7.Kindly indicate your return km reading,fuel gauge(计量器) reading,date and time,and return this envelope,with your keys,to the rental counter.
Document number
Return km reading 
Return fuel gauge√E1/81/43/81/25/83/47/8F
Return dateReturn time
Safe Driving in South Africa
DRIVER'S LICENCE
When driving,you must be in possession of your driver's licence at all times.
SEAT BELTS
The law requires that you wear seat belts at all times.
DRIVING
In South Africa,driving is on the left-hand side of the road.
SPEED LIMITS
Generally 60km/hr in built-up areas,100km/hr in rural areas and 120km/hr on highways.
PETROL
Petrol is available 24hours per day.Unleaded (无铅) petrol should be used in Avis cars.Credit cards are not accepted for the payment of petrol.
SAFETY
For your own safety,keep your doors locked while driving.
LOCK UP
Shut windows and lock all doors and the boot when leaving the vehicle unattended.
VALUABLES
Do not leave personal belongings such as cell phones and valuables in your vehicle.They are not covered by our insurance.
TYRES
Avis undertakes that on delivery of the vehicle to the driver,the condition of the tyres will be agreeable to the laws and the tyre pressure in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's specifications(说明书) for"normal use".
It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that both the condition and inflation(膨胀) of the tyres are appropriate throughout the course of the rental.
It is the responsibility of the driver to inspect the condition of the tyres at the beginning of the rental and to make adjustments to the tyre pressure to take into account such factors as the number of passengers,mass of luggage,environment temperatures,speed and road condition.
ROAD MAPS
Maps of Southern Africa,including city and regional maps,can be found in a copy of the Avis Inbound magazine,in each vehicle or at the Avis Customer Service Center.More extensive area maps are obtainable from the Automobile Association (AA) and South African Tourism.

70.The passage is intended forA.
A.car renters 
B.traffic police
C.insurance sellers
D.automobile mechanics
71.The driver shouldB according to the rules about tyres.
A.make the tyre condition agreeable to the laws
B.adjust tyre pressure with many factors considered
C.work out the vehicle manufacturer's specifications
D.be responsible for driving safety and road condition
72.What information hasn't been mentioned in the leaf letD?
A.The speed limit in different areas.
B.The requests of giving cars back to Avis.
C.The ways to keep personal possessions safe.
D.The instructions to fix flat tyres on the road.
6.If you want to attend the hottest events of 2014,don't waste your time looking through dozens of hotels or vacation packages(独家套餐).Instead,look to cruise ships(游轮) that can carry you to and from the most expected holiday,sporting,and cultural events of the year.
    Here's a look at some of the most popular:
Australian Open in Melbourne(January 13-26,2014)
     Tennis fans worldwide are eager for the tickets to matches at any one of the four yearly Grand Slam events,the Australian Open,French Open,Wimbledon,and the U.S Open.In January 2014,luxury cruise line Silversea will offer fans a three-night pre-cruise package to the 109th Australian Open in Melbourne.Silversea passengers will attend third round singles matches at Rod Laver Arena on January 17 and 18 before taking the 382-passenger Silver Shadow for a special 15-night Melbourne to Bali voyage.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro(February 28-March 4,2014)
     Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is one of the most popular celebrations of its kind in the world,drawing two million visitors each and every day of the festivities that include parades(游行),street fairs,and costume balls.Holland America's Maasadam will spend three days in Rio during Carnival as part of its 26-day Amazon & Carnival Explorer journey.
2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil(June 12-July 13,2014)
     If you're a soccer fan that came up empty in the search for a hotel room for the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Rio de Janeiro,there's still hope.Book MSC Cruises'18-night Miami to Rio voyage aboard Divina.The ship leaves Miami on May 24 and arrives in Rio just in time for the World Cup.
