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The Flamingo Las Vegas is one of the oldest Las Vegas hotel. There are lots of wonderful Las Vegas shows that will leave a good impression on you. Here are the Las Vegas shows being performed at the hotel.

Donny and Marie

Donny and Marie is a family-friendly variety show. It is performed by well-known Donny and Marie Osmond on all weekdays except on Sundays and on Mondays. The show follows the winning formula of their 1970s TV program, incorporating dancing, humor and all of their hit songs. It starts at 7:30 pm and each ticket costs at least $91.25.

Olivia Newton-John

Grammy award-winning singer Olivia Newton-John is “hopelessly devoted” to her fans, opening “Summer Nights” to perform many of her best-loved songs during her four decades long career. Alongside an eight-piece band, Newton John will share stories about her career and sing many songs. Concert-goers can buy meet and greet tickets at $249. Regular price tickets starts from $78.5. The show starts at 7:30 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Vinnie Favorito

Vinnie Favorito is a famous actor who is known to make people laugh. His jokes are very popular. Unlike other comedians who use pre-developed material, Vinnie Favorito gets his comedy from his interaction with people in the audience. The tickets start from $68.95. Performance days are six days per week except Sundays. Show time is 8 pm.

X Burlesque

X Burlesque is a wonderful show performed by six dancing ladies. The show is filled with popular music that suits everyone’s taste from rock to country and a variety of dancing styles that allow each dancer to showcase her unique talents. The tickets start from $50.26. It is a daily show at 10:00 pm.

1.What does these shows have in common?

A. They are performed in the Flamingo Las Vegas.　　 B. They are hosted by a woman.

C. They are performed every day.　　 D. They are free to children.

2.If a young couple want to see Olivia Newton-John in the flesh(本人), they have to pay______.

A. 78.5 dollars　　 B. 157 dollars　　 C. 498 dollars　　 D. 249 dollars

3.Which of the following is probably the most relaxing show?

A. X Burlesque　　 B. Vinnie Favorito.

C. Donny and Marie.　　 D. Olivia Newton-John.

4.From the passage we can learn that ______.

A. Vinnie Favorito comes to perform every day.

B. Olivia Newton-John often holds concerts in summer.

C. Children are not allowed to see Donny and Marie show.

D. Vinnie Favorito’s jokes come from communicating with the audience.

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There are many places around the city and online to buy Las Vegas show tickets. With dozens of websites you can find at home, ticket box offices, Tix 4 Tonight (one of the two half-price ticket sellers) locations, and ticket sellers along the Las Vegas trip, you might wonder where you could find your best deal.

Major Shows

If you want to see one of the top shows in Las Vegas, you could buy your tickets online before your trip. Many of these shows sell out months ahead of time, so make sure you do your research.

Best Place to Buy Discounted (打折的) Tickets

If you want discounted tickets for Las Vegas shows, you should go to one of the four Tix 4 Tonight locations. These locations get tickets early in the morning or throughout the day if shows are not sold out. Do not expect to find discounted tickets here for the hottest shows in town such as one-night concerts or shows like Celine Dion’s. These seldom make their way to Tix 4 Tonight.

Coupon books (代金劵)

As you walk along the Las Vegas Strip, you are going to come across people handing out the Vegas Values coupon books or other coupons. These may help you find discounted coupons for various shows around town. Tickets bought with coupons have to be bought at the box office for the show. These are usually located near the theater used for the show.

On-Strip Sellers

If you see people standing on the Strip selling show tickets, make sure you avoid them. While a few of these sellers might be legitimate (合法的)，they often cheat people by selling counterfeit (伪造的) tickets.

Catching a show in Las Vegas is one of the various activities people take part in every single day. While there is not one set place to be the best to buy tickets, make sure you get to see the show you want.

1.If you want to see Celine Dion’s performance, you should buy the tickets __ _____.

A．from the tickets sellers along the Strip

B．through online shopping

C．at the Tix 4 Tonight locations

D．on the day of the performance

2.What’s the author’s purpose in writing this text?

A．To introduce various Las Vegas shows.

B．To introduce the interesting places in Las Vegas.

C．To tell people the ways of getting Las Vegas show tickets.

D．To tell people the advantage of getting tickets online.

3.In which part of a newspaper could we find the text?

A．Business.          B．News.            C．Travel.            D．Sports.

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The New York Vegas Hotel has some of the most beautiful and luxurious (豪华的) rooms. Here are four kinds of them.

Park Avenue

This kind of room has about 350 square feet of space. It comes with either a king-size or queen-size bed. The room has the following: a 40-inch television and a good bathroom. The Park Avenue room costs about $65 to $85 per night during weekdays and has a weekend rate of $100 to $110 per night.

