1 . Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is one of the most visited states in the country and the sunshine state attracts millions of visitors each year. Are you planning a vacation to it? Here our travel guide may help you.

La Nouba at Walt Disney World Resort

Duration: 90 minutes

Location: Orlando, Florida

While you're in Orlando, spend a day at the theme parks with a Cirque du Soleil show at Downtown Disney, La Nouba is the meeting of two different worlds—the fantastic world of the circus (马戏团) people who wear bright colors and the boring world of the people living in big cities who wear dark, lifeless clothes.

Kennedy Space Center

Duration: Flexible

Location: Orlando, Florida

Spend a day exploring the attractive Kennedy Space Center, just 45 minutes from Orlando. Learn about the history of the US space program and watch beautiful IMAX films. Don't miss the chance to walk under a Saturn V rocket, and experience a real moonwalk!

Sea World Orlando

Duration: Varies

Location: Orlando, Florida

Spend a day at Sea World Orlando and come face to face with the ocean's most attractive sea animals. With several up­close meetings with killer whales, sharks and turtles, you'll feel the energy and excitement of all kinds of sea life.

South Beach Cultural Food and Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Location: Miami, Florida

On the South Beach Cultural Food and Walking Tour, you'll explore the Art Deco district of South Beach on foot and along the way, you'll taste a variety of foods that make South Beach such an internationally well­known food region.

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1. If you are interested in exciting performances, which of the following is the best choice?

A．La Nouba at Walt Disney World Resort

B．Kennedy Space Center

C．Sea World Orlando

D．South Beach Cultural Food and Walking Tour

2. What can we learn from the text?

A．Visitors can enjoy real space travel at Kennedy Space Center.

B．Visitors can enjoy foods from different countries at South Beach.

C．Some dangerous animals can be found at Sea World Orlando.

D．La Nouba is a funny person who performs in the Cirque du Soleil show.

3. Where does the text most probably come from?

A．A travel magazine.	B．A travel website.
C．A news report.	D．A geography textbook.

2 . Why not consider spending the holiday at Harvard if you are a high school student who will have a holiday in this coming summer?

About the program

This is a five-week program^ from July 16 to August 17, 2018, which is designed to help high school students to pave the way for a successful college experience. We have 200-plus courses, such as film, philosophy, creative writing, and computer science. Besides, we offer you two types of credit courses—4-credil course and 8-credit course. You can earn college credit here. Whether you choose to sign up for one or two courses, you will still have some flexibility (灵活性) to schedule your days'.

Tuition and Fees

Application fee (the application period opens in December): $50

Tuition: $3,300 for 4-credit course;

$6,600 for 8-credit course

Housing (room and board) fee: $5, 700

Health insurance fee: $200

Financial Aid(援助)

Financial aid is a scholarship award. It is available to Secondary School Program students with excellent academic records who give evidence of financial need. It does not have to be paid back. Awards cover only a part of the program cost. Families should expect to contribute to the remaining part. Award amounts are determined by many sides, including family finances, availability of fund (基金), and whether students are resident.... Local students may be eligible (有资格的) for additional funding towards room and board.

1. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To attract students to sign up for the summer courses.

B．To tell students how to prepare for the college life.

C．To introduce the arrangement to a summer program.

D．To encourage students to study at Harvard.

2. How much is the tuition and housing fee for 8-credit course?

A．$6,600.	B．$ 12,300.
C．$12,500.	D．$12,550.

3. What can we know about the financial aid?

A．It can be used to pay the whole program fee.

B．The amounts of the financial aid are the same.

C．The local students may gain extra housing fee.

D．It is designed for all American students.

3 . The Terracotta Army is one of the must-visit attractions for all travellers to China. The attraction is located in Xi’an, in west China’s Shaanxi Province.

What’s special?

