1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is wrong with the woman’s watch?

A．It doesn’t work.

B．It can’t keep good time.

C．It is 5 minutes fast.

2. How much time is left before the train leaves?

A．One hour.

B．One and half an hour.

C．Two hours.

3. What will the speakers do first?

A．Go shopping.

B．Have the watch repaired.

C．Call a taxi.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. On which day will the man leave?

A．The 22nd.

B．The 23rd.

C．The 28th.

2. Which flight will the man take from Salt Lake City to New York?

A．Flight BA 2007.

B．Flight BA 7001.

C．Flight BA 2710.

3. How long will the man have to wait at Kennedy Airport?

A．Half an hour.

B．One and a half hours.

C．Two hours.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the talk mainly about?

A．The development of the bicycle.

B．The materials of making the bicycle.

C．The process of the bicycle’s becoming popular.

2. What is the disadvantage of the bicycle before MacMillan’s design?

A．The bicycle couldn’t change directions.

B．The wheels of the bicycle weren’t well fixed.

C．The rider’s feet couldn’t leave the ground.

3. When was the size of the bicycle’s wheels changed?

A．In 1817.

B．In 1839.

C．In 1869.

4. What happened in 1884?

A．Bicycles first had rubber tires.

B．The “safety bicycle” appeared.

C．Bicycles could run faster.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman doing?

A．Going through the newspapers.

B．Watching the ads on TV.

C．Seeing pictures of flats on the Internet.

2. How will the woman go to work if she rents the flat?

A．By bus.

B．By car.

C．On foot.

3. How much is the rent of the flat per week?

A．$8.

B．$18.

C．$80.

4. What’s the problem with the flat?

A．It’s noisy.

B．It’s expensive.

C．It has no enough rooms.

5 . Now, a growing number of companies are offering subscriptions (订购) for something most people are used to owning: cars.

Car subscription plans are mainly aimed at drivers who do not want to have long-term agreements for one single car. Many people using the services say they like being able to use a number of different kinds of vehicles depending on their needs.

Steve Barnes uses a car subscription service in Atlanta, Georgia. He says that every time he orders a new car “it feels like New Year’s morning”. Barnes signed up for the service in 2018 to be able to use many kinds of vehicles for different purposes. He says for some activities with his children, he chooses a large SUV. But when he wants to have fun or go out at night, he chooses a Tesla or some other kinds of sports car. But the comfort of such services can come at a high cost. Barnes pays $1,400 a month for his subscription. This is much higher than the $ 900 a month he used to pay to hire an SUV with insurance. Sill, he has no desire to own or hire a car again. He says his subscription has allowed him to drive many different vehicles which would have cost more than $1 million to own.

Some of the world’s biggest automakers are currently offering subscription plans for vehicles. One of them is Ford Motor Company. The company signed a deal last year with the San Francisco-based Monthly subscription service-Canvas. Canvas offers several models, including used vehicles. Monthly subscriptions start at $379 for small cars and go up to $1,125 for large SUVs. But these plans limit drivers to 800 kilometers per month. For another $100, users can get unlimited travel.

Adela Spulber works at the U.S. -based Center for Automotive Research in Michigan. She said that the effects of vehicle subscription services remain unknown.

1. What is the main purpose of car subscription plans?

A．To get people to buy cars more actively.

B．To encourage people to own their own cars.

C．To meet some people’s needs to drive different cars.

D．To reach an agreement with people having a single car.

2. What do we know about Steve Barnes from the text?

A．He is satisfied with the car subscription service.

B．He always likes to use different types of sports cars.

C．He hopes to own another car some day.

D．The cost of a month for his subscription is lower.

3. Which of the following can be inferred from Paragraph 4?

A．Canvas doesn’t provide second-hand cars.

B．There are different monthly subscriptions to choose from.

C．A driver may drive Canvas cars without limitation.

D．Now the subscription services are welcome in San Francisco.

4. What is Adela Spulber’s attitude to the subscription services?

A．Hopeless.

B．Pessimistic.

C．Optimistic.

D．Uncertain.

6 . Bike-friendly cities around the world

Cycling is kind to the environment so it is an excellent way to take in the city. Here are 4bike-friendly cities having adopted this green mode of transport to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Montréal, Canada

Montréal has already established protected bike paths since the 1980s. BIXI is the city’s bike-sharing system with 9, 600 bikes and almost 800 stations. Cyclists can make their visit to the Tour de L’lle Montreal, a yearly bike ride where cyclists take to the streets for a day without any other vehicles being allowed on the roads.

Malmö, Sweden

Cycling in Malmö is enjoyable due to the relaxed and easy-going manner of most cyclists. The calming atmosphere makes it a great experience, even for nervous riders. A highly recommended bike route is from Ribersborg park to Limhamn Harbour, where riders can take a few good photos of the famous Oresund Bridge.

