Today, London is much cleaner but there is a new problem: smog from cars. Part of the problem is the new “out of town” shopping centers. In the past, people often walked to shops near their home. Now, many people drive to the new shopping centers. So, the small shops have disappeared and more people have to travel to do their shopping.

Critics (批评家) think that Britain needs cheaper public transport. An early morning train trip from Glasgow to London (about 600km) can cost about 100, for example. A 15-minute bus trip can cost over 1.00.

Many people are trying to reduce the use of cars in Britain. Some cities now have special bicycle paths and many people cycle to work. Some people also travel to work together in one car to reduce the pollution and the cost.

任务1：阅读短文，根据英文释义及首字母提示拼写单词。

【1】d_________ to become impossible to see

【2】s_________ different from what is normal

任务3：阅读短文，完成同义句转换，每空一词。

【3】A 15-minute bus trip can cost over 1.00.

People have to _________ over 1.00 for fifteen. _____ bus trip.

任务4：根据短文内容回答问题。

【4】Why did the government introduce new laws?

____________________________________________________________________.

【5】Where did people often walk in the past?

____________________________________________________________________.

【6】How is public transport in Britain?

____________________________________________________________________.

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Last month, our dog welcomed me when I came home from school. He wanted a walk, but I only wanted to have a rest. I 【1】 down my bag and went to the living room. My mom came over 【2】. I sat down in front of the TV.

＂Could you please take the dog for a walk?＂ she asked.

＂Could I watch one show 【3】?＂ I asked.

＂No!＂ she replied 【4】. ＂You watch TV all the time and never help out around the house! I can’t work all day and do housework all evening.＂

＂Well, I work all day at school, too! I’m as 【5】 as you are!＂ I shouted back.

My mom did not say anything and walked away. Neither of 【6】 did any housework for a week. Finally, I could not find a clean dish or a clean shirt.

The next day, my mom came home from work to find the house clean and tidy.

＂What happened?＂ she asked in surprise.

＂I’m so sorry, Mom. I finally understand that we need to share the housework to have a clean and 【7】 home,＂ I replied.

Doing chores helps me to understand the idea of 【8】.

A: Hello, Wu Ling speaking.

B: Hi, Wu Ling. 【1】 Zhang Hui.

A: The math exam is coming. I have to study for it the whole weekend.

B: So, you must get ready for the exam now.

A: Yes. But I feel very nervous.

B: Relax. You’d better 【2】 your cool.

A: You’re right. I should calm down. By the way, 【3】 was your trip to Taiwan?

B: It was excellent. I ate all kinds of famous snacks in Taiwan.

A: Sounds 【4】 you had a good time. What about the weather there?

B: The weather was great, and the air was so clean. I watched the stars at night. They were so beautiful.

A: 【5】 you.

B: I think so. You should also feel its beauty if you have the chance.

A: I certainly will.

A: Hi, Tom. Are you free this Saturday?

B: 【1】 What are you going to do, Lin Tao?

A: I’m going to watch a traditional art show. 【2】

B: Wow, you are so great! What are they about?

A: 【3】 They stand for happiness and good luck in China.

B: It’s fantastic! Where do you learn paper-cutting?

A: In our school art club.

B: Well, I am also interested in Chinese culture and I want to learn it. 【4】

A: Of course. So would you like to watch the show with me?

B: Yes, I’d love to, and I can’t wait. 【5】

A: Let’s meet at the school gate at 9:00 a.m.

B: OK.

A. They are about flowers, birds and fishes.

B. Can I join your club?

C. Yes, nothing much.

D. When and where shall me meet?

E. Some of my paper-cutting works will be shown there.

F. What club shall I join?

G. My grandmother taught me.

A. They are about flowers, birds and fishes.

B. Can I join your club?

C. Yes, nothing much.

D. When and where shall me meet?

E. Some of my paper-cutting works will be shown there.

F. What club shall I join?

G. My grandmother taught me.

“You know, Jo Ann, I’ve got a magic chest (衣柜) of drawers. Every time I open them, they’re full of clean clothes,” Larry said. “I want to thank you for filling them all these years.”