The Terracotta Army is the buried army of Qin Shi Huang, an ancient Chinese emperor. These ancient sculptures were built and buried over two thousand years ago near the city of Xi’an. They were discovered in 1974 by farmers digging a well looking for underground water. Over eight thousand terracotta warriors and horses have been uncovered since then. Each warrior is made of clay (黏土). They are around two meters tall. The sculptures are so detailed that it is possible to guess the age, rank and personality of each one. None of the soldiers are the same.

The best time to visit

The Terracotta Army is an indoor attraction， which is not likely to be affected by weather, so it can be visited all year round.

As the museum is one of the must-visit attractions in China, it is crowded most of the time. We advise our customers to avoid the following periods when the museum is particularly crowded:

• National Day Holiday (October 1 -7), when it is fully packed.

• Labour Day Holiday

Weather in winter is dry, cold and the least comfortable, and it’s also the worst season for air quality, but it’s also low season.

Travel style: private, group or independent?

A private tour means a lot of flexibility (灵活性), and you will be well taken care of by a private guide and a driver. The museum is crowded most of the time, but our guides know how to escape the crowds, and help you to enjoy more in the museum. See our 3-Day Terracotta Warriors Private Tour.

Going with a group you won’t get lost, but it lacks flexibility and personal service.

Travelling on your own, you may meet a lot of trouble, such as wasting time on finding a taxi or public bus to the attraction, lining up for tickets, reading maps, making sense of Chinese signs, etc.

1. What can we know about the Terracotta Army?

A．The warriors are made of clay.

B．The warriors are of the same age.

C．It is closed on rainy days.

D．It is usually displayed outdoors.

2. Which is the best time to avoid crowds?

A．Summer holidays.

B．National Day Holiday.

C．Labour Day Holiday.

D．Clear winter days.

3. If you want to travel with least trouble, which should you choose?

A．A private tour.

B．A tour group.

C．Travelling on your own.

D．A family tour.

4 . SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Captain Good Fellow

Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, Free.

Walking Tour of the Town

Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!

Films at the Museum

Two European films will be shown Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.

International Picnic

Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 pm.

Take Me out to the Ballgame

It's October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold；don't forget sweaters and jackets.

Do You Want to Hear “The Zoo”

“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert tomorrow night at 8:00 at Rose Hall, City College.

1. You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food ________.

A．at the front entrance of City Hall	B．at the Ballgame
C．at Central Park on Saturday	D．at 5:00 pm

2. You can see movies at ________.

A．the City College	B．the Museum Theatre
C．the City Theatre	D．the Central Park

3. If you are going on the Walking Tour, don't forget ________.

A．your comfortable shoes	B．your beautiful walk
C．your learning about local history	D．your worries

4. “The Zoo” is ________.

A．a park with lots of animals	B．US concert
C．a music group	D．going to give the concert at 8:00 am

5. The Redbirds ballgame ________.

A．is in the afternoon	B．is outside
C．is at the gate	D．might be warm

5 . If you enjoy fall activities, the state of Virginia is the place to be. There are many festivals to choose from. Here are four I believe will be great fun.

Henry Street Heritage Festival

It will last from Saturday September 21^st 2014, 11:00a.m,until 10:00 p.m .The festival is held by the Harrison Museum of African American Culture. This public festival takes place in Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke. It is a celebration of the culture, history, and arts of African Americans and there is always a lot of entertainment, which includes local and national talent.   Last year entrance was $10.00

Mountain magic crafts festival

This festival takes place on Saturday October 5^th, 2014, at 19753 Main Street, in Buchanan, Va. The time is 10:00a.m. until 5:00p.m .This will be a celebration of the region’s heritage(遗产), through history, crafts and music. There will be free, live music throughout the day, and plenty of arts and crafts plus delicious food.

Massanutten fall festival

The time and location is Saturday October 12^th,2014, 11:00a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Massanutten Ski Area. This Fall Festival will feature more than 60 arts and crafts vendors(小贩), food vendors, live music, wine tasting, children’s activities, and more. Tickets are $5 in advance, and $10 at gate. Children under age 8 are admitted free. Rides will run between the hours of 11:00am to 3:00 pm. Be in line with your ticket; no later than 2:30 pm.

