1. What can we learn about Mrs. Green?
A.She always drives very fast. |
B.She only drives a day every week. |
C.She has an old and small car. |
A.Black. | B.Blue. | C.White. |
A.Mrs. Bates. | B.Mike. | C.Joe. |
A.His cousin. | B.His uncle. | C.His friend. |
The C919, China’s first domestically
The C919 project was launched in 2007. The first C919 aircraft rolled off the production line in Shanghai in November 2015. The plane conducted a successful maiden flight in 2017. In recent years the C919
1. What do people need to rent a Nice Ride bike?
A.An ID card. | B.A library card. | C.A membership card. |
A.It actually increases their driving cost. |
B.It lowers their environmental awareness. |
C.It encourages them to travel more by bike. |
A.Wuhan, China. | B.Paris, France. | C.Melbourne, Australia. |
A.By providing a million bikes for Nice Ride. |
B.By offering money to build greenways. |
C.By awarding those who ride bikes. |
4 . The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called “flying taxis” will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.
Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, “When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.”
Developers say the planes are nearing the day when they will provide a way to move individual people or small groups from the top of buildings and parking spaces to their destinations.
Around the world, eVTOL. aircrafts or flying taxis are becoming more common. Still, questions remain about noise levels and charging demands.
Engineers designed Joby’s production aircraft to transport a pilot and four passengers at the speed of up to 321.87 kilometers per hour. The aircraft can cover a distance of up to 160. 93 kilometers. It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. The plan is to place them in aerial ride sharing networks beginning in 2025.
The $500 million project is supported by up to $325 million in payments from the state of Ohio. With the money, Joby plans to build an Ohio facility capable of delivering up to 500 aircrafts a year and creating 2,000 jobs. The US Department of Energy has invited Joby to apply for a loan to support the development of the facility as a clean energy project.
Joby CEO JocBen Bevirt told the AP that the company chose Ohio after a large and competitive search. Ohio’s financial deal was not the largest, but the chance to bring the operation to the birthplace of aviation — with a workforce experienced in the field — led to the deal, he said.
1. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2?A.Summarize the previous paragraph. | B.Provide some advice for the readers. |
C.Add some background information. | D.Introduce a new topic for discussion. |
A.Doubtful. | B.Unconcerned. | C.Unclear. | D.Positive. |
A.It hardly makes any noise. | B.It doesn’t need to be charged. |
C.It carries at most 6 passengers. | D.It covers a distance of 321.87km. |
A.The Life of the Wright Brothers | B.Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio |
C.A Competitive Future for Aircrafts | D.The Development of Joby Aviation |
China has launched the CR450 science and technology innovation project
By the end of 2022, China’s transportation network
By the end of 2022, China’s railway network had covered 155, 000 km, of which 42, 000 km were high-speed railways,
Fifty-three cities have city metro transportation systems, with
1. Why does Alice dislike flying?
A.The luggage can get lost. |
B.The long wait is unbearable. |
C.The seats are uncomfortable. |
A.A bike. | B.A bus. | C.A train. |
A.Husband and wife. | B.Brother and sister. | C.Father and daughter |
A.It is extremely tiring. |
B.It requires physical fitness. |
C.It is greatly affected by weather. |
7 . Flights to Los Angeles (LA)
Roundtrip
Leaving from: Xi'an, Shaanxi (Xi’an Xianyang International Airport)
Going to: Los Angeles, California (Los Angeles International Airport)
Departing: May 1
Returning: May 7
How much is the cheapest flight to Los Angeles?
Prices were available within the past 7 days and starts from $1,340 to $1,578 for one-way flights and $2,155 to $2,376 for roundtrip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change.
Airport transportation
You can conveniently book through Los Angeles car rentals right here to have a vehicle waiting upon your flight’s arrival. For alternative transportation, you can find buses, taxis and shared-ride vans (面包车) at the airport.
Los Angeles activities
Once you book your flights to LA, it is time for some fun. Begin your LA adventures by tracking down your favorite celebrities’ plaques (匾牌) on the Hollywood Walk of Fame or wandering down the iconic Sunset Boulevard. After exploring this coastal city from top to bottom, rest up at one of the best hotels in Los Angeles.
Planning your trip
Thanks to the sunny skies and year-round warm weather, it is always a good time to visit La La Land. While the sun does shine for much of the year in LA, December through February tends to see an increase in rainfall. If you’re looking to soak (浸泡) up the sun without the crowds, avoid peak season and visit between March and May or September and November.
1. How much is the cheapest flight to Los Angeles from Xi’an for roundtrip?A.$1,340. | B.$1,578. | C.$2,155. | D.$2,376. |
A.Bus. | B.Taxi. | C.Shared-ride van. | D.Subway. |
A.On January. | B.On February. | C.On October. | D.On December. |
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
A total of 11 sets of bullet trains and an inspection train, all adopting Chinese standards, are showcased in Qingdao, Shandong Province. They
According to China Railway International, a subsidiary (子公司) of China State Railway Group,
The 243-kilometer-line,
With trains capable of
1. What’s the woman doing?
A.Making a survey. | B.Making a travel plan. | C.Making new friends. |
A.At 4:00 a. m. | B.At 7:00 a. m. | C.At 11:00 p. m. |
A.Its breakfast. | B.Its location. | C.Its room. |
10 . Copenhagen has GREAT public transport. It is reliable, safe, and easily accessible. Of course, like everything in Copenhagen, it is not cheap. The system can be a little confusing, even for locals, but we’re here to help simplify it all for you! And today our focus is Travelling with a Bike.
BIKES ON THE TRAIN
Bicycles can be taken on s-tog lines for free but you can’t take bikes through Nørreport station during peak hours. To take your bike on a train, you need to put it on the first or last carriage, clearly marked with large signs of bicycles on the outside.
To take a bike on a regional train, which takes you to parts of Denmark outside Copenhagen, you must buy an extra ticket. The price depends on the distance and varies from 16 kr to 28 kr.
BIKES ON THE METRO
Bicycles can be taken on the metro for an extra 13 kr. You need to pay for the bike with its own ticket. You can’t take your bike on the metro during peak hours.
BIKES ON THE BUS
You can bring a bike on a bus but each bus is limited to two bikes, even if there is much space. Generally, people do not travel with their bikes on buses in Copenhagen.
BIKES ON THE FERRY(渡轮)
Charges for bicycles depend on the company and the destination. You will need to check with the ferry companies. When you book the ticket, you must state that you have a cycle, even if it’s free of charge.
1. Who is this text probably intended for?A.Tourist guides. |
B.Bike travelers. |
C.Local citizens. |
D.Ticket inspectors. |
A.A peak time s-tog train. |
B.A weekday regional train. |
C.An off-peak metro train. |
D.A weekend ferry. |
A.Buses are too crowded. |
B.It’s against the local custom. |
C.Availability is not guaranteed. |
D.It’s not welcomed by other passengers. |