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Travel aboard our modernequipped cruise ship National Geographic Explorer with a team of expert naturalists and historians as we visit the islands of South Georgia and the Falklands.
Days 1&2—Miami/Buenos Aires, Argentina
Leave Miami on an overnight flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital.Check in to the excellent Sofitel Buenos Aires Hotel before having a guided overview of the city, seeing its Beaux Arts palaces.
Day 3—Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Embark
Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.Join a cruise of the Beagle Channel before boarding our ship.
Day 4—At Sea
Settle into shipboard life, listening to informal discussions from our naturalists to prepare us for the wildness ahead in the Falklands.Spend time on deck and on the bridge, watching seabirds.
Days 5&6—Falkland Islands
Each Falkland island is different in its beauty.Walk on whitesand beaches; sail below cliffs; and hike across windswept grasslands.The Falklands boast the largest albatross(信天翁) colony in the world, thousands of Magellanic penguins, as well as herds of fur and elephant seals.
Days 7&8—At Sea
During our days at sea, some lectures will be given.So we can learn about the fascinating history of Antarctic exploration, as well as the flora(植物群) and geology of South Georgia.
Days 9 through 13—South Georgia Island
The following days are devoted to exploring the amazing coastline of South Georgia Island.The schedule is flexible, and throughout our journey there will be opportunities for walking, hiking, kayaking, and taking Zodiac excursions.
Days 14 through 16—At Sea
With whales beneath and birds above, head out on deck to see and hear the ship crunch through the ice.
Days 17&18—Ushuaia/Buenos Aires/Miami
Our journey ends in Ushuaia, with time to explore before boarding our flight to Buenos Aires, and an overnight flight to the U．S.
【解题导语】 本文介绍了一个邮轮之旅项目，鼓励人们去参加这次活动。
1．If you’re interested in the largest albatross colony in the world, you’ll look forward to ________．
A．Day 3 B．Day 4
C．Days 5 & 6 D．Days 7 & 8
C 解析：细节理解题。根据“Days 5 & 6—Falkland Islands”以及“The Falklands boast the largest albatross(信天翁) colony in the world”可知应选C项。
2．The travelers can learn about the history of Antarctic exploration through ________．
A．reading books B．attending lectures
C．watching movies D．visiting museums
B 解析：细节理解题。根据Days 7 & 8—At sea部分可知应选B项。
3．What will the travelers spend the most time in doing?
A．Shipping through the ice.
B．Visiting Argentina’s capital.
C．Traveling in Falkland Islands.
D．Exploring South Georgia Island.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据“Days 9 through 13—South Georgia Island”可知这个活动的时间最久。
