1、浙 00837# 旅游英语选读试题 第 1 页（共 7 页）全国 2005 年 1 月高等教育自学考试旅游英语选读试题课程代码：00837.Multiple Choice:(120=20)Directions: In this section, you are given 20 questions, beneath each of which are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You are to make the best choice either to complete the incomplete statement or to answe
2、r the question.1.Which of the following is NOT included in the fabled Five Mountains in China?A. Taishan B. Shanxis HengshanC. Songshan D. Huangshan2.China is the _ country in the world with a total land area of _ square kilometers.A. third largest;9.6 million B. second largest;9.6 millionC. largest
3、;96 million D. third largest;96 million3.Asia as a whole sees _ and _ as its main tourist-generating markets.A. Australia; North America B. Africa; South AmericaC. Latin America, Europe D. Europe; North America4._s 170-room _ can be identified as the first modern first-class hotel.A. Boston; Palace
4、Hotel B. San Francisco; Tremont HouseC. Boston; Tremont House D. San Francisco; Palace Hotel 5.In _,innkeepers were regarded as servants.A. Europe B. colonial AmericaC. Asia D. Africa6.The East Asia and Pacific Year of Travel is in the year of _.A. 1993 B.1994 C.1997 D.19997.That tourists litter in
5、areas such as picnic sites and by desecrating monuments with graffiti is considered _ pollution.A. cultural B. physicalC. social D. visual8.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Chinas domestic travel at present is unbalanced, with supply exceeding demand.B. Midscale and budget travel wil
6、l continue to be the mainstay of Chinas domestic tourism industry.C. The Pearl River Delta in Guangdong Province is the largest generator of domestic tourists.D. The residents of the three municipalities of Shanghai, Beijing, and Tianjin also have higher 浙 00837# 旅游英语选读试题 第 2 页（共 7 页）incomes and are
7、 more educated than much of China.9.Which of the following is NOT the impact of tourism on history?A. Enhancement of museums with greater interest in cultural resources.B. Changes in the cultural landscape.C. Loss of artifacts by unscrupulous sales people.D. Increased awareness of, and demand for, t
8、raditional literary forms10._ was father of the modern commercial hotel industry.A. Conrad Hilton B. Ellsworth StatlerC. Kemmons Wilson D. Vladimir Raitz11.The international passenger survey divides visits into _ groups.A. 3 B.4 C.5 D.612.Which of the following is not an international visitor?A. A c
9、rew member of a foreign vessel or aircraft stopped in the country on a lay-over.B. An employee of international bodies on a mission lasting less than one year, or a national returning home for a temporary.C. One who visits in the capacity of a diplomat or a member of the armed forces.D.A foreign com
10、mercial or business traveler.13.In China, the five-day work week policy was adopted on _.A. May 1,1996 B. October 1,1996 C. May 1,1995 D. Octorber 1,199514.According to Maslow, safety need excludes _.A. health B. recreationC. keep oneself active and healthy for the future D. escape15.Whose prime pur
11、pose is to serve the needs of commuting business people, many of whom regularly use these routes?A. Flag-carrier B. Commuter airlines C. Trunk route D. Feeder airline16.Tourists seeking _ generally will require accommodation of as good a quality and efficiency that can be expected for the price they
12、 can afford.A. cultural experience B. education experienceC. rest and relaxation D. exotic and unusual holidays17.In the USA about 10 per cent of all trips involve up to _ nights in a hotel.A. 25 B.30 C.40 D.3518.One of the key characteristics of the new tourism is _.浙 00837# 旅游英语选读试题 第 3 页（共 7 页）A.
