choice, take half of it! It's always a big problem to take too many things, and anyway if necessary, you can buy what you need in America. Things like jeans, T-shirts and other clothes are good buys in the US. If you hunt around you can usually find something on sale.

　　　Whatever baggage you take, make sure it is easy to take. Getting on and off buses and trains, even just changing planes, can be a test if your bags are too heavy or too many. The best way is to take one holdall, like a suitcase or a backpack, and then a smaller bag. Even when you have to check in your holdall, at the airport or bus station, you can keep all your money and documents by your side. It is also a good idea to keep a change of clothing in your shoulder bag in case your suitcase or backpack gets lost by an airline or a bus company.

　　　The means you choose to travel around the US will depend on your money, you time and something else. Since there are certain discounts available to travelers who buy their tickets outside the US, it is a good idea to make travel plans before you go. Also, when you buy your tickets outside the US, you save the eight percent sales tax. Travel is like everything else in America---you have to shop around for the best busy. Never be afraid to ask for the cheapest fare. The clerk seldom offers you the cheapest one.

　　　12．What is the writer's idea about what to take while travelling abroad?

　　　A．Take as many clothes as possible

　　　B．Take as few things as you can

　　　C．Take only your tickets and money

　　　D．Take whatever you can use in different situations.

　　　13．The writer thinks travelers had better put their money and documents in ____________.

　　　A．a suitcase B．a backpack

　　　C．a shoulder bag D．a coat pocket

　　　14．From the last paragraph we can learn that ______________.

　　　A．travelling around the US will cost you little money

　　　B．clerks always show you the cheapest things

　　　C．asking prices is not good manners in the US

　　　D．buying tickets outside the US is cheaper

　　　15．The passage is mainly about some advice about_____________.

　　　A．travelling in America

　　　B．shopping in America

　　　C．the means to travel around the US

　　　D．the ways to save money in the US

二、七选五

　　　Daily to-do lists can help you get focused and organized. Follow these tips to create a good to-do list.

　　　Notice the order.

　　　It may help you to develop some sort of system for your to-do list. 16．you can even use a number system and mark them from 1 to 5. Items that are marked 1 might be done later, while the 5s are tasks you should deal with first.

　　　Reduce the list.

　　　17．. If you have 15 minutes to spare, find something on the list that you can complete in that time period. You may think that 15 minutes is not enough to do something, but several 15 minutes add up to something huge.

　　　Add in something fun.

　　　Yourto-do list is no doubt full of things you may not like. That's why adding in fun activities and tasks should also be important. A fun item doesn't feel like work. It may even feel like a break. 18． .

　　　Don't list too much.

　　　It's important not to overwhelm yourself. 19． . If there's too much on your plate or you have to work too fast, you can't possibly enjoy yourself and you'll only end up being frustrated and overwhelmed.

　　　20． .

　　　Your list needs to be organized in a way that makes you feel comfortable. There are many choices nowadays. However, the old-fashioned pen and paper method may work best for you. You can also use the Internet or even your cell phone to keep your list organized.

　　　A.Keep it organized.

　　　B.Avoid too much stress.

　　　C.Write it the night before.

　　　D.Certainly every item on the list can't be equally important.

　　　E.You need to complete talks or part of tasks one step at a time.

　　　F.When you return to the less interesting items, you'll be more active to get them done.

　　　G.Everything that goes on your to-do list should be something important that you need to do.

三、完形填空

When I was younger I developed an interest in stories of magic. I ___21___ books where wizards (巫师) and fighters ___22___ the powers of darkness in strange worlds. I was very happy when they ___23___ to bring peace and happiness to their lands in the end. Like most of the readers of these stories I secretly