Would you like to visit Britain one day?--Our country would like to welcome you!
Overseas travel can be expensive. But there are ways of visiting Britain cheaply. We hope that we can give you some good ideas.
When to come?
If you can avoid （避免）the busy months --July and August ,your visit may be cheaper. There will be smaller numbers of visitors. British weather is pleasant from April to the end of September. Of course, you can visit it in winter, but it is often dark by 4pm.Many places, such as large houses and castles(城堡),are closed early in winter. However, if you are interested in museums, art galleries or theatres, winter may be a good time to visit.
Be prepared.
If you are a student, it's a good idea to apply for (申请)an International Student Identity Card(身份证).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.
1.Which is the most popular time for visitors to Britain?
A. July and August
B. The winter season
C. From April to September
D. The vacation season.
2.If you are a student with an International Student Identity Card,_____.
A. you have to prove you're a student
B. you will pay less money for your trip.
C. you can call (44)-08708-413224 for help.
D. you must apply for a trip from the student travel office
3. This passage is mainly about_____.
A. when to visit Britain
B. why to take a trip to Britain
C. what to do and see in Britain
D how to travel cheaply in Britain
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A. a cinema B. a movie
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A. Lisa’s Gym is open every day.
B. You have to work late as a waiter in the restaurant.
C. You and your friend should pay 80 yuan for the movie.
D. The movie will be on for a week.
It can take you a day out to Singapore(新加坡) because of the plane. Singapore is one of the most beautiful countries in Asia(亚洲). There are lots of visitors to the country every year. But were you there years ago? Great changes have taken place in the country. For many Chinese tourists(游客), this small island country in Asia is a wonderful place to take a . On one hand, more than three of people are Chinese. you can simply(简直) speak Chinese with most of the local people. On the other hand, Singapore is an English-speaking country, so it is also a good place to your English.
Did you ever try Chinese food outside China? Maybe you are afraid that won’t be able to find anything to eat in a foreign country. In Singapore however, you’ll find a lot of from China； you won’t have any problem rice, noodles, or dumplings. However, if you’re feeling brave, Singapore is an excellent place to try new food. Whatever you like Indian(印度的) food, Western food, or Japanese food, you’ll find it all in Singapore.
One great thing about Singapore is that the temperature is almost the same all year . You needn’t wear clothes because it is warm in all the seasons.
1.A. visiting B. traveling C. living D. reaching
2.A. Northeast B. Northwest C. Southeast D. Southwest
3.A. bus B. photo C. holiday D. look
4.A. members B. quarters C. halves D. thousands
5.A. So B. Because C. Although D. But
6.A. practice B. protect C. listen D. provide
7.A. drinks B. meat C. food D. fruit
8.A. find B. finding C. to find D. found
9.A. most B. fast C. long D. round
10.A. thick B. thin C. cool D. cold
—It is Saturday tomorrow. Shall we go to the Palace Museum?
—_____, but it is too far away.
A. You’re welcome B. That’s all right
C. It doesn’t matter D. That sounds great
The game is very popular. Shops say they have sold out copies since it came out.
A. thousand of B. thousands of
C. thousands D. twenty thousands
Mr. Li __________Kunming. He ___________ the city three times.
This time he __________ Kunming for three days.
A. has been to , has gone to , have been in
B. has gone to , has been to , has been in
C. has been in, has been to, have gone to
D has gone to, has been in, has been to