Marquis

This Marquis room is up-grade. It provides guests with 700 square feet of space. This up-grade room has a good bathroom, two separate dining areas, and Internet access. There is also a small refrigerator in the room. Guests can stay in this kind of room for about $125 per night.

Players

The Players room comes with two queen-size beds. This room is almost 800 square feet and has a sitting area. The Player room has the following: two 40-inch televisions, a good bathroom, dining and entertainment areas and Internet access. One can stay in the Players room for $155 per night.

Penthouses

This kind of room has about 1,100 square feet of space with a DVD and CD player, coffee pots, and a separate master bedroom. Penthouses rooms have more up-grade amenities (设施). Guests can stay in this room comfortably for $415 per night, and it has a different price in the busy season.

Las Vegas travelers have their choice of one of these hotel rooms. It doesn’t matter which room one chooses because all of them are wonderful!

1.The price of some rooms of the New York Vegas Hotel __________.

A. is a bit higher during weekdays　　 B. depends on what time of year it is

C. keeps the same all the year round　　 D. changes almost every day

2.What will you choose if you want to surf the Internet and also save some money?

A. Park Avenue.　　 B. Marquis.

C. Players.　　 D. Penthouses.

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A. There are two beds in a Players room.

B. The queen once stayed in a Park Avenue room.

C. There is a small refrigerator in every room.

D. The New York Vegas Hotel provides guests with free meals.

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The oldest and most common source (来源) of renewable energy known to man, biomass is one of the most important forms energy production in the United States and elsewhere. Since such a wide variety of biomass materials is everywhere —- from trees and grasses to agricultural and city —- life wastes —-biomass promises to play a continuing role in providing power and heat for millions of people around the world.

According to the Union of Concerned Scientists(UCS), biomass is a kind of renewable energy source that produces no carbon dioxide, because the energy it contains comes from the sun. When plant matter is burned, it gives off the sun’s energy. In this way, biomass serves as a sort of natural battery(电池) for storing the sun’s energy. As long as biomass is produced continuously —-with only as much grown as is used— the “battery” lasts forever.

According to the Energy Information Administration, biomass has been one of the leading renewable energy sources in the United States for several years running through 2007, making up between 0.5 and 0.9 percent of the nation’s total electricity supply. In 2008—-although the numbers aren’t all in yet—-wind power probably took over first place because of the rapid development of wind farms across the country.

Producing power from biomass helps reduce some 11 million tons of carbon dioxide each year. Some homeowners also try to make their own heat by using biomass materials. Such practice may save homeowner’s money, but it also produces a lot of pollution. So, the best way is to encourage power plants to use it.

1.Why is biomass considered as “a sort of natural battery”?

A. It burns simply plant matter.

B. It stores the energy from the sun.

C. It keeps producing electricity.

D. It produces zero carbon dioxide.

2.We learn from the text that in 2008 ______.

A. 0.5~0.9 of power supply came from biomass

B. biomass might become the main energy source

C. there was a rapid growth of electricity production

D. Wind power would be the leader of renewable energy.

3.Why does the author encourage power plants to use biomass?

A. To save money.

B. To prevent the waste of energy.

C. To reduce pollution.

D. To increase production safety.

4.Where does the text probably come from?

A. A book review. 　 B. A business report.

C. A research plan. D. A science magazine

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The oldest and most common source of renewable energy known to man, biomass（生物质） is one of the most important forms energy production in the United States and elsewhere. Since such a wide variety of biomass materials is everywhere —- from trees and grasses to agricultural and city —- life wastes —-biomass promises to play a continuing role in providing power and heat for millions of people around the world.

According to the Union of Concerned Scientists(UCS), biomass is a kind of renewable energy source that produces no carbon dioxide(二氧化碳), because the energy it contains comes from the sun. When plant matter is burned, it gives off the sun’s energy. In this way, biomass serves as a sort of natural battery(电池) for storing the sun’s energy. As long as biomass is produced continuously —-with only as much grown as is used— the “battery” lasts forever.

According to the Energy Information Administration, biomass has been one of the leading renewable energy sources in the United States for several years running through 2007, making up between 0.5 and 0.9 percent of the nation’s total electricity supply. In 2008—-although the numbers aren’t all in yet—-wind power probably took over first place because of the rapid development of wind farms across the country.

Producing power from biomass helps reduce some 11 million tons of carbon dioxide each year. Some homeowners also try to make their own heat by using biomass materials. Such practice may save homeowner’s money, but it also produces a lot of pollution. So, the best way is to encourage power plants to use it.

