Professor Cyrus Shahabi also knows about traffic jams. He lives more than 65 kilometers from his office at the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles. He is always late even with the help of a navigation (导航) system.He decided to develop a program called ClearPath for that. He says his program uses historical data to predict traffic conditions even before the driver leaves the house. “What’s unique (独特的) is that we use a lot of data that’s currently become available including traffic data, weather data, and we analyze that so that we can predict what’s going to happen in front of you when leave home.”Professor Shahabi says his system does more than just answer current traffic conditions. With ClearPath, he says, a driver can decide what time he wants to leave, and ClearPath will give the fastest route. It looks at the entire road network, including surface streets as well as highways, before the driver hits the road. Professor Shahabi hopes to have ClearPath available nationwide and overseas once they can collect traffic data from other cities.

“I always thought that Los Angeles had the worst traffic, but now I know that Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, believe it or not, Singapore, Hong Kong certainly are examples that can immediately use this.”Professor Shahabi hopes to share this new technology with companies that already have navigation systems, such as Google and Apple.

【1】Professor Cyrus Shahabi is often late for work because of ________.

A. bad traffic conditions B. his car’s navigation system

C. his living far away D. too many cars in his university

【2】What is unique about ClearPath?

A. It helps drivers see clearly what happens on the road.

B. It can make sure that you will never be late for work.

C. It helps drivers know the road conditions ahead of time.

D. It can use a lot of information and data all over the world.

【3】The underlined word “ hits” in the second paragraph probably means ________.

A. has accident B. collects traffic data C. turns left or right D. gets to

【4】What’s Professor Shahabi’s attitude toward his invention?

A. Proud. B. Optimistic. C. Disappointed. D. Worried.

【1】Why does the speaker give the talk?

A. To announce some changes.

B. To apologize for an accident.

C. To inform passengers of leaving.

【2】From which platform will the train to London leave?

A. 3. B. 6. C. 9.

【3】When will the train to Bristol leave?

A. At 10:15 am. B. At 10:55 am. C. At 12:20 pm.

【4】What do we know about Mr.Green?

A. He is traveling to London. B. He works in the luggage office.

C. He lost his computer at the railway station.

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【1】Much to our __________, we ranked first in our grade in the sports meet.

【2】Every language is a __________ of the culture that produces it.

【3】Research suggests __________ a dish with a colored napkin that paired the flavor of the food may help give your dinners that extra bit of flavor.

【4】Elliott was playing on her front porch in the afternoon when someone __________ past on a bicycle and started shooting.

【5】One third of those aged over 35 said they found their job __________ and they need to get away and relax.

【6】I was filled with __________ watching her dancing elegantly.

【7】Honestly speaking, I sometimes found it difficult to answer some of the questions the students __________.

【8】During the battle, the soldiers __________ bravely against the enemies three times their number.

【9】He has __________ terrible crimes against innocent children.

【10】Three people were killed and five __________ in the car crash.

【1】The Come! Bikeday自行车活动安排了多种不同长度以及难度的路线，相当适合与三五个好友或全家人一同参加。

The Come! Bikeday event has organized routes of _______ length and difficulty, making it perfect for friends and the entire family.

【2】美国秋季时分，美式足球是万众瞩目的大事，每个周末都有成群的人潮涌入当地高中和大学观赏球赛。

During the fall in the United States, football is king with hordes of people______ to local high school and college games every weekend.

【3】取得活动门票进来饱尝美食可能也是个挑战。不过那些得以入场的人们就能既享用美食，还有权投票选出“最佳人气奖”的得奖者。

Getting a ticket to attend the event and sample the food can also be a challenge.

But those who do are _______ with delicious treats and the right to vote for the People’s Choice Award winner.

【4】看腻了表演或是跳舞的游客，可以稍作休息去游泳，好好享受马拉喀什九月的温暖天气。

Those who get tired of watching or dancing can take a break and go swimming, ______ ______

______ the warm weather that Marrakesh enjoys in September.

【5】那正是我们两人的不同之处。我想把握每个机会做准备。

That's where we ______. I want to take every opportunity to prepare.

