1 . Your next car might drive itself. After years of trials on city streets, driverless vehicles are now nearing the production phase. Last month, a driverless bus began carrying passengers through Lyon, France. Most in the automobile industry think self-driving vehicles will be on the road by 2020 or before.
Driverless cars will at first be huddled with human-driven cars. But the first places where they will become dominant(占支配地位的)are dense urban areas-precisely the spots most damaged by the automobile age. Many advanced cities are already reducing the role of human-driven cars. Driverless cars will quicken that process and will bring us great benefits.
Driverless cars will reduce accidents by around 90 percent. That's big-the annual death toll on the world's roads is about 1.2 million a year. Pollution and carbon emissions will drop, because urban driverless cars will be electric. The old, otherwise they would stay at home most of the time and the disabled and teenagers will suddenly gain mobility.
On the other hand, driverless cars will bring catastrophe(灾难).The best thing about the automobile age is that it employs tens of millions of people to make, market, insure and drive vehicles. Over the next 20 years, most men who now drive trucks, taxis and buses will see their jobs reduced. Carmakers are especially scared. A few cars in the future might be made by tech companies such as Apple, Baidu and Google. Imaging the impact on Germany, where the automotive sector is the largest industry.
Dramatic change is coming, and driverless cars could arrive by 2020. But governments have hardly begun thinking about it. Only 6 percent of the biggest US cities have factored them into their long-term planning.
A decade ago anyone hardly saw the smartphone coming. It has brought an epidemic of mass addiction. Let's hope we do a better job of handling the driverless car.
1. The underlined words "be huddled with "in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by "________".A.show up with | B.exist together with |
C.get rid of | D.take the place of |
A.Driverless cars reduce the number of human-driven cars. |
B.Driverless cars will be powered by electricity. |
C.Driverless cars save fuel by driving themselves. |
D.Driverless cars will reduce too many accidents. |
A.They will not hit the road until 2020. |
B.They will only be used in urban areas. |
C.They will not cause any road accident. |
D.They aren't still seriously taken by governments. |
A.Doubtful. | B.Negative. |
C.Objective. | D.Worried. |
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1. The picture is most probably about .
A.reading | B.bumping | C.driving |
A.You can only use your right foot to brake. |
B.If you want to keep safe, you should read the rules first. |
C.You should keep your hands on the wheel. |
3 . China is famous for having the world’s biggest and fastest train network. A train ride should be included in your travel schedule. Traveling in China by train is easy and fun, even for first -timers. However, you might not be familiar with China’s rail system, making it difficult for you to decide which train option will be better for you. Here’s some information about the differences between the train types and the processes for collecting your tickets.
In China, trains are classified by service and speed. Different letters indicate different types of the train.
* G-Trains (high -speed trains) and D-Trains (bullet trains) are currently the newest, fastest and most comfortable trains in China, with a speed of over 180km/h.
* Z-trains, T-trains and C-trains with a speed of 120km/h- 170 km/h are express trains in China. These trains rank top among the most -valuable trains for time -saving, cost-saving as well as a selection of seats.
* K-trains are slower than Z-Trains and T-Trains. It stops at more stations and runs to some less famous counties in China. Trains with numbers only are not recommended as they are the slowest and poorly-equipped.
You can book your China train tickets once your schedule has been confirmed. To guarantee a smooth trip, you are strongly advised to book your tickets in advance, especially when traveling in the busy season.
There are different ways to buy train tickets in China, including booking online, at a train station, or at a ticket office, among others.
The best and most convenient way is to book online. It provides a helpful and professional one-to-one service as well as continuing 24/7 after -sales support. The train tickets are usually put on sale 30 days in advance.
1. What is the advantage of G-Trains over the others?A.Low cost. | B.Seat selection. |
C.High speed. | D.Absolute safety. |
A.G-Trains. | B.D-Trains. |
C.Z-trains. | D.K-trains. |
A.Because tickets sold online are cheap. |
B.Because there are more tickets to sell online. |
C.Because tickets can be bought at any time online. |
D.Because good service is generally available online. |
Most people are very familiar with the traditional cars being driven by burning fuel. And many have heard of electric cars,
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1. When will the man fly to Houston?
A.Next Monday. | B.Next Tuesday. | C.Next Wednesday. |
A.The first class. | B.The business class. | C.The economy class. |
A.Because her car was broken. | B.Because the traffic was blocked. | C.Because the weather was bad. |
1. What makes Nana late?
A.Later start. | B.Traffic jam. | C.Bad weather. |
A.To ensure safety. | B.To show their care. | C.To avoid being stuck. |
A.Blocked traffic. |
B.More car accidents. |
C.Many damaged cars. |
A.On foot. | B.By bike. | C.By subway. |
1. What should the man do when coming to the crossroads?
A.Walk straight. | B.Turn left. | C.Turn right. |
A.A shoe store. | B.A library. | C.A bank. |
A.At 4:00. | B.At 4:20. | C.At 4:30. |
9 . Travel can be a lifesaver. The right vacation at the right time can give new life to your whole year, not to mention your body and mind. But in today's economy, with airlines adding new fees almost daily and ticket prices sharply on the rise, many have canceled travel as it is too expensive.
Early bird gets the deal. Travel experts say that there are certain times of day when more deals are available.
Avoid the crowds.
Right time, “wrong” place? By flying to popular destinations at unpopular times, you can secure the best prices from travel companies and airlines. Here's where flexibility in your planning can pay off. Going to the airline websites and planning your vacation around the best ticket prices offered can result in a fun, cost-effective vacation.
A.Package Deals. |
B.Save Money,and Save Time. |
C.Fly to popular places at unpopular times. |
D.These deals are especially good on last minute package. |
E.Airfares can change three times a day as airlines adjust their prices to fill up flights. |
F.And maybe it can widen your horizons to a place you might never have considered. |
G.However,with a few tricks,there are still many great deals to be had on air tickets. |
1. What's the brand of the speaker’s car?
A.Delphi. | B.Google. | C.Tesla. |
A.Excited. | B.Worried. | C.Unconcerned. |
A.Tesla will test its self-driving cars. |
B.Delphi will make a self-driving car. |
C.Google will create a new software. |
A.Replace the wheels. | B.Update the software. | C.Fix the engines. |