The city of Amsterdam is one of the best pres...

The city of Amsterdam is one of the best preserved in all of Europe. When visiting this remarkable city, you tend to forget your troubles just for a moment. With this travel guide, you will be able to discover the real Amsterdam.

Best Time to Visit Amsterdam

To see the tulip(郁金香)flowers you can visit from mid-April to early May. For the New Year's celebration, there're a lot ofparties going on then. However,if you want to enjoy a quieter and more relaxing Amsterdam, visit from October to March.

Getting Around Amsterdam

You can rent a bike to go wherever you want to go. Public transportation is also convenient. You can get a chip card for about$9.

What You Should Know Before Visiting Amsterdam

Plan ahead since most ofthe attractions are usually busy and be careful with your wallets as the city is well-known for pickpockets, Also be cautious when you are buying something in the markets.

The Best of Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum

This museum is one of the finest in the world. Make sure you arrive before 10 am to avoid big crowds.

Vondelpark

If you are looking forward to relaxing and enjoying some peace and quiet, make a trip to this top choice park in the city.

Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum is very fascinating; you will definitely be moved as you see Vincent van Gogh's life and how he developed through art.

A'DAM Tower

If you want to get the inspiring views of Amsterdam, take the lift to the top of this tower. You can also climb aboard the giapt four-person swing for some fun rides.

1.In which month can visitors feel more at ease in Amsterdam?

A. June. B. July.

C. September. D. November.

2.What is the purpose ofthe part "What You Should Know Before Visiting Amsterdam"?

A. Providing help. B. Giving warnings.

C. Explaining situations. D. Expressing disappointment.

3.Where should you go to get a bird's-eye view ofAmsterdam?

A. Rijksmuseum. B. Vondelpark.

C. The Van Gogh Museum. D. A'DAM Tower.

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Chester is one of the best cities in the UK. As soon as you arrive in Chester you will appreciate the city’s unique atmosphere and sense his history. Founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, much of the Roman influence remains and Chester’s city walls are the most complete in Britain. Combined with history and heritage (遗产), Chester is a lively city full of bars, pubs, clubs, hotels, and restaurants for you to discover, attracting you to visit again and again.

Travelling to Chester

Chester is easily accessible by many means of transport—whether you are travelling by rail, car, bus or plane. Please check our route planner below to help you plan your journey to Chester. Once you arrive in the city there are numerous car parks; however, during rush hours the easiest way to travel is by bus.

Hotel

From bed & breakfast to the luxury of Chester’s only five star hotel, Chester has all covered. Whether your trip is for business or pleasure, your room is just a click away!

Sightseeing and Tours

The best way to see Chester is by a guided tour. If you join one, you still have a variety to choose from. Whether you choose the traditional guided walk, to be guided around Chester^ historical landmarks by bus or to take a boat down the River Dee, you will sure enjoy the delights of Chester.

1.What can we know about Chester from Paragraph 1?

A. It is a newly built city.

B. It is the best city in the UK.

C. It is rich in deep culture and modem touch.

D. Its city walls were completed by British people.

2.What is the easiest way to get around Chester city centre during rush hours?

A. By bus.　　 B. By bicycle.

C. By rail.　　 D. By taxi.

3.What’s the best way to visit Chester?

A. Travelling by your own.　　 B. Joining a guided tour.

C. Going there in rush hours.　　 D. Taking a pleasure-boat.

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1.Where can you spend the night in a tour?

A. Sovereign Hill.　 　　　 　 B. Westfield Centerpoint.

C. Sydney Tower.　 　　　　　　 D. Cook’s Cottage .

2.What is the time that Cook’s Cottage is open on Saturday in the summer?

A. 11:00 am—2:00 pm． 　　　 B. 5:00 pm—10:30 pm．

C. 9:00 am—5:00 pm．　　　　 D. 9:00 am—5:30 pm．

3.The Anchorage Restaurant is __________．

A. in the centre of the city

B. in Williamstown

C. in Anchorage

D. in a Cantonese fishing port

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Hilversum is a medium-sized city between the major cities of Amsterdam and Utrecht in the Gooi area of North Holland,the Netherlands.Unlike most of the Netherlands,Hilversum is actually in a hilly area with the soil mostly consisting of sand.Once called the Garden of Amsterdam,it still attracts travelers to come over to cycle and walk through the surrounding forests.They visit it for a relaxing day off from the urban madness.For Dutch people,Hilversum is all about textile(纺织) and media industries,and modern architecture.

