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A reader from Brazil recently wrote to us asking for some advice. He’s planning a trip to the United States, and wanted to know about the best places to travel in America. Today, we are going to give you some information which may help you when choosing your destination.
Each of the 50 states in America has interesting things to offer visitors, but some are more popular than others. Washington, D.C. is famous for its historical places, like the White House and the Lincoln Memorial. Visitors to Los Angeles, California can see the Hollywood Walk of Fame or shop the stores on Rodeo Drive where they may see a star or two. The Grand Canyon in Arizona appeals to hikers, climbers and nature lovers, as does Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
TripAdvisor is a website where people can write reviews about their travel experiences. Every year, TripAdvisor makes a list of the top 25 cities to visit in the United States. The results are based on the opinions of visitors to the website.
Brooke Ferencsik of TripAdvisor said the top picks on the list were not surprising. And it’s no secret why New York City was named the number one destination.
New York City is sometimes called “the city that never sleeps” because it can be very busy. It is an exciting place for many people because there is so much to do. But the city might be too busy for travelers looking for rest and calm. They might want something more like Myrtle Beach, in the state of South Carolina, which made it to number 21 on Trip Advisor’s list.
“A lot of people come to Myrtle Beach for great weather, it’s a wonderful family vacation spot, the beaches - got the wonderful Atlantic beaches there - there’s a lot of family-friendly parks and water parks.”
Many people take time off from their jobs in the summer to travel. Because there are many tourists visiting other places, June until August is known as “high season.” Traveling during the high season can be crowded. Hotels, restaurants, and transportation might also be very expensive.
If you want to save money on a trip, it is a good idea to plan to leave before or after the summer months. These times are known as “shoulder seasons” for travel.
“If you’re looking for value, try and think about traveling through the shoulder season if it’s possible - the shoulder season being the fall or the spring. The weather is still very good in some of these destinations, and you can get better prices.”
America’s major cities are still the most popular destinations for visitors. Ferencsik says this is because of the good quality of services they provide tourists.
“They do a great job of giving travelers what they want when they’re on vacation. I think they kind of cater to every type of traveler need. So whether you’re traveling alone, you’re traveling for business, you’re traveling with your family - whatever it is, those destinations are really tuned in to delivering amazing experiences and just a lot of different opportunities when you’re there.”
1.Lily has great interest in nature and American history. She can visit___________.
A. The Grand Canyon and Rodeo Drive
B. California and Los Angeles
C. White House and Arizona
D. Washington, D.C and The Grand Canyon
2.Which of the following is NOT true about Myrtle Beach?
A. People can enjoy a wonderful holiday with their family there.
B. It’s a place where people can have rest and calm.
C. It’s on the list of the top 25 cities to visit in the United States.
D. It’s in North Carolina with great weather that attracts tourists.
3.Why does the author suggest traveling through the shoulder seasons?
A. To enjoy good weather in spring and fall.
B. To have good quality of services.
C. To have better value of traveling .
D. To save money and energy.
4.The author write this passage to ___.
A. give some information about the top 25 cities to visit in USA.
B. talk about some American popular places and advice on traveling
C. advise tourists to visit big cities for their good service and opportunities.
D. give advice on saving money and time when traveling in America.
5.This passage may probably be taken from ____.
A. a travel journal B. a magazine
C. News Weekly D. a website
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A reader from Brazil recently wrote to us asking for some advice. He’s planning a trip to the United States, and wanted to know about the best places to travel in America. Today, we are going to give you some information which may help you when choosing your destination.
Each of the 50 states in America has interesting things to offer visitors, but some are more popular than others. Washington, D.C. is famous for its historical places, like the White House and the Lincoln Memorial. Visitors to Los Angeles, California can see the Hollywood Walk of Fame or shop the stores on Rodeo Drive where they may see a star or two. The Grand Canyon in Arizona appeals to hikers, climbers and nature lovers, as does Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
TripAdvisor is a website where people can write reviews about their travel experiences. Every year, TripAdvisor makes a list of the top 25 cities to visit in the United States. The results are based on the opinions of visitors to the website.
Brooke Ferencsik of TripAdvisor said the top picks on the list were not surprising. And it’s no secret why New York City was named the number one destination.
New York City is sometimes called “the city that never sleeps” because it can be very busy. It is an exciting place for many people because there is so much to do. But the city might be too busy for travelers looking for rest and calm. They might want something more like Myrtle Beach, in the state of South Carolina, which made it to number 21 on TripAdvisor’s list.
“A lot of people come to Myrtle Beach for great weather, it’s a wonderful family vacation spot, the beaches - got the wonderful Atlantic beaches there - there’s a lot of family-friendly parks and waterparks.”
Many people take time off from their jobs in the summer to travel. Because there are many tourists visiting other places, June until August is known as “high season.” Traveling during the high season can be crowded. Hotels, restaurants, and transportation might also be very expensive.