Beijing, China

In the 1970s, bicycles were the main mode of transportation for people in Beijing. However, dedicated (专用的) cycle paths for cyclists were limited. Only in May 2019, did the city launch its first specific cycle path. This achievement in cycling facility is worth a shout-out for a city with over 21 million people.

Bogota, Colombia

Bogota first introduced the concept of cycle path in 1974. The idea sees cars being banned from city roads every Sunday from 7 a.m.to 2 p.m., helping cyclists, runners and walkers exercise safely. Since then, the city has slowly but steadily expanded the program, including setting up dedicated cycle paths. As a result, Bogota now has 550km of bike paths and is the most bike-friendly city in Latin America.

1. What make(s)Montréal different from other cities?

A．A well-developed bike-sharing system.

B．The oldest protected bike paths.

C．An annual bicycle event.

D．The most calming effect on cyclists.

2. Which city will attract cyclists interested in photography?

A．Beijing.

B．Malmö.

C．Montréal.

D．Bogota.

3. What do Beijing and Bogota have in common?

A．Improvement in cycling facility.

B．Shift in primary means of transportation.

C．Regular investment in building bicycle paths.

D．Multiple specific cycle paths connecting districts.

7 . Intercity Sleeper Between London and Scotland

Most tickets may be used for travel by Sleeper, subject to availability; and a reservation in a two-berth cabin can be made for £25, except in the case of Solo and Special tickets, which include Sleeper reservations in the fare. The price includes early morning tea or coffee and biscuits. A continental or hot breakfast can be ordered if you wish.

Choose from a range of tickets to suit your journey.

A — SuperApex Only available for travel after 9 a. m. Book at least 2 weeks ahead and travel between Edinburgh or Glasgow and London for the unbeatable price of £59 return. This ticket is non-refundable unless the service is cancelled.
B — Apex A real bargain fare. Only £69 return between Edinburgh or Glasgow and London. Great value Sleeper travel available by booking at least a week before outward travel. Ticket refundable on payment of a 25% administrative charge.	E — Solo Treat yourself and enjoy exclusive use of a Standard cabin. Solo is an inclusive return travel ticket with Sleeper reservations for one or both directions. Outward and return reservations should be made at the time of booking. The journey must include al Saturday night away. £140—160 London to Edinburgh/Glasgow return.
C — SuperSaver Available right up to the day of travel and valid any day except these peak days: all Fridays, also 18—30 December, 31 March and 28 May. Departures between midnight and 2am count as previous day’s departures. London to Glasgow or Edinburgh £82.	F — Special Special is an inclusive return travel package for two people including sleeper reservations for one or both directions. It can mean savings for both of you. Outward and return reservations should be made at the time of booking. From £120.
D — Saver This flexible ticket is valid every day and can be bought on the day of travel. Your ticket allows standard class travel on any train between 10 a. m. and midnight. No seat reservations available. London to Glasgow or Edinburgh £95.	G — Standard Not the cheapest option but available up to the time of travel and valid for all trains and at all times. You are advised to turn up early for travel on a Friday.

1. Which following statements is NOT true about SuperApex?

A．This can only be booked up to one week before departure.

B．This is not available if you’ re travelling out between 8 a. m. and 9 a. m.

C．It’s the cheapest ticket available but there is a restriction on departure time.

D．If you decide not to travel after you have bought the ticket, you cannot get your money back.

2. If you want to travel with your friends, which type of train ticket is more cost-effective?

A．SuperSaver.

B．Saver.

C．Special.

D．Standard.

3. Which organization in the UK is most likely to issue the information above?

A．Tourism Bureau.	B．Transportation Bureau.
C．Advertising Bureau.	D．Finance Bureau.

8 .

Generally, if you have been delayed on a train journey, you may be able to claim compensation, but train companies all have different rules, so it can be confusing to work out what you’ re entitled to. The type of delay you can claim for depends on whether the train company runs a Delay Repay scheme or a less generous, older-style scheme.
Delay Repay is a train operator scheme to compensate passengers when trains are late, and the train company will pay out even if it was not responsible for the delay. The scheme varies between companies, but up to 2016 most paid 50 percent of the single ticket cost for 30 minutes’ delay and 100 percent for an hour. On the London Underground, you get a full refund for 15-minute delays.
Companies that do not use Delay Repay and still use the older scheme will not usually pay compensation if the problem is considered to be out of their control. But it is still worth asking them for compensation, as some may pay out. You are unlikely to get compensation for a delay if any of the following occur: ·Accidents involving people getting onto the line illegally ·Gas leaks or fires in buildings next to the line which were not caused by a train company ·Line closures at the request of the emergency services ·Exceptionally severe weather conditions ·Strike action
National Rail Conditions of Travel states that you are entitled to compensation in the same form that you paid for the ticket. Some train companies are still paying using rail vouchers, which they are allowed to do if you do not ask for a cash refund. Since 2016, rail passengers have acquired further rights for compensation through the Consumer Rights Act. This means that passengers could now be eligible for compensation due to: a severely overcrowded train with too few carriages available; a consistently late running service; and a service that is delayed for less than the time limit that applied under existing compensation schemes. However, in order to exercise their rights beyond the existing compensation schemes, for instance Delay Repay, and where the train operating company refuses to compensate despite letters threatening court action, passengers may need to bring their claims to a court of law.

