1 . Four Attractive Road Trips in Asia

One way to explore Asia is driving along some of its most impressive roads and Asia has some attractive roads that are great fun. If you want to tour Asia by car, here are four once-in-a-life-time roads to consider.

Nha Trang to Quy Nhon (Vietnam)

Visitors can enjoy beautiful sea views with golden beaches on the ocean side of the road. Every two years, there is a week-long festival where visitors drive the route together and take part in a large celebration. If you want a memorable experience, consider joining in that celebration

The Karakoram Highway (Pakistan and China)

Every year, there are many people who travel long distances to be able to drive or ride a motorbike over the Himalayas on this road connecting China and Pakistan. There are some areas with beautiful lakes and mountains along this road.

The Hokkaido Scenic Byway (Japan)

Hokkaido is one of Japan’s four main islands. Driving along the Hokkaido Scenic Byway will take you through a series of routes around the island that offer beautiful sights. Consider rolling down the window as you drive through the fragrant lavender(薰衣草) fields or stopping at one of the hot springs along the way.

Golden Road to Samarkand (Uzbekistan)

Uzbekistan is a country that is unknown to many tourists, but it's a fascinating place to explore. Although there isn't a formal route, most visitors will fly into the capital city Tashkent, and then transfer to Bukhara. This beautiful, old city is home to many historic sights, and from there, you can follow the historic Silk Road route to Samarkand.

1. Which trip offers an ocean view with beautiful beaches?

A．Nha Trang to Quy Nhon.

B．The Karakoram Highway.

C．The Hokkaido Scenic Byway.

D．Golden Road to Samarkand.

2. What can we know about all the road trips?

A．They cross borders.

B．They offer impressive views.

C．They run along the coast.

D．They have fixed routes to follow.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A book review.

B．A scientific report.

C．A travel guide.

D．A fashion magazine.

2 . The booking notes of the play “the Age of Innocence”:
Price: ＄10
BOOKING: There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:
★in person
The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m. -8 p. m.
★by telephone
Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card（Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted）
★by post
Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.
★on line
Complete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfied theatre.com
DISCOUNTS:
Saver: ＄2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, and full-time students.
Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.
Standby: best available seats are on sale for ＄6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible（suitable）for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
Group Bookings: there is a ten per cent discount for parties of twelve or more.
School: school parties of ten or more can book ＄6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.
Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
1. If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT ________.

A．go to the Box Office on Sundays

B．ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card

C．use the Internet

D．complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office

2. According to the notes, who can get ＄2 off?

A．The people who book the tickets on Fridays.

B．An 18-year-old teenager.

C．A 55-year-old woman.

D．A 20-year-old full-time college student.

3. If you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults, how much should you pay?

A．＄120

B．＄126

C．＄140

D．＄150