Today’s post is almost about signs in English, you will see signs on the road while driving or when walking down a street. Now let’s take a closer look at the signs in the picture below, so you can fully understand what they mean in case you come across one of them.

Starting with the top row, we have a:

yield sign — This sign indicates (标示) that you need to slow down, but you may not have to come to a full stop.

Crosswalk — This is a sign that indicates people have the right of way to cross the street, so cars have to stop when they see a person waiting next to one of these signs.

Second row:

do not enter — This sign indicates you are not allowed to enter a road at that point.

Buckle up! — There are often signs on roads in the United States reminding people that wearing seat belts (安全带) is mandatory (强制的) (seat belts laws differ depending on what state you are in, but all US states have seatbelt laws).

Third row:

be alert (警惕的) for bears — This is another sign that is used to indicate to drivers and pedestrians (行人) that they should be alert for wildlife in the area.

Playground — This is the sign used to alert drivers that there is a playground nearby, so it is a good idea to slow down and watch for children.

1.Where can you often see the signs?

A.In a factory

B.On a farm

C.On the road

D.In the class.

2.What would you do when you see yield sign?

A.Slow down.

B.Enter a road at that point.

C.Have to come to a full stop

D.Should be alert for wildlife in the area.

3.What can be learned from the passage?

A.US states have the same law about seat belts

B.All the people in a car should buckle up in US

C.Pedestrians should walk slowly at a crosswalk

D.Drivers should stop the car at the sign of playground

4.What does the underlined phrase “watch for” in the last line mean?

A.See

B.Look at.

C.Look for

D.Pay attention to

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Footracing(竞走)is a popular activity in the United States. It is not only seen as a competitive sport, but also as a________ to exercise. Though ________ runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers ________ not train at all. ________ not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time, or ________ to enjoy the fun and exercise. People of all ________ , from those less than one year old to those in their 80s, ________ into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, ________ parks, and in suburban areas, and commonly 5 to 1 0 kilometers in ________ .

The largest footrace in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers ________ that is held in San Francisco every spring. This race ________ on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the ________ side at the Pacific Ocean. In 1993 there were 80,000 people ________ in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the ________ are the serious runners who compete to win, and ________might finish in as little as 34 minutes. Behind them ________ the thousands who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those who wear various clothing just for ________ . There was a group of firefighters who were all ________ in a long line and were carrying a fire—hose(消防水龙带). One year there was a wedding ________ , in which the bride dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo(晚礼服). They________ flowers to by-standers, and were actually married at some point along the route.

1.A. plan B. design C. approach D. way

2.A. serious B. amateur C. famous D. ordinary

3.A. must B. could C. might D. should

4.A. Others B. These C. Those D. Ones

5.A. finally B. simply C. partly D. certainly

6.A. ages B. walks C. sorts D. nations

7.A. turn B. look C. break D. enter

8.A. across B. over C. through D. on

9.A. size B. length C. depth D. height

10.A. race B. city C. ground D. ceremony

11.A. holds B. goes C. begins D. carries

12.A. north B. south C. east D. west

13.A. singing B. helping C. watching D. running

14.A. beginning B. front C. course D. process

15.A. who B. what C. which D. as

16.A. stay B. fall C. are D. is

17.A. fun B. medal C. win D. prize

18.A. wrapped B. followed C. separated D. tied

19.A. dinner B. party C. day D. invitation

20.A. sold B. presented C. threw D. donated

请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。

注意:每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。

Third-generation mobile phones, known as 3G, are the next big step for the telecom industry.Data speed in 3G networks is much quicker than that in present technology.This means users can have high-speed Internet access and enjoy video and CD-quality music on their phones.

"Mobile data is not a dream; it's not an option but a requirement," said Len Lauer, head of a U.S.Communications company, Sprint PCS, at a 3G conference in Bangkok earlier this month.

With 3G, you can forget about text messages telling you yesterday's news; a 3G phone can receive video news programs, updated four times a day.Internet access will also be much quicker, making it easier to surf the Web on your phone than on your computer at home.

Face-to-Face video calls

Don't worry about getting lost, 3G phones offer map services so you can find a new restaurant just by pressing a few keys on your handset.

However, the most impressive part of 3G technology is video calling.With live two-way video communication, you can have face-to-face talks with friends and family on your mobile phone.

Many European countries have already launched the services.In May 2000 the U.S.Government issued five license to run 3G wireless services, while the first 3G phones arrived in Italy in March this year.

International telecom companies can't wait to sell 3G in China, the world's largest mobile telecommunications market.But they will have to be patient.At the moment, China is busy testing its 3G-based technologies, networks and services.This will be followed by a trial period before the phones can finally hit the shops.

"We need to create a pool of 3G customers before the large-scale commercial launch of the service," said Fan Yunjun, marketing manager for Beijing Mobile."We expect that the 3G licences will be issued late next year."

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A,B,C和D)中,选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I used to abandon myself to despair. Last year my mother from stroke(中风)and had an operation on her brain. I felt my whole world turn upside down and I had no what I could do to help her to relieve her . Tears welled up in my eyes whenever I was alone.

Last month I precious watch,which was an 18-year-old birthday gift from my father. I could not fall asleep for a couple of nights because I felt about the loss. There have been many like these in my life. I could never figure out how to deal with such tough things I read“If You Have a Lemon,Make a Lemonade" by American writer Dale Carnegie.“When the wise man is handed a lemon,he says,‘What 48 can I get from this? How can I my situation? How can I turn this lemon into a lemonade?’”he wrote.

I suddenly that life is full of ups and downs,so I need to stay all the time. Now when I think of my past,I wish I could have handled things .When my mother was fighting for ,I should have held her hands in mine,telling her things would get better instead of and crying.

Several weeks ago,I took part in a campus singing competition. I didn't a prize. If I had not this article,I would definitely have felt again. But instead,I smiled after the competition. I was happy that at least I had got some stage .Life is not just a bed of roses. There are thorns(刺)as well,but these thorns help us become and strong. When life us a lemon, let's try to make a lemonade.

1.A. resulted B. suffered C. survived D. escaped

2.A. hope B. wonder C. idea D. doubt

3.A. pain B. anxiety C. fear D. pressure

4.A. received B. sold C. fixed D. lost

5.A. unbelievable B. shameful C. angry D. terrible

6.A. diseases B. memories C. incidents D. difficulties

7.A. when B. until C. though D. since

8.A. lesson B. lemonade C. decision D. challenge

9.A. control B. accept C. improve D. avoid

10.A. realized B. thought C. discovered D. predicted

11.A. healthy B. independent C. serious D. positive

12.A. exactly B. differently C. easily D. practically

13.A. recovery B. life C. freedom D. happiness

14.A. shouting B.hiding C. quarreling D. regretting

15.A. expect B. miss C. win D. refuse

16.A. figured out B.written down C. found out D. come across

17.A. embarrassed B. discouraged C.excited D. concerned

18.A. performance B.experience C.progress D. effect

19.A. brave B. calm C. great D. clever

20.A. shows B. makes C. gives D. sends

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