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I’m not so f_______ with him, Actually, I don’t even know his name.

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I was desperately nervous about becoming car-free. But eight months ago our car was hit by a passing vehicle and it was destroyed. No problem, I thought: we’ll buy another. But the insurance payout didn’t even begin to cover the costs of buying a new car—I worked out that, with the loan we’d need plus petrol, insurance, parking permits and tax, we would make a payment as much as ￡600 a month.

And that’s when I had my fancy idea. Why not just give up having a car at all? I live in London. We have a railway station behind our house, a tube station 10 minutes’ walk away, and a bus stop at the end of the street. A new car club had just opened in our area, and one of its shiny little red Peugeots was parked nearby. If any family in Britain could live without a car, I reasoned, then surely we were that family.

But my new car-free idea, sadly, wasn’t shared by my family. My teenage daughters were horrified. What would their friends think about our family being “too poor to afford a car”? (I wasn’t that bothered what they thought, and I suggested the girls should take the same approach.)

My friends, too, were astonished at our plan. What would happen if someone got seriously ill overnight and needed to go to hospital? (an ambulance) How would the children get to and from their many events? (buses and trains) People smiled as though this was another of my mad ideas, before saying they were sure I’d soon realize that a car was a necessity.

Eight months on, I wonder whether we’ll ever own a car again. The idea that you “have to” own a car, especially if you live in a city, is all in the mind. I live—and many other citizens do too—in a place that has never been better served by public transport, and yet car ownership has never been higher. We worry about rising car costs, but we’d be better off asking something much more basic: do I really need a car? Certainly the answer is no, and I’m a lot richer because I dared to ask the question.

1.The author decided to live a car-free life partly because ________.

A. most families chose to go car-free B. the cost of a new car was too much

C. he was hurt in a terrible car accident D. the traffic jam was unbearable for him

2.What is the attitude of the author’s family toward his plan?

A. Disapproving. B. Supportive.

C. Optimistic. D. Unconcerned.

3.What did the author suggest his daughters do about their friends’ opinion?

A. Argue against it. B. Take their advice.

C. Leave it alone. D. Think it over.

4.What conclusion did the author draw after the eight-month car-free life?

A. Life cannot go without a car.

B. Life without a car is a little bit hard.

C. His life gets improved without a car.

D. A car-free life does not suit everyone.

Sammy Armstrong was driving to his office1.he noticed a car was stuck on railroad tracks.Then he2. (hear)a train whistle.Sammy threw down his sunglasses and keys and ran toward the car.3.elderly man,Jean Papich,eighty-four,sat in the drivers seat,4.(turn) the key and hitting the gas.His wife,Marion,seventy-eight,was looking5.(nervous) at him.Then Sammy walked to the back of the car and pushed it forward,but his boots slipped on the warm asphalt（沥青）.He could see the train approaching fast.

6.might be easier to push the car backward,Sammy thought.He ran around to the front of the vehicle and shouted at Jean7.(put) the car in neutral（空挡）.Sammy could feel the ground trembling under his feet.He put his boots against the tracks and pushed forcefully.Finally,the car rolled off the tracks.When Sammy looked up,the train was just a couple of8.(foot)away.Sammy,9.(shock) and speechless,went back to work as crowd gathered at the scene.

Weeks later,Marion called to thank Sammy.He responded,“I just did10.I believe is the right thing to do as an average citizen."

He surprised his fans by giving a concert c__________ classical music with Chinese folk music.

The school sports meet will be held according to the s___________.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Thanks to the magic of the Internet, booking your yearly trip is just a few clicks away. 1. Here are some o f the most common travel mistakes that waste your money and what you can do to fix them．

Not having travel insurance

2. But if Something bad does happen while you’re traveling and you aren’t covered（给……保险）, you’ll be left paying thousands of dollars.

What you should do: Get travel insurance! It only costs a few dollars a day and it offered through many of the credit card companies．

Mismanaging your money

Whether it’s by using traveler’s checks, or getting cash before you go，you don’t look for the best rates.

What you should do： 3. Check if your bank has a partner ATM network in the country you’re visiting and it may cost you nothing to take out local cash.

Booking too early

People get excited about their trip and, to make it real，book their flight right away. 4. Both area mistake．

What you should do：Book your flight about two to three months in advance to secure the lowest fares.

