"Extra? Extra！Gasoline hits four dollars a gallon!”

??? No one will really be shocked一except, perhaps, the old-timers who tell about the good old days when gas was three gallons for a dollar, and people drove around "just for the fun of it".

As a matter of fact; the price of gas has been rising fast and steadily for several years, and many adjustments have already been made.

??? There was, for a time, considerable unemployment in the auto industry, and three quarters of the garages and service stations have gone out of business. However; the bicycle and motor-scooter business has flourished（兴旺); and many people have found employment there: Now that Federal Motors has brought out its new Lilliput, which travels forty miles on a gallon, the auto business is picking up again. The factories that haven't switched over to two-wheel transportation are working on their new smaller models. There is talk, too, about bringing out new steam and electric automobiles that will be just as economical as the old cars.

??? In the meantime, streetcars are gradually replacing buses all over the country because of the greater economy of electric power. And many people who have seldom used public transportation are now riding the streetcars while their automobiles rust（生锈）in their garages. There's no market at all for their big, luxurious cars, for only the wealthy can now afford to operate them. Many people are now shopping in their own neighborhood, and small businesses are thriving.

??? Ministers, educators, and editorial writers are pointing out that there has been a great improvement in family life. Families now stay at home more for their fun, and children and parents are becoming better acquainted. The stores report a booming business in parlor games, hobby materials, books, musical instruments and albums.

??? People have lost their pale indoor look. The revival of the lost art of walking has brought a healthy pink back to many a cheek. This return to the heels has revolutionized the clothing styles; people now need to be ready for all kinds of weather:

??? These conditions, however, may not last. Already our clever chemists are at work on new synthetic fuels which, they say, will put us right back where we were一on wheels. Shall w e wish them success or not?

1.Which of the following is NOT a result of the gas price rising?

A. More people prefer to travel on public transportation which costs less than driving cars.

B. People return to the traditional exercise of walking, which helps them to look healthier.

C. People shop in nearby stores without having to drive, so small businesses are declining.

D. The auto industry has been forced to develop new models which are more economical.

2.The purpose of writing this passage is＿．

A. to show the chain reaction of the rising gas price

B. to discuss whether it's necessary to work on new fuels

C. to warn people not to use too much gasoline

D. to picture what life will be like if gas runs out

3.What is the best title for this passage?

A. New fuels on the way

B. Cars or bicycles, that is a question

C. End of the good old days

D. From wheels to heels

阅读下面对话，根据首字母提示，在横线上写出一个英语单词的完整.正确的形式，使对话通顺。
M： What shall we do this weekend?
W: Did you have something special in 【小题1】_m_______?
M: No, not really. I just thought it might be fun to do something new, something 【小题2】_d________, I need a change.
W: I usually go shopping and have my hair done during the weekend. And you usually【小题3】w_______ the football game on Tv.
M: Yes. You often have tea with your friends and I sometimes like 【小题4】p________ cards with my friends. We 【小题5】 s_________ do anything together. It’s quite【小题6】u_______ when w first married.
W: Now,I’ve got an idea! 【小题7】A________ is the best season in Beijing. Why don’t we go for a 【小题8】p________ this weekend? You ‘ll invite your friends and I’ll invite 【小题9】 m________. We’ll go together.
M: Good idea! I will see about the car and you will【小题10】 p_________ the food. But are you sure you really want all our friends to come along?
W: Yes, I am sure.

  根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。(其中E=AB；F=AC；G=AD)

M：Mr Smith, have you ever been to the Great Wall?

W：No, actually I’ve never been there.     

M：Would you like to go to the Great Wall?

W：   I’ve been waiting for long. I’d be more than glad to.

M：All right. We’ll go by car. Can you get ready by eight?

W：    I’ll try to make it. Do you think I should ask the hotel to pack me a lunch?

M：  I’ll take care of that. There’s a good restaurant there. Oh, it is likely to be windy on the wall at this time of year.

W：   Shall I take a coat with me?

M：Yes, you’d better take a coat or a sweater. Well, I’ll be off now. I’ve got to see about the arrangements. See you tomorrow.

W：Till then.

A．No, I think there’s no need.

B．Sorry, but I am terribly busy.

C．Yes, I think that’s a good idea.

D．That’ll be fine.

E．Is that so?

F．Of course I’ve heard much about that.

G．I don’t think so

VII.补全对话

   根据中文提示，将对话中缺少的内容写在对话下面的对应横线上。所补的句子必须与所给的标点符号一致。

   提示：后天是Alice 的生日。她的父母商量着给她买礼物，最后说定买一张唱片送给她。

M: It’s Alice’s birthday the day after tomorrow.            79           ?

W: Yes, of course. Shall we give her some flowers?

M: Flowers are lovely. But I think it’s better to buy her a nice box of chocolates.

W: Alice doesn’t like sweet things. Didn’t you know that?

M: You’re right. Er…I know.           80           ? She loves music.

W:              81         .  Let’s go to the music shop and choose one for her.

阅读下面对话，根据首字母提示，在横线上写出一个英语单词的完整.正确的形式，使对话通顺。

M： What shall we do this weekend?

W: Did you have something special in 1._m_______?

M: No, not really. I just thought it might be fun to do something new, something 2._d________, I need a change.

W: I usually go shopping and have my hair done during the weekend. And you usually3.w_______ the football game on Tv.

M: Yes. You often have tea with your friends and I sometimes like 4.p________ cards with my friends. We 5. s_________ do anything together. It’s quite6.u_______ when w first married.

W: Now,I’ve got an idea! 7.A________ is the best season in Beijing. Why don’t we go for a 8.p________ this weekend? You ‘ll invite your friends and I’ll invite 9. m________. We’ll go together.

M: Good idea! I will see about the car and you will10. p_________ the food. But are you sure you really want all our friends to come along?

W: Yes, I am sure.