1 . The China-Laos Railway went into operation on December 3, 2021. The 1035-kilometer-long line starts from the southwest Chinese city of Kunming and goes all the way south to the Lao capital of Vientiane.
The trains run through two countries. The one running in Chinese section is named “Friendship” and painted in light green. The other running in Lao section is red, blue and white, including the colors of the national flag of Laos. Both trains run at the speed of 160 kilometers per hour. On the opening day of the railway, we got aboard the first train setting out from Kunming.
Here are some of the pictures we took from the train. The uniform of workers is an important part of the train. It is full of rich meanings. The main color of the uniform is peacock blue and the flower painted on the cloth is the camellia, which is considered as a provincial flower of Yunnan. And the flower on the coat is the peony, one of the best-known flowers in China.
1. How long is the railway from Kunming to Vientiane?| A．160 km. | B．1,035 km. | C．1,053 km. | D．2,021 km. |
| A．Friendship. | B．Vientiane. | C．Camellia. | D．Peacock. |
| A．It transports flowers from China to Laos. |
| B．It shows beautiful pictures of the train workers. |
| C．It is designed with features of the two countries. |
| D．It takes more than 10 hours from Kunming to Vientiane. |
1. What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers?
| A．Taxi driver and passenger. |
| B．Tour guide and tourist. |
| C．Strangers in the street. |
| A．The bus stop. | B．The railway station. | C．The end of the road. |
| A．In about one hour. | B．In about half an hour. | C．In about one hour and a half. |
| A．At 7:00. | B．In 30 minutes. | C．At 7:30. |
1. Where did Mr. Jackson like to sit when he was flying？
| A．Beside a window. | B．In the middle. | C．Next to the passage. |
| A．That a notice was put in a window seat. |
| B．That many of the seats were not occupied. |
| C．That there was an empty seat he liked. |
| A．Mr. Jackson was the last passenger to board the plane. |
| B．Mr. Jackson was surprised to see a sign in the seat. |
| C．The plane Mr. Jackson took was heavily loaded with luggage. |
| A．The soldier took the sign off the seat. |
| B．The solider took up the seat for his girlfriend. |
| C．The girl getting on the plane was his friend. |
1. What does the man want to turn on？
| A．The table lamp. | B．The reading light. | C．The air conditioner. |
| A．At the hospital. | B．On the train. | C．On the plane. |
| A．Pillow and blanket. |
| B．Tea and soft drinks. |
| C．Magazine and newspaper. |
6 . Bad drivers in the District could soon get a serious warning sent straight to their cellphones. The city is working to identify drivers with a history of traffic violations, such as speeding and red-light carnet tickets, to send messages alerting them of their history of infractions （违规） while warning of their risks of getting into a fatal crash.
City officials say they hope the pointed messages （定制信息） will deter dangerous road behaviors. "Wu know that there is a subset of drivers that are putting others at serious risk with excessive speeding and red-light running," said Jeff Marootian, director of the city's Department of Transportation, one of the agencies leading the effort. "We're hoping that this creative approach can ultimately reduce serious injury and fatality crashes.”
"This is a creative approach that we haven't tried before, and we think that it is worth the effort," Marootian said. The concept, which D.C. officials say is a first among cities nationwide, is the latest effort to target dangerous drivers in a city where serious and fatal crashes are on the rise. City leaders said evidence shows drivers with multiple traffic violations are more likely to be involved in crashes.
Researchers have studied the relationship between repeat traffic offenders and serious collisions （碰撞）,with some data suggesting a strong connection between the two. But some researchers also have pointed to other factors at play, such as the amount of time the driver spends on the road and exposure to traffic enforcement （强制性）systems.
A team from The Lab led by Muriel E. Bowser, is examining data from the District's automated traffic enforcement program to predict a driver's likelihood of being involved in a serious crash. It will create a campaign that could include text messages and mail sent to a sample of high-risk drivers. "We will evaluate whether drivers who receive these messages have fewer red-light violations, speeding violations, and Ultimately, clashes, compared to the group of high-risk drivers who do not receive the messages," according to The Lab.
