6 . School buses are familiar to most people. However, Sam Balto, an elementary school teacher, creates a brand-new ______ of school buses in Portland, Oreg. ______ loading kids into the yellow vehicles, he involves them in a school “bike bus”. The bike bus ______ differently from the way school buses do. There’re two meetup locations for kids. After the two groups ______, the children cycle to school together.

Though popular in some areas, bike buses are still ______ in the U.S. Balto’s idea for that began as an initiative for Earth Day, which surprisingly became a ______, with most students in Balto’s school participating. Then he decided to ______ . Now ______ the bike bus in action. “Kids ______ the ride. Parents notice on bike bus mornings, kids get up and out of home ______. They’ re eager to be with friends,” said Balto. Actually, its ______    go beyond promoting socializing. The physical activity helps ______ kids’ strength and it’s also climate action.

Right now, Balto feels it’s ______ to offer the bike bus once a week and he’s relying on volunteers and seeking official ______. “It can be a daily way to transport kids if cities or schools pay adults to lead it,” Balto explained. If possible, he encourages other Portland schools to ______ them. “More kids across the city should have such pleasant experiences.”

1.

A．signal

B．approach

C．version

D．function

2.

A．As for

B．Rather than

C．Regardless of

D．Apart from

3.

A．operates

B．moves

C．appears

D．matches

4.

A．agree

B．gather

C．return

D．begin

5.

A．complex

B．necessary

C．practical

D．rare

6.

A．hit

B．reminder

C．task

D．routine

7.

A．upgrade

B．manage

C．continue

D．examine

8.

A．indicates

B．witnesses

C．reflects

D．changes

9.

A．understand

B．join

C．share

D．enjoy

10.

A．consciously

B．freely

C．actively

D．naturally

11.

A．aims

B．benefits

C．features

D．challenges

12.

A．build up

B．draw on

C．get back

D．let out

13.

A．uncertain

B．unsafe

C．inexpensive

D．inadequate

14.

A．guidance

B．announcement

C．investment

D．permission

15.

A．recommend

B．accompany

C．assist

D．follow

7 . On the eve of this week’s rail strikes, it was reported that the industry bosses are planning to weed out paper train tickets and close almost 1,000 station ticket offices in England. The transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has made no secret of his desire to see costs saved in this way. Some stations sell only a handful of tickets each week and the vast majority of transactions (交易) have moved online.

In the name of cost-cutting, station ticket offices are likely to follow the telephone booth on the comer and become memory. For those who have grown used to the benefits of organizing travel via smartphones, there will be little to feel sorry for. But for people without online access or skills ― who tend to be older, poorer, and more fragile-another social barrier will have been built.

From medical appointments to payment apps for parking, more and more key services are now delivered digitally. As this revolution takes place, the interests of a significant minority are being ignored to some extent. In the case of health and social care, for example, it will often be those most in need of assistance who are least able to employ electronic devices.

The debate over ticket offices offers an opportunity to reflect more broadly on the increasing role of technology in our social landscape. The unavoidable trend towards technology is predictable, but its possible consequences need to be managed with more care. With the expanding range and increasing complexity of digital requirements, the aged are gradually withdrawing from increasing social services in their lives. Ros Altmann, the former pensions minister, recently wrote of being contacted by an elderly woman who no longer drives to her local park, because she cannot download the car parking app required.

Much more needs to be invested in helping gain easy online access. Alternative offline options must be maintained for important services. Contactable telephone numbers of relevant staff should always be available. These will cost more. But that is the price of digital transformation.

1. Why are the station ticket offices in England planned for closure?

A．To cut down some expenses.	B．To minimize the use of public transportation.
C．To increase related job opportunities.	D．To make changes to the paper train tickets.

2. Why does the author mention “the telephone booth” in Paragraph 2?

A．To indicate ticket offices will become a thing of the past.

B．To miss the old memories when telephone booths were in use.

C．To show tick el offices are more fashionable than telephone booths.

D．To describe the negative impact of telephone booths on ticket offices.

3. Which of the following suggestions is NOT mentioned about digital transformation?

A．Necessary phone services.	B．More diverse online services.
C．More convenient online access.	D．Alternative of online transactions.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．The importance and classification of digital services.

B．The views and attitudes of the elderly towards technology.

C．The advantages and shortcomings of station ticket offices.

D．The division and inconvenience caused by digital transformation.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Bullet trains tailored (量身定做) for the high-speed railway network linking the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Bandung are unveiled (公开) in Eastern China, marking an important milestone of the project     1     preparing for the line’s scheduled opening, China Railway International says.

A total of 11 sets of bullet trains and an inspection train, all adopting Chinese standards, are showcased in Qingdao, Shandong Province. They     2     (ship) to Indonesia soon.

According to China Railway International, a subsidiary (子公司) of China State Railway Group,     3     is overseeing the project, the trains, designed and developed by CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co, Ltd, are based on     4     (advance) and mature technologies of China-made Fuxing bullet trains which operate at the speed of 350 km per hour. The CRRC has also made    5     (change) to adapt to the local environment and routes, as well as incorporating (融入) Indonesia’s cultural elements     6     (give) passengers more comfortable traveling experience.

The 243-kilometer-line,     7     landmark project of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative,     8     (begin) construction in 2018 and is expected to open to traffic in June, 2023.

With trains capable of     9     (reach) speeds of up to 350 km per hour, the line will cut the journey between Jakarta and the capital of Indonesia’s West Java Province from over three hours     10     just 40 minutes.

10 . The MetroCard New York, a thin plastic rechargeable card, is a good option if you are planning to take a tour of New York and are looking for a simple and inexpensive way to get around!

Which to choose?

Depending on your preferences, you can choose among the following types of cards:

The pay-per-use card: Pay-per-ride MetroCard

A metro journey costs $ 3 (single fare), but with a Pay-per-ride MetroCard you will only pay $2. 75. Your card will be charged for each journey you make.

Note that a card can be used by up to 4 people-i. e. if you only have one card in your group of 4 people, you can access the subway or bus by swiping(刷卡) it 4 times. However, if there are 5 of you, you will need a second card: the Pay-per-ride MetroCard can only be swiped 4 times in a row.

The unlimited use payment card: Unlimited Ride MetroCard

The 7-day-unlimited MetroCard is valid(有效的) for 7 straight days. It costs $33. If you use public transport often during your stay, it will quickly become profitable! That’s why it’s the most commonly used card for tourists.

The 30-day-unlimited MetroCard is valid for 30 days. It costs $127. You have unlimited swipes on the subway and buses for 30 days, and you can’t pause it once started.

The One-year MetroCard is valid for a whole year, so it is of no interest to tourists.

How to use?

You have to swipe your MetroCard through the reader and then wait for the display to say “GO”. Unfortunately, this isn’t as easy as it sounds at times. As with many other Metro passes, it can be kind of tricky at first, but if you can’t get it working, you are not alone. Just watch other people and do what they do.

1. How many Pay-per-ride MetroCardsre needed at least for a group of 6 people?

A．1.

B．2.

C．4.

D．6.

2. Which type of card is the most popular among tourists?

A．One-year MetroCard.

B．Pay-per-ride MetroCard.

C．7-day-unlimited MetroCard.

D．30-day-unlimited MetroCard.

3. What are new users advised to do with failed card swipes?

A．Check the reader.

B．Copy successful passengers.

C．Wait for help.

D．Choose other Metro passes.