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What kinds of homes will we live the future? Nobody can be sure, architects, and scientists are new ideas now.
Some architects are thinking about whole cities under huge glass domes. Of course, complicated heating and systems will be necessary to control the climate in the domes. , there will never be any rain snow, and the temperature will be always .
Perhaps everyone will live in vertical（立体的） . High rises are so large that they can contain all the necessities of life. Since vertical cities will use land than horizontal cities, and provide homes for more people, they will be for small countries that have populations.
Another idea that will be helpful to countries (and island countries) is
the city. Monaco has already built homes, stores, and offices the water of the Mediterranean Sea. And a Japanese has made a plan for constructing buildings on bridges over Tokyo Bay.
There are some people who think we will go back to living in . But the caves of the future will be quite the caves of the Stone Age. Computers will control light and climate. Farms and parks will be on the land the cave city. When people want to go to the country or to a park, a short ride in will take them there.
1.A. in B. in at C. in in D. in for
2.A. and B. or C. but D. however
3.A. working out B. working at C. working on D. thinking
4.A. burying B. destroying C. founding D. building
5.A. cooling B. cold C. living D. social
6.A. So B. However C. Therefore D. Even if
7.A. or B. and C. but D. with
8.A. pleased B. happy C. content D. comfortable
9.A. towns B. villages C. buildings D. cities
10.A. fewer B. more C. larger D. less
11.A. practical B. expensive C. unnecessary D. useless
12.A. big B. many C. much D. large
13.A. huge B. small C. strong D. great
14.A. floated B. float C. floating D. to float
15.A. in B. under C. over D. on
16.A. teacher B. sailor C. doctor D. architect
17.A. houses B. caves C. buildings D. cities
18.A. different from B. similar with C. equal to D. the same as
19.A. under B. in C. over D. far from
20.A. a bus B. ship C. an elevator D. a train
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Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general．Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian（百姓的）clothes．People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform．The television repairman who wears uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes．Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform．What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity（身份）than to step out of uniform?
Uniforms also have many practical benefits．They save on other clothes．They save on laundry bills．They are tax-deductible（可减税的）．They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.
Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them．Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement．When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.
Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems．Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes．Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality _______.
A．still judge a man by his clothes
B．hold the uniform in such high regard
C．enjoy having a professional identity
D．will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform
People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform _______.
A．suggests quality work
B．discards his social identity
C．appears to be more practical
D．looks superior to a person in civilian clothes
The chief function of a uniform is to _______.
A．provide practical benefits to the wearer
B．make the wearer catch the public eye
C．inspire the wearer’s confidence in himself
D．provide the wearer with a professional identity
The best title for this passage would be _______.
A．Uniforms and Society
B．The Importance of Wearing a Uniform
C．Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform
D．Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms
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In the water around New York city is a very small island ___1___ Liberty Island. On Liberty Island there is a very special ___2___ called the Statue of Liberty. It is one of the ___3___ famous sights in the world.
___4___ Statue of Liberty was a gift ___5___ the people of France to the people of the Passageed States. The Statue was made ___6___ a French sculptor named Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. The inner support ___7___ was designed by Gustave Eiffel, the same man ___8___ made the famous Eiffel Tower in ___9___.
Liberty, of course, ___10___ freedom, and the Statue of Liberty was given to the Passageed States to ___11___ the one __12___ anniversary of US independence from ___13___. The statue was built in France, taken ___14___ piece by piece and then ___15___ in the Passageed States. It was opened for ___16__ public on October 28, 1886.
