1 . The Top 4 Beaches on the East Coast

Nantucket, Massachusetts

Great point, at the easternmost end of the island of Nantucket, is one of the most secret beaches in the world. That's because you need a four﹣wheel drive vehicle and a beach permit to get there. Once you do, you'll find miles of beachfront and a historic lighthouse.

Block Island, Rhode Island

Accessible by ferry, Block Island oozes New England charm. It's worth the effort to get to Mohegan Bluffs, where you can experience a set of 141 wooden steps leading down to the sand. With clay cliffs and a view that reaches Montauk at the eastern tip of Long Island, this beach is especially unique.

East Hampton, New York

Named the best beach in the county in 2013, Main Beach in East Hampton is known for its wide stretch of sand plus a snack bar, bathrooms, and lockers. On﹣site parking is only available to village residents but there are free beach shuttles available.

Jekyll Island, Georgia

Located off the coast of Georgia, this 5, 700﹣acre barrier island is famous for its nesting sea turtles and hermit crabs. Glory Beach got its name because producers of the 1989 movie Glory, featuring Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, and Denzel Washington, built a long boardwalk to the beach that remains in place.

1. Which has one of the most private beaches in the world?

A．Jekyll Island, Georgia.

B．Block Island, Rhode Island.

C．Nantucket, Massachusetts.

D．East Hampton, New York.

2. What may attract the visitors to go to Mohegan Bluffs?

A．Climbing the clay cliffs.

B．Experiencing the warm sand.

C．Admiring the scenery of Montauk.

D．Walking along a set of 141 wooden steps.

3. What can we learn about Jekyll Island according to the passage?

A．Jekyll Island is famous for its nesting sea fishes and hermit crabs.

B．Jekyll Island is located on the east coast of the United States.

C．There is a wide boardwalk to Glory Beach on Jekyll Island.

D．Glory Beach is named after the producers of the movie Glory.

2 . Do you know how to plant a tree？Once you’ve chosen a tree，you’ll need to prepare your place for planting．

Planting the Tree

Dig a hole a foot deeper than and twice as wide as the root ball of the new tree．loosen the soil at the bottom and sides of the hole，so roots will be able to easily enter the soil．

Gently remove the tree from the container and guide the tree into the hole．Build soil up and around the roots if necessary，so the tree is at the same soil level as it was originally grown．

Straighten the tree in the hole．Before you begin filling，have someone view the tree from several directions to confirm that the tree is straight．You should fill the hole with existing soil that has been mixed with rich materials．At this time you can also add bone meal and then water the tree．

Caring for the Tree

Caring for the tree once it is planted is an important step so you should provide regular watering．Always feel the soil before watering，as over-watering can also harm the tree．When soil is dry below the surface of the covering，it’s time to water．You will probably need to water at least once a week．Continue until mid-fall，when lower temperatures call for less-frequent watering．

When to Plant a Tree

Now that you know how to plant a tree，the next step is deciding when to plant．Spring and fall are generally the best times to plant a tree．This gives the tree time to adjust（调整）before summer heat or winter cold arrives．In areas without cold winters，trees may be planted during the winter．

1. Which of the following is one of the suggestions for planting a tree？

A．Making the tree straight in the hole．

B．Watering the tree as much as possible．

C．Filling the hole with soil without anything．

D．Planting the tree in winter．

2. What can we learn from“Caring for the Tree”？

A．It is necessary to keep the soil in the hole from getting dry．

B．It isn’t very important to care for it after the tree is planted．

C．It is very important to make sure that the soil in the hole is dry．

D．It is necessary to water the tree frequently in lower temperatures．

3. Why are spring and fall the best times to plant trees？

A．Both seasons don’t have much rain．

B．It is easy to dig holes in both seasons．

C．Trees can grow fast and well in both seasons．

D．Trees have time to prepare to pass the following hard times．

3 . From American Express, wedding guests will, on average, spend﹩673 on each wedding they attend this year. It includes airfare (﹩225), hotel (﹩170), dining out (﹩116)and dressing up (﹩95) and the gift. If you have weddings to attend this year, here are some tips for you to avoid breaking the bank．

1. Book flights in advance

The moment you decide to attend a wedding is the time to check flight prices at the best time. Plane fares are higher in the summer, especially in July and August. Booking in advance will save you money, as will watch for sales on lower-cost carriers like JetBlue and Frontier. You can check Google Flights for a calendar of prices showing the cheapest days to fly from apps like Hopper to get rea-time alerts when a fare is at its lowest price point．

2. Don't blow your budget on the gift

If you've got the money, an expensive gift is lovely. But there's no need to take out loans to prove your love for the happy couple. Skip an expensive necklace by giving (an appropriate amount of) cash instead. To save on the gift, consider making one: A photo album or scrapbook of memories with the bride and groom shows how much you care. You could also share the gift with other guest(s) or even make gifts with DIY ideas by yourself to save money．

3. Use old dresses and suits

You don't always have to be on a new dress for a wedding. While men have the option of repeating their suits, women are more likely to spend money on new clothes for the special occasion. But before you take out your wallet, consider reinventing something already in your closet. Belts, colorful scarves, shoes can bring life to any outfit.

1. How much does a wedding guest spend on the gift on average?

A．﹩673	B．﹩225
C．﹩67	D．﹩95

2. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．People always wear their new clothes at the wedding.

B．Men are more likely to wear new clothes to attend a wedding.

C．It saves you money to creatively wear old clothes.

D．Ladies tend to wear their favorite suits for a wedding.

3. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To help people save money while holding their weddings.

B．To give some tips on saving money to attend a wedding.

C．To introduce general expenses of attending a wedding.

D．To state some aspects to be considered while holding weddings.