13、 flexibility B. individualism C. uniqueness D. nonstandarddizaiton19.The three distinct categories of airline service refer to _.A. charter services, scheduled services and air taxi servicesB. nonscheduled services, frequent flyer programmes services, air taxi servicesC. tailer-made services, schedu
14、led services, air taxi servicesD. scheduled services, nonscheduled services, charter services20.In 1950 the first package holiday built around air transport was organized by _.A. Thomson B. Stangen C. Cook D. Vladimir Raitz.Reading Comprehension:(210=20) Directions: Read the following two passages a
15、nd then choose the best answer to each question.(1)The Chinese use chopsticks as easily and as naturally as Europeans use forks. They are like an extension of a mans fingers, practical adaptations that evolved from the days when man indeed ate with his fingers.There are different styles of chopstick
16、s. The Chinese variety is blunt on the “eating end,” while the Japanese prefer those with pointed tips. There are even short lengths for children to use. Chopsticks are made of many materialsivory, plastic, silver, and even jadebut the most common ones are of wood or bamboo. For everyday use, wood,
17、bamboo, or ivory is best. Plastic chopsticks are not satisfactory, since they tend to warp after repeated immersion in hot washing water.All Chinese food is prepared so that it may be easily handled with chopsticks. In fact, many older-generation Chinese households have no forks at all. Fingers real
18、ly have to work in order to use these implements adeptly, however, and our fingers have become lazy from eating with forks. Practice is the key to success with these centuries-old tools.Chopsticks are used for cooking as well as eating. They are good for serving noodles, retrieving deep-fried foods,
19、 beating eggs, and stir-frying. One can even buy extra-long “cooking chopsticks”,which makes these kitchen tasks even easier.21.Most common materials for chopsticks are _.A. wood, ivory B. ivory, plasticC. bamboo, plastic D. wood, bamboo22.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to t
20、he passage?A. Europeans use forks easily and naturally.B. Eating with chopsticks makes our fingers nimble.C. Every Chinese is born with the skill to use chopsticks.浙 00837# 旅游英语选读试题 第 4 页（共 7 页）D. Chopsticks are used both for cooking and eating.23.Whats the meaning of “wrap”(L.5,Para.2)?A. twist B.
21、lengthen C. soften D. weaken24.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. There are short-length chopsticks for children.B. Chopsticks seem to be added to make a mans finger longer.C. Ivory or silver chopsticks are good for everyday use.D. All Chinese food is prepared
22、for the easy handle of chopsticks.25.Whats the best title for the passage?A. Materials and Styles of Chinese Chopsticks.B. Chinese Chopsticks: A Useful Implement.C. The History of Chinese Chopsticks.D. Chinese Chopsticks of Variety.(2)The rental car industry is an important aspect of automobile trav
23、el, whose growth has been paralleling or exceeding the growth in air travel. It provides convenience in a transfer between airport and hotel, or in travelling around a city. In the United States, for example, a business travelers flies from Houston to Miami for a four-day sales trip, and rents a car
24、 to make numerous sales calls at companies in the area; a family flies from New York to Los Angels for a two-week vacation, and rents a car and drives up the coast to San Francisco, stopping to admire the scenery and visit the tourist attractions along the way.Large car rental firms have both in-tow
25、n and suburban locations, but most business is still conducted at airports. The car rental agency has a desk in the baggage claim area of a large airport. When people know they are coming to a city and will need to rent a car, they usually reserve one over the telephone. The car rental agent also re
26、ceives many calls from travel agents who want to reserve cars for their clients. When customers arrive at the airport and pick up their baggage, they simply walk over to the counter to get the car they have reserved.The car rental industry is different from other transportation industries in that it
27、 gives travelers complete control over their schedules and itineraries. Travelers should be aware that there are certain qualifications they must meet before renting a car. To qualify to rent a car in the United States, clients usually must: have a valid drivers license; be of at least 25 years old;
28、 have a major credit card or put down a cash deposit equal to the expected rental amount plus a specified percentage; and be personally responsible.Rates vary according to the size of the car and do not include gasoline, tax, or charges for extra services. Most American car rental companies charge f
29、ees not included in their regular rates for any extra services that they provide such as Drop-off, Gas, Insurance and Lost key.26.Two examples are given in order to prove that _.浙 00837# 旅游英语选读试题 第 5 页（共 7 页）A. the business traveler do numerous sales calls at companies in the area.B. the family enjo
30、y themselves completely.C. the car rental industry brings great convenience.D. both A and B27.Most car rental business is conducted _.A. in towns B. at suburban locations C. at airports D. near railway stations28.Which is not a qualification to rent a car in the United States?A. The company of paren
31、ts B.A valid drivers licenseC. Be of at least 25 years old D.A major credit card29.Which of the following statements is untrue?A. The car rental service gives travelers complete control over their schedules and itinerariesB. The growth of air travel is quicker than that of the car rental service.C.
