题目内容
The car ____and stopped at the red traffic light.
A. got on B. got off C. slowed down D. picked up
C
单词拼写（共10小题，10分）
1.His first speech as president made a strong i______________ on me
2.Parents draw the c___________ that both day schools and boarding schools are important to train young students for our society.
3.To our great d__________, he managed to pass the final exam.
4.The careless driver is to b____________ for the car accident.
5.To some teenagers, g__________from high school is an important turning point.
6. Youngsters are risking their lives in a dangerous craze which is ___________（席卷）the country.
7.The baby burst into tears _____________（一…就）she saw her mother.
8.Many newspapers, like China Daily and the 21st Century ____________（吸引） to Chinese English learners.
9.All the staff in this company are trained to ____________（应付） difficult customers.
10. The same economic problems had led to the _______________（垮台） of the government.
After years of hearing drivers complain about scratches (划痕) on their cars, Japan's Nissan Motor Company has officially announced the next big thing--a paint that not only resists scratches and scrapes, but actually repairs itself within a few days.
The new material, developed by Nippon Paint Company, contains an elastic rubbery-like resin (弹性树脂) that is able to heal minor (较小的) marks caused by car wash equipment, parking lot encounters, road debris (石头碎片) or even on-purpose destruction.
The automaker admits its results vary depending on the temperature and the depth of the damage, but adds “this is the only paint like it in the world, and tests prove it works.”
Minor scratches, the most common type, are said to slowly fade over about a week. And once they're gone, there is no trace (痕迹) that they were ever there.
The special paint is said to last for at least three years after it is first applied, but there is no word yet on whether more can be added after that period.
Nissan claims car washes are the worst offenders for this type of damage, accounting for at least 80 percent of all incidents.
But the complete auto-healing won't come without scratching your wallet. The vehicle maker notes the special paint adds about $ 100 US to the price of a car.
It plans to use its new chemical mixture only on its X-Trail SUVs in Japan for now, as it looks for a more widespread presentation. And while plans to offer the feature overseas haven't been made yet, if it's a hit there, you can be almost sure market forces will drive it to these shores as well.
1. From the article, we can find that_______.
A. the paint has already been used on cars by now
B. the paint beats other products of its kind in its lengthy effect
C. car damage is mainly caused by scratches and scrapes
D. marketing this paint in Europe is not under way
2.The paint used on cars can_________.
A. last 3 years before it is re-applied again
B. fade only in a few days
C. help cars recover from minor paint damage
D. reduce car scrape incidents to 20 percent
3.What does the underlined part refer to?
A. Certain models of Nissan. B. Name for one kind of paint.
C. Somewhere in Japan. D. A word standing for a car-dealer store.
4. What can be inferred from the article?
A. The paint was developed by Nissan Motor Company.
B. The paint might work better in summer than in winter.
C. The mark on the car could disappear as soon as the paint is applied.
D. The paint is very popular in Japan.
In November of 2007, NBC Universal launched its first official Green Week． Throughout the week, NBC Universal presented over 150 hours of environmentally themed content across multiple platforms．
Now, NBC Universal is proud to present Green Week 2009． With a new theme and message of "Green Your Routine," Here at NBC and NB C．com we celebrate our talent in the "The More You Know" PSA campaign, presenting green-themed tips in several of our daytime life, among several other features here on the "Green Your Routine" site．
Fashion & Beauty
Throw a clothes swap party! Dying for that sweater your friend wore the other day? Well, maybe she'll trade for that old T-shirt you have． Here's a website that helps you organize a swap party （www．swapstyle．com）, or just plan your own!
Go natural with organic make-up． Applying unnatural products directly on your skin wasn't exactly what nature intended． Try switching to a line of organic make-up and cosmetics for a different way to bring out your natural beauty．
Home
Drop a brick in your toilet tank! Literally! According to the EPA, flushing（冲洗）makes up 30 percent of a household's water use （about three to six gallons per flush）． By placing a brick in your toilet tank, you can help to conserve the amount of water used during each flush．
Work
Print smarter． Printing and copying can be one of the most costly operations in any office． To save on ink and paper costs, print double-sided and try to fit more than one page on a sheet． More printing tips can be found here: lifehacker．com
Turn off your computer． Do you leave your computer on overnight? If so, you're using up a good amount of electricity． When you can, try turning off your computer and the power strip it's connected to． If you can't, at least shut off your monitor．
Transportation
Organize a carpool． There are many benefits to carpooling（拼车）． You save on gas, reduce wear and tear on your car, and you get to ride in the HOV lanes． Get connected with your neighbors and co-workers to start sharing rides and check out this website for more tips: www．erideshare．com．
Lose the car, get a bike． If you live close to where you work, try taking a bike instead of driving． You'll keep in shape and save on gas!
Every small step and effort makes a difference! Be sure to GREEN YOUR ROUTINE!
