If you live in Shanghai, Beijing or many other cities, you may see many orange bicycles on the streets these days.
These bikes are owned by a company called Mobike. You can order a bike through an app on your phone. When you find a bike, you just scan a QR code(扫描二维码) on the bike so you can use it. You don’t need to return the bike to a station—you can park it anywhere.
China was known as “the kingdom of bicycles” about 30 years ago. But more people choose to drive cars and catch the subway these days. Bike rental(租赁的) services like Mobike are bringing bikes back.
“Back then, I got the feeling that Chinese people were trying to be modern and push away the past. So they did not want to be connected with bicycles,” said Ines Brunn, a German woman who runs a bike store in Beijing. “I do believe changes in people’s tastes will shape new thinking about bikes.”
Online rental services are making biking more convenient, but it’s still not easy to ride bikes in Chinese cities. Cars often take up bicycle lanes(道路). Bikers have to ride next to cars in car lanes, which can be very dangerous.
Beijing plans to build over 3,200 km of new bike lanes. Drivers who drive in bike lanes will be punished. Traffic signs will be put up to better protect bikers.
1. If you want to use a Mobike, ________.| A．you have to pay for an app |
| B．you don’t need to pay for it |
| C．you have to scan a QR code |
| D．you don’t have to return it |
| A．Bike rental services are becoming more popular. |
| B．China had the most bicycles in the world about 30 years ago. |
| C．More people are driving cars or taking the subway these days. |
| D．There are more bicyclists than motorists these days. |
| A．Chinese people like modern things. |
| B．More people will start riding bikes. |
| C．People in Beijing are changing their tastes. |
| D．Chinese people like riding bicycles. |
| A．Bringing back bikes |
| B．Orange bikes will be fashionable |
| C．How to use a Mobike |
| D．Why is Beijing building new bike lanes? |
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【推荐1】Ways to travel
Modern life is impossible without travelling. The fastest way to travel is by air. With a modern plane you can travel in one day to places which took a month or more one hundred years ago.
Travelling by train is slower than by air, but it has its advantages(优势). You can see the country you are travelling in. Modern trains have comfortable seats and dining cars. They make even the longest journey enjoyable.
Some people prefer to travel by sea when it is possible. There are large lines and river boats with which you can visit many other countries and different places. Travelling by sea is a very pleasant way to spend a holiday.
Many people like to travel by car. You can make your own timetable. You can travel three or four hundred miles or only fifty miles a day, just as you like. You can stop wherever you wish: where there is something interesting to see, at a good restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal, or a hotel to spend the night. That is why travelling by car is popular for pleasure trips, while people usually take a train or a plane when they are travelling on business.
1. From the passage we know that the fastest way to travel is ________.| A．by car | B．by train | C．by plane | D．by boat |
| A．modern trains in the country | B．the travelers on modern trains |
| C．comfortable seats and dining cars | D．the slower ways to travel |
| A．Five. | B．Six. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
【推荐2】Once you know where you are going, arranging for the basic transportation is the next task.
Trains – Traveling by train has fallen out of favour with many travellers in North America, but trains are well worth considering when the location you are traveling to is well-served by trains. High speed train travel, when combined with rail passes, can also be a good way to get to different parts of a large country and avoid the stress of driving or flying. Be aware that long distance passenger train schedules are rarely accurate (especially in North America), so plan to give yourself a day or so before boarding and after leaving those trains.
Airlines – Airfares are usually cheaper when purchased in advance rather than at the last minute, so book your airline tickets first, then structure the rest of your trip around your arrival and departure times. Airfares vary on different days of the week and different times of the month and year, so if you’re flexible with your departure time, select that option on the booking website so cheaper fares can be found for you to consider.
Car rentals – If you are driving to a destination instead of flying, you will need to prepare for spending days on the road. It is also important to keep a close eye on car rental rates, since they can jump around based on demand, and even from location to location within a city or region.
Tours – Tours are great because everything is usually arranged for you. The downside is that you are part of a group, so no matter where you go, there is a crowd with you. You need to be flexible when traveling with a tour group because not all the arrangements (or possibly tour members) may suit you.
1. What do we know about traveling by train?| A．It’s North Americans’ favorite. | B．It is convenient in North America. |
| C．It might not guarantee your travel schedule. | D．It causes as much stress as driving. |
| A．The money charged varies. | B．Your flexibility is allowed. |
| C．Convenience is guaranteed. | D．No preparations are needed. |
| A．Trains. | B．Airlines. | C．Car rentals. | D．Tours. |
【推荐3】Beijing was the first Chinese city to be equipped with a subway station in 1971. By the end of 2020, Beijing subway had had 24 subway lines in operation, 428 subway stations, and covered a total route length of 727 kilometers.
