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Last weekend I visited Rome for the first time. I spent three busy days in the Italian capital, seeing lots of tourist attractions and walking down streets lit with Christmas decorations. There are a lot of things I love about the city.

Rome is one of the most ancient cities in the world and is full of wonderful relics(遗迹)from its distant past. These monuments include the Roman Forum and the vast Coliseum where gladiators used to fight each other until death and hunt animals coming from another country. The ruins of buildings and temples are fascinating: you can't quite believe how old they are.

I studied the masterpieces of the Renaissance period at university and was very excited to see them in real life. I walked around the museum in Vatican City and saw plenty of famous sculptures(雕塑). The best part of the visit was, without doubt, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted in the early 16th century by the great Michelangelo. It was so breathtaking that I couldn’t tear my eyes away from it.

In Rome, there is a lot of food on offer for tourists but some of it isn’t very good quality. I made an effort to find authentic restaurants to taste the popular meals of the region, like pasta with tomato, onion and bacon. I also loved eating ice cream and hot chocolate under the Christmas lights.

Rome has not only lots of luxury boutiques(精品店)but also plenty of shops that were more in my price range! It was a perfect opportunity to go and buy presents for my family and friends. There was also a Christmas market, where I bought a sparkly decoration for the tree.

1.The underlined word “gladiators” in the 2nd paragraph probably means “_____”.

A. athletes B. butchers

C. invaders D. fighters

2.The author found the ruins of buildings and temples fascinating because _____.

A. they represent Rome's religion

B. they are relics from Rome's distant past

C. you can't help wondering how old they are

D. they include the Roman Forum and the vast Coliseum

3.What is mainly discussed in the 3rd paragraph?

A. The great museums of Italy.

B. The sculptures in Rome.

C. Art-related activities during the visit.

D. The achievements of the Renaissance period in Italy.

4.When visiting Rome, you should be careful in choosing ______.

A. the attractions B. the food

C. the hotels D. the luxury boutiques

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Travelers to new cities are often told to start their trip with a bus tour. It is said that they can then get a full view of the places that _______ them. Nonsense! What you see from the _______ of a moving bus is ______ and completely removed from the real sights, sounds, and  _______ outside. Be adventurous! The best _______ to experience any place is on foot and with absolutely no travel plan._______ go wherever your feet and your interests_______ you. You finally will get to the ______ sites as you are on the bus tour―the museums, the monuments, the city hall --- but you will have seen much more. You will have _______ the present life of the city.

“But what if I get lost?” people might ask. No one ever gets _______ lost in a major city.

At first, you can find your way back to a(n) ______ location. If it ______ you to be “lost”, just find a taxi and go back to where you started. However,_______ things can happen if you get lost. You can _____ at a sidewalk café to sit and relax. You can ask the local people at the next table about the directions. And _______ they don’t speak your language, your trip becomes more memorable because of the ______. Here are a few more ways to get most out of your travel.

Know before you do. _____  a few hours before your trip learning about the history and culture of your destination. This will help you understand what you’re seeing.

Move around like a local. Use the subways and buses of the city you’re ________ You’ll not only save money, but you’ll also learn how people really live.

Check the bulletin boards (布告牌). Sometimes you can find advertisements for free concerts and______ fun activities on bulletin boards around universities.

So next time you see a poster advertising an introductory _______ tour, save your money. Instead, wander on your own. I promise you a time you’ll remember with great pleasure.

1.A. remembered B. disappointed C. interested D. reminded

2.A. inside B. front C. back D. center

3.A. invisible B. untrue C. unreal D. uncommon

4.A. views B. cities C. beauties D. smells

5.A. suggestion B. way C. thought D. tip

6.A. Simply B. Particularly C. Generally D. Especially

7.A. lead B. move C. tell D. help

8.A. different B. mistaken C. correct D. same

9.A. left B. felt C. lived D. lost

10.A. terribly B. possibly C. hopelessly D. finally

11.A. unknown B. well-known C. strange D. beautiful

12.A. frightens B. supposes C. delights D. surprises

13.A. worst B. hardest C. nicest D. happiest

14.A. reach B. get C. arrive D. stop

15.A. in case B. as a result C. in fact D. even if

16.A. experience B. conversation C. talk D. coffee

17.A. Take B. Spend C. Pay D. Use

18.A. seeing B. visiting C. going D. walking

19.A. the others B. another C. others D. other

20.A. plane B. car C. bus D. train

With the summer holiday just around the corner, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations. Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without emptying your pocket:

Travel off-season

Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and you’ll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists.1.

