Think of travel in Greece, and your mind may wander to images of ferries cruising (巡航) across the Aegean Sea. Taking to the water is essential if you plan to travel between the Greek islands, but there
Cycling in Greece is growing in
Overall, cycling infrastructure around Greece leaves much
Bicycles may be carried for free on some ferries, while on others, there may be a fee, or they may not be allowed at all because of a lack of space on board.
You can rent bicycles in most tourist hangouts, but they are not as
2 . Vehicles on our roads are now mostly petrol and diesel (柴油) cars, but their days cannot continue for much longer. A recent university study found that current electric cars could be used for 87 percent of daily car journeys in the US. That figure could rise to 98 percent by 2020.
One hurdle to the widespread adoption of electric cars has been “range anxiety” — drivers concerns about running out of electricity on a journey. While petrol stations are conveniently located across national road systems, the necessary network of electric charging stations is still being developed. That said, charging points are becoming increasingly common throughout the USA.
Attitudes towards electric vehicles have changed greatly over the last few years. Not that long ago, electric cars were met with distrust, and their high prices drove customers away. Thanks to improvements in battery capacity, recharging times, performance and price, the current generation of electric cars are starting to persuade picky consumers. Plug-in cars will soon give internal combustion engine (内燃机) models a run for their money.
As well as development on the road, electric vehicles are taking to the seas and skies. Electric boats are among the oldest methods of electric travel, having enjoyed several decades of popularity from the late 19th to the early 20th century before petrol-powered outboard motors took over. Now, the global drive for renewable energy sources is bringing electric boats back. Steps towards electric air travel are also being made, with Airbus and NASA among the organizations developing and testing battery-powered planes. The experiments could soon make commercial electric flight a reality.
Electric vehicles do not produce any emissions (排放). If the US could replace 87 percent of its cars with electric vehicles, it would reduce the national demand for petrol by 61 percent. However, because of the production processes and the generation of electricity required to charge these vehicles, they cannot claim (声称) to be completely emission-free. That said, as many countries continue to increase their use of renewable energy sources, electric vehicles will become even cleaner.
1. The underlined word “hurdle” in Paragraph 2 probably means________.| A．aim | B．difficulty | C．result | D．step |
| A．They were very poorly made. | B．They were not widely promoted. |
| C．They were expensive. | D．They couldn’t travel at a high speed. |
| A．To introduce the history of electric travel. |
| B．To explain why the world needs more electric cars. |
| C．To show why more people have interest in electric cars. |
| D．To describe different ways electric vehicles can be used. |
| A．Driving into a Cleaner Future | B．History of Electric Cars |
| C．Problems with Petrol and Diesel Cars | D．Best Means of Transportation |
| A．About 6: 00. | B．About 6: 30. | C．About 7: 00. |
| A．At 7:23. | B．At 7:25. | C．At 7:35. |
For decades, commuters traveling by train between London and Paris
“More competition for Eurostar can only be a good thing.
More broadly, train travel is on the rise in Europe. Many European leaders see boosting rail travel as
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The sheepskin raft (羊皮筏), the oldest means of transportation along the Yellow River, has a history of nearly 2,000 years. The airbag of the raft is made of
It is said that the largest sheepskin raft in old times
In the early 20th century, before the 1950s,
However, with the rapid development of society, the sheepskin raft has largely played its historical role
| A．By bike. |
| B．On foot. |
| C．By subway. |
| A．By bike. | B．On foot. | C．By bus. |
9 . In the August sun, it’s unbearably hot in my car. I’m in Vancouver,
Ahead of me is a heavily jammed road. I stare at the endless rows of
Just then, I hear a faint sound
But I’m wrong. Every single car quickly, yet carefully, moves to the side. Without thinking, I
Afterwards, every car moves back into formation (队形), and we continue our patient
How did we do that? Despite our exhaustion, we collectively decided to help the stranger who needed the time more
| A．approaching | B．constructing | C．passing | D．guarding |
| A．Traffic | B．Growth | C．Progress | D．Emergency |
| A．stricken | B．prepared | C．involved | D．stuck |
| A．stars | B．buildings | C．drivers | D．vehicles |
| A．frustrated | B．positive | C．focused | D．alarmed |
| A．platform | B．bridge | C．ground | D．position |
| A．speeding | B．moving | C．marching | D．driving |
| A．in the distance | B．in advance | C．at once | D．with case |
| A．represent | B．regard | C．identify | D．recommend |
| A．closed | B．packed | C．broken | D．shaky |
| A．make up | B．break down | C．follow suit | D．slow down |
| A．comes | B．falls | C．breaks | D．flashes |
| A．explanation | B．rescue | C．attempt | D．wait |
| A．cautiously | B．desperately | C．frequently | D．patiently |
| A．instructions | B．attention | C．trust | D．strength |
10 . Driving in Iceland
It’s not uncommon for people visiting Iceland to hire transport or even bring their own cars via the ferry service. There’s some important information about driving in Iceland you need to know first.
Driving regulations
In Iceland, you drive on the right side of the road and overtake ( 超车) on the left. The general speed limit is 30- 50 km/hour in populated areas, 80 km/hour on stone roads in rural areas and 90 km/hour on paved roads. Car headlights must be switched on at all times, day or night when driving in Iceland. The use of mobile phones while driving is prohibited.
Driving around Iceland
Driving around Iceland is a wonderful way to experience all those wonders of nature at your own pace. Most people visiting here choose to drive on the ring road, since it runs by the island’s beautiful coast connecting lots of natural wonders and attractions.
Don’t be distracted
When driving in the Icelandic countryside, it’s very easy to get distracted by the gorgeous surroundings. No matter how beautiful something is, don’t let it distract you from your driving. If you see something that demands your attention, please find a safe place to park and give the attraction your full attention instead.
Parking in Reykjavik
1. What should you keep in mind when driving in Iceland?
| A．Driving on the left. | B．Driving at a low speed. |
| C．Turning on the headlights. | D．Taking a mobile phone with you. |
| A．When driving on paved roads. | B．When driving on the ring road. . |
| C．When driving around the coast. | D．When driving in the countryside. |
| A．190 kr. | B．220 kr. | C．245 kr. | D．300 kr. |