1. Why is biomass considered as “ a sort of natural battery”?

A. It burns merely plant matter.

B. It keeps producing electricity.

C. It stores the energy from the sun.

D. It produces zero carbon dioxide

2. We learn from the text that in 2008 ______.

A. Wind power would be the leader of renewable energy.

B. there was a rapid growth of electricity production

C. biomass might become the main energy source

D. 0.5~0.9 of power supply came from biomass

3. Why does the author encourage power plants to use biomass?

A. To prevent the waste of energy.

B. To increase production safety.

C. To reduce pollution.

D. To save money.

4. Where does the text probably come from?

A. A research plan.　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 B. A science magazine

C. A book review.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. A business report.

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Lacrosse（长曲棍球）is a popular sport in Canada. It is one of the oldest organized sports in America. The Indians in northern New York State and southern Ontario, Canada, invented it. They used it to train for war. They invented this game before Columbus arrived in the New World.

People play lacrosse outdoors. The lacrosse field is seven metres long. At each end of the field there is a net. There are ten players on each team. Each player has a stick called “crosse”. The players hit a ball that is 21 centimetres around and weighs 140 grams. They try to hit the ball into the net as many times as possible. Lacrosse is a very fast game because the players can catch and pass the ball at a high speed with their sticks.

At one time lacrosse was the national summer sport in Canada. It is also popular in Britain and Australia.

1.

________ invented the popular sport — Lacrosse.

A. The British            B. The Spanish      C. The Indians      D. The Australians

2.

Lacrosse was invented because it was used to ________.

A. honour God             B. have fun             C. lose weight      D. train for war

3.

The seven-metre-long lacrosse field has _________.

A. only one net                               B. one net at each end

C. two nets at each end                       D. four nets at each end

4.

Who will be the winner in the lacrosse game? ________.

A. The team who hit the ball into the net more times

B. The team who catch and pass the ball faster

C. The team who have many more stronger players

D. The team who use sticks to hit the ball farther

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The Louvre Museum is one of the largest, oldest, most important and famous museum in the world. It is famous for holding several of the world’s most valuable works of art. Its collections’ number is over 380,000 objects, though not one of the world’s largest collections, arguably one of the finest. The art treasures of the Louvre Museum cover 5,000 years and are displayed in over 10 kilometers of galleries. The oldest artifact in the museum is 9,000 years old. Mona Lisa(1503-1506), painted by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. The artist’s use of very deep space in the background with a half-length portrait is typical of Renaissance painting style. This painting hangs in the Louvre, Paris. It is one of the most famous collections in the Louvre.

On November 8th, 1793, the Louvre was opened as a public museum.

It is open from 9 am to 6 pm all days except Tuesdays. The entrance fee is 7.5 before 3 pm. It is free under 18 years old. The Louvre Museum in Paris had a record number of visitors in 2005. About 7.3 million people visited the art museum in 2005.

1. After reading the first paragraph, we can come to the conclusion that ____.

A．The Louvre Museum is the only largest, oldest, most important and famous museum in the world

B．The Louvre Museum has the world’s largest collections

C．The oldest artifact is over 9,000 years old

D．The Louvre Museum is priceless

2.Which of the following statements is true?

A．Mona Lisa is typical of Renaissance painting.

B．Mona Lisa is painted by a Canadian.

C．Light space in the background is used in Mona Lisa.

D．All the above.

3. Which of the following statements leads us to the conclusion that The Louvre Museum is popular?

A．The art treasures of the Louvre Museum cover 5,000 years.

B．It is famous for holding several of the world’s most valuable works of art.

C．The Louvre Museum in Paris had a record number of visitors in 2005.

D．The entrance fee is 7.5 before 3 pm.

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The pomegranate is one of the oldest known fruits. Pomegranates are found in ancient writings and pictured in the ancient art of many cultures and religions. The pomegranate is also a symbol of health, fertility and long life.

Experts think the pomegranate is native to northern India, Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan. Today it also grows in Southeast Asia, the western U.S., Armenia and parts of Africa, among other places.

The skin of a pomegranate is strong. It can be red, purple or orange-yellow. The inside is filled with beautiful dark red seeds that shine like rubies. It is not easy to get them out. But the reward is great.

Health benefits

The pomegranate grows on trees. Parts of the pomegranate tree and fruit are used to make medicine.

The pomegranate is used for many conditions. However, the U.S National Institutes of Health says there is not enough scientific evidence to rate pomegranates as effective for any of them.

Still, in traditional medicine, the pomegranate is used for conditions of the heart and blood vessels, including high blood pressure and "hardening of the arteries."

