Traffic solutions (PIII)

Choose the best answer:

1. According to the article, some British people, like the upper class woman, think that ______.

A. buses are inconvenient

B. bus services are unnecessary

C. having a car is a sign of success

D. only the upper class should have cars

2. Which of the following measures is taken by transport authorities in the UK to solve city center congestion?

A. The development of cycle hire schemes.

B. Increasing the number of parking spaces in the city center.

C. Installing light rail or tramway systems in out-of-town areas.

D. Banning commuters from traveling alone during rush hour.

3. The author mentions the example of Boris Johnson in the last paragraph to ______.

A. express his respect for the mayor of London

B. point to the growing popularity of cycling to work in the West

C. criticize Beijing commuters for abandoning their bicycles for cars

D. show that cars are still the most common means of transportation for famous people in Britain

4. Which of the following might the writer agree with?

A. The British prime minister should give up his limousine.

B. Beijing commuters should learn from British commuters.

C. British solutions to public transport problems are inadequate.

D. Many car owners need to change their attitudes if the traffic problem is to be solves.

 

There are limits (P4)

根据文章内容在表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。

 

Topic The movie Limitless

Problems Eddie is facing •He is experiencing a writer’s

1. _____– being unable to write anything before his 2. ______;

•His girlfriend 3. _____ up with him.

How his problems are

4. ______ •A drug dealer gives Eddie some NZT pills that allow the 5. ______ of 100 percent of the brain, which changes his life 6. ______;

•He can recall everything and 7. ______ events;

•He is soon 8. ______ on by a powerful Wall Street company.

Risks for Eddie •A pill only 9. ______ a day or two, so more pills are needed;

•The pills have 10. ______ effects: He starts making memory mistakes and his mind fails to control his body.

 

When did we first ... (P5)

Choose the best answer:

1. What is the purpose of studying body lice?

A. To find the relationship between human beings and lice.

B. To draw a gene map of the lice family.

C. To find out more about lice evolution.

D. To date the beginning of human clothing.

2. According to Reed’s research, when did humans start to wear clothes?

A. 170,000 years ago.

B. 70,000 years ago.

C. 800,000 years ago.

D. 240,000 years ago.

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Surprisingly, some clothing has survived well.

B. Human beings once walked naked.

C. Humans started to wear clothes once they moved out of Africa.

D. Body lice existed long before humans started to wear clothes.

 

Fight for what you ... (P6)

Choose the best answer:

1. What was Monty Roberts’ dream when he was very young?

A. To be a writer.

B. To be a horse trainer.

C. To run a horse ranch.

D. To raise funds with horses.

2. The teacher marked the boy’s paper with an “F” because ______.

A. there were many mistakes

B. the paper was too long but without detail

C. he thought the boy wrote it just for fun

D. he thought the boy’s goal was impractical

3. How did Monty react to his teacher’s advice?

A. He made some changes to his paper. B. He stuck to his own idea.

C. He became more realistic.

D. He worked harder for a better grade.

4. What idea does the story try to convey?

A. The road to success is often paved with failure.

B. For kids to grow teachers must encourage them.

C. A realistic and down-to-earth person is more likely to succeed.

D. Don’t be afraid to dream big, but you must be determined.

 

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

“We’ve been good friends for so many years. And I don’t think you 1 to do that ...” I said to myself, looking at Jack, my friend who was running across the 2 field.

How I 3 I could join them! But it was impossible because of the pain in my left foot, 4 by Jack.

I first met Jack in a football match in the elementary school. When my team looked as if we were 5 , Jack, who was watching, volunteered to join us. He was so confident and skilled that we won. 6 , Jack and I often 7 together and became best friends.

But something happened before an important football match between Class 6 and my class. My class had so many good players that we had to 8 the best ones. Jack and I were in 9 team. The match was close in the first half. I saw my chance and was ready to score a goal. Suddenly, Jack 10 me. He slid to stop the ball, but collided (碰撞) with my left foot. I knew I had lost the 11 to score and was carried off the field. But what really hurt me was that Jack didn’t say sorry. 12 when some of my teammates said he did it on purpose to 13 me from scoring, I felt even depressed.

Now I stand here, with tears in my eyes. I don’t want to 14 those words but I don’t know how to persuade myself they are 15 . Then everything changes when Jack scores and wins! How excited I am!

While I am still 16 in excitement, someone pats my shoulder. It is Jack, with a smile on his face. “I’m sorry that you can not join in because of my 17 . But you see, Jason, we 18 them! No matter whether you joined in or not, you’ve made a contribution. Come on, let’s celebrate!” Suddenly, I am 19 by the players. The sunshine is so bright that I close my eyes. Riding high above my teammates, I feel so happy. And I know the 20 between Jack and me will last forever.

1. A. had B. decided on

C. meant D. managed

2. A. basketball B. volleyball

C. badminton D. football

3. A. wish B. hope

C. expect D. dream

4. A. knocked B. caused

C. hurt D. damaged

5. A. lost B. winning

C. leading D. beaten

6. A. As before B. What’s more

C. In this way D. From then on

7. A. played B. worked

C. performed D. competed

8. A. replace B. elect

C. decide on D. consist of

9. A. opposite B. the same

C. different D. equal

10. A. ran into B. ran to

C. ran across D. ran away

11. A. way B. chance

C. support D. time

12. A. But B. However

C. And D. For

13. A. break B. interrupt

C. make D. keep

14. A. believe B. say

C. deny (否认) D. hear

15. A. right B. false

C. true D. bad

16. A. lost B. fallen

C. caught D. drawn

17. A. score B. pride

C. reason D. carelessness

18. A. win B. beat

C. strike D. hit

19. A. raised up B. pulled away

C. picked up D. pushed off

20. A. friendship B. understanding

C. membership D. friendliness

Reading

D1

1. 1) She wants to have eight children from all over the world.

2) She likes to have muscles.

3) She wears make-up and changes clothes every day.

2. She wants to show she is strong and it’s good for a woman to be strong.

3. But now, it just seems normal, even though I haven’t adopted that practice myself.

4. 我觉得照顾别人是我的天性。

D2 CBDC D3 BBAC

D4 CDCA

D5 1-5 CACDB 6-10 DABCB