With more and more cars on the road, traffic jams (堵车) are inevitable. Traffic jams can lead to more accidents as there are more cars, with more people trying to get to their destination, all the while getting worse. Although it’s impossible to avoid traffic jams altogether, there are some tips you can follow to reduce the amount of time on the road.
Check for traffic jams before you leave. You can listen to the radio for traffic news, or check on the Internet to get up-to-minute information on traffic. If the route you want to take is heavy with traffic, you can choose another.
Look for a different route all the time. Most traffic jams happen on busy roads. Using country roads could avoid a lot of traffic. Although the distance you may have to travel is further, it can work out quicker.
Set your car radio to receive traffic bulletins. Many new car stereo systems (汽车音响系统) are equipped with a radio system by which you can hear the traffic channel. This way you can get the latest traffic information and change your journey if necessary.
__________. Most traffic jams usually occur(发生) during rush hour, so try to avoid this time period if possible. Some jobs offer flexible working hours so that you can travel to work outside of rush hour. Some jobs even allow you to work at home so as to avoid moving altogether. Ask your manager to see what you can do if traffic is a problem for you.
Use public transport instead. The easiest way to avoid traffic jams is to take buses or the underground instead of driving your own car. Not only will you avoid traffic jams but you will most likely be saving money.
1. The underlined word “inevitable” in Paragraph 1 probably means _____.| A．impossible to avoid | B．hard to accept |
| C．getting less serious | D．seen everywhere |
| A．explain why there are traffic jams |
| B．tell us what we can do on the road |
| C．tell us how to save time on the road |
| D．tell us the negative (消极的) effects of traffic jams |
| A．surfing the Internet | B．turning to other drivers for information |
| C．listening to the traffic channel | D．listening to the radio for traffic news |
| A．Choose a job that has flexible working hours | B．Make friends with your manager |
| C．Work from home | D．Try traveling at different time |
| A．it is cheaper and can avoid traffic jams | B．it is useful to us |
| C．it is environmentally-friendly | D．it is completely free from traffic jams |
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【推荐1】When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these six ways can help make you feel good about yourself.
Look in the mirror and say to yourself, “I am a special person and there is no one in the world like me. I can do anything.” It may not sound so good, but it really works.
Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.
Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.
Learn something new! Have you always wanted to design your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges (挑战) are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished!
Start to write a story. Turn off the TV and let your imagination (想象) fly! Write down your thought, dreams or anything you want! It can help to express your feelings.
Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your mom or dad or maybe even your cousin.
1. According to this passage, when you are helping others, you will ________.| A．be special | B．be sure | C．feel tired | D．feel nice |
| A．成就感 | B．忧伤感 | C．挫折感 | D．信任感 |
| A．You should always look for the good things of others. | B．Stay alone at home as much as possible. |
| C．Learn something new and go for it! | D．Keep a diary to express your feelings. |
| A．a science book | B．a magazine | C．a story book | D．school rules |
| A．Do Your Best to Make Friends. | B．It’s Never Too Late to Learn. |
| C．Six Ways to Feel Good about Yourself. | D．Always Smile to Your Life. |
【推荐2】E-waste
Have you ever heard of e-waste (electronic waste电子垃圾), which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP3 players and mobile phones when they’re broken or you want a new one?
With the development of electronic industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. According to the United Nations, in 2014, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of e-waste and only recycled 6.5 million tons. The US was the biggest waster, producing 7 million tons.
Apple, for example, now recycles people’s used products in China when they are buying new ones.
| A．China came second, with 6 million tons. |
| B．The company will test and repair the used ones. |
| C．It’s important to pay attention to e-waste. |
| D．Most people just throw them away. |
| E．And the metals can be reused. |
Peter is a smart boy nut he doesn’t do well at school.
| A．He follows the school rules. |
| B．His head teacher has a good idea. |
| C．Peter’s teachers and parents are happy with him. |
| D．At home he is also strict with himself. |
| E．He likes eating in class. |
The purpose of these bridges is to enable passengers to cross road safely. Overhead bridges are used in very much the same way as zebra crossings. They are more efficient although less convenient because people have to climb up a long flight of steps. This is inconvenient especially to old people. When passengers using
The government of Nanjing has spent much money in building these bridges. For their own safety, passengers should be encouraged to use. They can’t risk their lives by running across the road. Old people may think that it is a little difficult to climb up and down the steps, but it is much safer than walking across the road with all the dangerous of moving traffic.
Overhead bridges serve a very useful purpose. Passengers, both old and young, should make it a habit to use them. This will prevent unnecessary accidents and loss of life.
