12．Shyness equals （等于） losing opportunities，less pleasure and fewer social connections，but there are ways to make it a thing of the past． When I was fifteen，I was shy．I remember an attractive girl trying to talk with me．My shyness made me focus on me instead of her．I heard my own voice but not hers and I thought about what I was trying to say instead of what she was trying to say． To overcome shyness you need to learn to relax．This gives you the space to practice certain conversational skills．Relaxed socializing （社交） is so pleasurable．To start reducing your own shyness，I want you to absorb the following tips and ideas and start to put them into practice． Focus your attention away from yourself．Notice what other people are wearing and make a mental note，listen to their conversation，imagine where they might live，and make a point of remembering names．Not only does this give you more to talk about，it also reduces social anxiety，leaving you feeling calmer． Ask people open questions．Many people like to talk about themselves and will find you interesting if you find them interesting．Ask questions that require more than a"yes"or"no"response such as"What do you like about this place？'rather than"Do you like this place？"Once they have answered，you can use add-on （追加） questions connected with the first such as"What other places do you like in this city？"Next you can express your views．This is a great way to get the conversation going． Now I love meeting new people and suspect that my current social confidence would be unrecognizable to my fifteen-year-old self． 29．The author didn't pay attention to what the girl was saying becauseB． A．her voice was very low B．he was shy and nervous C．he was attracted by her appearance D．he wasn't interested in her topic 30．To get rid of your shyness，you shouldC． A．pay much attention to yourself B．find a beautiful girl to talk with C．learn to talk to others in a relaxed way D．ask people some interesting questions 31．It can be inferred from the text thatC． A．people will notice our appearance if we focus on their looks B．shy people will have no friends unless they change themselves C．shy people may suffer a great deal and may be less happy D．girls like to show off their voices in front of boys 32．Which of the following questions will the author probably advise us to ask？D A．What a lovely day，isn't it？ B．Do you like playing basketball？ C．Do you think he will pass the exam？ D．Why do you find that English is hard to learn？
7．St Paul's Cathedral Ludgate Hill，EC4 Underground：St Paul's； Bus：6，7，11，15，22，25 Open：Daily 8：00-19：00（17：00from Oct．to Mar．） Entrance free Designed by the great architect，Sir Christopher Wren，St Paul's Cathedral was built following the Great Fire of London of 1666，which destroyed the gothic cathedral on the site at that time．It is crowned by a magnificent dome and its choir（唱诗班）is internationally famous．Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married here in 1981．
Buckingham Palace South end of the Mall（SW1） Underground：St．James's Park，Victoria，Hyde Park Corner，Green Park Bus：2，11，14，16，19，22，24，29，30，38，52，73，74，137 Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the monarch（君主） for much of the year．（When the monarch is in residence，a flag flies over the palace．） The Mall is a very impressive wide street，leading from Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square． Note：As the palace is the monarch's official residence，it is not open to the public during most of the year．
The Tower of London Tower Hill，EC3 Underground：Tower Hill； Bus：42，78 Open：Mon．-Sat.9：00-18：00； Sun.8：00-19：00 Parts of the Tower of London are over nine centuries old，as building began under William the Conqueror in 1078．Famous as a prison in the distant past，the Tower has also been a royal residence，a zoo and an observatory （瞭望台），among other things．It is now a museum and many thousands of people visit it every year in particular to see the Crown Jewels．
Westminster Abbey Broad Sanctuary，SW1 Underground：Westminster，St James's Park； Bus：3，11，12，24，29，39，53，59，76，77，88，109，155，168，170，172，184，503 Open：Daily 8：00-19：00（Mar．-Dec．，Tuesday till 20：00） Entrance free A Benedictine abbey（本笃会修道院） which already existed on the site was rebuilt by Edward the Confessor and consecrated（奉为神圣） in 1065．On the way to its present form，the abbey was extended in the 13th-16th centuries，with the two west towers being added in the 18th．There are many famous tombs in the abbey，including that of the unknown Warrior and those of many poets and writers． 56．No.11bus can take you to all three of these places：B． A．St Paul's Cathedral，Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London B．St Paul's Cathedral，Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace C．St Paul's Cathedral，the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace D．Westminster Abbey，the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace 57．If you want to present flowers to the tomb of Charles Dickens，where will you go？C A．St Paul's Cathedral B．The Tower of London C．Westminster Abbey D．Buckingham Palace．
