1. San Francisco

Fisherman’s Wharf is an old marketplace by the sea with fashionable restaurants, shops and street performers. Visit Ghirardelli Square, home to the amazing Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop, and Pier 39, a lively marketplace with shops, restaurants and music. From here you can take a cruise (游艇) around the bay (海湾).

2. Venice Beach

This is where skateboarding started, so you must visit the famous skate park right on the beach. Also watch the bodybuilders (健美者) at Muscle Beach Gym, which is where Arnold Schwarzenegger started his career (职业生涯).

3. Hollywood

You can stand in the footprints of Johnny Depp at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and then meet his wax model, along with Hugh Jackman, Brad and Angelina, all at Madame Tussauds Hollywood. Discover how films are made at Universal Studios (环球影城), where there are also exciting park rides (供乘骑的游乐设施) and shows.

4. Disneyland

One of the most magical places in the world, Disneyland Park has hundreds of rides such as Space Mountain and Indiana Jones Adventure. A day in Disneyland is a day you will never forget!

5. Santa Cruz

Go to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and see different boards. Next stop, the Santa Cruz Beach Broadwalk for a ride on a big rollercoaster (过山车).

1.According to the article most travelers go to Ghirardelli Square to ________.

A.watch street performances B.take a ride on a cruise

C.taste some famous dessert D.have meals in modern restaurants

2.Erin likes going shopping and enjoying great food when she is on holiday. Which place is the best for her?

A.Santa Cruz. B.San Francisco. C.Venice Beach. D.Disneyland.

3.In how many places can people take exciting rides?

A.One. B.Two. C.Three. D.Four.

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?

A.You may learn about the history of surfing in Venice Beach

B.You can find how films are made at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre

C.Santa Cruz Beach is where Arnold Schwarzenegger started his career.

D.You can enjoy a view of the sea in Fisherman’s Wharf.

5.Where can we probably read this article?

A.In a travel guide. B.In a news report.

C.In a TV guide. D.In a sports magazine.

Music is something that every person has his or her own opinion about. Different people have different tastes, and various types of music have many ways of leaving an effect on someone. It can be relaxing, angering, soothing (抚慰的), energizing, and many more.

There are so many types of music out there today. Rap, pop, rock, country, indie, alternative, hardcore are some of the abundant (丰富的) types in the world. Music sends out either good or bad messages that have big impacts on how people act. People usually become friends with others who have the same taste in music as the rest of the people they hang out with. People may not want to associate with people who have different tastes in music because they’ll argue about what they think is better, but they are just their own opinions.

Rap and Rock music are two very important types of music in the world. They both send out different messages and help kids. The lyrics sung or rapped by the artists can be things going on in their own personal lives, and people with the same types of problems can listen to them so they know their hopes and people like this out there in the world. Music can also serve as a catalyst (催化剂) for new ideas. When people listen to the new things out there, they learn different things going on in the world and they become more open-minded.

People can use music to express themselves, in ways it can’t be expressed through behavior, or art. You can usually tell how someone’s feeling by the type of music he or she is listening to at the time. It’s a tool used by many. Groups of people around the world can come together and gather at concerts, shows, and venues to show what their interests and likings are and you see how many people have similar likings as you.

1.How many kinds of music are mentioned in the passage?

A.9 B.8 C.7

2.What can music do EXCEPT __________.

A.sending out messages B.serving as a catalyst C.expressing itself

3.One who likes country and pop music, he may make friends with __________ according to the passage.

A.others that have a same taste.

B.the rest who he argues with.

C.people who like Rap and Rock.

4.From the last paragraph we can learn that __________.

A.every coin has two sides

B.birds of a feather flock together

C.a friend in need is a friend indeed

5.What is the main idea of this passage?

A.What is good music for people.

B.Why do people love music.

C.How music influences people.

Yesterday was Chinese New Year’s Eve. My family usually has New Year’s Eve dinner at home, but this year we went to the Sunflower Restaurant for this special dinner. Both my grandparents came from the coutryside to join us.

We sat in a room big enough for one table. We ordered some cold dishes first, and then our main dishes, desserts and drinks. For cold dishes, we ordered peanuts, smoked fish, cucumber, chicken and salad. Our main dishes are steak, pork chops, shrimp, roast duck, spinach, and mushroom soup. For dessert, we ordered rice pudding and dumplings. For drink, we ordered wine, juice and yoghurt. My grandparents preferred tea to any other drink.

We enjoyed our dinner very much. The fish was fresh, the soup delicious, the chicken wonderful, and the shrimp tasty.

During the dinner, we toasted(干杯) to our grandparents’ health and to my parents’ success in their work. Finally, my parents and grandparents raised their glasses in a toast. “Cheers!” they said, “To Xiaoming’s bright future!” We all had a wonderful New Year’s Eve dinner. After the dinner, we went home to watch the Spring Festival Gala on CCTV.

1.Where did Xiaoming’s family have New Year’s Eve dinner this year?

A.At home. B.At the Sunflower Restaurant.

C.In the countryside. D.In grandparents’ house

2.__________ was one of their main dishes.

A.Shrimp B.Chicken C.Rice pudding D.Smoked fish

3.Xiaoming’s grandparents like __________ best of all drinks.

A.wine B.tea C.juice D.yoghurt

4.During the dinner, they toasted to __________ first.

A.Xiaoming’s bright future B.Xiaoming’s parents’ success in their work

C.Xiaoming’s grandparents’ health D.their happy New Year’s Eve

5.What is the best title (标题) for this passage?

A.A Wonderful New Year’s Eve Dinner B.An Enjoyable Evening

C.The Sunflower Restaurant D.A Spring Festival Gala

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