In history,Hilversum was largely an agricultural area.Daily life was marked by farming,sheep raising and wool production.A railway link to Amsterdam in 1874 attracted rich traders from Amsterdam to Hilversum.They built themselves large villas(别墅) in the wooded surroundings of the town.One of the families moving in was the Brenninkmeijers,currently the wealthiest family of the Netherlands.They moved in after big success in the textile industry and aided a substantial textile industry in Hilversum.But the textile boom lasted only several decades.The last factory closed in the 1960s.

The change to a media economy started in 1920,when the Nederlandse Seintoestellen Fabriek(NSF) established a radio factory in Hilversum.Most radio stations settled in the large villas in the leafy areas of the town.Television gave another push to the local economy.Hilversum became the media capital of the Netherlands,and Dutch television stars moved into the leafy neighborhoods surrounding the town.

In the early 1900s,modern architects W.M. Dudok and J.Duiker placed hundreds of remarkable buildings in Hilversum.These modern architectural masterpieces(杰作) are so many that Hilversum almost feels like an open air museum.Dudok alone shaped most of 20th century Hilversum and approximately 75 buildings still bear his unique characteristics.His masterpiece,Hilversum Town Hall was built in 1928-1931.It has wide international fame and is included in many architecture textbooks.The building has a remarkable shape and looks like a combination of “blocks”.Actually,one may start his journey of modern architecture by walking or biking the W.M.Dudok Architectural Route in Hilversum.

1.Hilversum is different from most of the Netherlands in that 　　 .

A.it has a large population

B.it is cut off from big cities

C.it has many beautiful gardens

D.it is in a hilly area with sandy soil

2.What was the greatest contribution of the Brenninkmeijers to Hilversum?

A.Building a railway link to Amsterdam.

B.Helping its textile industry to develop.

C.Constructing large villas for the poor.

D.Assisting its agricultural industry.

3.The beginning of the media industry in Hilversum was marked by the establishment of 　　 .

A.a radio factory　　 　　　　　　 B.the media capital

C.a radio station 　　　　　　　　 D.a TV station

4.What is known about W.M.Dudok’s Hilversum Town Hall?

A.It consists of approximately 75 buildings.

B.It looks like an open air museum in the city.

C.It is a classic example in architecture textbooks.

D.It has shaped most of 20th century Hilversum.

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Gobblers Knob Hunting Preserve is one of the newest shooting (射击) clubs in Southwestern Pennsylvania. This club is open to the public and provides the sportsman with 350 acres (英亩) of farmland.

Gobblers Knob offers pheasant (野鸡) and rabbits hunting down on the farm. We can provide a professional guide service with dogs if needed. Training birds are available. Here at Gobblers Knob we hunt pheasants from September 1 through April.

Come on out, enjoy the Pennsylvania historic farmland and socialize in our club house. If you want to stay overnight and spend your weekend here, we are only minutes from hundreds of hotel rooms and many restaurants of your choice. The area has a lot of places of interest.

Guided Hunting Packages

Morning hunts start at 8:00 a.m.

Afternoon hunts start at 1:00 p.m.

Package 1　　　 1 or 2 guns for one half day, 10 pheasants or 20 rabbits.　　 $280.00

Package 2　　 1 to 4 guns for one half day, 15 pheasants or 30 rabbits.　　 $405.00

Package 3　　　　 1 to 4 guns for one half day, 10 pheasants and 20 rabbits.　　 $535.00

Package 4　　　　 1 to 4 guns for one half day, 20 pheasants or 40 rabbits.　　 $550.00

Package 5　　　　 2 to 5 guns for one half day, 25 pheasants or 50 rabbits.　　 $680.00

Package 6　　　 2 to 5 guns all day, 20 pheasants and 20 rabbits.　　 　　　　　 $910.00

Package 7　　　 2 to 5 guns all day, 30 pheasants and 30 rabbits.　　 　　　　　 $1160.00

Package 8　　　 2 to 5 guns all day, 50 pheasants or 100 rabbits.　　 　　　　　　　　 $1195.00

All Guided Hunting Packages include:

A professional guide service with dogs

Training birds

Hunters with their own dogs are welcome

1.If you need 3 guns and hunt 15 pheasants for one half day, you will pay _____.

