1 . Whether you are trying to experience some activities of San Francisco, or simply wanting to explore the city itself, we offer a variety of attractions and sightseeing tours to help you make the most of your vacation.
Big Bus Tour
Big Bus Tour aims to give you the most enjoyable and memorable experience of San Francisco. This unique city tour stops at most key points of interest all around this spectacular city. Learn about the city’s history and witness the diverse culture, beautiful parks and magnificent architecture on an open air bus. Hop on and off at your leisure to create your own customized journey around San Francisco.
Wine Country Tour
Wine has always been a mark of civilization at its finest. Local areas produce their own wine to signify their value to buyers. Wine country tours will go through regions that display the natural beauty of the countryside and its resources.
Fat Tire Tour
Imagine travelling effortlessly through the beautiful parks and along the water front while receiving informative historical and current day information and lots of unique and fascinating stories from your guide. Our tours are limited in size so you can count on a great and intimate experience. Fat Tire Tours is proud to be the first guided tour using Segways in the world.
AT&T Park Tour
It’s the only ballpark in America where home runs can be “splash hits” and where the event on the field adds radiance and beauty to the breathtaking Bay views. On your behind-the-scenes ballpark tour of sensational AT & T Park, the home of the San Francisco Giants, you will have the chance to go to places only the players and staff go to.
1. In which tour can you enjoy the most places of interest?| A．Big Bus Tour. | B．Wine Country Tour. |
| C．Fat Tire Tour. | D．AT&T Park Tour. |
| A．Visitors can visit beautiful parks. | B．Visitors can travel on a vehicle. |
| C．There is a guide to accompany visitors. | D．There is a chance to visit the city's museums. |
| A．Hit home runs. | B．Enjoy a match. |
| C．Travel with players. | D．Go to a national park. |
2 . His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he is known as Pelé. Without doubt, Pele is the greatest soccer player ever.
Born in a small village in Brazil, Pelé grew up playing soccer like most other children of his age. Too poor to afford a soccer ball, Pele and his playmates often made one by tying together a bunch of rags. Their playing field was usually a sidewalk. Old tin cans marked where the goalposts should be. Pelé and the other boys from his neighborhood often dreamed of one day becoming professional soccer players. At the age of eleven, Pelé was discovered by Waldemar de Brito, a former professional player. Waldemar de Brito was then the coach of the Bauru Soccer Club and he signed Pele to play for the junior Bauru team.
In 1956, when Pele was fifteen, Waldemar de Brito took him to the city of Santos, Brazil, to try out for the Santos professional team. Pele immediately distinguished himself as one of the best players.
In 1957, Pelé was selected to play on Brazil's national team. He scored the only goal for Brazil in the first game and another goal in the second game. Then in 1958, Pelé helped Brazil win its first World Cup.
Between 1958 and 1970, Pele played in four World Cups. He is the only person who won three World Cups. Pelé played his last game with the Brazilian national team in 1971, but he continued to play for the Sanlos team for three more years before calling it quits.
Throughout his career, Pelé had an amazing ability to touch people. Once a war was suspended for two days because the Santos team had been invited to play there and people on both sides were so eager to see Pelé play.
Pelé's name represents excellence in soccer. His 20-year career has yielded some of the most memorable moments in soccer history. People today still refer to him as the great Pelé, the King of Soccer.
