1 . Like all big cities, Paris has a traffic problem: lots of cars, lots of traffic jams and lots of pollution from exhaust fumes (废气). So the city began a scheme (计划) to improve the situation.

Under the Velib project ('Velib' comes from vélo liberté, or 'bicycle freedom') people can take a bicycle, use it for as long as they want, and then leave it at the same or another bicycle station. The first half-hour on the bike is free, but if you don't return it after 30 minutes, you have to pay. But it's only €1 a day or €29 a year! The bicycles are heavy (25 kg), and they are all grey and have baskets. There are about 20,000 of them in the city, and around 1,450 bicycle stations. So there are a lot more Velib stations than the 298 subway stations!

Paris is not the first city to have a project like this. But not everybody thinks it's a great idea. One Parisian said, "These bicycles are only for short journeys. If people want to travel across the city, they won't use a bicycle — they'll still use their cars."

A city spokesman said, 'The bicycle project won't solve all our traffic problems, of course. But it might help reduce air pollution. Traffic, together with factory fumes, is a big problem. There aren't any simple answers to traffic problems and pollution in cities. But unless we do something now, there will be more traffic jams and temperatures will continue to rise, so the problems in our environment will get worse. The bikes might help people to lead a healthier life, too.'

1. What can we learn about the Velib scheme?

A．Its bikes have no baskets.	B．Its bikes are light and colorful.
C．It aims to make traveling easier.	D．It owns more stations than the subway.

2. If you use a Velib for 1 hour, you should pay _______.

A．€l

B．€30

C．€29

D．no money

3. Why do some people disagree with the Velib scheme?

A．The cost is rather high.

B．It's hard to find a Velib station.

C．It's not suitable for a long journey.

D．The distance between two Velib stations is long.

4. What's the city spokesman's attitude towards the bicycle scheme?

A．Doubtful.	B．Positive.
C．Uncaring.	D．Worried.

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

According to the history, Chinese silk reached Rome before the time of Christ. Through the Silk Road, the Chinese culture     1     (introduce) to the Western countries and at the same time the Western culture came to the East.

As is     2     (know) to all, the Silk Road is a chapter     3     (record) the friendship between the European and Asian peoples. With a history of more than 2,000 years, the Silk Road in China can date back     4     the Han dynasty in ancient China. Though the Silk Road was mainly     5     trading route, it was     6     (benefit) to each other in the first place. In the following years in history, many great figures had made significant contributions to the development of the Silk Road. Today, the ancient Silk Road is more like a historical textbook for everyone to read and to catch about     7     happened during that ancient time. It     8     (actual) played a significant role in the development of the     9     (civil) of the world, opening long-distance political and economic communication between Europe and Asia.

Up to now, the Silk Road in China     10     (bring) great attraction to the tourism in China even in the world.

3 . Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge, the double-deck suspension (悬浮) bridge with the longest span in the world, opened to traffic on Tuesday after five years’ construction, according to a statement from the constructor.

It is reported that the bridge is 4. 13 kilometers long, with 12 lanes in both directions on the main I bridge. It is a long-span suspension bridge with the largest volume in the world, China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group said. The bridge connects the Hanyang and Wuchang and its opening will ameliorate the urban expressway system, relieve traffic pressure across the river, and drive development in the area, according to the company.

On both sides of the upper deck of the bridge, there is a two-meter-wide footpath, with eight rest and sightseeing areas, where people can enjoy the river scenery. The lower level is designed with two non-motorized lanes, each 2. 5 meters wide. A 1. 5-meter wide walkway is also a feature of each side of the floor so pedestrians (行人) can walk on the lower level without getting caught in the rain.

Chief designer of the bridge, Xu Gongyi, said, “Considering navigation and traffic volume, the main span of the bridge is 1, 700 meters, which is the second-largest in the world and also the largest in bridges of double-deck structure.”

According to Luo Ruihua, project manager of the bridge, the Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge has set several records in the process of its construction. The designed tension of each of the two main cables (钢索) is 65, 000 tons.

From 2014 to 2019, builders have shown the world the speed of China. The bridge not only enhances Wuhan’s reputation as a “bridge museum”, but also represents a super project of a new era.

1. What does the underlined word “ameliorate” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Keep.

B．Start.

C．Improve.

D．Show.

