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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。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Alexandra：Excuse me, officer. Can you help me?

Policeman：　1　

Alex：　2　

Poli：(Reading the name tag on Richard's bag.) Richard Stewart, 46 Linden Street, Riverdale, New York. You should take the No. 1 subway.

Alex：　3　

Poli：Yes. The station's that way. You should take No. I train to Van Cortlandt Park.

Alex：Number 1 train to Van Cortlandt Park. 　4　

Poli：Anytime. Good luck. Remember the number 1 train. The uptown platform.

Alex：Thank you.

Poli：　5　

A． What can I do for you?

B． Thank you.

C． Sure.

D． Is there a station near here?

E． When does the train arrive?

F． You are welcome.

G． Can you tell me how to get to Linden Street, in Riverdale?

Good news

Free museums: No charge for outstanding collections of art and antiquities(古董).

Pop music: Britain is the only country to rival(与…相匹敌) the US on this score.

Black cabs: London taxi drivers know where they are going even if there are never enough of them at weekends or nights.

Choice of food: Visitors can find everything from Ethiopian to Swedish restaurants.

Fashion: Not only do fashion junkies love deeply and respect highly brand names such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen; street styles are justly loved, too.

Bad news

Poor service: “It’s part of the image of the place. People can dine out on the rudeness they have experienced,” says Professor Tony Seaton of Luton University’s International Tourism Research Center.

Poor public transport: Trains and buses are promised to defeat the keenest tourists, although the over-crowded London tube is inexplicably(不可思议地) popular.

Lack of language: Speaking slowly and clearly may not get many foreign visitors very far, even in the tourist traps.

Rain: Still in the number 1 complaint.

No air-conditioning: So that even splendidly hot summer becomes as unbearable as the downpours.

Overpriced hotels: The only European country with a higher rate of tax on hotel rooms is Denmark.

Licensing hours: Alcohol is in short supply after 11 pm even in 24-hour cities.

59. What do tourists complain about most while travelling in Britain?

　 A. Poor service　　　　　　　　　 B. Poor public transport

　 C. Rain　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Overpriced hotels

60. What do we learn about pop music in Britain and the US through this passage?

　 A. Pop music in Britain is better than that in the US.

　 B. Pop music in Britain is as good as that in the US.

　 C. Pop music in Britain is worse than that in the US.

　 D. Pop music in Britain is quite different from that in the US.

61. When can’t a tourist get alcohol in Britain?

　 A. At 9:00 pm.　 B. At 10:00 pm.　 C. At 11:00 pm.　 D. At 12:00 pm.

62. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

　 A. The public transport is poor in Britain.

　 B. You cannot find Chinese food in Britain.

　 C. It’s very cheap to travel by taxi in Britain.

　 D. You have to pay to visit the museums in Britain.

阅读理解

　　In ancient times, it was quite common to believe in the magical power of numbers. It was believed some numbers could inform someone of the future or show the hidden side of a person's personality. Numerology, the art of reading the power in numbers, was often practiced in Jewish tradition and among Greek mathematicians. Today, many of those who still practise numerology use the Hebrew system which gives each letter the alphabet one of the number 1 through 8.

　　Here is an example of how the Hebrew system of numerology works. In order to find the number related to a person's name, first assign(分派) the correct number to each letter of the name. The following chart can be used to see the number related to a person's name:

　　For a name like John, the following numbers are used: J＝1, O＝7, H＝5 end N＝5. Add these numbers together. The total is 18. Because this number is larger than 9, add the two digits (数字) so that, 1+8＝9. Nine is the number which refers to the name John.

　　Each number from 1 to 9 shows a different type of personality. One is the number of a leader, a person who will achieve many things. Two a person who is gentle and kind, but this is also a person who does not have clear goals. Three stands for a social person who is intelligent(有才智的) and creative. A person whose name equals four is a dependable, organized, and logical person. Five is the number for a person who is clever but impatient. Six is a“happy”number. This type of person is peaceful, sincere, and has a well - balanced life. Seven is the number for a person who prefers to be alone. This kind of person is a thinker. Eight shows a person who will have money. This kind of person also think only of himself or herself. Nine is the number of a genius or spiritual leader.

1．The purpose of numerology as explained in the passage is ________.

[　　]

A．to count people

B．to the custom

C．to foresee a person's personality

D．to practise tradition

2．Why would a person want to examine his name through numerology? Hs wants to ________.

[　　]

A．get the information of his own character unknown of himself and others

B．know how other people see him

C．make sure of the relation between future and quality

D．show off his ability

3．What number represents Walter's name if he checks the chart?

[　　]

4．It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

[　　]

A．Vera may be thought a wealthy person in the future

B．The writer of the passage is a Greek mathematician

C．A person who wants to examine his name is sure to make himself lucky

I am a psychologist. I first met Timothy, a quiet, overweight eleven-year-old boy, when his mother brought him to me to discuss his declining grades. A few minutes with Timothy were enough to confirm that his self-esteem(自尊) and general happiness were falling right along with them. I asked about Timothy’s typical day. He awoke every morning at six thirty so he could reach his school by eight and arrived home around four thirty each afternoon. He then had a quick snack, followed by either a piano lesson or a lesson with his math tutor. He finished dinner at 7 pm, and then he sat down to do homework for two to three hours. Quickly doing the math in my head, I found that Timothy spent an average of thirteen hours a day at a writing desk.

What if Timothy spent thirteen hours a day at a sewing machine instead of a desk? We would immediately be shocked, because that would be called children being horribly mistreated. Timothy was far from being mistreated, but the mountain of homework he faced daily resulted in a similar consequence —he was being robbed of his childhood. In fact, Timothy had no time to do anything he truly enjoyed, such as playing video games, watching movies, or playing board games with his friends.

Play, however, is a crucial part of healthy child development. It affects children’s creativity, their social skills, and even their brain development. The absence of play, physical exercise, and free­from social interaction takes a serious toll on many children. It can also cause significant health problems like childhood obesity, sleep problems and depression.

Experts in the field recommend the minutes children spend on their homework should be no more than ten times the number of their grade level. As a fifth­grader, Timothy should have no more than fifty minutes a day of homework (instead of three times that amount). Having an extra two hours an evening to play, relax, or see a friend would soundly benefit any child’s life quality.

1.What does the underlined word “them” in the first paragraph probably refer to?

A. Timothy’s parents.                                                        B. Timothy’s grades.

C. Psychologists.                                                              D. The students.

2.What did the writer think of Timothy after learning about his typical day?

A. Timothy was very hard­working.

B. Timothy was being mistreated.

C. Timothy had a heavy burden.

D. Timothy was enjoying his childhood.

3.Which of the following statements best describes the writer’s opinion?

A. Children should be allowed enough time to play.

B. Playing board games works better than playing video games.

C. The more they play, the more creative children will become.

D. The depression caused by homework makes children unwilling to play.

4.According to the passage, how long should a third­grader spend a day doing homework?

A. About ten minutes.

B. No more than twenty minutes.

C. No more than thirty minutes.

D. About fifty minutes.