Long ago I came to the city near my hometown to find a job. I met all kinds of 16 and so I used up all my money soon.

One day, I got on a bus quietly at dusk when most people got off work. Suddenly, a 　17 cried loudly, “Someone has 　18 　my money!” I felt 　19 , because his money was in my 　20 . Some people suggested the bus be driven to the police station, but some were against it because they were in a hurry to go back home. The whole bus was very 21 . The driver then stopped the bus by the road and turned on the lights to 　22 the money. At that time, one passenger said, “Turn off the lights and give the thief a chance to take out the money.” Then the bus got 　23 . When I was still struggling (斗争) in mind whether to take out the money or not, the lights were on again. There was no money on the floor. Someone said again, “Give him one more 　24 .” Then the lights were off again. My heart kept beating fast. The lights were on again but they got the 　25 result. The passengers were in heated discussion again. At that time, someone said again, “Give him the 　26 chance!” Suddenly I felt 　27 and took out all the money when the lights were off again.

For many years I have felt 　28 to the one who gave me three chances to 29 my mistake. When the first and second chances come, you may not be prepared well or don’t have enough 　30 to act. When the third chance comes you should know clearly what you should do.

16.　 A.　 difficulties　　　　 B.　 strangers　　　　　 C.　 dangers　　　　　　 D.　 chances

17.　 A.　 thief　　　　　　　　 B.　 driver　　　　　　　 C.　 passenger　　　　 D.　 policeman

18.　 A.　 borrowed　　　　 B.　 received　　　　　 C.　 paid　　　　　　　　 D.　 stolen

19.　 A.　 sad　　　　　　　　　 B.　 calm　　　　　　　　 C.　 nervous　　　　　 D.　 angry

20.　 A.　 mind　　　　　　　　 B.　 bank　　　　　　　　 C.　 house　　　　　　　 D.　 hand

21.　 A.　 noisy　　　　　　　 B.　 dirty　　　　　　　　　　　　 C.　　　　　　　　　 bright D.　 empty

22.　 A.　 take out　　　　　　 B.　 give back　　　　 C.　 search for　　　　 D.　 throw away

23.　 A.　 cold　　　　　　　　 B.　 dark　　　　　　　　 C.　 clean　　　　　　　 D.　 crowded

24.　 A.　 reason　　　　　　　 B.　 way　　　　　　　　 C.　 chance　　　　　　 D.　 choice

25.　 A.　 strange　　　　　　 B.　 exciting　　　　　　　　　 C.　　　　　　　　　 second D.　 same

26.　 A.　 last B.　 only C.　 fair D.　　　 good　　　

27.　 A.　 upset B. awakened C.　 pleased D.　 interested

28.　 A.　 painful　　　　　　 B.　 sorry　　　　　　　 C.　 lucky　　　　　　　 D.　 grateful

29.　 A.　 make B. try C. repeat D.　 correct

30.　 A.　 strength　　　　　 B.　 skill　　　　　　　　 C.　 courage　　　　　 D.　 experience

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Driving in a foreign country is always different in at least some ways from driving in your own country. Here are some general points regarding driving in New Zealand.
●       Visitors wishing to drive in New Zealand do not require an international driver's licenses but    are required to carry their local driver's license whenever driving.
●       Vehicles drive on the left-hand side of the road as they do in Britain, Australia, and Japan.         Most rental vehicles will have a sticker reminding you of this important fact.
●       When the traffic light is red, you must stop. There is no left turn rule as in North America.
●       New Zealand road rules follow international standards but please note that in New Zealand    vehicles turning left must give way to traffic turning right.
●       In general, if you are turning left (where there are give-way signs or no signs), give way to        vehicles that not turning. In all other situations, give way to vehicles crossing or coming from    your right.
●       Scat belts must be worn at all times while driving in New Zealand. This stands for the driver and      passengers. The driver is responsible for ensuring all passengers are wearing their seatbelts.
●       Do not drink alcohol before driving in New Zealand－drinking and driving laws are strictly         enforced.
●       Speed limits are in kilometers per hour (kph), not miles per hour (mph).
Speed conversion: 1 kph equals 0.621mph; 1 mph equals 1.61 kph.
●       The speed limit on the open road is 100km/h. In towns and cities the speed limit is 50km/h.     Be sure to obey all school crossing speed reductions as speed cameras operate regularly throughout New Zealand.
For further information and up to date road conditions visit: http://www. transit. govt. nz
49．What can be learned from the passage?
A．A passenger's not wearing the seat belt has little to do with the driver.
B．There will be a reminder for driver to remember to drive on the left side.
C．Cars passing a school in towns should drive at a speed of less than 31 mph.
D．A foreign driver is expected to have a driving license issued by New Zealand.
50．Which of the following statements correctly explains road rules in New Zealand?
A．In Figure 1, Car B must give way to Car A.
B．In Figure 2, Car B must give way to Car A.
C．In Figure 3, Car B must give way to Car A.
D．In Figure 4, Car B must give way to Car A.

