1 . 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。

Delivery drones, as the name suggests,     1     (use) to deliver goods. At the moment, delivery drones are mainly used for military action and disaster     2     (relieve), like the distribution of medicines during emergencies, especially to places that are hard     3     (reach) by other means of transport.     4     can be predicted that before long many people will be using drones to deliver daily supplies     5     food and drink. Some companies are also developing passenger drones,     6     carry people in crowded cities. Just enter a destination,     7     the drones will fly the passengers where they want to go. This could not only save time, but also     8     (great) decrease road traffic. We can assume that with     9     (improve) technology in passenger drones, we will be entering the age of personal flying vehicles. There are also many other exciting new ways to use this technology. Whatever     10     (happen), we’ll all be interacting with drones on a daily basis. There can be no denying that the technology will have a huge impact on everyday life.

2 . Over the past decade, more and more travelers have been embracing the idea of slow travel. One of the most popular methods of slow travel, if you have the time, is by rail. Here are our picks for some of the best train rides in the world.

The Glacier Express

The Glacier Express takes more than eight hours to cross the 180-mile journey between Zermatt and St. Moritz in Switzerland at an average of 18 mph. The classic red train journey brings you to Europe’s mountains at their very best — with views of snow-covered forests and peaks included!

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Running through Tamil Nadu State, the train is the slowest in India due to an extremely steep gradient on the route. It takes nearly five hours to cover a distance of 46 km. Clearly nobody uses the NMR to get from A to B, but for the sheer joy of riding in a train that passes through 16 tunnels, 250 bridges and 208 steep curves on the richly biodiverse Western Ghats mountain range.

No. 6063/6064

With a length of 257 kilometers, the highly popular “small-and-slow train” route winds through the Qinling Mountains, linking 13 stations at the highest cost of 39.5 yuan. Villagers take the train to sell their vegetables in nearby counties to add to their families’ income. Helping poverty alleviation and carrying students to schools, the rail line, running for over 60 years, is a guarantee of and witness to the wish for a better life of the people along its route.

Royal Scotsman

With the full length of 1930 kilometers, the Royal Scotsman marries Edwardian elegance with the comforts of a five-star country house. The train includes elegant lounges, comfortable suites, and an open observation deck. The 9-coach train carries a just 36 passengers maximum with a passenger to staff ratio of 1:3. One of the coaches is the amazing Bamford Spa offering something of a palace on wheels.

1. Why do people choose the Nilgiri Mountain Railway?

A．To view the snow-covered forests.

B．To travel from one place to another.

C．To experience the amusement of riding.

D．To study the geography of the Western Ghats.

2. Which train can we take to experience villagers’ slow life?

A．The Glacier Express.	B．No. 6063/6064.
C．The Nilgiri Mountain Railway.	D．Royal Scotsman.

3. What is Royal Scotsman special about?

A．Its luxury.

B．Its route.

C．Its history.

D．Its convenience.

3 . What will happen about the city center?

A．There will be more pollution.

B．There will be more bicycle tracks.

C．There will be more parking areas.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does Mrs. Smith feel when she sees Mr. White?

A．Unhappy.

B．Surprised.

C．Sad.

2. What’s the weather like probably?

A．Stormy.

B．Cloudy.

C．Snowy.

3. What does Mrs. Smith think of traveling by air?

A．It’s uncomfortable.

B．It’s dangerous.

C．It’s enjoyable.

5 . Our mother has to leave home every day before we go to school. She has to walk twelve blocks to take the bus to work. We think it’s terrible that there is no bus that comes closer to our street.

I said to my mother, “This is a public transportation system. It is our system. It should come closer to our home. I do not want you to walk that far to get to the bus.” She agreed, but she said it would take more than one family to get the bus line to change. I told my mother I would ask my teacher about it. We could do a study and maybe start a petition (请愿书).

My teacher liked the idea. He said we could do the survey. So our class surveyed all our parents. We collected our survey data and made a table. We found that 90% of all the parents would use the bus more if it was easier to get to. We also found that only 20% of the parents could get to it easily, just by walking five blocks. For all the others, it took between 6 and 12 blocks.

We made a map to show how the bus route (路线) could be changed to reach people in our community more easily. Then my teacher called the alderman (市议员) to see if we could meet to talk about our study.

The alderman was impressed. She said we had done a really good job of thinking out the problem and a solution. She promised she would talk with the head of the transportation system about it.

Now my mother can leave later, and she only has to walk four blocks to get to the bus. When she leaves in the morning, she always says, “Son, I’m so glad you got the bus route changed.”

1. According to the first two paragraphs, the author wanted to ______.

A．get the public transportation system improved

B．walk with his mother to the bus stop

C．invite more families to take the bus

D．ask his teacher about a study plan

2. What did the author and his classmates find in the survey?

A．90% of the parents took the bus to work because it was easier to get to.

B．20% of the parents lived within five blocks to the bus stop.

C．Most parents used to wait for the bus to pick them up.

D．Only a few parents sent their kids to school by bus.

3. What does the underlined word “impressed” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?

A．Worried.	B．Annoyed.
C．Moved.	D．Relaxed.