New Year's Eve in Hong Kong(December 31,2014)
     Hong Kong is a magical destination and New Year's Eve festivities and fireworks pull out all the stops to make a holiday trip to that city even more attractive.Crystal Cruises'all-inclusive luxury ship,Symphony,will spend two nights in Hong Kong and celebrate New Year's Eve Chinese-style during its 15-night holiday voyage that leaves Bangkok on December 21.This roundtrip voyage also calls on Ho Chi Minh City and Hanio in Vietnam.

39.According to the passage,which of the following ships will take the longest time of voyage?D
A.Silver Shadow.
B.Symphony.
C.Divina.
D.Maasadam.
40.The events that will take place in Rio de Janeiro in 2014 areA.
A.Carnival and FIFA World Cup
B.New Year's Eve fireworks and Carnival
C.the Australian Open and Grand Slam events
D.New Year's Eve and FIFA
41.Where does the passage probably come from?C
A.In a sports magazine.
B.In a textbook.
C.In a travel brochure.
D.In a science report.
42.The main purpose of the passage is toC.
A.give information about the hottest events of 2014
B.describe the most popular tourist destinations in 2014
C.introduce cruise ships to some big events of 2014
D.persuade readers to take cruise ships for 2014 holiday.
5.Last spring,Michelle fell in love with kite-boarding,an adventure sport that combines surfing and sailing.So she got a kite-board,took some (21)B and a few months later drove out to the Banana River.There she met John,who offered to help her (22)D  her skills.
One day,John (23)C Michelle while his wife,Nancy,stay ed behind on a Jet Ski (摩托艇).In that way,there would be  (24)Dto bring back Michelle if she got into trouble.After John gave her a few(25)C,he took off.He'd sailed about three quarters of a mile down the river when he felt the wind (26)D.He knew that the stronger the wind grew,the more(27)A it would be for Michelle to control her board.(28)B,he turned and started sailing back toward the two women.
Michelle had (29)C  decided to head for shore.The wind was too strong for her to handle the kite.She prepared to land her (30)D by releasing one of the four lines that kept the sail in the air.(31)Dshe didn't have a chance.She was thrown over the water,still (32)A  to the kite.Seconds later,a huge wind sent the kite upward.Even more dangerous,the sail's lines started to twist together,round and round.Michelle(33)B  to free from the kite.But she failed.
Nancy was several hundred feet away on the Jet Ski and couldn't get to her (34)Denough to help.By then,John had closed in and Michelle felt John (35)C  her out of t he water.As she held his arm,he tried to pull the handle but couldn't (36)A it.Then suddenly,John let go.At that point,Michelle was sure she would die without him h  olding (37)B  her.But John had seen Nancy approaching and (38)Cthat he'd have a better chance  of helping Michelle.He jumped onto the Jet Ski.As the kite dived down,with all his(39)B,he jumped from the Jet Ski onto the kite and dragged it to the water.Finally Michelle was saved.
This experience hasn't kept Michelle from loving kite-boarding."Life is fragile (脆弱的),but it's meant to be(40)A,"she says.

21.A.lecturesB.lessonsC.skillsD.measures
22.A.showB.teachC.requireD.improve
23.A.expectedB.controlledC.instructedD.saved
24.A.anyoneB.everyoneC.noneD.someone
25.A.sailsB.chancesC.tipsD.handles
26.A.get upB.slow downC.die downD.pick up
27.A.challengingB.excitingC.interestingD.frightening
28.A.AmazedB.WorriedC.FrustratedD.Surprised
29.A.alwaysB.stillC.alreadyD.even
30.A.boardB.lineC.boatD.kite
31.A.SoB.AndC.OrD.But
32.A.attachedB.appealedC.appliedD.added
33.A.managedB.attemptedC.demandedD.advised
34.A.bravelyB.nearlyC.slowlyD.quickly
35.A.fetchB.bringC.liftD.put
36.A.reachB.senseC.rememberD.feel
37.A.downB.ontoC.backD.out
38.A.doubtedB.insistedC.figuredD.pretended
39.A.heartB.strengthC.careD.consideration
40.A.enjoyedB.pleasedC.pushedD.spent.