Children’s Arboretum(植物园) Festival

The fun takes place, on Saturday October 19^th, 2014 from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum. There will be musical instrument shows and performances, singers, crafts, dance exhibitions and lessons. There will also be seed collecting trail activities, trail tours, story time, and snacks. This fall festival is a free event

1. What is the characteristic of Henry Street Heritage Festival?

A．It has singing performances.	B．There will be art activities.
C．It’s all about the black people.	D．Some talents will compete in .

2. If your couple and your 7-year-old boy buy tickets at gate at Ski Area_____.

A．you’ll pay 30 dollars	B．you’ll pay 20 dollars
C．you’ll pay 15 dollars	D．you’ll pay 10 dollars

3. If your family have time on the second weekend of October you’ll attend _____.

A．Massanutten fall festival	B．Henry Street Heritage Festival
C．Children’s Arboretum Festival	D．Mountain magic crafts festival

4. The author writes this passage mainly to _____.

A．make the state of Virginia best known in the US

B．make more people visit the attractions of Virginia

C．tell reader the four fall activities that have much fun

D．tell reader the festival information of the last half year

6 . Our historic1740 Shenandoah Valley Bed and Breakfast is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty and history of the Valley. Once a haven (避难所) against Indian attacks on the Virginia frontier and later Stonewall Jackson’s headquarters during the Valley Campaign (战役) of 1862, our Shenandoah Valley inn(small hotel) now welcomes travelers looking for comfortable bed and board and friendly welcome.
On Route11，the Old Valley Turnpike, only two miles from Interstate 81 at Woodstock, the inn has a country atmosphere on five private acres along the Shenandoah River. The inn offers 12 guest rooms, a well-equipped meeting room for small managing meetings, many common areas, and lovely grounds to host sendoffs and family gatherings.
A hearty Inn at Narrow Passage breakfast will get your day off to a great start! If you have special food needs, tell us ahead of time, and we will try to have just what you need.
“We had a wonderful four-day stay. Quiet and peaceful with the warmth of fireplaces in the room and bar to comfort and relax you. Ed and Ellen make you feel like family. Breakfast was outstanding.” A visitor said.
After a busy day of hiking or sightseeing, return for a cool drink on the porch in summer or hot, spiced tea by the fire in winter. In the evening, walk down to the river to feed the ducks, or maybe spend a little time fishing.
We hope you’ll be able to visit us soon. We’ll do all we can to make your stay a happy one.
1. From Paragraph 1 we know that the Shenandoah Valley ____________.

A．had been a place for Indians to live

B．had attracted many people in the past

C．used to be positions for a few battles

D．had been well-known for its natural scenes

2. The inn along Shenandoah River is _______________.

A．beautiful

B．expensive

C．cheap

D．small

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．It’s a little hard for people to book a room in the inn.

B．The inn can serve the guests according to their tastes.

C．Many young couples prefer to hold their weddings there.

D．Everyone would like to have their breakfast in the inn.

4. Where can we see this passage?

A．In a geography book.

B．In a tourist magazine.

C．In a cooking diary.

D．In an evening newspaper.

7 . 4-Day Classic Beijing Tour The 4-day classic Beijing tour is designed for tourists who come to visit China for the first time．It covers the most popular and typical places in Beijing，fully displaying the scenery，culture，history，local lifestyles and features，food and drinks，business，etc．for you．

Day 1：Arrival in Beijing

Your guide meets you at Capital Airport，and helps you check in at your hotel．

Enjoy Beijing Duck as welcome dinner．

Accommodation：Beijing downtown

Day 2：The Great Wall & the Summer Palace

Start your day at the most famous part of the Great Wall，the Badaling Great Wall．Leave the downtown for the Great Wall at 8am．Since it is a long drive to the Great Wall （about 2 hours' riding） have a break at the Jade Museum on the way．Lunch will be enjoyed in a local restaurant．In the early afternoon come back to the city and have a sightseeing tour of the Summer Palace．

