completed, but the power cord is not removable.Price:$34.99.Call 01705-392333 for stockists.
☆☆☆Zojurushi Rice Cooker / Warmer NDAQ – N10W
This cooker has a one – litre capacity (five portions of rice) and keeps rice warm for up to 12 hours after cooking. The lid has a clip – lock and is sealed so cooking is pressurized. It cooks rice “perfectly”, though “at a price”. Price: $ 109.90. Call 0181 – 9982100 for stockists.
☆☆☆Magimix – 2 – Tier Steamer
A double – layer steamer with two large stainless – steel steam baskets. Rice is cooked in a heat – proff dish which is inserted in the bottom tier (层). It is “perfectly done” in just 20 minutes, with “no stickiness or scorching (烧焦).” The rice can also be kept warm on half power. Price: $ 89.95. Call 04183 – 427411 for stockiest.
☆☆☆Lakeland Ltd Microwave Multi – Steamer (Raf 4241)
A four – portion steamer which takes just ten mantes in the microwave to cook four “fluffy” portions of rice. It is alos suitable for vegetables, noodles and pasta and is “great for smallest quantities”. Price: $ 5.95. Call 015394 – 88100 to order.
☆☆Hinari Steam Supreme
A double – layer steamer which comes with an additional rice bowl and lid. Its main drawbacks are “time and capacity”; the rice bowl can only hold two portions and this takes 55 minutes to cool. The instructions are also confusing. “Good as a general steamer, mediocre as a rice cooker”. Price: $ 19.99. Call Alba Ltd on 0181 – 7873111 for stockiest.
小题1:Which of the following is unlikely to be considered by a housewife who hates washing sticky cookers?
A.Tefal Automatic 2003 Classic Rice Cooker
B.Kenwood Rice Cooker and Steamer RC 310
C.magimix 2 – Tier Steamer
D.Lakeland Ltd Microwave Multi – Steamer (Ref 4241)
小题2:     may not be so popular with customers as others because it is time – consuming, low in capacity and vague in instructions.
A.Zojurushi Rice Cooker / Warmer NDAQ – N10W
B.Lakeland Ltd Microwave Multi – Steamer (Ref4241)
C.Hinari Steam Supreme
D.Kenwood Rice Cooker and Steamer RC 310
小题3:The phrase “at a price” describing Zojurushi Rice Cooker / Warmer NDAQ – N10W implies that its price is           .
A.lowB.highC.above averageD.reasonable

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       Rafting the GRAND CANYON Welcomes You!
If you are looking for an exciting, fun and challenging white water tour, Rafting(筏运) the GRAND CANYON is here to help you plan the right tour for you. Whether you want to travel for two days or ten, hike in or not, go on an oar(船桨) boat or motorboat, through Class 3 or 6 water, we will help you find the trip that meets your needs.
For those who will be vacationing in the off-season, a rafting trip on the Native American Red River is available or a one-day trip is available on the Colorado River from Diamond Creek to Pierce Ferry.
Most of the trips depart from Lees Ferry, Arizona. We offer partial trips which allow you to get on or off at Phantom Ranch located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim. You can have a hike, and with proper planning the mule(骡子) ride up or down is also an option. Most trips occur between April and October.
Since all rafting on the Colorado requires a permit, planning and reserving your trip requires reservations well in advance. Please let us know when you would like to go and we will contact all the river concessionaires(特许权获得者) to help you find the best trip for you.
To talk to us or to make a reservation, call us toll free:
1-800-222-6966
or 702-655-6060
If you have any questions regarding a trip, please CLICK HERE to fill out our form. This will speed up the process of getting you accurate information regarding that trip.
If you would like to send us an email about something other than an upcoming trip you can contact us at info@raftingthegrandcanyon.com.
We look forward to helping you plan your trip!
(Please NO Travel Agents.)
小题1:If you want to enjoy rafting, you can travel        .
A.both in the off-season and the busy season
B.only in the off-season
C.only in the busy season
D.only between April and October
小题2:All the following activities are recommended EXCEPT         .
A.hikingB.swimmingC.rowing a boatD.animal riding
小题3:Which of the following is most likely to be a customer of Rafting the Grand Canyon?
A.Travel agents.
B.River concessionaires.
C.A couple who are planning their honeymoon.
D.An athlete who wants to have a rest after an injury.

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★Money and Happiness★
A Guide to Living the Good Life
Author: Laura Rowley
Publisher: Wiley (March 1, 2008)
Laura Rowley helps us all understand the money-happiness connection in our own lives so that we spend our time and efforts wisely. She offers insights that every reader can use to make smarter decisions that will lead to living a rich life in every possible definition of the term.
★Happiness★
The Science Behind Your Smile
Author: Daniel Nettle
Publisher: Oxford University Press (July 1, 2008)
This is the first book to look thoroughly at what happiness is and how it works. Nettle examines whether people are basically happy or unhappy, whether success can make us happy, why some people are happier than others, and much more.
★The Happiness Makeover★
How to Teach Yourself to Be Happy and Enjoy Every Day
Author: M. J. Ryan
Publisher: Broadway (May 10, 2008)
Ryan’s own desire to be happier first led her to study what is known about happiness from brain science, psychology, and the wisdom traditions of the world. The Happiness Makeover draws on this wide-ranging knowledge and presents a plan that will help you:
Clear away happiness problems like worry, fear, envy, and dislikes.
Learn to think confidently.
Find daily ways to truly enjoy, even relish, the moments of your life.
★Health and Happiness★
Hormones and Qualities Llives
Author: Steven F. Hotze
Publisher: Forrest Publishing (April, 2008)
Dr Steven Hotze is leading a wellness revolution that advances a new model of healthcare. Unlike the popular medical way of treating individual symptoms(症状) with the familiar “anti” drugs, Dr Hotze deals with the basic causes of poor health.
In Hormones, Health, and Happiness you are shown how to reach and keep the best body functioning.
Based on a process of biologically the same hormones(荷尔蒙) and other natural treatments, it can help you enjoy a better quality of life.
小题1: According to the passage, which of the following books was the first to come out?
A.A Guide to Living the Good Life
B.Hormones and Qualities Lives
C.How to Teach Yourself to Be Happy and Enjoy Every Day
D.The Science Behind Your Smile
小题2: If you want to know more about whether happiness has something to do with success, you should turn to _________________________________.
A.Money and HappinessB.Happiness
C.The Happiness MakeoverD.Health and Happiness
小题3: Whose model will possibly help readers obtain health and wellness naturally?
A.Laura Rowley’s.B.M. J. Ryan’s.C.Daniel Nettle’s.D.Steven F. Hotze’s.
小题4: Which is the best title for the passage?
A.What Is Happiness?B.Recent Books on Happiness
C.Money and HappinessD.How to Keep Yourself Happy

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