Most Americans look forward to their vacations. Most American employees receive an annual vacation with pay. It is traditional to use this time off for travel. Travelling within the United States is very popular because foreign travel generally takes more time and money. However, those who want to travel outside the USA are free to go almost every where. Obtaining a passport is not difficult. Every year about thirteen million people travel abroad. The most popular periods are during the Summer and the two-week retool break on Christmas and New Year holidays. These periods are so the most crowded and the most expensive time to travel, so people who can adjust their schedules sometimes choose to travel in the autumn. American tourists often travel by car. Most families own a car, and those who do not have a car can rent one. Cars are usually the most economical way to travel, especially for families. It is also fairly fast and convenient. Excellent highways with motels and restaurants nearby connect the nation’s major cities. They enable tourists to travel at a speed of 55 to 66 miles an hour. Tourists that want to travel faster often fly to their destination and then rent a car when they get there.

 1. What do most American employees traditionally use their annual vacations for?

A. Jogging    B. Shopping     C. Travelling     D. Cycling

2. How is it to obtain a passport in the USA?

A. It is easy.    B. It is difficult    C. It is expensive     D. It is time consuming

3. When do many American people travel?

 A. In the autumn     . B. On Thanksgiving.        C. On Christmas and New Year holidays.      D. On Teachers’ Day.

4. How do American tourists often travel?

 A. By car.     B. By bicycle.     D. By motorbike.    D. By plane.

 5. What does the word “They” in paragraph 3 refer to?

 A. Restaurants      B. Highways     C. Motels    D. Major cities