1. What was Pelé's soccer playing environment like when he was young?| A．Well-developed. | B．Tough. | C．Relaxing. | D．Standard. |
| A．Pelé's influence. | B．Pelé's achievements. |
| C．Pelé's personal development. | D．Pelé's international records. |
| A．Nigerians were fed up with wars. |
| B．Pelé refused to play soccer unless the war was stopped. |
| C．Nigerians didn't want to injure Pelé. |
| D．People wanted to see Pelé's game. |
| A．Growing up in a soccer family influences him a lot. |
| B．He is a selfless and generous player. |
| C．He has a talent for soccer and practices a lot. |
| D．He received professional training at the age of 15. |
3 . I ran into a stranger as he passed by, and I at once apologized to him. We were both very
But at home a
That night, while I lay
By this time, I felt very
She said, “Oh, Mom, that’s okay. I love you
Through this
| A．rude | B．educated | C．happy | D．polite |
| A．on | B．to | C．in | D．for |
| A．funny | B．moving | C．different | D．terrible |
| A．had | B．prepared | C．ate | D．took |
| A．quietly | B．noisily | C．seriously | D．quickly |
| A．hardly | B．nearly | C．already | D．even |
| A．way | B．kitchen | C．room | D．place |
| A．beaten | B．missing | C．hit | D．broken |
| A．alive | B．awake | C．asleep | D．afraid |
| A．talking | B．working | C．meeting | D．dealing |
| A．worried | B．nervous | C．disappointed | D．excited |
| A．grew | B．bought | C．picked | D．planted |
| A．gift | B．surprise | C．flower | D．kiss |
| A．tears | B．expression | C．happiness | D．joy |
| A．proud | B．weak | C．hurt | D．ashamed |
| A．table | B．desk | C．bed | D．knees |
| A．pink | B．blue | C．yellow | D．green |
| A．shouldn't | B．couldn't | C．mustn't | D．needn't |
| A．however | B．truly | C．anyway | D．though |
| A．accident | B．question | C．answer | D．experience |
4 . China on Monday issued strict new measures aimed at addressing what authorities describe as youth videogame addiction, which they blame for a variety of societal ills, including distracting young people from school and family responsibilities.
The new regulation, announced by the National Press and Publication Administration, will ban minors from playing videogames entirely between Monday and Thursday. On the other three days of the week, and on public holidays, they will be only permitted to play" between 8 p. m. and 9 p. m.
The announcement didn't offer a specific age for minors, but previous regulations targeting younger videogamers have drawn the line at 18 years old. Enforcement measures weren't detailed, but in response to previous moves by the government to limit videogame playing by young people, Tencent Holdings Ltd. , the world's largest videogame company, has used a combination of technologies, automatically kicking off players after a certain period of time and using real-name registration and facial-recognition technology to limit game play for minors.
In restricting videogame play for younger people, the government is seeking to "effectively protect the physical and mental health of minors," China's state-run Xinhua News Agency said Monday.
Monday's new rule is likely to be felt through China's online gaming industry, one of the world's largest. The measure comes as the Chinese government seeks to restrict China's technology industry, a campaign that has caused a trillion-dollar selloff in Chinese stock market and hit a range of businesses, including for-profit education providers, ride-hailing (打车) services and e-commerce platforms.
Videogames have become a particular object of anger as Beijing seeks to reshape an industry it has described as motivated by profit at the expense of public morals. A state-media remarks this month triggered a selloff in shares of Tencent after it published an article that described online games as "opium (鸦片) for the mind. "
After the regulations were published on Monday, following the close of stock-market trading, Tencent said it had introduced a variety of new functions to better protect minors. It promised to continue to do so as it "strictly follows and actively implements the latest requirements from Chinese authorities. "
1. According to the new regulation, how long can a minor play videogames during a weekend?| A．One hour | B．Two hours | C．Three hours | D．Unlimited hours |
| A．Parental guidance | B．Automatic registration |
| C．Compulsory offline | D．Fingerprint identification |
| A．They harm teenagers' mental health | B．They make people easy to get angry |
| C．They make people entirely irresponsible | D．They bring in lots of profits for the government |
| A．No More Games | B．Protection of the Youth |
| C．The End of Technology Industry | D．Further Restriction on Youth Gaming |
5 . How to be a great conversationalist
Although I think there is much for me to learn in the area of communication, I’ve been told by my friends that I’m a great person to speak to.
Focus on the positives. Go for the positive topics. Instead of talking about past sadness, choose a discussion of future goals.
Respect others. Respect other people’s point of view.