Jo Ann stared at her husband and felt strange. This wasn’t the first time Larry had done something strange recently, so Jo Ann forgot it quickly. But it happened again a few days later.

“Jo Ann, that was a great dinner,” Larry said one evening. “I appreciate all you have done in the past 15 years. You have cooked lots of delicious food for me and the kids.”

Jo Ann was growing worried. “What’s wrong with my husband?” she wondered.

Day in and day out, Larry continued his praise.

Over the weeks, Jo Ann grew more used to her husband’s unusual behavior. Her step was now a little lighter and she didn’t seem to get upset as often.

Larry has never told Jo Ann the reason for his change in behavior. So it will likely remain one of life’s mysteries. But it’s one I’m thankful to live with.

You see, I am Jo Ann.

根据短文内容判断正、误。

（注意：考生将答题卡相应位置涂黑。正确的涂“A”，错误的涂“B”）

【1】Larry and Jo Ann lived a rich life but they used to argue a lot about the money.

【2】To Jo Ann’s surprise, Larry began to appreciate what she did for the family.

【3】In return, Jo Ann also expressed thanks to her husband.

【4】Jo Ann didn’t understand her husband’s behavior, but she liked the change.

【5】From the passage, we can learn that we shouldn’t be stingy (吝啬) with praise, instead we should appreciate those around us for what they’ve done for us.

To kill time, they began talking to each other.

At first, they talked about the weather and their work. Then Paul said, “Tell me-what would you most like to do if your doctor tells you that you have only three months to live?”

The other two men thought about this for a while, then Carl spoke.

“Well,” he said, “if I have only three months to live, I’ll take all my money out of the bank and go to foreign countries for holidays with my best friend, Erik. I’d like to travel to the places in the world as many as possible. And I’ll stay at the best hotels and then eat the best food. I think I’ll have a wonderful time.”

“That’s very interesting.” Paul said.

With these words, he turned to the other man, saying, “And what about you?”

“I’ll tell you a secret,” Allan said. “I always want to be a racing driver. So if I have only three months to live, the first thing I’d like to do is to sell my house. With the money I’ll buy the fastest car in the world. Perhaps I can enter all the big motor races.”

Then he laughed, “I might even end up world champion (冠军).”

“Now it’s your turn,” Allan went on, “If your doctor tell you the bad news, what would you most like to do?”

“Oh,” said Paul with a smile. “_____________________________”

“Haha! Why didn’t we think of that?” The three of them laughed together.

根据短文内容选择最佳答案。

【1】The underlined words “kill time” in the passage most probably mean _______.

A. pass the timeB. save timeC. run out of time

【2】The three men were talking ______.

A. in the police stationB. in the waiting roomC. on the train

【3】Allan and Carl thought about ________ for a while.

A. what the doctor said to them

B. why the train didn’t arrive on time

C. the question Paul asked

【4】Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the story?

A. Allan wanted to buy a racing car very much.

B. Carl’s dream was to travel around his country with his best friend.

C. Paul was the last to give his opinion.

【5】“_________” can be the missing sentence in the passage.

A. I’ll go and see another doctor.

B. I have the same thoughts and hopes as you both.

C. I want to be away from this sad world.

A. 320B. 240C. 40

①be active in practice

②only study things like grammar and vocabulary

③listen to a tape and repeat out loud

④avoid speaking English in public for fear of losing face

⑤take note of (注意) the key words in an article for better understanding

A. ①③⑤B. ②③④C. ①②③⑤

A. call the host ahead of time

B. pay a visit without taking anything

C. bring a small gift

—Yes. There are usually some serious difficulties including thick clouds, ______ weather conditions and heavy storms.

A. freezingB. typicalC. peaceful