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In the hit film The Bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman meet in hospital in California after they have been diagnosed with cancer. Between them they cook up a “bucket list”—a to­do list of all they want to do before they kick_the_bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list. So letˈs pack up some and see what it would cost to go out and have a little fun.

THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT

On to the pyramids, surely on anyoneˈs bucket list. Exotik Tours can take you there on a variety of trips, including their popular Egypt Express which includes three nights in Cairo and a three­night Nile Cruise (乘船游览). From $1,384, including four­and five­star accommodation, 12 meals and a ton of sightseeing.

www.exotiktours.com　416－646－3347

TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA

One of the worldˈs most fascinating images, Indiaˈs Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look calm. Torontoˈs Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three­day independent visit to Agra. Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj.Include two breakfasts, touring and airport transfer from $1,420.

www.gowaytravel.com　416－322－1034

THE GREAT WALL, CHINA

If the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holidayˈs four­day Amazing Beijing Tour for $580 per person, four­star accommodation, sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide.

www.toureastholidays.com　416－929－0888

THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL

And on to the Himalayas. Talk about something truly majestic (壮丽的). See the top of the world on GAP Adventuresˈ Everest Adventure tour, a 15­day exploration including Everest Base Camp, teahouse lodge stays, and walking through Sherpa villages. Incredibly affordable at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip.

www.gapadventures.com　416－260－0999

(1) The underlined phrase “kick the bucket” in Paragraph 1 means________.
A. come to life B. play a game C. list interesting places D. pass away
(2) According to the passage, where can you enjoy a view of the whole Taj Mahal?
A. In Sherpa village. B. Near the Forbidden City C. At Oberoi AmarVilas. D. Through Egypt Express.
(3) If you take on the Everest Adventure tour, you should be aware that________.
A. it is a tiring trip B. the sights may not be so good C. you may not be used to the food there D. it is an expensive trip