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In the United States,train transportation is unpopular compared with cars and airplanes. Most
people like traveling by car or by air.
Officials of the United States Department of Transportation made a study in 2001. The study is
about how many miles Americans traveled by different means of transportation. They only studied
trips longer than 50 miles. The study showed that fifty-six percent of all miles were traveled in
personal vehicle. Forty-one percent were traveled in an airplane. Two percent were traveled in a
bus. And less than one percent of miles were traveled in a train.
Amtrak is the national provider of train transportation in the United States. In the past ten years,
the number of its passengers has increased by eighteen percent. Although the number of passengers
has increased,it is still very small now. In countries such as France,Germany,or Japan,more people
use trains.
There are several reasons why many people __________________________.
Firstly,Americans love to drive their own cars. On highways,cars can travel as fast as trains.
These highways connect all major cities in America. Secondly,many travelers like to be independent.
When they use their own cars they can decide when to travel. Thirdly,many buses travel between
major cities. Bus travel is less costly than train travel.
In a huge country like the United States,cities are far away from each other. In some cases,trave
l from one city to another by train may take more than a day. Airplanes can carry passengers over
long distances much faster. People who do not want to spend long time traveling by train decide to
fly. For these people saving time is the most important thing.
1. What is the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 10 words.)
2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
It"s convenient for people to decide the start-off time when they travel in their own cars.
3. Please fill in the blank in the fourth paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence.( Please answer within 10 words.)
4. What means of transportation do you like best when traveling,trains,cars,or planes? Why? (Please
answer within 30 words)
5. Translate the underlined sentences in the last paragraph into Chinese.
答案
2. When they use their own cars they can decide when to travel．
3. don"t like to travel by train
4. Usually I"d like to travel by car, because I can decide when to travel．
If it is a long distance, I"ll travel by air, because it is faster．
5. 那些不想花长时间坐火车旅行的人就决定乘飞机,对这些人来说,节约时间是最重要的.
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and greed has been increasingly fierce and there have been many casualties, but desire has tired too
many people and we find that the populated areas of the twenty-first century have lost hope for the
boring symphony of selfishness. Now I have several suggestions that will get you back on your feet,
so that you can continue walking down the road of life with your head held high, arm in arm with
your fellow man as equal.
Money isn’t everything. There exists a common understanding that everything around us is
measured by money and an assumption that the meaning of life is to make as much of it as humanly
possible, so that you can live a comfortable and luxurious life. It is clear that money is indeed necessary
to get through life, whether spent on food or shelter, but the air we breathe and the love we share are
both free and extremely rewarding. Too many people die alone, only to be remembered for their full
bank accounts or their shocking debts, so we must be remembered for our kindness to others and
contributions to society.
Share with others. A miser is a person who cares extremely about their wealth and takes from
everyone everything, with only one thing in their mind that they demand more. Not only are misers
hated by the people surrounding them, but they are also the death of many men. Some of us will
never admit that they take far more than they give. We are supposed to give a little, even if we receive
nothing in return. Show generosity to your friends, co-workers, family, neighbors and you will be on
your way to removing the greed from your life.
Act unselfishly. We must learn to act unselfishly for people and help whoever in need, not because
doing so makes us feel superior, not to expect something in return either, but because it helps them
survive, which makes them feel connected with the world, with a smile on their face and a strong
need to give to others. By acting unselfishly, we will teach others how to act unselfishly too. Next
time you stick your neck out for a selfish miser, be optimistic and think that maybe he will learn to
pay it forward by following your example.
