1 . With Heavenly Lake as the center, the Heavenly Lake and Tianshan Mountains Scenic Area consists of four mountain landscape belts, which covers a total area of 380.69 square kilometers. In the mountains by Heavenly Lake, there live many precious plants and animals, such as snow cocks and roe deer. The tops of the mountains are even home to contemporary glaciers and rich in resources such as copper, iron and mica.

Ideal Sightseeing Season: August and September

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 19:30 in peak season, 10:00-18:00 in off season

Ticket Price:

● Admission fee: 95 yuan from April to October, 45 yuan from November to March.

● Temple of Queen Mother of the West: 10 yuan.

● Eco- museum of Heavenly Lake: 10 yuan.

● Cableway: 20 yuan/one-way, 35 yuan/round-trip.

● Other fees: sightseeing bus (60 yuan/round-trip), accumulator car (5 yuan/person each time), painted pleasure boat (50 yuan/person each time), speed boat (35 yuan/person each time), yacht (205yuan/person each time).

Note:

● There is an obvious difference in temperature from day and in night in Xinjiang and temperature in some scenic spots is probably lower due to the high elevation or weather change. Therefore, it is still necessary to take along a coat or woolen sweater to keep warm during the summer.

● Located in the northwest, Xinjiang has a lower average temperature than that in most areas of China, but ultraviolet irradiation in it is commonly higher. The highest temperature in some cities such as Turpan can reach above 40 degree Centigrade, so it is suggested to take along effective sun block and some medicine in case of sunburn and sunstroke prevention.

● Xinjiang is a region of an ethnic minority with a common belief of Islam. Pork is one of the biggest taboos for Muslims, so please do NOT bring porky food into a Muslim restaurant or talk about pork in public areas.

● Although most areas of Xinjiang are located in UTC+6, Beijing Time (UTC+8, national standard time of China) is officially used in Xinjiang. Due to the time difference of two hours later, sightseeing in Xinjiang is usually arranged between Beijing Time 09:00 and 20:00.

1. What can we know from the passage?

A．There are many common plants and contemporary glaciers on tops of the mountains.

B．In spring visitors can enjoy the most beautiful scenery there.

C．Visitors need to carry heavy clothes, sunglasses and some medicine during the visit in summer.

D．Pulled pork is available in Muslim restaurants in Xinjiang

2. How much should a couple pay if they want to visit the Eco-museum of Heavenly Lake by taking the round-trip sightseeing bus in September?

A．165 yuan.	B．330 yuan.
C．70 yuan.	D．140 yuan.

3. Where is the passage take from?

A．A travel review.	B．A travel advertisement.
C．A travel news.	D．A travel guide.

2 . Wouldn’t it be great if you could correct your eyesight, especially nearsightedness, and reduce your dependence on glasses and needn’t have eye surgery? The solution is called orthokeratology, or ortho-k (角膜塑形镜).

What is ortho-k?

Orthokeratology( ortho- k)is the fitting of specially designed contact lenses (隐形眼镜) that you wear overnight while you are asleep, the lenses gently reshape the front surface of your cornea (角膜) so you can see clearly the following day after you remove the lenses when you wake up.

How long does the ortho-k effect last?

You should be able to see acceptably well without glasses or contact lenses for a day or two, sometimes longer. For best results, one should wear the ortho- k lenses every might.

Who are good candidates for ortho-k?

Most people with mild to average nearsightedness are good candidates for ortho-k. Because the cornmeal reshaping effect is temporary, little risk is involved, and you can discontinue wearing the lenses at any time. Children and young adults who want to be gases-free but are too young for eye surgery or are afraid of taking the surgery often are good candidates for ortho-k. People who participate in contact sports or work in dusty environments that can have problems for contact lens wear also can be good candidates.

How much does ortho-k cost?

Costs also can vary based on the region of the country and the type of practice where you have the procedure performed. Ortho-k prices in the US generally range from $1, 000 to $2, 000 But particularly difficult cases of ortho-k can cost as much as $4.000.

There are additional costs for lens care solutions and following up exams, which can total about $300 to $ 500 per year.

Finally, keep in mind that, as with all contact lenses, there are some possible side effects of wearing ortho-k lenses. Ask your eye doctor for details.

1. According to the passage, which way is introduced to correct eyesight?

A．Performing an operation of the cornea.

B．Applying contact lenses in the daytime.

C．Fitting proper glasses during the night.

D．Wearing especially designed contact lenses.

2. Which of the following statements is right?

A．You have to wear ortho-k day and night to ensure good results.

B．Ortho-k is a good choice for a man with average nearsightedness.

C．The cast of ortho-k in the city is higher than that in the countryside.

D．There is no need for people to worry about the side effects of ortho-k.

3. How much will a person pay for using otho-k for the first year at least?

A．1, 000.

B．$1, 300.

C．$1, 500.

D．$2, 000.