1. What is the advantage(优点) of overhead bridges mentioned in this passage?
| A．Taller trucks can pass under them. |
| B．Passengers can climb up and have a good view of the city. |
| C．They are safer for the passengers and keep traffic moving at the same time. |
| D．They are easier and more convenient for the passengers. |
| A．Because they stop traffic from being held up. |
| B．Because they provide an easy way for the drivers to cross the road. |
| C．Because they save money for the government. |
| D．Because they save time for the passengers. |
| A．Overhead bridges are found in every part of Nanjing. |
| B．Overhead bridges are found in the centre of Nanjing. |
| C．Overhead bridges are found in many parts of big cities in China. |
| D．Overhead bridges are found in places where traffic is heavy. |
| A．a safe place across road for passengers to walk across the road |
| B．a wild animal from Africa that looks like a horse with black and white colour on its body |
| C．a safe place across a road for zebras to walk across the road |
| D．a safe place across a road for children to play a game. |
| A．It is inconvenient for old people to walk across the road. |
| B．It is much safer for the passengers though climbing up and down the steps may be a little difficult |
| C．An overhead bridge is more beautiful than a zebra crossing. |
| D．To build overhead bridges is the business of the government. |
The 643-kilometer line is China's first high-speed railway to run through the Qinling
Mountains, which form a natural boundary(分界线) between China's north and south. With a speed of 250 km per hour, it's also the first mountain-heavy train line to provide a 4G network.
Along the way, the train passes through two areas for rare(稀有) wild animals — one for pandas and the other for crested ibises(朱鹮).
To reduce the railway's influence on the animals, workers and experts have designed and built the railway to be environmentally friendly, China Daily reported.
In September, there were 345 wild pandas living in the Qinling Mountains. China now has l,864 wild pandas in total, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
To avoid disturbing the pandas, the railway was designed to run through tunnels(隧道)
within the area. Protective shields(防护屏) are placed near the entrance of each tunnel to stop animals from going in.
To avoid hurting the thousands of crested ibises that fly near one part of the railway, protective nets have been set up along the tracks to make sure the birds will not fly into a train.
The nets are about 32 km long and 4 meters high. Experts tested different shapes and materials for building the nets before making their final choice.(A report in December, 2017)
1. From this month, it will take to travel from Xi'an to Chengdu by the high-speed train.
| A．16 hours | B．13 hours | C．6 hours | D．3 hours |
| A．It is China's first high-speed railway. |
| B．It runs through the Qinling Mountains. |
| C．It is the first mountain-heavy train line. |
| D．It is the first train line with a 4G network. |
| A．To save money and energy. |
| B．To avoid harming wild animals. |
| C．To avoid damaging the mountains. |
| D．To help the train run through tunnels quietly. |
| A．Entrances. | B．Tracks. | C．Protective shields. | D．Protective nets. |
| A．China Daily | B．the Xinhua News Agency | C．the 4G network | D．CCTV |
【推荐3】Would you like to go to Beijing, our capital ?It’s far away from Guangdong. It’s 2313 kilometres from Beijing to Guangdong. The city of Kunming is 2216 kilimetres away from Guangdong. It’s always very warm there .But it’s very hot in summer in Wuhan. It’s 1084 kilometres from Guangdong to Wuhan. Changsha is near Guangdong. It’s 726 kilometres from Changsha to Guangdong.
Do you know which city is the biggest in China? It’s Shanghai. It’s 1811 kilometres from Guangdong to Shanghai. If you travel by air, you’ll find it very interesting and fast enough to fly from Guangdong to Beijing. It only takes you about four hours and you’ll get there easily, safely and unhurriedly(从容不迫).But travelling by train is quite different. You have to stay on the train for over thirty hours to arrive in Beijing. More and more people like to travel by air. You can see why, can’t you?
1. How far is it from Changsha to Guangdong?| A．1084 kilometres. | B．2216 kilometres. | C．2313 kilometres. | D．726 kilometres. |
| A．it’s not far away from all the other cities in China | B．it’s not far away from us all |
| C．you have to travel long by land from Guangdong to Beijing | D．it’s not far away from Guangdong |
| A．Kunming | B．Changsha | C．Shanghai | D．Wuhan |
| A．It’s as warm in winter in Kunming as Beijing. | B．It’s 1084 kilometres from Wuhan to Guangdong. |
| C．Wuhan is very hot in summer. | D．It’s warm in winter in Guangdong. |
| A．Kunming | B．Guangdong | C．Changsha | D．Shanghai |