A. $280.00　　 B. $405.00

C. $680.00　　 D. $910.00

2.What type of writing is this passage?

A. A history paper.

B. A newspaper report.

C. An announcement.

D. An advertisement.

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One of the best student cities: Boston

Boston, Massachusetts is the unofficial student capital of the United States. The greater Boston area contains some of the most famous universities in the world，including Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). With their reputation attracting some of the brightest students from around the globe, the heart of New England is young, energetic and active.

Best spots

The Fenway area — home of the Boston Red Sox baseball team — attracts students from nearby schools. On game days, the neighborhood’s many sports bars are packed with college students.

The Harvard Square is also a popular gathering spot for Harvard and MIT students, with several restaurants serving up affordable and tasty food.

Student activities

Boston’s most popular college events are the universities’ annual music festivals — like Yardfest at Harvard and Spring Fling at Tufts University — during which big-name stars perform free concerts before the spring semester ends.

The Berklee College of Music, which attracts top international talent and counts the band Passion Pit among its alumni (男校友), often organizes free student performances in such picture-perfect locations as the Boston Harbor National Park. The free-to-watch boating races on the Charles River are also well-attended on fair-weather race days, when students cheer on their classmates.

Student discounts

The Museum of Fine Arts, one of Boston ’ s leading cultural institutions, is free for students carrying ID from one of the many schools in the city and the museum’s special exhibits and film screenings are discounted for students.

The historic Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the New England Aquarium offer discounts for all university students, while admission to Harvard’s museum is free for Harvard students and discounted for all other college kids. Even movie theatres like Regal Cinemas Fenway and AMC Loews Boston Common cut students a discount.

1.The underlined part “the heart of New England” in paragraph one refers to 　　　　 .

A. Boston　　 B. Massachusetts

C. Harvard　　 D. the MIT

2.The Fenway area most probably attracts students who have interest in 　　　　 .

A. food　　 B. sports

C. music　　 D. science

3.We learn from the text that the Berklee College of Music 　　　　 .

A. often gives free performances

B. often invites big stars to perform

C. organises performances along the Charles River

D. attracts talented teachers such as the Passion Pit members

4.Which of the following is free for students carrying ID from one of the schools in Boston?

A. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

B. The New England Aquarium.

C. The Museum of Fine Arts.

D. Regal Cinemas Fenway.

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________ only by exam results, the school is the best one in our city.

A. Judge            B. Judging            C. Judged            D. To judge

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Mr. Knight was the manager of a hotel. One weekend all of the hotels in the city were full because there was a large meeting. On Friday, three men came into the hotel and asked for rooms. Mr. Knight said there were no rooms ready because of the meeting. The men were unhappy.

Mr. Knight wanted to help them. He remembered that Room 418, a small room, was empty. He asked them if they could share a room. The three men said they would. Mr. Knight said the room would be thirty dollars; ten dollars for each person. Each man gave him the money and then went up to the room.

Mr. Knight soon began to feel sorry. “Thirty dollars is a lot to ask as a price for that small room.” he thought. He called his assistant over and said, “Here is five dollars. Take it to the men in Room 418. I asked too much for their room.”

The assistant took the money. While he was on the way there, he started to think, “How can three men divide five dollars? I’ll give them each only one dollar and keep the two dollars for myself. The men will be happy to get something back. And Mr. Knight will never know.” So the assistant returned one dollar to each man.

Each man had at first paid ten dollars. After the assistant returned them one dollar each, each had actually(in fact) paid nine. There were three men. $9´3="$27." The assistant kept$2. $27+$2="$29." Where is the missing dollar?

1.With the help of the manager, the three men___________.

A．went to another hotel

B．each got a small room for the night

C．stayed together in a small room

D．got a small room Mr. Knight kept for himself

2.At first___________.

A．$27 was paid by the three men

B．$30 was paid by each of the three men

C．$25 was paid by the three men

D．$10 was paid by each of the three men

3.The assistant___________.

A．helped the men to divide the money

B．kept two dollars for himself

C．kept three dollars for himself

D．returned three dollars to the men and two to the manger

4.Where is the missing dollar?

A．It was taken by the assistant, too.

B．It was taken by Mr. Knight.

