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Taking the train is a wonderful way to see America.In the 19th century,train routes appeared from coast to coast,carrying both people and goods Today,a long-distance Amtrak train trip is a different way to experience the United States.
The long-distance Amtrak trains have lots of room.Coach seats have lots of leg room and wide aisles(走廊),sightseeing lounges(休闲室) have large windows,and sleeping areas can provide a good night’s rest.On a train trip,there’s time to talk,play cards or board games,and read to one another.On a car trip,parents have to drive while on a train,parents can sit back and watch the scenery go by.Unlike an airplane,traveling by train is not the quickest way to arrive at your destination;the train is the destination in itself.
Amtrak manages long-distance trains that run through the United States.Routes have different names,such as Empire Builder,California Zephyr,Sunset Limited and Southwest Chief.The long-distance trains have double-decker cars(Superliners), sightseeing lounges, and a real dining car.On shorter trains,such as from New York to Washington.DC,the cars are single level and only have a snack bar.In the Superliner trains,the sightseeing lounge is lined with windows on the second level while on the lower level a snack bar and tables can be found.In the evening,videos are shown in the lounge car—either entertaining movies or documentaries.
Tip:As delays are common on Amtrak trains,always call the station before you go there.Otherwise,you may be cooling your heels(脚后跟) for hours.
1.What’s the advantage of seeing America by train?
A.There are more services on the train than any other
B.Traveling by train is the quickest way to reach your destination.
C.Traveling by train gives people more time to see and do things.
D.The trains like Amtrak allow people to enjoy the journey cheaply.
2.Which of the following can be found on short-distance Amtrak trains?
A.Sleeping areas. B.Snack bars.
C.Sightseeing lounges. D.Coach seats.
3..What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?
A.You will have to wait. B.You make your heel cool.
C.You will have no place to stand on the train. D.Your feet will be hurt on the train.
4..Which of the following about Superliners is true?
A.There are lines of windows on the lower level. B.The snack bar is on the higher level.
C.A sightseeing lounge is on the upper level. D.Both levels are equipped with videos.
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On August 26, 1999, New York City was struck by a terrible rainstorm. The rain caused the streets to 16 and the subway system almost came to a stop.
Unfortunately, this happened during the morning 17 hour. Many people who were going to work were 18 to go home. Some battled to 19 a taxi or to get on a bus. Still others 20 the storm bravely, walking miles to get to work.
I happened to be one of the people on the way to work that morning. I went from subway line to subway line only to find that most 21 had stopped. After making my way through crowds of people, I finally found a subway line that was 22 . Unfortunately, there were so many people waiting to 23 the subway that I could not even get down the stairs to the 24 . So I took the train going in the 25 direction, and then switched back to the downtown train. Finally, after what seemed like forever, the train 26 my stop. Then I had to walk several blocks in the increasingly heavy rain. When I finally got to my office, I was 27 through, exhausted and discouraged.
My co-workers and I spent most of the day drying off. When it was 5:00 pm，I was ready to go home. I was about to 28 off my computer when I received an email from Garth, my Director:
I would like to thank all of you who made the 29 and eventually reported to work. It is always reassuring (令人欣慰的), at times like these, when employees so clearly show their attention and devotion to their 30 . Thank you.
1..A. break B. flood C. sink D. crash
2..A. rush B. work C. business D. office
3.. A. forced B. refused C. invited D. gathered
4..A. order B. pay C. call D. search
5..A. showed B. fought C. broke D. faced
6..A. practice B. routine C. process D. service
7..A. operating B. acting C. turning D. rushing
8..A. check B. get C. board D. find
9..A. street B. ground C. floor D. platform
10..A. different B. opposite C. changed D. right
11.. A. paused B. crossed C. reached D. parked
12.. A. wet B. hungry C. angry D. cold
13.. A. pay B. get C. turn D. put
14..A. rule B. effort C. promise D. model
15... A. computers B. lives C. actions D. jobs
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1. 96 97 take the aeroplane all the way, they decided to fly to Vancouver and then take the train from west to east across Canada.
2. Why they suddenly disappeared still 98 a mystery.
3. At this moment, they see a penniless young man 99 on the pavement outside their house.
4. Just 100 you sit here is a great honour! 101 102 the bill, sir, please forget it.
5. He could not have Yong Hui 103 away with telling people lies.
6. For forty years Jane Goodall has been 104 about making the rest of the world understand and 105 the life of these animals.
7. He made people laugh at a time when they felt 106 , so they could feel more 107 with their lives.
8. Tony 108 Julia, touched her shoulder and kissed her on the cheek!
9. With all these attractions, no wonder 109 is increasing 110 there is a Disneyland.
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A good heart
Dikembe Mutombo grew up in Africa among great poverty and disease. He came to Georgetown University on a scholarship(奖学金) to study medicine — but Coach(教练) John Thompson got a look at Dikembe and had a different idea. Dikembe became a star in the NBA, and a citizen of the United States. But he never forgot the land of his birth, or the duty to share his fortune with others. He built a new hospital in his old hometown in the Congo. A friend has said of this good-hearted man: “Mutombo believes that God has given him this chance to do great things.”
Success and kindness
After her daughter was born, Julie Aigner-Clark searched for ways to share her love of music and art with her child. So she borrowed some equipment, and began filming children’s videos(录像) in her own house. The Baby Einstein Company was born, and in just five years her business grew to more than $20 million in sales. And she is using her success to help others — producing child safety videos with John Walsh of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Julie says of her new program: “I believe it’s the most important thing that I have ever done. I believe that children have the right to live in a world that is safe.”
Bravery and courage
A few weeks ago, Wesley Autrey was waiting at a Harlem subway station with his two little girls when he saw a man fall into the path of a train. With seconds to act, Wesley jumped onto the tracks, pulled the man into the space between the rails(铁轨), and held him as the train passed right above their heads. He insists he’s not a hero. He says: “We have got to show each other some love.”
1. Mutombo believes that building the new hospital is ______.
A. helpful to his personal development B. something he should do for his homeland
C. a chance for his friends to share his money D. a way of showing his respect to the NBA
2.What did the Baby Einstein Company do at its beginning?
A. Produce safety equipment for children. B. Make videos to help protect children.
C. Sell children’s music and artwork. D. Look for missing and exploited children.
3.Why was Wesley Autrey praised as a hero?
A. He helped a man get across the rails. B. He stopped a man from destroying the rails.
C. He protected two little girls from getting hurt. D. He saved a person without considering his own safety.
4.The title of the passage is most likely to be_______________.
A. Three Stories B. Heroes of Our Time
C. Be Ready to Help Others D. To Be a Kind Person
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