阅读理解 Take a step back in time and enjoy these once-in-a-lifetime train journeys. The Rocky Mountaineer Most notable are the wonderful views from your seat thanks to the big glass windows that bring the outside in along with good meals. There are four roads to take. A favorite is the Coastal Package, which provides special Pacific Ocean views from Seattle to Vancouver before traveling through the Canadian borders. One-to-fourteen-night packages are available. Minimum price: $600. Seven Stars in Kyushu Considered one of Japan' s best trains, this service features (以……为特征) only seven carriages and 14 rooms. The train name, Seven Stars, stands for the seven most important aspects of the journey to Kyushu: the quality of the service, food, nature, hot springs, power spot, the friendliness of its people and history. Choose from a one-night trip or a four-day journey that takes you around the island in southern Japan. Minimum price: $1,600. The Maharajas' Express There' s no better way to take in the Taj Mahal than on Maharajas' Express. Each of the 14 guest carriages is named after the famous jewels of the various Maharajas. The Presidential Suite includes an entire carriage, while all the other suites feature large windows. There are seven journeys throughout India to choose from, including one of their newest, The Southern Jewels. Minimum price: $1,100. The Belmond Andean Explorer Named as South America' s best sleeper train and one of the most adventurous rail lines in the world, Peru' s Belmond Andean Explorer will take you on a one-or-two-night journey to experience the highlights from Cusco to Arequipa. Each of the 24 rooms on the train has its own bathroom, shower, and oxygen tanks & masks should the altitude start to get to you. There' s even an onboard SPA! Minimum price : $680.

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Take a step back in time and enjoy these once-in-a-lifetime train journeys.

The Rocky Mountaineer

Most notable are the wonderful views from your seat thanks to the big glass windows that bring the outside in along with good meals.

There are four roads to take. A favorite is the Coastal Package, which provides special Pacific Ocean views from Seattle to Vancouver before traveling through the Canadian borders.

One-to-fourteen-night packages are available.

Minimum price: $600.

Seven Stars in Kyushu

Considered one of Japan' s best trains, this service features (以……为特征) only seven carriages and 14 rooms. The train name, Seven Stars, stands for the seven most important aspects of the journey to Kyushu: the quality of the service, food, nature, hot springs, power spot, the friendliness of its people and history. Choose from a one-night trip or a four-day journey that takes you around the island in southern Japan.

Minimum price: $1,600.

The Maharajas' Express

There' s no better way to take in the Taj Mahal than on Maharajas' Express. Each of the 14 guest carriages is named after the famous jewels of the various Maharajas. The Presidential Suite includes an entire carriage, while all the other suites feature large windows. There are seven journeys throughout India to choose from, including one of their newest, The Southern Jewels.

Minimum price: $1,100.

The Belmond Andean Explorer

Named as South America' s best sleeper train and one of the most adventurous rail lines in the world, Peru' s Belmond Andean Explorer will take you on a one-or-two-night journey to experience the highlights from Cusco to Arequipa. Each of the 24 rooms on the train has its own bathroom, shower, and oxygen tanks & masks should the altitude start to get to you. There' s even an onboard SPA!

Minimum price : $680.

(1) What' s the special use of the big glass windows on the Rocky Mountaineer train? A. To bring in more fresh air. B. To light up the meal tables. C. To give passengers a better view. D. To make the train more beautiful.

(2) What does the train' s name " Seven Stars" represent? A. The days of journey. B. The number of the train' s carriages. C. The important aspects of the train. D. The features of the trip to Kyushu.

(3) For which trip might the tourists need oxygen masks? A. The Rocky Mountaineer. B. The Belmond Andean Explorer. C. Seven Stars in Kyushu. D. The Maharajas' Express.

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Women were less likely than men to support the Vietnam war, the Gulf war, or the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. They commit far fewer murders. They are less likely to favor strikes. For some scholars, these are grounds for thinking that a world run by women would be more peaceful.

But European history suggests otherwise, according to political scientists Oeindrila Dube and S. P. Harish. They studied how often European rulers went to war between 1480 and 1913, and found that states ruled by queens were 27% more likely to get involved in wars than those ruled by kings.

This was not all the queens' fault: men, seeing them as soft targets, tended to attack them. Frederick the Great of Prussia once declared: "No woman should ever be allowed to govern anything." Shortly after becoming king, he attacked the newly crowned Archduchess of Austria, Maria Theresa, and seized Silesia province. Despite years of war, she never recovered it.

