Henry Ford was the first person to build cars which were cheap,strong and fast.He was able to sell millions of models because be could produce them in large numbers at a time;that is,he made a great many cars of exactly the same kind.Ford’s father hoped that his son would become a farmer,but the young man did not like the idea and he went to Detroit(底特律)where he worked as a mechanic(机械师).By the age of 29,in 1892,he had built his first car.However,the car made in this way,the famous “Model T” did not appear until 1908-five years after Ford had started his great motor car factory.This car showed to be well-known that it remained unchanged for twenty years.Since Ford’s time,this way of producing cars in large numbers has become common in industry and has reduced the price of many goods which would otherwise be very expensive.
【小题1】    Henry Ford was the man to built _____ cars.

A.cheap and strongB.cheap and long
C.fast and expensiveD.strong and slow
【小题2】    Ford was able to sell millions of cars,because_____.
A.he made many great cars
B.his cars are many
C.he made lots of cars of the same kind
D.both A and B
【小题3】    The young man became a mechanic,_______.
A.which was his father’s will
B.which was against his own will
C.which was against his father’s will
D.which was the will of both
【小题4】    The “Model T” was very famous_____.
A.before 1908B.between 1982 and 1908
C.before 1892D.after 1908
【小题5】    Ford built his own car factory______
A.in 1903B.in 1908C.in 1913D.in 1897

Henry Ford was the first person to build cars which were cheap,strong and fast.He was able to se11 millions of models because be could produce them in large numbers at a time;that is,he made a great many cars of exactly the same kind.Ford’s father hoped that his son would be come a farmer,but the young man did not like the idea and he went to Detroit(底特律)where he worked as a mechanic(机械师).By the age of 29,in 1892,he had built his first car.However,the car made in this way,the famous “Model T” did not appear until 1908-five years after Ford bad started his great motor car factory.This car showed to be well-known that it remained unchanged for twenty year.Since Ford’s time,this way of producing cars in large numbers has be come common in industry and has reduced the price of many goods which would otherwise be very expensive.

1.Henry Ford was the man to built _____ cars.

A.cheap and strong

B.cheap and long

C.fast and expensive

D.strong and slow

2.Ford was able to sell millions of cars,because_____.

A.he made many greet cars

B.his cars are many

C.he made lots of cars of the same kind

D.both A and B

3.The young man became a mechanic,_______.

A.which was his father’s will

B.which was against his own will

C.which was against his father’s will

D.which was the will of both

4.The “Model T” was very famous_____.

A.before 1908

B.between 1982 and 1908

C.before 1892

D.after 1908

5.Ford built his own car factory

A.in 1903

B.in 1908

C.in 1913

D.in 1897

 

Henry Ford was the first person to build cars which were cheap,strong and fast.He was able to se11 millions of cars because he could produce them in large numbers at a time;that is,he made many cars of the same kind.Ford’s father hoped that his son would become a farmer,but the young man did not like the idea and he went to Detroit(底特律)where he worked as a mechanic(机械师).By the age of 29,in 1892,he had built his first car.However,the car made in this way,the famous “ Model T ” did not appear until 1908. Five years ago, Ford started his great motor car factory.This kind of car showed to be well-known that it remained unchanged for twenty year.Since Ford’s time,this way of producing cars in large numbers has become common in industry and has reduced the price of many goods which would be very expensive.

1.Henry Ford was the man to built _____ cars.

 A.cheap and strong                      B.cheap and long

 C.fast and expensive                     D.strong and slow

2.Ford was able to sell millions of cars,because_____.

 A.he made many cars                    B.his cars are many

 C.he made lots of cars of the same kind      D.both A and B

3.The young man became a mechanic,_______.

 A.which was his father’s will              B.which was against his own will

C.which was against his father’s will        D.which was his teacher’s will

4.The “ Model T ” was very famous_____.

 A.before 1908                          B.between 1982 and 1908

 C.before 1892                          D.after 1908

5.Ford built his own car factory_____.

 A.in 1903         B.in 1908         C.in 1913          D.in 1897

 

 

Shopping in Singapore is really a pleasure for tourists. The Great Singapore Sale is held every year, usually during the summer months. Singapore’s famous shopping stores welcome a great number of visitors from all over the world. Their shopping hours last till midnight. During this time, nice and cheap goods are on sale for tourists to choose from. Tourists can also try delicious foods there and experience the Singaporean nightlife.

Certain stores offer discounts (折扣) of up to 70 percent or even higher if people use their credit cards. For tourists that hold a special Tourist Card, they can enjoy a lot of benefits, such as discounts on watches, jewelry and cosmetics (化妆品). The card also gives discounts when you visit local attractions such as the Singapore Zoo.

It is well worth checking out in the different shopping districts of Singapore during this 8-week Shopping Marathon. Orchard Road is surely the best place for shopping in the city. A large number of restaurants, clubs and cafes can be found in this area. Marina Bay includes both big department stores as well as small shops, so everything you would want to buy can be found here.

Advice for tourists planning to enjoy this festival of shopping: travel light and take a comfortable pair of shoes with you for you are sure to do a lot of walking and return with your bags much heavier.

53. You probably see the Great Singapore Sale when you go to Singapore in ______.

A. January                        B. August                     C. May                             D. November

54. We can learn from the passage that ______. 

A. the Great Singapore Sale is held twice each year

B. the Shopping Marathon lasts for more than two months

C. Orchard Road is Singapore’s best shopping street

D. Marina Bay is a narrow street with small shops 

55. Why are tourists advised to travel light if they intend to enjoy the shopping festival?

A. They will buy many goods and have to do lots of walking.

B. It is not safe for them to take heavy bags with them.

C. There is heavy traffic in the shopping districts of Singapore. 

D. Travelling with too many things is not allowed in Singapore.

56. The author wrote this passage mainly to ______.

A. tell readers his or her experience and impression of visiting Singapore

B. help readers find the best shopping centres in Singapore

C. explain what has made Singapore popular around the world

D. introduce shopping in Singapore and attract more readers to go shopping there

 

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