11．Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando in Florida It is best known as the home of the"Harry Potter Theme Park"．The Wizarding World is the most popular part of the park．Other popular rides include the Adventures of Spider-Man，Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges and the Jurassic Park River Adventure． It is open from Monday to Saturday．﹩15.95for children，3to 13years old；﹩29.95for ages 14and over． PI-O Indoor Theme Park in Longueuil The PI-O Indoor Theme Park features （以…为特色） 16rides，a small sea train，a kid-sized bowling alley （保龄球场），a mirror maze （迷宫），theme rooms which include the Christmas room on the sea，and a private reception room． "I wanted to create a safe environment for kids aged 1to 10，"explains owner Jocelyne Pinard．She noted how many competing amusement parks have sections that can be unsafe for young kids-such as the‘ball rooms'full of loose plastic balls．So this is how it is different from other amusement parks． Open seven days a week．The admission fees are﹩16.99for individuals （个人） and﹩64for families． Legoland Windsor Theme Park in London Legoland Windsor is the best choice for young families．The park is designed for children from 3to 12．There are over 50rides as well as live shows，workshops，and other attractions aimed at younger children，and especially those who are already fond of building-block （积木） toys． The park is open every single day．Adults：﹩35； Ages 3-15and 60+：﹩26．Buy online and save﹩3per person． Wonder La Theme Park in India Wonder La is a worldclass amusement park．It's modern，clean and green，and has all kinds of attractions．There are over 50rides，12of which are water based and nine especially for small children．If you love getting wet，don't miss the Rain Disco-an indoor dance floor with a rain system that provides showers of warm water to the music． Monday to Friday 11a．m．until 6p．m．Saturday，Sunday，Holiday and Festival seasons 11a．m．until 7p．m．Single adult/child-﹩13.50； Family ticket （for any four people）-﹩50.00； Children 3and under-Free．
49．If Jim is free this Sunday，he can choose to visit the following parks EXCEPTA． A．Islands of Adventure B．PI-O C．Legoland Windsor D．Wonder La 50．How is PI-O Indoor Theme Park mainly different from other parks？A A．It is much safer． B．It features more rides． C．It is much cheaper． D．It offers more activities． 51．If a couple want to visit Legoland Windsor Theme Park with their 5-year-old son，how much do they need to pay when booking online？B A．﹩96． B．﹩87． C．﹩93． D．﹩70． 52．Which of the following about Wonder La Theme Park is NOT true？D A．It is located in India． B．It is free for Children 3and under． C．There are nine rides especially for small children． D．The Rain Disco lets children enjoy cool rain while dancing．
12．Last Sunday，I was sitting in a French restaurant enjoying a meal when I got on a phone call from a friend I hadn't spoken to in a long time．In my enthusiasm and excitement，I talked quite louder than usual voice and in Spanish，my mother tongue． A few minutes into the call，an old lady sitting at the table beside mine got up，seemingly offended，and asked the restaurant staff to relocate （重新安排） a table as far away as possible from this man who seemed to be impolite． I sank in my seat out of embarrassment．I ended the call soon afterwards and felt the urge to apologize．Before getting up，I looked around to see where she was and she was at the table farthest away from me．I noticed that the lady was alone and staring out of the window．I found a tinge （气息） of sadness or anxiety and perhaps a desire for aloneness and peace．But I had obviously destroyed it minutes earlier． Right then I abandoned my plan for a conventional apologetic gesture．Seeing those funny smile cards in my wallet，I took one out and wrote some words to express my apology．On signing my restaurant bill，I asked a waiter to secretly charge the lady's meal to me and hand her the smile card instead of her bill． Did she take it the wrong way，I wondered？Did she get confused？Did she refuse the anonymous （匿名的） offer？And so on．I just waited and felt nervous to learn the outcome．To my pleasant surprise，things turned out the best possible way． The waiter approached me in a joy，telling me，"In the many times she had dined here before，I had never seen the old lady smile as she did when receiving the smile card and the $ 0bill．She thanked me even though I explained that someone else did the job．"
25． The old lady changed her seat mainly because ofA． A．the author's loud voice B．her private phone call C．the views out of the window D．the restaurant staff's mistake 26． What can we infer from Paragraph 3？A A．The lady didn't have a nice mood and liked to stay alone． B．The author went up to the old lady and apologized to her． C．The old lady just moved to the farthest table to see outside． D．The author didn't stop talking though he felt embarrassed． 27． Which of the following is the best title of this passage？B A．An Old Lady Who Never Smiles B．A Smile Card for a Sincere Apology C．An Unpleasant Experience in France D．A Misunderstanding Caused by Different Cultures．