51．This passage is most likely______.
A．a travel brochure for locals
B．a website travel introduction
C．an advertisement of travel
D．a travel column in a geographical magazine

No country in the world has more daily newspapers than the USA.　There are almost 2000 of them，as compared with 180 in Japan，164 in Argentina and 111 in Britain.　The quality（质量） of some American papers is quite high and their views are used all over the world.　Excellent newspapers like the Washington Post or the New York Times　have a powerful influence（影响） all over　the country.　However，the Post　and the New York Times　are not national newspapers in the sense that The Times is in Britain of Le Monde is in France，since each American city has its own daily newspaper.　The best of these give detailed（详细的）accounts of national and international news，but many tend to limit themselves to state or city news.?

Like the press（报刊） in most other countries，American newspapers report news from the “exciting” and “relaxing” to the serious.　They try to entertain people as well as give information，for they have to compete with the attraction of television.

Just as American newspapers try to satisfy all tastes，they also try to attract readers of all political parties.　A few news papers support extremist（极端主义者） groups on the far right and on the far left，but most daily newspapers try their best to attract middle-of-the-road Americans who are mainly moderate（温和的）.Many of these papers print materials by well?known journalists of different political and social views，in order to give a balanced picture.?

As in other countries American newspapers can be either responsible（负责任的） or irresponsible，but it is generally accepted that the American press serves its country well and that it has more than once exposed political scandals（丑闻），for example，the Watergate Affair（水门事件）.?

1.Which newspaper in the U.　K.　is national？?

A.?Le Monde.　　　　　　　 B.?Washington Post.?

C.?New York Times.　　　　　　 D.?The Times.?

2.Most American newspapers attract readers by carrying　　　　　 .?

A.　national news　　　　　 B.　local news?

C.　international news　　　　 D.　political news?

3.In order to win the competition with television，American newspapers have to　　　 .

A.　give information　　　 B.　give serious news?

C.　give entertainment news　　 D.　give national news?

4.Most daily newspapers attract moderate Americans by　　　　　 .?

A.　printing articles by well-known journalists of different views?

B.　supporting extremist groups?

C.　exposing political scandals?

D.　serving the country well?

Driving in a foreign country is always different in at least some ways from driving in your own country. Here are some general points regarding driving in New Zealand.

Visitors wishing to drive in New Zealand do not require an international driver’s license but are required to carry their local driver’s license whenever driving.

Vehicles drive on the left-hand side of the road as they do in Britain, Australia, and Japan. Most rental vehicles will have a sticker reminding you of this important fact.

When the traffic light is red, you must stop. There is no left turn rule as in North America.

New Zealand road rules follow international standards but please note that in New Zealand vehicles turning left must give way to traffic turning right.

In general, if you are turning left (where there are give-way signs or no signs), give way to vehicles that not turning. In all other situations, give way to vehicles crossing or coming from your right.

Seat belts must be worn at all times while driving in New Zealand. This stands for the driver and passengers. The driver is responsible for ensuring all passengers are wearing their seatbelts.

Do not drink alcohol before driving in New Zealand—drinking and driving laws are strictly enforced.

Speed limits are in kilometres per hour (kph), not miles per hour (mph).

Speed conversion: 1 kph equals 0.621 mph; 1 mph equals 1.61 kph.

The speed limit on the open road is 100km/h. In towns and cities the speed limit is 50km/h. Be sure to obey all school crossing speed reductions as speed cameras operate regularly throughout New Zealand.

For further information and up to date road conditions visit: http://www.transit.govt.nz

What can be learned from the passage?

   A. A passenger’s not wearing the seat belt has little to do with the driver.

B. There will be a reminder for drivers to remember to drive on the left side.

C. Cars passing a school in towns should drive at a speed of less than 31 mph.

D. A foreign driver is expected to have a driving license issued by New Zealand.

Which of the following statements correctly explains road rules in New Zealand?

   A. In Figure 1, Car B must give way to Car A.

   B. In Figure 2, Car B must give way to Car A.

   C. In Figure 3, Car B must give way to Car A.

   D. In Figure 4, Car B must give way to Car A.

This passage is most likely ____________.

   A. a travel brochure for locals

   B. a website travel introduction

   C. an advertisement of travel

   D. a travel column in a geographical magazine