Before my visit to the United States during summer vacation, all that I knew about the United States was that it is a large and developed country.
At Yellowstone National Park, different signs were everywhere. "Don't feed the animals," "Don't play with wild animals," "Don't catch the fish," etc.
Another kind of special sign is the epitaphs（墓志铭）on tombstones（墓碑）.
| A．These signs really show us the American people's respect for life and nature. |
| B．And they try to protect all kinds of living creatures. |
| C．But many signs attracted me most during the journey. |
| D．I saw many funny epitaphs near the Great Canyon in Arizona. |
| E．During my vacation in the US, I was busy reading those signs. |
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Welcome to Sunshine Town!
There are lots of things to do in Sunshine Town. Would you like to try some here?
The air is clean here. You can see many trees, lakes and green hills. There is also a beautiful park in the town center. Many people like running in the park in the morning. The town is far from the busy city. It takes about 40 minutes by underground.
There are lots of nice shops in our town. Most things are not expensive. You can buy wonderful presents for your family and friends there.
Beijing duck is very famous(著名的). Would you like to try some? There are many Chinese restaurants here. If you do not like Chinese food, there are some Western restaurants, too.
Why not visit our theatre and enjoy Beijing Opera? If you want to learn more about Chinese art, don’t miss the opera shows there.
Sunshine zoo is a great place to have a good time. Walk through the South Gate. Go straight on and you’ ll find the Panda House. Pandas are cute. They like to eat bamboo and lie down all day long. Every year, lots of visitors come here to see them.
Welcome to our town. We are looking forward to meeting you soon.
| A．Go shopping. |
| B．Visit the zoo. |
| C．Stay in a quiet town. |
| D．Enjoy Beijing Opera. |
| E．Eat nice food. |
| F．Go to the cinema. |
Yu Xia is tired of the hot summer days in Guangzhou. She wants to visit somewhere cool with clean air and blue sky in China in the coming summer holiday. Leo is from the USA and he is interested in climbing and skiing. He plans to travel to Europe and have a good time in the mountains. Francis is from France. He is going to visit China and wants to stay in a modern and wonderful city for fun. Kate is interested in Russian culture. She is planning to visit a city in Russian which has a rich history. James is an English man but he is interested in Indian culture. He wants to visit some places of interest in India. | A. Shanghai is one of the biggest and busiest cities in China. It is modern and offers many wonderful places of interest to people at home and abroad to enjoy themselves. B. St. Petersburg may be only 310 years old, but it has a history as rich as any ancient city in the world. This Russian city is full of culture, which can help you understand its past. C. Tibet is one of the most popular places that tourists look forward to going to. It offers blue sky, clean air and amazingly tall mountains. The weather is cool in summer and cold in winter. D. The Alps is one of the great mountains in Europe. The mountains were there over tens of millions of years ago. Many people go there to enjoy skiing in winter. E. India, one of the most ancient countries in the world, has many famous gardens and palaces. Taj Mahal is one of them. You can also visit the temples（庙宇）to know more about the country’s culture. |
| Trip 1 One Week In The Mountains Bring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains. You may go hiking or have a try of rock climbing. This is also a protection area for wild animals. Time: May 8-May 14 Tel: 64639818 Adult(成年人): $ 110.00 Child: $ 55.00 | Trip 2 Three Days In The Country There are many beautiful gardens. You can take photos and enjoy the wonderful sight in Hunter Valley. It is a good place for fishing and horse riding. You can also find different kinds of flowers here. This is also a great walk for bird-lovers. Time: May 20-May 22 Tel: 63986432 Adult: $ 50.00 Child: $ 25.00 |
| Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight(手电筒) and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. It is a trip full of adventure. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the plants you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. Time: May 16-May 18 Tel: 63875629 Adult: $ 30.00 Not for children | Trip 4 Five Days By The Sea Wear your sun hat and enjoy wonderful sunshine all the time from morning to evening. Our hotel is next to the sea. We have our own boats too. You can swim in the sea or in the swimming pool. Every day our boat will take you to different places for swimming. Time: May 23-May 27 Tel: 67538293 Adult: $ 80.00 Child: $ 40.00 |
