I sent a telegram to New York and it cost me $50.

听力原文： A new report finds that tourism to New York City rose by six percent in 2007. An estimated 8.5 million visitors came from overseas, even as international travel to other American destinations declined. Victoria Cavaliere reports from VOA's New York Bureau that the weakened dollar made New York an appealing destination for many foreign tourists.

A report released by New York City tourism officials this month found that a record number of visitors came to New York City in 2007. More than 46 million people vacationed in the "Big Apple," spending around ＄ 28 billion last year.

Many foreign tourists chose to visit New York--the most expensive U. S. city--because the weakened dollar made hotels, food and entertainment more affordable.

How many overseas visitors traveled to New York city in 2007?

A．6 million.

B．8.5 million.

C．46 million.

D．28 million.

A. Can you say for a second time?

B. Pardon?

C. I don't understand anything.

D. I'm sorry.

John: Mary isn't going to New York next week.

Rose: ______

听力原文：M: Good morning, madam. Can I help you?

W: Yes, thanks. I want to go to New York and I'm not sure of the best way to get there.

M: Well, you can get there by the long distance bus. It costs only 20 dollars.

W: Mm, that's not bad. How long does it take to get there?

M: It takes you about ten hours.

W: Ten hours? That's a long time.

M: Yeah. But you can go at night, and you can get some sleep on the way.

W: That's terrible. I can't sleep well when sitting up.

What does the woman want to do?

A．To find out the best way to New York.

B．To find out information on traveling by bus.

C．To find out the cheapest way to get to New York.

听力原文：W: Excuse me. I want to remit ＄2000 to New York. How can I do it?

M: Firstly, you should buy an order sheet.

W: Yes. Give me an order sheet then, Please.

M: Please write the amount of money in the first column.

W: Ok, thank you.

M: Put your name and address in the next two columns, please.

W: Ok. How shall I know if the payee receives the remittance?

M: You can have the remittance with A. R.

How much money will the woman remit?

A．＄1000.

B．＄2000.

C．＄2200.

听力原文：Woman: I have made a reservation for a flight to New York for next week. And I have to pass on the details of this flight to my American friend so that he can book a room for me during my business visit, So could you tell me what time it is in New York?

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