I paid a visit to Cambridge last January.  Though the trip took me 5 hours and it rained the whole day with strong winds there, the town deserved a visit.
The bus started at 6:10 a. m. It stopped at 4 airports before we finally arrived，which wasted more time than we expected. Tired with long sitting，one passenger stood up to relax his numbed legs. The driver asked him to sit down but in vain. So he pulled up and said seriously, “Either you get off or sit down.” To him, safety is the first policy.
Cambridge consists of over thirty colleges. The oldest part of the university was built in the 13th century while the newest was founded in the mid 1960s.The number of the students is so great that many students live in lodgings（出租房）and move into college for their final year.
Cambridge is called a university town because there is no clear separation between the university buildings and the rest of the city. The university is not just one part of the town；it is all over the town. The heart of Cambridge has shops，pubs，and supermarkets，but most of it is university-colleges，departments，libraries，clubs and other places for university staff and students. Students fill the shops，cafes，banks and churches，making these as well part of the university.
With over 10,000 undergraduates and postgraduates, the town is a busy place indeed. Students here are not allowed to keep cars. If you happen to be walking in the street during a break，better stop a moment to avoid the boiling sea of bicycles hurrying in all directions，carrying students from one college or lecture room to another.
【小题1】The writer believed that the trip took more time because of________

第二节 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。（注意：61—65题涂到卡上  E="AB   " F="AC   " G=AD）

M：Lovely day, isn’t it?

W：Mm, yes, _61_ And it’s supposed to get warmer.

M：Yes, that’s true. You know, though, I’m always a little worry to see winter go.

W：_62_

M：Well, I love skating. In fact, I used to teach skating for a living.

W：Oh? That sounds interesting. _63_

M：I work at Bank of America. How about you?

W：__64_

M：Here?

W：No, I’m from Chicago. I’m just visiting here for the wedding.

M：Oh, I see.

W：By the way, _65_ I’m Helen Keller.

M：Nice to meet you. My name is John Smith.

A．But what do you do now?                           

B．It’s very cold.

C．It’s really warm.                                            

D．I guess I should introduce myself.

E．I’m on the radio station.          

F．What’s your name?          

G．Really?

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.选项中有两项多余选项. （共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）

M：Lovely day, isn’t it?

W：Mm, yes,   1   And it’s supposed to get warmer.

M：Yes, that’s true. You know, though, I’m always a little worried to see winter go.

W：  2 

M：Well, I love skating. In fact, I used to teach skating for a living.

W：Oh? That sounds interesting.   3 

M：I work at Bank of America. How about you?

W：  4 

M：Here?

W：No, I’m from Chicago. I’m just visiting here for the wedding.

M：Oh, I see.

W：By the way,  5   I’m Helen Keller.

M：Nice to meet you. My name is John Smith.

A．But what do you do now?

B．It’s very cold.

C．It’s really warm.

D．I guess I should introduce myself.

E．I’m on the radio station.

F．What’s your name?

G．Really?

第二节　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。

—Lovely day, isn't it?

—Mm, yes,   61  And it's supposed to get warmer.

—Yes, that's true. You know, though, I'm always a little worried to see winter go.

—   62 

—Well, I love skating. In fact, I used to teach skating for a living.

—Oh? That sounds interesting.   63 

—I work at Bank of America. How about you?

—   64 

—Here?

—No, I'm from Chicago. I'm just visiting here for the wedding.

—Oh, I see.

—By the way,   65  I'm Helen Keller.

—Nice to meet you. My name is John Smith.

E. I'm on the radio station.

F. What' your name?

G. Really?

Online education is becoming a popular learning choice to traditional colleges. Most colleges offer online programs in various fields and levels, which allows students to go on with their education over the Internet. Students must keep in mind that the college they wish to apply to must be approved by a related recognized organization.
So who can really benefit from an online program? Well, anybody, and everybody! Online programs can turn out to be a pocket-friendly choice to a traditional college for many people. Here’s a list of people who usually consider joining in an online degree program;
l Stay-at-home parents. Online education is perfect choice for stay-at-home parents and those who have very young kids. Online classes give them the flexibility to complete or further their education while looking after home and family and without worrying about childcare.
l Working professionals who want to further their education but travel a lot or have extremely busy schedules, as well as those who want to make a career change but do not have the time to enroll in a full-time degree program.
l People who cannot commute(乘车上下班)to a college campus.
l Shy students who might feel embarrassed among a group of people and prefer to study by themselves and at their own pace.
l People who want to save money. Online programs can turn out to be more cost-effective than attending a physical classroom.
l People who do not get distracted (分心的)easily — something many people overlook when considering online education. If you are someone who can easily ignore the ringing of a phone, stay away from TV, and resist all other things that may draw your attention, online programs are for you.
So do you think online education is for you? If you feel you belong to any of the above listed categories, then online education could work out very well for you.
【小题1】What should students consider when they apply to an online program?