题目内容
Think of London and you’re likely to think of the city’s famous bright red
double-deckers buses. Think of Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok, and the noisy
tuk-tuk ( 三轮摩托车) may come to mind. Picture the American city of San
Francisco and you might see the city’s trolleybuses.
Imagining what these cities would look like without their red buses, tuk-tuks or
trolleybuses is difficult. They are symbols of these cities that make them different
from anywhere else in the world. However, these city symbols, which are so loved
by tourists, are not always so well loved by their city leaders. City leaders want what
is best for their city, which often means the most modern transport.
In Thailand, Bangkok city authorities have forbidden new tuk-tuks because
they consider them noisy and polluting. However, the ban has largely been
unsuccessful, as it has not changed Thai people’s preference for the inexpensive
tuk-tuks over taxis.
In London, the city’s first ever mayor got rid of the red double-decker buses,
which he thought were old-fashioned, by selling them to other countries. His plan worked,
but Londoners were upset to lose the charming old buses they believed represented the
best of their city. They made their upset felt, when the major came up for re-election last
year. Most Londoners voted for his competitor who promised to bring the bus back. Now
an improved version of the double--decker bus will hit London’s streets in 2012..
As for San Francisco, several trolleybuses remain in use but mainly as tourist
attractions. They are too slow to be used for anything other than scenic trips.
City transport symbols may have a place in their city people’s hearts, but it seems
they are increasingly out of step with the modern world. As Londoners have proved, their
continued life depends on people’s willingness to fight for their survival.
36. What’s the purpose of writing the first paragraph ?
A. To show the cultural significance of several cities’ unique transport systems
B. To introduce some old-fashioned means of transport, which are symbols of
three tourist cities.
C. To use the old transport symbols to attract more tourists to visit the cities.
D. To explain why those cities are popular with tourists around the world.
37. Bangkok’s ban on tul-tuks is unsuccessful due to ____.
A. people’s unawareness of environmental protection
B. tourists’ preference for tuk-tuks over taxis
C. the lack of severe punishment for violation(违规)
D. Locals’ willingness to take the tuk-tuks
38. The London double-decker bus is returning mainly because ____.
A. it is an improved version B. the new mayor also loves it
C. it is popular with tourists D. Londoners fought for it
39. We can conclude from reading the passage that ____.
A. tourist cities will lose their charm if their old transport symbols disappear
B. a modern city should get rid of inefficient old transport
C. old city transport symbols now face the problem of survival
D. the writer is in favor of keeping the old city transport symbols
BDDC
I ran into a stranger as he passed by. “I'm so sorry!” was my reply. Then he said, “Excuseme too... I wasn't 36 watching for you.” We were very polite, this stranger and I. Then we went 37 our way after saying goodbye.
But at 38 , a different story is told. How we treat our loved ones, young and old. Later in the kitchen, as I 39 our meal, my daughter walked up to me, very still. When I turned, I 40 knocked her down. “Get out of the way!” I shouted with a frown(皱眉). She stepped away silently, with her little heart 41_ . I didn't realize how harshly(苛刻地) I had spoken.
That night, when I lay 42 in bed, God's quiet voice spoke to me and said, “While 43 with a stranger, you are calm and polite, but with those you love, you are QUICK to excite... Go look around on the kitchen floor, you'll find some flowers there by the 44 . Those are the flowers she brought for you. She 45 them herself-- pink, yellow, and your favorite blue. She stood there quietly, and you never saw the 46 in her eyes.”
By this time, I felt sad and small and now my own tears had begun to fall. I quietly went and knelt by her 47 : “Wake up, my dear,” I said, “Are these the flowers you picked up for me?” She smiled, “I found them out by the tree. I 48 them in a napkin, just for you. I knew you'd like them, especially the 49 .” I said, “I am so sorry that I missed them today... And I 50 have fussed(慌乱)at you that way.”
And she whispered, “Mommy, that's okay... I still love you 51 .” I hugged her and said, “I love you, too and I LOVE the flowers.”
Do you know that: if you die tomorrow, the 52 you are working for could easily replace you in a matter of days. But the family you leave _53 will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into our 54 than into our families--an unwise investment indeed.
Remember that 55 =" (F)ATHER" -- (A)ND--(M)OTHER -- (I)--(L)OVE--(Y)OU.
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