Quick Facts about the Beijing Subway
The Beijing Subway is the world’s second-largest subway system by route and length, following the Shanghai Metro.
By the end of 2019, the Beijing Subway has been equipped with automatic ticket machines that can scan smartphones for payment.
Subway logo: The Beijing Subway logo, located at subway access points, is a white ‘G’ with a ‘B’ inside it on a square blue background.
Beijing Subway Tickets Price
Downtown Subway Prices
The prices of Beijing subway tickets are based on distance traveled, starting from 3 yuan for the first 6 kilometers (4 miles) except the Airport Express. After 6 km, the price increases by 1 yuan for each further 6 km until the trip distance reaches 30 km (20 miles). So, a 40-km (25-mile) trip would also cost 7 yuan.
Airport Express Subway Ticket Prices
The Capital Airport Express ticket price is fixed at 25 yuan per ride. The prices of Daxing Airport Express are divided into different classes. The ordinary class price varies with distance from 10 yuan to 35 yuan and the business class price is fixed at 50 yuan per ride.
How to Buy the Tickets
In Beijing, most passengers pay for their tickets by Transportation Smart Card (Yikatong). Passengers can buy the card or tickets at ticket counters or vending machines in every station. If you are going to stay in Beijing for a long time, the Smart Card is much better for your transit in Beijing. Since 2017, single-trip tickets can be purchased with a mobile phone app.
Notes
The subway tickets are valid for only one day.
Children shorter than 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) cannot take a subway train alone.
Children below 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) travel for free when accompanied by an adult.
1. Which statement is right about the Beijing Subway?| A．The first Beijing Subway station was built in 2019. |
| B．The Beijing Subway is the largest subway system by length in China. |
| C．You can only purchase tickets through a mobile phone app in advance. |
| D．The most popular way to buy tickets is using Transportation Smart Card. |
| A．3 yuan | B．4 yuan | C．6 yuan | D．10 yuan |
| A．A poster. | B．A newspaper. | C．A guidebook. | D．A report. |
【推荐1】When it comes to medical care, many patients and doctors believe "more is better." But what they do not realize is that overtreatment-too many scans, too many blood tests, too many procedures-may bring harm. Sometimes a test leads you down a path to more and more testing, some of which may be attacking, or to treatment for things that should be left out.
Terrence Power, for example, complained that after his wife learned she had Wegener's disease, an uncommon disorder of the immune system(免疫系统), they found it difficult to refuse testing recommended by her doctor. The doctor insisted on office visits every three weeks, even when she was feeling well. He frequently ordered blood tests and X-rays, and repeatedly referred her to experts for even minor complaints. Even when tests came back negative, more were ordered, and she was hospitalized as prevention when she caught a cold. She had as many as 25 doctor visits during one six-month period. The couple was spending about $30,000 a year for her care.
After several years of physical suffering and near financial ruin from the medical costs, the couple began questioning the treatment after discussing with other patients in online support groups. "It's a really hard thing to determine when doctors have crossed the line," Mr. Power said. "You think she's getting the best care in the world, but after a while you start to wonder: What is the purpose?" Mr. Power then spoke with his own primary care doctor, who advised him to find a new expert to oversee Mrs. Power's care. Under the new doctor's care, the regular testing stopped and Mrs. Power's condition was stable. Now she sees the doctor only four or five times a year.
1. Which of the following was a problem for Mrs. Power during her medical treatment?| A．She had to be hospitalized for three weeks whenever she had a cold. |
| B．Her doctor asked her to consult other experts for her complaints. |
| C．When test results showed she was fine, her doctor still ordered more tests. |
| D．She did not have any insurance, so she became penniless. |
| A．After they knew about the treatment of other patients. |
| B．After they analyzed the results of her blood tests |
| C．After Mrs power was cured of her illness. |
| D．After the new expert tested her. |
| A．not getting worse | B．improper |
| C．unchangeable | D．uncertain |
| A．Treatments do not always cause harmful side effects. |
| B．Patients tend to believe more testing is better treatment. |
| C．Doctors generally recommend office visits that are necessary. |
| D．Too much medical care may not be beneficial to patients. |
【推荐2】What country does English belong to? The answer seems obvious: Britain. But there are about 18 million or 40% of people in the European Union speaking English— much more than the combine population of those core English-speaking countries, such as Britain, Canada and Australia.
To make things more complex, the number of English-speakers born outside the tradition English-speaking countries grows every day and it is becoming not just a useful second language, but native one there. Already it is easy to find children in northern Europe who speak as though they come from America because they have been watching Hollywood films and TV programs, along with music gaming and social media.
