In North America, most students go to school by bus. The subway is also widely used in some cities. In small towns and cities, walking is still popular.
The yellow school bus is a familiar sight all over North America. It is a very convenient form of transportation because it takes students right to the entrance to the school. It also gives students opportunity to chat with their friends. However, the bus is slow and does not always pick up on time.
The subway is a means of getting around quickly in many cities. However, it is expensive and can be very crowded during rush hour. Another disadvantage of the subway is that the stops are not so close to the school, and students often have to walk considerable distance or take a bus from the subway stop to the scho
Walking has a number of advantages for those who live reasonable close to school. It's free and it provides a form of exercise. However, it's no fun if you have a large backpack full of books to carry. It's also unpleasant if the weather is either too hot or cold or wet.
【小题1】In North America, most students usually go to school by_________.
A. school bus or subway B. car or bicycle C. taxi or car
【小题2】 For many students, the yellow school bus is convenient but it is_________.
A. too expensive B. slow and sometimes late      C. crowded and dirty
【小题3】Subways are fast but the stops are often a little bit_________the school.
A. close to B. busy for C. far away from
【小题4】Walking is a good way for the students that live reasonable close to school and it is_________.
A. not convenient B. bad for health C. good for health
【小题5】This passage is about_________in North America.
A. transportation B. students C. schools


When Roy was four years old, his father ___1____ in an accident, leaving his mother and him. After Roy left high school, he wanted __2_____ to a good college(大学) in his hometown. But his mother would pay ___3___ money for his college education.
I’ll try to do something for you as soon as you pass the entrance exam (入学考试),” said his mother.
Roy took the exam. As a result, he could enter the college ___4___ he didn’t get high scores. His mother was very excited, but she knew quite a lot of money would be needed. The next day, she sold her car and asked her boss ____5__ another four hours’ work every day. She even had two jobs, one during the day and ___6___ at night. She had to walk to work and work for twelve hours a day, seven days a week, but she didn’t ___7_____. She thought her son’s education was worth (值得) so much.
A term passed. Roy took his first exam after entering the college. When the results were told, Roy ran home to _8___ his mother the news.
“Mum”, he said , “I’ve got my exam results. You must be very ___9____.”
“ You mean you’ve passed?” She asked happily.
“No. I haven’t. You can get your car back and stop ___10____ like that from now on.”

【小题1】
A.fellB.diedC.was hurtD.was dying
【小题2】
A.to goB.to comeC.goingD.coming
【小题3】
A.someB.noC.muchD.little
【小题4】
A.andB.soC.althoughD.because
【小题5】
A.toB.forC.withD.of
【小题6】
A.the othersB.othersC.aotherD.the other
【小题7】
A.complainB.refuseC.quarrelD.laugh
【小题8】
A.talkB.speakC.sayD.tell
【小题9】
A.worriedB.shyC.pleasedD.free
【小题10】
A.to workB.workingC.workD.not working

 Expo 2010 is held in Shanghai from May 1 to October 31.People all over the world are looking forward to it.Here are several golden rules on how to best plan your hip.

Rule 1:Do your homework

Read everything you call before going.Really study the maps.Know the pavilions.Arrive at the entrance nearest Io the things you want to see.Have a plan.It will make a big difference.

Rule 2:Allow plenty of time

Expo 2010 is the largest attraction event in the history of the world.It will take many days to see it.Plan to spend from five to eight days or more seeing it.

Rule 3:Pace yourself

Expo is enormous.The distances are punishing.It is better to spend a day seeing a single area than to man hack and forth all over the site.Remember to wear the most comfortable shoes.Never mind what they look like.

Rule 4:Get going in May

At many Expos the crowds are smaller in May and in early June than any other time.And beware the last two weeks.During every Expo, people delay their visits and then in early October they suddenly realize.“Expo will close soon! I haven’t seen it!’’ As a result, the last several weeks usually have the most crowded days of the entire Expo.

Rule 5:Find out what everyone else is doing-and do the opposite

If you don't like large crowds and long lines.do the opposite.Here is all example:Most people go on Saturdays or on holidays, So avoid Saturdays and holidays.Go on weekdays when most people are at work.

Rule 6:Turn up

Expo 2010 is the largest celebration in China's history-an amazing once-in-a-lifetime event.When it is gone and it will never be seen again.So whatever you do,don't miss it!

1.Expo 2010 will last _________.

A.five to eight days

B.several weeks

C.six months

D.a year

2.According to Rule 4,you'd bettor not go to Expo on ________.

A.May 3

B.July 5

C.September 16

D.October 20

3.When there are lots of people waiting in line to see the most popular activations, what’s your  best choice?

A.I'll wait in line as other people do.

B.I'll go back and return tomorrow.

C.I'll visit the less crowded places instead.

D.I'll sit on a bench to have a rest for about two or three hours.

4.In Rule 6 “turn up” here means ________.

A.don't miss it

B.come and see

C.make the sound louder

D.never be seen again

 

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