Driving a car at a high speed along a highway seems to be fun. You only need to follow the
bright traffic signs beside the highway and it will take you where you wish to go.
But to a London taxi driver, driving is not an easy job. A taxi driver needs to have not only good driving skills but also a good knowledge of the city of London, from the loneliest street to the popular restaurant around. He has to be at the service of all kinds of passengers (乘客) at all times.
A London taxi driver said the following about his job.
During the night it is usual for him to stop two or three times for some food. He said, “I never drink when I’m working, otherwise I’d lose my license (驾驶执照).”
He normally goes home between two and three o’clock in the morning. There are times he has to stay longer and try to make more runs. He said, “That’s the worst thing about working for yourself. If you don’t make money, no one is going to give it to you. ”
London taxi drivers not only “take” but also “give”. Every summer hundreds of poor children from London go for a day at the sea ― by taxi! There rides are paid by the taxi drivers. At the sea, they are met by the mayor (市长) , and a lunch party is also held for the taxi drivers and the children. After a happy day’s running around the beaches and visiting the market there, the children go home again by taxi, free of charge of course!
【小题1】London taxi drivers try to make more runs sometimes mainly because __________.
A.they make a living by driving
B.they prefer to work for themselves
C.they want to help more passengers
D.they are used to working deep into the night
【小题2】 How do London taxi drivers “give”?
A.They give the poor children a lunch party at he sea each summer.
B.They give poor children the chance to meet the maor.
C.They pay for some poor children’s rides for a day’s tour each summer.
D.They play with some poor children at the sea for a day each summer.
【小题3】Which of the following words can be used to describe London taxi drivers?
A.Brave and careful.B.Rich and generous
C.Modest and easy-goingD.Hard-working and kind.
【小题4】 The passage is most likely to be found from __________.
A.an advertisement of a taxi company
B.an online travel guide
C.a website about the taxi drivers in London
D.a report about living conditions in London
Earthquakes are hard to predict. but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here’s some advice:
Before an earthquake It’s necessary to prepare yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off gas, water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers(doctor, hospital, police, 119, etc.). Never put heavy things over beds.
During an earthquake It’s important for each of you to stay calm. If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong table. The purpose is to protect yourself from objects, stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture and so on. If you’re cooking, turn off the gas. If you’re outdoors, move to an open area like a playground. Move away from buildings, bridge and trees. If you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible, staying away from bridges and tall building. Stay in your car.
After an earthquake Once the shaking has stopped, DO NOT run out of the building at once. It’s better to wait and leave when it’s safe. Check around you and help the people who are in trouble. If your building is badly broken, leave it. If you smell of hear a gas, get everyone outside and open windows and doors. If you can do it safely, turn off the gas. Report it to the gas company.
【小题1】Which of the following is mentioned in the second paragraph?
A.People should know how to turn on gas.
B.People should now how to save water.
C.People shouldn’t put heavy boxes over beds.
D.People shouldn’t forget the phone numbers of others.
【小题2】When an earthquake happens, __________can help you deal with it.
A.standing stillB.staying calmC.looking outsideD.moving indoors
【小题3】 During an earthquake, if you are driving in an open area, you should ________.
A.speed up your carB.stop your car and stay in
C.slow down your carD.stop your car and run out
【小题4】 When the earth stops shaking , you should_________.
A.check around you firstB.run out of the building at once
C.break the windowns and doors.D.write a report to your company
【小题5】You can learn _______after reading the passage.
A.what an earthquake is likeB.what to do to avoid an earthquake
C.how an earthquake happensD.how to protect yourself in an earthquake

Going to a friend’s house is very exciting. You may spend time with a friend and get to see where he lives. So remember to be polite.

When to arrive?

The first thing to remember is that when a friend invites you over, you need to arrive on time. If your friend tells you to come around 3.00 p.m., that means you can turn up a little late after 3.00 p.m. But usually it is a good thing to arrive at the right time.

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Often it is also nice to bring something to your friend’s house. This could be a box of chocolates for you two to share, or maybe a movie that you can watch together. You can also bring some flowers. A little gift is a nice way to show your friend that you are excited to be at his house.

How to greet?

When you visit your friend’s house, you may also meet his parents. You should tell them who you are and they may tell you their names. As a child, I went to visit my friend Paul. I called his parents by their first names John and Mary. But now I know it is more polite to call them Mr or Mrs Smith. This will show them more respect (尊重) and then they may tell you to call them by their first names. Another way to show respect is to call them Madam or Sir.

It is a cool thing to visit a friend’s house. Be polite to your friend and your friend’s parents, and they will invite you again.

1.If your friend asks you to get to his house around 4.30 p.m., it is polite to arrive at ______.

A.4.00 p.m.          B.4.35 p.m.          C.5.30 p.m.          D.6.00 p.m.

2. Which of the following can we choose for the blank (空白) in the passage?

A.What to watch                         B.What to eat

C.What to bring                          D.What to wear

3. The passage mainly tells us _______.

A.when to arrive at your friend’s house

B.how to greet your friend’s parents

C.what to bring to your friend

D.how to be a good visitor

4.The passage may be from _______.

A.an article in a magazine

B.a letter from a child to parents

C.a TV advertisement

D.a TV news report

 

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