There are few places in the world with people as friendly and scenery as beautiful as the Philippines. Of the 7,107 islands that make up the archipelago nation（群岛国家），Boracay is one that has some of the best beaches the country-or even Asia-has to offer.
Boracay is a great choice for a beach holiday, especially if you're trying to escape the cold
claws of winter. A lot is packed on the island, which is not much bigger than 10 square kilometers. It has many charms and attractions for the most active traveler, as well as the biggest beach bum（冲浪爱好者）．
It also caters to a variety of budgets. With everything from low-key guesthouses to five-star resorts, local fare to gourmet meals（餐要大餐），travelers will be able to spend as -much or as little as they want. And like many destinations in Asia, bargaining will help you get better prices on accommodation, leisure activities, shopping and dining. The majority of accommodations can be found along the western side of the island, along White Sand Beach and Bulabog Beach. The southern part of the beach, called Station Three, caters more to backpacker crowds, and prices tend to increase the farther you go up the beach. Station Two, 5 to 10 minutes on foot from Station Three, is the center of the island's pulsing nightlife. Another 10 minutes up from Station Two is Station One, where you'll find the resort hotels and a more relaxed, comforting atmosphere. The island's lookout point is arguably the best place for panoramic（全景的）views of Boracay and its neighboring islands. Just a few moments of breathtaking scenery and fresh sea air will rejuvenate（使精神焕发）you and make you feel you never want to leave.
There are organized trips to nearby islands, one of the most popular being Ariel's Point. The Boracay Beach Club resort, which owns the island, plans outings to Ariel's for a minimum of 14 people each trip．Visitors can have a day of cliff-jumping, snorkeling and barbecues. An alternative-and a sure way to see and do what you want-is to hire a boat. Ride around Boracay, stop at a restaurant frequented by locals, visit the neighboring islands, find a good snorkeling spot or fthd a beach where you can appreciate Boracay's unspoiled beauty. Countless boat operators offer their services along the shore. Rental is typically 500 pesos（＄12) an hour. Another must-do is a sailboat ride at sunset. White Sand and Bulabog Beaches are lined with sailboats, and there's nothing quite like watching the sun descend against the backdrop of a blue sea and sky. There's very little that will top this bonding moment with nature. To round up the day, head out for a tasty meal．Because of Boracay's countless international visitors, almost every major food type is available. There's New York-style pizzas, burgers galore, Mexican treats, Thai favorites, as well as Japanese udon noodles．
There's plenty more to love and appreciate about Boracay. With its small, cozy atmosphere and welcoming people, it's one destination not to pass up for that romantic getaway, family trip or holiday with friends.
1. If you want to find inexpensive accommodation, you should go＿along White Sand Beach and Bulabog Beach.
A. northward B．southward
C. eastward D. westward
2.What does the underlined word "top" in Paragraph 8 mean?
A ．Be better than. B．Be suitable for.
C. Be away from. D. Be equal to.
3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Hotel expenses. B. Public transport.
C. Outdoor recreations. D. International food
Most interviewees are probably aware that interviewers are not supposed to ask them certain questions. There are some areas of special in selection interviewing. Our goal here is to point out these areas of questions and to suggest strategic ways to them as an interviewee.
Courts have that it's none of the company's business how many children an applicant has; or whether he or she is married, or divorced. In this area, if you are asked an illegal question, you can give a general ; saying elegantly: "I would prefer to stick to job-related questions:" Or you can be more : "Are children a requirement for this position?"
, many instances of illegal interview questions occur in' the course -of getting-to-know-you small talk during an interview and aren't by the interviewer as an invasion（侵犯）of your privacy. But innocent or not, illegal interview questions can a company in court when a job seeker discrimination in the interview process.
To age discrimination in hiring, courts have disallowed these sorts of questions: "How old are you?" "When did you graduate from high school?" and so on. Managers get in trouble here when they talk about the average age of their workforce in to -the candidate： "Our typical employee is probably 8 to 10 years older than you. Do you expect problems managing people older than yourself?" You can imagine the later court . Manager: "But, Your Honor, I never asked her age!”Candidate: "My age seemed to be one of his key about my ability to manage." And, of course, you can avoid all these disputes（争执）by simply answering your employer: "Age has been a consideration for me in my work life."
In another area of sex, an employer cannot ask questions about the person's gender（性别） the job specifications strictly require either a male or a female. The burden of proof is on the to demonstrate（论证）that only a man or a woman can do the job. Employers should be cautious: Courts and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have interpreted very the concept that only one gender can perform a particular job.
1.A. stability B．sensitivity C. possibility D. responsibility
2.A. illegal B. complex C. absurd D. realistic
3.A. prepare B. challenge C. ask D. handle
4.A. ruled B. proposed C. guided D. explained
5.A. separate B. lonely C. single D. individual
6.A. consideration B．introduction C. summary D. response
7.A. vague B. pointed C. polite D. aggressive
8.A．In particular B．In detail C. In addition D. In truth
9.A. ordinary B. formal C. serious D. important
10.A. settled B. illustrated C. intended D. charged
11.A. land B. cause C. help D. find
12.A. requires B. permits C. avoids D. claims
13.A: support B. evaluate C. prevent D. discover
14.A. reaction B．relation C. comparison D. contrast
15.A. atmosphere B. scene C. result D. decision
16.A. qualities B. elements C. concerns D. problems
17.A. always B. never C. ever D. often
18.A. until B. unless C. once D. before
19.A. employee B. committee C. court D. employer
20.A. narrowly B. broadly C. wrongly D. correctly
-Maria, the summer vacation is approaching. How shall I do my travel?
-It's your money, your time-spend it how you want.＿＿＿
A. So what? B. Count me out.
C. Who cares? D. It all depends.
Had he not come an hour earlier, he＿＿＿the secret that his mother was always there.
A. must never find B．must never have found
C. would never find D. would never have found
From the moment babies are born, parents are helping them to be released into the world, not to＿＿them or to control their lives for the rest of life.
A. hold on to ’B. put up with
C. give in to D. break up with
An individual human existence should be like a river-small at first, narrowly contained within its banks, and＿＿＿passionately past rocks and over waterfalls.
A. to rush B. rushing
C. rushed D. rush
