摘要: I know little about the hotel , but it is to be the best one in this city. A. told B. spoken C. talked D. believed

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  Do you want to see the pyramids in Egypt, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the glaciers in Alaska-and never pay for a hotel room? In 2004, four 20-somethings started a website to help other people do just that.The site is CouchSurfing.com.

  The concept is simple.Log on to the CouchSurfing website, pick your destination and find somebody there who will allow you to sleep on their couch.You won’t have a hard time finding a host, says co-operator Daniel Hoffer.“ We have close to 200,000 members, and they are in more than 200 countries,” he says.

  On a recent visit to CouchSurfer Alex Fisher’s apartment in Manhattan, a typical CouchSurfing situation was seen:a small, one-bedroom apartment with a mat in the corner.This week, Fisher’s apartment is host to two young women from Toronto-Amanda Charrion and Silvia Yee.

  “It’s very good for the shoestring traveler,” Charrion says about her CouchSurfing experience.“It allows me to go out and visit new places and see new things where I don’t have to worry so much about the cost of everything.”

  Fisher is a perfect host, offering all her CouchSurfing guests maps and restaurant recommendations, “I just think helping people out is great,” she says of her motivation for hosting.

  But while it all sounds great, there are some questionable issues.You don’t really know too much about the person who is sleeping in the next room.And the only way to check out your host is by reading online reviews written by previous roommates.

  Yee, who loves her CouchSurfing experience, quotes their parents’ words about the host, “They might cut people into little pieces.But it hasn’t happened.”

  It hasn’t happened yet.Although the website claims that only 0.2 percent of the CouchSurfing experiences are negative, which might not be enough to convince everyone.

(1)

The website CouchSurfing.Com was set up by _________.

[  ]

A.

a tour company

B.

four people in their twenties

C.

Alex Fisher

D.

Daniel Hoffer

(2)

According to the text, the shoestring travelers are those _________

[  ]

A.

who are crazy about traveling abroad

B.

who like to travel to remote places

C.

who can’t afford to take expensive trips

D.

who have the courage to take an adventurous trip

(3)

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

[  ]

A.

Yee’s parents were worried about her safety in a stranger’s house.

B.

Many CouchSurfing hosts take part for the purpose of making money.

C.

The writer was convinced of the safety of CouchSurfing.

D.

You can get reliable information about the hosts online.

(4)

What might be the best title for the text?

[  ]

A.

CouchSurfing-a Newly-setup Popular Website

B.

Traveling Around the World in a Cheap Way

C.

CouchSurfing Causes Much Worry among People

D.

CouchSurfing-a New Way to Travel Cheaply

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Mr.Gray traveled a lot on business. He sold machines of various kinds to famers, which he thought not really a very _36_ job, but he had always been interested in _37_, and he was quite satisfied with his life. He had a big_38_, and usually enjoyed driving it long distances, but he was also quite_39_to go by train sometimes too especially when the weather was_40_. He was a little frightened of driving in the rain or snow, and it was _41_tiring to sit comfortably in a train and look out of the windows without being worried about how one was going to get to the next place. One of Mr. Gray’s  _42_was often where to stay when he reached some small _43_in the country. He did not expect _44_and wonderful food, but he found it annoying when he was given a cold room, and when there was no hot water _45_ good food after a long and tiring day.

Late one winter evening, Mr. Gray arrived at a small railway station. The journey by train that _46_had not been at all interesting, and Mr. Gray was cold and tired and _47_. He was looking forward to a _48_but satisfying meal by a brightly burning _49_, and then a hot bath and a comfortable bed. While he was walking to the taxi stand, he said to a local man who was also _50_there. “As this is my _51_visit to this part of the country and I was in too much of a hurry to find out about a hotel before I _52_home, I would very much like to know how many you have here.” The local man answered, “We have two.” “And which of the two would you _53_me to go to?” Mr. Gray asked then. The local man scratched his _54_ for a few moments and then answered, “Well, it’s like this: _55_one you go to, you’ll be sorry you didn’t go to the other.”

1.

A.exhausting

B.boring

C.disappointing

D.exciting

 

2.

A.farming

B.gardening

C.traveling

D.driving

 

3.

A.taxi

B.plane

C.car

D.boat

 

4.

A.satisfied

B.tired

C.frightened

D.encouraged

 

5.