Today, many learners still aim for an American or British standard. Textbooks instruct India English-speakers to avoid Indianisms such as “What is your good name?” for “What is your first name?”, or “I am working here for years.” instead of “I have been working here for years.” A guide to avoiding Europeanisms has long existed in European Union institutions to keep German-speakers from using “actual” to mean “current”, as it does in their language.
Given enough time, new generations of foreign language speakers contribute not just words but their own grammar to the language they learn. “I am working here for years.” is a mistake today, but it is not hard to imagine it becoming standard in the future in India. If this disturbs you, remember that this text is written in a language that was a mixture of French, Latin and others until it became an unrecognizably different tongue.
No language has ever reached more speakers than English. It is hard to predict how they will change it, but it is easy to rule out the possibility that they will not change it at all. But you can take comfort in the fact that such changes usually happen too slowly to affect comprehension in a single lifetime.
1. What phenomenon is described in the first two paragraphs?| A．The influence of the English-speaking countries. |
| B．The widespread use of English outside Britain. |
| C．The popularity of Hollywood films and TV programs. |
| D．The increasing importance of the European Union. |
| A．They will be officially replaced by standard English. |
| B．They will be accepted as standards by other countries. |
| C．They will be considered grammatically correct in India. |
| D．They will become a different language in the near future. |
| A．It is unavoidable for English to change over time. |
| B．English has been influenced by different languages. |
| C．English might be unrecognizable in one generation. |
| D．It is important to keep English from foreign influences. |
| A．To argue against the necessity of standard English. |
| B．To show his opinion on the changes of English. |
| C．To explain the causes behind language changes. |
| D．To call for more strict standards for English teaching. |
【推荐3】Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. The scientific consensus (共识) is clear: the Earth’s climate is changing, and human activities are the primary cause. However, there is still debate among some politicians and members of the public about the reality of global warming and the extent to which humans are responsible.
One major source of controversy is the role of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases in causing global warming. Some skeptics (怀疑者) argue that other factors, such as changes in solar radiation or natural cycles of climate change, could be responsible for the warming trend observed in recent decades. However, the overwhelming majority of scientists agree that the evidence points to human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels, as the main driver of global warming.
Another point of contention is the potential impacts of climate change on the economy and society. While some argue that the costs of transitioning to cleaner energy sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions would be too high, others point out that the costs of inaction could be even greater. Rising sea levels, more frequent and severe weather events, and damage to ecosystems could have significant economic and social consequences.
Despite the ongoing debate, many countries and international organizations have taken steps to address the threat of climate change. The Paris Agreement, signed by 195 countries in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, with a goal of limiting the increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. To achieve this, countries have pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase investments in renewable energy and other low-carbon technologies.
1. What do most scientists agree on about climate change?| A．The Earth’s climate is not changing and global warming is a false alarm. |
| B．The Earth’s climate is changing but humans are not to blame. |
| C．The Earth’s climate is changing and humans are the major reason. |
| D．The Earth’s climate is changing but the cause is unknown. |
| A．Changes in solar radiation. | B．Natural cycles of climate change. |
| C．Burning of fossil fuels. | D．Other greenhouse gases. |
| A．Reduced air pollution. | B．severe weather events. |
| C．Rising sea levels land. | D．damage to ecosystems. |
| A．A treaty to deal with the threat of climate change. |
| B．A global effort to increase greenhouse gas emissions. |
| C．An international plan to limit the use of fossil fuels. |
| D．An agreement to deny the problem of climate change. |
【推荐1】Some people have glibly（轻率地）called it the "Chinese burger." But roujiamo, a food that has its origins in northern China's Shaanxi Province, is different from what you'd order at Burger King, with a far longer 2,000-year-old history. Roujiamo is a thing of beauty — a soft but chewy bun filled with small pieces of braised（炖）pork.
Most amazingly, some customers might show their respect for the pork in this little bun, which was just bathed in the soup that is older than them. Among a sea of tough competition, Lijiarongxi, a restaurant recognized as the best roujiamo place in town, should owe its success to the soup used to slow-cook its meat, which has been braised on the stove since the founder, Mr. Li, first braised it 27years ago. In fact, most restaurants of good fame have an exclusive heritage recipe（家传秘方）for their soups that often date back to decades ago. The soup in Fanji Roujiamo, one of Xi'an's best-known roujiamo restaurants, is believed to be more than 80 years old!
You might eat the bun quickly in seconds, but like all good things, it should be given time to enjoy. Chefs braise the pork in its decade-old soup for hours and let it sit overnight, making the meat more tender. Such tenderly cooked meat is what lends this dish the nickname "lao han xi" in Xianyang. That's because the best roujiamo meat is so soft that it should melt in your mouth without having to chew it — imagining the elderly customers in question, without a perfect set of teeth.