Recommended Activity：Beijing Opera Show （Liyuan Theatre，19：30-21：10 every evening）

Accommodation：Beijing downtown

Day 3：Beijing city sightseeing & Local experience

Your guide meets you at the hotel at 8 am and set out for the day's touring：Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City．

After visiting the two sites，have a break and get ready for lunch．

Hutong visit：see some traditional arts of the old Beijing，such as paper cutting and kite making，and visit a local family．

Accommodation：Beijing downtown

Day 4：Beijing Olympic sites

Visit the Olympic sites：Bird's Nest，Water Cube and Olympic Park，witnessing the fast developing modern China．Enjoy some free time after visiting the sites．

After lunch，it is shopping time and then the tour is over．

1. This advertisement is aimed at ______ ．

A．foreigners who are new to China

B．experts who study history and cities

C．kids who were born in other cities

D．people who are interested in touring

2. If a tourist wants to enjoy Beijing Opera，he should ______ ．

A．go to Liyuan Theatre in the evening

B．visit the Summer Palace on the first day

C．go sightseeing in Beijing Hutong

D．live and eat downtown in Beijing

3. On which day can tourists enjoy the city's traditional arts and local lifestyle？ ______ ．

A．Day 4．	B．Day 3．
C．Day 2．	D．Day 1．

4. To make the advertisement work，what should be added？ ______ ．

A．Age requirement．	B．The hotel's address．
C．Contact information．	D．The guide's name．

8 .    Advertising actually has a dual(双重的)function: to sell, as well as to inform. If you stop to think of it, advertisements(ads)provide information of almost everything in our household and immediate environment, from shampoo to fuel for cars. An obvious purpose is to inform consumers of new products and services as well as to remind them of established ones. Performance, price, value for money, quality and reliability are some of the main features mentioned in ads.

Yet there is another important side of advertising that should not be forgotten: choice. A number of ads for different brands of the same product. e.g. toothpaste, shampoo or washing powder allow the consumer to choose. Choice is an important part of buying.

             In this busy day and age, there is little time for_________.To determine which product is the best to buy, and at the most competitive price, consumers these days rely on advertising in its various forms. This saves time and energy and makes shopping easier.

Few can deny that ads benefit the consumer since they encourage healthy competition. When companies compete for the consumer’s dollar, this is good for the purchaser of the product or service. Advertising tends to increase competition since it informs consumers of what is available. One company’s offer will be either matched or bettered by another company in its advertising.

It was unheard of ten years ago to buy products directly using a personal computer, but it has become a matter of course for some people to browse(浏览)the Internet, surf until they find an e commerce site and then select the product. Marketing products has been almost turned upside down by new ways of selling and buying. More than at any time in history, the choice of goods is unlimited. The whole world is a customer’s marketplace. For busy people like you and me, advertisements actually do us a favor.

1. What the writer of this passage wants to tell us most is that—————————.

A．advertisements benefit busy people in many ways

B．advertisements encourage more business competitions

C．advertisements provide main features of new products

D．selling and informing are two functions of advertising

2. Which is least discussed in the passage as, one of the important sides of advertising?

A．To inform consumers of new products and services.

B．To provide consumers with chances to choose.

C．To increase healthy competition of companies.

D．To change the way of selling and buying.

