The Diaoyu islands have a long history as part of China's territory（领土）, belonging to the country since ancient times. They are located(位于) to the northeast of China's Taiwan Island, The total landmass of these islands (总面积) is about 5.69 square kilometers.

Since the Japanese government “bought” the Diaoyu Islands, the tension （紧张）between China and Japan about the islands has gone up. Several major Shanghai travel agencies have decided to stop organizing tours to Japan and advised Japan-bound (前往日本的) tourists to make other plans, becauese of the Diaoyu Islands issue(争端).

The Shanghai China CYTS Outbound Travel Service Co. Ltd. (上海中青旅出境旅游服务有限公司）stopped the tour to Japan and will gradually stop receiving tourist bookings(预订) to Japan after the National Day holiday, according to Liu Xin, the company’s manager. 

The Shanghai branch of the China Travel International Ltd. (中国国际旅行社有限公司上海分部) also said it was advising people who wanted to visit Japan to change their plans. 

In fact, tourists had already begun to ask for cancellation(取消) of their tours to Japan because they were worried about their safety.

Last year, more than 100,000 tourists from Shanghai went to Japan on organized tours. That made Japan the second most popular tour place for travelers from the city, only after Thailand.

1.The Diaoyu Islands don’t belong to Japan, do they?

A．Yes, they do.                           B．Yes, they are.

C．No, they don’t.                        D．No, they aren’t.

2.Why did several major Shanghai travel agencies stop organizing the tour to Japan?

A．Because it is far from China to Japan.

B．Because they think they couldn’t make more money by organizing the tour to Japan

C．Because it will cost too much money.

D．Becauese the Diaoyu Islands issue happened between China and Japan.

3.According to the passage, which of the following statements is True？

A．China's Taiwan Island is located to the southwest of the Diaoyu Islands.

B．Japan is the most popular tour place for travelers from the city.

C．The Shanghai China CYTS Outbound Travel Service Co. Ltd. said it was advising people who wanted to visit Japan to change their plans.

D．The Shanghai branch of the China Travel International Ltd. stopped the tour to Japan

4.This passage may be _____.

A．an ad             B．a piece of news     C．a poster           D．a survey

5.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．The Diaoyu Islands belong to China since ancient times.

B．The Japanese government “bought” the Diaoyu Islands.

C．Tourists canceled (取消) the tours to Japan becauese of the Diaoyu Islands issue.

D．Last year, many tourists went to Japan on organized tours.

The Diaoyu islands have a long history as part of China's territory（领土）, belonging to the country since ancient times. They are located(位于) to the northeast of China's Taiwan Island, The total landmass of these islands (总面积) is about 5.69 square kilometers.
Since the Japanese government “bought” the Diaoyu Islands, the tension （紧张）between China and Japan about the islands has gone up. Several major Shanghai travel agencies have decided to stop organizing tours to Japan and advised Japan-bound (前往日本的) tourists to make other plans, becauese of the Diaoyu Islands issue(争端).
The Shanghai China CYTS Outbound Travel Service Co. Ltd. (上海中青旅出境旅游服务有限公司）stopped the tour to Japan and will gradually stop receiving tourist bookings(预订) to Japan after the National Day holiday, according to Liu Xin, the company’s manager. 
The Shanghai branch of the China Travel International Ltd. (中国国际旅行社有限公司上海分部) also said it was advising people who wanted to visit Japan to change their plans. 
In fact, tourists had already begun to ask for cancellation(取消) of their tours to Japan because they were worried about their safety.
Last year, more than 100,000 tourists from Shanghai went to Japan on organized tours. That made Japan the second most popular tour place for travelers from the city, only after Thailand.
【小题1】The Diaoyu Islands don’t belong to Japan, do they?

The Diaoyu islands have a long history as part of China's territory（领土）, belonging to the country since ancient times. They are located(位于) to the northeast of China's Taiwan Island, The total landmass of these islands (总面积) is about 5.69 square kilometers.
Since the Japanese government “bought” the Diaoyu Islands, the tension （紧张）between China and Japan about the islands has gone up. Several major Shanghai travel agencies have decided to stop organizing tours to Japan and advised Japan-bound (前往日本的) tourists to make other plans, becauese of the Diaoyu Islands issue(争端).
The Shanghai China CYTS Outbound Travel Service Co. Ltd. (上海中青旅出境旅游服务有限公司）stopped the tour to Japan and will gradually stop receiving tourist bookings(预订) to Japan after the National Day holiday, according to Liu Xin, the company’s manager. 
The Shanghai branch of the China Travel International Ltd. (中国国际旅行社有限公司上海分部) also said it was advising people who wanted to visit Japan to change their plans. 
In fact, tourists had already begun to ask for cancellation(取消) of their tours to Japan because they were worried about their safety.
Last year, more than 100,000 tourists from Shanghai went to Japan on organized tours. That made Japan the second most popular tour place for travelers from the city, only after Thailand

1. 1.

   The Diaoyu Islands don’t belong to Japan, do they?

   1. A.
      Yes, they do
   2. B.
      Yes, they are
   3. C.
      No, they don’t
   4. D.
      No, they aren’t
2. 2.

   Why did several major Shanghai travel agencies stop organizing the tour to Japan?

   1. A.
      Because it is far from China to Japan
   2. B.
      Because they think they couldn’t make more money by organizing the tour to Japan
   3. C.
      Because it will cost too much money
   4. D.
      Becauese the Diaoyu Islands issue happened between China and Japan
3. 3.

   According to the passage, which of the following statements is True？

   1. A.
      China's Taiwan Island is located to the southwest of the Diaoyu Islands
   2. B.
      Japan is the most popular tour place for travelers from the city
   3. C.
      The Shanghai China CYTS Outbound Travel Service Co. Ltd. said it was advising people who wanted to visit Japan to change their plans
   4. D.
      The Shanghai branch of the China Travel International Ltd. stopped the tour to Japan
4. 4.

   This passage may be _____

   1. A.
      an ad
   2. B.
      a piece of news
   3. C.
      a poster
   4. D.
      a survey
5. 5.

   What’s the main idea of the passage?

   1. A.
      The Diaoyu Islands belong to China since ancient times
   2. B.
      The Japanese government “bought” the Diaoyu Islands
   3. C.
      Tourists canceled (取消) the tours to Japan becauese of the Diaoyu Islands issue
   4. D.
      Last year, many tourists went to Japan on organized tours

Dear Mary :

Thank you for your last letter. I’m happy to know that you will spend your holiday in Hawaii(夏威夷)this summer .You said you wanted to know something about Hawaii.

Hawaii has always been a magic name to people who like travelling because of the scenery(景色) .People from all over the world dream of seeing the beautiful islands. It’s always one of their dreams to watch the sun going down. At weekends , my family and I often watch the sunset at the seaside. It’s really exciting.

Hawaii is a fun place to go. Long long ago, the first people went to Hawaii in a small boat . They found the place quite beautiful. But it was difficult for travelers to go to Hawaii at that time. And there were no big hotels like the ones today. Now things have changed. Lots of nice big hotels have been built in recent years. However, the nice view in Hawaii hasn’t changed much. In the morning , many tourists often take a walk along the water in. At night , they get together to hold parties, chatting and dancing.

Now , you see Hawaii is really a good place to visit. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon.

Yours

Kate

Answer the following questions with No More Than 4 Words

1.Where will Mary spend her holiday this summer ?

2.Why has Hawaii been a magic name to people who like travelling?

3.What do Kate and her family often do at the seaside at weekends?

4.How did the first people go to Hawaii long ago?

5.Who often get together to hold parties, chatting and dancing at night ?