– How did you spend your national holidays?– ...

. – How did you spend your national holidays?

– Oh, I________most of my time watching TV, and then I was invited to visit a relative in Qingdao.

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– How did you spend your national holidays?

– Oh, I ________ most of my time watching TV, and then I was invited to visit a relative in Qingdao.

A. have spent         B. was spending         C. spent           D. had been spending

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—How do you find your trip to Taiwan during the week-long National Day Holiday?

—________ I can't speak too highly of it.

A.You said it.

B. It's awful!

C. Don't mention it.

D. Oh, wonderful indeed!

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Coupons to spend

“How did you spend your coupons?”

On their first day back to school, many students in Hangzhou greeted each other this way.

The coupons referred to the 100 yuan coupons each student received form the city government before the Spring Festival holidays. Over 260,000 primary school and middle school students were given coupons. They could use them in local stores and supermarkets, or to see movies and buy books.

The same coupons have also been given to low income families in Hangzhou. Other cities, including Chengdu and Nanjing, also gave coupons to their citizens. More cities are expected to follow their lead.

Why are local governments doing this?

These programmes are all part of a broader effort in China to increase domestic demand in the face of the global financial crisis.

The crisis has seriously affected China’s exports and investments (投资). Many factories in southern cities have been closed down. Some companies are laying off workers or reducing their pay. The stock market and real estate market have been falling.

In a time of financial crisis, people usually respond by saving money. They are uncertain about the future and are afraid that more difficult times may be ahead. Now many people are choosing not to spend money carelessly. Major chain stores have seen a sharp slowdown in sales, analysts say.

But spending keeps an economy healthy. If people don’t spend, there will be too many products in the market. Then shops will stop buying products from factories. When factories receive no orders, they close down. The workers there accordingly lose their jobs. Also, if people don’t spend, the service industry suffers. The total result is that the whole economy breaks down.

Issuing coupons is a practical and effective way to increase domestic demand in the current situation, said Jiang Zengwei, vice-minister of China’s Ministry of Commerce. Hangzhou reported a rise in customers in local markets during Spring Festival holiday.

However, issuing coupons is only a temporary measure. To increase consumers’ confidence, the government needs to establish a sound secure social system in the long term. When people don’t have to worry about education, health care and their pension, they will be more willing to spend instead of saving.

1.Why are local governments issuing coupons?

A. To increase domestic demand in the face of the global financial crisis.

B. To enable students to use them in local stores and supermarkets, or to see movies and buy books independently.

C. To help those low income families in the global financial crisis.

D. To show the government’s ability to solve economic problems

2.What is NOT the influence that the global financial crisis has brought us?

A. China’s exports and investments have been seriously affected.

B. People begin to spend money without a second thought.

C. Workers are faced with losing jobs and the reduction of the salaries.

D. The active stock market and real estate market have gone.

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Issuing coupons is a practical and effective way to increase domestic demand in a long term.

B. The total result of saving money is that the whole economy breaks down.

C. The government may carry out new policies to encourage citizens to be willing to spend in the near future.

D. After issuing the coupons, the local markets have seen a rise in customers during Spring Festival holiday.

4.If the government is to print a slogan on the coupons to restore consumers’ confidence, what might be used to promote the idea?

A. Spend now, save later.

B. Spend money like there’s no tomorrow; come on!

C. Spend money like it’s going out of style; let’s do it!

D. Big spender, wise spender.

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How long did you spend ____ your new house yesterday?

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― How did you find your Spring Festival holiday?

―______ the bad weather, I had fun meeting friends and relatives.

A．As to             B．But for            C．In spite of         D．Regardless of

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― How did you find your Spring Festival holiday?

―______ the bad weather, I had fun meeting friends and relatives.

A. As to                       B. But for        C. In spite of     D. Regardless of

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How to spend a holiday without sending your savings into a nosedive? Take a look at these heavenly and affordable hideaways in Bahamas.

Pigeon Cay Beach Club, Cat Island

Pigeon Cay Beach Club is located on the largely undeveloped Cat Island, where it's possible to wander the very beautiful coastline for miles without spotting a soul - or a boat, dock (码头) or Jet Ski. TVs. AC, and Wi-Fi are all happily off-duty, leaving guests to explore the island by bike, canoe. or kayak (皮艇) (all free to use) or quietly drop by the honor-system beach bar.

Unique Village, Eleuthera

This 14-room hotel stands proud over the quiet Poponi Bench, which is rarely crowded despite being well-known for is pretty pink sands. Unique Village has a casual open-air restaurant and an outdoor pool, and its spacious (宽敞的). air-conditioned rooms have simple sand bright island decoration, free Wi-Fi, and outdoor balcony- all facing the ocean.

Stella Maris Resort Club, Long Island

If you're looking for casual, cheerful, and cheap, the beachfront Stella Maris Resort Club more than fits the bill. The large, family-owned complex on beautiful and remote Long Island is a bargain for is competitive rates, free activities, and accommodations that can suit larger parties (there are 27 hotel rooms, cottages. houses). One of the highlights of the resort (度假胜地) is its range of activities, many of which are free, including day rips, boating. nature walks, caving, kayaking. and wine parties.

St Francis Resort, Stocking Island

Stocking Island is just about as remote as you can get. The island is only accessible by boat, and has little human development; no cars, no roads, and about two dozen residents. The quiet and homey St Francis Resort fits right in with its surroundings, offering eight spacious rooms overlooking the ocean, two beaches, and free kayak. In-room breakfast, Wi-Fi, and transport from George Town are all free.

1.Which is the best choice if you want to have a quiet drink?

A.Pigeon Cay Beach Club. B.Unique Village.

C.Stclla Maris Resort Club. D.St Francis Resort.

2.What may attract you mot in Stella Maris Resort Club?

A.Unique sands. B.An outdoor pool.

C.Diverse activities. D.A quiet beach bar.

3.What do Unique Village and St Francis Resort have in common?

A.Limited development. B.Free Internet access.

C.An outdoor restaurant. D.Means of being reached.

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How did you find your visit to Qingdao, Joanna?

A. Oh, wonderful indeed               B. I went the alone

C. First by train and then by ship    D. A guide showed me the way

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—How did you find your visit to the museum, Jane?

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