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BORDER
CROSSINGS
While there are no restrictions on zhe amount of money that you can bring
across the border.you must report to both the US and Canadian border
services amounts equal to or greater than $10.000.
PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS（免税）ON PURCHASES
AMERICANS RETURNING TO THE US
Less than 48 hours: $ 200 US
48 hours or more: $ 800 US duty-free personal exemption.
next $ 1.000 US at 3%
Including up to 100 cigars and 100 cigarettes.
CANADIANS RETURNING TO CANADA
Less than 24 hours: $ 50 CAN
48 hours or more: $ 400 CAN
Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.
7 days or more: $ 750 CAN
Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR
BORDER CROSSING
LAND OR SEA TO THE US(INCLUDING FERRIES)
A valid passport or passport card, or a NEXUS card.
(A NEXUS card is a Tru

sted Traveler Program that provides quick travel for
pre-approved,low risk travelers through special lanes.)
A recent Washington State, New York or BC driver’s license.
Note: Ch

ildren 15 years of age and younger require only a birth certificate or
copy.(Certified copies are not required but are advised.)
AIR TRAVEL TO THE US
A valid passport, an Air NEXUS card, or a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant
Marine Document.

1.If a Canadian who is on a 7-day trip to New York buys $ 800 CAN worth of goods,how much should he pay tax on when returning home?
A. $ 800 CAN B. $750 CAN C.$ 400 CAN D. $ 50 CAN
2.For an American citizen on a 2-day tour of Canada,how much tax does he have to pay on $ 1.600 US worth of purchases when returning to the US?
A. $ 24 US B. $ 48 US C. $52 US D. $ 200 US
3.What documentation should a couple with a 7-year-old child carry when they drive a car from Canada to America?
A. A BC driver’s license, an Air NEXUS card, and a birth certificate.
B. An Air NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document, and a birth certificate.
C.Two vaild passport crads and a certified copy of a birth certificate.
D. A NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document.,and a certified copy of a birth certificate.

答案

小题1:D
小题2:A
小题3:C

解析

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第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
1. A visitor can apply for a free audio tour_______.
A. in the Courtyard              B. in the State Apartments
C. at the Admission Center        D. at St George’s Chapel
2. What is specially offered to visitors with kids?
A. A security guard.              B. A pushchair.
C. A free toy.                   D. A baby carrier.
3. Who can get re-entry permits?
A. Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle.
B. Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.
C. Visitors buying water from the Courtyard.
D. Visitors eating outside St George’s Chapel.
4. Why arc visitors required to turn off their mobile phones?
A. To ensure the safety of others.
B. To ensure the security of the Castle.
C. To prevent them from disturbing others.
D. To prevent the use of the built-in cameras.
5. In the last part, a “working royal palace” refers to one __________.
A. still being constructed
B. still used by the royal family
C. where the Queen usually works
D. where works of art are on show

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Where to stay in Boswell? The following are some choices for you:

First Hotel. 222 Edward Road. Tel. 414-6433. Number of Rooms: 120.
Price: Single: $ 25; Doulbe $ 35;
Special attractions: Airconditioned rooms, French restaurant, Night club, Swimming pool, Shops; Coffee shop and bar, Telephone, Radio and TV in each room, close to the city center.

Fairview Hotel. 129 North Road. Tel. 591-5620. Number of Rooms: 50.
Price: Single:$ 12; Double: $ 18;
Special Attractions: Close to the airport, Telephone in each room, Bar, Restaurant, Garage, Swimming-pool.

Orchard Hotel. 233 Edward Road. Tel.641-6641. Number of Rooms: 150.
Price: Single: $ 15; Double: $ 20;
Special Attractions: Facing First Hotel, European restaurant, Coffee shop, Dry-cleaning, Shops, TV, Night-club.

Osaka Hotel. 1264 Venning Road. Tel. 643-8206. Number of Rooms: 180.
Price: Single: $ 30; Double: $ 50.
Special Attractions: Air-Conditioned rooms, Japanese and Chinese restaurant, Shops, Swimming pool, Large garden.

49. The number of the room in Osaka Hotel is :
A. 50                                 B. 120                      C. 150                      D. 180
50. If a Japanese traveller likes to eat in French restaurant, _______ is the right place for him to go to.
A. 233 Edward Road                                     B. 1264 Venning Road
C. 222 Edward Road                                             D. 129 North Road
51. Which hotel faces the Orchard Hotel?
A. The First Hotel                            B. The Osaka Hotel
C. The Fairview Hotel                                D. No Hotel
52. If you want to book a cheapest single room, which number will you call?
A. 414-6433                    B. 591-5620           C. 641-6641           D. 643-8206

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Post your problems on the blog and get other bloggers’ advice!