4. What can we learn from the author’s experience?

A．We should take notice of our family life.

B．We should communicate with others.

C．The harder we study, the greater progress we’ll make.

D．As long as we make efforts, we’ll make a difference.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When will Flight 962 arrive?

A．At 9:35.

B．At 10:35.

C．At 11:35.

2. What caused the delay of Flight 962?

A．Bad weather.

B．Fuel shortage.

C．Engine trouble.

3. Where does Flight 962 make a scheduled stop?

A．In Boston.

B．In Chicago.

C．In San Francisco.

7 . When it comes to comfort, most travelers would pick trains over planes any day. Trains usually offer more leg and elbow room than airplanes. Besides, there are no seat belt signs to keep you from getting up and moving around. And yet, being stuck in a seat for hours on end means long train rides can still be challenging on the body and mind.    1    

If budget permits, upgrading your seat is perhaps the most important thing you can do to make a long train ride more comfortable.    2     Therefore, you can lie down on overnight rides, or a first-class or business-class seat instead of a spot in coach to land yourself more legroom and a footrest.

A tablet (平板电脑) stocked with books, movies, and music can be a lifesaver on long train rides. However, you’ll need a plan for keeping it charged.     3     Make sure you have the right adapter for your charger if you’re traveling in a foreign country. Consider bringing along some low-tech forms of entertainment, too, like travel games or even a simple pack of cards.

    4     Similarly, window seats on trains appeal to train riders. After all, you’re even more likely to have scenery worth seeing out the windows of a train.

Part of the appeal of traveling by train is watching a variety of landscapes slip by outside your window, but once darkness falls — or if you simply need a nap — you might want to escape from the outside world for a while.    5    

A．No two train rides are made alike.

B．Some trains have power ports at every seat.

C．That might mean booking a sleeper cabin instead of a seat.

D．Taking plenty of snacks is a wise idea to kill your time on board.

E．Noise-free headphones are a good choice if you like to fall asleep to music.

F．The following tips will help make your next long rail journey more comfortable.

G．Window seats on planes are popular with travelers who like to enjoy the views.

8 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does Nina need to go to the dentist’s?

A．To fill a bad tooth.

B．To have a tooth pulled.

C．To get her teeth cleaned.

2. How soon will Nina get to the dentist’s?

A．In an hour.

B．In half an hour.

C．In fifteen minutes.

3. How will Nina go to the dentist’s?

A．On foot.

B．By car.

C．By bus.

9 . 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker most likely talking to?

A．His friends.

B．His family.

C．His tour customers.

2. When will the group leave the house?

A．At 5:00 a. m.

B．At 9:00 a. m.

C．At 10:00 p. m.

3. What does the speaker still need to do now?

A．Pack his bags.

B．Find his passport.

C．Gather all national ID cards.

4. What’s the speaker most excited about?

A．Hiking mountains.

B．Visiting beaches.

C．Playing golf.

10 . Since it’s made up of over 7,000 islands, the Philippines is not a train-heavy nation. That means coach buses are going to be your best choice for getting city-to-city. There is a small light rail system in the Manila metro area (called the Light Rail Transit System or “LRT” for short), but it has a bad name for being delayed most of the time.

If the phrase “coach bus” calls forth images of old Greyhounds, you’re off the mark. Because coaches in the Philippines are the primary means of intercity transit, many popular bus companies actually feature onboard attendants (think flight attendants, but, you know, on a bus) as well as entertainment centers, posh seats, and other comfortable accouterments (配备).

There’s no one central bus company in the Philippines, so central bus stations are uncommon. That means you need to know which company you want to take, what bus to get on, and where to catch it. Connect with a Filipino local for help when you’re planning your trip. They’ll help you figure out the who/what/where/when of bus transit and walk you through the entire process.

Besides coach buses, jeepneys are also very popular. They are old military jeeps left over from the US occupation of the Philippines which have since been converted into colorful, uniquely-Filipino private buses. They’re cheap, usually around 7 pesos or 0.25 per ride, they’re everywhere, and they’re probably the most popular form of mass transit in the Philippines.

More than anything though, jeepneys are colorful. The owners take lots of pride in their rides, and it’s common to see richly-painted jeepneys on most major roads. Where do you catch a jeepney and where do they go? Make it easy on yourself: have your local trip planner contain at least one jeepney ride into your travel plan—they’ll give you all the information you need.

1. How does a coach bus in the Philippines differ from a Greyhound?

A．Often running behind the schedule.

B．Traveling within the city area of Manila.

C．Painted with bright colors with low cost.

D．Comfortable equipment with fine service.

2. What can be impressive transit if you travel in the Philippines?

A．LRT.

B．Train.

C．Jeepney.

D．Coach bus.

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A．Jeepneys are popular as they are modern and comfortable.

B．A Filipino local is the best choice to help you plan your trip.

C．A central bus station can give you the information you need.

D．Coach buses provide the experience of a flight with low cost.

4. What can be the best title of the passage?

A．Tourist attractions in the Philippines

B．Cheap unique transit in the Philippines

C．Options of transportation in the Philippines

D．Special traveling experiences in the Philippines