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Lincoln Park

With its many fashion shops and coffee shops,Lincoln Park is also a wonderful part of Chicago which is a delight for people to visit.The Chicago History Museum shows typical Americas,and then of course there's the park itself.Facing Lake Michigan,it offers beaches,wildlife signs and Lincoln Park Zoo,where you can see gorillas(大猩猩) and polar bears free of charge.

Lombard-Oak Brook

Unlike many parts in Washington DC and New York,Lombard in Chicago is an old-fashioned suburb which shows the traditional attraction of old-time America.It's known for its every year's Lilac Festival(丁香节),and for the“Little Orphan Annie”house,where the red-headed character was dreamt up by Harold Gray.The nearby village of Oak Brook is even more pleasant,and known for its golf courses and polo(水球)club.

Magnificent Mile-River North

Forming part of the always busy Michigan Avenue,Magnificent Mile is the place to shop in Chicago.Fashion shops,supermarket department stores,and smart restaurants make it a must-visit.And places to look out for include the epic(史诗的)Wrigley Building and the Chicago Water Tower,one of the few buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.The nearby River North district is well known for its many art galleries.

The Loop-Downtown

Home to the Civic Opera House,the Goodman Theatre,and the Art Institute of Chicago,where American masterpieces can be found alongside Old Masters,the Loop is worth visiting just for the streets alone.Look up at some of the USA's most famous skyscrapers(摩天大楼),and there is Grant Park-a wonderful place with the huge Buckingham Fountain at its centre.

1. The passage mainly talks about some top destinations in ________.

A.New York B.Chicago

C.Washington DC D.Michigan

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.If you would like to play golf,you can go to the village of Oak Brook.

B.Visitors can go shopping if they go to the Loop.

C.Visitors can swim in the sea in Lombard.

D.Visitors can talk with the author of Little Orphan Annie.

3.Which of the following buildings survived a big fire in history?

A.The Civic Opera House.

B.The Chicago Water Tower.

C.The Goodman Theatre.

D.The Wrigley Building.

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Millions of people all over the world spend their holidays travelling. They travel to visit other countries, modern cities and ancient towns. They travel to enjoy these special places, or just to relax. It is always interesting to discover new things and different ways of life, such as by meeting different people, trying different food, and listening to different music.

People who live in the country like to go to big cities. They like to spend their time visiting museums and art galleries, looking at shop windows and dining at restaurants. People who live in the city usually like a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, with nothing to do but walk and bathe in the sun.

Most travellers take a camera with them and take pictures of everything that interests them. Then, perhaps years later, they can look at the photos and be reminded of the happy time they once had.

People often travel by train, by boat or by car. All means of travelling have their advantages and disadvantages and people choose one according to their plans and the places they are going.

If we travel a lot, we will see and discover a lot of things that we could never see or experience at home, though we may read about them in books and newspapers. The best way to study geography is to travel, and the best way to get to know and understand people is to meet them in their own homes.

1.What is interesting to do when people travel?

A. To find the advantages and the disadvantages of travelling.

B. To listen to different music and take pictures.

C. To discover new things and different ways of life.

D. To go to big cities and meet different people.

2.How do people usually spend a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains?

A. They spend their time visiting museums and art galleries.

B. They do nothing but walk and bathe in the sun.

C. They do nothing but sleep outdoors.

D. They go to look at shop windows and eat at restaurants.

3.Why do many travellers take pictures of everything they like?

A. Because they like taking all kinds of pictures.

B. Because they all take a camera with them while travelling.

C. Because the pictures are beautiful to look at.

D. Because the pictures can remind them of the happy time.

4.What’s the best way to study geography?

A. To travel a lot and experience more.

B. To meet some more people in their homes.

C. To learn in books or in newspapers.

D. To see and experience at home.

5.What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A. We’d better go the countryside for a holiday.

B. Taking photos in a trip is unnecessary.

C. It’s good for us to travel more if possible.

D. Cities are the best choice of all the travellers.

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Recommended Delft Hotels

Bridges House Hotel

Bridges House Hotel is a hotel in the centre of Delft and has shops and museums next door. There are many restaurants in the area where you can eat a lovely dinner in the evening. The market square is within easy walking distance. The comfortable rooms are all uniquely decorated and have a splendid bathroom.Air conditioning and free Wi?Fi are available. There are extra long beds for your convenience.

Breakfast is served in the hotel lounge. In the evenings, guests can have a drink here as well.