32、The rates for renting a car are different due to the size of the car, etc.D. The customers can reserve a car beforehand.30.If a customer leaves the rented car at some other location owned by the same company, he is expected to pay a _ fee.A. drop-off B. gas C. insurance D. lost key.Fill in the blank
33、s with the proper phrases given below. Make some changes if necessary:(110=10)take on spur.on derive from range from come up withbring about distributed to distinguish from result in come into being31.Actually,tourism _ many improvements in the employment of women.32.He _ his enthusiasm for literatu
34、re _his father when he was young.33.The city _ a festive air several days ago.34.Do you know when the hotel chains _?35.He _ himself _ the other boys in the class by his height.36.The average score _ 60 to 95 in the middle-term examin ation.37.The profits _ the stockholders in the end of each year.3
35、8.His ruthless behavior _ the death of the child.39.The airline _ a new solution to the problem of jet-lag two months ago.40.She _ her team _ to greater efforts.Cloze Test:(0.5 20=10)Directions: Fill in the blanks with proper words or phrases.This is the 41 that perhaps most clearly demonstrates the
36、 old hoteliers famous saying:“ 42 is our most important product.”A meal of good 43 ,well cooked and beautifully 44 浙 00837# 旅游英语选读试题 第 6 页（共 7 页）,can be easily spoiled by a 45 or sloppy waiter or waitress. Proper attention to the 46 setupsilverware, china, glasses, and so 47 plus proper attention to
37、 48 needs for such items as bread, water, and liquor, are just as 49 as the food itself. How often we hear the 50 :“We wanted another 51 of drinks, but we could never get the waiters 52 .” The attention given to the guests while they are 53 can be as important as the 54 taking of the initial order.
38、No one likes to be 55 ,but most people need to 56 that there is someone near to help them in 57 they want something. It has been said that more food and beverage 58 business has been 59 by poor service than by poor or badly cooked 60 .Phrase Translation:(1 20=20)Part one: Translation the following p
39、hrases into English.61.日光浴62.国内旅游63.地方色彩64.资本投资65.机上杂志66.年收入67.吸引力68.优惠政策69.以市场为导向的改革70.京杭大运河Part Two: Translate the following phrases into Chinese.71.the local share of the market72.fray73.scale economics74.scheduled services75.a lay-over76.labor-intensive industry77.peripheral environment78.manage
40、ment know-how79.specialized tourism80.exhaust fumes.Translate the following passages into Chinese (102=20)(1) Tourists seeking rest and relaxation generally will require accommodation of as good a quality and efficiency that can be expected for the price they can afford. The mode and standard of tra
41、nsport will also be dictated by these considerations. The resort or destination chosen will depend on the form of relaxation required. For those who want to spend most of the lying on a warm, sunny beach(the sun-sea-sand set),an appropriate coastal resort will be chosen. For those wishing to make se
42、veral day trips to other towns, cities or events, the choice and quality of 浙 00837# 旅游英语选读试题 第 7 页（共 7 页）the excursions will help to determine the choice of resort.(2) Internally, infrastructure construction and management also moved ahead. Additional tourist facilities became operational after com
43、pletion or renovation. The Travel Service Quality Control Deposit System was implemented to exert more extensive control over the operation of tourist hotels and travel services. Based on local resources and market demand, many local tourism administrative bodies began to upgrade the economic status
44、 of tourism, enhance legal construction, improve physical facilities, increase financial input, strengthen management of scenic areas, ensure visitor safety at attractions, and protect the legitimate rights of tourists. All actions continue to contribute to the development of local tourism in China.
