- 1. Questions 1 and 2
A SOCIAL EXPERIMENT IN ONEIDA, NEW YORK
In the nineteenth century there was a village called Oneida in New York State where a "family" of 300 members lived together in a large beautiful house where they shared everything.
A man named John Humphrey Noyes, and a small group of people moved there in 1848. They wanted a place where they could live according to their particular beliefs in their efforts to create a more equal society.
Today, this place is touristic and, like me, many visitors come because they had relatives among those 19th century dreamers. Others just want to see for themselves the building where this successful social group in American history lived. “I don’t know of anywhere else where you can live in a historical place,” said the director of the Oneida site. “It’s very unusual.”
The present owners share the building with guests who stay in large comfortably furnished bedrooms with private baths. There are eight guest rooms in the hotel area, and each guest pays $100 for a big bedroom, a simple breakfast and a private tour of the 10,300-square-meter building, which also contains 35 apartments.
The library and the building’s grounds are also open to guests, as well as several of the public rooms. The 170-year-old library, unchanged from the original construction, holds a rich collection of 19th century books and magazines, which learners used to study Latin, Greek, algebra and astronomy.
1.John Humphrey Noyes travelled to New York State
A) B.to change his way of life.
B) A.to visit his family.
C) C.to know more about his country.
- 2. A SOCIAL EXPERIMENT IN ONEIDA, NEW YORK
In the nineteenth century there was a village called Oneida in New York State where a "family" of 300 members lived together in a large beautiful house where they shared everything.
A man named John Humphrey Noyes, and a small group of people moved there in 1848. They wanted a place where they could live according to their particular beliefs in their efforts to create a more equal society.
Today, this place is touristic and, like me, many visitors come because they had relatives among those 19th century dreamers. Others just want to see for themselves the building where this successful social group in American history lived. “I don’t know of anywhere else where you can live in a historical place,” said the director of the Oneida site. “It’s very unusual.”
The present owners share the building with guests who stay in large comfortably furnished bedrooms with private baths. There are eight guest rooms in the hotel area, and each guest pays $100 for a big bedroom, a simple breakfast and a private tour of the 10,300-square-meter building, which also contains 35 apartments.
The library and the building’s grounds are also open to guests, as well as several of the public rooms. The 170-year-old library, unchanged from the original construction, holds a rich collection of 19th century books and magazines, which learners used to study Latin, Greek, algebra and astronomy.
2.Nowadays Oneida is
A) A.a hotel.
B) C.a school.
C) B.a display.
- 3. 3. A woman carries her things in one of these.
A) C. handbags
B) A.glasses
C) B. scarf
- 4. 4."Please, put the
books on the
correct desk"
A) B.in a clothes shop
B) A. in a school
C) C.in a toy store
- 5. 5.Grandma, shall I hold those bags for you?
A) C.That's fine
B) A.I'm not afraid!
C) B.What's the matter?
- 6. 6.People drive it on a road and it carries big things.
A) C.truck
B) A.plane
C) B.train
- 7. 7. San Francisco
In June, Diane visited her friends who live in San Francisco, California. This was Diane’s first time in the city, and she enjoyed her opportunities to walk around and explore.
On the first day of her trip, Diane visited the Golden Gate Bridge. This red suspension bridge measures 1.7 miles in length. Diane and her friends did not walk across the bridge. However, they viewed it from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which offers hiking trails, picnicking areas, and presents spectacular views of the bridge and city. Diane and her friends made sure to take a group photograph here, featuring the bridge in the background.
The next day, Diane and her friends visited Alcatraz Island. This island is located 1.25 miles offshore in the San Francisco Bay. It used to serve as a lighthouse, military fort, and prison. Diane and her friends took a small tour boat across bay to reach the island. Their visit included a guided tour through the old military base and prison. They also took a walk around the island to appreciate some of the native wildlife in addition to the views of the city.
Diane and her friends spent the final day of her vist in San Francisco’s downtown area. Diane’s favorite part of her entire trip was taking a trolley to transport her up and down the hilly streets of San Francisco. Diane did a lot of shopping downtown on her last day. She and her friends celebrated the end of her visit by having dinner at one of San Francisco’s best restaurants.
7.Visitors can do all of the following at the
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
except for:
A) B.Have a picnic
B) C.Take photographs
C) A.Ride the trolleys
D) D.Hike the trails
- 8. 8.Las Vegas
Last April, John took a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas is a popular destination in the western
portion of the United States. The town is most popular for its casinos, hotels, and exciting nightlife.
In downtown Las Vegas, John spent a lot of time on The Strip, which is a 2.5 mile stretch of shopping,
entertainment venues, luxury hotels, and fine dining experiences. This is probably the most commonly
visited tourist area in the city. The Strip at night looks especially beautiful. All of the buildings light up
with bright, neon, eye-catching signs to attract visitor attention. A stay in Las Vegas can feel similar to a
visit to many popular cities worldwide. Many of the hotels have miniature versions of important
international sites and monuments. These famous landmarks include the Eiffel Tower, Venice, and
even ancient Rome.
One day, John took a side trip outside of the city to visit the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders
of the Natural World. The canyon offers a breathtaking view of Nevada's ridges and natural landscape.
John especially liked the canyon because it was removed from all of the noise and movement in
downtown Las Vegas.
John had a great time during his trip to Las Vegas. He did not win a lot of money in the casinos.
However, he managed to see a lot of amazing sites during his visit to this city that never sleeps.
Did you understand the text?
8.When did John travel to Las Vegas?
A) C.Last weekend
B) D.Last summer
C) A.Yesterday
D) B.Last spring
- 9. 9.What is an activity that a tourist cannot do on The Strip?
In the text of LAS VEGAS
A) C.Stay overnight
B) D.Visit the Grand Canyon
C) B.Shop
D) A.Eat
- 10. 10. My family at home
My family lives in a small house. It's simple but pretty. It has a large garden. I like to work in the garden
but my sister hates to work in the garden. She prefers to read. She reads in the morning, in the
afternoon and at night.
I give all of the vegetables to mom and dad. They like to cook in our small kitchen. I eat any vegetable
but my sister eats only a few.
My family always eats breakfast and dinner together. We talk. We laugh. Then my sister washes the
dishes.
At night dad likes to listen to music. Mom works on the computer. I watch television. And my sister
reads.
Soon we go to bed. My parents go to bed late but my sister and I go to bed early. I'm ready to go to
sleep but my sister wants to keep reading.
10.Which is another way to describe the
family's house?
10.) Which is another way to describe the
family's house?
A) B.narrow but suitable
B) D.old but cheery
C) C.little but attractive
D) A.cramped but cozy
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