2.

Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small apartment is a good choice.

Eat like a local

Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new?3.During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat. This will not just save money, but also provide you with a new and different experience. For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout.

Don’t hesitate to bargain

Tourist- heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc. are very expensive at these places.4.Bargain hard to get the best price.

Choose local transportation

5.Instead, take buses, railways or subways, which are always cheaper. If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car. Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.

A. Save on hotels.

B. Surf the Internet while traveling.

C. Therefore, avoid buying anything there.

D. So it’s best to find out when the off-season starts.

E. Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs.

F. For this reason, you shouldn’t feel ashamed to ask for bargains.

G .As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive.

Thirteen years ago,I fell in love with a white ball of fur that wagged its tail at me.I was about to____a steady job to follow my dream of becoming a travel____,which would possibly make my life harder—not to mention____ an animal that would need care during my long absence.____I never gave it a second thought.She had me at the first wag.

Layla was good at conveying her displeasure with her body language every time I____.But her____at my departures was more than compensated for by our reunions.And when I sat to write my____,she would settle herself next to my desk.I would ____to her what I'd written and she would cock her head or wag her tail____.Of course she didn't____what I was writing.But this exercise with her was my means of self-editing.This helped____what I put on the page.Having such a ready and____audience made me a better writer.Giving a____to Layla in this process turned a task into a joy.

I have no words to describe the____that connected me so____to her.Like many old friends,she and I____much over the years,and I'm so____to her.Whatever success I've had as a travel writer,I____large part to her listening and being at my side.

It does not____if she never understood a word I said.She was my travel partner and will____be.

1.A. begin B. apply for C. quit D. look for

2.A. expert B. agent C. guide D. writer

3.A. catching B. adopting C. training D. delivering

4.A. But B. So C. And D. Or

5.A. returned B. cried C. left D. failed

6.A. satisfaction B. disappointment C. astonishment D. embarrassment

7.A. stories B. letters C. papers D. reports

8.A. display B. offer C. read D. perform

9.A. in doubt B. in return C. in relief D. in response

10.A. recognize B. understand C. remember D. appreciate

11.A. shape B. ignore C. support D. introduce

12.A. potential B. creative C. patient D. casual

13.A. voice B. lesson C. hand D. break

14.A. trick B. ownership C. hobby D. bond

15.A. obviously B. closely C. directly D. loosely

16.A. shouldered B. learned C. shared D. suffered

17.A. regretful B. grateful C. respectful D. merciful

18.A. owe B. devote C. leave D. add

19.A. help B. hurt C. work D. matter

20.A. frequently B. sometimes C. usually D. always

The Winner's Guide to Success

Do you know what makes people successful? To find out the answers, an American reporter recently visited some of the most successful people around the world.1.

●Be responsible for yourself.

Sometimes you may want to blame others for your failure to get ahead. In fact, when you say someone or something apart from yourself is stopping you from making success, you're giving away your own power.2.

●Write a plan.

It is very difficult to try to get what you want without a good plan. It is just like trying to drive through strange roads to a city far away. 3.Without this "map", you may waste your time, money and also your energy; while with the "map", you'll enjoy the "trip" and get what you want in the shortest possible time.?

● 4.

Nothing great is easy to get. So you must be ready to work hard—even harder than you have ever done. If you are not willing to pay the price, you won't get anything valuable.?

●Never give up.

5.When you are doing something, you must tell yourself again and again: Giving up is worse than failure because failure can be the mother of success, but giving up means the death of hope.

A. A good plan is like a map to you.

B. It seems to us that everyone knows this, but it is easier said than done.

C. Some people achieve success much later in life because they didn't work hard earlier.

D. You're saying, "You have more control over my life than I do."

E. Here are some keys to success that they give.

F. Someone else's opinion of you doesn't have to become your reality.

G. Be willing to pay the price.

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