In cities, people go to work in different ways. Some drive to work, some take the bus to work and some rides bikes to work.
There are three people in my family. My father’s company is far from our home so he goes to work in his car. My mother rides a bike to work because the office is not far from our home. And I always go to school on foot.
Which one is the best? I think the best way is the subway (地铁). It is very fast and comfortable. And the price is not expensive. And I think we shouldn’t go out in our cars. It will make the traffic worse and worse. We can take the subway or bus. If time is enough, we can ride a bike or walk because we can do exercise.
1. How does the writer’s father go to work?| A．By bike | B．By bus | C．By car | D．All above |
| A．taking a bus | B．riding a bike |
| C．walking | D．taking the subway |
| A．Yes, he does | B．No, he doesn’t |
| C．We don’t know | D．Yes, he is |
| A．takes a bus | B．rides a bike |
| C．walks | D．takes the subway |
| A．ride a bike | B．walk |
| C．take a bus | D．A and B |
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【推荐1】Cathy is a reporter of TRAVELING AROUND WORLD and she often gets e-mails from readers about the problems during traveling. Here are some readers’ problems.
| Dear reporter, I work for a big international(国际的) company. I love my job because I can travel to a lot of different countries. My problem is that it usually takes me about three days to get used to(习惯于) the local time(当地时间). During those days, I have some meetings, but I’m always very tired and it’s difficult to think clearly. When I just get used to the local time, I have to fly back home. Can you give me any advice? Steward |
| Dear reporter, Help! I live in Hong Kong and I am going to travel to Canada in three days to have a two-week summer camp. The problem is that I have to fly. I don’t feel safe on a plane. I can’t sleep, and sometimes I even can’t breathe(呼吸). What should I do? Thomas |
| Dear reporter, I’m not afraid of flying, but I don’t like to fly. I find it very difficult to sleep on a plane. The seats are too small and sometimes other people are so noisy that they wake me up. Also, flying is very boring. Any advice? Debbie |
1. It usually takes Steward about ______ to get used to the local time.
| A．one day | B．three days | C．two weeks |
| A．scary | B．safe | C．exciting |
| A．are afraid of flying | B．work for the same big company |
| C．have sleeping problems on the plane | |
| A．Three days later Thomas will go to China. | B．Steward has difficulty in getting used to the local time. |
| C．Debbie thinks flying is boring and uncomfortable. | |
| A．storybook | B．diary | C．magazine |
【推荐2】According to the speed, Chinese trains are divided into different classes, identified(确认) with different letters and numbers. The letters refer to different classes.
G—High-Speed Electric Multiple Units(EMU) Train
This is the fastest EMU train running for long distance in China, the top speed of which could reach 350km/h. Currently, the G-train could finish the 1068-kilometer Wuhan-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway in 3 hours.
C—Intercity EMU Train
This is also the fastest EMU train in China, but runs for short travel distance between two nearby cities, such as the 120-kilometer Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway.
D—Electric Multiple Units(EMU) Train
This trains are also called Hexiehao or bullet train in China. The designed top speed is 250km/h. These trains have been widely used for main city, such as Beijing-Shanghai, Shanghai-Suzhou and Shenzhen-Guangzhou.
E—Direct Express Train
The type with the top speed of 100km/h is for long-distance travel. Generally, they run directly to the destination(目的地) or with some stops on the way. And some has only soft-sleeper and soft-seat.
T—Express Train
This kind has fewer stops on the way, mainly in major cities. The highest speed is 140 km/h. Almost every T-series of trains is equipped(装备) with soft-sleeper, soft-seat, hard-sleeper and hard-seat.
K—Fast Train
Its speed is 120 km/h, having more stops than the T-trains. They have air conditioning.
Accommodation(座位；铺位) Fast Train
Its highest speed is 120 km/h but runs slower than the K-train because of more stops on the way. Currently, a few of Accommodation Fast Trains don't have air conditioning.
