题目内容
Parking has been a problem for drivers for a long time in Taizhou. The Transportation Department(交通部门) is mapping out a new plan for the city’s parking system. There are about 100 thousand cars on the road inTaizhou but only enough parking space to provide room for 15 percent of these vehicles. It is no wonder that local drivers get so worried trying to find a place to park.
The number of the private(私人的) car owners is becoming lager and larger. In March, the city sent out 1,000 private car licenses, the highest number of licenses ever sent out in a month. And prices rose to over 200 yuan, 500 more than in February. Industry experts(专家) say this suggests that local people have a strong, active interest in buying cars.
By the year 2020, the number of cars in Taizhou will probably reach 200 thousand. If one parking lot(停车场) is for each car, then a lot of parking space should be built for these vehicles. The center of Taizhou is most short of parking space. However, experts point out that simply building more parking lots in these areas is not practical and doesn’t solve the problem. The idea of “ Park & Ride” system has been suggested. This means that underground train and city train should be developed quickly. Drivers can leave their vehicles in car parks nearby subway(地铁) and bus stations and then they can ride public transport to go to the city center. Based on this idea, the city will cut down the number of parking lots in the city center and need higher parking fees(费用). But it will build more parking areas near main subway and bus stops.
【小题1】The underlined phrase “ mapping out ” in the first paragraph means _____.
A.making | B.arguing | C.replying | D.comparing |
A.8,500 | B.10,000 | C.15,000 | D.20,000 |
A.The city sent out more private licenses in February. |
B.Less and less people bought cars in March. |
C.The city sent out less private licenses in March. |
D.More and more people are going to buy cars. |
A.send out more private car licenses |
B.build more parking lots near bus stops |
C.encourage people to buy more cars |
D.build more parking areas in the city center |
A.parking problems | B.heavy traffic |
C.pollution in Taizhou | D.building more parking lots in the city center |
【小题1】A
【小题2】C
【小题3】D
【小题4】B
【小题5】A
解析试题分析:本文大意:在台州停车已经很长时间成为司机的问题了, 在台州有大约10万辆车行驶,但最大的停车位数只能满足15%的机动车,私家车的数量却正在变得越来越大;到2020年,台州的小汽车数将达到20万辆,如果每辆车都有一个停车们,需要建许多停车场。专家提出了“停车与出行”系统,在地铁主线和公交站点建更多的停车位,司机开车到公共交通站点,然后乘坐公共交通到市中心。
【小题1】细节理解题。make plan制订计划。根据a new plan for the city’s parking system城市停车系统的新计划,可知答案选A。.
【小题2】推理判断题。 根据There are about 100 thousand cars on the road inTaizhou but only enough parking space to provide room for 15 percent of these vehicles. 在台州有大约10万辆车行驶,但最大的停车位数只能满足15%的机动车,故答案选C。
【小题3】主旨大意题。根据The number of the private(私人的) car owners is becoming lager and larger. 私家车的数量正在变得越来越大,可知答案选D。
【小题4】细节理解题。根据But it will build more parking areas near main subway and bus stops. 但会在地铁中线和公交站点附近建更多的停车场,故答案选B。
【小题5】主旨大意题。根据Parking has been a problem for drivers for a long time in Taizhou.在台州停车已经很长时间成为司机的问题了, 故答案选A。
考点:社会现象类短文阅读。
Do you like drinking Coke? As a symbol of American culture, Coca-Cola is liked by many people, especially young people all around the world. But from now on, perhaps it will be hard for students in the US to get it on campus. A new agreement will end almost all sales of high-sugar fizzy drinks in US schools. The agreement allow only unsweetened juice, low-fat milk and water in primary and middle school vending machines(自动销售机) and cafeterias. Former American president Bill Clinton helped the American Heart Association and the beverage industry(饮料业) to come up with the agreement. He suffered from a weight problem and has had a heart operation since leaving the White House. He takes the agreement as “a bold step forward in the struggle to help 35 million young people lead healthier lives”.
