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With so many unique attractions, world-famous museums and skyscrapers, there is always plenty to do in New York. However, sightseeing in New York City might not be the easiest or the cheapest experience.
This is why our team of real, life-long New Yorkers have created the New York Pass. If you want to discover the best of what this amazing city offers as well as save time and money during your visit, the New York Pass is something you should be interested in. In 2012, New York Passes have been used over 2,500,000 times. Get your Pass today and join the big savings it offers:
| Product | Original Price |
| One-day adult pass | $85 |
| One-day child pass (age 4-12) | $60 |
| Two-day adult pass | $130 |
| Two-day child pass (age 4-12) | $110 |
| Three-day adult pass | $180 |
| Three-day child pass (age 4-12) | $140 |
| Seven-day adult pass | $230 |
| Seven-day child pass (age 4-12) | $165 |
1.The purpose of this passage is to _________.
A. promote New York Pass
B. introduce New York Pass
C. introduce New York attractions
D. show New York attractions tickets fee
2.What could be the lowest price for a Three-day adult pass and a Two-day child pass?
A. $290. B. $246.5 . C. $263. D. $ 273.5.
3.Which of the following is true about New York Pass?
A. Its holders can save up to $1300 entrance fees.
B. Its holders needn’t pay for the attractions it covers.
C. Its holders needn’t queue to enter the attractions it covers.
D. It can be picked up at Times Square at any time after you order it.
4.The underlined phrase “are entitled to” most probably means “are given________ of”.
A. the name B. the privilege C. the title D. the honor
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How to Save on Sightseeing New York City Attractions With so many unique attractions， world-famous museums， theaters， and skyscrapers there is always plenty to do in New York． However， sightseeing， in New York City might not be the easiest or the cheapest experience．
This is why our team of real， life-long New Yorkers has created the New York Pass． If you want to discover the best of what this amazing city offers while still saving some time and money on your visit， the New York Pass is something you should be interested in．
How You Benefit from the New York Pass
Free entry to over 50attractions---Empire State Building， Statue of Liberty， Museum of Modern Art， Madison Square Garden Tour， NBC Studio Tours， New York Aquarium & many others．
Free 140-page guidebook in English， German & Spanish， containing hours of operation， maps and directions to every tourist attraction， shop and restaurant．
Line skipping privileges （特权）， as a New York Pass holder you are entitled to fast track entry to the New York City's busiest attractions．
Over 650 worth of entrance fees---that's how much it would cost if you visited all the attractions that New York Pass grants entrance to---without using the New York Pass． That doesn't even include the additional discounts you receive for having a NY Pass．
100% Risk Free， Money Back Guarantee---New York Pass insurance gives you extra comfort in case your travel plans change， offering refund on non-used Passes．
Please Note：
You can visit as many attractions as you want---even more with the time saved with fast track entry． You don't need to carry too much cash and the New York Pass keeps control on your spending．
New York Pass Prices：
Offer Ends： Fri 13Feb 2016
| Product | Price |
| 1 Day Adult Pass | ﹩75 |
| 1 Day Child Pass | ﹩55 |
| 2 Day Adult Pass | ﹩110 |
| 2 Day Child Pass | ﹩90 |
| 3 Day Adult Pass | ﹩112 |
| 3 Day Child Pass | ﹩96 |
| 7 Day Adult Pass | ﹩144 |
| 7 Day Child Pass | ﹩ 112 |
1.What is the main purpose of this passage？ ______
A. To introduce the New York Pass．
B. To attract more tourists to New York．
C. To describe how to use the New York Pass．
D. To explain why the New York Pass is created．
2.What benefit can you get from the New York Pass？ ______
A. You don't have to carry cash with you．
B. You can visit the Statue of Liberty for free．
C. You can change your travel plans as you like．
D. You can get the free guidebook in four languages．
3.Jack and his two kids will visit New York for three days in January in 2016， how much should he pay for the New York Pass？ ______
A. ﹩520 B. ﹩420
C. ﹩380 D. ﹩304
4.The underlined phrase "are entitled to" most probably means "are given ______ of"．
A. the name B. the honor
C. the privilege D. the title
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How to Save on Sightseeing New York City Attractions
With so many unique attractions, world-famous museums, theaters, and skyscrapers there is always plenty to do in New York． However, sightseeing, in New York City might not be the easiest or the cheapest experience．
This is why our team of real, life-long New Yorkers has created the New York Pass． If you want to discover the best of what this amazing city offers while still saving some time and money on your visit, the New York Pass is something you should be interested in．
How You Benefit from The New York Pass?