4.Inside the pleasingly fragrant cafe,So All May Eat(SAME) in downtown Denver,the spirit of generosity(慷慨)is instantly noticeable:A donation box stands in place of a cash register.Customers here pay only what they can afford,no questions asked.A risky business plan,perhaps,but SAME Café has done one unchangeable thing in the Mile High City for six years:Open only at midday,the restaurant provides poor local can instead volunteer as waiters and waitresses,and dishwashers,or took after the buildings and equipment for the cafe.
"It's based on trust,and it's working all right",says co-owner Brad Birky,who started the café in 2006.With his wife Libby.Previously volunteering at soup kitchens,the Birkys were dissatisfied with the often unhealthy meals they served there."We wanted to offer quality food in a restaurant where everyone felt comfortable,regardless of their circumstances,"Birky says.SAME's special lunch menu changes daily and most food materials are natural and grown by local farmers.The café now averages 65 to 70 customers (and eight volunteers) a day.And the spirit of generosity behind the project appears to be spreading.In early 2007,one volunteer who had cleared snow for his meals during the long winter said goodbye to the Birkys,"He said he was going to New Orleans to help with the hurricane clear up,"says Birky.

68.What can we learn about the soup kitchens the Birkys prcviously worked for?B
A.They refused to have volunteers.
B.They offered low quality food.
C.They provided customers with a good environment.
D.They closed down because of poor management.
69.According to the passage,which of the following is TRUE?A
A..The customers who cannot pay can word as volunteers in stead.
B.More volunteers will go to new Orleans for the hurricane cleanup.
C.Many new cafes will be opened to offer free lunches in the town.
D.The lunch menu has remained the same since the café was started.
70.The author's attitude towards running such a café isB
A.unfavorable
B.approving
C.doubtful
D.cautious.
3."Happiness Advantage"Effect
In July 2010Burt's Bees,a personal-care products company,was going through enormous change as it began a global expansion into 19new countries.In this kind of high-pressure situation,many leaders bother their assistants with frequent meetings or flood their in-boxes with urgent demands.In doing so,managers lift everyone's anxiety level,which activates the part of the brain that processes threats and steals resources from the prefrontal cortex ( 大脑皮层),which is responsible for effective problem solving.
Burt's Bees's then-CEO,John Wolfgang,took a different approach.Each day,he'd send out an e-mail praising a team member for work related to global marketing.He'd interrupt his own presentations to remind his managers to talk with their teams about the company's values.He asked me to further a three-hour session with employees on happiness in the course of the expansion effort.
As one member of the senior team told me a year later,Wolfgang's emphasis on developing positive leadership kept his managers actively involved and loyal as they successfully transformed the company into a global one.
That outcome shouldn't surprise us.Research shows that when people work with a positive mind-set (思维模式),performance on nearly every level-productivity,creativity,involvement-improves.Yet happiness is perhaps the most misunderstood driver of performance.For one,mostpeople believe that success comes before happiness."Once I get a promotion,I'll be happy,"they think.Or,"Once I hit my sales target,I'll feel great."But because success is a moving target-as soon as you hit your target,you raise it again-the happiness that results from success does not last long.
In fact,it works the other way around:People who have a positive mind-set perform better in the face of challenge.I call this the"happiness advantage"-every business outcome shows improvement when the brain is positive.I've observed this effect in my role as a researcher and lecturer in 48countries on the connection between employee happiness and success.And I'm not alone:In an analysis of 225academic studies,researchers found strong evidence of cause-and-effect relationship between life satisfaction and successful business outcomes. Another common misunderstanding is that our genetics,our environment,or a combination of the two determines how happy we are.To be sure,both factors have an impact.But one's general sense of well-being is surprisingly unstable.The habits you form,the way you interact with colleagues,how you think about stress-all these can be managed to increase your happiness and  your chances of success.ccess.