The program is among the latest road-safety measures with the purpose of cutting the growing number of traffic injuries and fatalities. Although the new messages appear as a warning to higher-risk drivers city officials said the intent is to educate the recipient, Marootian said there is no violation or fine attached to the message and that the campaign is to use data to directly communicate with individual drivers. Some questioned whether the message will work.
1. What does the underlined word “deter” in paragraph 2 probably mean?| A．Prevent. | B．Change. |
| C．Control. | D．Handle. |
| A．It may put the drivers at serious risk of crashing. |
| B．It can identify drivers with records of traffic accidents. |
| C．It will completely reduce serious injury and fatality crashes. |
| D．It is the newest attempt in response to the rising crashes. |
| A．Traffic offenders always cause serious accidents. |
| B．New drivers bear less blame for serious collisions. |
| C．Different elements may contribute to serious accidents. |
| D．Traffic offenders should spend too much time on the road. |
| A．By sending messages to the drivers. |
| B．By comparing the impact of the approach on two groups. |
| C．By predicting the possibility of a driver's involvement in a crash. |
| D．By checking the response of the receivers who get the messages. |
| A．A traffic report. | B．A scientific method. |
| C．A professional survey. | D．A teaching program. |
7 . I’ve spent over a year in India,and in those 365 plus days,I’ve learned a lot about getting around Indian cities.My biggest lessons have been learned through being cheated,particularly by taxi and rickshaw(人力车) drivers,but that doesn’t mean those are bad ways to travel,as long as you know what you’re doing.Below are the best ways to get around the city of Delhi,India,and tips for how to keep from being the victim of scams(欺诈).
Taking taxis is a great way to get around the city of Delhi and chances are,if you arrive in Delhi by plane,as soon as you make it through customs,you’ll be swarmed by Indian taxi drivers.At the Delhi airport,be sure to arrange for a taxi to your hotel at one of the two Delhi Traffic Police Taxi Booths.One is inside the airport,and the other is outside.The key is to make sure to go to a booth run by the police,rather than by independent taxi drivers.
Rickshaws are one of my favourite ways to get around Indian cities,in part because it’s how the locals often travel.Auto-rickshaws are more common,but bicycle rickshaws are still used in Old Delhi.If you do have a chance to take a bicycle rickshaw,you should do it at least once for a unique experience that should only set you back about 15 rupees.Auto-rickshaw rates around Delhi range between 30 and 80 rupees,depending on the distance.
If you really want to travel around Delhi like the locals,take a public bus.Indian buses become very crowded and most do not have air conditioning.They are,however,very cheap.A bus trip won’t set you back any more than 15 rupees,as long as you stay within the city limits.Since Indian buses get so crowded,try to board the bus at the start of the route so you can get a seat.
The train is a great way to get around within the city of Delhi.Fares are reasonable,between 6 and 22 rupees.All departure announcements are in both Hindi and English,and tokens can be purchased for between 6 and 22 rupees.
1. The author is trying to in Delhi through this text.| A．give some advice of travelling | B．expect us to travel around |
| C．show his/her experiences | D．explain the difficulties of travelling |
| A．pay more to the drivers to keep safe | B．show your ticket to the driver |
| C．go to a police-run booth | D．go out of the airport |
| A．save some money | B．enjoy the comfortable trip |
| C．gain a unique experience | D．help the local rickshaw drivers |
| A．You won’t have to pay much if you travel around by bus in India. |
| B．It will be difficult for you to get a seat if you get on the bus halfway. |
| C．A rickshaw driver only charges whatever amount you give him. |
| D．You’ll have to speak English if you travel around in India. |
| A．Hotel recommendations in Delhi | B．Weather conditions in Delhi |
| C．Food and drink in Delhi | D．Car rentals in Delhi |
8 . Arriving at London Gatwick
Distance(距离) from central London: 28 miles/45 km
For travel information call: +44 (0)870 000 24 68.
How to get to the city centre
By train
The Gatwick Express goes from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria train and underground station in central London.
Trains go every 15 minutes and the journey to central London takes half an hour.
