听第二篇短文，回答第 16 至 20 小题。
(
)16. When is the high tourist season in England?
A. June and July.
B. July and August.
C. August and September.
(
)17. When is the holiday period of state schools in England?
A. From about mid-July to the end of August.
B. From mid-July to mid-August.
C. From early-July to mid-August.
(
)18. Where do people prefer to stay for holidays?
A. In boarding houses.
B. In rented houses.
C. In hotels.
(
)19. What may British people refuse to do?
A. Talk about their holidays.
B. Try new places to take holidays.
C. Change the time of their holidays.
(
)20. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The rooms in hotels are cheap during the holidays.
B. Many people enjoy spending their holidays on the coast.
C. The British people don't like to talk about holiday experiences.