Rising childhood obesity(肥胖) has become a big problem in America. A federal report noted that obesity has tripled among teenagers in the past 25 years. It called for new limits on the marketing of junk food to children. Soda is a particular target because of its caloric content and popularity among children.
Britain has already taken similar steps to fight obesity. A recent study shows that people in the UK are much healthier than the people in the US. However, it’s better late than never. Now American schools are trying to make new rules to guide the students to choose healthy drinks. American schools say goodbye to Coca-Cola.
【小题1】What kind of beverage is NOT allowed to sell on campus?
A. High-sugar fizzy drinks. B. Unsweetened juice.
C. Low-fat milk. C. Water.
【小题2】What dose the underlined word “tripled” in the second paragraph mean?
A.Became as much. |
B.Became twice as much. |
C.Became three times as much. |
D.Became four times as much. |
A.Positive | B.Neutral | C.Negative | D.Unclear |
A.Coca-Cola causes students’ obesity. |
B.Coca-Cola makes people unhealthier. |
C.Coca-Cola isn’t very popular in the world. |
D.Coca-Cola is bad for our body. |
A.Say “Goodbye” to Coca-Cola |
B.The Junk Coca-Cola |
C.Coca-Cola in China |
D.Coca-Cola in the World |
请阅读短文,掌握其大意,然后根据短文内容从下面方框中的七个选项中选出五个还原到短文中,使短文意思通顺、结构完整。(每小题2分)
Newspapers are not nearly as popular today as they were in the past. 【小题1】 Most people read only the sports pages, the advice or the gossip(闲话,绯闻)columns, the comics, and perhaps the classified advertisements.
Most people don't take the time to read the real news. 【小题2】 These techniques(技术,手段)are used on the front page because it is the first thing you see when you pick up the paper. The first page attracts attention and encourages the reader to look through the rest of the paper. 【小题3】 If the headline is horrible(恐惧的)enough or frightening enough or wild enough, perhaps they will go on to read the front page anymore. They may read the headlines, but that is all, then they turn to the sports page, or comics, or advertisements. It seems that people do not want the news from a newspaper anymore. 【小题4】
More people watch television news because it is easier and more interesting than reading a newspaper. What about you? Do you read news from a newspaper? 【小题5】 Or do you care about news at all? Would you mind if there were no news?
A. They say they get the news on the television now. B. There are not very many people who seriously read a newspaper every day. C. More and more people read newspapers every day. D. They attempt(试图)to catch the reader's interest with pictures and exciting headlines(大字标题,新闻提要) E. Do you think it is easier to get the news from television? F. They like reading stories. G. This is why editors always look for a good first page story and headline to make them stop and look. |
How often do you use your car? Can you use your car less often? Do you know the following facts in the UK?
·About 50% of all car journeys are just for fun.
·Over 80% people go to work by car.
·25% car journeys are under two miles.
·70% car journeys are under five miles.
WALKING & CYCLING
Instead of using the car for short journeys, why not walk or ride a bicycle? Walking is the most popular form of exercise—it’s healthy and it can save money. If you work nearby, try walking or cycling instead of driving. Walking your children to school gives them valuable road experience.
BUSES
Bus companies are using new buses: some run on new fuelswhich produce less pollution; some have easier access(通路)for disabled and old people. There are special traffic lanes (行车道)to make bus journeys easier. So do something to help solve the pollution problem----let the bus take you to work and your children to school.
TRAINS
All car journeys, long or short, can be hard work. For some trips, it is wiser to take the train. Leave your car at home and walk, cycle or take a bus to and from the station. Train travel is fast, safe and comfortable. Train tickets are not always expensive.
【小题1】How many of car journeys are just for fun in the UK?
A.25%. | B.About 50%. |
C.70%. | D.Over 80%. |
A.walking to school | B.traveling by train |
C.taking new fuel buses | D.having car journeys for fun |
A.Tiring. | B.Exciting. |
C.Terrible. | D.Comfortable. |
Singapore’s public transport system(公共交通系统)is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local.There are three main forms of public transport here that you would find in any other big city--trains, buses and taxis.