Free entry to over 50 attractions – Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Museum of Modern Art, Madison Square Garden Tour,． NBC Studio Tours, New York Aquarium．& many others．
Free 140-page guidebook in English, German & Spanish, containing hours of operation, maps and directions to every tourist attraction , shop and restaurant．
Line skipping privileges（特权）－As a New York Pass holder you are entitled (享有权利)to fast track entry to the New York City ‘s busiest attractions．
Over 650 worth of entrance fees－that’s how much it would cost if you visited all the attractions that New York Pass grants entrance to –wihtout using the New York Pass． That doesn’t even include the additional discounts you receive for having a NY Pass．
100% Risk Free, Money Back Guarantee－New York Pass insurance gives you extra comfort in case your travel plans change, offering refund on non-used Passes．
Plese Note:
You can visit as many attractions as you want－even more with the time saved with fast track entry ． You don't need to carry too much cash and the New York Pass keeps control on your spending．
New York Pass Prices;
Offer Ends : Fri 13 Feb 2009
| Product | Price |
| 1 Day Adult Pass | $75 |
| 1 Day Child Pass | $55 |
| 2 Day Adult Pass | $110 |
| 2 Day Child Pass | $90 |
| 3 Day Adult Pass | $140 $112 |
| 3 Day Child Pass | $120 $96 |
| 7 Day Adult Pass | $180 $144 |
| 7 Day Child Pass | $140 $ 112 |
1．What is the main purpose of this passage?
A．To attract tourists to New York．
B．To describe how to use the New York Pass．
C．To introduc the New York Pass．
D．To explain why the New York Pass is created
2．What benefit can you get from the New York Pass
A．You can change your travel plans as you like,
B．You can get the free guidebook in four languages．
C．You don’t have to carry cash with you
D．You can visit the Statue of Liberty for free．
3．Jack and his two kids will visit New York for three days in January in 2009,how much should he pay for the New York Pass?
A． 304 B． 380 C．420 D．520
4．If the Empire State Building is too crowded, you can
A．get the refund from the New York Pass immediately
B．enter it before others by using the New York Pass
C．get more discounts and save more money
D．visit many other attractions as long as you want
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The Palace Museum has put on many attractions since it ___________ in 2017.
A.had been rebuilt B.was rebuilt C.had rebuilt D.rebuilt
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This is the colourful waste created by a Swedish city with a unique recycling system. Like many cities in Sweden，Eskilstuna has an impressive recycling record. It met the EU 2020 target of recycling 50%of waste many years ago. But almost everyone who lives here follows a strict recycling policy at home. People are expected to sort their household waste into seven separate categories，including food，textiles, cartons（纸板箱）and metal. But what really makes the system stand out is the bright colour code.
The reason for this becomes clear at the city’s recycling plant. The bags arrive all jumbled up because they’re collected altogether in a rush, once a fortnight from outside people’s houses. But thanks to those bright colors, scanners can select the bags and separate them efficiently. The food waste in green bags is processed on site into a certain thick liquid to make burnable gas, which powers the city’s buses. One of the benefits of this method of recycling is that there is less cross-pollution, so more of the recycled waste can actually be used to make new things. Like the rest of Sweden，Eskilstuna is committed to sending zero waste from its citizens to landfill. Waste that cannot be recycled is burnt at a local plant to generate electricity. This reduces reliance on fossil fuels, but does create greenhouse gases.
As countries around the world try to improve their recycling rates, some may look to Eskilstuna as an example to follow as long as they think they can persuade their citizens to get busy sorting at home.
1.What can we learn about Eskilstuna?
A.It is flooded with colorful waste.
B.It is best-known for waste-recycling.
C.Waste there is painted into seven colors.
D.Rubbish recycling is handled seriously there.
2.What does the underlined word “jumbled” in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Mixed together. B.Collected orderly.
C.Sealed cautiously. D.Piled purposefully.
3.What may the new recycle-system bring about?
A.The increase in the efficiency of waste recycling.
B.The convenience to the citizens in waste dropping.
C.The avoidance of rubbish related environmental problems.
D.The decrease of profit for waste plants.
4.Where is this text most likely from?
A.Parents. B.In style.
