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一、Fitness-fitnessgirl Holidays听力原文：

In this session in your training day we're going to look at some of the more specialised holidays we offer at BC Travel.

Now,the travel business is very competitive and it's important to be aware of how the market's changing and developing.

In terms of age groups,the over-65s are an important market.

and one that's increasing steadily year on year.

The fewest holidays are taken by the 31 to 42-year-olds,and that figure shows no sign of rising.

The biggest market at present is still the youngest group,the 16 to 30s,but this group's also seen the biggest drop over the last few years,whereas there's a noticeable growth in the number of holidays taken by the 55 to 64-year-olds.

As far as the 43 to 54-year-olds are concerned,bookings there are steady,but I have to say we haven't seen the increase we expected.

One trend we're noticing with nearly all age groups is the growing popularity of holidays in which clients do some kind of specialised activity.

I'm not talking here about adventure holidays,where clients take part in high-risk activities like white water rafting just for the thrill of it.

Activity holidays usually involve rather less high-risk sports,or things like art and music.

They're not necessarily cheaper than ordinary holidays,often the opposite,in fact.

But they do often take place outside the main tourist centres,

which gives an opportunity for clients to find out more about the local people and customs,and many say this is one of the most positive features of these holidays.

Of course,they offer the chance to develop a new skill or talent,but clients often say that more than this.

It's the chance to create lasting relationships with other like-minded people that's the main draw.

Let me give you some examples of BC Travel activity holidays.

Our painting holidays take place in four different centres in France and Italy and they're very popular with clients of all abilities from beginners onwards.

We've got an excellent team of artists to lead the classes-some of them have been with us from the start.

And five additional ones will be joining us this year so that we can offer a greater number of classes in each centre.

As far as cooking holidays are concerned,I know a lot of agents offer holidays where clients cook recipes related to one particular country,usually the one they're staying in.

But we focus on dishes from a great many different ones.

Apart from that you'll find the usual emphasis on good quality,organic ingredients-that's more or less a given nowadays-and there are generally some meat-free recipes included.

Our photography holidays take place in a wide range of countries from Iceland to Vietnam,and clients have the opportunity to see some stunning scenery.

Groups are small,no more than eight,so clients can have one-on-one tuition during the holiday,and excursions are arranged with fully-trained guides.

At the end of each holiday an exhibition is held of the photographs taken so that clients can see one another's work and receive valuable feedback from the tutor.

Finally,let me tell you about our fitness holidays.

In Ireland and Italy we run one-week general fitness classes for all ages and levels of fitness.

Clients start the course with a consultation with a trainer,and together they draw up an individual programme.

As well as improving general fitness,clients find that they end up losing much of the stress they've built up in their daily lives.

In Greece,we have a two-week holiday for clients who want to do something about their weight.

This has all the features you'd expect,like a personalised diet programme,but one of its most popular features is that the exercise classes are all held on the beach.

People say it's far preferable to being in a gym.

Finally,we offer several holidays in Morocco.

One very popular one is the mountain biking holiday.

Bikes are provided and there are different routes according to people's ability.

We offer one which is tailored to the needs of families,which is particularly popular.

OK,so that's about all the time I have today,so thank you very much.