| The current （1） ____▲ | Nowadays selfishness and greed have controlled our life, the battle of which have been much (2) ▲ | |
| How to remove the greed from your life | Have a right (3) ____▲ towards money | lIt’s (4) ▲ thought that everything us is measured by money and we are supposed o try our best to make more money to live a life of (5) ▲ and luxury. (6) ▲ as money is, the air we breathe and the love we share are both free and extremely important. |
| Share with others | lPeople dislike those who are extremely (7) ____▲ about their wealth and take far more than they give. Be (8) ▲ to your friends, co-workers, family and neighbors. | |
| Do unselfish acts | Help anyone who needs help without expecting | |
| 阅读理解。 | ||
| Have you ever been to a wedding and simply loved the bride"s bouquet (花束)? More than likely some part of it was the Hawaiian Wedding Plant. This exotic(外国的) houseplant can be enjoyed by anyone, not just brides. With a little proper attention and carefully planning on location, this foreign houseplant, native to Madagascar, can be brought into the home where it can become an interesting focus. Caring for the Hawaiian Wedding Plant is not much different than that of any other houseplants being in your home. The basic requirements of water, soil, light and a good fertilizer are required for this beautiful, exotic houseplant. The only difference between this type of houseplant and others is the amount of the basic requirements that it needs to survive and perform beautifully. During the growing season, it requires its soil moist(潮湿的), but when winter rolls around, it needs its soil to be kept drier. Hawaiian Wedding Plants should also be potted in welldrained soil and placed in a location that receives full sun to bright shade. Mist the foliage(叶子) daily and feed this plant every two to three weeks with a slowrelease fertilizer for acidloving plants. Prune(修剪) in early spring, even as early as February. The most special feature of it is its long lasting blooms combined with fabulous fragrance(奇妙的 芳香). The Hawaiian Wedding Plant blooms the heaviest in the spring months, but has been known to bloom in any warm months, so do not be surprised to find blooms most anytime of the year except maybe in the dead of winter. When they do bloom, seedpods(豆荚) will often form and should be allowed to dry while on the vine(藤). Do not pick these seedpods too early and expect to use the seeds for propagation(繁殖). After the seedpods have been allowed to dry on the vine, the seeds can be planted in welldraining soil and kept moist until new Hawaiian Wedding Plants begin to grow. Everyone can enjoy the Hawaiian Wedding Plant, no matter what of green thumb the gardener may be lucky enough to have. With a little attention, this beautiful, fragrant flowering exotic houseplant will be enjoyable for many years to come, not just when attending a wedding. | ||
| 1. Why does the author mention wedding and bouquet in the first paragraph? | ||
| A. To introduce a Hawaiian wedding. B. To attract the readers" interest. C. To show the beauty of the flower. D. To teach the readers to choose proper bouquets. | ||
| 2. The Hawaiian Wedding Plant comes from ________. | ||
| A. Hawaii B. China C. Madagascar D. Alaska | ||
| 3. Which of the following are the growing conditions of Hawaiian Wedding Plant? a. Wet soil. b. Lots of fertilizer. c. Proper sunshine. d. Much room. | ||
| A. a, c B. a, b C. b, c D. a, d | ||
| 4. What does the underlined phrase "in the dead of winter" in Paragraph 4 probably mean? | ||
| A. At the end of winter. B. At the beginning of winter. C. In the whole winter. D. In the coldest part of winter. | ||
| 阅读理解。 | ||
| As you grow rapidly through your teenage years, you will experience a lot of changes. The changes may seem difficult. __1__Don"t panic! You will deal successfully with them! You are a young adult now! With more responsibility, you will find more freedom to make your own choices. This is a time to be well informed about making choices. In this way you can make healthy balanced decisions. __2__ You may already know your career path or you may have no idea at all what you want to do. Both situations are fine! Work hard and the right opportunity will present itself to you. Young adulthood means greater freedom and more choices. __3__ But try not to shut your family out of your life. You should learn to think of others even though you are old enough to look after yourself. It is also perfectly natural at this time for you to spend more time with your friends than your family. __4__ A true friend will stand by you no matter what happens. This period is a part of the life cycle. There are some people who will be with you throughout life"s journey. There will be some people with whom you part and go separate way. Leaving school can be hard. The reality is that you may not even see all of your classmates again. You are a young adult. It is your life. No one can live it for you. __5__ So making the right choices will be important to you. Life is for living. Enjoy your life wisely! | ||
