29．Which of the following statements can best express the main idea of the text?

A．The S­A­T is the most important test for the students who want to go to college.

B．Education is not easy in the United States.

C．"Hitting the books" is very important for the students who want to have a bright future

D．The more you want to learn，the more tests you have to pass.

　　30．American children need ________ if they want to study in public school.

A．work hard at their lessons

B．not pay for the education

C．hit the books

D．take many tests

　　31．Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?

A．In America the students have to pass certain tests to continue their education.

B．Young children needn't work hard at their lessons because education is free.

C．Those who fail in the S­A­T cannot go to college.

D．The students must spend a lot of time preparing for the S­A­T.

　　 D

　　Have you ever been to the beautiful country of Holland(荷兰) and its capital Amsterdam?Anyone who has travelled to Amsterdam would probably agree on one thing: Amsterdam"s story is a tale of two cities -- one during the day and a completely different one at night.

When the sun is up, the largest city in the Netherlands sits quietly on the Amstel River. You can rent a bicycle, visit the Van Gogh or Anne Frank museum, or take a water taxi.But when the sun goes down, the party begins. In the big clubs and in coffee shops, tourists gather to hang out, talk about politics and smoke.

　　Several areas of the city clearly show the two worlds that rule Amsterdam. And they're all within a short cab ride of each other. For example, Dam Square attracts daytime sightseers to its festivals, open markets, concerts and other events. Several beautiful and very popular hotels can be found there. And there's the Royal Palace and the Magna Plaza shopping mall.But at night party-seekers come to the square. Hip hop or funk music is heard there. So if you come, be ready to dance. The clubs don't shut down until 4 am.

And while you're there, check out the various inexpensive ways to tour the city. Don't worry about getting lost. Although Dutch is the official language, most people in Amsterdam speak English and are happy to help you with directions.And you'll notice that half the people in the streets are on bicycles they rent .Amsterdam also has a well-planned canal system. For about 10 dollars, you can use the canal bus or water taxi to cruisi(巡游)the "Venice of the North."

The city has a historic past. One impressive (影响深刻的)place to visit is the Anne Frank House on Nine Streets. It was there that the young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary during World War II. Visitors can view Anne's original diary and climb behind the bookcase to the room where she and her family hid from the Nazis for two years.

　　32. What means of transport is not available to visitors in Amserdam?

A. A carriage B. A bike C. A canal bus D. A water taxi

　　33.What can you learn by visiting the Anne Frank House?

A. The wonderful past of Amerserdam.