题目内容
It’s likely that I will be late. But _______ , I’ll see you this evening.
A. however B. somehow C. someway D. anyhow
解析:选D。考查副词词义辨析。anyhow=anyway无论如何,无论怎样;however然而;somehow不知怎么的;someway以某种方式。
During the twentieth century, cars, electric lights, space travel and amazing advances in medicine changed people’s lives. So what might this new century bring? There are hundreds of predictions flying around — let’s have a light-hearted look at some of them.
In a recent UK survey, teenagers were asked to make predictions about the year 2020. One of the most common predictions was that school uniforms won’t be around. They also predicted that both girls and boys will wear make-up more often, and
more than 75% of men will wear skirts regularly. My dad is 65 next Saturday — I think I’ll buy him a skirt as a birthday present and tell him he’ll soon be in fashion!
Other predictions involve changing roles of men and women. By 2017, some people say that single men of working age will form more than 10% of all families. It is also predicted that washing powder advertisements will include more men because more of them will do housework. I’ll tell that to my husband when he gets home and see how keen he is to wash the dishes!
Many predictions are about crime and safety problems. Some people think that crime will improve and the world will become a more peaceful place. Others believe that crime is going to worsen and that people will stay at home becoming completely dependent on the Internet for shopping and work. It is also predicted that you will need an electronic card to get into parks as parents demand safe play areas for their children. This is old news for me --- our local government is going to introduce one this summer.
Technology is predicted to play an even more important role in our lives in the future. Some parents might have cameras at home so they can keep an eye on their children while they are out. Quick, kids, turn off the TV and do your homework!
Here’s another prediction. Researchers have concluded that cultural activity may add years to your life. The cinema, theatre and concerts may give us a longer life because they encourage stro
ng feelings. Well, we’re watching Bridget Jones’ Diary this Friday night. Will that help us live longer?
Let’s finish up with my favourite prediction. In the future, elderly people are going to make up a larger proportion of the world’s population than ever before. In Britain, an estimated 100,000 people now in their thirties may live to be 100. And that includes me! I’ll have a big, big party, I promise!
【小题1】 The writer’s father ________ .
| A.has just turned sixty-five |
| B.wears skirts |
| C.is very fashionable |
| D.is about to turn sixty-five |
| A.Washing powder advertisements suggest it. |
| B.Men won’t want to work in offices any more. |
| C.Traditional roles of men and women will change. |
| D.Women will refuse to wash the dishes. |
| A.need electronic cards to get into their homes |
| B.stay at home and depend on the Internet |
| C.help to make the world a more peaceful place |
| D.work harder and make more money |
| A.It’s likely that the writer is to live to be 100. |
| B.The writer promises that she is going to hold a big, big party soon. |
| C.Without an electronic card, you can’t get into a park freely in the future. |
| D.The writer holds a positive attitude towards the changes in the new century. |
| A.a professional news reporter. |
| B.a young and attractive sales girl. |
| C.a middle-aged British housewife. |
| D.a responsible government official. |
When buying from a dealer, the law says that a car must be:
As described:
This includes the history of the car as well as its specification.For example, if the dealer described the car as previously having “one careful lady owner”, it shouldn’t turn out to have had several previous “boy racer” owners.
Of satisfactory quality:
It must meet the standard that a reasonable person would regard as acceptable and be free from any quality problem.Also, bear in mind that a second-hand car will have a slightly different definition of what is considered “satisfactory, because there’s certainly an element of wear and tear.
Fit for the purpose:
It must be reasonable fit for any normal purpose and this includes any purpose that you specify to the seller.
●If any of the above is violated, then in theory, you may have the right to reject the vehicle and get your money back if you’re reasonably quick. Alternatively, the dealer might offer to replace or repair the car; reduce the price of offering a partial refund(退款).Once you’ve informed the dealer that you wish to reject the car , you must stop using the vehicle.
●If the rejection is not accepted, then it’s up to you to prove your case. You’ll need to pay for an independent assessment of the car and sue(打官司,起诉)for damages. If you do choose a repair, insist the dealer provide you with a hire car or pay any reasonable traveling expenses thus produced while your new car is in the garage.
●If the car is new, it’s likely that the claim will be too high to be fought. Using the small claims procedure to you may have to pay for legal representation. All this can be pretty daunting and expensive. You need to weigh up the pros and cons before rejecting a car. Would a repair do just as well? Selecting a dealer who offers a clear exchange policy may help.
【小题1】According to the text, what is essential after you inform the dealer of your wish to reject the car?
| A.Stopping using it | B.Demanding traveling expenses. |
| C.Suing for damages. | D.Proving your case. |
| A.Asking the dealer to provide you with repair tool sets |
| B.Asking the dealer to provide you with a hire car |
| C.Asking the dealer to pay all of your traveling expenses. |
| D.Asking the dealer to return all your money. |
the last paragraph?
| A.Different. | B.Discouraging. | C.Effective. | D.Convenient. |
| A.Buyers should select a dealer that offers to repair the car. |
| B.Buyers should never reject a new car. |
| C.It’s necessary that a new car should be repaired. |
| D.Rejecting a new car is not necessarily the best choice. |
| A.choosing a car | B.making a claim |
| C.dealing with car sellers | D.suing for damages |