| A．Choose your friends wisely. B．They will help shape the future. C．They may seem to happen quickly. D．You will probably want to be independent. E．You may appreciate what you have in your own life. F．The choices that you make from now on will be your choices. G．Your family has been with you since you came into this world. | ||
| 阅读理解 | ||
| San Francisco is a spectacular city. It is famous for its steep hills, its earthquakes and the prison island of Alcatraz, but its most famous landmark is the Golden Gate Bridge. This is one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. It has a simple, graceful shape, and is painted in an attractive orange. Work on the Golden Gate Bridge started in 1933 and continued for the next four years. The total cost of the bridge was US$35 million. At that time, its span of 1,200 meters made the Golden Gate Bridge the longest suspension(悬浮) bridge in the world. The bridge is 2.7 kilometers long and, at the middle point, 70 meters above the water of San Francisco Bay. The main cables that hold the bridge are one meter in diameter. The bridge can safely withstand(抵挡) winds of up to 160 kilometers an hour, and it can sway(摇摆) as much as 8 meters in strong winds. On Thursday, May 27, 1937, 200,000 people walked across the bridge to mark its opening. People are still allowed to walk across: it takes about half an hour each way. It is worth the effort. As you cross, you understand the engineering skill that went into the construction of the bridge. You also get wonderful views of San Francisco and the Bay Area. The Golden Gate Bridge has been the scene of many events since it was completed. It was shaken by the earthquake of 1989. Daredevil(喜欢冒险的) pilots have flown their planes under it. Sadly, too, some people have taken their own lives by jumping from the bridge. But throughout its history, the Golden Gate Bridge has been the symbol of San Francisco, like the Temple of Heaven symbolizes Beijing and the Eiffel Tower symbolizes Paris | ||
| 1. How many things make San Francisco famous? | ||
| A. Two (its history and its present). B. Three (steep hills, earthquakes, the prison island of Alcatraz). C. Four (Golden Gate Bridge, steep hills, earthquakes, the prison island of Alcatraz). D. Five (the orange color of the bridge, the shape of the bridge, steep hills, earthquakes, the prison island of Alcatraz). | ||
| 2. The Golden Gate Bridge has been there for ______ years. | ||
| A. less than 70 B. more than 70 C. about 15 D. about 50 | ||
| 3. What is TRUE about the bridge? | ||
| A. It was greatly damaged by the earthquake in 1989. B. It can fight back strong winds of up to 180 kilometers an hour. C. It has caused many deaths since its opening. D. It is the symbol of the history of San Francisco. | ||
| Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It is in the Himalayan Mountains between Nepal and China, and it is 8 900 meters high. Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay from Nepal were the first people ever to climb Mount Everest. They climbed it in 1953. Men from several different countries climbed it after that. Jumko Tabei, a Japanese from Hokkaido, was the first woman to make this difficult climb. A Tokyo newspaper television organized the climb in 1975. They chose fifteen women from mountaineering (登山) clubs to go to Nepal. The group climbed for several days. Then there was an avalanche (雪崩). The heavy ice and snow injured ten of the women. They had to stop climbing, the other five women continued. Only Ms. Tabei was able to climbing the last 70 meters. She was standing on the top of the world. She was the first woman there. Ms. Tabei was 35 years old at the time. She is 1 meter 50 centimeters and weighs 42 kilograms. She says that she is an ordinary housewife. She started climbing mountains in 1960. She climbed every mountain in Japan. Then she climbed Mount Annapurna, another high mountain in the Himalayas. Finally she climbed the world"s highest mountain. When she reached the top, she thought, "I"m at the top and I"m glad that I"m at the top." Then she climbed back down the mountain. | ||
| 1.Ms. Tabei was great because _________. | ||
| A. she was the first one ever to climb Mount Everest B. she had climbed every mountain in Japan C. she was the first woman that climbed the world"s highest mountain D. she had climbed many mountains though she was small and young | ||
| 2. "The heavy ice and snow injured ten of the women." The word "injured "means ________. | ||
| A. killed B. hurt C. buried D. froze | ||
| 3. Which of the following is true? | ||
| A.None of the group reached the top of Mount Everest. B. Ms. Tabei was one of the other five women who reached the top of Mount Everest. C. The other five women reached the top of Mount Everest but Ms. Tabei was the first one. D. Ms. Tabei was the  only one of the group who reached the top of Mount Everest. | ||
| 4. Ms. Tabei had practiced climbing for _________ years. | ||
| A. fifteen B. twenty-two C. thirteen D. ten | ||