Travelling abroad can be expensive, but there are ways of visiting Britain cheaply! We hope that we can give you some good ideas.

If you don’t go there in the busy months-----July and August, your visit may be cheaper. There will be fewer visitors. British weather can be pleasant from April to the end of September. Of course, you can go there in winter, but it is often dark by 4 pm. Many places, such as large houses and castles are closed in winter. However, if you are interested in museums, art galleries or theaters, winter may be the good time to visit.

If you are a student, it’s a good idea to apply for an International Student Identity Card. With this card, you can save a lot of money. You can get the card from your local student travel office, and you can also call (44)08708 413224 to get it. To get the card, you need to show that you are a student, get a passport photo, and pay a little money.

57. If you want to enjoy pleasant weather and meet fewer people, you can visit Britain in________.

  A. May      B. July       C. August    D. December

58. If you want to visit _________, it’s not a good idea to visit Britain in winter.

  A. art galleries   B. museums     C. castles    D. theatres

59. A student with an International Student Identity Card can ________ in Britain.

  A. get a passport           B. get a little money

  C. call (44) 08708 413224 for help    D. spend less money

60. Which of the following is the best title?

  A. When to travel in Britain.       B. How to travel in Britain.

  C. How to have a cheaper trip in Britain.  D. What to do in Britain.

Jack Brown, an office worker, lives in Washington. He inherited (继承) a million dollars when he was 23, but he wasn’t happy at all. When his college friends were looking for their jobs, he didn’t have to. Jack decided to keep living a simple life like everyone else. He gave $10,000 of his money to a charity(慈善机构) to help poor children live a better life . Today he is 36. He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and drives a small car only, but he is very happy.

Up to now Jack has helped some children from poor countries all over the world, by sending them each $200 a month. The money was used for the children’s study, food, medicine and clothing. Jack got a report each year on children’s progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English.

“It was nothing special,” Jack said. “And I saw the money was used for a good cause. It brought me happiness. I want to do everything I can to help those children.

53. Jack didn’t need to look for a job__________.

    A. before he went to a college       B. after he went to Africa

    C. because he got one million dollars    D. before he got a report

54. Jack learned about the children’s progress by__________.

    A. visiting them each year        B. getting a report every year

    C. staying with them          D. talking to them on the phone

55. What does “for a good cause” mean in Chinese?

    A. 施舍     B. 行善     C. 优惠     D. 赏赐

56. What does the story tell us?

    A.   Help others, and you will be happy.

    B.   It’s nice to write to poor children.

    C.   Live a simple life, and you can help others.

    D.   It’s the most important to help the children in Africa.

Some of the Official Holidays in China

New Year’s Day

January 1st is New Year’s Day. In China this day is not celebrated as much as it is in other parts of the world because it is overshadowed(使---失色) by the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival).

Labor Day

   May 1st is Labor Day. People enjoy three paid days off. Celebration parties take place on that day.

   Chinese Spring Festival

   It is the biggest and most important festival in China and Southeast Asia. New Year’s Eve dinner is the most important thing when the whole family get together. Special food is served and more meat is prepared than usual. Fireworks break at night, getting the demons and bad luck away. Pictures of the Doors God (门神) are put up on the door. Paper cuts and lucky words on bright red paper are also put up on walls and windows.

   49. Which is the official holiday in China?

      A. Thanksgiving Day   B. Christmas    C. Easter   D. Chinese Spring Festival

   50. What do people often do on Labor Day?

      A. Eat more meat.      B. Take part in the celebration parties in the park.

      C. Have a big dinner.    D. Put up the pictures of the Doors God.

   51. What is the most important for the family to do during the Chinese Spring Festival?

      A. Fireworks           B. Draw pictures of the Doors God.

      C. Paper cutting.        D. New Year’s Eve dinner.

   52. What does the underlined word “demons” mean?

      A. 好运              B. 财神              C. 魔鬼               D. 祖宗

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