1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What city did the man fly into?

A．Seattle.

B．Phoenix.

C．New Orleans.

2. How does the man feel about the airline?

A．A little angry.

B．Pretty content.

C．Very disappointed.

2 . Why can’t the woman go to the post office?

A．It isn’t open today.	B．She doesn’t have enough time.
C．The man can’t give her directions.

3 . Why is the man late?

A．Because of the heavy traffic.

B．Because of the bad weather.

C．Because of the basketball match.

4 . What’s the furthest you have ever cycled? Perhaps you cycle to school or to work, or maybe at most a short cycling trip with friends? How would you feel about spending months on the road travelling solo from the UK to China，by bike?

As an experienced British cyclist and adventure lover, Pete Jones is at present making a long trip across the Eurasian Continent from Britain to China alone. For Pete, camping in the wild and cycling for long distances through inhospitable terrain (不适合人居住的地带) are his second nature.

Mr Jones is currently taking a great journey. Having lived on and off (断断续续地) in Xinjiang for three years, and having visited the country many times since 1992, Pete Jones is no stranger to China. But he says many people there are puzzled by his strong love for cycling, and they ask why he chooses to cycle when he can afford a car. Indeed, while there are about 400 million bicycles in China, where it has long been the preferred means of transport, rapid economic growth has caused an rapid development in car ownership.

Edward Genochio, another British cyclist who completed a 41,000 km trip to China and back, said one of his goals was to tell people cycling is a safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly means of getting about.

In the UK, the last few years have seen a rise in the number of people choosing two wheels over four, with some estimates (估计) saying the number of people cycling to work has almost doubled in the last five years.

Politicians also see cycling as a way to prove that they are concerned about the environment, with people such as London mayor Boris Johnson often riding to work by himself. But we may have to wait some time before we see him emulating (效仿) Pete Jones in attempting to cycle all the way to China.

1. What is the meaning of the underlined word “solo” in the first paragraph?

A．Alone.	B．Lonely.
C．Happily.	D．Hard.

2. According to the passage, we know that Edward Genochio and Boris Johnson have the same opinion about cycling, that is       .

A．cycling is good for health

B．cycling around the world is interesting

C．cycling is not polluting the environment

D．bicycles are a kind of safe transportation

3. We can infer from the passage that       .

A．Pete Jones’s desire for cycling led to his staying in China for three years

B．now the number of Chinese people owning cars is larger than those owning bikes

C．London mayor Boris Johnson will emulate Pete Jones to cycle to China in the future

D．both British common people and politicians see riding bikes as a good means of transport

4. What’s the best title of this passage?

A．An Adventure Lover	B．Cycling to China
C．What’s the Use of Bicycles	D．Three British People

5 . Car Hire

Hiring a self-drive car really adds to the enjoyment of your holiday.There are so many places of interest to visit,and if you enjoy seeing more than just the city center there’s no better way to explore than by car.

Hire Charges:

What’s included

a) Unlimited mileage （英里数）.

b) Expenses on oil,maintenance and repairs,which will be repaid on production of invoices.

C) Full insurance except personal accident (see below).

What’s not included

a) Personal accident insurance.

b) Garaging,petrol,parking and traffic fines.

Conditions of Hire:

★The shortest rental period at these special low prices is three days.For prices for periods of one or two days you only see our representative at the hotel.

★Car hire must be booked six weeks or more before arrival in London to guarantee a car.But if you have been unable to make a booking in advance please see our representative at the hotel who may still be able to help you.

★The car types on the sheet are examples of the types of cars in each price range,but particular car cannot be guaranteed.

★Upon delivery the driver (s) will be asked to sigh the car hire company’s Condition of Hire.

★If you decide to hire a car,just fill in the Booking Form and return it to us.A booking fee of £ 12 as part of the car hire cost is required.

Should you be forced to cancel your car hire booking after payment in full (two weeks before date of hire),a cancellation charge of £ 12 will be made.

