It’s not the flashiest car in the world. Not even close. But the 1971 Volkswagen named Helios can do something most cars can't: run on solar energy—energy from the sun's light and heat!

Joshua Bechtold, 14, and the other students at the Riverside School in Lyndonville, Vermont, worked many months to get Helios ready for the 1999 American Tour de Sol ( "Sol" is the Latin word for "sun"). They named their car after Helios, the sun god in Greek mythology (神话).

 The 4-year-old Tour de Sol encourages the use of "green", or environmentally friendly, cars to help reduce pollution and save energy. It's not a race. Cars are judged on fuel efficiency (耗油量) rather than speed. In the week-long event, 44 cars took the 350-mile tour from Waterbury, Connecticut, to Lake George, New York. Of the 23 student cars, Helios was the only one built by middle school students. A teacher drove Helios, but the children talked with people wherever they stopped along the road. "That was my favorite part," says Anna Browne, 15. "We explained how the car runs." Due in part to old, inefficient batteries (电池), Helios finished fourth—out of four—in its kind, the sun-powered class. "We were there for the fun of it," Anna says. "We're proud of Helios," says Ariel Gleicher, 14. "It's a car that's good for the environment."

1. What is special about the car Helios in the text?

A. It was built by middle school students.

B. It has an attractive design.

C. It was made in 1971.

D. It won the fourth prize.

2. How many sun-powered cars took part in the race?

A. 1.

B. 4.

C. 23.

D. 44.

3. What would be the best title for the text?

A. The Making of Helios

B. 1999 American Tour de Sol

C. Sun-powered Cars on the Road

D. Use of Green Cars in Connecticut

4. The students felt proud of Helios because

A. it could run as far as 350 miles

B. it was favored by many children

C. it had high-quality batteries

D. it was driven by clean energy

 

It's not the flashiest car in the world. Not even close. But the 1971 Volkswagen named Helios can do something most cars can't: nm on solar energy – energy from the sun's light and heat!

    Joshua Bechtold, 14, and the other students at the Riverside School in Lyndonville, Vermont, worked many months to get Helios ready for the 1999  American Tour de Sol ("Sol" is the Latin word for "sun"). They named their car after Helios, the sun god in Greek mythology(神话).

    The 4-year-old Tour de Sol encourages the use of "green", or environmentally friendly, cars to help reduce pollution and save energy. It’s not a race. Cars are  judged on fuel efficiency(耗油量) rather than speed. In the week-long event, 44 cars took the 350-mile tour from Waterbury, Connecticut, to Lake George, New York. Of the 23 student cars, Helios was the only one built by middle school students.

    A teacher drove Helios, but the children talked with people wherever they stopped along the mad. "That was my favorite part," says Anna Browne, 15. "We explained how the car runs.”

    Due in part to old, inefficient batteries(电池), Helios finished fourth - out of four - in its kind, the sun-powered class. "We were there for the fun of it," Anna says. "We're proud of Helios," says Ariel Gleicher, 14. "It's a car that's good for the environment."

64. What is special about the car Helios in the text?       

       A. It was built by middle school students.

       B. It has an attractive design.

      C. It was made in 1971.

      D. It won the fourth prize.

65. How many sun-powered cars took part in the race?      

       A. 1.       B. 4.     C. 23.    D. 44.

66. What would be the best title for the text.'?       

      A. The Making of Helios

      B. 1999 American Tour de Sol

      C. Sun-powered Cars on the Road

      D. Use of Green Cars in Connecticut

67. The students felt proud of Helios because______.

      A. it could run as far as 350 miles      B. it was favored by many children

   C. it had high-quality batteries          D. it was driven by clean energy

It's not the flashiest car in the world. Not even close. But the 1971 Volkswagen named Helios can do something most cars can't: nm on solar energy - energy from the sun's light and heat!

    Joshua Bechtold, 14, and the other students at the Riverside School in Lyndonville, Vermont, worked many months to get Helios ready for the 1999  American Tour de Sol ( "Sol" is the Latin word for "sun"). They named their car after Helios, the sun god in Greek mythology(神话).

    The 4-year-old Tour de Sol encourages the use of "green", or environmentally friendly, cars to help reduce pollution and save energy. It' s not a race. Cars are  judged on fuel efficiency(耗油量) rather than speed. In the week-long event, 44 cars took the 350-mile tour from Waterbury, Connecticut, to Lake George, New York. Of the 23 student cars, Helios was the only one built by middle school students.

    A teacher drove Helios, but the children talked with people wherever they stopped along the mad. "That was my favorite part," says Anna Browne, 15. "We explained how the car runs.”

    Due in part to old, inefficient batteries(电池), Helios finished fourth - out of four - in its kind, the sun-powered class. "We were there for the fun of it," Anna says. "We're proud of Helios," says Ariel Gleicher, 14. "It's a car that's good for the environment."