First Class tickets cost £ 25 (single), £ 48 (return).
Express Class costs £ 17 (single), £ 29 (return).
Southern Trains services run four times an hour to Victoria with a journey time of around 35 minutes.
By taxi
There are taxis outside the airport day and night. The journey to central London takes 55-70 minutes. A London taxi takes up to 5 people.
The average(平均的)cost from the airport to central London is £ 75- £ 100.
By car
Gatwick Airport is 28 miles (45 km) south of London. There are 4 car parks next to the airport and there are car rental (租赁) offices open from 8:00 to 18:00. The journey to London takes 60-75 minutes.
All cars pay a special £ 8 charge(收费) to go into central London.
By bus
National Express and EasyBus have services to central London. EasyBus services go every 20 minutes. The journey takes one hour and costs £ 2.
There is one National Express bus an hour. The journey takes 90 minutes and costs £ 7.60.
1. Someone in a hurry to Victoria station had better travel _____.| A．by train | B．by car |
| C．by taxi | D．by bus |
| A．They cost the same. | B．They're available at any time. |
| C．They require a special E 8 charge. | D．They take a similar period of time. |
| A．Gatwick Express. | B．National Express. |
| C．Easy Bus. | D．Southern Trains. |
| A．A short notice. | B．A travel guide. |
| C．A city introduction. | D．A TV advertisement. |
9 . Is traffic a big problem where you live? Increased cycling may be the answer. Where are the best places to live and cycle? A new report lists the best bike-friendly cities around the world.
Top of the list is Amsterdam, the bike capital of the world. An incredible 40% of all traffic movements are by bicycle. There’s an extensive network of safe, fast and comfortable cycle routes. Copenhagen, the city of bikes, is a city where 32% of workers cycle to work because it’s fast and easy. Berlin is another European city that’s great for cycling. The city has about 80 kilometers of bike lanes, and 50 kilometers of pavement paths. Cycling accounts for 12% of total street traffic.
Barcelona has been praised for its cycle service “Bicing”. This was introduced in March 2007. It’s a bicycle service that allows users to take bicycles from any of the 100 stations spread around the city. Later, they can leave them at any other bike station inside the urban area of the city. The city has created a “green ring” that surrounds the city area of Barcelona with a bike path. There are 3,250 parking spaces for bikes at street level at present. Barcelona City is also building a new underground car park for bicycles.
The UK has its cycle-friendly cities too. Bristol is the birthplace of “Sustrans” —the cycle-route charity which was formed 30 years ago. One of their projects was turning an old rail line between Bristol and Bath into a bike route. Other bike-friendly cities in the UK include Cambridge and York Cambridge is an old city but has still managed to build good cycle infrastructure (基础设施), and cyclists are considered at every stage of any new developments.
Bicycle is a most popular means of transportation in China. Nowadays, riding a bicycle is also a good way to support low-carbon living. Beijing can be one of the best bike-friendly cities in China. There are many riding routes in Beijing for outdoor-lovers to explore. Cyclists can get close enough to experience the history and culture of Beijing, including the Forbidden City, Drum Tower, the Water Cube, the Bird’s Nest, Hutong etc.
1. In Amsterdam, traffic movements by bicycle account for| A．80% | B．40% |
| C．32% | D．12% |
| A．There are 100 bike stations spread around the city. |
| B．Cyclists can leave their bikes anywhere in the city. |
| C．There were 3,250 parking spaces for bikes in 2007. |
| D．Underground bike parking stations are everywhere. |
| A．Beijing | B．Cambridge |
| C．York | D．Bristol |
| A．The history of cycling. | B．The best cities for cycling. |
| C．The development of cycling. | D．The rules for cycling. |
Like other big cities, Paris has also a traffic problem: lots of cars, traffic jams and traffic pollution. So since 2007, the city
Under a project, people can take a bicycle, use it as long as they want, and then leave it at the same or another bicycle station. The first half-hour is free,
Paris isn’t the first city to operate a project like this. One Parisian said, “These bicycles are only suitable for short
A city spokesman said, “The bicycle project won’t solve all our traffic problems, but it might work in