【6】四姑娘山风景名胜区目前还有许多新的造路建设工程在进行，不久的将来定能迎接更多新游客来访。

With new roads and developments______, the land of Four Sisters Mountain will soon welcome many new visitors.

【7】因此，你最后的结果就是背背语法和词汇，却对自己的语言能力毫无信心。

So you would______ ______memorizing grammar and vocabulary, but still have no confidence in your language ability.

【8】它能帮助我们改善社交关系，以及创造家庭生活乐趣。

It ______ us to improve social relationships and create enjoyable family activities.

【9】通常，谎言似乎是让人印象深刻或避免因过失而被责备的好方法。

Lying often seems like a good way to ______ people or avoid blame for mistakes.

【10】但是，它会精准地把你的东西送到指定地点，不论你在不在它旁边都一样。

However, it will faithfully transport your things to a ______ destination—with or without you.

【1】How pale that girl is! I am sure she __________(fall down).

【2】Ann __________(watch) TV a lot when she was sick at home last week.

【3】I __________(cycle) home yesterday when a man stepped out in front of me.

【4】So far this year we __________(see) a rise in house prices by between 5 and 10 percent.

【5】It __________(not rain) very much in summer in Beijing.

【1】Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. In a shop. B. In a travel agency. C. At the seaside.

【2】What does the man plan to do?

A. Go traveling. B. Book a ticket. C. Buy new sunglasses.

【3】What will the man do first?

A. Learn to swim. B. Learn to surf. C. Surf the Internet.

【4】Why is May the best time to visit Hawaii?

A. The expenses are the lowest.

B. The weather is pleasant.

C. The sceneries are the most beautiful.

Tibet is known as the “Roof of the World”【6】has a number of famous【7】(place) of interest including Potala Palace and Mount Everest. So when I felt a little【8】 (well), I couldn’t wait to head towards them. I was very happy【9】(see) that the top of Mount Everest was covered with snow even【10】 July and when the sun came out, it became pure and beautiful.

【1】What does the man show to the woman?

A. A toy car. B. A new phone. C. An alarm clock.

【2】How is the new product different from others?

A. It can ring and talk. B. It can roll and jump. C. It can sing and move.

【3】Who doesn't need the new product?

A. The man. B. The woman. C. The woman's nephew.

Joining a club or a group, talking with those who like the same things as you do is much easier. Or join someone in some activity.

Many people are nervous when talking to new people. After all meeting strangers means facing the unknown. And it’s human nature to feel a bit uncomfortable about unknown. Most of our fears about dealing with new people comes from doubts about ourselves. We imagine other people are judging us, finding us too tall or too short, too this or too that. But don’t forget that they must be feeling the same way. Try to accept yourself as you are, and try to put the other person at ease. You’ll both feel more comfortable.

Try to act self-confident even if you don’t feel that way. When you enter a room full of strangers, such as a new classroom, walk tall and straight, look directly at other people and smile.

If you see someone you’d like to speak to, say something. Don’t wait for the other person to start a conversation.

Just meeting someone new does not mean that you will make friends with that person—friendship is based on mutual liking and “give and take”. It takes time and effort to develop.

【1】The best topic of the passage may be ________.

A. Making friends

B. Friendship

C. Meeting New People

D. Facing the Unknown

【2】Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A. Making friends needs practicing.

B. Making friends needs to be more active in getting in touch with people.

C. When meeting someone, make him feel nice and easy.

D. Before making friends with someone, judge him if he’s too this or too that.

【3】The development of friendship needs ________.

A. a lot of money

B. time and effort

C. lots of conversation

D. carefully judging

1. 背景：张各庄（Zhang Ge Zhuang）远离其他村庄。过去，儿童上学困难。1988年成立小学（primary school）

2. 现状：

教师：3人，均为本地人，中学毕业回村执教。

学生：48人。

班级：5个。

科目：语文、数学、自然（Science）、音乐、美术、体育。

学费：免费。

注意：1. 要有标题。

2. 介绍必须包括所给要点，但不要逐条译成英语。

3. 字数：80-100个词。

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