26. The main idea of the second paragraph is that______.
A. the Sahara Desert is a very poor region B. a country’s wealth depends on many factors
C. the USA is one of the wealthiest countries in the world
D. natural resources are an important factor in the wealth or poverty of a country 27. What does the underlined word “her” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. The Sahara Desert. B. An old country. C. China. D. The USA.
28. According to the last paragraph, which of the following is Not True?
A. Wealth can produce wealth.
B. We should suffer from civil and external wars.
C. We should have more skilled people to use the natural resources.
D. We should have sound and stable politics and be free from foreign invasion
C
Plan on traveling around the USA? There are a number of outstanding websites that can make your American dream come true.
www. 101usaholidays. co. uk
This is the latest offering that features 101 holiday ideas to the USA. It’s a diverse selection, ranging from touring in the footsteps of Martin Luther King to a golfing break in Arizona and a cycling and wine-tasting trip in California’s Napa Valley. Narrow down what you’re looking for — whether by price, region, theme and who will be traveling — and then just the photos of the relevant holidays remain on view. It’s a really clever design.
http://byways. Org
The National Scenic Byways Program covers 150 memorable roads. Some are natural scenic routes, such as Route l along the California coast. Others focus on history (such as Route 66) or man-made attractions (the Las Vegas Strip). For each, you’re provided with a map telling the route’s length and how long is allowed.
www. oyster. com
This is the best website for reviews of hotels in US cities and tourist sites. There are photos of each hotel. Importantly, these are not promotional photos provided by the hotels, but more
honest and revealing ones taken by inspectors. From the 243 hotels reviewed in New York, you can narrow down what you are looking for by locations, facilities and styles, or just pick out a selection of the best.
http://seaworldparks. com.
SeaWorld in San Diego can make dreams come true, but the price is not affordable for the majority of people. So turn to long-established, giving big discounts on tickets, hotel and dining at SeaWorld.
29．The text is probably from __________.
A．a science report B．a news article C．a travel brochure D．a book review 30. Travel ideas for wine lovers are available at __________.
A．www. 101usaholidays. co.uk B．http: //byways. org C．www. oyster. com D．http://seaworldparks. com. 31．What can be inferred from the text?
A．You can see some man-made attractions driving along Route 66. B．The National Scenic Byways Program covers all American roads. C．Photos on www. oyster. com can be trusted by tourists. D．http://seaworldparks. com is a newly established website.
D
Searching for airfares often seems like a game that passengers are bound to（一定，注定）lose. Prices change from day to day, even minute to minute. Looking through multiple websites for the best deal can be a big challenge. Even when you do book, there’s no guarantee that you are going to get the best price.
“You just don’t know when to pull the trigger. It’s not like buying anything else I can think of,” said George Hobica, founder of Airfarewatchdog.com.
Harriet Levy paid $179 for a recent round-trip flight on American Airlines between New York and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sitting just one row behind her, Shirley Harrison paid $215. A few rows back, Ellis and Dianne Traub paid $317 each. There were at least 12 fares on the flight, ranging from $169 to $360.
There’s no reason for it, Harrison said.
Fares can vary significantly in just a few hours. One Delta flight from New York to Los Angeles jumped from $755 to $1,143 from a Friday to Saturday in late April, then fell to $718 on Sunday.
The flight was one of a dozen the Associated Press (美国联合通讯社)followed over three months for a vacation between July 16 and 22. The number one finding: avoid booking tickets on weekends. It’s the most expensive time to buy.
There’s no way to guarantee the best fare. But before booking, travelers should pay attention to this additional advice:
● Book on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. That’s when airlines most often offer sales. ● Buy in advance, but not too early. The best time is four to six weeks before traveling. In general, prices for any given flight are highest eight to ten weeks and two to three weeks in advance.
● Make use of social media. Airlines are giving more benefits like exclusive (独家) sales to travelers who interact (互动) with them on Twitter and Facebook. Those specials are often gone within hours.
● The so-called discount airlines --- JetBlue, Air-Tran, Southwest and Frontier --- adjust their fares less frequently than other airlines, so you can feel more confident that the price will stay the same. But their prices aren’t always the lowest. Researching multiple airlines’ fares is the only way to get a good deal.
32. What can we infer from the first sentence of the text?
A. Passengers are unable to search for airfares. B. Airlines often play games with passengers. C. Airfares are set in different situations. D. It’s difficult for passengers to get the best price.
33. The underlined phrase “pull the trigger” in Paragraph 3 probably means________ . A. start searching B. get the highest price C. make a purchase D. get on board the plane 34. By using a lot of figures, the author intends to ________.
A. show there is standard price for every single airline B. prove airfares can vary widely C. guarantee passengers a low price D. discover the rules behind airfares 35. Passengers are advised to book flights ________.
A. in the middle of the week B. on special websites
C. several months before traveling D. with airlines which are famous for offering discount prices
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It’s normal to wake briefly during the night. 36 But if you’re waking up during the night and having trouble falling back asleep, the following tips may help.
Stay out of your head. The key to getting back to sleep is continuing to prepare your body for sleep, so remain in bed in a relaxed position. Hard as it may be, try not to stress over the fact that you’re awake, because that very stress and anxiety encourage your body to stay awake. 37 38 If you are finding it hard to fall back asleep, try a relaxation technique such as visualization(想象), or deep breathing, which can be done without even getting out of bed. Remind yourself that although they’re not a replacement for sleep, rest and relaxation still help refresh your body.
Do a quiet, non-stimulating activity. If you’ve been awake for more than 15 minutes, try getting out of bed and doing a quiet, non-stimulating activity, such as reading a book. Keep the lights dim so as not to think that it’s time to wake up. 39 A light snack might relax you, but be careful not to eat so much that your body begins to expect a meal at that time of the day. 40 If you wake during the night feeling anxious about something, make a brief note of it on paper and delay worrying about it until the next day when you are fresh and it will be easier to resolve.
A. Make relaxation your goal, not sleep. B. Put off worries and troubles.
C. Use a flashlight to go to the bathroom at night. D. In fact, a good sleeper won’t even remember it.
E. Also avoid screens of any kind－computers, TVs, cell phones, iPads. F. You’ll be much more productive and creative after a good night’s rest. G. A good way to stay out of your head is to focus on the feeling in your body.
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