I’m a newspaper reporter.I don’t have 1 money,but I meet a lot of interesting people.Some are rich, 2 are poor.One or two are dishonest, but the others tell the truth most of the time.On the whole, I like my job and I am good at it.I type fast.I have a good 3 .I don’t talk, but I’m a good 4 .I’m probably the best listener in the entire city and I 5 stupid.I have a very stupid face.People look at me, and then they explain things to me very slowly.Other reporters ask people a lot of questions and 6 them angry, but I just look stupid and soon I am getting a lot of 7 ; many uninteresting ideas, many irrelevant(不相關(guān)的)facts, but always 8 interesting news for my newspaper.
I have a method for 9 news from the ordinary men in the street.Let me give you 10 .Yesterday afternoon I needed information about recreation for elderly 11 people in the city.I went to the park, sat on a bench 12 the sun, and waited.Soon, an old lady came and sat next to me.She carried two large paper bags and an old handbag.I sat quietly beside her for about ten minutes, and then I 13 a chocolate bar slowly.I made a lot of 14 with the paper wrapping.Next, I offered her a piece of my chocolate.After that, she told me about 15 .She doesn’t have a real home.She and two friends sleep in the bus station:on warm days she comes to the park with her few belongings in two paper bags.Later, we went to a restaurant for a cup of coffee and a sandwich.I 16 , of course, I didn’t 17 any notes.I asked her a few questions about recreation, but she wasn’t interested in 18 .She needed money and a place to live in, she said.She told me a lot about the bus station.I gave her a dollar and some 19 .Finally, I 20 her in the park, went back to the office, and typed up some notes for my newspaper.
MONEY – SAVING TIPS FOR DISNEY WORLD Every time you visit Disney World, there’s something new to see. What began in 1971 as the Magic Kingdom now includes the high – tech, movie-mad Disney and Animal Kingdom . Each time the park expands(擴(kuò)大), so do your chances to spend money. How can you save ? As a family guide to Disney World, I've been to the park more than 25 times with my kids , and I've developed a few money-saving tips for you. ●Buy the Five-Day All-in-One Hopper Pass. Even if you're visiting for fewer days , it's a deal (The pass costs $ 229 for visitors aged 10 and up , $ 183 for kids aged three to nine and is free for kids under age three). Without the pass , you'll have to pay separately for Pleasure Island and the water parks . A single trip to Blizzard Beach , for example , would cost a family of four $100. ● Dine out at Lunchtime. The prices at some of the nicer restaurants , especially those in Epcot's World Showcase , are much lower at noontime than at any other time. It's wise to make reservations(預(yù)定)before you leave home . Call 407-W-DISNEY . ● Become a Gold Card Member. For $ 65 , you can get a Magic Kingdom Club Gold Card (call 1-800-56-DISNEY). Cardholders get up to 20% off Disney hotel rooms , plus prices on character breakfast , theme park tickets and goods from Disney stores . ● Don't Pay Extra to See a Character. Character-theme dinner shows are expensive , costing a family of four about $ 140 , and even a character breakfast , where Mickey or Donald Duck joins you for cakes , can set you back $ 50. If your budget (預(yù)算) is tight, try to meet the characters inside the theme parks and at free in-park shows . You can watch the Diamond Horseshoe show , for example , in the Magic Kingdom for no additional cost , while the similarly themed Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue needs expensive tickets . ● Wait Until the End of Your Trip to Buy Souvenirs. By then , the kids will really know what they want , and you won't waste money on expensive things . 67.If you are short of money, the writer suggests you should not . A.buy things for the kids from Disney stores. B.buy souvenirs at the beginning of the trip C.make a trip to Blizzard Beach D.have your meals out at noontime 68.Which of the following can be used in place of “set you back” A.offer you B.save you C.return you D.cost you 69.You should pay more money if you . A.have a five – day All – One Hopper Pass while you’re visiting for four days. B.do not make a reservation for hotel rooms in advance.. C.a(chǎn)re not a Magic Kingdom Club Gold Card holder. D.have lunch at a restaurant in Epcot’s World Showcase 70.In the writer’s opinion, the better way of meeting the Disney cartoon character is . A.to have a character breakfast B.to watch the Diamond Horseshoe show C.to pay separately for Pleasure Island and the water parks D.to attend the Hoop – Dee – Doo Musical Revue
When you are visiting New York City with kids,there are numerous things to do which will entertain
their spirits and feed their minds.
•The Whispering Gallery
Make your way to the Whispering Gallery. The
Whispering Room's architecture allows for a phenomenon that usually sparks a
lot of giggles. Once inside the gallery,place one
person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person
facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of the participants to whisper a
phrase or a quick sentence or two and the person at the opposite end will be
able to hear every word that was said.
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New York,NY 10017
2127715322
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•American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History was founded in
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take in the impressive dinosaur skeletons. And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life
educates kids on the fragility of the ocean.
Central Park West at 79th St.
New York,NY,10024
212—769—5606
amnh.org
•The Scholastic Store
Most parents want their children to read,and moreover,to enjoy
reading. The Scholastic Store helps to make that wish a reality by publishing
engaging,well written stories that appeal to
children. With classics such as Clifford the Big Red Dog,The Magic School Bus,and
Harry Potter,the Scholastic Store will delight your
children.
557 Broadway
New York,10012
212—343—6100
scholastic.com
•Ellen's Stardust Diner
The restaurant is a place where each person in your
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salads,grilled cheese,burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. The
hall of beauty queens,a drive-in theatre and wait staff that sing
to you can add to the unique dining experience.
•1650 Broadway,corner of
51st St.
•New York,NY 10019
•2129565151
ellensstardustdiner.com
1.Once children visit the Whispering Gallery they'll
find it ________.
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1.
Once children visit the Whispering Gallery they'll find it ________
A.
interesting
B.
splendid
C.
disappointing
D.
frightening
2.
Which of the following websites helps the kids learn about the ancient ocean life?
A.
ellensstardustdiner.com
B.
grandcentralterminal.com
C.
amnh.org
D.
scholastic.com
3.
You would like to get your children interested in reading so you can bring them to visit ________
A.
the Whispering Gallery
B.
the Scholastic Store
C.
Ellen's Stardust Diner
D.
American Museum of Natural History
4.
In addition to your favorite food in Ellen's Stardust Diner you can also ________
A.
make some good friends
B.
see many beautiful queens
C.
receive the first—class service
D.
enjoy some entertaining programs
5.
Which of the following is the best title for this passage?