Accommodation Train
With 100 km/h's highest speed, this should be the slowest train, having as many stops as possible, the trains are also numbered with four digits. Most of the trains don't have air conditioning at all.
1. Which of the following trains is the fastest for a long distance in China?| A．C. | B．G. | C．K. |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．five. |
| A．Less than two hours. | B．Over three hours | C．Only one hour |
| A．It has no air conditioning on it. |
| B．It runs for a short travel distance. |
| C．It has fewer stops on the way. |
| A．You can take C-Intercity EMU or D-EMU to travel from Shenzhen to Guangzhou with less time. |
| B．All of the Accommodation Fast Trains don't have air conditioning. |
| C．Almost every Z-series of trains is equipped with soft-sleeper, soft-seat, hard-sleeper and hard-seat. |
【推荐3】“Travelling by subway (地铁) is much faster. It not only takes me a few minutes to get to my office, but also I don’t worry about traffic jam.” a passenger says. A lot of people like taking the subway. It is a kind of popular way and more convenient in our daily life. It has three advantages (优点). First, it’s fast. The subway can run about 80 kilometres in an hour. It’s much faster than riding a bike or taking a bus.
Second, it’s accurate. It can help you get somewhere on time. Don’t worry about the weather. It can arrive on time even if it is raining or snowing. During rush hour (交通高峰期), there is a subway every five minutes. You can’t wait too long. Finally, it is comfortable. It is very comfortable for passengers to take the subway. You can find place to sit or stand here and there. They don’t feel cold in winter or hot in summer because of the air-conditioners (空调). It can carry many people. I think most of people all like it. You will have a good time to take the subway.
1. A passenger thinks travelling _________ is much faster in the passage.| A．by bus | B．by subway | C．by bike | D．on foot |
| A．准确的 | B．遥远的 | C．快速的 | D．安全的 |
| A．Once a day. | B．Five times a day. |
| C．Once every four minutes. | D．Once every five minutes. |
| A．It’s a popular way in our daily life. | B．It can’t arrive on time when it is raining or snowing. |
| C．It can run about 80 kilometres in an hour. | D．It’s very comfortable to take the subway. |
| A．Subway Is a Good Way. | B．A Passenger on the Subway. |
| C．The Time of Subway. | D．Subway Is Faster. |
【推荐1】Around the world on Children's Day
In 1954 there was the first Children's Day on November 20th to celebrate and protect children all over the world. This was the international（国际的）Children's Day，but now many countries around the world have their own day each year.
April 30th MEXICO: Some schools close for the day, other schools have a special day for the children when they play games. The children also bring in their favorite food to share with their friends. |
May 5th JAPAN：The official（官方的）children's day is on May 5th. But some people in Japan celebrate two children's days. one is on March 3rd for girls and the other is on May 5th for boys. On May 5th, they fly carp（a type of wind sock in the shape of a fish）. |
June 1st BULGARIA: Parents do special things with their children and give them big gifts. The day is like a second birthday of the children. CHINA: This is a very special day in schools. They take the children on camping trips or trips to the cinema. Many children also get gifts from their parents. |
1. When is the International Children's Day?
| A．On June 1st | B．On April 30th | C．On November 20th | D．On May 5th |
| A．Children have one-day off. |
| B．Children have different kinds of trips. |
| C．Children share their favorite food. |
| D．Children celebrate it as their birthdays. |
| A．Mexico. | B．Japan. | C．Bulgaria. | D．China. |
【推荐2】Fear may be felt in the heart as well as in the head, according to a study that has found a link between the cycles of a beating heart and the chance of someone feeling fear.
Tests on healthy volunteers found that they were more likely to feel a sense of fear at the moment when their hearts are contracting (收缩) and pumping blood around their bodies, compared with the point when the heartbeat is relaxed. Scientists say the results suggest that the heart is able to influence how the brain reacts to a fearful event, depending on which point it is at in its regular cycle of contraction and relaxation.
Sarah Garfinkel at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School said: “Our study shows for the first time that the way in which we deal with fear is different depending on when we see fearful pictures in relation to our heart.”
