Tourism in Ancient Roman（机经听写）

文章大意

文章介绍古罗马时期的旅游现象：罗马人夏季骑马前往那不勒斯湾避暑，海滨小镇Baiae被视为最早的度假胜地，普通罗马人住寄宿公寓并雇导游参观神庙，富人则住豪华海滨别墅。凯撒常去那不勒斯湾休养。奥古斯都统治时期，政府清剿海盗使远行更安全，富人将旅行视为教育的一部分，前往希腊访古、到埃及乘尼罗河游轮。

题目与答案

1. ·In ancient Rome, tourists often embarked on journeys to the Bay of Naples by 31_____ to seek a respite from the city's summer heat.

   答案：horse

   原文定位：In ancient Rome, tourists often embarked on journeys to the Bay of Naples by horse to seek a respite from the city's summer heat

2. ·One of the favorite destinations was the seaside town of Baiae, known as perhaps the first-ever 32_____ .

   答案：resort

   原文定位：One of the favorite destinations was the seaside town of Baiae, known as perhaps the first-ever resort

3. ·Here, most ordinary Romans found accommodation in boarding houses and hired a 33_____ to help them explore the area.

   答案：guide

   原文定位：Here, most ordinary Romans found accommodation in boarding houses and hired a guide to help them explore the area

4. ·The most popular day-trip for these tourists was to visit the magnificent 34_____ nearby.

   答案：temples

   原文定位：The most popular day trip for these tourists was to visit the magnificent temples nearby

5. ·Some wealthy Romans enjoyed their vacations in luxurious summer villas with a beautiful 35_____ extending to the sea.

   答案：garden

   原文定位：Some wealthy Romans enjoyed their vacations in luxurious summer villas with a beautiful garden extending to the sea

6. ·Julius Caesar himself often stayed in the Bay of Naples for both relaxation and health benefits.

   ·The city of Naples was particularly renowned for attracting 36_____ who would often retreat there to find inspiration and share their works with the public.

   答案：writers

   原文定位：The City of Naples was particularly renowned for attracting writers who would often retreat there to find inspiration and share their works with the public

7. ·Thanks to government actions that eliminated the threat of 37_____ distant travel became safer and more appealing.

   答案：pirates

   原文定位：Thanks to government actions that eliminated the threat of pirates, distant travel became safer and more appealing

8. ·Wealthy Romans started to see travel as an essential part of their 38_____ .

   答案：education

   原文定位：Wealthy Romans started to see travel as an essential part of their education

9. ·In Greece, tourists would visit sites steeped in history and 39_____ bringing the stories they had read and heard to life.

   答案：myths

   原文定位：In Greece, tourists would visit sites steeped in history and myths, bringing the stories they had read and heard to life

10. ·Egypt, with its exotic allure, offered Roman tourists the experience of a Nile cruise, complete with many 40_____ to attend to their every need, making their journey both luxurious and memorable.

    答案：servants

    原文定位：Egypt, with its exotic allure, offered Roman tourists the experience of a Nile cruise, complete with many servants to attend to their every need, making their journey both luxurious and memorable