1. What will the man do on Tuesday morning？
| A．See his parents off. | B．Go to a village. | C．Repair his car. |
| A．For two days. | B．For three days. | C．For four days. |
| A．Her husband. | B．Her friend. | C．Her husband's uncle. |
| A．Something exciting. | B．Something peaceful. | C．Something old. |
2 . The head of the Virgin Hyperloop (超级高铁) transport system says the company aims to begin carrying passengers by 2027.
The Virgin Hyperloop system is based on a technology called magnetic levitation (磁悬浮). It uses magnetic fields to lift a vehicle off the ground a little and to push it forward.
Some high-speed trains also use this technology. But unlike trains, a Hyperloop is designed to operate within tubes containing very little air. Electric force moves vehicles, called pods, through the tubes at high speeds. The system offers nearly silent travel and reportedly releases no carbon emissions.
The system’s pods are designed to move at much higher speeds, up to 1,200 kilometers per hour. It says such a vehicle could complete a trip between New York and Washington, D.C. in 30 minutes. That would be two times as fast as a jet flight and four times faster than a high-speed train.
The pods will seat 28 passengers and could be specially designed to travel long or short distances, or to carry goods, the company said.
While the system is still in early development, it is predicted that commercial operations could start as early as 2027. Virgin Hyperloop is looking to first develop passenger systems in India, where the transport system is overcrowded, and in Saudi Arabia, which lacks infrastructure (基础设施).
It could be the first form of transportation in 100 years to revolutionize travel, as cars, trains and airplanes did before. “It starts off with two people riding a Hyperloop. It ends with hundreds of millions of people riding on a Hyperloop and that’s what the 2020s—the roaring 2020s—will be,” he added.
Virgin Hyperloop has partners that include Virgin Group founder Richard Branson and the port operations company DP World, which is owned by the Dubai government.
1. What’s the difference between a Hyperloop and a high-speed train?| A．A Hyperloop runs in a space with little air. |
| B．A high-speed train travels at a higher speed. |
| C．A Hyperloop uses magnetic levitation technique. |
| D．A high-speed train is more environment-friendly. |
| A．Its size. | B．Its speed. | C．Its safety. | D．Its service. |
| A．It will take a long time to improve. | B．It will replace the traditional vehicles. |
| C．It will be a milestone for transportation. | D．It is only suitable for countries with heavy traffic. |
| A．A Clean Form of Transportation Is on the Horizon |
| B．Traditional Transportation Will Face Great Challenges |
| C．High Technology Brings Great Convenience to Travel |
| D．The Hyperloop Plans to Start Carrying Passengers by 2027 |
3 . It was the sports professionals (专业人员) among bikers, such as mountain bikers, that first used helmets (头盔) when they rode. The UCI-Union Cycliste Internationale, the ruling body of cycling, never required mandatory (强制的) helmet use.
| A．As a result, more and more cyclists are abandoning helmets |
| B．However, as one took the lead, others followed |
| C．so it is mandatory now in many countries for cyclists to wear a helmet |
| D．Australia was the first country to make wearing cycle helmets mandatory |
| E．Not wearing a helmet can cause injuries to cyclists |
| F．In Spain, cyclists have to wear a helmet outside urban (城镇) areas except when going uphill |
| G．Studies show there is a serious connection between cycling accidents and the risk of hurting heads |
4 . Backpacking Tour of China
Are you looking for an oriental adventure? Join our 9-day tour and explore China—a country famous for its delicious food, cute pandas and the longest wall in the world! Our China backpacking tour combines history and culture, exciting activities and popular sites.
