One thing that every dog needs to know how to do is sit. Teaching a dog to sit is probably the easiest trick in the book. Dogs learn to sit by praise. You must first introduce them to what sitting is.

   Gently place your hand over the top part of their bottoms and gently push down. Once you have got them into the sitting position, say “sit”. Now, make sure that they have sat down and give them a treat for praise. Wait a while before doing it again because each time you do it, you will be rewarding them for it.

   Using treats while training your dog to sit will help him or her learn a lot easier. He or she might think, “Okay I get it, so when I sit, I get a treat!” So in the beginning, give your dog a treat every time they sit. At first, when you are training your dog to sit, they will feel puzzled. This is very normal because sitting is new to them. Dogs favor routine(常规), and once sitting becomes a part of their daily routine, it will be something that they truly enjoy doing for their owners when asked.

   Young puppies are often the easiest to train to sit. Sitting is a simple and easy command that can be taught to any dog. Older dogs may learn a bit more slowly, but this is simply because they have got into much more of a routine. Do not think that your older dog cannot learn how to sit. It just takes time.

If you are having a seemingly difficult time teaching your dog to sit, you may need to go to your nearest library and rent a book on your particular dog family. Different dogs have different tempers. What is normal of one dog may not be so true for others. There are many things that will decide whether your dog has an easy time learning how to sit, but most of it will be up to you.

1. The most important thing in training a dog is _____

   A. trick             B. praise                      C. order                       D. treat

2. Young puppies are easier to train to sit because ______.

   A. they are cleverer than older dogs          

B. they haven’t got into much of a routine

   C. they are different from old dogs in temper 

D. they enjoy doing what their owners tell them to

3. We can know from the text that ______.

   A. dogs, whether young or old, can be taught to sit only

   B. dogs will sit when their owners pat them on the head

   C. owners do not play an important part in training dogs to sit

   D. different dogs should be treated differently when taught to sit

4. This text is probably taken from ______.

   A. a travel journal    B. a TV guidance    C. a book about pets    D. a research report

 A reader from Brazil recently wrote to us asking for some advice. He’s planning a trip to the United States, and wanted to know about the best places to travel in America. Today, we are going to give you some information which may help you when choosing your destination.

    Each of the 50 states in America has interesting things to offer visitors, but some are more popular than others. Washington, D.C. is famous for its historical places, like the White House and the Lincoln Memorial. Visitors to Los Angeles, California can see the Hollywood Walk of Fame or shop the stores on Rodeo Drive where they may see a star or two. The Grand Canyon in Arizona appeals to hikers, climbers and nature lovers, as does Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

    TripAdvisor is a website where people can write reviews about their travel experiences. Every year, TripAdvisor makes a list of the top 25 cities to visit in the United States. The results are based on the opinions of visitors to the website.

    Brooke Ferencsik of TripAdvisor said the top picks on the list were not surprising. And it’s no secret why New York City was named the number one destination.

    New York City is sometimes called “the city that never sleeps” because it can be very busy. It is an exciting place for many people because there is so much to do. But the city might be too busy for travelers looking for rest and calm. They might want something more like Myrtle Beach, in the state of South Carolina, which made it to number 21 on Trip Advisor’s list.

    “A lot of people come to Myrtle Beach for great weather, it’s a wonderful family vacation spot, the beaches - got the wonderful Atlantic beaches there - there’s a lot of family-friendly parks and water parks.”

    Many people take time off from their jobs in the summer to travel. Because there are many tourists visiting other places, June until August is known as “high season.” Traveling during the high season can be crowded. Hotels, restaurants, and transportation might also be very expensive.

    If you want to save money on a trip, it is a good idea to plan to leave before or after the summer months. These times are known as “shoulder seasons” for travel.

    “If you’re looking for value, try and think about traveling through the shoulder season if it’s possible - the shoulder season being the fall or the spring. The weather is still very good in some of these destinations, and you can get better prices.”

    America’s major cities are still the most popular destinations for visitors. Ferencsik says this is because of the good quality of services they provide tourists.

    “They do a great job of giving travelers what they want when they’re on vacation. I think they kind of cater to every type of traveler need. So whether you’re traveling alone, you’re traveling for business, you’re traveling with your family - whatever it is, those destinations are really tuned in to delivering amazing experiences and just a lot of different opportunities when you’re there.”

1.Lily has great interest in nature and American history. She can visit___________. 

A. The Grand Canyon and Rodeo Drive

B. California and Los Angeles

C. White House and Arizona

D. Washington, D.C and The Grand Canyon

2.Which of the following is NOT true about Myrtle Beach?

A. People can enjoy a wonderful holiday with their family there.

B. It’s a place where people can have rest and calm.

C. It’s on the list of the top 25 cities to visit in the United States.

D. It’s in North Carolina with great weather that attracts tourists.

3.Why does the author suggest traveling through the shoulder seasons?

A. To enjoy good weather in spring and fall.

B. To have good quality of services.

C. To have better value of traveling .

D. To save money and energy.

4.The author write this passage to ___.

A. give some information about the top 25 cities to visit in USA.

B. talk about some American popular places and advice on traveling

C. advise tourists to visit big cities for their good service and opportunities.

D. give advice on saving money and time when traveling in America.

5.This passage may probably be taken from ____.

A. a travel journal B. a magazine

C. News Weekly D. a website

One thing that every dog needs to know how to do is sit. Teaching a dog to sit is probably the easiest trick in the book. Dogs learn to sit by praise. You must first introduce them to what sitting is.

   Gently place your hand over the top part of their bottoms and gently push down. Once you have got them into the sitting position, say “sit”. Now, make sure that they have sat down and give them a treat for praise. Wait a while before doing it again because each time you do it, you will be rewarding them for it.

   Using treats while training your dog to sit will help him or her learn a lot easier. He or she might think, “Okay I get it, so when I sit, I get a treat!” So in the beginning, give your dog a treat every time they sit. At first, when you are training your dog to sit, they will feel puzzled. This is very normal because sitting is new to them. Dogs favor routine(常规), and once sitting becomes a part of their daily routine, it will be something that they truly enjoy doing for their owners when asked.

   Young puppies are often the easiest to train to sit. Sitting is a simple and easy command that can be taught to any dog. Older dogs may learn a bit more slowly, but this is simply because they have got into much more of a routine. Do not think that your older dog cannot learn how to sit. It just takes time.

If you are having a seemingly difficult time teaching your dog to sit, you may need to go to your nearest library and rent a book on your particular dog family. Different dogs have different tempers. What is normal of one dog may not be so true for others. There are many things that will decide whether your dog has an easy time learning how to sit, but most of it will be up to you.

1. The most important thing in training a dog is _____

   A. trick             B. praise                      C. order                       D. treat

2. Young puppies are easier to train to sit because ______.

   A. they are cleverer than older dogs          

B. they haven’t got into much of a routine

   C. they are different from old dogs in temper 

D. they enjoy doing what their owners tell them to

3. We can know from the text that ______.

   A. dogs, whether young or old, can be taught to sit only

   B. dogs will sit when their owners pat them on the head

   C. owners do not play an important part in training dogs to sit

   D. different dogs should be treated differently when taught to sit

4. This text is probably taken from ______.

   A. a travel journal    B. a TV guidance    C. a book about pets    D. a research report