___17___ you might expect, the statue is very big. Visitors can ride an elevator from the ground to the ___18___ of the statue. If they want to, they can then __19__ up the 168 steps to reach the head of the Statue ___20___ they can look out and enjoy the beautiful sight of the city of New York.
| Most subway accidents result from slips, trips, and falls on stairways when someone is in a rush. The best safety advice we can give you is: slow down when you are on the stairs, and hold the handrail(扶手). Some trains are shorter (that means they have fewer cars) when it’s the not rush hour because there are fewer passengers using the subway. Some short trains operate without a conductor. On those trains, the train operator opens and closes the doors, makes station announcements and helps customers, if needed. At most stations, there are signs that read: During Off-Hours, Trains Stop Here. If you stand near the center of the platform near the sign, you won’t have to rush when the train arrives. While you’re waiting, please stand behind the yellow protective strip, away from the platform edge. No matter what situation arises, keep off the tracks. Tracks contain 600 volts of live electricity. If you drop something on the tracks, go to the station announcer room and tell the agent. Boarding between subway cars may seem like a time-saver, but it is highly dangerous. It’s also dangerous to try to keep subway doors from closing when you are entering or exiting the train. They are not like elevator doors and will not reopen automatically. In addition, make sure that pocketbooks, clothing, packages, umbrellas and other personal items are clear of the closing doors. When you’re inside a moving train, never run between cars or lean against doors. When you are standing, always hold on. 1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Subway safety B. Boarding subway cars C. Waiting for subway cars D. Safety on the platform 2. The underlined part in the second paragraph probably means ______. A. the train usually stops here when passengers are off work B. the train usually stops here during the usual hours of work C. the train stops here when there aren’t too many passengers D. the train usually stops here if it arrives at the station earlier 3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. There are usually no conductors on some short trains in rush hours. B. You should stand on the platform edge when waiting for the train. C. The door should be kept open when you get on the train. D. You can have a rest leaning against the door when the train stops.
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阅读下面短文，撑握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I had a friend who visited me from out of town and I wanted to show him the CN Tower. It was one of the tallest structures on the earth. So I thought it would offer a(n) 36 sight.
We were standing in line for 45minutes to enjoy the 37 up to the watch point. When we got there, we went around the 38 of the tower and saw the hard wire fence 39 to the structure serving as a barrier. We went back inside to look for the glass floor that provided a direct view 40 . As soon as both of us 41 , we stopped before walking onto it. We found that our legs began to 42 . I stopped for a minute considering the step, taking several seconds to 43 the edge before moving.
And then I had a thought in my mind：“It is far 44 compared to any other floor in this building. There is no real danger to me — it’s 45 an illusion. Look at all the people standing on it, and think about those who have stood on it before.”I began to 46 that step onto the glass floor. I didn’t look down — 47 not for a few minutes.
I walked on the 48 and looked around and thought about how 49 the experience was. I even found myself jumping up and down. There was no 50 , and it was certainly an illusion.
I considered how many things in our lives we 51 and exactly how many of them are actually illusions. I thought about all the things we 52 ourselves from doing because we have 53 ourselves into thinking there’s risk. I thought about all the things that I still have yet to do that appeared 54 . I was glad to discover that although fear isn’t a stranger to me, my desire to live a life without 55 has a much stronger pull.
36．A．expressive B．impressive C．frightening D．beneficial
37．A．bus B．ladder C．car D．elevator
38．A．outside B．top C．center D．surface
39．A．connected B．surrounded C．referred D．combined
40．A．around B．up C．down D．out
41．A．understood B．approached C．talked D．returned
42．A．wave B．move C．tremble D．wander
43．A．look over B．think over C．look up D．think up
44．A．tighter B．taller C．weaker D．stronger
45．A．happily B．simply C．greatly D．relatively
46．A．take B．choose C．decide D．pick
47．A．at most B．at least C．at last D．at best
48．A．fence B．floor C．edge D．tower
49．A．grateful B．useful C．wonderful D．helpful
50．A．death B．warn C．trouble D．danger
51．A．handle B．ignore C．fear D．hide
52．A．block B．protect C．help D．separate
53．A．forced B．advised C．entered D．led
54．A．amazing B．worrying C．exciting D．interesting
55．A．cost B．doubt C．regret D．waste
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