“It’s a big hammer to crack a nut. This is how one angry parent described the recent crackdownby London police on parents who drop their kids off at school by car. Yes, you read that correctly-the v 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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“It’s a big hammer to crack a nut.” This is how one angry parent described the recent crackdown(强制措施)by London police on parents who drop their kids off at school by car. Yes, you read that correctly—the very mode of transportation that many American schools insist—the only safe way to deliver kids to school is now being criminalized in the United Kingdom.

The decision to fine any vehicles seen dropping off or picking up kids with in a particular zone of east London comes from city councillors’(议员) long-term efforts to make the area safer and less crowded. They say they’ve been trying for years “to encourage sensible driving and parking”, but in vain. Neighborhood residents complain frequently about their driveways being blocked by illegally parked cars for 15 minutes or more，often while they’re trying to get to work, and the streets are long overcrowded.

Now the rules have changed. Some parents are angry. Angie Baillieul is a mother who made the “big hammer” comment and says the crackdown is “way over the top.” The nearest drop-off point for her six- year-old is now a five-minute walk from the school. Others are happy with the decision, severe though it may seem. Councillor Jason Frost said ：

“Traffic has significantly reduced，and more children are now walking to school, which is a great outcome. I would rather have complaints that we are slightly inconveniencing parents than hear that a child had been seriously injured because nothing was done.”

I witness daily the chaos created by these in-town drivers，when I walk my own kids to school. There’s a parking lot overflowing with vehicles and a slow-moving train of cars moving in circles，many filling the air with harmful smokes. Meanwhile, the conversations around child over-weight and the importance of daily physical activity continue to stand out in schools.

1.Why is Angie Baillieul opposed to the new rule?

A. She is often fined by London police. B. She will lose her job as a school driver.

C. She has adapted to the American practice. D. She thinks it adds inconvenience to her son.

2.Why has the new rule been made according to Jason Frost1?

A. On account of massive complaints. B. Because of heavy traffic jams.

C. Owing to safety concern. D. Due to air pollution.

3.What can be seen after the crackdown is carried out?

A. Less daily chaos. B. Favor from all people.

C. More over-weight children. D. Complaints from neighbors.

4.What is the main idea of the text?

A. Parents attempt to resist a school rule.

B. London police cause widespread anger.

C. American schools care about kids7 safety.

D. Different voices are heard on a new traffic policy.

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1．A new commodity brings about a highly profitable，fast-growing industry，urging antitrust（反垄断）regulators to step in to check those who control its flow．A century ago，the resource in question was oil．Now similar concerns are being raised by the giants（巨头）that deal in data，the oil of the digital age．The most valuable firms are Googole，Amazon，Facebook and Microsoft．All look unstoppable．
      Such situations have led to calls for the tech giants to be broken up．But size alone is not a crime，The giants'success has benefited consumers．Few want to live without search engines or a quick delivery，Far from charging consumers high prices，many of these services are free （users pay，in effect，by handing over yet more data）．And the appearance of new-born giants suggests that newcomers can make waves，too．
      But there is cause for concern．The internet has made data abundant，all-present and far more valuable，changing the nature of data and competition．Google initially used the data collected from users to target advertising better．But recently it has discovered that data can be turned into new services：translation and visual recognition，to be sold to other companies．Internet companies'control of data gives them enormous power．So they have a"God's eye view"of activities in their own markets and beyond．
      This nature of data makes the antitrust measures of the past less useful．Breaking up firms like Google into five small ones would not stop remaking themselves：in time，one of them would become great again．A rethink is required-and as a new approach starts to become apparent，two ideas stand out．
      The first is that antitrust authorities need to move form the industrial age into the 21st century．When considering a merger（兼并），for example，they have traditionally used size to determine when to step in．They now need to take into account the extent of firms'data assets（资产） when assessing the impact of deals．The purchase price could also be a signal that an established company is buying a new-borm threat．When this takes place，especially when a new-born company has no revenue to speak of，the regulators should raise red flags．
      The second principle is to loosen the control that providers of on-line services have over data and give more to those who supply them．Companies could be forced to consumers what information they hold and how much money they make from it．Governments could order the sharing of certain kinds of data，with users'consent．
      Restarting antitrust for the information age will not be easy．But if governments don't wants a data oconomy by a few giants，they must act soon．