The study tested 20 healthy volunteers on their reactions to fear as they were shown pictures of fearful faces. Dr Garfinkel said, “The study showed that fearful faces are better noticed when the heart is pumping than when it is relaxed. Therefore our hearts can also influence what we see and what we don’t see—and guide whether we see fear.”
To further understand this relationship, the scientists also used a brain scanner (扫描仪) to show how the brain influences the way the heart changes a person’s feeling of fear.
“We have found an important mechanism by which the heart and brain ‘speak’ to each other to change our feelings and reduce fear,” Dr Garfinkel said.
“We hope that by knowing more about how fear is dealt with and ways that it could be reduced, we may be able to develop more successful treatments for anxiety (焦虑) disorders, and also for those who may be suffering from serious stress disorder.”
1. What is the finding of the study?| A．One’s heart influences how he feels fear. |
| B．Fear is a result of one’s heartbeat. |
| C．Fear can’t be felt because of one’s relaxed heartbeat. |
| D．One’s fast heartbeats are likely to cause fear. |
| A．volunteers’ heartbeats when they saw terrible pictures |
| B．the time volunteers saw fearful pictures and their health conditions |
| C．volunteers’ reactions to horrible pictures and results from their brain scans |
| D．different pictures shown to volunteers and their heartbrain communication |
| A．Order. | B．System. | C．Machine. | D．Treatment. |
| A．treating anxiety and stress better |
| B．explaining the cycle of fear and anxiety |
| C．finding the key to the heartbrain communication |
| D．understanding different fears in our hearts and heads |
【推荐3】Imagine waking up to find a cup of coffee ready and floors swept. With smart devices (装置) controlled by AI, all housework can be done while you are asleep.
Now your kids can try these devices at the smart home show in our community center from August 1st to August 14th. Here in the center we have many fun activities. Children can also try out the cleaning robot Little Q. It is a cute robot with a round head, two big eyes and two long legs. It’s like a big toy. Your children will love it.
Opening Hours: 1:00 p. m. -9:00 p. m. from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday.
Visitors: People of all ages are welcome. Children under 12 should come along with their parents. No pets are allowed.
Food & Drinks: No outside food or drinks. Visitors can buy food and drinks in the center.
Tickets: Please call 769520 to book a ticket. Kindly note that you CAN’T book a ticket on our website or through e-mail. And it is NOT possible to buy a ticket at our ticket office as it is closed.
1. What are the smart devices for in Paragraph 1?| A．Fanning. | B．Business. | C．Housework. | D．Schoolwork. |
| A．A man with a cat. | B．An 8-year-old boy alone. |
| C．A man with his 3-year-old son. | D．A girl with food from outside. |
| A．By making a phone call. | B．By sending an e-mail. |
| C．By visiting the website. | D．By going to the ticket office. |
| A．A science magazine. | B．A weekly newspaper. | C．A travel guide. | D．A story book. |
【推荐1】A great little ski resort: Folgaria, Italy
Only 95km or about 90 minutes from Verona Airport, Folgaria is a mid-sized resort in the northern Italy.It also has a wonderful and long ski history, as the first ski lift in Italy was built here in the 1930s.
Folgaria is proud of its history and culture.You're unlikely to hear English spoken here and in some bars, it won't even be Italian, but Cimbro, the ancient southern Bavarian language brought to these mountains by settlers.It's also reflected in the food culture.Pure local mountain honey is delicious.You can enjoy it when you come to ski.Beyond the bars, restaurants and a few small hotels.the community is also trying to develop mountain biking.
Where to eat?
Chocolate and ice-cream are served at La Baita del Gelato, and they also serve the pizza, made with local cheese(€6.50)
Where to stay?
The modern three-star Hotel Luna Bianca is one of the most popular hotels in Folgaria, with big, clean rooms, and good service.The ski bus stops outside the front door.
Good for Families, beginners and Intermediates.
