Question

   The United States is a rather relaxed place once you arrive. But we do have a few rules that foreign visitors may not know about. The following are some tips about traveling in the USA.

   DON'T Try to See Too Much 

   Many foreign visitors to the USA try to see New York,Washington,   D. C., and Los Angeles all in one trip. 36 The best way to see the USA is to focus on di region and travel more deeply.

   DON’T Assume You Can Smoke Anywhere 

   Certain cities and states in the USA have strict measures against smoking. In cities like New York,it is illegal to smoke in most indoor spaces,like malls. 37 

   DO Be on Time 

   The concept of flexible time does not go over well in the USA. If someone in the USA tells you to meet them at 8 p.m., you should meet them at 8 p.m. — or arrive a few minutes early. 38 

   DON’ T Use American Slang(俚语) 

   Despite what you may have heard in American movies and music,it is best not to try to use American slang when traveling in the USA. 39 In many cases,it will also offend the locals that you meet.

   DO Obey Traffic Signs and Laws 

   Traffic and parking laws are enforced (执行) well in the USA. 40 Traffic laws and parking laws are different in different cities,so check out if you plan to drive a vehicle.

   A. It is informal language that is used especially by people who belong to a particular group.

   B. In California,it is even banned outside,such as at the beach or in public parks.

   C. Americans take punctuality very seriously and it is considered rude to be late.

   D. It has some of the strictest anti-smoking measures in the world.

   E. Using such language will make you look like an idiot.

   F. That kind of touring can leave a traveler very tired.

   G. For example,drivers should obey the speed limit.

Answer 1

话题:旅游与交通

本文是说明文。文章介绍了去美国旅行时的一些注意事项。

36. F。本段建议大家不要一次看太多地方，因为这 样会“让旅行者很累”。

37. B.本段是关于吸烟的一些注意事项。在美国 的一些城市和州，在大多数室内吸烟是犯法的， 而“在加利福尼亚，在诸如海滩和公共花园等户 夕卜，吸烟也是禁止的”。B项中的it指代smoking。

38. C.本段建议大家守时。根据本空上一句可知， “美国人很认真地对待守时的问题，迟到会被认 为不礼貌”。

39. E。棱据本空下一句中的it will also可知，“使用 俚语不仅让你看起来像个傻瓜”,在很多时候还 今冒也到当ife入。E项中的such language指的 就是slang。

40. G。本段是关于交通法规的一些注意事项。G 项“比如说，司机需要遵守限速规定”符合本段 语境。