The transportation has improved a lot in that province, with two new roads ____ last year

A. constructing  B. to construct

C. constructed   D. construct

The peace talk between the two countries _____.

A. broke up    B. broke down   C. broke off     D. broke into

---It’s a pity that the trees are going to die.

---_____ more attention, they could have grown better.

A. Giving    B. Given     C. To give      D. Give

Harry _______ golf after graduation from college.

A. took up    B. took in     C. took over      D. took down

Only if he gets a job ______ have enough money to build his own house.

A. he can      B. can he     C. he will      D. did he

Mr. Smith didn’t go to the party because he had a lot of experiments _____. 

A. do   B. did  C. done   D. to do

It’s easier to catch a _____ lion than the one that’s awake.

A. sleep       B. slept      C. sleeping   D. to sleep

I made up my mind to drive to South Carolina to meet my friends in my used car. Though I had only been there once   36   and did not know the   37   very well. I was on the   38   after I had made some enquiries.

 At Ashvelle, there was a crossroad where I could go on along the main road or I could take a short cut(小道，近路). The short cut was to   39   several hills and was dangerous, I hesitated (犹豫)for a little while and then chose the main road, for I wanted to be   40  .

Something strange happened   41   I drove a long way and found it was not the correct road that I wanted to   42  , but the hilly road I decided to avoid. I realized that it was at the   43   that I had made the   44   mistake. “What shall I do?” I asked myself. If I went back to take that road again, it would be very late by the time I got to Columbia. Thinking it   45   , I decided to go on. “If   46   people can go along this road, why can’t I?” I   47   myself.

The short cut, to my surprise, was not that   48  . In fact, it was only a very peaceful country road,   49   up and down two low   50   .There was   51   traffic. On both sides of the road, you could see trees, wild flowers, and   52   with cows and horses. My fear was   53   with the wind. Listening to the beautiful country music over my car stereo (立体声), I drove on and   54   the scenery which was so quiet and so natural. Even my used car forgot to give me   55  . It was just in this light heartedness that I arrived at my destination. My friends, after they heard what had happened to me, all said it sounded like an adventure.

1.A. ago                 B. before                        C. already                            D. still

2.A. town                             B. country                  C. way                          D. friends

3.A. highway                       B. car                          C. train                 D. phone

4.A. have                             B. go                            C. ride                                  D. cross

5.A. safe                     B. dangerous    C. fast                                   D. slow

6.A. after                            B. before           C. if                        D. since

7.A. come                  B. leave             C. take                                  D. drive

8.A. station                B. corner                    C. crossroad     D. beginning

9.A. road            B. direction        C. disappointed            D. interesting

10.A. about                B. over                        C. of                                      D. up

11.A. another            B. other             C. the other               D. others

12.A. asked                B. forced                    C. encouraged                    D. told

13.A. far                     B. safe                         C. dirty               D. dangerous

14.A. going                B. coming                   C. driving                    D. walking

15.A. lands                 B. cars                         C. farms                      D. hills

16.A. heavy               B. little               C. few                                   D. much

17.A. farms                B. trucks            C. houses                   D. villages

18.A. gone                 B. together                 C. covered                 D. coming

19.A. looked              B. liked              C. enjoyed                 D. found

20.A. happiness                  B. scenery                   C. joys                          D. problems

China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I’ve found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors---silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.

         It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.

         Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.

         My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.

         Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.

         I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.

1.According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?

A. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.

B. Because they are traditional and safe.

C. Because they are colorful and available.

D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.

2.The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended __________.

A. to ride it for fun                       B. to use it for transport

C. to experience local skills                 D. to improve his riding skills

3.How did the author feel about his street crossing?

A. It was boring.              B. It was difficult.

C. It was lively.        D. It was wonderful.

4.Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience?

A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.

B. The author took great pleasure in biking.

C. The author was praised by the other bikers.

D. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.

Welcome to one of the largest collections of footwear（鞋类）in the world that will make you green with envy（嫉妒）. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits（展品）from all over the world. You can find out about shoes worn by everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to pop stars.

1. Where would you find a famous singer's shoes?

A. Room 2.       B. Room 1.

C. Room 3.       D. The Footwear Library

2.All exhibits in each room       .

A. share the same theme

B. have the same shape

C. are made of the same material

D. belong to the same social class

3.The purpose of the text is to get more people to ____________.

A. do research        B. design shoes

C. follow celebrities    D. visit the museum