1 . I was coming back home late at night in a “Sharing” minivan. In Hyderabad, India, it is a cheap and quick means of transport. The van drivers ply (揽客) as many as 13 people at times in a vehicle which is designed for the transport of 8 people. Our van was ________ as well. People were getting off and on at many places.

On the journey, one girl signaled the driver to ________. While getting down, she tripped and

_____. None of us noticed it, as it was ________. The driver was waiting for her to pay. It was

_____ that we saw the girl was on her knees by the side of the road. Another passenger and I got

_____ and held her up.

Even in pain, the girl held up a note and asked us to ________ the driver. The other passenger took the note and paid the driver. My stop was a few hundred meters away. I decided to stay with her till she was ________. I paid the driver for myself and he took off with other passengers.

I neither knew ________ nor did I know what to do, ________ I was there, saying some comforting words to a stranger in ________. I asked her to stand still for a few minutes. We then looked for a place for her to sit. From out of nowhere, her friend joined us.

We made her sit in a nearby lawn and her friend rushed to get a(n) ________. In the meantime, she examined her leg and her ankle had swollen up (肿胀). It looked like a minor sprain (较小的扭伤). Once her friend came back, they took the taxi and rushed to a ________. Before they left, the girl thanked me and said they could ________ as it was only a minor sprain.

I do not know if I did enough. But I feel I gave some ________ to her in a small way.

1.

A．crowded

B．old

C．damaged

D．slow

2.

A．wait

B．leave

C．come

D．stop

3.

A．turned

B．fell

C．jumped

D．sat

4.

A．early

B．cold

C．dark

D．quiet

5.

A．then

B．now

C．here

D．there

6.

A．up

B．down

C．in

D．back

7.

A．thank

B．tell

C．pay

D．warn

8.

A．calm

B．happy

C．ready

D．fine

9.

A．him

B．her

C．them

D．it

10.

A．but

B．so

C．as

D．though

11.

A．danger

B．surprise

C．horror

D．pain

12.

A．policeman

B．doctor

C．taxi

D．ambulance

13.

A．shop

B．clinic

C．restaurant

D．school

14.

A．manage

B．struggle

C．recover

D．settle

15.

A．belief

B．advice

C．joy

D．comfort

2 . Sydney Trains is one of the most economical, reliable and convenient ways to travel throughout Sydney and its surrounds.

Our network, the NSW Trains Intercity, covers suburban Sydney and extends to the Hunter, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and South Coast regions.

The network is made up of several color-coded lines. Trains from different lines can share the same platform, so check display screen and listen to announcements.

Ticket prices are generally based on the distance traveled. You can visit transportnsw. Info for details.

Getting to the City.

In Sydney, if you’re near a train station, you’re on your way to the city. Every rail line leads directly or indirectly to the City Circle. It’s the loop around the central business district of Sydney. Most City stations are underground so look out for the sign on street level.

Automatic ticket gates

Large stations have automatic gates for entry to, and exit from, the station. If you have an Opal card or a ticket which has a magnetic stripe you must use the automatic gates. You may use the wide gate for wheelchair, pram or luggage access. Station staff will assist you.

Night Ride buses

Most trains do not operate between midnight and 4:00 a.m. For your convenience a special Night Ride bus service is available between these hours on most Sydney suburban lines.

Track work

In order for the tracks to the maintained, we sometimes have to replace train with buses, particularly at weekends, please check the track work section for the latest service alterations on your line.

1. To get more information about ticket prices, travelers had better________.

A．go to the City Circle

B．visit a website

C．check display screen

D．listen to announcements

2. What service is offered to travelers in need at most big stations?

A．A free Opal card.

B．Earlier entry to the station.

C．Help from station workers.

D．A ticket with a magnetic stripe.

3. Which is the best convenient time to travel by Sydney Trains?

A．At midnight.

B．On Sunday afternoon.

C．Between midnight and 4:00 a.m.

D．At 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

3 . Singapore's public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local. There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city－trains, buses and taxis.

TRAINS

Trains run from 6:00 am to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like. If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.

BUSES

There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80 cents. Be sure to always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he cannot give change. If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.

TAXIS

There are three main taxi companies－City Cab (6552 2222), Comfort (6552 1111) and Tibs (6552 8888). Booking can also be easy by calling the numbers listed above.

RENTAL CARS

Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city. It also means you'll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won't let you see.

For car rental, call Avis on +65 6737 1668.
1. By an EZ-Link card, you can take ______.

A．both buses and trains	B．only trains
C．both buses and taxis	D．only rental cars

2. What does the word "hassle" mean in Chinese?·

A．麻烦	B．乐趣
C．景点	D．费用

3. What do you know about traveling in Singapore from the passage?

A．A local has no trouble finding his way around.

B．It's much cheaper to go around by bus than by train.

C．You can see a lot more in Singapore only by renting a car.

D．It's very convenient for visitors to travel in Singapore.