二、Fitness-fitnessgirl Holidays听力中文翻译：

在您培训日的这节课中，我们将介绍BC Travel提供的一些更专业的假期。

现在，旅游业竞争非常激烈，了解市场的变化和发展非常重要。

就年龄组而言，65岁以上的人是一个重要的市场。

而且每年都在稳步增长。

31至42岁的人度假最少，这一数字没有上升的迹象。

目前最大的市场仍然是最年轻的群体，16岁至30岁，但这一群体在过去几年中也出现了最大的下降，而55岁至64岁的人度假的数量有了显著的增长。

就43至54岁的年轻人而言，那里的预订量是稳定的，但我不得不说，我们还没有看到我们预期的增长。

我们在几乎所有年龄组中都注意到的一个趋势是，客户在假期中进行某种专业活动的趋势越来越流行。

我这里说的不是冒险假期，客户参加高风险活动，如白水漂流，只是为了刺激。

活动假期通常涉及风险较小的运动，或艺术和音乐之类的东西。

他们不一定比普通假期便宜，事实上，通常情况恰恰相反。

但它们经常发生在主要旅游中心之外，

这为客户提供了一个了解当地人民和习俗的机会，许多人说这是这些节日最积极的特点之一。

当然，他们提供了发展新技能或天赋的机会，但客户通常会说，不仅仅是这些。

这是与其他志同道合的人建立持久关系的机会，这是主要的吸引力。

让我给你一些BC旅游活动假期的例子。

我们的绘画假期在法国和意大利的四个不同的中心举行，从初学者开始，他们深受各种能力客户的欢迎。

我们有一支优秀的艺术家团队来领导课程，其中一些人从一开始就和我们在一起。

今年将有另外五个中心加入我们，这样我们可以在每个中心提供更多的课程。

就烹饪假期而言，我知道很多代理商都会提供假期，让客户烹饪与特定国家相关的食谱，通常是他们居住的国家。

但我们专注于许多不同的菜肴。

除此之外，你会发现人们通常都很重视优质的有机成分，这在今天或多或少是一种既定的做法，而且通常会有一些不含肉类的食谱。

我们的摄影假期在从冰岛到越南的许多国家举行，客户有机会看到一些令人惊叹的风景。

团队规模较小，不超过8个，因此客户可以在假期期间接受一对一的辅导，并由经过充分培训的导游安排短途旅行。

在每个假期结束时，都会举办一个摄影展，让客户可以看到彼此的作品，并从导师那里获得宝贵的反馈。

最后，让我告诉你我们的健身假期。

在爱尔兰和意大利，我们为所有年龄和健康水平的人举办为期一周的普通健身班。

客户在开始课程时咨询培训师，然后共同制定个人计划。

客户发现，除了改善总体健康状况外，他们最终会失去日常生活中积累的大部分压力。

在希腊，我们为想减肥的客户提供为期两周的假期。

它拥有你所期望的所有功能，比如个性化的饮食计划，但它最受欢迎的功能之一是运动课都在海滩上举行。

人们说这比在健身房要好得多。

最后，我们提供在摩洛哥的几个假期。

一个很受欢迎的节日是山地自行车假日。

提供自行车，根据人们的能力有不同的路线。

我们提供一款特别受欢迎的适合家庭需要的产品。

好的，我今天的时间差不多都到了，非常感谢。

三、Fitness-fitnessgirl Holidays听力问题：

Question 11-12

Choose TWO letters,A-E.

Which TWO age groups are taking increasing numbers of holidays with BC Travel?

A.16-30 years

B.31-42 years

C.43-54 years

D.55-65 years

E.over 65 years

Question 13-14

Choose TWO letters,A-E.

Which TWO are the main reasons given for the popularity of activity holidays?

A.Clients make new friends.

B.Clients learn a useful skill.

C.Clients learn about a different culture.

D.Clients are excited by the risk involved.

E.Clients find them good value for money.

Question 15-17

Choose the correct letter,A,B or C.

15.How does BC Travel plan to expand the painting holidays?

A.by adding to the number of locations

B.by increasing the range of levels

C.by employing more teachers

16.Why are BC Travel’s cooking holidays unusual?

A.They only use organic foods.

B.They have an international focus.

C.They mainly involve vegetarian dishes.

17.What does the speaker say about the photography holidays?

A.Clients receive individual tuition.

B.The tutors are also trained guides.

C.Advice is given on selling photographs.

Question 18-20

Complete the table below.Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.Fitness-fitnessgirl Holidays

Location

Main focus

Other comments

Ireland and Italy

general fitness

personally designed programme also reduces Greece

control

includes exercise on the beach

Morocco

mountain biking

wide variety of levelsone holiday that is specially designed for

四、Fitness-fitnessgirl Holidays听力答案：

11.D

12.E

13.A

14.C

15.C

16.B

17.A

18.stress

19.weight

20.families

五、Fitness-fitnessgirl Holidays听力答案解析

11.以及“whereas there's a noticeable growth in the number of holidays taken by the 55 to 64-year-olds.”对应到D选项。

12.听前预测：定位词为age group,increasing number。题目解析：本题需理解出题句“n terms of age groups,the over-65s are an important market.and one that's increasing steadily year on year.”，故选E。

13.以及“but clients often say that more than this.it's the chance to create lasting relationships with other like-minded people that's the main draw.”对应到A选项。

14.听前预测：定位词为popularity。题目解析：根据“to find out more about the local people and customs.”作答，故本题选C。

15.听前预测：定位词为expand,painting holiday。题目解析：根据"some of them have been with us from the start.and five additional ones will be joining us this year",故选C。

16.听前预测：定位词为cooking holiday,unusual。题目解析：定位至“I know a lot of agents offer holidays where clients cook recipes related to one particular country.usually the one they're staying in.but we focus on dishes from a great many different ones."，本题答案为B。

17.听前预测：定位词为photography holiday。题目解析：本题需要理解出题句"Groups are small,no more than eight,so clients can have one-on-on tuition liday,and excursions are arranged with fully-trained guides.”,可以判断出答案是A。

18.听前预测：定位词为reduces，此处应填名词。题目解析：此题根据“clients find that they end up losing much of the stress they've built up in their daily lives.”作答。

19.听前预测：定位词为control，此处应填名词。题目解析：定位至“In Greece.we have a two-week holiday for clients who want to do something about their weight.”。

20.听前预测：定位词specially designed for，此处应填名词。题目解析：此题根据“Offer one which is tailored to the needs of families,”作答。