71.bother/annoy72.anxiety/concern/worry73.considerate/aware/conscious74.loyal/faithful/devoted/committed75.difference76.positively77.success/achievements78.strongly79.determined/decided80.chances/possibilities/opportunities.
2.Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life.Every waking moment,the eyes are working to see the world around us.Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight,but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes.Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:
•Schedule yearly exams.(36)BExperts advise parents to bring babies 6to 12months of age to the doctor for a careful check.The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment,including eyeglasses.
•Protect against UV rays (紫外线).Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes.No matter what the season is,it's extremely important to wear sunglasses.(37)C
Give your eyes a break.Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products.(38)GExperts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20rule:every 20minutes,take a 20-second break and look at something 20feet away.
•(39)AAs part of a healthy diet,eat more fruits and vegetables each day.Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.
•Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜).Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight.While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses,many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk.(40)FOtherwise,you may have problems such as red eyes,pain in the eyes,or a more serious condition.

A.Eat your greens.
B.Eye care should begin early in life.
C.They can properly protect your eyes.
D.Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.
E.Parents usually don't care about their own eyesight.
F.Always follow the doctor's advice for appropriate wear.
G.This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.
1.According to sociologists(社会学家),every modern industrial society has some form of social stratification(阶层).Class,power and status are important in deciding people's rank in society.
Class means a person's economic position in society.A commonly used classification is lower class,middle class and upper class.While sociologists disagree on how these terms should be exactly defined,they do describe societies like the United States quite well.One study shows that 53% of Americans belong to the lower class,46% the middle class,and 1% the upper class.Interestingly,a surgeon earning$500,000a year and a bus driver earning$50,000a year both regard themselves as the middle class!
Power refers to the amount of control a person has over other people.Obviously,people in positions of great power (such as governors) exercise(行使)big power,but people who take orders from others have less power.Power and class do not always go hand in hand,however.For example,the governor of a state has great power,but he or she may not belong to a corresponding (相应的)economic class.Generally,however,there is a relationship between power and class.
To our knowledge,there aren't too many people who aren't millionaires in the U.S.Senate!
Status is the honor or respect attached to a person's position in society.It can also be affected by power and class,but not necessarily so.For example,a university professor may have a high status but not belong to a high social class or have a lot of power over others.
54.What can we learn about"the middle class"from Paragraph 2?B
A.People earning$50,000a year belong to the middle class.
B.Nearly half Americans belong to the middle class.
C.People generally consider bus drivers as the middle class.
D.Sociologists have a clear definition of the middle class.
55.According to the text,we know thatA.
A.power and class do not always correspond with each other
B.status refers to a person's economic position in society
C.people with high status have a lot of control over others
D.class is less important in deciding a person's social rank
56.Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text?A
7.At the risk of sounding lazy,I'll just be honest:I used to hate making my bed.Why should I bother?I'm just going to get right back into it later,and no one except my immediate family will see it.
But something I read last week in Charles Duhigg's"The Power of Habit"changed my mind.According to Duhigg,making your bed every morning is connected with better productivity and sticking to a budget.It has also been suggested that making your bed promotes happiness.My interest was attracted.
According to Duhigg,making your bed is something called a keystone habit.Changing or forming keystone habits helps you develop other good habits.
I figured that I was the perfect test case for the Make Your Bed to Achieve Happiness Theory and that it was worth a try.So far I've made my bed for 10days in a row.And here's what I've noticed:Making my bed inspires my children to make their beds,clean their rooms and do the laundry and the dishes.
Karen Miller,author of"Hand Wash Cold",explains:"The state of your bed is the state of your head."I think she is on to something.When I leave my bed in a heap (一堆),I leave the bedroom feeling defeated by my bed,my alarm clock,and my general sleepy mood.I'm reluctant to get the day started.
