The World Sea Trip of a Lifetime

　　Our World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking, waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another.

　　On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home.

　　During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play.

　　You will visit all the places most people only dream about - from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokoy and Hong Kong.

　　For a few thousand pounds, all you've ever hoped for can be yours. 1. What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?

　　A. Choose the holiday in Devon.

　　B. Go to the Snowdonia Centre.

　　C. Join the World Sea Trip of 2008.

　　D. Visit Acapulco and Hawaii.

2. In what way is the Snowdonia Centre different from the other two holidays?

　　A. It provides chances of family gatherings.

　　B. It provides customers with good food.

　　C. It offers a sports lesson.

　　D. It offers comfortable rooms.

3. What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2008?

　　A. You can have free meals on deck every day.

　　B. You can sleep on a ship and tour many places.

　　C. You will have chances to watch and act in a play.

　　D. You have to do your own packing and unpacking.

　　B

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