Building a house costs quite a lot of money. Your first __16___  will be to find a 17   piece of land. Your   18   will depend on many different things. You will probably try to find a sunny place, with   19   surroundings near shops and bus stops, not too far from your friends and the place where you work. 20   you will find an excellent   21   , and together with the builder you will work out a   22  . The builder will draw the plan. It will   23   the number of rooms, their position and 24  , and other    25    which  must be  noticed,   26 windows, doors, and electric outlets. The builder will work out how much money is   27   to build your house. He will work out the   28   of the wood, bricks, the glass, and   29   else that must be used in building the house. Later on, when he starts to build,  this estimate must be corrected and revised. His estimate is based on   30   price, but prices of such things may change, and many  other things may happen   31    the time when he makes the   32   and the time when he builds the house.

When the builder gives his estimate, you may wish to change your plan. You may also wish to change your builder, if his estimate is too   33  ! You may find that some of the features you wanted at first cost too much, or that you can spend a little more and    34   something to your plan. The builder's estimate depends on the plan,  35   the final plan depends on the builder's estimate.

Dear Daughter,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write to tell you all that is on my mind. First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real testament (证明) of what a great well-rounded student you are. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.
Your college years will be the most important of your life. It is in college that you will discover what learning is about. This will be the period when you go from teacher taught to master inspired, after which you must become a self-learner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn is of no practical use in real life, the learning skills you get will be something you will value forever.
Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy, don't be bothered by what others think or say, but make up your own mind. Most importantly, make true friends and be happy. Don't worry about their hobbies, grades, looks, or even personalities.
Start planning early what you'd like to do. Where would you like to live? What would you like to learn? I think your plan to study fashion is good, and you should decide where you want to be, and get onto the right courses. I will always be there for you, but the time has come for you to be in the driver's seat-this is your life, and you need to be in control. Being in control feels great. Try it, and you'll love it!
So please treasure your college years - make the best use of your free time, become an independent thinker in control of your destiny, and learn through your successes and challenges.
May your years at Columbia be the happiest of your life, and may you grow into just what you dream to be.
Love
Dad & Mom
【小题1】We can read between the lines that ________.

---- What’s your plan for the holiday, Sam?

----- I’ll go on a trip to Beijing with my family.

------ ________

 —What is your plan for the holiday, Paul?

—I’ll go on a trip to Yunnan Province with my family.

—_____.

A. Have a nice time            B. Good luck

C. Come back soon             D. Congratulations

Travelling can be a way to gain life experiences，especially during Spring Break—a week long school vacation in the United States. But what if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip? Don’t worry. Here are some useful suggestions.
Save：This probably is the most important preparation for travelling. Cut expenses to fatten_your_wallet so you will have more choices about where to go and how to get there.
Plan ahead：Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security and savings.
Do your homework：No matter where you go，research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.
Plan sensibly：Write down what you expect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.
Travel in groups：Find someone who is interested in visiting the same place. By travelling with others you can share costs and experiences.
Work as you go：Need more money to support your trip? Look for work in the places you visit.
Go off the beaten path：Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a lesser－known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights.
Pack necessary things：The most important things to take are not always clothes. Remember medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.
Use the Internet：The Net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www.Travelocity.com，www. bargains－lowestfare.com and www.economictravel.com.
By planning sensibly，even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.
【小题1】This passage is about ________.