题目内容
The bikes produced in that factory are of high quality. So they ______ well both at home and abroad.
A. sell B. are sold C. may be sold D. are to be sold
A
【解析】略
Cities in Europe and around the world may be growing “bike trees” in the near future. Invented by Japan’s JFE Engineering Corp, the invention proved useful in the busiest parts of this nation’s crowded cities.
Local governments of Japan have struggled for ways to encourage people to park their bikes considerably, particularly close to big stations, but that may block some roads and entrances to homes and businesses. “Our cities do not have a lot of space for any kind of parking, including bicycles.” said Mitsuharu Oshima, a spokesman for JFE Engineering. The bike tree comes in two types: one in a tower that is above ground and on the contrary, the other in an underground structure.
A cyclist registers with the operator of the equipment, pays a monthly fee and pushes the wheels of his bicycle into restraints(管理处) at the base of the bike tree. Each bicycle is fitted with an electronic card with the owner’s details. A mechanical arm then pulls the bike into the base of the tower and moves it to a free location inside. To collect the bike later, the cyclist puts his card through a reader and his bike is automatically returned to him in seconds. “The science of the equipment has been difficult —— even though they may look quite simple —— because bikes come in many different shapes and sizes.” said Oshima.
As well as clearing away the road, bicycles cannot be stolen from a bike tree. There are presently versions at seven sites in Japan and two others are under construction, while work is under way on an even larger version —— with room for 9400 bicycles —— in Thailand. And Oshima believes that the idea could catch on in Europe, particularly in countries such as France, Holland and Denmark , where cycling is so popular.
【小题1】 Cities build this kind of “bike trees” so that they can _______.
A.ask more people to ride bikes | B.provide more jobs for people |
C.make more money than before | D.save more room for people |
① the wheels of the bicycle are put into restraints at the base .
② the card is read and the bike is automatically returned .
③ an electronic card with the owner’s details is given
④ the bike is pulled and moved to a free location inside .
A.③②①④ | B.③①④② | C.②①④③ | D.②④③① |
A.The location of “bike trees”. | B.The method of finding enough bikes. |
C.The differences of the bikes. | D.The importance of traffic safety |
A.countries with many cyclists in Europe will like the idea of “bike trees” |
B.there are seven “bike trees” used for holding bikes in Japan |
C.local government of Japan encourage people to ride bikes |
D.cyclists can use “bike trees” for free in Japan. |
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Teachers thinks highly of educational warehouse.com for its learning tools and games—everything from puzzles and puppets to software and chalks.Classroomdirect.com has great prices on over 10.000 products and a special corner offering even deeper discounts.
Pick your lunch box
The second-most-difficult back-to-school decision, right after what to wear on the first day, is what kind of lunch box to buy.Jonas Brothers or Hannah Montana? Ariel or Elmo? Your kids can examine their (and your) lunch boxes at platesplus4kids.com and lunchboxes.com.
Trade in sports tools
My garage is a tangle(混乱) of bikes and balls, sticks and clubs, so I was excited to find play it again sports.com --- a company that helps you sell quality, name-brand sporting equipment.You’ll have to visit one of its 320 stores, located in 46 states and the District of Columbia.
3 sites for saving
Feed the pig.org
Think about the savings if your kids (and you) stopped buying lunch out every day and brown-bagged(自带午餐)it.
Good shop.com
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Tax admin.org
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【小题1】The passage is mainly aimed at__________.
A.parents | B.teachers | C.students | D.businessmen |
A.educationalwarehouse.com | B.playitagainsports.com |
C.Feedthepig.org | D.Taxadmin.org |
A.It is very easy | B.It is rather hard |
C.It proves interesting | D.It seems special |
A.Teachers are much wiser | B.Puzzles and puppets |
C.Shops where teachers shop | D.Develop your brains |
The Best Holiday
I was unbelievably proud of my nine-year-old daughter. Emily 41 to buy a mountain bike. She’d been saving her pocket money all year, 42 doing small jobs to earn extra money.
By Thanksgiving, she had collected only $49. I said, “You 43 have your pick from my bicycle 44 .” “Thanks, Daddy. But your bikes are so old.” She was right. All my girls’ bikes were 1950’s models, not the kind a kid today would 45 choose.
As Christmas 46 near, Emily and I went bike shopping. As we left one store, she __47 a Salvation Army volunteer standing next to a big pot. “Can we give something, Daddy?” she asked. “Sorry, I’m out of 48 .”
Throughout December, Emily continued to 49 hard. Then one day, she made a __50 announcement. “You know all the money I’ve been saving?” she said hesitantly. “I’m going to give it to the poor people.” So one cold morning before Christmas, Emily handed her total savings of $ 58 to a volunteer who was really very 51 .
52 by Emily’s selflessness, I decided to contribute 53 of my old bicycles to a car dealer who was collecting used bikes for poor children. 54 I selected a shiny model from my collection, however, it seemed as if a second bike took on a glow (发光). Should I contribute two? No, one would be enough. But I couldn’t 55 the feeling that I should give a second bike. When I later 56 the bikes, the car dealer said, “You’re making two kids very __57 , sir. Here are your tickets. For each bicycle contributed, we’re 58 away one chance to win a girls’ mountain bike.”
Why wasn’t I surprised when that second ticket proved to be the 59 ? I like to think it was God’s way of 60 a little girl for a sacrifice beyond her years-while giving her dad a lesson in the process.
1. A. promised |
B. amazed |
C. determined |
D. organized |
2. A. as well as |
B. in addition |
C. because of |
D. except for |
3. A. need |
B. should |
C. must |
D. can |
4.A. collection
|
B. contribution |
C. shop |
D. club |
5.A. seldom |
B. likely |
C. slightly |
D. merely |
6.A. drew |
B. became |
C. went |
D. pulled |
7.A. observed |
B. sensed |
C. watched |
D. noticed |
8.A. charge |
B. change |
C. control |
D. order |
9.A. study |
B. try |
C. listen |
D. work |
10.A. disappointing disappointing |
B. surprising |
C. formal |
D. public |
11.A. agreeable |
B. hopeful |
C. thankful |
D. pitiful |
12.A. Moved |
B. Shocked |
C. Persuaded |
D. Demanded |
13.A. one |
B. some |
C. two |
D. any |
14.A. While |
B. When |
C. Because |
D. Though |
15.A. express |
B. describe |
C. explain |
D. shake |
16.A. returned |
B. delivered |
C. chose |
D. shared |
17.A. sweet |
B. healthy |
C. happy |
D. fair |
18.A. putting |
B. giving |
C. storing |
D. signing |
19.A. present |
B. harvest |
C. winner |
D. chance |
20.A. greeting |
B. praising |
C. sheltering |
D. rewarding |