C.Fortune. D.The New York Times.
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The snowy owl (雪鹗) is a white-colored owl with many unique characteristics. This bird bears a pure white appearance (only the male), with a rounded head, and black bill. While the male is actually a pure white individual, the female and young ones have a darker appearance with dusky spots. The female owl never attains complete whiteness in her lifetime. As young owls get older, they get whiter, losing their heavy stripes (条纹) and dark spots. This bird is between 18 to 20 inches long. Its Wingspan is 49 to 59 inches. It weighs between 3.5 to 6.5 pounds.
The snowy owl lives in the regions of Greenland, Iceland, Canada, and the northern parts of USA. Carolus Linnaeus was the first person to classify this bird. Apart from being the heaviest owl in North America, it is also the official bird of Quebec. It is known by other names such as “the Arctic Owl” or “the Great White Owl”. The reason for this bird’s adaptation to the cold temperatures of the Arctic Circle is its splendidly beautiful, white, and thick feathers. These feathers help it to survive the extreme cold and develop a perfect camouflage (伪装) in the “white” of its Arctic habitat.
The snowy owl is a very patient hunter, and it can sit in one place for hours. Gifted with great hearing and keen eyesight, it is known to be an efficient and clever hunter. It is not difficult for it to track down its prey, which might be barely visible under thick plants or snow cover. Before soaring off in pursuit, the bird waits patiently and identifies its potential prey. Once the prey comes within the proper range, it lays its attack with its sharp-hooked claws. It hunts both during the day and at night.
1.What can we conclude about the snowy owl from the first paragraph?
A. It is a bird with pure white feathers.
B. It is a bird which is big and heavy.
C. It has a white appearance with black spots.
D. The female owl is whiter than the male one.
2.Why can the snowy owl adapt to the cold climate of the Arctic Circle?
A. Thanks to its living areas. B. Because of its special feathers.
C. As a result of its clever mind. D. Owing to its strong wings.
3.What does the underlined expression “track down" mean?
A. chase B. find
C. attract D. recognize
4.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The brief introduction of the snowy owl.
B. The snowy owl is the heaviest bird in the world.
C. The snowy owl is first classified by Carolus Linnaeus.
D. The difference between the Arctic owl and the snowy owl.
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Scotland is a unique place, loaded with history, where you can find aristocratic（贵族的）palaces and castles, as well as the traditional parades in national costumes.
In order to see and discover the true soul of Scotland today and what formed the character of this splendid region, we have to go towards the northern regions, to the Grampian Mountains（格兰扁山区）, beautiful and plain. The Scots conquered the environment with simple spades and strong arms, for it was difficult to farm.
The history of this ancient struggle, and its people’s ancient love with the hard land, can be felt within the walls of the Angus Folk Museum. You are able to get a feel of the typical rural atmosphere of times past from the everyday artifacts displayed here.
From coastal Aberdeen in towards the Grampian Mountains there runs the Castle Trail, a road that touches on many fortresses（堡垒）, which are witnesses of continual fights against the control of neighboring England in Scottish history.
Perhaps the most exciting moment for Scottish autonomy is the one experienced inside this ancient church of Arbroath, where, in 1320, the Declaration of Independence was celebrated, at the instigation（鼓动）of King Robert the Bruce. He carried out the plan for autonomy drawn up by the great popular hero William Wallace, for whom cinema has designed the wonderful film Brave Heart, the winner of the five Oscars.
This is Glamis Castle, where King Macbeth and Queen Elizabeth used to live. Among the most frequent guests here are the predictable ghosts, if not actually created, by ancient popular beliefs. These have been handed down over the centuries by people tending to live with mystery, with the forces of the supernatural.
Another attraction here is a legendary monster: the Loch Ness Monster. Whether it’s real or imaginary, this monster, which has been nicknamed Nessie, has collected a good 3,000 sightings over the last 50 years.
The true flag of Scotland, tartan, is recognizable from the brightly colored plaid patterns which are used to distinguish the various social groups.
Bagpipes and dancing open the competitions of local sporting events, which are called Highland Gatherings.
1.Take a look at the Angus Folk Museum, and we can learn about _______. .
A. the love of ancient Scottish to the hard land
B. the rural atmosphere in Grampian Mountains
C. ancient Scottish people’s fighting against the enemy
D. the history of the Scottish famous palaces and castles
2.What were the fortresses built for?