TRAINS Trains run from 6 a.m.to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents.If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like.If you need more information, just call Transit Link at 18007674333. | ||||
BUSES There are several bus services in Singapore and fares(车费)start at 80 cents.Be sure to always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he cannot give you changes.If you need help, just call Transit Link at 18007674333. | | |||
TAXIS There are three main taxi companies--City Cab(65522222),Comfort(65521111)and Tibs(65528888).Booking can also be made easily by calling the number above. | ||||
RENTAL(租)CARS Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel as you like, renting a car is a good choice.Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore.Just sit back and enjoy the city.It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see.For car rental, call Avis on 6567371668. | ||||
A.65528888 | B.6567371668 | C.18007674333 | D.65522222 |
A.both buses and trains | B.only trains |
C.both buses and taxis | D.only rental cars |
A.To take a bus. | B.To take a train. |
C.To rent a car. | D.To take a taxi. |
A.how to rent a car | B.how to take a bus |
C.3 taxi companies | D.public transport system |
A.A local has some trouble finding his way around. |
B.It’s much cheaper to go around by bus than by train. |
C.You can see a lot more in Singapore only by renting a car. |
D.It’s easy and convenient for visitors to travel in Singapore. |
On the bus, on the subway, every head is lowered to a cell phone, iPad, or other digital device. But does this mean more and more people are getting into reading the digital way?
According to the National Reading Survey, before the 17th World Reading Day on April 23, only 1.2 percent of Chinese people said they read a lot. But 38.6 percent said they read on digital devices like cell phone and e-books. This is a 17.7 percent increase from 2010.
Many experts are talking about a trend toward fragmented reading ––reading many short messages or items on a digital device like a cell phone instead of one long text in a book.
Zhao jianmin, a professor at Shanghai University, said fragmented reading was part of modern life. “The fast pace of life leaves many people no time to sit and read a whole book,” he said. “So making use of fragmented time to read is sure to be a trend”
Fragmented reading has its advantages. People can enjoy large amounts of information, knowledge and entertainment in a short time. Digital reading is faster than traditional deep reading.
However, some experts fear the trend of digital reading will lead people to read in a simple way. Xu Guosheng, at a Chinese Academy of Press and Publication, says fragmented reading makes it harder for people to think more about what they read. He also warned fragmented reading could make people lazy about remembering facts because they know they can always just search for answers online.
“Fragmented reading is sometimes good, but don’t let it take all your time,” suggested Tian Zhilng, an editor. He said it was important to read quality books in a deeper way, and we should read for knowledge, for practical use and for pleasure. He suggested people choose easy books first, then move onto more difficult ones.
【小题1】 How many disadvantages of fragmented reading have been mentioned?
A.1 | B.2 | C.3 | D.4 |
A.They should spend more time reading on digital device. |
B.They should spend days reading whole novels at a time. |
C.They should read both on digital devices and quality books. |
D.They should read a fun way instead of a traditional way. |
A.行走 | B.步骤 | C.节奏 | D.步测 |
A.Chinese people read in a simple way these days. |
B.Students should read more to get high marks. |
C.Reading on a digital device is harmful to health. |
D.People’s reading habits are changing. |
A.The results of a national reading survey. |
B.An explanation of a new trend in reading. |
C.The advice on how to read the digital way. |
D.A call to return to traditional deep reading. |
Do you know there are two kinds of football games? One is American football (橄榄球), and the other is soccer(足球).In China many young men like playing soccer. It is very popular. But the Chinese don’t call it soccer. They call it football. There are eleven players in each team. And the ball is round. Only the goalkeeper(守门员) can touch the ball with his hands. The other players can’t touch the ball with their hands.
In America, soccer is not very popular. They like playing American football. It is very different. The ball is not round. It is like a big egg. There are also eleven players in each team. All the players can touch the ball with both feet and hands.
