题目内容

What a bargain! The price of this dress is_______ that of the skirt.

A. half not as much as ?????? B. much not as half as

C. not half as much as ?????? D. as much as not half

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【解析】

试题分析：句意：真便宜，这个裙子的价格没有那个短裙价格的一倍多。这里用的是倍数的表达“倍数+as+adj+as”，否定词not在be动词后面，half是倍数，放在as much as前面，所以选C。

考点：考查倍数的表达

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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从第36至第55小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

When I was young,my parents ran a snack bar in our small town.

One evening in early April,my mother told me to fill in at the snack bar 36 a worker who had the flu.I told her I would mess it up, 37 I had never worked at the bar before.I 38

that instead of making money,I would end up owing it.

“You can do it,”said my mother.“ 39 ,you won’t get much business until lunch.”

“But I’ll never remember the orders,and I’m no good ___40_ money.Please,Mom,don’t

41 me.”

“Then I’ll help you,”she said.

I shrugged my shoulders.I thought my mother’s 42 was a bad one,but I 43 .

When I got to the bar the next day,I found my mother was 44 .Because the weather that day was rainy and cold,people wanted hot snacks and drinks. 45 ,I was really slow at taking the orders and making change.The line of people grew,and everybody seemed 46 .I was so nervous that my hands shook,and I 47 a cup into pieces.What a mess!Then my mother came to 48 me,and she also showed me how to make 49 .If someone gave me $5 for something that cost $3.25,I handed over 50 quarters and a dollar and said,“75 cents makes four dollars,plus one dollar makes five.”Things went more 51 after that.

By the end of the day,I could remember orders, 52 the bill,and make change quickly with a smile.I was even a little 53 when the sun came out and dried up business.My mother said she was proud of me,and when she 54 that I work at the snack bar again next year,I did not even shrug.I was too busy 55 the restaurant I would open one day.

36.A.to B.for C.after D.over

37.A.because B.though C.until D.while

38.A.promised B.noticed C.worried D.hoped

39.A.Therefore B.However C.Besides D.Yet

40.A.of B.on C.about D.with

41.A.blame B.fool C.frighten D.make

42.A.idea B.bar C.day D.answer

43.A.guessed B.obeyed C.begged D.admitted

44.A.angry B.sad C.wrong D.ashamed

45.A.At least B.At last C.At most D.At first

46.A.surprised B.impolite C.pleased D.impatient

47.A.damaged B.destroyed C.broke D.ruined

48.A.scold B.help C.beat D.save

49.A.money B.lunch C.coffee D.change

50.A.two B.three C.four D.five

51.A.smoothly B.fairly C.simply D.conveniently

52.A.turn in B.count out C.take over D.add up

53.A.discouraged B.disturbed C.disappointed D.distrusted

54.A.thought B.stated C.announced D.suggested

55.A.imagining B.preparing C.examining D.describing

People want action on noise, a recent public meeting in Brisbane showed. Some want technical improvements such as quieter air conditioners or better sound barriers around major roads. Others want tougher laws to restrict noise from building sites or to require owners to take responsibility for barking dogs. But the highest priority was a noise complaints system that works.

Brisbane City Council receives more complaints about noise than all other problems put together. So it conducted a survey and found that about half its residents are upset by noise in one form or another –traffic, mowers, pool pumps, air conditioners or loud parties. This inspired the Council to bring together more than 100 citizens one evening to talk through a range of options.

The meeting found the present regulatory system bizarre. Depending on the problem, responsibility for noise can lie with the Council, the Environment Protection Authority, one of three government departments or even the police. So complainants often feel they are getting the run-round. When the people at the forum were asked to vote for changes, the strongest response was for a 24-hour noise hotline to be the first port of call for all complaints.

The forum also favored regulatory measures, such as tougher minimum standards for noise in appliances like air conditioners. This even makes economic sense, as noise is a waste of energy and money. Other measures the meeting supported were wider buffer (缓冲) zones around noisy activities and controls to keep heavy traffic away from residential areas.