A. Fighting against the invaders of England.
B. Developing business with neighbor areas.
C. Preventing the people from moving around.
D. Providing a shelter from tough weather for travelers.
3.In the fifth paragraph, the underlined “the one” refers to the moment of _______.
A. the film Brave Heart winning the five Oscars
B. the plan for Scottish autonomy being carried out
C. the instigation of King Robert the Bruce
D. the celebration of the Declaration of Independence
4. According to the passage, which one is TRUE?
A. The film Brave Heart is mainly about King Robert Bruce.
B. The Scottish film industry is one of the attractions of the land.
C. Highland gatherings are often marked with bagpipes and dancing
D. The supernatural forces in Glamis Castle may change a person’s belief.
5.The purpose of the writer is to _______.
A. advise readers to pay a visit to Scotland
B. teach students about the customs of Scotland
C. introduce cultural background about Scotland
D. analyze the geographic formation of Scotland
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Scotland is a unique place, loaded with history, where you can find aristocratic（贵族的）palaces and castles, as well as the traditional parades in national costumes.
In order to see and discover the true soul of Scotland today and what formed the character of this splendid region, we have to go towards the northern regions, to the Grampian Mountains（格兰扁山区）, beautiful and plain. The Scots conquered the environment with simple spades and strong arms, for it was difficult to farm.
The history of this ancient struggle, and its people’s ancient love with the hard land, can be felt within the walls of the Angus Folk Museum. You are able to get a feel of the typical rural atmosphere of times past from the everyday artifacts displayed here.
From coastal Aberdeen in towards the Grampian Mountains there runs the Castle Trail, a road that touches on many fortresses（堡垒）, which are witnesses of continual fights against the control of neighboring England in Scottish history.
Perhaps the most exciting moment for Scottish autonomy is the one experienced inside this ancient church of Arbroath, where, in 1320, the Declaration of Independence was celebrated, at the instigation（鼓动）of King Robert the Bruce. He carried out the plan for autonomy drawn up by the great popular hero William Wallace, for whom cinema has designed the wonderful film Brave Heart, the winner of the five Oscars.
This is Glamis Castle, where King Macbeth and Queen Elizabeth used to live. Among the most frequent guests here are the predictable ghosts, if not actually created, by ancient popular beliefs. These have been handed down over the centuries by people tending to live with mystery, with the forces of the supernatural.
Another attraction here is a legendary monster: the Loch Ness Monster. Whether it’s real or imaginary, this monster, which has been nicknamed Nessie, has collected a good 3,000 sightings over the last 50 years.
The true flag of Scotland, tartan, is recognizable from the brightly colored plaid patterns which are used to distinguish the various social groups.
Bagpipes and dancing open the competitions of local sporting events, which are called Highland Gatherings.
1.Take a look at the Angus Folk Museum, and we can learn about _______. .
A. the love of ancient Scottish to the hard land
B. the rural atmosphere in Grampian Mountains
C. ancient Scottish people’s fighting against the enemy
D. the history of the Scottish famous palaces and castles
2.What were the fortresses built for?
A. Fighting against the invaders of England.
B. Developing business with neighbor areas.
C. Preventing the people from moving around.
D. Providing a shelter from tough weather for travelers.
3.In the fifth paragraph, the underlined “the one” refers to the moment of _______.
A. the film Brave Heart winning the five Oscars
B. the plan for Scottish autonomy being carried out
C. the instigation of King Robert the Bruce
D. the celebration of the Declaration of Independence
4. According to the passage, which one is TRUE?
A. The film Brave Heart is mainly about King Robert Bruce.
B. The Scottish film industry is one of the attractions of the land.
C. Highland gatherings are often marked with bagpipes and dancing
D. The supernatural forces in Glamis Castle may change a person’s belief.
5.The purpose of the writer is to _______.
A. advise readers to pay a visit to Scotland
B. teach students about the customs of Scotland
C. introduce cultural background about Scotland
D. analyze the geographic formation of Scotland
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The very first capsule hotel to be opened in Shanghai has attracted many budget travelers with its prices, even though it is not fully operational yet.
The hotel consists of 68 "capsules", each 1.1-meters high, 1.1-meters wide and 2.2-meters long. The basic rate is 28 Yuan ($4.22) per person, plus an additional 4 Yuan an hour. The hotel also offers a package of 68 Yuan for 10 hours and 88 Yuan for 24 hours.
