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As for long-distance holidays, there are some unique destinations that actually offer you great value for your money, even if you’re on a budget.
Tokyo, Japan
Food lovers should head to this busy city which has the lowest cost for dining out — you could even bag a three-course evening meal for two, with a bottle of house wine, for just under £ 34. For sightseeing there are plenty of free museums and attractions, while tour bus ticket prices start from as little as £ 11.56.
Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand's capital is second to none as the best value long-distance city. Although there isn’t a huge difference across all prices compared to the other cities, it is accommodation that really makes it stand out. I you’re only stopping for a long weekend, then make sure to check out the awe-inspiring The Grand Palace, a complex of breathtaking temples.
Beijing, China
The Chinese capital took third spot with a total basket price of £ 337.49. If you only do one cultural day out during your stay, make it a trip to The Forbidden City. There are some seriously beautiful and delicate buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, not to mention they're home to priceless artificial objects from China's historical milestones.
Dubai UAE
Although Dubai does have a reputation for being quite the splurge (挥霍金钱) when it comes to holidays and if you’re going to addict yourself to a spot of shopping or hit the roller-coasters, it actually provides quite good value for what you pay. The city also offers some cheaper prices across its museums, galleries and attractions as well as airport transfers.
1. What can you enjoy in Tokyo, Japan?
A. Eating out cheap. B. Free bus ride.
C. Visiting galleries free. D. Priceless man-made objects.
2. Which one tops the first as the best value long-distance city?
A. Tokyo. B. Bangkok. C. Beijing. D. Dubai.
3. What is people’s common idea about Dubai?
A. Dubai is famous for house wine producing.
B. Historical buildings spread everywhere in Dubai.
C. Being on vacation in Dubai costs tons of money.
D. The roller-coasters there are the best in the world.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几个物有所值的远距离旅行目的地。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一部分内容“Food lovers should head to this busy city which had the lowest cost for dining out — you could even bag a three-course evening meal for two, with a bottle of house wine，for just under £ 34.(美食爱好者应该去这座繁忙的城市，那里的用餐成本最低——你甚至可以用不到34英镑的价格买到两个人共进的三道菜的晚餐，外加一瓶精选葡萄酒)”可知，在日本东京外出就餐很便宜。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二部分内容“Thailand's capital is second to none as the best value long-distance city. (泰国首都是世界上性价比最高的长途城市)”可知，泰国首都曼谷被评为最实惠的长途城市。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四部分内容“Although Dubai does have a reputation for being quite the splurge (挥霍金钱) when it comes to holidays(尽管迪拜在度假方面确实以挥霍无度而闻名)”可知，人们通常认为在迪拜度假要花很多钱。故选C项。