My problem is my parents. They never stop going on about how I should keep my room tidy, keep my hair tidy and wear smart clothes. They even make me do the washing-up after dinner every night! What should I do? Helen, USA		My best friend has suddenly become an ex-friend and I don’t know why! Last week we phoned each other every day and emailed too. But at school on Monday she didn’t look at me or speak to me. I don’t know what I’ve done. Gimbya, India
Hi, Helen. I think you should do what your parents ask. You should respect them. It’s their house you live in and their money you spend. Emily, New Zealand	Why do you think you’re the only one with parents like that? All parents are the same. They don’t understand that fashions have changed in the last 30 years! Tom, America	I feel sorry for you, Gimbya. My best friend did the same to me and I still don’t know the reason. Could you ask another friend to speak to her for you? George, France
Helen, why should your parents do all the housework? You should help around the house. I think it’s OK for students to wear school uniforms. Teenagers should look like teenagers. Simon, Scotland		Don’t worry about it so much! Phone your friend up as usual and she won’t be able to ignore(忽视) you. Everything will be fine. Aisha, Nigeria

45. Helen’s problem is about her ______.
A. classmates             B. study            C. parents           D. room
46. ______ has the same problem as Gimbya.
A. George              B. Aisha             C. Helen                  D. Ali
47. ______ don’t agree with Helen. They think she should change her idea.
A. Tom and Emily                                 B. Emily and Simon
C. Simon and Tom                              D. Aisha and George
48. An ex-friend is a person who is ______.
A. gets along well with others
B. quite helpful when you have any problem
C. ready for asking you for help all the time
D. no longer a good friend as before

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Take a look at the following ads! You may find some useful information you need here!
	A Guitar lessons Experienced musician from Australia. Good at teaching kids for 5 years! For more information, please visit Larry’s website: www.music.com.au
	B Lost dog Medium size, with brown spots and white short hair. Answer you when you call it David. Many thanks for sending it back. Call Susan at 7328059
	Ｃ Taxi driver wanted Full time or part time. Experience and a good knowledge of the city are necessary. English is also a must. Under 45 years old. Call Mr. White at 5132683.
	Ｄ　 Apartment for sale Two bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. Hot water 8:00-18:00. Beautiful sights out of the windows. E-mail: sdgt@yahoo.cn.

45. If you want to have a guitar lesson, you may ________ .
A. call Susan at 7328059                       　　B. surf the website:www.music.com.au
C. telephone Mr. White at 5132683                 D. e-mail sdgt@yahoo.cn
46. Who is the owner of the lost dog?
A. Mr. White                  B. Larry                       C. Susan                D. David
47. If you want the job as a taxi driver, you should ________.
A. master at least three languages                        B. know the city very well
C. be an experienced driver                                 D. both B and C
48. Which information about the apartment is not mentioned in the table?
A. It has a beautiful view.                                  B. It has hot water in the daytime.
C. It has three floors.                                      D. It has a kitchen.

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第二节信息匹配 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请把答案填写在答题卡上将对应题号上。(选E项，在答题卡上将A,B涂黑; 选F项，在答题卡上将C,D涂黑) 　　
　　首先，请阅读下列应用文：

A．Discover
Newsmagazine of science devoted to the wonders and stories of modern science, written for the educated general reader. Published by Disney Magazine Publishing CO., Discover tells many of the same stories professionals read in Scientific American. A truly delightful family science magazine, each issue brings to light new and newsworthy topics to make dinnertime and water-cooler conversations interesting.
　　

B． WORLD TRAVEL
This weekly magazine can bring the world to your home. Have you ever wondered what the Chinese eat for breakfast? Did you know that the Sahara Desert is getting bigger every year? This fascinating magazine, full of color photographs, is your window on the world.

C．Self
Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., Self is a handbook devoted to women’s overall physical and mental health. Every issue contains usable articles such as “Style Lab”, in which wearable clothes are mixed and matched on non-models and the “Eat-Right Road Map”, with tips on how to eat properly.
　　

D．FOREIGN PARTS

The weekly magazine tells what you need to know if you’re thinking of traveling. Helpful advice on what to pack and what to buy once you’re there. Lots of colour photos to help you choose the best hotel, the cheapest flights and a special guide to different climates each week.

E. Wired
This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers and professionals in the computer, business, design and education industries. Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc, Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people’s lives.

F. EUROPE NEWS
The weekly magazine keeps you in touch with what’s happening. Filled with facts and figures about almost everything you can think of, plus articles by our regular writers on the week’s most interesting new stories. Special back page sums up the news for the busy readers.

请阅读以下读者的信息，然后匹配读者和他/她最适合的杂志：
61. Bill travels a lot when he was younger. Now that he has stopped his work, he enjoys reading about foreign people, places and customs even if he has already visited that part of the world.
62. Emi is a university student studying Italian and Politics. She doesn’t have much time to read anything very detailed but she is looking for something with plenty of news and information.
63. Ben serves as an assistant to the general manager of an American company in Los Angeles. He is very interested in management and the use of high technology.
64. Up till now Brigitte has never traveled far so this year she has decided to go abroad for the first time. The travel agent suggests that she should read about various countries first before choosing her holiday.
65. Susan likes shopping. She is interested in buying clothes and she needs to be offered advice on clothes.

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