1 . The visitors were on the point of going down the steep mountain when the breath-taking natural scene, beyond d____________ (描述), immediately appealed to their attention. （根据中英文提示填空）

2 . Senior 3 students are so busy preparing for the College E____________ (入口) Examination that they are faced with great pressure. （根据中英文提示填空）

3 . We a____________ (尝试) to solve the tough problem in different ways, but in vain.（根据中英文提示填空）

4 . Exposure to different cultures is one of the main reasons I enjoy visiting other countries. There are other types of food, interesting people, new experiences.     1    

A country usually has its own money, such as RMB in China, rupee in India, and rufiyaa in Maldives.     2     This can make travel among such countries much easier and more convenient. In my opinion, however, I like having different kinds of money to use and get used to that while I travel.     3     When I visited Thailand and Vietnam last month, getting used to the fact that ₤1 is equal to over 42 Thai baht and 27,000 Vietnamese dong was also quite a good test for my maths skills!

If you’ve ever been to the U.K., you will know the Queen’s head is on every banknote and every coin. I was living in the Quebec province of Canada last year and money there surprised me greatly.     4     This is because she’s also Canada’s Head of State. Images on the Canadian money are various, including former prime ministers, as well as Canadian wildlife like the beaver, caribou and polar bear.

    5     Wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill appears on ₤5 banknotes and writer Jane Austen ₤10 banknotes. The banknotes are also made of a material called polymer rather than paper. In Canada, they are already using polymer banknotes and some people even think that the money smells of maple syrup (枫糖浆)，probably the country’s most well-known food!

A．There are new historical figures on the pound notes.

B．They have the British Queen on their $20 banknotes.

C．Money represents preference and development of a county.

D．Of course, there’re many countries using euros or US dollars.

E．You will also be amazed by the images on the money.

F．One more thing to mention in a new country is a different currency.

G．It’s part of the cultural experience to hold money with a foreign figure.

5 . Chicago Botanic Garden

Events
● Midwest Fruit Explorers

March 31-April 10, 1–4 pm

The Midwest Fruit Explorers presents this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to graft (嫁接) and care for fruit trees.

●       Midwest Daffodil (水仙花) Society Show

April 22-28, 10 am–4:30 pm

The Midwest Daffodil Society Show features hundreds of daffodils on display that will be judged by the society. The show includes floral (花卉的) design and photography competitions.

●       Ikebana International Show

May 11-19, 9 am–3:30 pm (Saturday & Sunday only)

The Ikebana International Society presents an exhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging.

●       Gardeners of the North Shore Show & Sale

The Gardeners of the North Shore host this annual show.

June 27-30, 9 am–4:30 pm

This show includes a judged exhibition with more than 500 entries of anything a home gardener can grow, including flowers, vegetables, herbs (草本植物), and houseplants.

●       Garden tours & trams

Enjoy a tram tour for an overview of popular areas. Return each season to experience different views.

Prices	Members	Nonmembers
Adults	$7	$8
Seniors	$6	$7
Children (3-12 yrs)	$5	$6
Children (2 and under)	Free	Free
Ten-visit pass	$50	$60

Accessibility at the garden
Service animals
Service animals are welcome. No pets please.
Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs)

They are available for rent in the Visitor Center on an unreserved, first-come first-served basis. The following fees apply: members: $15, nonmembers $20. ECVs will not be rented for indoor use.

Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are available free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center.

Daily Hours: 8 am–7 pm
Garden View Café: 8 am–4 pm
Garden Shop: 10 am–4 pm
1. What can you do at Midwest Fruit Explorers?

A．Design flower patterns

B．Learn about tree planting.

C．Take part in its photography competition.

D．Buy some fruit at a good price.

2. At which show can you enjoy traditional Japanese flowers?

A．Midwest Fruit Explorers.

B．Midwest Daffodil Society Show.

C．Ikebana International Show.

D．Gardeners of the North Shore Show & Sale.

3. What service can visitors enjoy in the garden?

A．They can rent ECVs for indoor use.

B．They can visit the garden with their pets.

C．They can have free coffee from 8 am to 4 pm.

D．They can use free wheelchairs if they need to.

6 . B
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C．In Beach Plaza Hotel a 24-hour maid is available．

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