With so many unique attractions, world-famous museums and skyscrapers, there is always plenty to do in New York. However, sightseeing in New York City might not be the easiest or the cheapest experience.
This is why our team of real, life-long New Yorkers have created the New York Pass. If you want to discover the best of what this amazing city offers as well as save time and money during your visit, the New York Pass is something you should be interested in. In 2012, New York Passes have been used over 2,500,000 times. Get your Pass today and join the big savings it offers:

Product	Original Price
One-day adult pass
One-day child pass   (age 4-12)	60
Two-day adult pass
Two-day child pass   (age 4-12)	110
Three-day adult   pass
Three-day child   pass (age 4-12)	140
Seven-day adult   pass
Seven-day child   pass (age 4-12)	165

1. 1.

   The purpose of this passage is to _________

   1. A.
      promote New York Pass
   2. B.
      introduce New York Pass
   3. C.
      introduce New York attractions
   4. D.
      show New York attractions tickets fee
2. 2.

   What could be the lowest price for a Three-day adult pass and a Two-day child pass?

   1. A.
      $290
   2. B.
      $246.5
   3. C.
      $263
   4. D.
      $ 273.5
3. 3.

   Which of the following is true about New York Pass?

   1. A.
      Its holders can save up to $1300 entrance fees
   2. B.
      Its holders needn’t pay for the attractions it covers
   3. C.
      Its holders needn’t queue to enter the attractions it covers
   4. D.
      It can be picked up at Times Square at any time after you order it
4. 4.

   The underlined phrase “are entitled to” most probably means “are given________ of”

   1. A.
      the name
   2. B.
      the privilege
   3. C.
      the title
   4. D.
      the honor

第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

       请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Square dancing is an American 36. It originated in America, during the California Gold Rush. Having been a 37 folk tradition since 1651, it 38 out of various traditional dances from around the world. In those days, men and women worked in groups to 39 a house or harvest crops. 40 the work was done, they usually 41 merrily and happily in a store or in a farm kitchen.

     In this dance eight people work 42 a team, called a 43, to successfully complete a set of complex dance figures that are delivered by a caller, who calls out the movements. Four couples stand 44 the center of the square, each couple standing on one side of the square, the boy on the left and the girl on the 45.

     Large or small numbers of people can dance 46. Sometimes 800 or 1,000 people may be dancing at the same time. 47 there may be only one square of 48 people.

     Costumes are worn by those who square-dance. This makes the dancing more 49 to watch. 50 often wear full skirts of various colors with a pretty blouse. Men may have coloured shirts and western trousers, which they wear only when square-dancing. In some country areas, everyone wears his 51 clothes.

     Square dancing 52 exists today, ever since President Ronald Reagan signed an Act of Congress in 1982 making square dancing the 53 Folk Dance of America. Many 54 teach square dancing in Physical Education, and there are actually square dance competitions. In all parts of the United States you will find some schools, clubs, or other groups that are square dancing for 55.

36. A. activity               B. fun                          C. pastime                    D. joy

37. A. popular               B. special                            C. common                   D. welcome

38. A. went                   B. grew                        C. developed                 D. took

39. A. build                  B. set                           C. buy                          D. fix

40. A. While                 B. Since                       C. When                       D. Before

41. A. say                         B. danced                            C. gathered                   D. stayed

42. A. like                    B. for                           C. as                                D. on

43. A. square                B. dance                       C. tradition                   D. job

44. A. walking                     B. watching                  C. surrounding                  D. facing

45. A. right                   B. centre                      C. left                          D. side

46. A. at a time                 B. at one time               C. for a time                 D. at any time

47. A. And                    B. Or                           C. Then                        D. However

48. A. 4                        B. 800                          C. 8                             D. 1

49. A. interesting           B. colourful                  C. important                 D. amazing

50. A. Women               B. Men                         C. People                            D. Dancers

51. A. ordinary                 B. nice                         C. best                         D. new

52. A. already               B. ever                         C. yet                           D. still

53. A. National             B. International             C. Common                  D. traditional

54. A. clubs                  B. schools                     C. countries                  D. groups

55. A. free                    B. sale                          C. interest                     D. fun