It's also worth noting that like most types of regional Chinese food, roujiamo varies depending on the city and community. Buns come baked or pan-fried, and for the meat, Muslim communities in Shaanxi often use beef, while people in Ningxia usually choose lamb.
1. What is right about roujiamo?| A．A soft but chewy bun with meat. |
| B．A pork bun with a history less than 2,000 years. |
| C．A kind of food ordered at Burger King. |
| D．A typical burger originating in Shaanxi Province. |
| A．A sea of fierce competition. | B．The softness of the meat. |
| C．The soup used to braise the meat. | D．Its exclusive heritage recipes. |
| A．The decade-old soup is so attractive that the old feel like bathing in it. |
| B．The meat gets soft and is friendly for the old to eat, making them happy. |
| C．The meat turns tough after being braised in its decade-old soup for hours. |
| D．The meat melts in the mouth of the old, who sigh for not tasting it successfully. |
| A．Humorous and affectionate. | B．Ridiculous and religious. |
| C．Serious but affectionate. | D．Humorous but ridiculous. |
【推荐2】One of the best-known American writers of children’s books is Alfred Strong, or Doctor Strong, as he is better known to readers everywhere. Now, an art show called “Doctor Strong From Then to Now” is travelling around the United States. The pictures and drawings show the history of Doctor Strong.
Doctor Strong first became famous almost fifty years ago when his first children’s book was published. Since then, he has written forty-five books that have sold more than one hundred million copies around the world.
Doctor Strong’s books are known for their easy use of words and colorful, hand-drawn pictures. These drawings bring life to his imaginary creatures. The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and hundreds of others.
The San Diego Museum, in California, organized the art show. It included about three hundred Doctor Strong’s original drawings and some of his writings.
Most of Doctor Strong’s books, although written in a funny way, have serious messages. For example, in Mc Elligot’s Pool, he describes the danger of pollution. He discusses the arms race in The Butter Battle Book, written in nineteen eighty-four.
Doctor Strong is almost eighty-four years old now. He says he never planned to write stories just for children. He says he writes stories that interest people of all ages. He says he uses easy words so that everyone, even a child, can understand.
1. Doctor Strong is a famous ________in the United States.| A．doctor | B．artist | C．writer | D．reader. |
| A．his eighties when an art show was travelling around the United States |
| B．his fifties when his drawings and writings were published |
| C．nineteen eighty-four wen his book MeEligor’s Pool was published |
| D．his thirties when his first book was published |
| A．they are stories about animals such as cats, elephants and so on |
| B．they are written in easy words with colourful pictures |
| C．he organized the art show in California |
| D．they are written in a funny way |
| A．unreal | B．interesting | C．lively | D．terrible |
| A．to show his original pictures and drawings |
| B．to organize a special art show of his own |
| C．to make his readers laugh or smile when they read his books |
| D．not only to interest people but to expose some serious social problems |
【推荐3】During your four years in the college, you'll have many exciting choices to make, the first of which will be your course selection for your first semester. The beauty of this choice is that you can't go wrong! No matter which one of our First-Year Options you select to apply for, you will create a rich intellectual experience to begin your college career.
Option 1:Liberal Arts Seminar
The Liberal Arts Seminar is a multidisciplinary（多学科的）course that explores the cultural history of the Mediterranean through fictional and nonfictional books.
Fall schedule: When Registration opens, you will select between one and four additional courses to complete your schedule.
Option 2:FLL Hager Scholars Program
The FLL Hager Scholars Program is designed with our most ambitious students of languages and linguistics in mind, and is designed to create for them both a sense of community and opportunities for intellectual growth.
Fall schedule: When Registration opens, you will select between one and three additional courses to complete your schedule.
Option 3: Ignatius Seminars
Offered only in the first semester, Ignatius Seminars introduce students to the depth and diversity of Georgetown's dynamic intellectual community.
Fall schedule: When Registration opens, you will select three or four additional courses to complete your schedule.
Option 4: Traditional First-Year Academic Program
With this program, you'll take your first step into the college's rich and varied core courses and explore your fields of interest in free optional coursework.
Fall schedule: When Registration opens, you will build a schedule of four or five additional courses from the full college curriculum.
1. How do students learn the cultural history of the Mediterranean?| A．By completing the schedule. | B．By writing fictional books. |
| C．By selecting l or 4 courses. | D．By reading materials of this area. |
| A．Option l. | B．Option 2. |
| C．Option 3. | D．Option 4. |
| A．It is designed for language learners. |
| B．It provides various courses for free. |
| C．It introduces you to areas of interest. |
| D．It is only offered in the first semester. |