1. What number may you call if you and your friends want to enjoy the sunshine at the seaside?
| A．67538293 | B．63986432 | C．64639818 |
| A．$ 100. | B．$ 150. | C．$ 200. |
| A．Hiking in the mountains. | B．Fishing in the country. | C．Swimming in the sea. |
| A．Trip 1. | B．Trip 2. | C．Trip 3. |
A． | B． | C． |
【推荐1】Big Ben is not the name of a man. It is the name of a big clock in London. London is the capital of England. This clock has four faces. So, no matter where you stand, you can read the time on the face of Big Ben. Each face is the size of a bus. The hands are about four meters long. It is about the size of two people standing on top of each other. If you go to London, you may want to visit the Houses of Parliament（国会大厦）. In that place you will find Big Ben sits at the top of the clock tower in the Houses of Parliament. You will probably hear it and see it. The big clock makes such a loud noise. "Ding dong, ding dong." It goes every quarter of an hour. The name of Big Ben comes from a big builder.
1. Big Ben is ________.| A．a bus | B．a clock | C．the name of a man | D．a house |
| A．China | B．the USA | C．Japan | D．the UK |
| A．ten | B．fifteen | C．thirty | D．forty-five |
| A．at the top of the clock tower | B．in the Houses of Parliament |
| C．on the hands of the huge clock | D．on the four faces of the clock |
【推荐2】If you’re traveling to the United States, you need to understand the common way to say hello—a handshake. Friends shake hands. Women, men and even children can shake hands.
Shaking hands seems simple, but there are some important things to remember. When you shake hands, you must look into the other person’s eyes the whole time you’re shaking hands.
Shake hands strongly. If you give a weak handshake, the other person might think that you’re not kind. He might also feel that you don’t like him or you don’t want to touch him. Shake hands with men and women the same way. If you shake hands with a very old person or a small child, be careful not to hurt them.
Some people don’t know how long to keep shaking. The most common handshake should have three shakes and then you should let go. Don’t worry if Americans shake hands a little longer.
Your handshake is like your smile. It’s special to you. You need to find a comfortable strong handshake that shows what you are like. Because the handshake allows people to touch, the hand should be warm, clean and dry.
●Warm: Put your hands into your pockets before you shake hands. This will warm them.
●Clean: If you know you’re going to meet someone, wash your hands so they’ll be clean.
●Dry: Everyone gets nervous and your hands may get wet. It isn’t a good feeling for the other person. Again, put your hands into your pockets. This will dry them.
1. How many shakes should the most common handshake have?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．Hands. | B．Pockets. | C．Persons. | D．Feelings. |
| A．You’re unfriendly. | B．You’re brave. | C．You’re friendly. | D．You’re outgoing. |
| A．You must shake hands strongly. |
| B．You should be careful not to hurt them. |
| C．You should hold their hands for a long time. |
| D．You needn’t look into their eyes the whole time. |
| A．How to Greet in the USA. | B．The Meaning of Handshake. |
| C．Tips for Shaking Hands with Americans. | D．Ways to Keep Hands Warm, Clean and Dry. |
【推荐3】On Thanksgiving Day, about 88 percent of Americans eat turkey. But one lucky turkey not only will not be eaten but also will become famous. Every year, turkey farmers present turkeys to the US president. But instead of eating this turkey, the president gives it a “Pardon”. The turkey is flown to Florida for a thanksgiving Parade (游行). Then it lives on the farm for the rest of its life.
Turkeys come from America and have been part of American culture for centuries.Benjamin Franklin even wanted the turkey to be America’s national bird.
Turkeys that are kept on farms are large, awkward birds that cannot fly. But wild turkeys are quite fast. They can fly at speed up to 88 kilometers per hour. They can also run at 40 kilometers per hour.
Turkeys don’t have ears. They hear by using the growth of beaks (尖喙). But their hearing is about five times better than human hearing.
Turkeys are such interesting birds. No wonder Benjamin Franklin wanted them to be American national birds.
1. ________ people eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day.| A．A few | B．Some | C．Most | D．All |
| A．赦免 | B．赐死 | C．礼物 | D．原谅 |
| A．eyes | B．ears | C．a mouth | D．wings |
| A．The turkey on the farm | B．The history of the turkey |
| C．How to keep the turkey | D．The star of thanksgiving |
