Before you know it, the sound of sleigh(雪橇)bells will be heard on your rooftop. If you love the holidays but hate the cold, why not wear your coat and wool gloves this year and celebrate a warm Christmas?
Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort is a small town with a huge heart and is located in the heart of the Lowcountry. It is close to Savannah and Charleston, and a short drive to the beaches of Hilton Head Island. Its location is great for visiting the larger cities and enjoying the sights and sounds of a small town. December temperatures average in the low 60s.
Orlando, Florida
Enjoy everything in Orlando without the huge crowds of summer. Theme parks have special attractions this time of year, such as “Mickey's Very Merry Christmas”, but be aware that some of the special attractions require a separate ticket. Orlando temperatures average around 72 degrees in December.
San Francisco, California
The City by the Bay comes alive in December as it transforms into a wonderland of lights. Stay near Union Square so you are close to all the activities and can easily get around via the historic cable cars. San Francisco's December temperatures average in the high 50s.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Celebrate Christmas season in the Big Easy. The Oaks, visited by over 122,000 people last year, has one of the most beautiful Christmas exhibitions in the country. Many hotels in the area offer Papa Noel specials, making this a very affordable holiday destination. December temperatures average in the 60s.
1.You can easily travel through San Francisco by_________ .
A.bike B.cable car C.taxi D.bus
2.Spending the Christmas in New Orleans, you can .
A.enjoy a wonderland of lights B.avoid the huge crowds
C.enjoy Papa Noel specials D.visit various theme parks
3.What's the purpose of writing this passage?
A.To inform readers of some popular sports events.
B.To describe different celebrations during the Christmas.
C.To introduce four places' special Christmas traditions.
D.To introduce four places to spend a warm Christmas.
It has been said that Lincoln was always ready to join in a laugh at himself. There is one particular story that he always told with great pleasure.
In his early days as a lawyer, Lincoln went from town to town to hear and judge legal cases. During one of these trips, he was sitting in a train when a strange man came up to him. The stranger looked at the tall awkward lawyer and said that he had something he believed belonging to Lincoln. Lincoln was a bit confused. He had never seen the man before. He didn't see how a total stranger could have something of his. Lincoln asked him how this could be. The stranger pulled out a pocket knife and began to explain. Many years before, he had been given the pocket knife. He had been told to keep it until be able to find a man uglier than himself. Lincoln's eyes always shined brightly when he reached this part of the story. The story always brought smiles to the faces who heard it. The story itself was funny. But even more interesting was the fact that a man as great as Lincoln could still laugh at himself.
1.The passage is about .
A.Lincoln's story B.a stranger's knife
C.a strange story D.a stranger's trip
2.Lincoln felt when the stranger wanted to give the pocket knife to him.
A.angry B.excited C.interested D.puzzled
3.From the story we know that Lincoln .
A.always laughed at others B.liked to make friends
C.could still laugh at himself D.was a handsome man
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What was the umbrella first used for?
A.Keeping off the rainwater.
B.Showing the power of the police.
C.Protecting people against the sunlight.
2.Who first used the umbrella in Europe?
A.The English. B.The Greeks. C.The French.
3.In what way have umbrellas changed much?
A.The weight. B.The style. C.The price.
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A.The history of the umbrella.
B.The popularity of the umbrella.
C.The importance of the umbrella.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the woman promise to do this Saturday?
A.Learn cycling.
B.Go swimming.
C.Teach the man skating.
2.Why can’t the woman go cycling right now?
A.She doesn’t have a bike.
B.She has homework to do.
C.She is expecting her sister.
3.When will the speakers meet?
A.At 2:00. B.At 1:30. C.At 1:00.
4.Where will the speakers meet this afternoon?
A.At a park. B.By the lake. C.At the man’s home.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How long has the woman been unwell?
A.4 days. B.5 days. C.6 days.
2.What is the relationship between the speakers?
A.Colleagues.
B.Doctor and patient.
C.Teacher and student.
3.What does the man suggest the woman do?
A.Look for a new job.
B.Do physical tests regularly.
C.Change her breakfast habits.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the woman make the call?
A.To arrange an exhibition.
B.To discuss a business plan.
C.To change her appointment.
2.When are the speakers going to meet?
A.On Wednesday. B.On Thursday. C.On Friday.