But perceived weakness is not the whole story. Queens, the researchers found, were more likely to gain new territory. Catherine the Great expanded her empire by some 200,000 square miles. And married queens were more aggressive than single queens or kings, whether single or married.

The authors suggest several reasons for this. First, married queens may have been able to form more military alliances (联盟), making them confident enough to pick fights. Their husbands had often served in the army before they married, and were well placed to strengthen military ties between their homelands and their wives' states.

Second, unlike most kings, queens often gave their husbands a lot of power, putting them in charge of foreign policy or the economy. During the 1740s, Maria Theresa's husband, Francis I, reformed the Austrian economy and raised money for the armed forces while his wife ruled much of central Europe. Prince Albert was Queen Victoria's most trusted adviser, shaping her foreign policy until his death in1861. This division of labor, the authors suggest, freed up time for queens to pursue more aggressive policies.

The modern era, too, has witnessed female leaders in wars: Golda Meir and the Yom Kippur war, or Margaret Thatcher and the Falklands. The number of countries led by women has more than doubled since 2000, but there is plenty of room for improvement: the current level of 15 represents less than 10% of the total. A world in which more women took power might be more equal. Whether it would be more peaceful is a different question.

(1) The underlined "perceived weakness" in paragraph 4 means that ____. A. women were less likely to support wars B. women could not recover lost territory C. women commit far fewer crimes D. women were soft targets

(2) Why were married queens more likely to gain new territory? A. Because their military alliances picked fights for them. B. Because they were ambitious and aggressive by nature. C. Because their husbands were supportive in state governing. D. Because they centralized all power into their own hands.

(3) What is the purpose of mentioning the two female leaders in the last paragraph? A. To imply there is room for improvement in gender equality. B. To indicate more females become leaders in modern times. C. To illustrate female leaders cannot prevent wars in modern times. D. To suggest female leaders have their share of wars in modern times.

(4) According to the passage, we can safely conclude that ____. A. married women are not fit to govern their states on their own B. female leaders should be responsible for all wars throughout history C. the world wouldn't be more peaceful even if more women took power D. the division of labor allows queens to survive economic crisis

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The Best of Alaska

Nothing evokes (唤起）Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, and wonderful meals, and you really do have the Best of Alaska! Join us for an unforgettable 7-day journey to the last border!

HIGHLIGHTS:

JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty. It is here that we start and end our trip.

HAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fiords. The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a most important center for adventure in Alaska. In 2004, Haines was listed by Outside Magazine and National Geographic Adventure as one of the best places for recreation and living.

ALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a non-profit corporation devoted to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes . Alaska Indian Arts is also the headquarters for several of Alaska's outstanding craftsmen. We spend a few hours learning carving, native beading and culture from these master artists.

SKAGWAY: Skagway is famous for its role in the Klondike Gold Stampede over 100 years ago. Today, it is a historic yet lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops. In Skagway, we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor's Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.

GUSTANUS: Gustanus is the gateway to the Glacier Bay National Park. We'll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights. This will be the base for both the whale-watching journey and a full-day voyage in Glacier Bay.

DATES/PRICES:

May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15. 7 days—$3, 500, including lodging, all meals, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustanus. Not included: alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.

CONTACTS:

E-mail: info@alaskamountainguides. com Call: (800)766-3396 Write: Alaska Mountain Guides &Climbing School P. O. Box 1081, Haines AK 99827

(1) According to the advertisement, the participants of the journey____. A. are able to experience some adventurous activities in Haines B. can contact Alaska Mountain Guides &Climbing School by e-mail or fax C. will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts D. can get lots of traditional native artworks free of charge

(2) You can feel the history of the local place at____. A. Juneau B. Skagway C. Haines D. Gustanus

(3) Which of the following requires participants to pay additional fees? A. Going from Gustanus to Juneau by train. B. A full-day voyage in Glacier Bay. C. Having the last supper at Juneau. D. Flying to Juneau.

(4) What can you learn from the advertisement? A. Juneau is much more beautiful than Haines. B. The culture of the Northwest Native Tribes is dying out. C. Alaska is famous for its culture, history and natural beauty. D. Skagway was the richest town in Alaska in the past.

(5) The passage is written to ____. A. introduce the history of Alaska B. introduce the activities in Alaska C. show the culture, history and beauty of Alaska D. attract readers to visit Alaska

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