Day 1—Hong Kong
•Start your adventure at the hotel
•Receive a full introduction from the tour leader
•Board a famous Chinese high-speed train to get to the mainland of China
Day 2 to 4—Chengdu
•Meet your new adventure leader
•Spend the afternoon learning some helpful Mandarin phrases at a free lesson
•Visit the lovable pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding as they eat their bamboo shoots for breakfast
•Board the night train to Xi’an
Day 5 to 6—Xi’an
•Visit the unmissable Terracotta Warriors
•Cycle around the ancient city’s walls on a bike
•Explore the Bell and Drum Towers
•Experience a Chinese night out
Day 7 to 8—Hangzhou
•Head to the famous West Lake, a UNESCO Heritage Site
Take a boat to one of the islands
•Hike up to Jiuyao Mountain to see the impressive sunset
•Visit China National Tea Museum
Day 9—Macao
•Visit the historic center and spend time at the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel Travel across the sea on a high-speed ship back to Hong Kong, arriving at 20:30.
•Time to say goodbye at the hotel that you started at. Congratulations, you’ve completed your tour of China!
1. Where can you get a better idea of China’s tea culture?| A．In Xi’an. | B．In Chengdu. | C．In Hangzhou. | D．In Hong Kong. |
| A．Visit cultural heritage sites. | B．Learn to communicate in Chinese. |
| C．Enjoy the beautiful sunset scenery. | D．Go on a bike tour on the city’s walls. |
| A．By train. | B．By plane. | C．By subway. | D．By sea. |
5 . China’s new bullet train is now the world’s fastest land vehicle (交通工具) China Rail-way Rolling Stock Corporation showed the production version of its magnetic levitation (磁悬浮) bullet train in Qingdao on Tuesday. State media says the train has a top speed of 373 mph. That speed doesn’t just make it the fastest train in the world, but makes it the fastest land vehicle. The bullet train is able to travel at such high speeds because of magnetic levitation. The technology uses electro-magnetic force to levitate the body of the vehicle less than two inches from the rails and drive it forward along the tracks. By riding on a cushion of air, friction (摩擦力) is completely reduced, allowing it to travel faster than traditional trains where wheels and rails are constantly in contact. Although China has made use of the technology for a couple decades now, it’s only ever been used at very limited areas.
China Railway says its bullet train will greatly help cut down travel time. At top speedy the vehicle will be able to complete the 754-mile trip between Beijing and Shanghai in just two and a half hours. That same trip takes just over three hours by plane, five and a half hours by current high-speed rail options or 12 hours by car. That could make the train an especially attractive travel option for business travelers in the country. It’s unclear when the new bullet train will go into operation. The vehicle that the company showed off on Tuesday is the finished article.
Of course, the train’s record might not stand for long. The Central Japan Railway Company is testing a maglev train. It will be able to top out at 375 mph, according to New Atlas. But that isn’t expected to be shown in public until 2027 at the earliest. That gives China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation plenty of time to refine and upgrade its bullet train and push its top speed even higher.
1. What can we know about the China’s new bullet train?| A．It is the fastest land vehicle. |
| B．It is close to the speed of sound. |
| C．It has gone into operation widely. |
| D．It has taken the place of the traditional train. |
| A．The poor management of it. |
| B．The lack of money used to improve the train. |
| C．The competition from Japanese company. |
| D．The shortage of creativity from its engineers. |
| A．Objective. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Unconcerned. | D．Unfriendly. |
| A．The world’s most costly train. | B．The China’s new bullet train. |
| C．The China’s modern trains. | D．The world’s fastest vehicle. |
1. What makes Nana late?
| A．Later start. | B．Traffic jam. | C．Bad weather. |
| A．To ensure safety. | B．To show their care. | C．To avoid being stuck. |
| A．Blocked traffic. |
| B．More car accidents. |
| C．Many damaged cars. |
| A．On foot. | B．By bike. | C．By subway. |
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A: Excuse me, sir!
B: Yes?
A: I want to know how to get the ticket from the ATM(自动售票机). It's the first time for me to take the subway to the train station in Changsha.
B: Well, just press here.
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B: The ticket is 5 yuan each.
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B: The next subway will come in 6 minutes.
