1 . Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour

Wander through an ancient coastal redwood forest and explore the artistic bayside on this half-day tour from San Francisco. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Muir Woods,   home to some of the oldest and tallest   trees   on   Earth.   At   the   end   of   your   tour   choose   between getting dropped off at Union Square in San Francisco or taking the ferry back to San Francisco.

Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip

Discover the beauty of the Sierra Nevada on this full-day trip to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. Travel aboard a comfortable van through historic Gold Rush towns to reach the park, where you’ll be amazed by supersized natural wonders. Take a hike among ancient trees, and enjoy several hours to explore the park’s wonders on your own.

Niagara Falls Tour

Escape from New York City and head north to see both sides of the Canadian border on this guided, 2-day tour to Niagara Falls. Visit Niagara Falls on both the American and Canadian sides and take a ride on the famous Maid of the Mist boat. Then, on the road back to New York City, make a stop to shop at the Crossings Premium Outlets, one of the largest outlet malls in the US.

Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour

Escape to California’s famous wine country on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Taste regional varietals at three different wineries including both big-name and family-run estates (庄园). Learn about the winemaking process during guided tours, and appreciate the regional culture with   a stop for lunch.

1. Which tour should you choose if you want to do some shopping ?

A．Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour.

B．Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip.

C．Niagara Falls Tour.

D．Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour.

2. What can you do on Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour ?

A．Appreciate some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth.

B．Enjoy supersized natural wonders.

C．Get some winemaking knowledge.

D．Take a ride on the boat.

3. What does the writer intend to do by writing the passage?

A．To introduce some outdoor activities.

B．To share some tour experiences.

C．To advertise for the wine country.

D．To call for protecting natural wonders.

2 .

Dogs Don’t Tell Jokes-By Louis Sachar Twelve-year-old Gary Boone knows he was born to be a comedian. He never stops joking, regardless of the fact that nobody laughs much and his classmates think he is stupid. Therefore he had no real friends at school. Due to being laughed at by his classmates, Gary Boone thought winning the school talent show would be his dream of proving himself to be a real comedian, but on the big night his dream went wrong with funny results.

Winners Never Quit-By Mia Hamm Mia Hamm, American soccer champion, tells a true-to-life inspiring story of learning that winning and losing aren't as important as being part of a team. More than anyone, soccer superstar Mia Hamm knows the value of teamwork. She shares this lesson, paired with energetic pictures by Carol Thompson, and this story is perfect for soccer kids and their soccer moms.

Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage-By Alfred Lansing The astonishing adventure of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's survival for over a year on the ice-bound Antarctic seas, as Time t magazine put it, "defined heroism". To write the authoritative story, Lansing consulted with ten of the surviving members and gained access to diaries and personal accounts by eight others. The book has a first-hand account, expanded with maps and illustrations especially for this edition.

The Alchemist-By Paulo Coelho The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho, continues to change the lives of its readers forever. It tells the magical story of Santiago, an Andulusian shepherd-boy(牧童) who desires to travel in search of treasure. The story of the treasures Santiago finds along the way teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts and above all, following our dreams.

1. From Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage, we know the main character     .

A．is a writer for Time magazine

B．is a survival of one polar exploration

C．has left a lot of diaries and accounts

D．has formed a close friendship with Alfred Lansing

2. If you want to know more about teamwork, you can read     .

A．Dogs Don't Tell Jokes	B．Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage
C．Winners Never Quit	D．The Alchemist

3. What do we know about The Alchemist?

A．It has an everlasting influence on its readers

B．It gives people magical power over their dreams

C．It tells a story of how to find treasures

D．It is mainly about the wisdom of listening to others

3 . Metro Pocket Guide

Metrorail (地铁)

Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under five may travel free with a paying customer.

Farecard machine are in every station, Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and farecard machine only provide up to $ 5 in change.

Get one of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.

Hours of Service

Open: 5 a.m. Mon — Fri                  7a.m. Sat — Sun.

Close midnight Sun — Thur.          3. a.m. Fri — Sat. nights

Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in the station.

Metrobus

When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35. When paying with a smatTrip CARD the fare is $1.25

Fares for the Senior /disabled customers

Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, farecard or SmarTripR card and passes, please visit MetroOpenDoors.com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.

Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100

Travel tips

Avoid riding during weekday rush periods — before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.

If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.

1. What should you know about farecard machine?

A．They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.

B．They are connected to change machines.

C．They offer special service to the elderly.

D．They make change for no more than $5.

2. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?

A．At midnight	B．at 3 a.m.
C．at 5 am	D．at 7 p.m.

3. What is good about a SmarTrip card?

A．It is convenient for old people	B．It saves money for its users[
C．it can be bought at any time	D．it is sold on the Internet

4. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?

A．202-962-1195	B．202-962-1100
C．202-673-7000	D．202-673-8000