More information https://www.theguardian.com
1. We can learn about that Folgaria________.| A．is not very big | B．is a new ski resort |
| C．has a wonderful and long lift | D．is across from Verona Airport |
| A．taste local mountain honey |
| B．enjoy pizza made of chocolate |
| C．take the first ski lift in the world |
| D．eat an ice-cream that costs €6.50 |
| A．English | B．Italian |
| C．Cimbro | D．northern Bavarian |
| A．to advertise for a hotel | B．to introduce a ski resort |
| C．to bring in a ski program | D．to attract mountain biking lovers |
【推荐2】Americans with small families own a small car or a large one. If both parents are working, they usually have two cars. When the family is large, one of the cars is sold and they will buy a van（住房汽车）.
A small car can hold four persons and a large car can hold six persons but it is very crowded（拥挤）. A van hold seven persons easily, so a family with three children could ask their grandparents to travel together.
Mr. Hargen and his wife had a third child last year. This made them sell a second car and buy a van. There are seven seats in the van, and two of them are used to put things on, for a family of five must carry many suitcase（衣箱）when they travel. When they arrive at their grandparents’ home, the suitcase are put into the two seats. And then they can carry their grandparents.
Americans call vans motor homes. A motor home is always used for holidays. When a family are traveling to the moutains or to the seaside, they can live in their motor home for a few days or weeks.
All the members of a big family can enjoy a happier life when they are traveling together. That is why motor homes have become very popular. In America there are many parks for motor homes.
1. From the passage, a van is also called .| A．a motor | B．a motor home |
| C．a motorbike | D．a big truck |
| A．sold their old house | B．moved to their grandparents’ house |
| C．built a new place for a van | D．sold their second car |
| A．a baby | B．much money |
| C．more than two kids | D．interest in vans |
| A．to travel with all the family members on holiday. |
| B．to do some shopping with all the family members. |
| C．to visit their grandparents at weekends. |
| D．to drive their children to school every day. |
| A．they can take people to another city when people are free. |
| B．they can let families have a happier life when they go out for their holidays. |
| C．some people think motor homes are cheap. |
| D．big families can put more things in motor homes. |
【推荐3】What inspires you to work hard? Having your own goals is important. Good sleep also helps. But as it turns out, having a plant on your desk can improve your work as well.
Mike Robinson, an engineer from Canada, owns his own small company. One day, his wife suggested picking out some plants and putting them on his workers’ desks.
Robinson doubted the idea at first. What good would plants do? He thought they might even be distracting（让人分心的). But he decided to try out the idea.
First, Robinson bought 20 plants for his workers. He asked each worker to make a small sign that said ―My name is___ and write their own name on the sign. Then, they put the sign on the plant they chose and took it back to their desk. Soon Robinson found that his workers were working much harder and getting along much better than before. It could because his workers formed ―friendships" with their plants. They would take good care of them, and in turn, take more care with their work. Plants can help to create a relaxed atmosphere（氛围）as well.
What about you? Does your classroom have any plants? If not, you might want to ask your teacher about this.
You and your classmates could take turns taking care of some plants in your classroom? It could be a nice way to make your classroom more lively and get to know your classmates even better.
1. The story is mainly about_______.| A．how to get inspiration for your work. |
| B．how having a goal helps with your work. |
| C．why good sleep is important for your work |
| D．how plants can improve your work |
| A．His company was too small to do it. |
| B．He didn’t think it would be different. |
| C．He thought it would cost too much money. |
| D．He didn’t want to try it. |
| A．Robinson’s name. | B．Their plant’s name. |
| C．Their company’s name. | D．Their own names. |
| A．Because Robinson gave them much more money than before. |
| B．Because looking after plants helped them take more care with their work. |
| C．Because the plants helped the workers become good friends with each other. |
| D．Because Robinson’s wife helped create a relaxed atmosphere for the workers. |
| A．creates a crowded atmosphere |
| B．takes up too much time |
| C．helps students build good friendships |
| D．distracts students from their studies |