61．Why is there a call to break up giants？A
A．They have controlled the data market．
B．They collect enormous private data．
C．They no longer provide free services．
D．They dismissed some new-born giants．
62．What does the technological innovation in Paragraph 3 indicate？C
A．Data giants'technology is very expensive．
B．Google's idea is popular among data firms．
C．Data can strengthen giants'controlling position．
D．Data can be turned into new services or products．
63．By paying attention to firms'data assets，antitrust regulators couldB．
A．kill a new threat
B．avoid the size trap
C．favour bigger firms
D．charge higher prices
64．What is the purpose of loosening the giants'control of data？D
A．Big companies could relieve data security pressure．
B．Governments could relieve their financial pressure．
C．Consumers could better protect their privacy．
D．Small companies could get more opportunities．

18．Minutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the Plaza Theater，employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups．It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theater's 75-year history．This time，however，the cleanup was a little different．As one group of workers carried out the rubbish，another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in preparation for the building's end．
       The film classic The Last Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theater．Though the movie is 30 years old，most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-bye to the old building．Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate．The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down．
   Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete．He added that the theater's location（位置） was also a reason．"This used to be the center of town，"he said．"Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses．"
    Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theater into a museum and public meeting place．However，these plans were abandoned because of financial problems．Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm，which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theater is located．
    The theater audience said good-bye as Bradford locked the doors for the last time．After 75 years the Plaza Theater has shown its last movie．The theater will be missed．
24．In what way was yesterday's cleanup at the Plaza special？B
   A．It made room for new equipment．
   B．It signaled the closedown of the theater．
   C．It was done with the help of the audience．
   D．It marked the 75th anniversary of the theater．
25．Why was The Last Picture Show put on？D
   A．It was an all-time classic．B．It was about the history of the town．
   C．The audience requested it．D．The theater owner found it suitable．
26．What will probably happen to the building？C
   A．It will be repaired．          B．It will be turned into a museum．
   C．It will be knocked down． D．It will be sold to the city government．
27．What can we infer about the audience？B
A．They are disappointed with Bradford．
B．They are sad to part with the old theater．
C．They are supportive of the city officials．
D．They are eager to have a shopping center．

假如你是李华，你和同学们组建的舞蹈倶乐部将举行义演（benefit performance)。你的朋友美国留学生Peter是街舞高手。请你发一封电子邮件，请他来指导你们的街排练（rehearsal)。

内容要点如下：

1. 请求指导的缘由；

2. 指导时间与地点；

3. 欢迎他参加义演。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Peter,

How are things going with you?______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删减：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last Friday, our school organized us to a fire station, what we had expected for several day. When we got there, the fire-fighters welcomed us but led us into an exhibition hall. There one of them delivered the lecture on fire control to us. After that, they show us how to operate a fire extinguisher, and even gave our chances to practise using it. Now, I dare say I can use it skillful! On our way home, we couldn’t help to talking about what we had experienced. We felt very happy and excited because we had gained so many knowledge about fire control and known what to do an emergency.

For families on vacation, a playground provides a welcome break. It can also provide a glimpse into the local culture, from the setup of the park to the ways families interact. Here are the designs that live up to that challenge.

Fruit and Scent Playground, Stockholm

Is there a picky eater on a steady diet of chicken fingers and cheese? Perhaps a trip to Sweden’s Fruit and Scent Playground will change his or her culinary(烹饪的) tune. This playground features a banana slide, an orange seesaw, pear huts, a watermelon jungle gym and a pair of cherry swings, all designed by public artist Johan Ferner Strom. Now, who can say you can’t play with your food?

Nishi Rokugo Park, Tokyo

Located between central Tokyo and the city of Kawasaki, Nishi Rokugo combines recycled rubber tires(橡胶轮胎) with traditional playground equipment. In total, more than 3,000 tires of different sizes are used to create tunnels, bridges, tall sculptures for climbing and, of course, tire swings. There’s little shade, so you can visit here in the early morning or late afternoon for the most comfortable weather, and be sure to wear your play clothes.

Bicentennial Children’s Park, Santiago, Chile

Bicentennial Children’s playground in Metropolitan Park was built to celebrate 200 years of Chilean independence and improve the lives of Santiago citizens. Dozens of slides are built into the slope, creating a design completely complementary(互为补充的) of the surrounding landscape. Fountains offer some relief from the sun, and ample seating gives parents a place to relax.

1.What can be learned about Fruit and Scent Playground?

A. It is located in Tokyo, Japan.

B. Its design was led by some artists.

C. It is aimed at balancing people’s diet.

D. Its facilities are modeled after fruits.

2.When visiting Nishi Rokugo Park, it is better to ________.

A. wear thick protective clothes

B. avoid moments when it’s hot

C. take umbrellas and raincoats

D. watch out for the equipment

3.Why does the author recommend Bicentennial Children’s Park?

A. It becomes part of the surroundings.