1. Which type of ski run is fit for beginners?
| A．Green-circle. |
| B．Blue-square. |
| C．Black-diamond. |
| A．There are no instructors there. |
| B．Visitors can take cable cars there. |
| C．Cabins there are in the center of the forest. |
| A．By going to the sales desk. |
| B．By calling the resort directly. |
| C．By booking through the website. |
1. Which countries has the woman already been to?
| A．Canada and Australia. | B．Singapore and America. | C．China and Korea. |
| A．It is always cold all over the country. |
| B．It snows almost everywhere in winter. |
| C．It’s very dry in summer. |
| A．The new name for Holland. |
| B．Jane’s trip to the Netherlands. |
| C．Their plans for the holiday. |
4 . Living in cities is wonderful, but the cost in some of the big U.S. cities, such as New York and Los Angeles, is a big problem for living there. Fortunately, this country has many good cities where the cost of living is more affordable.
Pittsburgh,PA
Pittsburgh is a great city to have busy and noisy activities without feeling overwhelmed(不堪重负的). One of the best advantages here is the low cost of housing and other fees. Even when you live there, the view of the city from Mount Washington doesn’t get old. Three major sports teams have stadiums there, and the energy in Pittsburgh on game days is something that’s hard to find anywhere else.
Grand Rapids, MI
While the transportation costs are a bit above average, Grand Rapids makes up for that with low housing and health care costs. If you love public art and craft beer, Grand Rapids is a great choice. The city gives people a small-town feeling, with people always waving hello as you walk by. There are 1200 acres of parks within the city. If you’re looking for more water than the river offers, Lake Michigan is less than an hour away.
Knoxville,TN
Knoxville’s housing costs are below the national average. It is known as the most dog-friendly city, which is probably the best selling point a city could have. The Knoxville Museum of Art has fun classes so you can continue to learn and improve skills throughout your lifetime.
Buffalo, NY
New York City may not be affordable, but Buffalo certainly is. It’s also one of the most beautiful cities to live in with all the views next to rivers.You’ll also have one of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders, Niagara Falls, a short drive away. There are great skiing and ice-skating areas in Buffalo.
1. What is special about Pittsburgh, PA?| A．It always hosts many sporting activities. |
| B．It offers the lowest cost of housing. |
| C．It becomes active on game days. |
| D．It allows people to climb Mount Washington. |
| A．It is full of warmness. |
| B．It is a small city. |
| C．Its transport network is developed. |
| D．Its health care is good for old people. |
| A．Pittsburgh, PA. | B．Grand Rapids, MI. | C．Knoxville, TN. | D．Buffalo, NY. |
5 . The Republic of Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. It was one of the poorest nations in the region. Within the last five years, however, it has become a hot spot for adventure travelers. In 2006 it was voted the happiest place on Earth. The reason is not that Vanuatu are the richest but that Vanuatu has white-sand islands, clear waters, the world’s most accessible live volcano, great diving and food that grows faster than it can be picked.
With a population of about 221,000, Vanuatu has 113 languages, which is a result of 3,000 years of immigration from many Pacific countries. There are three official languages: English, French, and Bislama. Bislama developed from South Pacific English, a simplified language that traders and other foreigners used it to communicate with speakers of the many local languages.
Most of the islands are mountainous and of volcanic origin. There are several active volcanoes in Vanuatu, including Yasur on the island of Tanna, one of the world's most accessible volcanoes. If you’ve ever fancied getting close to a volcano, here’s your chance.
Vanuatu Post's Underwater Post Office has quickly become one of the busiest post offices for postcards in the world! Visitors from around the world want to experience the world's first underwater post office. The Post Office is only 50 meters offshore and at just three meters below the surface, very appealing to the young and young at heart. Since opening in 2003, the underwater post office has received about 100,000 visitors. They have posted one of the waterproof postcards available in Vanuatu; these cards are collected regularly by one of Vanuatu Post’s four trained divers. The underwater branch is manned daily for usually about an hour, longer with demand.
1. Vanuatu was voted the happiest place on Earth because ______.| A．it’s the poorest nation in the region |
| B．it’s Vanuatu that are the richest |
| C．it’s a favorite place for adventurers |
| D．it’s blessed with abundant nature |
| A．immigration |
| B．location |
| C．dialects |
| D．foreigners |
| A．Bislama developed from local Pacific French. |
| B．Yasur is one of the live volcanoes in Vanuatu. |
| C．Vanuatu has more than 113 official languages. |
| D．Underwater Post Office has opened for 5 years. |
| A．Working at the underwater branch |
| B．Great diving in amazing Vanuatu |
| C．A hot spot for adventure travelers |
| D．The busiest post office on Earth |
The Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage Museum is one of the most important sights to see for any visitor to St. Petersburg. There you can see lots of different paintings painted by the old masters. Prepare to come face to face with many of the western classical artists.
Kizhi Island
Kizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden buildings from the Karelia region of Russia. These impressive structures are made without any nails(钉子).Can you imagine how the wood fits together? Come and see for yourself!
Peterhof
Peterhof is as beautiful as it is fun. You’ll be charged for admission(门票),but if you go to Peterhof when the fountains(喷泉) are working—during the day in summer—the admission will be worth it.
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Love it or hate it, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg is a real must-see sight. This beautiful building will truly surprise you, and the paintings inside the church will make you say “Wow!”
The Bronze Horseman Statue
The so-called Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian culture and is a symbol of St. Petersburg. Made famous by Alexander Pushkin, this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse truly shows Peter the Great’s influence on the Russian idea of greatness.
1. If you are interested in paintings, you’d better go to _________.
| A．The Hermitage Museum and Kizhi Island |
| B．The Bronze Horseman Statue and Kizhi Island |
| C．Kizhi Island and Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood |
| D．The Hermitage Museum and Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood |
| A．Kizhi Island is an indoor museum. |
| B．Visitors can find nails in the structures there. |
| C．The buildings on Kizhi Island are made of wood. |
| D．The wooden buildings are connected with wires. |
| A．visitors can visit Peterhof free of charge |
| B．The Hermitage Museum has lots of modern western arts |
| C．The fountains in Peterhof can be seen by visitors all year round |
| D．The Bronze Horseman Statue is a symbol of St. Petersburg |
| A．attract tourists to visit St. Petersburg |
| B．show the wonderful history of Russia |
| C．persuade artists to go to St. Petersburg |
| D．introduce the famous buildings of Russia |