2. How does the text introduce the bridge’s basic information?

A．By giving examples.	B．By making comparisons.
C．By describing its principles.	D．By using data.

3. What can we know about the bridge?

A．It will attract many foreigners to Wuhan.

B．It is friendly to pedestrians.

C．The cost of its construction is low.

D．It is the longest bridge of the world.

4. What attitude does the author have to the bridge?

A．Negative.

B．Admiring.

C．Uncertain.

D．Grateful.

4 . Taj Mahal (泰姬陵), one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Exploring the beauty of this cultural relic along with the first rays of the sunlight, you’ll find yourself in a fantastic view. People have described the entire relic as a polished (抛光的) jewel in the morning sunshine.

Here is a route for you to enjoy the beautiful relic. The lowest price guarantee (保证) is $29.00.

Stop at: The hotel in New Delhi

Pick up from the hotel in New Delhi at 3:30 am and drive to Agra.

Duration (时长): 4 hours

Stop at: Taj Mahal

Note: Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop at: Agra Fort

After visiting Taj Mahal, go on to visit Agra Fort, which was built in 1565 A. D. by Great Mughal Emperor Akbar.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Stop at: Mughal Spicy Restaurant

After the end of Agra fort, move towards Mughal Spicy Restaurant to have lunch. It provide you with delicious food of this city.

Duration: 1 hour

After the trip, our assistant will drive you back towards Delhi.

For more information, you can visit our website www. viator. com.

1. Taji Mahal is closed on ________.

A．Friday	B．Thursday
C．Wednesday	D．Monday

2. How long does it take to visit Agro Fort?

A．4 hours.	B．1.5 hours.
C．2 hours.	D．1 hour.

3. Where does this text most probably come from?

A．A geography textbook.

B．A historical report.

C．A travel website.

D．A design magazine.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the woman usually go to work?

A．By car.

B．By bus.

C．By train.

2. What do the speakers agree about taking the train?

A．It is safer.

B．It is faster.

C．It is cheaper.

6 . You Can Fly More Frequently

When traveling, airfare can take up a large part of your travel budget. What if you could fly practically for free? If it were possible, then you would probably travel more, right?     1    . While it may seem like a lot of work to accumulate miles, it’s pretty easy when you know how.

Sign up for mileage (里程) programs. You can’t gain miles if you don’t sign up.    2    . Pick one or two airlines that you use most often and try to bring all your points into those programs by flying with them.

Buy gifts and have dinner out. Most mileage programs have a business list where you can register several credit or debit cards and then earn miles for each purchase you make through their participating shops or meal you have at restaurant partners.     3    , so why not make it count toward future travel?

Use your credit card. Look for a card that gives you rewards. There are a ton of credit card companies that offer mileage cards that give you miles for each dollar you spend. Use it for bills, groceries, gas and anything else you would normally use your bank account for and then pay it off at the end of the month.     4    .

Rent a car. Whenever you rent a car, you have the choice to include your frequent flyer member number.     5    , but it can be more beneficial to pay less than a dollar a day to earn one or more miles per dollar spent on your rental.

A．Some will charge a fee

B．With frequent flyer programs, you can

C．You’re probably doing these things anyway

D．It’s an easy way to accumulate miles and can add up really fast

E．In fact, you can get a free plane ticket just focusing on certain ones

F．Join frequent flyer programs, so you can start accumulating those miles

G．There are plenty of ways to earn money just by doing things you’re already doing

7 . 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack对中国的铁路很感兴趣，想乘坐火车旅行。请根据以下要点提示，写一封书信，介绍中国铁路系统。
1．火车类型：高铁（HSR）（G）（300km／h）；
动车（CRH）（D）（200km／h）；
快车（Express）（T／Z／K）（100km／h）；
2．火车优点：安全，可以观赏沿途风景，省钱。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jack,
I’m honoured that you show great interest in our trains.
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Yours,

Li Hua

8 . Self-driving vehicles will rely on cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence（AI）to recognize and respond to road and traffic conditions, but sensing is the most effective for objects and movement in the neighborhood of the vehicle. Not everything important in a car’s environment will be caught by the vehicle’s camera. Another vehicle approaching at high speed on a collision (碰撞) track might not be visible until it’s too late. This is why vehicle-to-vehicle communication is undergoing rapid development. Our research shows that cars will need to be able to chat and cooperate on the road, although the technical challenges are considerable.