If you want to save money on a trip, it is a good idea to plan to leave before or after the summer months. These times are known as “shoulder seasons” for travel.
“If you’re looking for value, try and think about traveling through the shoulder season if it’s possible - the shoulder season being the fall or the spring. The weather is still very good in some of these destinations, and you can get better prices.”
America’s major cities are still the most popular destinations for visitors. Ferencsik says this is because of the good quality of services they provide tourists.
“They do a great job of giving travelers what they want when they’re on vacation. I think they kind of cater to every type of traveler need. So whether you’re traveling alone, you’re traveling for business, you’re traveling with your family - whatever it is, those destinations are really tuned in to delivering amazing experiences and just a lot of different opportunities when you’re there.”
61. Lily has great interest in nature and American history. She can visit___________.
A. The Grand Canyon and Rodeo Drive B. California and Los Angeles
C. White House and Arizona D. Washington, D.C and The Grand Canyon
62. Which of the following is NOT true about Myrtle Beach?
A. People can enjoy a wonderful holiday with their family there.
B. It’s a place where people can have rest and calm.
C. It’s on the list of the top 25 cities to visit in the United States.
D. It’s in North Carolina with great weather that attracts tourists.
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You are going to read a text about the tips on resume writing, followed by a list of examples．Choose the best example from the list A-F for each numbered subheading(41-45)．There is one extra example which you do not need to use．Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1．(10 points)
The main purpose of a resume is to convince an employer to grant you an interview．There are two kinds．One is the familiar“tombstone”that lists where you went to school and where you’ve worked in chronological order．The other is what I call the“functional”resume-descriptive, fun to read, unique to you and much more likely to land you an interview．
It’s handy to have a“tombstone”for certain occasions．But prospective employers throw away most of those unrequested“tombstone”lists, preferring to interview the quick rather than the dead．
What follows are tips on writing a functional resume that will get read-a-resume that makes you come alive and look interesting to employers．
1．Put yourself first：
In order to write a resume others will read with enthusiasm, you have to feel important about yourself．
2．Sell what you can do, not who you are：
Practice translating your personality traits, character, accomplishments and achievements into skill areas．There are at least five thousand skill areas in the world of work．
Toot your own horn!
Many people clutch when asked to think about their abilities．Some think they have none at all!But everyone does, and one of yours may just be the ticket an employer would be glad to punch-if only you show it．
3．Be specific, be concrete, and be brief!
Remember that“brevity is the best policy．”
4．Turn bad news into good：
Everybody has had disappointments in work．If you have to mention yours, look for the positive side．
5．Never apologize：
If you’ve returned to the work force after fifteen years as a parent, simply write a short paragraph(summary of background)in place of a chronology of experience．Don’t apologize for working at being a mother; it’s the hardest job of all．If you have no special training or higher education, just don’t mention education．
The secret is to think about the self before you start writing about yourself．Take four or five hours off, not necessarily consecutive, and simply write down every accomplishment in your life, on or off the job, that made you feel effective．Don’t worry at first about what it all means．Study the list and try to spot patterns．As you study your list, you will come closer to the meaning：identifying your marketable skills．Once you discover patterns, give names to your cluster of accomplishments(leadership skills, budget management skills, child development skills etc．)Try to list at least three accomplishments under the same skills heading．Now start writing your resume as if you mattered．It may take four drafts or more, and several weeks, before you’re ready to show it to a stranger(friends are usually too kind)for a reaction．When you’ve satisfied, send it to a printer; a printed resume is far superior to photocopies．It shows an employer that you regard job hunting as serious work, worth doing right．
Isn’t that the kind of person you’d want working for you?
AA woman who lost her job as a teacher’s aide due to a cutback in government funding wrote：“Principal of elementary school cited me as the only teacher’s aide she would rehire if government funds became available．”
BOne resume I received included the following：“invited by my superior to straighten out our organization’s accounts receivable．Set up orderly repayment schedule, reconciled accounts weekly, and improved cash flow 100 per cent．Rewarded with raise and promotion．”Notice how this woman focuses on results, specifies how she accomplished them, and mentions her reward-all in 34 words．
C
For example, if you have a flair for saving, managing and investing money, you have money management skills．
D
An acquaintance complained of being biased when losing an opportunity due to the statement“Ready to learn though not so well educated”．
E
One of my former colleagues, for example, wrote resumes in three different styles in order to find out which was more preferred．The result is, of course, the one that highlight skills and education background．
F
A woman once told me about a cash-flow crisis her employer had faced．She’d agreed to work without pay for three months until business improved．Her reward was her back pay plus a 20 percent bonus．I asked why that marvelous story wasn’t in her resume．She answered,“It wasn’t important．”What she was really saying of course was“I’m not important．”
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阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-25各题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案
“Where is the bus?”I asked myself．I was going to be late 1 the manager wasn't going to be 2 ．“Thank God,here it is !”The bus 3 round the corner and I got on．Ten minures later I was walking into the 4 where I work．“Twenty-five past nine．I 5 the manager doesn't notice．”But no 6 luck!