1. NBC Universal holds Green Week activities ___________．
A． in a university B． in a park
C． in an office D． on the internet
2. This year, Green Week welcomes ____________．
A． advice on how to improve the website
B． suggestions about how to make their activities more interesting
C． tips on what to do to make our life greener
D． opinions on whether we should have campaigns
3.If you want to carpool with somebody, you can find more advice and information at______．
A． www．swapstyle．com B． www．erideshare．com
C． www． lifehacker．com
D． www． NBC．com
4.Which is NOT recommended by Green Week this year?
A． Using things like cucumbers to beautify your skin．
B． Reducing the room of your toilet tank to save water when flushing．
C． Giving away your old clothes to those in need of them．
D． Printing and using computers in an economical way．
完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
I had been out shopping and really took too much time doing it. I was tired and about to (61) home. That is when I saw her.
She was stopped in the left hand turn lane (车道), (62) to get onto the highway but never (63) it. I slowed down, rolled open my window and asked. “Do you need any (64) ?”
“Yes, I ran out of gas. I just moved here and I don’t even know (65) a gas station is,” she replied.
She didn’t have a gas can, so I told her I’d run down the (66) to see if I could get one from the local station. When I (67) with a full can of gas, she couldn’t (68) me enough and told me she would pay for the an and gas. (69), I refused.
As I was (70) the gas in, she said, “I thought no one would even stop. I was afraid to leave the car and even more afraid to (71) help.”
“Well, I couldn’t pass by (72) offering help,” I said. “I’ve used up gas myself a few times. You know I’m getting (73). Now I’m running out of gas and time. It just seems to fly by.”
She then said (74) that I though was a gem (佳作): “My Dad said that old age is (75) toilet paper. The closer you get to the end of the roll the (76) it spins.”
I laughed so hard that I (77) dropped the container. She tried to start the car and it (78). The I told her to keep the (79) can in her trunk.
Seeing her grateful (80), I said friendly, “I’m glad to be of help. Welcome to Pennsylvania.”
1.A．have B．leave C．stay D．head
2.A．ready B．ashamed C．afraid D．brave
3.A．made B．did C．found D．completed
4.A．gas B．money C．help D．car
5.A．what B．how C．where D．why
6.A．road B．car C．station D．window
7.A．started B．left C．mixed D．returned
8.A．know B．congratulate C．expect D．thank
9.A．Of course B．In addition C．After all D．Never mind
10.A．forcing B．pouring C．fitting D．throwing
11.A．offer B．get C．send D．refuse
12.A．before B．without C．for D．beneath
13.A．well B．strong C．old D．weak
14.A．it B．one C．something D．all
15.A．of B．on C．as D．like
16.A．faster B．slower C．tighter D．looser
17.A．simply B． hardly C．nearly D．really
18.A．rode B．worked C．drove D．pulled
19.A．special B．valuable C．small D．empty
20.A．award B．reward C．smile D．letter
阅读理解
Maybe ten-year-old Elizabeth put it best when she said to her father. “But Dad, you can't be healthy if you're dead.”
Dad , in a hurry to get home before dark so he could go for a run, had forgotten to wear his safety belt--a mistake 75% of the US population make every day. The big question is why.
There have been many myths about safety belts ever since their first appearance in cars some forty years ago. The following are three of the most common.
Myth( 神话)Number One: It's best to be “thrown clear” of a serious accident.
Truth: Sorry , but any accident serious enough to “throw you clear” is also going to be serious enough to give you a very bad landing. And chances are you'll have traveled through a windshield(挡风玻璃)or door to do it. Studies show that chances of dying after a car accident are twenty-five times greater in cases where people are “thrown clear.”
Myth Number Two: Safety belts “trap” people in cars that are burning or sinking in water.
Truth: Sorry again. but studies show that people knocked unconscious(昏迷) due to not wearing safety belts have a greater chance of dying in these accidents. People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having a clear head to free themselves from such dangerous situations, not to be trapped in them.
Myth Number Three: Safety belts aren't needed at speeds of less than 30 miles per hour
Truth: when two cars traveling at 30 mph hit each other. An unbelted driver would meet the windshield with a force equal to diving headfirst into the ground from a height of 10 meters.
1.Why did Elizabeth say to her father, “But. Dad, you can't be healthy if you're dead”?
A. He was driving at great speed.
B. He was running across the street.
C. He didn't have his safety belt on.
D. He didn't take his medicine on time.
2.The reason Father was in a hurry to get home was that he＿＿＿＿＿．
A. wasn't feeling very well
B. hated to drive in the dark
C. wanted to take some exercise
D. didn't want to be caught by the police
3. According to the text, to be “thrown clear” of a serious accident is very dangerous ,because you ＿＿＿＿＿．
A. may be knocked down by other cars
B may get seriously hurt being thrown out of the car
C. may find it impossible to get away from the seat
D. may get caught in the car door
4.Some people prefer to drive without wearing a safety belt because they believe＿＿＿.
A. the belt prevents them from escaping in an accident
B. they will be unable to think clearly in an accident
C. they will be caught when help comes
D. cars catch fire easily
5.What is the advice given in the text?
A．Never drive faster than 30 miles an hour.
B. Try your best to save yourself in a car accident.
C. Never forget to wear the safety belt while driving.
D. Drive slowly while you're not wearing a safety belt.