1. The above information is mainly intended for__________.

A．international tourists in the UK	B．local residents in the UK
C．passengers claim for delayed train	D．potential travellers of the trains

2. What can be learned from the Delay Repay?

A．A train company will only provide compensation if it caused the delay.

B．The systems for claiming compensation vary from one company to another.

C．Underground and other train companies give the same amounts of money in compensation.

D．An increasing number of train companies are willing to pay compensation for problems they are not responsible for.

3. You cannot get compensation if __________.

A．you write letters of complaint

B．you forget to request cash refund

C．a delay is caused by a strike under the older scheme

D．a train company has received lots of complaints

9 . Direction: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. abolished             B. determining             C. entry                 D. eventually            E. exported F. facilitating            G. ideally                      H. inherited            I. relocation             J. shifting K. substantial

European Transport Systems

It is difficult to conceive of vigorous economic growth without an efficient transport system. Although modern information technologies can reduce the demand for physical transport by    1    teleworking and teleservices, the requirement for transport continues to increase. For passenger transport, the    2    factor is the spectacular growth in car use. The number of cars on European Union(EU)roads saw an increase of three million cars each year from 1990 to 2010, and in the next years the EU will see a further    3    increase in its fleet.

As far as goods transport is concerned, growth is due to a large extent to changes in the European economy and its system of production. In the last 20 years, as internal frontiers have been    4    , the EU has moved from a “stock” economy to a “flow“ economy.   This phenomenon has been emphasised by the    5    of some industries, particularly those which are labour intensive, to reduce production costs, even though the production site is hundreds or even thousands of kilometres away from the final assembly plant or away from users.

The strong economic growth expected in countries which are candidates for    6    to the EU will also increase transport flows, in particular road haulage traffic. In 1998, some of these countries already    7    more than twice their 1990 volumes and imported more than five times their 1990 volumes. And although many candidate countries    8    a transport system which encourages rail, the distribution between modes has tipped sharply in favour of road transport since the 1990s.

However, a new imperative—sustainable development—offers an opportunity for adapting the EU’s common transport policy. This objective, agreed by the Gothenburg European Council, has to be achieved by integrating environmental considerations into Community policies, and    9    the balance between modes of transport lies at the heart of its strategy. The ambitious objective can only be fully achieved by 2020, but proposed measures are nonetheless a first essential step towards a sustainable transport system which will    10    be in place in 30 years’ time.

10 . Suppose you find a bright yellow bike on a street corner in the city. You hop on (跨上) it and _______. But wait — isn’t this stealing? No, it isn’t._______ shouts, “Stop! Thief!” That is _______ this free ride is just fine with the city.

You _______ find hundreds of free yellow bikes in some US cities. The idea began in Portland, Oregon, in 1994. People saw a need for _______ transportation, and they wanted to help _______ pollution. So, to get citizens (市民)_______ their cars and onto pollution-free bikes, they _______ the Yellow Bike Project.

The _______ bikes are painted bright yellow and placed throughout the city. People can hop on the yellow bike and ride to run errands (短程差事), to work ________ to school. Then, they leave the bike for the ________ rider. There have been times when bikes have been stolen, but most people ________ the rules, because they think it is not wise to ________ the bike that’s already free.

Portland’s ________ was quickly loved by a lot of people. Within two years of its starts, similar programs were ________ in cities in six other states.

1.

A．drive away

B．ride away

C．ride back

D．run away

2.

A．No one

B．Someone

C．Anyone

D．Everyone

3.

A．whether

B．so

C．because

D．though

4.

A．have to

B．don’t have to

C．can’t

D．can

5.

A．expensive

B．crowded

C．free

D．common

6.

A．protect

B．control

C．make

D．bring

7.

A．out of

B．into

C．up

D．near

8.

A．ended

B．started

C．changed

D．refused

9.

A．public

B．private

C．clean

D．dirty

10.

A．but

B．as

C．until

D．or

11.

A．next

B．last

C．best

D．first

12.

A．break

B．make

C．discuss

D．follow

13.

A．buy

B．repair

C．produce

D．steal

14.

A．citizen

B．street

C．idea

D．school

15.

A．looked up

B．made up

C．put up

D．set up