A.cold

B.hot

C.good

D.bad

 

6.

A.more

B.less

C.very

D.so

 

7.

A.problems

B.questions

C.aims

D.jobs

 

8.

A.room

B.restaurant

C.hotel

D.place

 

9.

A.respect

B.comfort

C.support

D.peace

 

10.

A.or

B.and

C.but

D.nor

 

11.

A.month

B.day

C.week

D.moment

 

12.

A.thirsty

B.angry

C.ill

D.hungry

 

13.

A.large

B.simple

C.rich

D.wonderful

 

14.

A.fire

B.candle

C.oil

D.light

 

15.

A.staying

B.walking

C.sitting

D.working

 

16.

A.last

B.best

C.first

D.only

 

17.

A.left

B.returned

C.went

D.missed

 

18.

A.want

B.advise

C.allow

D.wish

 

19.

A.hand

B.arm

C.head

D.back

 

20.

A.each

B.whatever

C.any

D.whichever

 

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Mr. Gray traveled a lot on business. He sold machines of various kinds to farmers, which he thought not really a very 1 job, but Mr. Gray had always been interested in 2 , and he was quite satisfied with his life.

    He had a big 3 , and usually enjoyed driving it long distances, but he was also quite 4 to go by train sometimes, especially when the weather was 5 . He was a little frightened of driving in the rain or snow, and it was 6 tiring to sit comfortably in a train and look out of the windows without being worried about how one was going to get to the next place.

    One of Mr. Gray’s 7 was often where to stay when he reached some small 8 in the country. He did not expect 9 and wonderful food, but he found it annoying (恼火的) when he was given a cool room, and when there was no hot water 10 good food after a long and tiring day.;’

    Late one winter evening, Mr. Gray arrived at a small railway station. The journey by train that 11 had not been at all interesting, and Mr. Gray was cold and tired and 12 . He was looking forward to a 13 but satisfying meal by a brightly burning 14 , and then a hot bath and a comfortable bed.

    While he was walking to the taxi stand, he said to a local man who was also 15 there,As this is my 16 visit to this part of the country and I was in too much of a hurry to find out about hotels before I 17 home, I would very much like to know how many you have here.

    The local man answered,We have two.,

    And which of the two would you 18 me to go to?Mr. Gray asked then.

    The local man scratched () his 19 for a few moments and then answered,Well, it’s like this, 20 one you go to, you’ll be sorry you didn’t go to the other.

    1. A. bad      B. hard          C. disappointing   D. exciting

    2. A. farming  B. gardening      C. traveling        D. driving

    3. A. taxi      B. plane         C. car           D. boat

    4. A. satisfied  B. tired          C. excited        D. encouraged

    5. A. cold        B. hot            C. cool          D. bad

    6. A. more       B. less           C. much          D. so

    7. A. problems     B. questions       C. purposes       D. Jobs

    8. A. room       B. restaurant      C. hotel         D. place

    9. A. pleasure  B. comfort       C. quietness       D. peace

    10. A. or     B. and           C. but           D. nor

    11. A. time    B. day           C. week          D. moment

    12. A. cross    B. thirsty         C. sleepy         D. hungry

    13. A. large   B. simple         C. rich          D. wonderful

    14. A. fire        B. candle         C. oil           D. light

    15. A. staying  B. walking       C. sitting         D. working

    16. A. last        B. best          C. first          D. only

    17. A. left        B. returned        C. went         D. missed

    18. A. want   B. advise         C. allow          D. permit

    19. A. hand   B. arm           C. head         D. back

20. A. whichever B. whatever        C. any           D. each

 

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Mr. Gray traveled a lot on business. He sold machines of various kinds to farmers, which he thought not really a very 1 job, but Mr. Gray had always been interested in 2 , and he was quite satisfied with his life.

    He had a big 3 , and usually enjoyed driving it long distances, but he was also quite 4 to go by train sometimes, especially when the weather was 5 . He was a little frightened of driving in the rain or snow, and it was 6 tiring to sit comfortably in a train and look out of the windows without being worried about how one was going to get to the next place.