Hotel Juliana

Just a 5?minute walk from the centre of Delft, this friendly family hotel is close to everything and offers comfortable rooms at an affordable price. The main priority is to provide you with quality service through personal attention and by creating a pleasant atmosphere.

This hotel is also conveniently located near the Technical University of Delft. Other cultural spots and a series of bars and restaurants are just a stroll away.

Shanghai Hotel

This unique hotel features Chinese?style decoration and an elegant bar. Shanghai Hotel is located next to the A13 highway, only a 10?minute drive from Delft city centre. It offers free on?site parking.

Each of the rooms at Shanghai Hotel includes flat?screen cable TV, a desk and tea/coffee making facilities plus a refrigerator.The comfortable modern bathrooms have a shower, a hairdryer and free makeup.

Hotel de Koophandel

Located on the central Beesten Market, Hotel de Koophandel is surrounded by cafes and restaurants in the heart of Delft. In the breakfast room, you can enjoy various breads, toasts,cereals, eggs and fruits in the morning.

The comfortable and uniquely decorated rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and free Wi?Fi. Coffee and tea facilities are available. Because of the perfect location, you can easily walk around the city centre and visit the main places of interest.

For more detailed information, please click here www.booking.com/hotel/nl.

1.Which hotel is the best choice if someone is extremely tall?

A.Bridges House Hotel. B.Hotel Juliana.

C.Shanghai Hotel. D.Hotel de Koophandel.

2.If someone chooses Shanghai Hotel, he ________.

A.can enjoy various breads and eggs

B.can go to the Technical University of Delft

C.may be interested in Chinese?style decoration

D.may visit some parks for free

3.What do all the hotels in the passage have in common?

A.They offer free Wi?Fi.

B.They are at Delft city centre.

C.They offer free on?site parking.

D.They offer comfortable rooms.

4.Where can you probably see the passage?

A.In a magazine. B.In a newspaper.

C.On the Internet. D.In a TV program.

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Announcements

Bret Harte vs. Calaveras alumni boys

The annual Bret Harte vs. CHS alumni boy basketball game will be held at 7 p.m.,Saturday, Nov. 30,at Calaveras High. All players must have played at least one year of varsity (校队) basketball. Cost to play is $30. Admission for audience is $5 for adults and $2 for kids. Kids 6 and under are admitted free. For more information, call Kraig Clifton at 743?0679 or Jeff Eltringham at 736?0162.

CHS girls basketball skills

The Calaveras High girls basketball program presents the Junior Redskins Winter Skills, a developmental basketball program for girls in fifth through eighth grades that will be held from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays. Sign?ups are still being accepted for the second of two five?week sessions, which will be held for five Sundays in a row beginning Jan. 12,2014. Cost is $25 per session. Each competitor receives a T?shirt at the end of each session with recommended drills.For more information or to sign up, call Jeremy Malamed at 217?4563 or email sports.calent@gmail.com.

CHS swim/baseball coaching vacancies

Calaveras High School (CHS) is looking for a head boys/girls swim coach and a baseball coach for the 2014 spring season. Applications will be accepted and jobs will remain open until filled. Interview dates are to be set. Anyone interested can stop by the district office or the high school for an application.For more information, call Mike Koepp at 754?1811.

Foothills Little League sign?ups

Foothills Little League will hold sign?ups for the 2014 season from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Pizza Factory in Valley Springs. All players must provide proofs of citizenship and a birth certificate.For more information, call Shawn Threet at 304?7399 or leave a message at 772?1516.

Yoga in Rail Road Flat

Yoga is being offered at Rail Road Flat Elementary from 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fridays with instructor Kristine Louise. Cost is a $5 instructor fee and $2 donation to The Friends of Rail Road Flat School for each person. For more information,visit friendsofrrfschool.org.

1.If you enter for the girls basketball,program,________.

A.you can make a call to Kraig Clifton

B.you can visit friendsofrrfschool.org

C.you can realize your goal on Jan. 19,2014

D.you can buy a T?shirt with the girls' names

2.As an excellent baseball trainer, you will show interest in ________.

A.CHS swim/baseball coaching vacancies

B.Foothills Little League sign?ups

C.CHS girls basketball skills

D.Bret Harte vs. Calaveras alumni boys

3.If you take your wife and two children to practice yoga,you should pay ________.

A.20 dollars B.8 dollars

C.28 dollars D.14 dollars

4.Which of the following needs your identification?

A.Yoga in Rail Road Flat.

B.CHS girls basketball skills.

C.CHS swim/baseball coaching vacancies.

D.Foothills Little League sign?ups.

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