In the zoo, come and see the Indian elephants and the new tigers from America. The bears are waiting to meet you. And the monkeys from China are waiting to throw things at you. The lovely dogs from Australia are waiting to laugh at you .And the giraffes from Zambia are waiting to look down on you.

（     ） 11. How many kinds of animals are talked in the passage ?

A. Four       B. Five         C. Six          D. Seven

(      )  12.Now Mr .Smith is in the zoo with his two sons, one aged 14 and the other 10, how much are the tickets together ?

A. ﹩4.00    B. ﹩2.00        C. ﹩3.00        D. ﹩1.00

(     )   13.Which of the following is the visiting time ?

A.9:30 a.m. Monday          B.3:30 p.m. Tuesday

C.3:30 p.m. Saturday          D.8:30. a.m. Sunday.

(     )   14.From the passage we can guess the animal “giraffes” must be very ____________.

A. fat        B. long           C. tall            D. strong

(     )   15.Which of the following can we do in the zoo ?

A. To take a few nice photos. 

B. To give some food to the dogs.

C. To touch the monkeys on the head

D. To throw things everywhere.

Shopping in Singapore is really a pleasure for tourists. The Great Singapore Sale is held every year, usually during the summer months. Singapore’s famous shopping stores welcome a great number of visitors from all over the world. Their shopping hours last till midnight. During this time, nice and cheap goods are on sale for tourists to choose from. Tourists can also try delicious foods there and experience the Singaporean nightlife.
Certain stores offer discounts of up to 70 percent or even higher if people use their credit（信用）cards. For tourists that hold a special Tourist Card, they can enjoy a lot of benefits(好处), such as discounts on watches, jewellery and cosmetics (化妆品). The card also gives discounts when you visit local attractions such as Singapore Zoo.
It is well worth checking out in the different shopping districts of Singapore during this 8-week Shopping Marathon. Orchard Road is surely the best place for shopping in the city. A large number of restaurants and clubs can be found in this area. Marina Bay includes both big department stores（百货商店） as well as small shops, so everything you would want to buy can be found here.
Advice for tourists planning to enjoy this festival of shopping: travel light and take a comfortable pair of shoes with you, for you are sure to do a lot of walking and return with your bags much heavier.
【小题1】 You will see the Great Singapore Sale if you go to Singapore in ________.

Shopping in Singapore is really a pleasure for tourists. The Great Singapore Sale is held every year, usually during the summer months. Singapore’s famous shopping stores welcome a great number of visitors from all over the world. Their shopping hours last till midnight. During this time, nice and cheap goods are on sale for tourists to choose from. Tourists can also try delicious foods there and experience the Singaporean nightlife.
Certain stores offer discounts of up to 70 percent or even higher if people use their credit（信用）cards. For tourists that hold a special Tourist Card, they can enjoy a lot of benefits(好处), such as discounts on watches, jewellery and cosmetics (化妆品). The card also gives discounts when you visit local attractions such as Singapore Zoo.
It is well worth checking out in the different shopping districts of Singapore during this 8-week Shopping Marathon. Orchard Road is surely the best place for shopping in the city. A large number of restaurants and clubs can be found in this area. Marina Bay includes both big department stores（百货商店） as well as small shops, so everything you would want to buy can be found here.
Advice for tourists planning to enjoy this festival of shopping: travel light and take a comfortable pair of shoes with you, for you are sure to do a lot of walking and return with your bags much heavier.

1. 1.

   You will see the Great Singapore Sale if you go to Singapore in ________.

   1. A.
      January
   2. B.
      August
   3. C.
      May
   4. D.
      November
2. 2.

   We can learn from the passage that ________.

   1. A.
      the Great Singapore Sale is held twice a year
   2. B.
      the Shopping Marathon lasts for more than two months
   3. C.
      Orchard Road is Singapore’s best shopping street
   4. D.
      Marina Bay is a lonely street with small shops
3. 3.

   Why are tourists advised to travel light if they want to enjoy the shopping festival?

   1. A.
      They will buy many goods and have to do lots of walking.
   2. B.
      It is not safe for them to take heavy bags with them.
   3. C.
      There is heavy traffic in the shopping districts of Singapore.
   4. D.
      Travelling with too many things is not allowed in Singapore.