1 . I passed my test when I was 19, and I’ve been behind the wheel for most journeys since. After becoming a
Earlier this year, I
Giving up my car didn’t come without its
I was surprised by how
A.driver | B.shopkeeper | C.student | D.parent |
A.imagine | B.enter | C.create | D.explore |
A.happened | B.worked | C.changed | D.mattered |
A.headed off | B.signed up | C.calmed down | D.checked up |
A.switched | B.bought | C.transformed | D.donated |
A.school | B.grocery | C.family | D.office |
A.wild | B.dangerous | C.fun | D.busy |
A.reason | B.hope | C.lesson | D.fuel |
A.shortcomings | B.doubts | C.requirements | D.rewards |
A.permanent | B.sufficient | C.few | D.free |
A.clean | B.ride | C.lock | D.repair |
A.smarter | B.richer | C.luckier | D.fitter |
A.stay | B.research | C.trial | D.conference |
A.pleasant | B.awkward | C.precious | D.anxious |
A.failed | B.used | C.started | D.continued |
2 . The misery of my bike commute in Calgary, Alberta, is the river valley hill. It’s not particularly steep, but at about a mile long, I rarely climbed up without arriving with sweat. Studies have shown the prospect of arriving at work sweaty is one of the biggest
“Pedelec”, or pedal electric-assisted bikes like the one I rode, can end that worry. They look and act like traditional bicycles, but their motors make pedaling much easier when required. Sometimes called the most energy-efficient motorized mode of transportation ever built, they’re also incredibly green. The biggest barrier may be the outdated attitude that sees bikes only as a recreational athletic opportunity rather than a practical
At a time when cities across North America are struggling to combat crippling traffic and reduce climate emissions, e-bikes have the
Many of the barriers to e-bike
Few places on the continent,
Amid these legislative
A.advantages | B.processes | C.barriers | D.complements |
A.riders | B.builders | C.customers | D.volunteers |
A.production | B.communication | C.facilities | D.transportation |
A.routine | B.potential | C.temporary | D.major |
A.make of | B.carry on | C.bring up | D.take off |
A.adaptation | B.adoption | C.adjustment | D.justification |
A.proved | B.alerted | C.banned | D.authorized |
A.however | B.unless | C.meanwhile | D.anyway |
A.originate | B.combine | C.separate | D.satisfy |
A.factors | B.benefits | C.limits | D.damages |
A.proper | B.critical | C.sensational | D.difficult |
A.expensive | B.distinctive | C.sensitive | D.intensive |
A.trouble | B.concern | C.power | D.scale |
A.favored | B.folded | C.referred | D.gifted |
A.appeal | B.address | C.amount | D.advocate |
3 . Your pet might have four legs, but that doesn’t mean they don’t get tired just as quickly as we do. Uber (优步) must have taken
Before the days of Uber Pet, booking a taxi through the app proved
Now, users of Uber Pet will be
General manager at Uber UK Andrew Brem said: “We’re really happy to be launching Uber Pet in the UK,
“With Covid 19 restrictions lifted, it’s the
Those driving with a service animal can
A.note | B.charge | C.control | D.place |
A.plan | B.service | C.company | D.survey |
A.Originally | B.Ridiculously | C.Creatively | D.Suitably |
A.persuades | B.forces | C.allows | D.promises |
A.anywhere | B.elsewhere | C.anyway | D.somehow |
A.donate | B.own | C.return | D.advance |
A.comfortable | B.simple | C.hard | D.efficient |
A.terrible | B.embarrassed | C.empty | D.cute |
A.case | B.matter | C.policy | D.view |
A.shared | B.connected | C.paired | D.competed |
A.remember | B.guarantee | C.afford | D.guide |
A.requiring | B.buying | C.removing | D.bringing |
A.pets | B.drivers | C.riders | D.managers |
A.only | B.perfect | C.dangerous | D.challenging |
A.start | B.stop | C.continue | D.forget |
4 . China State Railway Group has recently implemented an updated timetable for freight trains traveling between China and Europe. This change
For instance, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, a freight train embarks from Xi’an, China, destined for Duisburg, Germany, and returns to Xi’an on Tuesdays. Likewise, every Saturday, a freight train
Furthermore, the fixed schedules and enhanced efficiency of this new service
Looking
In summary, the revised schedule of China-Europe freight trains marks a substantial leap forward in enhancing efficiency and
A.aims | B.boosts | C.asks | D.demands |
A.schedule | B.chart | C.diagram | D.blueprint |
A.times | B.distances | C.speeds | D.costs |
A.departs | B.arrives | C.stops | D.waits |
A.Like | B.Similar to | C.Resembling | D.Unlike |
A.over | B.about | C.in | D.with |
A.compared | B.added | C.subtracted | D.multiplied |
A.passengers | B.goods | C.vehicles | D.tickets |
A.lowers | B.enhances | C.destroys | D.maintains |
A.flexibility | B.stability | C.diversity | D.complexity |
A.war | B.trade | C.culture | D.education |
A.behind | B.ahead | C.above | D.below |
A.planes | B.trains | C.ships | D.trucks |
A.air | B.sea | C.land | D.space |
A.reliability | B.safety | C.comfort | D.speed |
5 . Every evening, my journey begins with a one-stop hop from Victoria Station to Clapham Junction, where I catch the main
The atmosphere was nice and the seats were
There was
“That’s not a first class ticket,” he said.
