Looking for a relaxing holiday?Need to refresh yourself after a stressful few months?(1)BBFirst of all,what exactly is a spa?Traditionally,spas were places where you "took the waters" - meaning you drank some of the water or bathed in it.(2)FF In general,the term is often used to refer to a commercial establishment that provides a wide range of services for health,fitness,weight loss,beauty and relaxation.This may include exercise classes,massage,mud baths,body treatment,and so on.
(3)CC In Japan,traditional hot springs have attracted visitors for centuries.And thermal (溫泉)baths have been found in the ruins of the Cretan palace of Knossos that date back to the 2nd millennium BC.
(4)GG They established a number of towns around thermal waters.In the 18th century,spas became the fashionable places to go on holiday.Spas in the UK were very popular with British royals.
A typical day in Carlsbad in the 19th century went as follows.Visitors got up at 6:00 am to drink the waters and be serenaded by a band.Next,came a light breakfast,a bath in the waters,and then lunch.In the afternoon,visitors went sight-seeing,walked or attended concerts.(5)DD Guests returned to their hotels at about 9pm to rest until six the following morning.Visitors would stay for as long as a month.
Today,spa treatments are more popular than ever,although drinking the water isn't as common as it used to be.But of course,if you want some mineral water,you can always get a bottle of Perrier from the mini-bar!
A.Here're some tips for you.
B.Perhaps you need to go to a spa!
C.Of course,there's nothing new about spas.
D.After dinner,there were musical performances.
E.Spas were introduced to the UK in the 17th century.
F.But nowadays,a "spa" can mean a variety of things.
G.It was the Romans who made spas popular in Europe.
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【答案】B;F;C;G;D
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