At present, more and more people are crazy about travelling. Why do people travel? “To see more of the world,” many people would say. But travelling abroad now means much more than that for the growing number of Chinese tourists. Of course it offers us good opportunities to meet people from other countries, learn about their culture and customs.
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), more than 1 billion people travelled to another country in 2012. In 2012, Chinese people travelled abroad 30 percent more than in 2011. The prosperity (繁荣) of the tourism industry can also bring both our country and foreign countries great economic benefits (经济利益). Chinese people usually join large tourist groups and visit several countries in one trip.
Chinese people don’t just travel for sightseeing. The China International Travel Service Company said that all their tour trips sold out a month before Christmas Day. Stores offered discounts (打折) during that time, so shopping in Europe and the United States is popular among Chinese travellers.
In December, China is going through a very cold winter. So many people like to go to some countries in Southeast Asia because the weather there is quite pleasant.
The improvement of living standards means more Chinese can travel abroad. But many of them don’t have a sense of public manners. A report by Living Social website in March 2012 even listed Chinese as the world’s second worst tourists.
If you want to change that bad name, remember to avoid the following: littering, spitting, snatching bus seats, line-jumping, taking off shoes in public, talking loudly and smoking in non-smoking areas. Besides, we should learn some necessary manners of foreign countries.Chinese people travel abroad not to _________.
A.go shopping | B.see more of the world |
C.go sightseeing | D.make money |
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, ________.
A.30% of the people who travelled abroad are Chinese |
B.the number of people who travelled abroad rose by 30% |
C.more than 1 billion people travelled abroad in 2012 |
D.more than 1 billion Chinese people travelled abroad in 2012 |
Which of the following is NOT true about Chinese people? _________
A.Chinese people like joining large tourist groups. |
B.Many Chinese like to go to Southeast Asia in winter for sightseeing. |
C.More and more Chinese people can travel abroad now. |
D.Chinese are the second worst tourists in the world. |
As a good tourist, you should ________.
A.litter and spit here and there |
B.jump the line and take off the shoes in public |
C.have a sense of public manners |
D.speak loudly and smoke as you like |
What’s the best title of the passage? __________
A.Travelling | B.Travelling abroad |
C.Chinese tourists | D.Chinese people like travelling |
Malls are popular places for Americans to go. Some people spend so much time at malls that they are called “mall rats(老鼠)”. Mall rats shop until they drop in the hundreds of stores.
People like malls for many reasons. They feel safe because malls have police stations. Parking is usually free, and the weather inside is always fine. The newest malls have beautiful rest places with waterfalls and large green trees.
The largest mall in the United States is the Mall of America in Minnesota. It covers 4. 2 million square feet(英尺). It has 350 stores, eight night clubs, and a large park! There are parking spaces for 12,750 cars. About 750,000 people shop there every week.
The first indoor mall in the United States was built in 1965 in Edina Minnesota. People love doing all their shopping in one place. More malls are built around the country. Now malls are like town centers where people come to do many things. They shop, of course, they also eat in food courts(广场)that have food from all over the world. They see films at theaters. Some people even get their exercise by doing the new sport of “mall walking”. Others go to malls to meet friends.
In some malls, people can see a doctor and even go to the church. In other words, people can do just about everything in malls. Now people can live in their favorite shopping center in fact.Here “mall” means “ ”.
A.a large park | B.a big church |
C.a square | D.a shopping center |
The largest mall in the United States .
A.was built in 1965 |
B.has 12,750 cars in it |
C.has 350 shops in it |
D.can hold 750,000 people |
The writer .
A.thinks malls make people’s life easier |
B.likes to live in his favorite malls |
C.is called “mall rats” by others |
D.often goes to the church in malls |
A TRIP TO SINGAPORE
Child: Aged from 3 to 12
根据表格所提供的信息选择最佳答案。What can you see at Night Safari ?
A. Different kinds of animals
B. Kinds of butterflies
C. Different birdsIf John’s parents takes him and his two younger sisters, one aged 5, the other aged 13, to Jurong Bird Park, how much will he pay?
A. $63B. $49 C. $42Mother and father take their 5-year-old child to _________ with the least money.
A. Undersea World
B. Butterfly Park
C. Night SafariYou can visit _______ after 10:00 pm.
A. Underwater World
B. Butterfly Park
C. Night SafariWhich of the following is TRUE according to the information above?
A. Undersea world opens for the longest time among all these four.
B. You take the bus on the Yellow Line to the zoo to see the dolphin.
C. Butterfly Park has the world’s largest collections of butterflies.
Captain Good Fellow Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10: 00, free. |
See Movies at the Museum Two good movies will be showed on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Out of Africa at 1:30. Black August will be on at 3:45. For more information, please call 4987898. |
International Picnic Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5: 00 P. M. |
Take me out to the Ball Game It's October, and Saturday night (7:00 - 9:00) is your last chance to see the Red Birds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold! Don't forget to wear sweaters and jackets. |
Do you want to hear "The Zoo" "The Zoo", a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first U. S. concert this Saturday night, at 8:00 at Rose Hall, City College. |
On Saturday morning, you can .
