his parents and his five-year-old brother, he has to pay ______.

A. ＄8.5

B. ＄12

C. ＄13.5

D. ＄16

6. Which of the following statements about Gateway Arch is TRUE？

A. It was built in three years.

B. You can see the city clearly on the top of the Arch.

C. It is the largest of the country’s National Monuments.

D. President Jefferson was buried there.

7. If you plan to visit St. Louis Zoo, you can go there ______.

A. at 8:30 am in summer

B. at 5:30 pm in autumn

C. on Christmas

D. on New Year

C

From Japan to Indonesia, a certain kind of pop culture is very hot. But it doesn’t come from Hollywood —it’s Hallyu （韩流）, the wave of Korean pop culture that has washed over Asia. It has influenced everything from music to television. And thanks to the Internet and social media, it’s now spreading worldwide.

South Korea produces all types of entertainment, the most popular being music, soap operas and films. What makes Hallyu so hot in Asia？One reason is that its products are of high quality and much cheaper than western products. Another reason is that eastern cultures are similar to each other, although there are language differences.

Korean pop music, or “K-pop”, ranks the first everywhere. Fans love the songs and the attractive stars. Companies like SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment help many K-pop stars, such as Super Junior, Big Bang and Rain, to succeed. They are not only