50-50 sharing. I always think that a great conversation should be made up of equal sharing by both the people involved in it.
| A．Be true to yourself. |
| B．Be truly interested in the person. |
| C．It’s fine to express your opinion, but don’t force them to accept it. |
| D．During your conversations, always take a forward-thinking attitude. |
| E．There’s no need to have a conclusion or agreement in every discussion. |
| F．Sometimes it may be 40-60 or 60-40 depending on the circumstances. |
| G．It seems that I have a talent for having conversations go on without boring others. |
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Last month, I was playing outside while I heard a cat crying. I found her behind a parking car. She seemed very hungrily. I fed her, and she seemed to want to stay with me. I wondered where the sweet cat came from. I named him “Mystery”. A few day later, I noticed a phone number on Mystery’s coat. I called the number and got on touch with her owner. The same day, a lady comes to pick up the cat. The lady thanked to me and said all that her daughter wanted for coming Christmas was her cat. I was sad to see Mystery go, and I felt glad that the girl’s Christmas wish came true.
7 . The United States is a country of immigrants. It is a place where people from all over the world come to build a better life. Some immigrants bring their families. Some bring a few of their favorite things. Others come alone with nothing but determination. One thing that every immigrant brings with them is their culture.
American immigration began in 1607 with the colony of Jamestown. In 1620, another group of people left England to build a settlement in America. They wanted to go to a place where they could practice their religion freely. Then many more people left their homes in Europe to build a better life in America. Many also came to America from Africa. By 1770, more than two million people had moved to America. Later on, more people came to the United States than ever before.
In cities all over America, you can see different cultures that formed this country. Many things that you may think of as being “American” are actually from a foreign culture. Some of the best examples of this are the foods people eat. Pizza and spaghetti are foods that all Americans know and love. But both of them are from Italy. Baseball is an all-American sport. But the hot dogs that people eat during the game are a type of food that was brought to America by German immigrants.
Over time, pizza and hot dogs have become a part of what is considered to be American food. In the same way, different groups of people have come together to define what an American is. An American can be a person of any background. An American can be of any faith . An American can be of any skin color. They can speak English clearly. They can speak English with an accent. Each new immigrant adds something new to American culture. It will keep changing as more people come to this country.
1. Why do many foreigners move to America ?| A．To achieve individual dreams |
| B．To avoid political punishment |
| C．To improve the life quality |
| D．To reunite with the beloved ones |
| A．the history of American immigration |
| B．why people chose to move to America |
| C．the rapid growth of the population of America |
| D．what immigrants have brought to America |
| A．they have a long history in America |
| B．they are very popular with Americans |
| C．America is a country full of tasty foods |
| D．America is made up of different cultures |
| A．simple | B．strange |
| C．diverse | D．advanced |
| A．Immigrants and their American dreams |
| B．America: a melting pot of cultures |
| C．America: a land of opportunity |
| D．Life in the US: culture shock |
8 . My husband always cares for older people and has helped out several elderly friends in the past, but this story is different!
