1. What does the woman want to do?
| A．Buy a car. | B．Find a new job. | C．Move to another city. |
| A．It is not safe. | B．It is convenient. | C．It is comfortable. |
| A．Stop working late. | B．Find a cheaper car. | C．Try to save more money. |
1. When did the conversation take place?
| A．Thursday. | B．Wednesday. | C．Tuesday. |
| A．Her watch went wrong. |
| B．The bus service was very bad. |
| C．It was raining and the buses were crowded. |
| A．She couldn’t get a taxi. |
| B．She was ill and the doctor was terrible. |
| C．She was kept waiting for a long time at the doctor’s. |
1. What is the talk mainly about?
| A．The development of electric cars in California. |
| B．The new rules announced in California. |
| C．The temperature rise in California. |
| A．By 2026. | B．By 2030. | C．By 2035. |
| A．People. | B．Beaches. | C．Forests. |
| A．The policies made by other states. |
| B．The natural beauty in California. |
| C．The obvious rise in global temperatures. |
| A．By subway. | B．On foot. | C．By taxi. |
5 . More people are increasingly biking to commute (上下班往返), for exercise, or just for fun. Bicyclists should observe bicycle safety rules to help reduce deaths and injuries on the road.
Wear a helmetsEvery bike ride begins with putting on a helmet. Your helmet can best protect you. For the most comprehensive list of helmet sizes according to manufacturers, click here to visit the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI) website.
Avoid crashesThere are two main types of crashes: the most common (falls) , and the most serious (the ones with cars). Regardless of the reasons for the crash, prevention is the key point.
Be alert (警惕的)Be alert to the road and all traffic around you; anticipate what others may do before they do it. This is defensive driving — the quicker you notice a potential conflict, the quicker you can act to avoid a potential crash.
Pay attention to road signs and road conditionsObey street signs, signals, and road markings, just like a car. Look ahead for risks or situations to avoid what may cause you to fall, like potholes (坑洼) and train tracks. No texting, listening to music or using anything that distracts you by taking your eyes and ears or your mind off the road and traffic.
Ride in the same direction as trafficThis way, if the sidewalk ends, you are already riding with the flow of traffic. If crossing a street, motorists will look left, right, left for traffic. When you are to the driver’s left, the driver is more likely to see you. Slow and look for traffic (left — right — left and behind) when crossing a street from a sidewalk; be prepared to stop and follow the pedestrian signals.
1. What is the most important aspect of avoiding crashes?| A．Putting on a helmet. | B．Cycling slowly. |
| C．Reacting quickly. | D．Prevention in advance. |
| A．Behind — left — right and left. |
| B．Left — right — left and behind. |
| C．Left — behind — left and right. |
| D．Right — left — right and behind. |
| A．A website. | B．A local radio station. |
| C．A popular magazine. | D．A manufacture instruction. |
1. What is the closest ATM next to?
| A．A convenience store. | B．A big yellow building. | C．A cinema. |
| A．It's expensive. | B．It's crowded. | C．It's closed. |
| A．To King Street. | B．To 22nd Street. | C．To 3rd Street. |
| A．By bus. | B．By taxi. | C．By underground. |
| A．At 3: 30. | B．At 4: 00. | C．At 4: 30. |
8 . Bike rental apps are becoming increasingly popular nowadays due to the growing emphasis on greener transportation systems. The following apps have been shortlisted based on user reviews regarding their applications and services.
1. Gotcha Mobility
Gotcha Mobility is considered one of the top bike rental apps as it provides a wide collection of over 13,000 bikes with availability in 850 stations for renting and returning across the USA. It also offers the option to rent apartments, offices, and electronics, regardless of the operating system.
2. Lime
Lime is another bike rental app available for both Android and iOS devices, offering a range of micro-mobility rides. These vehicles, based in London, are intended for short distances and are not suitable for high-speed commuting. To rent or return Lime bikes, users must download the Lime app and visit the nearest hub (枢纽).
3. Donkey Republic
Donkey Republic is not only a bike rental app but also provides a range of other rental services. Moreover, it offers other features such as no requirement for ID cards, cash, deposits (押金), and docking (入港) stations. Donkey Republic operates in over 100 cities worldwide, making it easily accessible. The best aspect of this application is its compatibility (兼容性) with both Android and iOS devices.
4. JUMP By Uber
JUMP By Uber provides bike rentals in many big cities in America. You can check for available bikes on the map and unlock them when using the app. When you finish your ride, you need to find the nearest hub and end the trip manually through the app. The JUMP app is available for both Android and iOS devices.
1. Why is bike-sharing becoming popular?| A．Because it is affordable. | B．Because it is environmentally friendly. |
| C．Because it is trendy. | D．Because it is convenient. |
| A．Donkey Republic. | B．Lime. | C．JUMP By Uber. | D．Gotcha Mobility. |
| A．They are only available in America. |
| B．They are only used for bike rentals. |
| C．They can be used on either operating system. |
| D．They can automatically lock bikes after use. |
| A．His car is being repaired. |
| B．He is riding the company bus. |
| C．He isn’t going into town. |
10 . Vehicles on our roads are now mostly petrol and diesel (柴油) cars, but their days cannot continue for much longer. A recent university study found that current electric cars could be used for 87 percent of daily car journeys in the US. That figure could rise to 98 percent by 2020.
One hurdle to the widespread adoption of electric cars has been “range anxiety” — drivers concerns about running out of electricity on a journey. While petrol stations are conveniently located across national road systems, the necessary network of electric charging stations is still being developed. That said, charging points are becoming increasingly common throughout the USA.
Attitudes towards electric vehicles have changed greatly over the last few years. Not that long ago, electric cars were met with distrust, and their high prices drove customers away. Thanks to improvements in battery capacity, recharging times, performance and price, the current generation of electric cars are starting to persuade picky consumers. Plug-in cars will soon give internal combustion engine (内燃机) models a run for their money.
As well as development on the road, electric vehicles are taking to the seas and skies. Electric boats are among the oldest methods of electric travel, having enjoyed several decades of popularity from the late 19th to the early 20th century before petrol-powered outboard motors took over. Now, the global drive for renewable energy sources is bringing electric boats back. Steps towards electric air travel are also being made, with Airbus and NASA among the organizations developing and testing battery-powered planes. The experiments could soon make commercial electric flight a reality.
Electric vehicles do not produce any emissions (排放). If the US could replace 87 percent of its cars with electric vehicles, it would reduce the national demand for petrol by 61 percent. However, because of the production processes and the generation of electricity required to charge these vehicles, they cannot claim (声称) to be completely emission-free. That said, as many countries continue to increase their use of renewable energy sources, electric vehicles will become even cleaner.
1. The underlined word “hurdle” in Paragraph 2 probably means________.| A．aim | B．difficulty | C．result | D．step |
| A．They were very poorly made. | B．They were not widely promoted. |
| C．They were expensive. | D．They couldn’t travel at a high speed. |
| A．To introduce the history of electric travel. |
| B．To explain why the world needs more electric cars. |
| C．To show why more people have interest in electric cars. |
| D．To describe different ways electric vehicles can be used. |
| A．Driving into a Cleaner Future | B．History of Electric Cars |
| C．Problems with Petrol and Diesel Cars | D．Best Means of Transportation |
