1. What did the man do last week?
| A．He bought a new house. |
| B．He sold a new house. |
| C．He moved into a new house. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. |
| A．The wife dislikes the new kitchen. |
| B．The son is older than the daughter. |
| C．There is a garden in front of the new house. |
2 . Ticketing Information on Hong Kong Science Museum
Regular Admission Fee
Standard tickets: 20 yuan
Group tickets: 14 yuan (special rate of standard tickets for groups of 20 people or more per visit)
Concessionary(优惠的) tickets: 10 yuan(applicable to disabled people with an accompanying minder and senior citizens aged 60 or above)
Free admission for full-time students and children under 4 years old accompanied by an adult with a ticket
Application for Exemption(豁免) from Admission Fee
Kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, special schools, universities, charities and non-profit-making organizations arranging group visits of 20 or more visitors can apply for exemption from admission fee. Application should be made at least 2 weeks before the date of visit and will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis subject to availability.
Contact Details
Enquiries for schools: 2732 3220 (please make telephone reservation for the visiting date before sending in the application)
Enquiries for registered charities and non-profit-making organizations: 2732 3268
Attention
Persons buying concessionary tickets may be requested by museum staff to produce a valid document for confirmation of eligibility(合格) . Students must be requested to produce a valid document. If proof of current full-time student status is not shown on the document, museum staff has the right to request the student concerned to pay them for the money of the full ticket.
1. How much should a 65-year-old man pay to visit the museum?| A．10 yuan. | B．14 yuan. | C．20 yuan. | D．60 yuan. |
| A．12 waiters in a restaurant. | B．15 teachers from a high school. |
| C．23 people from a local company. | D．26 people working in the Red Cross. |
| A．School reports. | B．Exam papers. |
| C．Student’s ID cards. | D．Research reports. |
3 . The 14th National Games held in Xi’an has triggered great interest — not only in sports and fitness, but also in the host city itself. If you are planning a tour of Xi’an taking less than 3 days, you’ll want to hit all the following highlights.
The Terracotta Army
The Terracotta Army is not just China’s premier historical attraction but one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century, which was constructed by China’s First Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC). It is a collection of thousands of life-size terracotta soldiers, horses, and chariots (战车) in battle formation, showing the emperor’s armies in full splendor.
Ancient City Wall
Xi’an City Wall was built in the 14th century by Zhu Yuanzhang, the first Emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) as a military defense system. Now it is one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls. The wall is now a landmark, dividing the city into inner and outer areas.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
One of China’s most famous Buddhist pagodas, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda was built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) for the study of Buddhist scriptures. One of the main functions of the pagoda was to store sutras (经文) brought to China from India by the famous monk and traveler Xuan Zang. It was built with layers of bricks and has a grand structure and appearance. It is exemplary of traditional Chinese architecture.
Shaanxi History Museum
The Shaanxi History Museum is home to over 370,000 precious relics unearthed in Shaanxi over the years. Its collections range from bronze wares to pottery figures, gold and silver wares and wall paintings from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) tombs. Among its precious collections, 18 pieces have been listed as national treasures.
1. Which of the following has the longest history?| A．The Terracotta Army. | B．Ancient City Wall. |
| C．Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. | D．Shaanxi History Museum. |
| A．Chariots discovered in Xi’an. | B．Sutras brought from India to China. |
| C．Relics unearthed in Shaanxi. | D．Wall paintings from the Qing Dynasty tombs. |
| A．They hold collections of antiques. | B．They are of historical and cultural value. |
| C．They represent the modern spirit of Xi’an. | D．They are examples of traditional Chinese architecture. |
