14.Malls are popular places for Americans to go.Some people spend so much time at malls that they are called mall rats.Mall rats shop until they drop in the hundreds of stores under one roof.
People like malls for many reasons.They feel safe because malls have police stations or private security guards.Parking is usually free,and the weather inside is always fine.The newest malls have beautiful rest area with waterfalls and large green trees.
The largest mall in the United States is the Mall of America in Minnesota.It covers 4.2million square feet.It has 350stores,eight night clubs,and a seven-acre park!There are parking spaces for 12,750cars.About 750,000people shop every week.
The first indoor mall in the United States was built in 1965in Edina,Minnesota.People loved doing all their shopping in one place.More malls were built all over the country.Now,malls are like town centers where people come to do many things.They shop,of course.They also eat in food houses that have food from all over the world.They see movies at theatres.Some people even get their daily exercise by doing the new sport of mall walking.Others go to malls to meet friends.
In some malls,people can see a doctor or a dentist and even attend church.In other words,people can do just about everything in malls.Now residents can actually live in their favorite shopping centre.

29.ThoseC are called mall rats.
A.who are busy stealing in the mall   
 B.who have visited the biggest malls
C.who are often found busy shopping in malls 
D.who live under the roof of the mall
30.Why have malls become so popular?B
A.Because people can do everything there.
B.Because people can do many other things besides shopping for all they need.
C.Because people believe that malls are much safer places.
D.Because people enjoy the fresh air and can have a good rest there.
31.Nowadays,malls areA.
A.large shopping centers which also act as town centers   
B.large parks with shops
C.the most popular place Americans go to
D.town centers
32.According to the passage,people CANNOT findD in a mall in America.
A.a police station    
B.a church     
C.a restaurant   
D.a sports centre.
1.Tips for Cycle Trips
Cycling has many advantages as a form of travel,as it is the fastest way to travel by human power,and slow enough to allow the type of local involvement that is impossible with powered travel.Cycle travel is a cheap form of transportation.
Distance
On level terrain(地形),without a headwind,a cyclist of average fitness on a touring bike can comfortably cover 60-120km a day.Distances of up to 250km a day are possible,but anything much beyond 120km will require considerable physical tension and not allow many stops to enjoy the places you visit.For many80-100km a day will be the most suitable distance to aim for,as it will give a sense of achievement and also lea ve plenty of time for meals and activities.
Geography
The gradient(坡度)of the trip will reduce your range.A basic rule is that for every 100metres of altitude you climb,you should add an extra 15 minutes to your journey time.In hilly or mountainous areas,the easiest routes for cycling are downstream along major rivers,as they will be downhill overall.However,it is worth bearing in mind that the most scenic routes often come from hilly terrain(地形).
Eat
Food choice depends largely on where you are,so see the respective(各自的) sections for more information about foods.On long trips away from major towns,there may be little quality food available,so be prepared to live on candy bars,prepared meat products and the like (and so on) if the need arises.
Sleep
While you can take a tent with you,many hotels and especially campsites can accommodate (provide …a place to stay)cyclists.However,there are also some hotels that may be less used to accommodating cyclists.

33.Which of the following distance does the author suggest to ordinary cyclists a day?B
A.50km        
B.90km        
C.130km       
D.250km
34.From the passage,we can learn thatD.
A.high quality food is easy to get on long trips
B.hotels seldom provide accommodation for cyclists
C.it takes cyclists 15 minutes to climb 100m of altitude
D.cycling over a mountain is challenging but worthy
35.We can probably read this passage inB.
A.a geography book                 
B.a travel magazine
C.a science fiction                
D.a research report.

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