Have you ever been in London before? You do not know how to start your trip? Let’s go for a tour on a London Big Bus to have a look around London and get on and get off at the attractions you will visit during your tour.

Make the most of London Sightseeing and discover its attractions thanks to two tour routes: red tour route and blue tour route. Feel free to hop on and hop off the tour bus at any attraction during the tour.

The red route:

Enjoy the must-see London attractions such as the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Church, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. The professional guide on board will keep you entertained commenting on the different sights all along the tour.

The blue route：

It provides a deeper tour around the city and you will discover Central London, Kensington and Hyde Park. Feel the spirit of the beautiful London and stop to stroll along the Kensington High Street. Do not miss Harrods and the impressive area of Notting Hill.

Alone or with somebody, London Big Bus Tour will offer you an unforgettable day. Start planning your stay thanks to the many attractions you saw on the way. Discover the city at our own pace thanks to the hop on and hop off from one of the London symbols: the open top double-decker bus (双层公共汽车).

Bus times：

Summer — every 5 to 10 min, from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm

Winter — every 10 to 20 min, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Ticket：

Valid 24 hours — adults ￡25, children ￡l0

Groups can get special prices

Tour Highlights：

※ Tours in 8 languages

※ 70 stops at all main London attractions

※ Free Thames River cruise and 3 walking tours included

※ Save money and time

※ High flexibility as you can hop on and hop off at any time

※ Perfect for family

Find the tour that best suits you, and have a look at our other London tours！

60. If you choose the red route, _____.

A. you can only do sightseeing on the bus

B. you’ll pass through famous Hyde Park

C. you can visit the main London attractions

D. the tour guide will speak to you only in English

61. Taking the blue route, you are able to _____.

A. experience the life in the heart of London 

B. dine in the most famous restaurant of London

C. taste English food at Notting Hill

D. go shopping in the famous stores

62. What can we know about London Big Bus Tour from the passage？

A. Traveling with family doesn’t save money

B. Tourists can get on and get off at any stop.

C. No tourist can enjoy free Thames River cruise.

D. The London Big Bus can take you to all London attractions.

63. The passage is mainly written for _____.

A. travelers to London

B. travelers from London

C. travelers who want to save time

D. travelers who want to study English

语境填词, 注意动词形式。（每空1分，满分20分）

1.We must make _______(安排，筹备)for the wedding.

2.The new law f_________ smoking in offices.

3.This type of university course is no longer_________(有关的) to today’s problem.

4.He failed to _________(获得) a scholarship.

5.As soon as he saw the letter, he ______ (承认) that he had written it.

6.I am sorry to ___（打扰）you, but can you tell me the way to the nearest supermarket?

7.We still _______(欠) the garage $50 for those repairs.

8.He found it hard to __________(适应) to working at night.

9.It is _______(显然的) from her accent that she is from the north of China.

10.There were more than 50 a_________ for the job, but only 10 were employed.                    

11.The ___________(大多数) of representatives are in favor of the plan, only a few are against it.

12.He was _____(雇佣) three years ago and he is content with the job in the company.

13.Research ____________(暗示) that eating habits are related to health.

14. His telephone is out of service. Is there any other ______(方式)of contacting him?

15.I take _________(安慰) from the fact that his friends are there to help him.

16.The country is a___________ in natural resources.

17.She u____________ the responsibility for the changes.

18.The teacher _____________(建议) the students to read the following books.

19.The railway lines run p___________ to the road, so they will never meet.

20.Clothes and blankets have been ________(分配，分发) among the flood victims.

 

—Can you believe I had to pay 20 dollars for a haircut?

—You should try the barber’s ______ I go. It’s only 10 dollars.

A. as             B. which                    C. where                  D. that

 

There are a lot of differences in life in the US that you can only learn by living here. However, we will try to introduce you to some of the more important cultural differences.
Personal Space
When two people are talking to each other, they tend to stand a distance apart. Each person has an invisible boundary (界限) around their body into which other people may not come.
Interestingly，the average personal distance varies from culture to culture. Americans tend to require more personal space than in other cultures. So if you try to get too close to an American during your conversation, he or she will feel that you are “in their face” and will try to back away.
Try to avoid physical contact while you are speaking, since this may also lead to discomfort.
Tipping(小费)
Restaurants do not include a service charge in the bill, so you should tip the waiter 15% of the total bill. If service is slow or particular bad, some Americans will tip only 10%. If service is particularly good, it is appropriate to tip 20%. If service is so bad that you will never eat in the restaurant again, leave two cents. It tells the waiter that you haven’t forgotten to leave a tip. Tipping is only appropriate in restaurants which offer table service. You do not tip the cashier in a fast food restaurant.
Gestures
To wave goodbye or hello to someone, raise your hand and wave it from side to side, not front to back. Wave the whole hand, not just the fingers. Waving the hand front to back or the fingers up and down means “no”, “stop”, or “go away’. Holding your hand up with the palm facing forward but no movement means “stop”.
If you want to point at an object, extend the index finger and use it to point at the object. It is not polite to point at people.
Although showing your fist with the thumb up or your open hand with the tips of the thumb and index finger together forming an “O” means “OK”， these are stereotypes (老套). Americans understand these gestures, but they are mainly used by actors in movies, not in real life.
【小题1】 If an American to whom you are speaking backs away a little, you’d better __________.

A．not try to close the gap	B．stop talking with him or her
C．back away too	D．ask him or her what happened

【小题2】Which of the following statements is TRUE when you eat out in the US?

A．The tip always ranges from 10% to 20% of the total bill.

B．You needn’t leave a tip if you will never eat in the restaurant.

C．It’s unnecessary to tip the waiter in a restaurant.

D．Tipping is not necessary in fast food restaurants.

【小题3】Which of the following gestures is not used in Americans’ daily life?
A               B.             C.               D.
.         
【小题4】We can learn from the passage that in the US ___________________.

A．it’s natural to touch each other in a conversation.

B．it’s polite to leave a tip though the service is bad.

C．there is only one gesture meaning “stop”.

D．Americans use the same gesture to point at people and objects.

 I bought a dress for you only 10 dollars in a sale; it was a real _____.

A．exchange

B．bargain

C．trade

D．business