64. What is special about the car Helios in the text?       

              A. It was built by middle school students.

              B. It has an' attractive design.

              C. It was made in 1971.

             D. It won the fourth prize.

65. How many sun-powered cars took part in the race?      

              A. 1.                  B. 4.                      C. 23.                       D. 44.

66. What would be the best title for the text.'?       

             A. The Making of Helios

             B. 1999 American Tour de Sol

             C. Sun-powered Cars on the Road

             D. Use of Green Cars in Connecticut

67. The students felt proud of Helios because______.

             A. it could run as far as 350 miles          B. it was favored by many children

            C. it had high-quality batteries                 D. it was driven by clean energy


第二节:完形填空(共20 小题,每小题1.5分, 满分30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出一个最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项标号涂黑。
About fifteen years ago, when I was about seven years old, I took a trip with my father. Through this great trip I  36  my self-confidence and I could see beautiful  37 _and feel various  38  such as joy, sorrow, and appreciation.
My father liked climbing mountains very much. 39   he took a trip, he would  40  take me. At that time he was a good  41 . I also wanted to become a good climber. One   42  summer day my father and I took a  43  to Mt. Sol-Ak, one of the biggest mountains in Korea  44  in the eastern part of Korea.
After a few hours’ train  45  , we arrived at an entrance to the mountain. And then we started climbing. While I was climbing on the mountain, I 46  to sweat like rain. I wanted to take a 47  for only a minute, but my father said to me, “You need to put up with some  48  . If you can  49  this pain now, you will be a better climber than me.” He continued to  50  me.
The  51  I climbed to the top of the mountain, the more labored my breathing became. While I was climbing on a tough and narrow way, I could not  52  anything except my goal—that I  53  become a better climber than my father.
After two hours, I was able to get to the top of the mountain finally. I felt so  54  of myself. I thanked my father for helping and encouraging me. On the top of the mountain I could see the huge sun  55  in the west. It looked like a prize given by God.
36. A. gained     B. found         C. invented                   D. showed
37. A. rivers      B. valleys              C. landscapes            D. forests
38. A. emotions      B. attitudes        C. response                   D. experience
39. A. Wherever     B. Whatever      C. However              D. Whenever
40. A. probably      B. occasionally       C. always                        D. unwillingly
41. A. climber    B. teacher              C. trainer                  D. traveler
42. A. special     B. proper         C. hot                          D. ordinary
43. A. trip             B. vacation        C. journey                    D. voyage
44. A. settled     B. lay             C. stood                   D. located
45. A. tour         B. travel        C. seat                          D. ride
46. A. continued     B. wanted          C. seemed                     D. stopped
47. A. place       B. rest            C. pause                   D. breath
48. A. success     B. hotness          C. difficulties            D. failure
49. A. manage     B. tolerate         C. change                        D. try
50. A. praise      B. inform              C. train                    D. encourage
51. A. more closely       B. closely              C. closer                   D. close
52. A. think about  B. care for         C. find out                    D. think out
53. A. might      B. would         C. can                          D. need
54. A. sure         B. excited              C. proud                   D. certain
55. A. going down  B. going out      C. going over            D. going off

Poster 1
I am a journalist living in Barcelona and I would like to travel exchanging my apartment. I have an apartment in the city center with 2 bedrooms. You can get to the airport by bus or taxi in 20 minutes. And there is a metro station really close to the apartment. The area has many shops, theatres, bars and restaurants.
Poster 2
I am looking forward to exchanging my apartment in Madrid for yours in a nice location in Beijing. It’s a really nice apartment in the centre of Madrid, within walking distance of the main attractions. You can walk to the Puerta del Sol, Royal Palace, Opera, Plaza Mayor, etc. in a few minutes; everything is so close! The apartment has all the facilities(设备)and it is very modern.
Poster 3
Hello, I am a Canadian IT professional and accounting student looking for a room in Wudaokou or other areas near ShangDi (my office location). I want to pay 1,400 RMB to 2,500RMB depending on the room and location. I can sign a contract for at least three months. My email address: vhjvm3584098242@hous.craigslist.org.
Poster 4
My 21-year-old son Matthew would like to visit China in the spring for three to four weeks. If you can offer him a safe, clean, cost-free place to stay, I will offer you or your family a stay at my second home 28 miles outside of Reno, Nevada, USA. This is a single-story home on the edge of the desert. You have access to 70 acres of land, clean air and clean water. Fishing and golfing are available nearby. I will provide transportation to the home, and pick you up when you have finished. My son Matthew is honest, safe and clean-living.
Reply to: hbxdd-3537187673@hous.craigslist.org.
【小题1】 Poster 1 mainly focuses on the apartment’s ________.

A.low rentB.large spaceC.quality facilitiesD.convenient location
【小题2】Which of the following is TRUE of the Puerta del Sol?
A.It’s a district of Madrid.B.It’s a main attraction in Madrid.
C.It’s the name of the apartment.D.It’s an attraction outside of Madrid
【小题3】Where is the house in Poster 4 located?
A.In a stadium.B.In the centre of desert.
C.In the countryside.D.In an area of the downtown.

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