CHOOSE YOUR VIRGINIA
Rock House Museum
Take a journey through history with a visit to the exciting museum and historic sites of Wytheville . The Rock House Museum offers glimpses into daily life in the 19th century . The museum is part of the 50 structures featured in Wytheville’s Historic Walking Tour . 540/233-3330 .
Grand Caverns
Grand Caverns is America’s oldest cave . Beautiful and massive formations . Union troops visited the caverns . Thomas Jefferson visited—you should , too ! Open weekends in March , daily April—October , 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Hour tours leave every 30 minutes . 703/249-5705 .
The News Museum
The News Museum in Arlington is the world’s only interactive（互动）museum of news . Visitors can be reporters or television newscasters , see today’s news as it happens on a block-long video news wall , and be taken behind the scenes to see how news is made . The News museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a. m.—5 p. m. You can visit www. News museum .Org .
Kenmore Plantation & Gardens
Kenmore Plantation & Gardens has over two hundred years of history from the Revolutionary War , Civil War and into the 21st century . Home of Betty Washington , George Washington’s only sister , and Patriot Col. Fielding Lewis . Explore this historic building and city block of restored gardens . Tea and ginger cookies served . 540/373-3381 .
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach offers 11 000 hotel / motel rooms , plus cottages and campgrounds . Enjoy miles of clean beaches and a variety of family attractions . Fine restaurants , various shopping areas , exciting nightlife , and special events are offered throughout the year . 800/822-3224 .
【小题1】What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage ?

CHOOSE YOUR VIRGINIA
Rock House Museum
Take a journey through history with a visit to the exciting museum and historic sites of Wytheville . The Rock House Museum offers glimpses into daily life in the 19th century . The museum is part of the 50 structures featured in Wytheville’s Historic Walking Tour . 540/233-3330 .
Grand Caverns
Grand Caverns is America’s oldest cave . Beautiful and massive formations . Union troops visited the caverns . Thomas Jefferson visited—you should , too ! Open weekends in March , daily April—October , 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Hour tours leave every 30 minutes . 703/249-5705 .
The News Museum
The News Museum in Arlington is the world’s only interactive（互动）museum of news . Visitors can be reporters or television newscasters , see today’s news as it happens on a block-long video news wall , and be taken behind the scenes to see how news is made . The News museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a. m.—5 p. m. You can visit www. News museum .Org .
Kenmore Plantation & Gardens
Kenmore Plantation & Gardens has over two hundred years of history from the Revolutionary War , Civil War and into the 21st century . Home of Betty Washington , George Washington’s only sister , and Patriot Col. Fielding Lewis . Explore this historic building and city block of restored gardens . Tea and ginger cookies served . 540/373-3381 .
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach offers 11 000 hotel / motel rooms , plus cottages and campgrounds . Enjoy miles of clean beaches and a variety of family attractions . Fine restaurants , various shopping areas , exciting nightlife , and special events are offered throughout the year . 800/822-3224

1. 1.

   What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage ?

   1. A.
      To attract tourists to Virginia
   2. B.
      To encourage people to settle in Virginia
   3. C.
      To introduce historic sites in Virginia
   4. D.
      To give people a general description of Virginia
2. 2.

   In what way is The News Museum different from Rock House Museum ?

   1. A.
      It is larger
   2. B.
      It is more exciting
   3. C.
      Visitors can act in it
   4. D.
      Visitors can see more in it
3. 3.

   If you want to enjoy yourself in the evening , you may go to______.

   1. A.
      The News Museum
   2. B.
      Kenmore Plantation & Gardens
   3. C.
      Grand Caverns
   4. D.
      Virginia Beach
4. 4.

   Which of the following places is NOT open in the winter months ?

   1. A.
      The news Museum
   2. B.
      Grand Caverns
   3. C.
      Virginia Beach
   4. D.
      Kenmore Plantation & Gardens
5. 5.

   Which of the following is NOT a fact when tourists are visiting the Virginia Beach ?

   1. A.
      Tourists can camp in the open air
   2. B.
      Tourists can enjoy some special events there
   3. C.
      Tourists can not go there in their own cars
   4. D.
      Tourists can enjoy themselves on the clean beach

CHOOSE YOUR VIRGINIA

Rock House Museum

Take a journey through history with a visit to the exciting museum and historic sites of Wytheville . The Rock House Museum offers glimpses into daily life in the 19th century . The museum is part of the 50 structures featured in Wytheville’s Historic Walking Tour . 540/233-3330 .

Grand Caverns

Grand Caverns is America’s oldest cave . Beautiful and massive formations . Union troops visited the caverns . Thomas Jefferson visited—you should , too ! Open weekends in March , daily April—October , 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Hour tours leave every 30 minutes . 703/249-5705 .

The News Museum

The News Museum in Arlington is the world’s only interactive（互动）museum of news . Visitors can be reporters or television newscasters , see today’s news as it happens on a block-long video news wall , and be taken behind the scenes to see how news is made . The News museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a. m.—5 p. m. You can visit www. News museum .Org .

Kenmore Plantation & Gardens

Kenmore Plantation & Gardens has over two hundred years of history from the Revolutionary War , Civil War and into the 21st century . Home of Betty Washington , George Washington’s only sister , and Patriot Col. Fielding Lewis . Explore this historic building and city block of restored gardens . Tea and ginger cookies served . 540/373-3381 .

Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach offers 11 000 hotel / motel rooms , plus cottages and campgrounds . Enjoy miles of clean beaches and a variety of family attractions . Fine restaurants , various shopping areas , exciting nightlife , and special events are offered throughout the year . 800/822-3224 .

1.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage ?

2. In what way is The News Museum different from Rock House Museum ?

3.If you want to enjoy yourself in the evening , you may go to       .

4.Which of the following places is NOT open in the winter months ?

5.Which of the following is NOT a fact when tourists are visiting the Virginia Beach ?

CHOOSE YOUR VIRGINIA

Rock House Museum

Take a journey through history with a visit to the exciting museum and historic sites of Wytheville . The Rock House Museum offers glimpses into daily life in the 19th century . The museum is part of the 50 structures featured in Wytheville’s Historic Walking Tour . 540/233-3330 .

Grand Caverns

Grand Caverns is America’s oldest cave . Beautiful and massive formations . Union troops visited the caverns . Thomas Jefferson visited—you should , too ! Open weekends in March , daily April—October , 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Hour tours leave every 30 minutes . 703/249-5705 .

The News Museum

The News Museum in Arlington is the world’s only interactive（互动）museum of news . Visitors can be reporters or television newscasters , see today’s news as it happens on a block-long video news wall , and be taken behind the scenes to see how news is made . The News museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a. m.—5 p. m. You can visit www. News museum .Org .

Kenmore Plantation & Gardens

Kenmore Plantation & Gardens has over two hundred years of history from the Revolutionary War , Civil War and into the 21st century . Home of Betty Washington , George Washington’s only sister , and Patriot Col. Fielding Lewis . Explore this historic building and city block of restored gardens . Tea and ginger cookies served . 540/373-3381 .

Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach offers 11 000 hotel / motel rooms , plus cottages and campgrounds . Enjoy miles of clean beaches and a variety of family attractions . Fine restaurants , various shopping areas , exciting nightlife , and special events are offered throughout the year . 800/822-3224 .

61. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage ?

A. To attract tourists to Virginia .                   B. To encourage people to settle in Virginia .

C. To introduce historic sites in Virginia .     

D. To give people a general description of Virginia .

62. In what way is The News Museum different from Rock House Museum ?

A. It is larger .                        B. It is more exciting .

C. Visitors can act in it .                    D. Visitors can see more in it .

63. If you want to enjoy yourself in the evening , you may go to       .

A. The News Museum                  B. Kenmore Plantation & Gardens

C. Grand Caverns                           D. Virginia Beach

64. Which of the following places is NOT open in the winter months ?

A. The news Museum .                        B. Grand Caverns .

C. Virginia Beach .                            D. Kenmore Plantation & Gardens .

65. Which of the following is NOT a fact when tourists are visiting the Virginia Beach ?

A. Tourists can camp in the open air .

B. Tourists can enjoy some special events there .

C. Tourists can not go there in their own cars .

D. Tourists can enjoy themselves on the clean beach .

It seems that Great Wall is the place to rock. There will be two parties held on the Great Wall this month.

Great Wall Ⅰ

The latest Great Wall party is sponsored(主办)by the Club and electrobeat and held at Jinshanling. Local DJ Mark ,as well as guest Slab from Australia ,Usami and Bobby from Hong Kong will spin the sounds. All drinks are priced at 20 yuan(＄2.4).

Tickets:200 yuan(＄24), including bus ride there and back plus entrance fee to the Great Wall.

T/D: 8 p.m. to 2 a. m., Sept.20.

Pre-sale tickets are available at: Public Space: 6416-0759 Neo Lounge: 6416-1077

Location: Buses leave at 5 p.m. on Saturday ,Sep. 20 from Neo Lounge, 99 Xinfuncun Zhonglu, Sanlitun, Chaoyan District.

For more info: www. elektrobeat.com

Great Wall Ⅱ

The other party at the end of this month at Jinshanling will be kick-started with live performances by Askar, Brain Failure, Longkuan, Supermarket, Mr.Zhou, Beijing Talking and the Yi band.

Dance till dawn to the groovy(绝妙的)sounds of DJs Ben ,Mickey Zhang ,Will, Cheese, Gao Hu and Huang Weiwei.

T/D: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. ,Sept. 27.

Tickets: 350 yuan(＄42)or 300 yuan(＄36) for groups of 10 or more, 500 yuan (＄60) at the door and VIP tickets 800 yuan(＄72), transportation included..

Location: Buses depart from the north gate of Workers, Stadium at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., Sept. 27.

For more info: contact Li Zhenhua at lzh@msgp.org or call 133-2119-1731.

Which is true according to the text?

A. You have to pay extra money for entering the Great Wall with a ticket.

B. You have to use a computer to get the details about Great Wall Rock.

C. You have to pay extra money for bus ride with a ticket.

D. It is at least 4 hours, ride from Neo Lounge to Jinshanling.

What day of the week is September 27?

A. Saturday .       B. Sunday.       C. Weekday.       D. It can’t be known.

A dozen people want to attend Great Wall Ⅱ.They should pay at least _________ for the tickets.

A. ＄504         B. ＄432        C. ＄720         D. ＄864

If you want to go Great Wall Rock , _______________________.

A. you’ll have to get up early to catch the bus

B. you’ll have to spend a whole day on the bus

C. you can take a bus at any time from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

D. you can’t take a morning bus to get there