| A．By bike. | B．On foot. | C．By bus. |
| A．At a bus stop. | B．At home. | C．At the airport. |
Nowadays many people want to have a more interesting experience when arriving in a new city or country. Here are some better ways to travel, both for you and for the environment.
Get out of the car and walk.
If you have to take transport in a city, try to take public transport. Most cities now offer lots of information and very cleat maps about the public transport at the city’s websites.
4 . French officials are preparing to offer flying taxi services to people attending the Paris Summer Olympics in 2024. If the taxis are actually used in the French capital, it could mark the first major real world show of the flying technology.
Some air taxi developers attended the recent Paris Air Show to show off their products and seek industry support. One of the companies in attendance was Germany’s Volocopter, which plans to offer a flying taxi service during the Olympics.
But so far, no air taxi maker has received government permission to launch service in France. Volocopter hopes to be the first. But the company still needs to run its aircraft through rigorous weather tests and provide thousands of pages of documentation to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
Company chief Dirk Hoke said that in addition to worries about government approvals, air taxi companies have also faced difficulties linked to economic slowdowns affecting the world. Robin Riedel, who co-leads the Center for Future Mobility at the business advisory company McKinsey, said companies formed to support air taxi projects have lost about 30 percent of their value in recent years. In addition, many investors(投资人) have decided to put money into drones(无人机) instead of flying taxis.
Hoke has thought about a person he would like to be the first rider of his flying taxis-French President Emmanuel Macron. “That would be super amazing,”Hoke said, “That would be a strong sign to Europe to see the president flying.”
In the beginning, air taxi trips are likely to be short and costly. This is because current battery technology limits the distance and number of paying passengers the aircraft can carry. The long-term success of air taxis will also be dependent on effective systems to manage all the air traffic using the skies. Experts say such systems will need new technology to provide safety for all flyers. As the industry progresses, the number of air taxis is expected to reach into the millions.
1. What does the underlined word “rigorous” in paragraph 3 mean?| A．Strict. | B．Simple. | C．Creative. | D．Similar. |
| A．To secure the president’s investment. |
| B．To welcome the Paris Summer Olympics. |
| C．To increase public trust in air taxis. |
| D．To get government approval more quickly. |
| A．Crowded roads. | B．Limitations of batteries. |
| C．Investors’ requirements. | D．The government’s decisions. |
| A．The rapid development of drones. |
| B．An industry report to ensure safety. |
| C．The strong support from French officials. |
| D．A good system for managing all air traffic. |
1. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
| A．Guide and tourists. | B．Husband and wife. | C．Attendant and customer. |
| A．Change his seat. | B．Bring him some food. | C．Open his window shade. |
| A．He has never flown before. |
| B．He moved to Row 30, Seat A. |
| C．His flight will last for 8 hours. |
| A．Tea and pasta. | B．Soda and chicken salad. | C．Coffee and a turkey sandwich. |
1. When will the woman arrive in San Francisco?
| A．On Sunday evening. | B．On Sunday morning. | C．On Saturday evening. |
| A．260 dollars. | B．301 dollars. | C．520 dollars. |
1. Where is the man from?
| A．Italy. | B．America. | C．Spain. |
| A．Visit his family. | B．Explore the city. | C．Go to a basketball game. |
| A．By subway. | B．By bus. | C．By taxi. |
| A．Friends. | B．Strangers. | C．Teammates. |
8 . Have you ever been on an airplane, minding your own business, and found your eyes filled with tears for no reason? Or perhaps you sat near someone who burst into tears. Is there something happening to your body that triggers (引发) the tears?
There sure is! When you’re inside a flying airplane, you’re miles off the ground. Not exactly a place where humans usually find themselves. The airplane is pressurized (加压) to keep passengers comfortable. But it’s still not the pressure levels that you’ll experience at ground level. It’s a bit like having climbed a pretty high mountain.
The primary tear-trigger is the lower amount of oxygen in your blood. The oxygen levels in the plane are lower than you’ll find on the ground. And it can bring you bad feelings.
Another cause is dehydration (脱水). Because the air in the plane is very dry, we may get dehydrated. And being dehydrated can have all kinds of harmful effects on your 30,000-foot-high body, which is making you have bad feelings like sadness and worry. In fact, there is a spiritual reason, too! Even if you’re not afraid of planes, it’s a high-stress situation. Taking a flight often involves saying goodbye to someone in the place you’re leaving. You can also be worried about plane crash or losing your baggage.
You can drink plenty of water before your flight to fight back your tears. You can also keep your mind busy with a puzzle or brain game. And if you’re going to watch a movie, maybe choose one that’s a bit more relaxing. In short, make flying a more pleasant and less stressful experience.
1. Why did the author raise questions in Paragraph 1?| A．To lead to the topic of the text. |
| B．To give background information. |
| C．To research how many people cry on an airplane. |
| D．To ask who knows why people cry on an airplane. |
| A．The temperature inside the plane. | B．The altitude you’re at. |
| C．The weather. | D．Your health. |
| A．One shouldn’t sleep in the plane in case of losing his/her baggage. |
| B．One may not feel afraid when the plane flies below 30,000 feet high. |
| C．One that often feels sad or worried is not fit to take a plane. |
| D．One may lose too much water from his/her body when he/she travels by plane. |
| A．Suggestions on how to take a safe flight. |
| B．Advice on how to get over fears when flying. |
| C．Tips on how to hold back tears while you’re flying. |
| D．Ways of making you comfortable while you’re flying. |
1. What is the speaker doing?
| A．Doing a report. | B．Giving an announcement. | C．Introducing a flight. |
| A．Rainy. | B．Cloudy. | C．Sunny. |
| A．Have lunch. | B．Watch a film. | C．Watch a safety video. |
| A．By car. | B．By bus. | C．On foot. |