Applications for vehicle-to-vehicle communication range from vehicles driving together in a row, to safety messages about nearby emergency vehicles. Vehicles could alert each other to avoid collisions or share notices about passers-by and bicycles.

From as far as several hundred meters away, vehicles could exchange messages with one another or receive information from roadside unit’s（RSUs）about nearby incidents or dangerous road conditions through 4G network.

A high level of AI seems required for such vehicles, not only to self -drive from A to B, but also to react intelligently to messages received. Vehicles will need to plan, reason, strategize and adapt in the light of information received in real time and to carry out cooperative behaviors. For example, a group of autonomous vehicles might avoid a route together because of potential risks, or a vehicle could decide to drop someone off earlier due to messages received, a foreseen crow ding ahead.

Further applications of vehicle-to-vehicle communication are still being researched, including how to perform cooperative behavior.

1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A．The reasons for the accidents by self-driving vehicles.

B．The research about applications for self-driving vehicles.

C．The importance of artificial intelligence of self -driving vehicles.

D．The reasons for developing communication between self -driving vehicles.

2. What does the underlined word “alert” mean in Paragraph 2?

A．Alarm.

B．Condemn.

C．Ignore.

D．Govern.

3. What can we learn about roadside units (RSUs)?

A．They classify the vehicles on the road.

B．They can improve bad road conditions.

C．They take over the passing vehicles.

D．They serve as efficient information stations.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．When do vehicles communicate?

B．The reasons why a high level of AI is important.

C．Vehicle-to-vehicle communication is coming.

D．What do applications for vehicle-to-vehicle communication need?

9 . Driving in a foreign country is always different in at least some ways from driving in your own country. Here are some general points regarding driving in New Zealand.

● Visitors wishing to drive in New Zealand do not require an international driver's licenses but are required to carry their local driver's license whenever driving.

● Vehicles drive on the left-hand side of the road as they do in Britain, Australia, and Japan. Most rental vehicles will have a sticker reminding you of this important fact.

● When the traffic light is red, you must stop. There is no left turn rule as in North America.

● New Zealand road rules follow international standards but please note that in New Zealand vehicles turning left must give way to traffic turning right.

● In general, if you are turning left (where there are give-way signs or no signs), give way to vehicles that not turning. In all other situations, give way to vehicles crossing or coming from your right.

● Seat belts must be worn at all times while driving in New Zealand. This stands for the driver and passengers. The driver is responsible for ensuring all passengers are wearing their seatbelts.

● Do not drink alcohol before driving in New Zealand-drinking and driving laws are strictly enforced.

● Speed limits are in kilometers per hour (kph), not miles per hour (mph).

Speed conversion: 1 kph equals 0.621mph; 1 mph equals 1.61 kph.

● The speed limit on the open road is 100km/h. In towns and cities the speed limit is 50km/h. Be sure to obey all school crossing speed reductions as speed cameras operate regularly throughout New Zealand.

For further information and up to date road conditions visit: http://www. transit. govt. nz
1. What can be learned from the passage?

A．A passenger's not wearing the seat belt has little to do with the driver.

B．There will be a reminder for driver to remember to drive on the left side.

C．Cars passing a school in towns should drive at a speed of less than 31 mph.

D．A foreign driver is expected to have a driving license issued by New Zealand.

2. Which of the following statements correctly explains road rules in New Zealand?

A．In Figure 1, Car B must give way to Car A.

B．In Figure 2, Car B must give way to Car A.

C．In Figure 3, Car B must give way to Car A.

D．In Figure 4, Car B must give way to Car A.

3. This passage is most likely______.

A．a travel brochure for locals

B．a website travel introduction

C．an advertisement of travel

D．a travel column in a geographical magazine

10 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意: 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear Tom,

I’m very glad to learn from your e-mail that you and your parents will come to Shanghai and call on me in April 30th. But I’m terrible sorry that I can’t meet with you at Shanghai Pudong International Airport because I have to attend a meeting in Beijing. Now let me tell you the way to your home. When you get out the airport, you can take Bus NO. 936 to Rainbow Hotel Shanghai. Walking across Xianxia Road to the west till you see the supermarket on your right. Turn to the left there and go straightly on. Then you can see a bank on your left. The apartment building I lived in is next to the bank. Find Room 601 that my mother will be waiting for you.