My
“I was told I could sit in First Class,” she said
The man
“Then whoever the person was, he gave you the bad advice,” said the inspector.
While their
A.bus | B.line | C.station | D.road |
A.empty | B.new | C.hard | D.full |
A.simple | B.strange | C.bad | D.strong |
A.waiter | B.driver | C.inspector | D.passenger |
A.go through | B.go for | C.go across | D.go after |
A.comfortable | B.narrow | C.smooth | D.straight |
A.somewhere | B.nowhere | C.everywhere | D.anywhere |
A.second | B.first | C.next | D.last |
A.hide | B.take | C.lend | D.produce |
A.ears | B.eyes | C.heart | D.mind |
A.anxiously | B.coldly | C.sadly | D.excitedly |
A.worried | B.turned | C.passed | D.smiled |
A.argument | B.translation | C.discussion | D.business |
A.technique | B.magic | C.method | D.trick |
A.got off | B.got on | C.pulled up | D.pulled down |
6 . Colorado traffic police department has come up with a unique effort to ensure the driving safety of motorbike riders in Denver. Through a(n)
Advanced Auto Parts store has
According to Paul Pazen, the Denver Police Chief, this Advanced Auto Parts’
A.similar | B.new | C.equal | D.economic |
A.helping out | B.bringing out | C.making out | D.sending out |
A.willing | B.astonished | C.able | D.sorry |
A.satisfied | B.treated | C.served | D.provided |
A.considered | B.made | C.expected | D.given |
A.chance | B.concept | C.opinion | D.reason |
A.pocket | B.wallet | C.ticket | D.basket |
A.yet | B.instead | C.secretly | D.proudly |
A.parts | B.cars | C.windows | D.tires |
A.care | B.speed | C.safety | D.convenience |
A.service | B.business | C.sacrifice | D.donation |
A.less | B.better | C.expert | D.funny |
A.strengthening | B.creating | C.analyzing | D.judging |
A.made | B.received | C.found | D.issued |
A.comfort | B.relief | C.regret | D.curiosity |
7 . Imagine sitting inside a windowless train that's shooting through a tube at twice the speed of an airplane. Your train has no wheels, produces no
Hyperloop developers plan to use the properties of magnets to float, stabilize, and drive the capsules or pods for hundreds of miles through
Supporters of the technology promote additional
Developers also say that hyperloop tubes would be
But not everyone is on board. Engineers have calculated that the high-speed vehicles will need to make much wider turns than currently envisioned, and otherwise they won't be
Hyperloop companies say they're
A.pollution | B.sound | C.energy | D.wind |
A.cleanest | B.lightest | C.latest | D.fastest |
A.adapted | B.exploited | C.embraced | D.developed |
A.totally hollow | B.nearly airless | C.steadily narrow | D.highly flexible |
A.advantages | B.costs | C.qualities | D.situations |
A.in constant demands | B.on strict timetables | C.in changeable states | D.on essential services |
A.cabins | B.lorries | C.tubes | D.vehicles |
A.fare | B.capacity | C.speed | D.comfort |
A.underground | B.parallel | C.elevated | D.shared |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Beside | D.Otherwise |
A.available | B.economic | C.easy | D.safe |
A.force | B.air | C.heat | D.water |
A.most popular of | B.superior to | C.no better than | D.least profitable of |
A.addressing | B.causing | C.voicing | D.releasing |
A.ride | B.pilot | C.park | D.alert |