The jewel-like seeds of the pomegranate are loaded with many nutrients and chemicals called antioxidants(抗氧化剂). These antioxidants remove poisons from the body.

The antioxidants found in pomegranates may help remove build-up of damage in blood vessels. So, it is a very heart-healthy fruit.

Antioxidants slow the progression of age-related sickness and may slow the growth of cancer cells. Men who have prostate cancer may benefit from a daily serving of pomegranate juice.

Pomegranates are used for weight loss and used as a treatment for sore throat. Pomegranates are also high in vitamin K, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, zinc and iron.

Let's just say pomegranates are loaded with great things for the inside of your body.

Beauty benefits

But let's not forget the outside, too!

Pomegranates are great for the skin. They protect the skin by encouraging new skin growth, healing wounds and repairing tissue. Pomegranates protect the skin against sun damage as well. They may help skin look younger by providing moisture and elasticity.

Recipes for pomegranates

But how does one eat a pomegranate?

Pomegranates seeds are both sweet and tart. A thick liquid, or syrup, from the pomegranate tastes great with lamb, pork or chicken dishes.

Pomegranate seeds provide extra flavor to salads and other vegetable dishes. The seeds are also delicious in rice and grain dishes. And, of course pomegranates make great desserts. In the U.S., pomegranate juice is often added to sparkling drinks, drinks called smoothies and alcoholic drinks.

Fresh pomegranates are only available in the United States from September to January. They can keep, or remain good to eat, in the refrigerator for about two months if kept in a plastic bag.

1.Where does the pomegranate not grow?

A.　 Pakistan　　　 　 B.　 The northern Asia

C.　 Afghanistan　　 D.　 The western U.S.

2.According to Health benefits, we can learn _____.

A. The pomegranate tree and fruit are used to make medicine.

B. It is very effective to use pomegranates for many conditions.

C. Eating pomegranates may help remove build-up of damage in blood vessels.

D. You can’t grow cancer cells if you eat pomegranates.

3.The pomegranate is beneficial to the following body parts EXCEPT　　　　　 .

A. Heart　　　 B.　 Blood vessels　　 C.　 Skin　　 D. Head

4.The best title of this article is _______.

A.　 Pomegranate: Best Fruit

B.　 Pomegranates’ health benefits

C.　 Pomegranate: Good Recipes

D.　 Pomegranate: Still Healthy at 5,000 Years Old

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An American man from Las Vegas opened a dog and cat hotel recently. Pats can rest on soft rugs(小地毯), watch television and get to know some new friends while their masters have fun in the city

The American Dog and Cat Hotel opened officially on a Wednesday in March. There is everything a pet could want --- and more.

“We hear time and time again. ‘This is so nice, I’d like to stay here.’ ” the hotel manager said in an interview. He believed that people would want for their pets what they wanted for themselves.

Kennels(狗舍) have been around for a long time, but nowadays masters want to put their loved pets in some better places, he added.

He said the cats and dogs like to watch images(图像) on TV although they may not understand them. Anyway, they don’t have to know Britney Spears or Emimem to enjoy the pop music. Also, “The dogs don’t know it is a rug, but they know it is soft,” he said.

Pet masters can book a dog suite(套房) for $79 a night. Baths and other services are also offered.

The pet hotel manager believes that all the animal lovers in the world will love this great idea.

1. By “--- and more” in the last sentence of the 2nd paragraph the writer means that ______.

A. there’re also things for the pet masters

B. some of the things are unnecessary

C. there’re things a pet cannot fully enjoy

D. all the things are plenty in amount

2. In the pet masters’ opinion, the kennels are _____.

A. not good enough                 B. too old to live in

C. just an equal choice               D. no longer in existence

3. The 5th paragraph suggests that ______.

A. some pets know some pop stars

B. “rug” is a difficult word for a pet to learn

C. pets enjoy things the same way humans do

D. pets enjoy things at a sensational level

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1. The Chinese _______ (文明) is one of the oldest in the world.

2. Lin Tao works very hard and her g______ is to go to Beijing University.

3.The temple was struck by ______ (闪电) and destroyed.

4. Many a student sometimes c______ to the teachers that there is too much homework.

5. What he said at the meeting caused a heated a_______.

6.The young man was a______ by the police because he had stolen cars.

7. You should check the cab has a business permit, and make sure you ask for a ______ (收据).

8. He was injured in the car crash and remained u______ for several hours.

9. We don’t have much time left, so let’s come ______ (直接地) to the point.

10. He was _____ (禁止) to play computer games by his father because he had done badly in the previous text.

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