Asking where to eat the wrong way

Even if you’re doing the smart thing and asking locals，“Where should I eat？”you’re asking the question in a wrong way. 5.

What you should do：It seems simple but asking，“Where do you eat？”means a world of differ ence. Instead of guessing what you might like, a local can direct you to a place he likes to visit

A．But you will make a mistake in finding a wrong place or booking a wrong hotel.

B．Use the ATM for cash and a credit card for all your shopping．

C．But you may throw money away when you travel.

D．A lot of people think“I’m just going away for a short time．I’ll be fine.”

E．Go to a bank and exchange for local cash you need in the country you will visit at the best rate before you set off.

F．You will be sent to restaurants that loca1s think tourists would want to visit.

G．Or they forget and wait until the last minute.

It is reported that a surprisingly high number of city citizens in China suffer1.poor health and many die at an early age.

Poor health with no sign of any identified disease, a condition known as “sub health” is on 2.rise. Sub health 3.(mark) by general weakness, low energy levels and a poor immune system.

A survey4.was held in 16 cities with over one million population showed high proportion of urban Chinese have been suffering such health problems. The numbers are5.(particular) high in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong.

The problem happens6.(most) among senior and middle-level managers, clerks and other white-collar workers with high educational level.

The sub health condition, found in most cases among those groups of people, will have bad effects on China’s long term7.(develop) and progress unless8.(deal) timely and properly.

A survey by the Chinese Academy of Science shows that the average life of Chinese intellectuals is 58 years, 10 years9.(low) than the nation’s average. This early death phenomenon may be increasing. A health expert said China should race against time, 10.(seek) measures to solve the problem.

Lucy: Oh, Jim! Be careful! You almost 1.(fall) down. Are you all right?

John: Don’t worry. I’m OK.

Lucy: You’d better not look at your phone while 2.(walk).

John: OK, I won’t.

Lucy: By 3. way, you didn’t look very happy on the WeChat yesterday.

John: Haha, you saw my 4.(photo) in the friend circle!

Lucy: Yeah. I’m used to looking through it every day. I found your car was broken.

5.was wrong?

John: There was nothing serious. Just a little traffic accident.

Lucy: I’m sorry 6.(hear) that. Was anybody hurt?

John: No one, 7.we wore the seat belts.

Lucy: Well done! We should know how to protect 8.(we).

John: I can’t agree 9. you more. Safety rules are really worth learning.

Lucy: But you still need a rest. Take good care of yourself. Bye.

John: I 10.(real) appreciate your care. Bye-bye.

Inside the Rain Room

The Rain Room has arrived and local art lovers are taking notice. Is it worth the wait? Yes, I assure you it is. Once inside, visitors find a long, dark room with a high ceiling. A single bright light shines through heavy rain falling around visitors. The mist. The damp air. The noise. It feels like a mighty storm is pouring down. But the storm is inside. And visitors aren’t getting wet. Instead, visitors wander in awe, admiring the rain and the artists who created it.

The Rain Room was created to highlight the connection between humans, nature and technology. With a tracking system that senses movement and stops the rain wherever visitors move, it does just that. Light and sound produce an experience that feels both natural and foreign. The exhibit is moving on to Atlanta next month. I urge you to visit before then. It’s time to experience the Rain Room for yourself!

Welcome to the Rain Room

• The Rain Room features falling water. Please be aware you may get slightly wet. However, visitors wearing raincoats will be turned away.

• This exhibit features advanced technology. To ensure its effectiveness, please avoid wearing dark or reflective clothing.

• Visitors are welcome to take photographs of the exhibit.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• For the convenience of all guests, visits are limited to 10 minutes.

1.What’s the purpose of the text?

A. To attract visitors to a new art exhibit.

B. To explain how an exhibit has been created.

C. To describe the technology used in the exhibit.

D. To promote the artists taking part in an exhibit.

2.What’s the function of the exhibit’s tracking system?

A. To keep visitors from getting wet.

B. To protect the exhibit from water damage.

C. To time how long visitors are in the room.

D. To count the number of visitors in the room.

3.What must you do when visiting the Rain Room?

A. Wear a raincoat.

B. Wear dark clothing.

C. Leave your camera outside.

D. Pass through within 10 minutes.

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