“Smith!”shouted the manager．“Late again．What's your 7 this time?”“I'm afraid the bus was late, Mr Brown．”“ 8 up earlier tomorrow!Anyway, go to your 9 at the counter （柜台）．We'll be opening in a few minutes．”
My first customer （顾客）was a pretty girl wearing a red dress． 10 her was a young man of about 25．He seemed very 11 , and every few seconds he looked 12 the main entrance．The girl 13 about opening a bank account （帐户）．I gave her the necessary 14 and she walked out． 15 , I noticed a tall man by the door, carrying something 16 with brown paper．Turning to my next customer, I was terrified to see a gun 17 out of his coat．The next moment a loud noise 18 my ears．Everything went black．I was falling …After 19 seened a very long time, I opened my eyes and found myself --in bed! 20 shaking from the memory of this terrible dream, I got dressed and ran out of the house．As 21 , the bus wasn't on time, and I got to the bank at 9:25．
“Smith!”the manager cried out in a voice like thunder．“ 22 of your excuses! Go start work at once!”To my 23 , the first customer was a girl 24 a red dress and behind her stood a man carrying something wrapped in brown paper．The 25 ! Wasn't that the surprise of my life!
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(1) A．as |
B．but |
C．and |
D．or |
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(2) A．pleased |
B．worried |
C．sorry |
D．patient |
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(3) A．ran |
B．came |
C．rode |
D．drove |
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(4) A．hotel |
B．shop |
C．bank |
D．restaurant |
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(5) A．believe |
B．expect |
C．guess |
D．hope |
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(6) A．much |
B．such |
C．more |
D．this |
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(7) A．excuse |
B．idea |
C．cause |
D．answer |
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(8) A．Hurry |
B．Set |
C．Catch |
D．Get |
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(9) A．Business |
B．job |
C．place |
D．spot |
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(10) A．Before |
B．Behind |
C．Beyond |
D．Against |
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(11) A．Nervous |
B．shy |
C．calm |
D．angry |
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(12) A．down |
B．for |
C．towards |
D．through |
[ ] |
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(13) A．cared |
B．talked |
C．asked |
D．worried |
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(14) A．information |
B．offer |
C．introduction |
D．support |
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(15) A．Again |
B．Then |
C．Thus |
D．However |
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(16) A．hidden |
B．rolled |
C．filled |
D．covered |
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(17) A．getting |
B．aiming |
C．appearing |
D．sticking |
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(18) A．took |
B．shook |
C．filled |
D．tore |
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(19) A．what |
B．when |
C．that |
D．which |
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(20) A．Even |
B．Still |
C．Just |
D．Ever |
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(21) A．usual |
B．past |
C．such |
D．yet |
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(22) A．Less |
B．Plenty |
C．More |
D．None |
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(23) A．belief |
B．surprise |
C．joy |
D．regret |
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(24) A．of |
B．with |
C．on |
D．in |
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(25) A．dream |
B．story |
C．affair |
D．incident |
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Competition is a common phenomenon in our social life. We compete when we play games and when we try to do better than others in our study. There is constant competition for academic degrees, jobs, customers, money and so forth. In a sense, __56__ is one of the motive forces to the development of society.
In the natural world, the weak will be replaced by the strong and the __57__ can live; therefore, the only way to survive is to be competitive. Growing in a competitive __58__ is important for a child because future adult life is difficult. Today, most people try to get good education through __59__ ways. The quality of people is rapidly increasing. Competition of finding a job is more violent than it used to be. The potentially successful job applicant has to be prepared in a stronger __60__ by gaining more __61__ and experience. In the sports contests, the strongest will come out as winners. In the business world, to __62__ your competitors, you must be better than the other employees. In fact, the only way our world __63__ people is to give laurels to the winners, not to the losers. What is more, by attempting to compete at different activities, we learn to win and lose, gain experience and know our strengths and __64__.
To go ahead, to acquire possessions, we should be competitive. To us, industriousness and ambition are positive values. Whether in games, in study or in business, the aim is to win the game, the degree, the trophy, and the contract. Learning to be __65__ is clearly the best preparation for the tough life.
1.
A. science B. commerce C. education D. competition
2.
A. fittest B. top C. biggest D. best
3.
A. background B. environment C. atmosphere D. setting
4.
A. various B. uncountable C. numerous D. countless
5.
. A. position B. point C. spot D. place
6.
A. requirements B. qualifications C. abilities D. conditions
7.
A. beat . B. hit C. blow D. fight
8.
. A. returns . B. rewards C. benefits D. pays
9.
A. weaknesses B. defeats C. difficulties D. faults
10.
A. strong B. competitive C. confident D. academic
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