But there are obvious conflicts. Many people like to have a bar within walking distance if they feel like a drink, but they don’t want a noisy pub keeping them awake when they want an early night. Most people want to live near a major road providing good access to other parts of the city, but they don't’ want the problem of road noise.

I was most interested by the proposals aimed at behavioral change. There was strong support for measures to reduce traffic: better public transport, cycleways and footpaths, even charges for road use. Many people optimistically thought industry awards for better equipment would stimulate the production of quieter appliances. It was even suggested that noise from building sites could be alleviated (减轻) if Brisbane adopted daylight saving, thus shifting the working day and providing longer, quieter evenings.

46. According to the recent public meeting in Brisbane, what was the first step to take in order to reduce noise pollution?

A. Produce quieter air conditioners.

B. Provide better sound barriers around major roads.

C. Establish a noise complaints system.

D. Make stricter laws to require owners to take responsibility for barking dogs.

47. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.

A. the Brisbane residents were satisfied with the present noise regulatory system

B. many people in Brisbane preferred to live near a pub to which they have easy

access

C. nearly all the inhabitants in Brisbane were bothered by noise in one form or

another

D. noise pollution is the most serious among pollution complaints in Brisbane

48. What does the word “run-round” (Para. 3) mean?

A. Unfair treatment. B. Quick response.

C. Delaying action in response to a request. D. Full attention.

49. How could noise from building sites be alleviated if Brisbane adopted daylight saving?

A. If daylight saving was adopted, the daytime would be prolonged and the night

would become quieter.

B. If daylight saving was adopted, the working hours during the daytime would be shortened while the night would be extended and thus quieter.

C. If daylight saving was adopted, the night would be shortened and thus quieter.

D. If daylight saving was adopted, both the daytime and the night would be shortened and the noise would be reduced.

50. What was the author’s attitude towards the industry awards for quieter equipment?

A. Suspicious. B. Positive. C. Enthusiastic. D. Indifferent.

C

Paris in the springtime was , is and always will be , something rather special . Why not experience it for yourself with this excellent break for four days ? This attractive city has something to offer to everyone and with prices at just £129.
Your break begins with comfortable bus transfer (运送) from local pick-up points and travel to Paris is via cross-channel ferry , arriving at your hotel in the evening . The Ibis is an excellent quality hotel with private equipments in all rooms : satellite TV, radio , telephone and alarm clock . It has a bar and restaurant and is situated about two miles south of Notre Dame enabling you to explore Paris with ease .
The following day , after continental breakfast (included), the bus takes you on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city , during which you will see the Eiffel Tower , Champs Elysees , L’Arc de Triomphe , the Louvre ,in fact almost every famous landmark you have ever heard of . You then leave Paris and take a short drive to the magnificent Palace of Versailles , the home of Louis XIV. The tour ends mid-afternoon back in Paris where you will have the remainder of the day at your leisure (闲暇). In the evening there is a “ Paris by Night” tour showing you the beautiful buildings with bright lights .
Day three takes you to Montmarter , Perhaps the most attractive quarter of Paris and home of the Sacre Coeur and the Moulin Rouge . In the afternoon you are free to explore this beautiful city as you wish , perhaps a pleasure voyage on the River Seine , wander around the beautiful gardens or look among the antique shops （古董店）. In the evening you will have the opportunity to visit the best nightclub in the city , the splendid Paradis Latain . On the final day it’s back to the UK via channel ferry .
Included in the price of £129 per person :
●Return comfortable bus travel to Paris
●Return ferry crossings
●3 nights housing in a twin bedded room in a Central Paris hotel with private facilities
●Continental breakfast during your stay
●Guided sightseeing tour of “Paris by Day” and Paris by Night”
●Visit to the Chateau of Versailles (admission not included )
●Tour around Montmartre
●Services of experienced bi-lingual tour guide at all times
63．What is the purpose of this passage ?
A．To show the price of traveling to Paris .　　 B．To tell tourists the routs to Paris .
C．To introduce the city of Paris .                     D．To attract tourists to Paris .
64．During the stay in Paris , the tourists will         .
A．have a “Paris by Night” tour on he first evening
B．live in a hotel two miles away from Paris
C．have free time for half a day
D．have a pleasure voyage on the River Seine together
65．What does the underlined word quarter mean in the passage ?
A．An area of a town .
B．A period of 15 minutes .
C．A coin used in the US and Canada worth 25 cents .
D．One of four equal parts into which something ca be divided .
66．According to the passage , which of the following is true ?
A．The Palace of Versailles is not in the center of Paris .
B．Te tourists can telephone in the Ibis without paying .
C．It will take you a long time to got to Montmartre from Paris.
D．The tourists will spend the night in the antique shops on the third day .