【小题1】Do the Chinese like playing soccer?
A.Yes, they do. | B.No, they don’t | C.Yes, I do. | D.No, I don’t. |
A.Eight. | B.Twenty-two | C.Eleven | D.Twenty. |
A.Touching the ball with hands. | B.Playing soccer. |
C.Watching TV. | D.Playing American football. |
When I crossed a small road on my first day in Kolkata, I was surprised because I heard a bell-not a horn (喇叭). It was a tiny man pulling a rickshaw(人力黄包车).He stopped and picked up two children from the front door of their house and pulled them to school. For many people, the rickshaw in Kolkata has many advantages. When the traffic is bad, rickshaws find a way through the traffic. If your miss your bus and there aren't any taxis, you can always find a rickshaw in Kolkata. Rickshaws are from your house to the market and waits for you. Then he loads (装载)all your things, drops you off outside your home and helps you unload. No other type of public transport offers this kind of service.
From June to September, Kolkata gets heavy rain. Sometimes it rains for 48 hours without a break. In some parts of the city, the roads flood (水淹), and anything with an engine(发动机) is useless. But the rickshaw drivers never stop working, even with water all around them.
But not everyone thinks rickshaws are a good thing. The local government want to ban rickshaws. They believe it is wrong for one man to pull another person when there is modern transport in the city. However, there is a problemwith this plan. Many of the rickshaw drivers come from the countryside. The only job they can find in Kolkata is pulling a rickshaw. If the city bans rickshaws, these men won't have a job. So for the moment, the people of Kolkata still go by rickshaw.
【小题1】What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?
A.The rickshaw drivers carry things for local people in Kolkata. |
B.Parents need rickshaws for taking children to school in Kolkata. |
C.Rickshaws can find a way through the bad traffic in Kolkata. |
D.Rickshaws are very useful for the people's daily life in Kolkata. |
A.A bus. | B.A taxi. | C.A car. | D.A rickshaw. |
A.make | B.increase | C.forbid | D.collect |
A.The rickshaws in Kolkata have loud horns. |
B.The rickshaw is still a part of public transport in Kolkata. |
C.The local government offer many other jobs to the rickshaw driven. |
D.The people in Kolkata are supposed to take rickshaws instead of cars. |
Recently, China Dream has been the subject of a public topic. Although it is quite common for Chinese people to dream of a developed China, most people also have their own dreams. I interviewed several young Chinese students with higher US educational backgrounds. They all had their own dreams for their native country.
Fred Wang, an MBA student in the US, said, “I dream of equal chance for the young in China. Equality means all young people can compete fairly, based on the rule-of-law no matter whether they are rich or poor.”
Yujie Zhao, another MBA student in California, said, “I dream of having the best education for my children so they will not lose at the starting line, and I dream of being able to take good care of my parents after they return home from work.”
Yiqiong Zhang, an MBA graduate from the US, shared her dreams. “I have a dream which I have been holding for many years, that is after working hard for about 20 to 25 years, I can have enough money to build and manage a bookstore or a flower shop. Besides working hard, I am able to enjoy life, to play the piano, to hike and to enjoy a two-month-long vacation every year. This may be a common dream among young Chinese students.”
There is no doubt that all of these young students have their own China Dream. They all love chasing their dreams. The beautiful China Dream requires everyone’s hard work. Everyone should work hard to make their dreams come true.
【小题1】Which is TRUE about the three young Chinese students?
A.They receive higher education in their native country. |
B.They receive education of all levels in California. |
C.They have their own hopes and dreams for China. |
D.They have their own hopes and dreams for the US. |
A.竞争 | B.完成 | C.对待 | D.成功 |
A.Having an equal chance for the young in China. |
B.Having the best education for her children. |
C.Managing a bookstore or a flower shop in her middle ages. |
D.Taking a four weeks’ vacation every year. |
A.is very difficult to come true |
B.requires everyone’s hard work |
C.is a subject we need to teach in school |
D.is only a dream of young Chinese students |