1. From the advertisement we can see a car hirer will pay        .

A．insurance against damage to the car	B．insurance against injury to the driver
C．the cost of maintenance of the car	D．the cost of repairs to the car

2. If car hirers change their minds after paying the whole cost of hiring,the £ 12 booking fee is        .

A．partly returned	B．doubly paid
C．not returned	D．returned within six weeks

3. The prices for car hire are especially low when         .

A．it is booked for at least three days	B．it is booked two weeks in advance
C．it is booked for two days	D．the booking is made in London

6 . There are some strange driving laws in different countries.

Countries	Laws
Vietnam	If you’re in Vietnam without a Vietnamese driver’s license, you risk a prison sentence of up to three years.
Russia	In Moscow, if your car is dirty enough to draw dust art, you will be fined about 2,000 rubles (about US $55). Worse yet, it’s illegal to wash your car by hand in public places — forcing you to take it to one of the few car wash facilities.
Thailand	Drivers —male or female — can’t drive shirtless, whether it’s a car, a bus, or a tuk-tuk cab.
France	France requires its drivers to carry a portable breathalyzer(酒精测量仪) at all times when driving a car. The one-time breathalyzer cost around US$5, and if you don’t have one, you will be fined US$15.
Cyprus	Raising your hands in the car can get you fined of US$35. The law states a driver can be fined if the person “is in an irregular position inside the car or raises his hand from the steering wheel unnecessarily.

1. Where should you go to wash your car when you are in Moscow?

A．The car wash facilities	B．Any public place
C．Your home	D．The forest

2. What can get you fined for in Cyprus?

A．Forgetting to carry a portable breathalyzer

B．Not having a Cyprus driver’s license

C．Putting your hands above your head when you are driving

D．Driving without a shirt

3. If you are fined thousands of dollars in Japan, you may have been ____.

A．in an irregular position in your car

B．sitting in a car with a drunk driver

C．splashing a person with mud

D．impolite to other drivers

4. This text can most likely be found in _______.

A．a law document

B．a fashion magazine

C．an international newspaper

D．a column on interesting cultures

7 . China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I’ve found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors --- silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.

It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks. Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.

Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.

My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.

Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.

I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.

1. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?

A．Because they are traditional and safe.

B．Because they are convenient and inexpensive.

C．Because they are colorful and available.

D．Because they are fast and environment friendly.

2. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended __________.

A．to ride it for fun	B．to use it for transport
C．to experience local culture	D．to improve his riding skills

3. How did the author feel about his street crossing？

A．It was boring.	B．It was difficult.
C．It was lively.	D．It was wonderful.

4. Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience

A．The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.

B．The author was annoyed by the air while riding.

C．The author was praised by the other bikers.

D．The author took great pleasure in biking.

8 . 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Five Things to Do in a Traffic JamTired of traffic jams? Here are some tips that can help you to calm down in a traffic jam.Listen to CD audio book. It’s a good idea to keep several audio books in your car.    1    Listening to an exciting story is more interesting than sitting silently and being bored.Sing loudly. If you begin getting angry because of a long traffic jam, turn your CD player on or radio up.    2    Imagine you’re a wonderful singer and the audience is listening to you in admiration. Your stress will disappear.    3    .You can use the radio and play entertaining games while waiting. For example,you can guess the song or the singer or to see how quickly you can recognize a new song.Have a snackKeeping a tasty snack in the car is especially good for waiting in traffic jams.Choo-se what you like most of all, so you will look forward to traffic jams to have a chance to eat the delicious snack.    4    In that case, time is the last thing to worry about.Argue with the radio talk show hostFind a station with a radio talk show.    5    If you disagree, you can show your anger.Don’t be afraid to call their ideas stupid. Only make sure that the car windows are clo-sed so no one may hear you.Sitting in a traffic jam can be very stressful but next time you can use these simpletips, and you won’t notice how long you have been waiting and soon you will be onyour way.

A．Play games

B．Use the radio.

C．Enjoy every bite of it.

D．Listen to their debates carefully.

E．Loud singing can help to reduce stress.

F．Begin to enjoy them as quickly as you can.

G．The storyteller’s voice can clear all your bad emotions.