But when I look at my freshly made bed,I have to admit it:I smile a little.I feel just a bit more motivated.Productive,even.But sticking to a budget?That part is still up for debate.I just bought some beautiful pillows for my freshly made bed.I can't leave that beautiful bed half-dressed,can I?
24.The author decided to make her bedC.
A.to create a good impression
B.to form some keystone habits
C.under the influence of a book
D.at the request of her family
25.After watching the author making her bed,the author's childrenC.
A.got up very early 
B.felt happier at home
C.began to share the housework 
D.loved her more than before
26.Which of the following can best replace the underlined word"reluctant"?D
A.Curious.
B.Regretful.
C.Lucky.
D.Unwilling.
27.How does the author feel about the habit of making her bed?D
A.It is a waste of time.
B.It helps save money.
C.It promotes communication.
D.It makes a difference in life.
6.
Attractions
Do you:
◆Love the National Park,value it and hope to safeguard its future?
◆Wish to see the beautiful landscape of the Park protected?
◆Like to enjoy peaceful,informal recreation within the Park?
Aims
The Friends organization aims are to help protect and improve the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park for all to enjoy.We are a voluntary organization and registered charity without financial links to the National Park Authority.
Activities
We encourage everyone to enjoy the National Park through regular talks and visits to interesting places in the Park with expert guides.
We keep an eye on planning applications,Park Authority policies and threats to the National Park such as massive leisure complexes.We work with likeminded organizations such as the Campaign for National Parks to make our voice more effective.We help children to understand the National Park by sponsoring publications such as an adventure booklet and projects in local schools.
Benefits
◆Guided visits to places of interest which may not always be available to the general public.
◆All members receive our regular News and Views.
◆Talks by experts in their fields on current issues.
◆A discount is available on Friends items for sale.
◆Satisfaction of participation in work parties,for those willing and able to be involved.If interested,please complete the Application Form at www.fpnp.org.uk.
21.Which of the following is discouraged by the Friends organization?B
A.To prevent possible damages to the National Park.
B.To build massive complexes for public amusement.
C.To help protect and improve the Park for all to enjoy.
D.To sponsor publications and projects in local schools.
22.One of the benefits for members of Friends is toA.
A.take part in work parties if they want to
B.visit any place not open to the public
C.have Friends'goods free of charge
D.give talks in their fields on current issues
23.The purpose of this poster is to invite more people toD.
A.raise money for the Friends organization
B.enjoy the landscape of Pembrokeshire National Park
C.work as managers for Pembrokeshire National Park
D.join the Friends organization and be members of it.
5.Visiting Joshua Tree National Park,California
Joshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000acres large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California.Although barren at first glance,the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to climbing.Within a 3-hour drive,Joshua Tree National Park takes at least a full day to visit.
Things to do
•Hiking opportunities within the park include several choices,from 12self-guided nature trails to all-day back-country hikes.
•Joshua Tree National Park has nine camping grounds,and back-country camping is also allowed.
•Rock-climbing is a popular activity in the park,which has 10mountains greater than 5,000feet in height.
When to visit
Joshua Tree National Park is open 365days a year,although the best time to visit is October through April,when temperature is milder.The peak season is when the wild flowers bloom,and summer months are the least crowded.
What to bring
In addition to your camera and telescope,be sure to carry lots of water.Park and trail maps can be picked up at any of the three visitor centres.
Fees
•Parking fees:You can buy a 7-day vehicle permit for 15,a single entry permit for 5,or Joshua Tree National Park annual pass for 60.
•Camping fees:They vary by camping ground.
1.The underlined word"barren"in the first paragraph can be replaced byC.
A.thin    B.beautiful    C.deserted    D.large
2.When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park?A
A.March    B.May    C.June    D.September
3.If one goes to Joshua Tree National Park by car and stay there for 9days,how much at least he should pay for the parking fees?C
A.60    B.15    C.25    D.30.
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