Tourism wasn’t as important as it is today. In the past, only people with a good deal of money could travel on holidays to other countries. More people travel today than in the past because there is a growing middle class in many parts of the world; that is to say, people now have more money for travel. Special plane fares(费用) for tourists make travel less expensive and more attractive than ever before. One person doesn’t travel for the same reason as another. But most people enjoy seeing countries that are different from their own. They also like to meet new people and to taste new food.
Tourism causes many changes in a country and in people’s lives. People build new hotels and restaurants and train native men and women as guides to show visitors interesting places. There’re new nightclubs and other amusements. International tourism is clearly a big business.
1.In the old days _________ could travel to other countries.
A. boys and girls, men or women, young or old
B. either kings or queens
C. both the poor and the rich
D. nobody but those who had money
2.More people travel today than in the past because______________.
A. people have become interested in traveling
B. traveling today is easier than in the past
C. people now have spare money for travel
D. great changes have taken place in the world
3. What makes travel more attractive than before?
A. Travel by air to other countries is much cheaper today.
B. More guides are being trained to show beautiful spots.
C. Modern telegraph lines make travel less expensive.
D. New hotels and restaurants have been built.
4.Which of the following statements is true according to the article?
A. Tourism won’t bring any changes in people’s minds.
B. People have some trouble in making journey.
C. With the development of tourism, great changes have taken place in many parts in the world.
D. Tourism causes only some changes in clothing.
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A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms(习语), though my teacher emphasized (强调)the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown 36 an amusing experience.
One day, I 37 to meet an English man on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I 38 about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be 39 , gently shaking his head, shrugging (耸一耸) his shoulders, saying, “You don't say!” “You don't say!” I was puzzled. I thought, perhaps this is not an proper topic. Well, I'd 40 change the topic. So I said to him. “Well. 41 we talk about the Great Wall? 42 the way, have you ever 43 there?” “Certainly , everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing 44 . It was magnificent.” He was 45 in thought when I began to talk 46 a tourist guide, “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very 47 of it.” Soon I was interrupted again by his order... “You don't say!” I couldn't help asking, “Why do you ask me 48 about it”? “Well, I didn't request you to do 49 ,” he answered, greatly 50 . I said, “Didn't you say 'you don't say'?” 51 this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to 52 , “ 'You don't say' actually means 'really?' It is an 53 of surprise. Perhaps you don't pay attention to English idioms.” 54 then did I know I have made a fool of 55 . Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions.
1.A. in B. for C. by D. to
2.A. came B. happened C. seemed D. wanted
3.A. would talk B. had talked C. was to talk D. was talking
4.A. understood B. understanding C. surprised D. surprising
5.A. to B. better C. not D. like
6.A. Shall B. Will C. Must D. Do
7.A. On B. In C. All D. By
8.A. gone B. visited C. seen D. been
9.A. it B. them C. anything D. something
10.A. losing B. lose C. lost D. losed
11.A. as B. to C. with D. like
12.A. glad B. satisfied C. proud D. familiar
13.A. not talk B. to not talk C. not to talk D. not talking
14.A. this B. so C. anything D. me a favour
15.A. encouraged B. frightened C. please D. surprised
16.A. Heard B. To hear C. Hearing D. Listening
17.A. explain B. shout C. prove D. say
18.A. experience B. expression C. explanation D. example
19.A. From B. Since C. By D. Only
20.A. me B. myself C. mine D. somebody
---- Look! So many colourful kites________ here.
---- You don’t know? It’s said kites _______ well in this area.
A. are sold; are sold B. are selling; sell
C. are selling; are sold D. are being sold; sell
It is China _______ is believed to be able to lead the world out of the financial crisis.
A. which B. that C. / D. where
---- Where is Jack?
----He _________ football on the playground with those AFS students, but I am not sure.
A. must be playing B. must have played
C. may be playing D. may have played
In our class there are 60 students, of ____________ two thirds are boys.
A. which B. them C. whom D. who
