摘要: We assure him going to America smoothly.

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Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

 A. selected           B. amazed      C. domestic                 D. ensure          E. destinations

 F. specific        G. assure         H. accommodations    I. excellent      J. preferred

       The global crisis, which originally started in the United States last year, has caused a lot of problems and affected people’s life in all aspects. In New York, people are going away on weekends and sticking close to their homes. Here's how the down economy is changing the way they travel.

SECONDARY CITIES

       Some smaller cities are stealing the glory. Fort Myers, Florida experienced double digit (位数) growth in September, 2009 over September 2008, based on American Express Travel bookings. Cities like Portland, Oregon are also becoming popular ___1___, with recent data showing an increase of 38% over last year. Even Philadelphia's star is rising, said the senior editor Shaw Brown from Travelocity — a leading provider of consumer-direct travel services for the leisure and business traveler.

       Brown said, “It’s hard to explain exactly the reason for the boom. We are ___2___ at all about this and it might be a decrease in airfare or hotel prices or ___3___ marketing. Hotel rates in Fort Myers are down about 10%. But hotel rates in Portland are up.”  She thinks Philadelphia's higher popularity is due to good marketing, a decrease in airfare of 16% compared to the overall 8% decrease for ___4___ flights and more interest in historic destinations in general.

FAMILY TRAVEL

       Rather than take a two-week vacation to Europe, families ___5___ to visit national parks.

       David Mandy, spokesman for the Association of Amusement Parks, is optimistic about the summer season. He said even when gas was $ 4 a gallon in 2008, people continued to visit theme parks--they simply ___6___ parks closer to their homes.

       For years, to ___7___ families with kids visit national parks at a ___8___ time, park operators have been using special offers, promotions and discounts, the deals may be easier to find this year, especially when it comes to packages that include ___9___. Universal Orlando Resort has a deal allowing families to book a three-night package and receive two additional nights free. Packages include accommodations at a hotel near Universal and unlimited theme park admission to both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

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