A.go to watch a ballgame |
B.take children to play games at the City Theatre |
C.go to a concert at Rose Hall, City College |
D.go to the Central Park for a picnic |
The Red Birds ball game ___.
A.is in the afternoon | B.is outside |
C.is at the gate | D.might be cold |
You can eat many different kinds of food from all over the world if you _.
A.go to the City Theatre |
B.go to the Central Park |
C.buy tickets at the gate |
D.go to see a film |
"The Zoo" is _.
A.a U. S. concert |
B.a park with many red birds in it |
C.a music group |
D.going to give their last concert |
Mr. Turner wants to have a nice Saturday. Which is impossible for him to do?
A.Listening to a concert and watching a ball game |
B.Having a picnic and seeing a film |
C.Watching a ball game and having a picnic |
D.Seeing a film and listening to a concert |
Special Offers
Free Soft Drink Buy any meal for at least 6 yuan at Mike's Café and receive a free soft drink. We serve the best hamburgers and snacks in the mall. Come in and try our delicious meals and our excellent service. Free soft drink offer ends on November 12. |
Buy One, Get Another Free Buy one shirt at LOTIE—Mart Menswear(男士专柜) , and get another shirt of the same value free. You can choose any tie here, then we will give you another one at no cost. Hurry! Offer ends on November 10. |
10% Off Show this ticket at Water Stone Bookstore to get a 100% discount on any book you buy. We have lots of books to choose from, including children's books, novels, travel guides and hobbies. You are sure to find something that you enjoy. Shop now for Christmas. |
6 Hours' Free Parking If you spend 100 yuan or more in RT—Mart, you will receive six hours' free parking. YVhen you have spent 100 yuan or more, just take this receipt(收据) that you pay for your goods to the service desk. They will stamp your parking ticket to allow 6 hours of free parking. |
根据材料内容选择最佳答案,并将其标号填人题前括号内。 The information above is probably taken from
A.a sports report |
B.a storybook |
C.a fashion magazine |
D.an advertisement poster |
If the price of the book is 40 yuan, you need to pay ______
A.4 yuan | B.36 yuan | C.40 yuan | D.44 yuan |
If you get one tie, you can get another tie for free at LOTTE—Mart Menswear.
A.on November 9 | B.on November 11 |
C.on November 12 | D.on Christmas Day |
How long can you park your car for free at most after spending 108 yuan in RT—Mart?
A.1 hour. | B.5 hours. | C.6 hours. | D.7 hours. |
What can Tom get for free after he has spent 7 yuan at Mike's Cafe?
A.A soft drink. | B.The best hamburgers. |
C.The best snacks. | D.A delicious meal. |
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Itinerary(旅行日程) ※Pick—up service by your tour guide and driver at 7:30 am ※City God Temple—Sightseeing(30 minutes) ※Yu Garden—Sightseeing( 1 hour) ※The Bund Stroll—Sightseeing(40 minutes) ※Old French Concession & Old Street(40 minutes) ※Local Restaurant—Lunch( 1 hour) ※Pudong New Financial Area—Sightseeing(20 minutes) ※Shanghai 2010 Expo Park—Sightseeing(30 minutes) ※Pearl City—Shopping(30 minutes) ※Drop—off service at your hotel before 5:30 pm |
Price Includes ※Hotel pick—up & drop—off service; ※English—speaking tour guide ; ※Air—conditioned tour van or bus; ※Entrance tickets to the attractions as listed in the itinerary; Chinese lunch. Price Excludes(不含) ※Tips(小费) for guide and driver( Note: Tips is highly appreciated but not requested) ; ※Personal expenses. |
Important Tips and Notices 1. Please do not believe the " warm—hearted" guides or drivers( especially in railway station) and book your day visit from a legal travel agency. 2. Choose comfortable footwear, and if necessary, bring a good grip and support for your feet. Layers of clothes that can be taken on and off provide the best comfort and temperature control. Bring sun protection in summer and dress for sub zero temperatures in winter. It can feel much colder on the mountain than down in the valleys. 3. Asking you to take a picture is normal and friendly. They call this "making hello". It is not a scam(骗局). 4. Bring toilet paper because most water closets don't have any. 5. The most important phrase to know is " Boo—yao " which is loosely translated as " No, I don't want that cheap plastic souvenir/guidebook/ Rolex watches / Gucci bag you're trying to sell me, and I really mean it. " |
根据材料内容选择最佳答案,并将其标号填入题前括号内。What time are the visitors picked up?
A.At 7:00 am. | B.At 7:30 am. |
C.At 5:00 pm. | D.At 5:30 pm. |
How long do the visitors stay at Shanghai 2010 Expo Park?
A.20 minutes. | B.Half an hour. |
C.40 minutes. | D.1 hour. |
What kind of food do they have for lunch?
A.Italian food. | B.English food. |
C.Chinese food. | D.French food. |
The visitors should take the following things except_____
A.comfortable footwear |
B.sunglasses in summer |
C.toilet paper |
D.water |
Which of the following is TRUE?
A.‘Boo-yao’mean you don’t need it |
B.Guide s and drivers are not believable |
C.Tips for guide and driver should be very high. |
D.The tour guide can speak any foreign language. |