Foreign visitors are often puzzled (迷惑不解) in Japan because most streets there don’t have names. In Japan, people use landmarks instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is just across the bus stop.”

In the Midwest of America, usually there are not many landmarks. There are no mountains, so people will tell you directions (方向) and distance (距离). In Kansas, for example, people will say, “Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile.”

People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map. They measure (测量) distance by telling time. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,” they answer, “it’s about five minutes from here.” You say, “Yes, but how many miles away is it?” They don’t know.

People in Greece (希腊) sometimes do not even try to give directions because few visitors understand the Greek languages. Instead of giving you the directions, a Greek will often say, “Follow me.” Then he’ll lead you through the streets of the city to the post office.

Sometimes a person doesn’t know the answer to your question. A New Yorker might say, “Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I don’t know.” People in Yucatan think “I don’t know” is not polite. They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A visitor can get very, very lost in Yucatan!

One thing will help you everywhere. You might not understand a person’s words, but maybe you can understand his body language. He or she will usually turn and then point in the correct direction. Go on in that direction, and you may find the post office!

(　 ) 53. What do you think of the word “landmark” mean?

　　　　 A. Street names.　　　　　　　

B. Building names.

　　　　 C. Hotels, markets and bus stops.　

D. Buildings or places which are easily seen (看到).

(　 ) 54. In the passage, ________ countries are mentioned (提到).

　　　　 A. seven　　　　　　　　　　 B. four　　　　　 C. five　　　　　 D. eight

(　 ) 55. The passage mainly tells us that _________.

　　　　 A. there are not many landmarks in the Midwest of America

　　　　 B. we needn’t carry a map for travel

　　　　 C. there’re different ways to give directions in different parts of the world

　　　　 D. people give directions in the same way in different parts of the world

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1.— Have you ever seen the film Mr Beans ?

—______. I plan to see it this weekend ?

A. Yes, I have  B. No, I don't  C. Never

2.—What do you think of the talk show ?

—______.I fell asleep when I was watching it .

A. Exciting  B. Boring  C. Not bad

3.—Would you like to tell me the way to the station ?

—Sorry, ______.

A .this way  B. I'm a new comer ,too  C. It's on the right

4.—Would you mind moving the desk ?I can't get there .

—______. I will do it right away .

A. Yes, I do  B. No, not at all  C. Of course

5.—Excuse me ,how can I get to Beijing West Station ?

—______.

A. It's a long way to go   B. It takes an hour by taxi  

C. The Bus No.12 will take you there .

(一)录音中有五个句子，每个句子听一遍，然后从每小题A、B、C中选出能对每个句子做适当反应的答语  
1. A. Thank you. B. With pleasure. C. Very well.
2. A. I\'ll do that. B. Yes, please. C, The same to you.
3. A. Yes, you are right.    B. I\'m glad you like it. C. Never mind.
4. A. Sorry, I don\'t know. B. Certainly. Good idea. D. Sure.  No problem.
5. A. That\'s right. B. You are welcome. C. I\'m afraid I can\'t.
(二)录音中有五组对话，听对话两遍后，从每小题A、B、C三个选项中，选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。
7. Who will receive the present?
A. Bob. B. Bob\'s father. C. Bob\'s mother.
8. Where does the conversation happen?
A. At a meeting.  B. At dinner. C. At a party.
9. How will they go home?
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car.
10. What does the woman want to know? She wants to know .
A. what the man usually does after work
B. what the man does with the most of his money
C. how much money the man makes
(三)录音中有一段对话，听对话两遍后，从每小题A、B、C三个选项中，选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。
11. Where is the new sports centre?
A. Near Straight Road.
B. On Long Street.
C. Beside the station.
12. What sport can\'t people do now at the sports centre?
A. Table tennis. B. Volleyball. C. Swimming.
13. How much should you pay for a year-ticket if you are 16?
A. $,40. B. $ 50. C. $ 60.
14. Why will they go to the sports centre next Friday?
A. They won\'t have any classes.
B. They can play there longer.
C. The tickets will be cheaper.
15. What\'s the relationship(关系) between the two speakers?
A. Schoolmates. B. Workmates. C. Twins.
(四)录音中有一篇短文，听短文两遍后，从每小题A、B、C三个选项中，选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。
16. Who is speaking?
A. An answerphone.     B. A manager. C. A policeman.
17. What is the new phone number?
A. 8478966.     B. 8478698. C. 8478696.
18. What are the business hours of the Travel Office?
A. From 8:00 a. m.  to 5 : 00 p. m.
B. From 9:00 a. m.  to 5 :00 p. m.

C. From 9：00 a. m.   to 6:00 p. m.
19. What present can you get if your holiday costs £500?
A. A travel bag. B. A free ticket. C. A special price.
20. What do we know about the North Seas Travel Office?
A. It\'s a little difficult to find its new address.
B. It gives every traveler a present.
C. It has many holidays at special prices.