All of the capsules are imported from Japan where capsule hotels originated，and each is equipped with independent sockets, clocks, lights, TV and wireless Internet service. The hotel also has a public lavatory(洗手间)，shower room, smoking room and shared guest room.
"This is a huge bargain compared with other budget hotels in Shanghai," said Ta Zan, the owner of the hotel. Ta used to stay at capsule hotels in Tokyo during his undergraduate years and worked at a capsule hotel while he was doing his MBA in Japan in 2005, so he knows how they work and how to make guests feel comfortable.
He based the hotel on capsule hotels in Japan but he has made some special changes based on Chinese guests' habits. "In Japan capsule hotels are usually equipped with bathtubs, but in China people are more willing to take a shower, so we have the shower room," he said. He has also separated the capsules into three snoring (打鼾的) zones so that guests who often snore won't disturb others. Like most of capsule hotels in Japan, the one in Shanghai is for men only.
But the idea of staying in such a compact space is not appealing to everyone. "I feel the idea is like putting a person in a coffin (棺材), and the price is also not that appealing. A bed at a youth hostel in Shanghai costs about 60 Yuan per night," said Wang Lei, a student from Beijing.
1.The first capsule hotels in the world appeared in ________.
A. Shanghai B. Japan C. Beijing D. America
2.If you stay in the capsule hotel in Shanghai for 8 hours， you will have to pay________yuan.
A. 28 B. 60 C.68 D.88
3.What does the underlined word "compact" mean?
A. Dear B. Cheap. C. Close. D. Clean.
4.The capsule hotel in Shanghai differs from those in Japan in that________.
A. it serves men as well as women
B. its capsule is much larger
C. it has a shower room
D. it has no snoring zones
5.We can know from the passage that________ .
A. everybody considers the capsule hotel a nice place to stay
B. all the capsules of the hotel were made in China
C. each capsule of the hotel has a private lavatory
D. no guest has ever stayed in the capsule hotel in Shanghai
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There are 67 counties in the state of Alabama．Each county is rich with history and its own unique stories．Colbert County, located in the northwest corner of the state, has its share of exciting stories and claims to statewide fame．The county was created on February 6, 1867, and Tuscumbia became the county seat （the town in which the offices of the county government are located）．
One of the most famous residents of Tuscumbia was Helen Keller．Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880．Her home was a white frame cottage built by her grandparents．Since ivy （常春藤） grew everywhere, the house was called Ivy Green．It was here, at the water pump in the backyard, that Keller learned the word “w-a-t-e-r” with the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan．Visitors to Ivy Green can walk under boxwood trees that are 150 years old．The home has furniture that the Keller family used．It also has Keller’s Braille （盲文） books and her original Braille typewriter．
Spring Park is Tuscumbia’s most popular park and favorite tourist attraction．This park has the world’s largest manufactured waterfall called Coldwater Falls．The Spring Park Light and Water Show is an amazing sight to see．It takes place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at sundown．The water appears to dance to music and colored lights．The music played during the show is recorded by singers and musicians from Alabama．
Fame Recording Studios is in the city of Muscle Shoals in Colbert County．The studio is the first successful recording studio in Alabama．It is best known for creating “Southern rock,” “Southern soul,” and “county soul．” Well-known performers like Aretha Franklin and musical groups such as Alabama and Lynyrd have made recordings at this studio．
Visitors can continue to explore music in Alabama by visiting the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in Tuscumbia．Built in 1990, this site recognizes the musical talents of more than 500 Alabama residents in a wide variety of musical styles, including country and rhythm and blues．
Truly, Colbert County has a lot of wonderful locations to visit．Guests will not be disappointed in a visit to this delightful place．
1.Which of the following is TRUE about Alabama and music?
A．Alabama musicians have established exhibits for visitors．
B．There are a great many talented musicians in Alabama．
C．Music is the most important industry in Alabama．
D．Alabama residents enjoy listening to music．
2.How many locations related to music in Colbert County are mentioned in the text?
A．1．B．2．C．3．D．4．
3.The author writes the text mainly to persuade the reader __________．
A．to learn from Helen Keller
B．to visit businesses in Alabama
C．to stop for a visit in Colbert County
D．to listen to Southern styles of music
4.The text is most probably taken from __________．
A．a story book B．a book review
C．a personal diary D．a travel magazine