3. The“comparison shopping”refers to the behavior of      .

A．comparing and buying a product at the lowest price

B．comparing and deciding which is the best to buy

C．relying on advertising and simplifying shopping

D．buying a product at the least competitive price

4. Healthy competition benefits consumers because—————————.

A．it helps companies to compete for the market

B．it gets companies to improve their services

C．it provides them with the best products and services

D．it gives them many chances to choose their products

9 . A“blogger” is a person who writes on an Internet website called a “blog”. The word “blog” is a_______ way of saying“web log”, or “personal website”. Anyone can start a _______, and they can write about anything they like.
There are millions of blogs on the internet today. They_______ news, information and ideas for people who read them. They contain _______ to other websites, and they provide a place for people to write their_______ and react to the ideas of others.
A research company called Perseus has _______ more than 3,000 web logs. It says that blogs are most_______ with teenage girls. They use them to_______ their friends know what is happening in their lives. The study _______ says that more than 100,000 bloggers stopped taking part in the activity after a year.
________, some people develop________ blogs to present political and other ideas.________, the Republican and Democratic parties in the southern state of Kentucky recently started their own blogs. And American companies are beginning to use blogs to advertise their________
At the same time, some long-standing blogs have ________ Last week, blogging leader Dave Winer closed his free blog service “weblogs. com”. He said the site became too expensive to ________ He started the blog four years ago, and thousands of people had ________ on it. They were ________ that the site had been closed.
One blog that is still going ________ is called Rebecca’s Pocket. Rebecca Blood created the website in 1999. She wrote about the history of blogs on the site. That ________ led to a book called The Weblog Handbook. It has been ________ into four languages so far.1.

A．short

B．long

C．regular

D．central

2.

A．company

B．expression

C．experiment

D．blog

3.

A．debate

B．explore

C．provide

D．seek

4.

A．issues

B．links

C．recovery

D．guidance

5.

A．reasons

B．ideas

C．faults

D．choices

6.

A．served

B．reported

C．studied

D．attached

7.

A．popular

B．pleased

C．bored

D．careful

8.

A．ask

B．order

C．demand

D．let

9.

A．instead

B．yet

C．still

D．also

10.

A．Besides

B．However

C．In fact

D．Therefore

11.

A．fierce

B．relaxing

C．serious

D．humorous

12.

A．For example

B．In total

C．In the end

D．On the contrary

13.

A．products

B．employees

C．systems

D．predictions

14.

A．recognized

B．ended

C．survived

D．happened

15.

A．advertise

B．start

C．continue

D．close

16.

A．written

B．appeared

C．worked

D．taken

17.

A．happy

B．upset

C．excited

D．confident

18.

A．devoted

B．gentle

C．weak

D．strong

19.

A．character

B．history

C．article

D．usage

20.

A．dipped

B．fooled

C．mixed

D．translated

10 . Ad 1: Lost Cell Phone

Unluckily, I lost my cell Phone in Midtown on Friday night. It had a blue green cover on it. There are many pictures of my son in it, and I’m heartbroken. Please return, no questions asked. Reward. Reply to: -2652255359@craigslist. org

Ad 2: Do you need a babysitter that you can trust?

My name is Tina. I am a responsible babysitter that you can trust. If you are looking for someone dependable and affordable I am that person! I HAVE MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE (including disabled children)! I am a retired Home Health Aid and absolutely (绝对）love children. I work with my sister Iris who has also more than 20 years’ experience as a teacher’s assistant. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU! Available 24 hours and flexible（灵活的）with fees! I am fully bilingual—Spanish/English. Please email me or call 712-867-7688.

Ad 3: I BABYSIT ONLY AT MY HOME

I accept children from all ages. Fee starts from $100～$150 a week depending on the hours. I am very flexible and my fee can change. Feel free to contact me via email or on my cell phone 566671873 and we can work something out.

Ad 4: Part-time Chinese Babysitter Wanted

Part-time Chinese speaking babysitter needed to assist with one-year-old twins and to perform some light housework as needed. Assistance needed Fridays and occasional（偶尔） weekends. Please provide your salary expectation. College students are welcome to apply.

Reply to: comm-encbq-2652113885@craigslist. org

1. If you want to send your kids to the babysitter’s home, you can find one in _______ .

A．Ad 1	B．Ad 2
C．Ad 3	D．Ad 4

2. What do we know about Tina?

A．She can speak two languages.

B．She lives alone now.

C．She takes care of children over 3.

D．She used to be a teacher’s assistant.

3. An applicant accepted by Ad 4 will have to _______ .

A．be able to speak two languages

B．be a college graduate

C．work every weekend

D．look after two children

4. Who posted the lost and found information?

A．A mother.	B．A kind woman.
C．A heartbroken girl.	D．A parent.