Mr. Daves
A few years later Mr. Daves had a stroke (中风). As a result, he lost his
He finally got
John had gotten his truck a year earlier and he
Mr. Daves is now 85 but is still
| A．built | B．crossed | C．fished | D．watched |
| A．appeared | B．died | C．worked | D．started |
| A．house | B．money | C．children | D．friends |
| A．strange | B．ill | C．weak | D．lost |
| A．energetic | B．young | C．popular | D．confident |
| A．speech | B．mind | C．balance | D．sight |
| A．hear | B．walk | C．see | D．exercise |
| A．happy | B．surprised | C．sorry | D．lucky |
| A．information | B．instruction | C．explanation | D．permission |
| A．worried | B．interested | C．excited | D．confused |
| A．wonderful | B．useful | C．painful | D．boring |
| A．and | B．but | C．so | D．unless |
| A．disliked | B．loved | C．fixed | D．decorated |
| A．buy | B．borrow | C．rent | D．make |
| A．bed | B．desk | C．bicycle | D．wheelchair |
| A．cheerfully | B．conveniently | C．difficultly | D．carefully |
| A．nice | B．close | C．glad | D．funny |
| A．living | B．changing | C．enjoying | D．taking |
| A．gave back | B．tried out | C．picked out | D．gave up |
| A．hero | B．example | C．person | D．teacher |
9 . When most of us get a text message on our cell phone from an unknown person, we usually say “sorry,
“Congratulations! But I think someone was mistaken,” Dennis
Much to the family's surprise, Dennis stuck to his
Teresa
| A．depressed | B．modest | C．lucky | D．wrong |
| A．equipped | B．translated | C．received | D．delivered |
| A．reasonable | B．practical | C．changeable | D．special |
| A．informing | B．reminding | C．convincing | D．inviting |
| A．discovery | B．recovery | C．arrival | D．growth |
| A．responded | B．interrupted | C．skimmed | D．repeated |
| A．coming in | B．building up | C．leading to | D．referring to |
| A．opinion | B．anxiety | C．excitement | D．freedom |
| A．comparing | B．exchanging | C．discussing | D．sharing |
| A．accept | B．know | C．believe | D．bother |
| A．parents | B．doctors | C．patients | D．visitors |
| A．dream | B．promise | C．comment | D．principle |
| A．opening | B．collecting | C．offering | D．making |
| A．discouraged | B．astonished | C．relaxed | D．confused |
| A．admit | B．need | C．expect | D．appreciate |
| A．found | B．posted | C．selected | D．developed |
| A．accompanied | B．simplified | C．clarified | D．confirmed |
| A．pity | B．blessing | C．relief | D．problem |
| A．smart | B．calm | C．sweet | D．humorous |
| A．control | B．trust | C．sympathy | D．attention |
10 . In October 1937, a newly published book became an instant hit in London, with more than 100,000 copies sold in just a few weeks and still much sought after following three additional printings. That book was Red Star Over China by Edgar Snow, an American journalist who first made the Communist Party of China(CPC中国共产党)known to the world.
In the 1930s, China was in the war of resistance against Japan. The Long March finally took the Central Red Army to Shaanbei in October 1935. Yan'an, a small town in Shaanbei and then the base of the CPC, was like an islet(小岛)surrounded by the ocean of the Kuomintang's military and information blockage. The world knew little about the CPC and the Red Army.
In order to pursue valuable news in China, Snow made it to Yan'an after a long and difficult journey on July 13, 1936. After over 100 days in Shaanbei, Snow was fascinated by the unique charm of the East, something he believed representing the light of rejuvenation(复苏)for the ancient nation of China. For him, the Communists were the most outstanding men and women he had met in China in the past decade with the “military discipline, political morale, and the will to victory”. He recalled his four-month time with the Red Army as a most inspiring experience, during which he had met with the most free and happy Chinese he'd ever known. In these people who devoted themselves to what they believed was the right and just cause, Snow felt an energetic hope, passion and the unbeatable strength of mankind, something he had never felt again ever since.
In the preface(前言)to Red Star Over China, Snow attributed the global popularity of the book not to its style or form, but the stories. According to him, the stories were created by the young Chinese revolutionists and based on the accounts of them. What he did was simply writing them down in words as fair as the water running in spring.
1. What is the function of Paragraph 2?| A．To show the importance of Snow's book in the history |
| B．To inform an important part of CPC's history in Shaanbei. |
| C．Yan'an was surrounded by the Kuomintang' military. |
| D．To tell readers that Long March finally took the Central Red Army to Shaanbei. |
| A．Independent and easygoing. | B．Strong and outspoken. |
| C．Modest and confident. | D．Determined and fair-minded. |
| A．It was the first book to publicize China to the world. |
| B．It was a reflection of the political wisdom of ancient China. |
| C．It was written to show Edgar Snow's sympathy for the Red Army. |
| D．It was filled with first-hand information from the young Chinese revolutionists. |
| A．introduce Edgar Snow. |
| B．recall the long history of CPC. |
| C．introduce the book “Red Star Over China”. |
| D．show respect for the Red Army. |