4 . 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，介绍你在寒假期间参加“丝绸之路文化行”敦煌站的活动过程，并以“Silk Road Travel”
为题，给校刊“英语角”写一篇英文稿件。
注意：1．词数不少于60;
2．开头已给出，不计入总词数。
提示词：莫高窟the Mogao Caves
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Silk Road Travel
This winter vacation I went to Dunhuang to explore the Silk Road with my classmates．
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5 . The Netherlands on Monday introduced its first-ever intelligent bicycle, fitted with electronic devices to help bring down the high accident rate among elderly cyclists in the bicycle-mad country．

Developed for the government by the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), the intelligent bicycle, runs on electricity．A commercial-available bicycle is expected to be on the market in the next two years and should sell for between 1, 700 to 3, 200 euros per bicycle．
The devices on the bike are linked through an onboard computer with a vibrating (震动的) warning system fitted in the bicycle's saddle and handlebars to warn cyclists of the coming danger.
The saddle vibrates when other cyclists approach from behind, while, the handlebars do the same when barriers appear ahead．
“Accidents often happen when cyclists look behind them or get a fright when they are passed at high speed,” said Maurice Kwakkernaat, one of TNO's research scientists involved in the project. “The onboard system technology has already been at work in the car industry,” he said.
“More and more elderly people are using a bicycle, not only for short distances, but also for longer distances, ”Dutch Environment and Infrastructure Minister Melanie Schultz van Haegen told AFP. “This type of bicycle is truly needed in the Netherlands because it will help us bring down the number of elderly people who are injured every year and allow them to continue to enjoy cycling, ”she said．
In the Netherlands, bicycles outnumber the population of 17 million by at least one million and there are some 25,000 km of bicycle path in the country. Those statistics are set to grow as more and more people take to two-wheeled transport, leading to an increased risk of injury.
Last year, 184 cyclists died in the country, of which 124, or 67%, were older than 65, according to the Central Statistics Office. The year before, 200 cyclists died, the majority of victims also being elderly.
The current model weighs 25 kilograms but researchers are working on making the onboard systems smaller.
1. The intelligent bicycle is aimed to ________．

A．protect the environment

B．help reduce traffic pressure

C．popularize the use of bicycles

D．improve safety for elderly cyclists

2. Which part of the intelligent bicycle will vibrate when another cyclist was suddenly found ahead ?

A．The handlebars.

B．The wheels.

C．The saddle.

D．The onboard computer.

3. We can learn from the passage that ________.

A．the elderly ride bicycles wherever they go

B．the accident rate among elderly cyclists is high

C．the number of elderly cyclists is decreasing

D．the elderly are planning to give up cycling

4. Which is the best title for the passage?

A．A Test Bicycle

B．Elderly Cyclists

C．A Smart Bicycle

D．A Bicycle-mad Country

6 . The value-packed, all-inclusive sight-seeing package that combines the best of Sydney’s harbor, city, bay and beach highlights.
A SydneyPass gives you unlimited and flexible travel on the Explorer Buses: the ‘red’ Sydney Explorer shows you around our exciting city sights while the ‘blue’ Bondi Explorer visits Sydney Harbour bays and famous beaches. Take to the water on one of three magnificent daily harbor cruises (游船). You can also travel free on regular Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries or CityRail services (limited area), so you can go to every corner of this beautiful city.
Imagine browsing at Darling Harbour, tasting the famous seafood at Watsons Bay or enjoying the city lights on an evening ferry cruise. The possibilities and plans are endless with a SydneyPass. Wherever you decide to go, remember that bookings are not required on any of our services so tickets are treated on a first in, first seated basis.
SydneyPasses are available for 3, 5 or 7 days for use over a 7-calendar-day period. With a 3 or 5-day pass you choose on which days out of the 7 you want to use it. All SydneyPasses include a free Airport Express inward trip before starting your 3, 5 or 7 days, and the return trip is valid   for 2 months from the first day your ticket was used.
SydneyPass Fares

	Adult	Child*	Family**
3-day ticket	$90	$45	$225
5-day ticket	$120	$60	$300
7-day ticket	$140	$70	$350

*A child is defined as anyone from the ages of 4 years to under 16 years. Children under 4 years travel free.
**A family is defined as 2 adults and any number of children from 4 to under 16 years of age from the same family.
1. A SydneyPass doesn’t offer unlimited rides on ________.

A．the Explorer Buses	B．the harbor cruises
C．regular Sydney Buses	D．CityRail services

2. With a SydneyPass, a traveller can ________.

A．save fares from and to the airport

B．take the Sydney Explorer to beaches

C．enjoy the famous seafood for free

D．reserve seats easily in a restaurant

3. If 5-day tickets were to be recommended to a mother who travelled with her colleague and her children, aged 3, 6 and 10, what would the lowest cost be?

A．$225.

B．$300.

C．$360.

D．$420.