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B: It takes about 15 minutes to get to the train station from here by subway.
A: Thank you.
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9 . The first time my parents watched me compete in a mountain bike race, they tried to get me to quit. While I was riding down a hill, I hit a huge rock, flew through the air and crashed to the ground. However, this kind of thing happens all the time. I just got up as fast as I could, got back on my bike and kept going. And I won that race, despite taking quite a spill!
My earliest bike memories are of my father taking me out for rides in the child seat on the back of his ten-speed. A couple years later, I got my first bike. But my parents wouldn’t let me ride more than a few blocks from the house until I was ten. The morning of my tenth birthday, I got my older sister to take me on a long ride. We ended up at my aunt’s house. I was totally exhausted and every muscle in my body ached. But I didn’t care. I knew that this was only the beginning, and all I could think about was where my next trip would take me.
When I was in the eighth grade, our gym teacher, Mr. Raines, sent out a flyer about starting a mountain bike club. I ran to his office between classes and signed up. Over the next few months, the ten of us who joined the club worked on our biking skills. Besides taking us out riding, Mr. Raines taught us about bike safety, and showed us how to properly maintain and repair our bikes. He also helped us form a mountain bike team. At first, we competed against each other. Later, we went up against other schools. We continued to train and compete all through high school.
Biking has been the major focus of my life. Those early trips on the back of my father’s bike got me started. The long rides with my sister increased my enthusiasm. Then, the training and competitions in the bike club guaranteed that I would turn into a lifelong bike fan. I think everyone should have a hobby like this－something that is good for them and makes them happy.
1. What happened to the author during his mountain bike race?| A．He suffered a big fall. | B．He lost the competition. |
| C．He ran out of energy halfway. | D．He hit his head on a huge rock. |
| A．Worried and exhausted. | B．Surprised and curious. |
| C．Excited but nervous. | D．Tired but happy. |
| A．He repaired the used bikes. | B．He taught biking skills. |
| C．He took part in races. | D．He gave out lots of flyers. |
| A．Why I Love Biking | B．How I Formed a Bike Club |
| C．Why I Compete in Bike Races | D．How I Improved My Biking Skills |
10 . Train Floating On Air
A train that floats on air? It's not magic—it's magnets (磁). And it's close to reality. In Virginia USA the fall of 2002, a train with no wheels traveled on air and carried college students across their campus. In Japan, a whisper-quiet railway engine hovered and raced at 350 miles per hour using magnets and electricity as the power. And in China, a magnet train line linked Shanghai with nearby Pudong Airport.
These trains use magnetic levitation (悬浮) technology, “maglev” for short. They use the same rules as the magnets you pick up at home or school: opposite poles of magnets attract each other, and like poles repel each other.
How does it work?
Powerful magnets on the bottom of the train repel magnets on the track, which is actually just a magnet-filled guiding way. With a magnetic field of sufficient force, the train will go hovering on air, which seemed impossible to us in the past.
When an electrical current is sent through the track, the train moves. Turn the current backwards and the train slows down.
Maglev doesn't rely on the friction (摩擦力) of wheels on track, so it can climb a much steeper hill than a traditional train. And it can travel easily in snow and ice, something that could bring normal trains to a screaming stop.
1. This passage is about ________.| A．maglev | B．magnets | C．levitation | D．electricity |
| A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．A magnet filled guiding way is formed inside a maglev train. |
| B．Instead of electricity magnets are used as the power of n maglev. |
| C．Maglev trains can climb hills with the help of magnet wheels. |
| D．Electric currents decide the movements of a maglev train. |
| A．A maglev train can climb mountains without power while an ordinary one can't. |
| B．A maglev train can travel in college campus while an ordinary train is not allowed. |
| C．Travelling without a track, a maglev train is safer and smoother than an ordinary one. |
| D．Floating on a track, a maglev train is faster, quieter than an ordinary railway train. |
