Most people trade money for entertainment. Movies, concerts, and shows are enjoyable but expensive. If you think that you can’t have a good time without spending a lot of money, read on. A little resourcefulness and a few minutes of newspaper-scanning(浏览)should give you some pleasant surprises.

　 People may be the most interesting show in a large city. Stroll through busy streets and see what everybody else is doing. You will probably see people from all over the world, you will certainly see people of every age, size and shape, and you will get a free fashion show, too. window-shopping is also a safe sport—if the stores are closed.

　 Check the listing in your neighborhood paper. Local colleges or schools often welcome the public to hear an interesting speaker or a good debate. The film or concert series at the local public library probably won’t cost you a penny. Be sure to check commercial(商业的)advertisements, too. A flea market can provide hours of pleasant browsing. Perhaps you can find a free cooking crafts demonstration in a department store.

　 Plan ahead for some activities. It is always more pleasant not to have people in front o f you in a museum or at a zoo. You may save some money, too, since these places often set aside one or two free admission days at slow times during the week. Pretend that you are a tourist from time to time, and get to know hour city all over again including the indispensable sights that people travel miles to see. If you feel like taking an interesting walk, find a free walking tour, or plan one yourself. You will see your city in a new perspective once you know more about its history or its architectural(建筑的)treasures. With imagination and s spirit of adventure you can quite easily find good entertainment at no cost at all.

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

　 A. There are many kinds of amusements you can enjoy without spending much money.

　 B. Local colleges often hold meetings to debate the issues people are interested in.

　 C. The film shown at the local public library is often free of charge.

　 D. You should be a tourist if you want to know more about the city you live in.

2. “You will certainly see people of every age, size and shape.” “Shape” here refers to people

　 being ____.

　 A. old and young　　　　　　　 B. fat or thin

　 C. tall and short　　　　　　　 D. beautiful and ugly

3. If you are wandering through the busy street, which attract you most?

　 A. Various buildings.　　　　　　 B. Car driving.

　 C. Window-shopping.　　　　　　 D. Free walking.

4. “One or two free admission days at slow times,” “slow times” here means ____.

　 A. business is good　　　　　　　 B. business is bad

　 C. strolling is slow　　　　　　　 D. people are slow in learning

5. The best title for the passage is ____.

　 A. Amusement at No Cost

　 B. Movies, Concerts and Shows

　 C. The Cheapest Window-shopping

　 D. The Most Enjoyable Street Musicians

Are you worried by the rising crime rate? If you are, then you probably know that your house, possessions and person are increasingly in danger of suffering from the great rise in the cases of burglary(入室行窃) and attack.

Figures indicate an ever- increasing crime rate but it is only too easy to imagine “it will never happen to me”. Unfortunately, numbers show that it really can happen to you and, if you live in a large city, you run twice the risk of being a victim(受害者).

Fortunately, there is something which you can do. Protect Alarms can help to protect your house with a burglar alarm system which is effective, simple to operate and easy to buy.

You must remember that possessing a burglar alarm is no indication that your house is filled with valuable possessions. It quite simply indicates to unwelcome visitors that yours is one house they will not break into easily so they carry on to an unprotected house where their job is made a lot easier.

Send now for our free leaflet(小册) telling you how we can Protect Alarm your house quickly, easily and cheaply. Complete and tear off the slip below and post it to us. Postage is free. Or telephone us on 327 6721 where we have a round-the-clock answering service, through which you can get the information any time you want. It costs nothing to find out about Protect Alarms.

1. It seems that people who live in large cities are ________.

　 A.more often sufferers than those living in other areas

　 B.of the opinion that numbers are wrong

　 C.twice as rich as people living in other areas

　 D.too poor to afford the protect system

2. The writers of this text want to give the impression that the PROTECT ALARMS system is _________.

　 A. free of charge　　 B. easy to use　　　 C. complex　　　 D. lasting

3. The article shows that having an alarm system will _______.

　 A.show burglars that you have something worth stealing

　 B.persuade burglars not to break into your house

　 C.make the burglar’s job less difficult

　 D.persuade burglars to try again another time.

4. In order to find out more information about this alarm system, one can _______.

　 A. buy a leaflet　　　　　　　 B. write enclosing a stamped, addressed envelope

　 C. sign an agreement　　　　 D. phone at any time of day or night