In the US, people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don’t know. If you are sitting at a table with people you don’t know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will disturb them.
At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water(自来水) before you order. You may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill.
Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.
Servings in restaurants are often large, too large for many people. If you can’t finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a “doggie bag”. It may have a picture of a dog on it, but everybody knows you’re taking the food for yourself. Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal. Some people have “Sunday dinner”. This is an especially big noon meal.
Tips are not usually added to the check. They are not included in the price of the meal, either. A tip of about 15% is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave. In some restaurants, a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there. Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.
【小题1】Which statement is TRUE?

A．American people like sitting with people they don’t know.

B．A hostess always seats a small group at a large table.

C．American people never sit with people they don’t know.

D．American people will not light a cigarette if the people who sit at the same table mind their smoking.

【小题2】What is served before you order?

【小题3】What are the opening and closing times for stores and restaurants in the US?

A．There are no rules about opening and closing times for stores and restaurants.

B．Stores may be open 24 hours a day in every city.

C．Especially in large cities, stores may be open around the clock.

D．You can enter a bar at any time in the US.

Café en Seine

The wildly luxury(奢华) new art style of this huge bar has been a massive hit since it first opened in 1995, and while it may not be the “in” place it once was, it is still very popular with the after-work crowd and out-of-towners. Maybe it’s the glass frames, or the real 12m-high trees; but most likely it’s the beautiful people supporting the wood-and-marble bar.

Good for: decoration, cocktails, amazing food and service

Address: 40 Dawson St

Transport: all city centre

Phone: 01 677 4369

Gravediggers (aka Kavanagh’s)

The gravediggers from the neighboring Glasnevin Cemetery had a secret serving hatch(舱口) so that they could drink on the job – hence the pub’s nickname. Founded in 1833 by one John Kavanagh and still in the family, this pub is one of the best in Ireland, almost unchanged in 150 years. In summer time the green of the square is full of drinkers basking in the sun, while inside the hardened locals ensure that never a hint of sunshine disturbs some of the best Guinness in town. An absolute classic.

Good for: Guinness, traditional pub, pub food

Address: 1 Prospect Sq Glasnevin

Transport: 13 from city centre

Phone: 830 7978

Davy Byrne’s

James Joyce, an Irish author and a poet (1882-1941), would hardly recognise the bar that Leopold Bloom rushed into for a gorgonzola sandwich and a glass of wine in Ulysses. It doesn’t stop Davy Byrne’s from making the most of its Joyce’s connections, even though today's version is strictly for out-of-towners and the rugby crowd.

Good for: socializing with the locals, tasty Irish food, watching TV

Address: 21 Duke St

Transport: all city centre

Website: www.davybyrnes.com

Phone: 01 677 5217

1.People choose Café en Seine most probably because they enjoy _____as well as its cocktails and service

A. its location

B. its history

C. its decoration

D. its environment

2. “Guinness” in Gravediggers probably refer to ________.

A. a kind of tea

B. a kind of beer

C. the name of the boss

D. the name of the town

3.We can infer that Davy Byrne’s is ________.

A. a newly-opened bar

B. an old-fashioned bar

C. a bar with a long history

D. a bar popular with foreigners

4.What do Café en Seine and Davy Byrne’s have in common?

A. Their represent the same architecture style.

B. They give the same description about transport.

C. They both serve cocktails and tasty Irish food

D. They are both popular with the rugby crowd.

C

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