C．It was taken by the three men.

D．In fact, there wasn’t any missing dollar.

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While many people agree that The Sound of Music（音乐之声）is one of the best films of all time, some are at a loss（困惑） to explain why. Well, I’ll tell you why it’s one of the best movies ever. The Sound of Music simply has everything one could want in a movie.

First of all, it has a real romance--one where you can watch the characters slowly fall in love.

Secondly, it has humor, clever and sarcastic（讽刺性的） humor. When Schraeder said, “ Bye, Maria, I’m sure you’ll make a fine nun（修女）.” You just want to slap（掴） her across the face after hearing that.

Thirdly, it’s got adventure. The Nazis are the worst “bad guys” in any movie, so it’s great to see Maria, the Captain and the kids outwit（智取） them.

Fourthly, it’s got great music. The songs of the film are popular all over the world.

Fifthly, it’s got great scenery. The plot（情节） and dialogue are also amazing. I find new things to admire each time I watch.

Finally, is there a greater scene in any movie than the nuns showing the stolen Nazi car parts? In short, the film doesn’t just succeed because it cheers people up with a beautiful love story or songs. It also succeeds because it’s a wonderfully-constructed, wonderfully-written, and wonderfully-acted movie.

1.What’s the purpose of the passage?

A. To tell people what makes a good movie.

B. To tell people how to enjoy the humor in The Sound of Music.

C. To explain why The Sound of Music is one of the best movies.

D. To advise people to watch The Sound of Music

2.We can learn from the passage that _______.

A. in the author’s opinion, The Sound of Music succeeds mainly because of its songs

B. the author can find something new to enjoy every time he watches the movie

C. Maria just wants to slap Schraeder after hearing what she says to her.

D. The Sound of Music is a movie about how Maria outwits the Nazis with the nuns

3.About the The Sound of Music, the author mentioned all of the following things EXCEPT___

A. plot　　　　　　 B. music　　　　 C. acting　　　　　 D. clothing

4.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “character” ?

A. 特征　　　　　　 B. 性格　　　　　 C. 人物　　　　　　 D. 汉字

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Mexico City is truly one of the most amazing cities in the world with a mixture of both the old and new world. From the moment your plane starts to land in this vast city, you know that your trip will be quite an adventure.

Once in your taxi and the moment you leave the airport, you are amazed at the large amount of slow traffic. The volume of the traffic can be stressful to some.

The "Paseo de la Reforma (改革大道)", running southwest across the city, is one of the major tourist and business areas in Mexico City with many high quality hotels only walking distance from great restaurants and other tourist attractions. The only problem you will have is trying to see all of these sites during your vacation time.

One of the most popular attractions in this area is the National Museum of Anthropology along the northwest part of the street. There are thousands of artifacts on display showing the history of the area and numerous items found from the many Aztec sites in the area. Walking southwest from the museum, you will soon reach the Mexico City Zoo, which is a great place to spend an afternoon.

Across the street from the museum is the Chapultepec Castle, once an important site in the Mexican-American war. It's also a good idea to take the train up the hill to where the castle is located as the hill is steep (陡峭的). It's important to keep in mind that Mexico City is over 7,000 feet above sea level and some feel it difficult to breathe when walking.

You can take a taxi to the Coyoacan market during the evening on a weekend. It's a great place to get some cheap souvenirs to bring back home and to enjoy some traditional Mexican cuisine. However, you must be careful where you eat and that the meat is well cooked.

55．The tourists in Mexico City may not be satisfied with______.

A．the high speed of the traffic                             B．the heavy traffic of the city

C．the polluted air in the city                                 D．their safety in the city

56．From the third paragraph, we can learn that______.

A．the number of the city attractions can't meet the needs of the tourists

B．it is convenient for tourists to visit the city from where they stay

C．tourists have problems when visiting the sites in Mexico City

D．tourists often have their three meals in the high quality hotels

57．Which of the following shows the correct positions of the following places?

P = Paseo de la Reforma                M = the National Museum of Anthropology

C = the Chapultepec Castle         Z = the Mexico City Zoo

58．Which of the following attractions may interest those who want to study the military (of the army) history of Mexico City?

A．The National Museum of Anthropology.       B．The Coyoacan market.

C．The Chapultepec Castle.                                   D．The Aztec sites.

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