    One of Mr. Gray’s 7 was often where to stay when he reached some small 8 in the country. He did not expect 9 and wonderful food, but he found it annoying (恼火的) when he was given a cool room, and when there was no hot water 10 good food after a long and tiring day.;’

    Late one winter evening, Mr. Gray arrived at a small railway station. The journey by train that 11 had not been at all interesting, and Mr. Gray was cold and tired and 12 . He was looking forward to a 13 but satisfying meal by a brightly burning 14 , and then a hot bath and a comfortable bed.

    While he was walking to the taxi stand, he said to a local man who was also 15 there,As this is my 16 visit to this part of the country and I was in too much of a hurry to find out about hotels before I 17 home, I would very much like to know how many you have here.

    The local man answered,We have two.,

    And which of the two would you 18 me to go to?Mr. Gray asked then.

    The local man scratched () his 19 for a few moments and then answered,Well, it’s like this, 20 one you go to, you’ll be sorry you didn’t go to the other.

    1. A. bad      B. hard          C. disappointing   D. exciting

    2. A. farming  B. gardening      C. traveling        D. driving

    3. A. taxi      B. plane         C. car           D. boat

    4. A. satisfied  B. tired          C. excited        D. encouraged

    5. A. cold        B. hot            C. cool          D. bad

    6. A. more       B. less           C. much          D. so

    7. A. problems     B. questions       C. purposes       D. Jobs

    8. A. room       B. restaurant      C. hotel         D. place

    9. A. pleasure  B. comfort       C. quietness       D. peace

    10. A. or     B. and           C. but           D. nor

    11. A. time    B. day           C. week          D. moment

    12. A. cross    B. thirsty         C. sleepy         D. hungry

    13. A. large   B. simple         C. rich          D. wonderful

    14. A. fire        B. candle         C. oil           D. light

    15. A. staying  B. walking       C. sitting         D. working

    16. A. last        B. best          C. first          D. only

    17. A. left        B. returned        C. went         D. missed

    18. A. want   B. advise         C. allow          D. permit

    19. A. hand   B. arm           C. head         D. back

20. A. whichever B. whatever        C. any           D. each

 

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Even if you are naturally shy, these three tricks will help you to quickly build a new social circle in any new city.  

1. Take Pictures  

One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or party is that it gives you an excuse to get in touch with the person later. Everybody loves seeing pictures of themselves, and it's very easy after taking a picture to say "Are you on Facebook?" or "If you'd like I can email it to you. "  

This can be the seed that leads to new connections. The next time you hear about a fun event email your new contacts to let them know about it.  

2. ________  

If you don't know anyone in a new city, it can be tempting to order take-out and retreat back to your lonely apartment or hotel room. Instead, try eating by yourself in public as often as possible.  

You might feel self-conscious eating by yourself but it has an important benefit: you are much easier to approach when you are alone. Bring a book or newspaper to read ( this will make you feel less self-conscious). Also, having an interesting book with you will give others an excuse to start a conversation if they've read it.  

3. Join a Class, Sports Team, or Club  

Yoga, salsa dancing, volleyball, jogging, a class for work, martial arts, etc. Take up a new hobby or continue an old one[ At these great places to meet new people, you'll automatically make friends with them if you have a common interest and are forced to see the same people over and over again in the class.  

If you're having trouble thinking of a good one to join, try browsing the many clubs on MeetUp. com or the events on CraigsList.com.  

Bonus Tips:  

l         In the beginning, never turn down an invitation from someone, even if it's something you wouldn't normally do.  

l         Email your new friends with fun things to do instead of always asking what their plans are, thus helping establish you as someone who is contributing value instead of just taking it (people want this in a friend).  

l         Never let little things in life annoy you or be a negative person. Others won't want to be around you!  

 

64. The best title for the second piece of information would be ________.  

A. Eat Alone in Public                       B. Go Sightseeing Alone  

C. Read Alone in Public                     D. Start a Conversation Naturally  

65. According to the passage, what's the right thing to do if you want to build a new social circle?  

A. Joining a yoga club mainly for keeping fit.  

B. Accepting an invitation from someone regularly.  

C. Taking a lot of pictures at an event to contact others.  

D. Avoiding being a negative person unless you're upset.  

66. The underlined word "self-conscious" in the passage probably means ________.  

A. aware            B. confused          C. fantastic          D. embarrassed  

67. In the passage, the author intends to ________.  

A. tell us how to be more talkative in public  

B. suggest some tricks we can play on friends  

C. recommend a few tips on making new friends  

D. show us how to get used to a new environment  

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