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. |
| A．By bus. | B．By car. | C．On foot. |
| A．$8. | B．$18. | C．$80. |
| A．It’s noisy. | B．It’s expensive. | C．It has no enough rooms. |
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. |
| A．Beijing. | B．Malmö. | C．Montréal. | D．Bogota. |
| 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. |
3 . School buses are familiar to most people. However, Sam Balto, an elementary school teacher, creates a brand-new
Though popular in some areas, bike buses are still
Right now, Balto feels it’s
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| A．As for | B．Rather than | C．Regardless of | D．Apart from |
| A．operates | B．moves | C．appears | D．matches |
| A．agree | B．gather | C．return | D．begin |
| A．complex | B．necessary | C．practical | D．rare |
| A．hit | B．reminder | C．task | D．routine |
| A．upgrade | B．manage | C．continue | D．examine |
| A．indicates | B．witnesses | C．reflects | D．changes |
| A．understand | B．join | C．share | D．enjoy |
| A．consciously | B．freely | C．actively | D．naturally |
| A．aims | B．benefits | C．features | D．challenges |
| A．build up | B．draw on | C．get back | D．let out |
| A．uncertain | B．unsafe | C．inexpensive | D．inadequate |
| A．guidance | B．announcement | C．investment | D．permission |
| A．recommend | B．accompany | C．assist | D．follow |
4 . Electric cars are already greener than petrol cars in almost every part of the world today, according to researchers. They say electric vehicles are “a no-regret choice” even in places where power nets haven’t gone fully green.
Some previous comparisons suggested petrol cars produce lower net carbon emissions (净碳排放量) over their lifetime than battery- powered cars. Yet these analyses have often compared only two fixed models of cars.
Instead, the researchers from Radboud University looked at the average emissions across many classes of car to get a clearer global picture. It includes during its production, while it is being driven and when it is broken, for all the petrol and electric cars sold in 59 areas across the world in 2015. They connected with information of those areas in the following years and found that the electric vehicles are greener than the new petrol cars. Electric vehicles already have lower net carbon emissions in 53 of those 59 areas. Only in some countries that use coal heavily, such as India and Poland, are electric car emissions worse than those of petrol cars.
The researchers say that the differences between petrol and electric cars on the carbon emissions will grow bigger as power stations get greener. By 2030, they expect the carbon emissions of electric cars to be 20 percent lower than that in 2015, and 30 percent lower by 2050. The suggestions for governments are clear, says Knobloch.“There is no need to wait. Don’t be confused by all those different results out there. It’s a no-regret choice already.”
1. Why did the former comparison show petrol cars more greener?| A．It was too simple. |
| B．It had no scientific basis. |
| C．It lacked experimental evidence. |
| D．It lacked enough reference objects. |
| A．6. | B．53. | C．59. | D．112. |
| A．Petrol cars will be fully replaced. |
| B．The carbon emissions of electric cars will be zero. |
| C．Power stations will get huge advance technologically. |
| D．Petrol cars’ pollution will force people to buy electric cars. |
| A．To state the development of electric cars. |
| B．To tell readers how to choose an electric car. |
| C．To show electric cars are greener than petrol cars. |
| D．To state the differences between petrol and electric cars. |
5 . Slow down and take some time to explore the world and nourish your soul and brain by traveling.
Little Trains of the Pyrenees
Eight days from £1,049 per person—from May to September 2022
Enjoy the slow journey on the incredible Roses Express. Step aboard the Yellow Train in the Pyrenees. Travel in style on the Núria Valley Rack Railway. Relax on board the Red Train in the Pyrenees.
Includes
● Return by Eurostar from London to Paris
● Seven nights’ half board accommodation in Roses
Please note
The deposit (订金) of the room: £275
Scottish Highland Railways
Five days from £576 per person—from April to October 2022
Experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery as you enjoy journeys on three of Scotland’s most celebrated railways.
Includes
● Four nights’ dinner and bed, and Scottish breakfast accommodation at the Carrbridge Hotel
● Return flights to Scotland
Lake Como, St. Moritz & the Bernina Express
Eight days from £959 per person—from May to October 2022
Take one of the world’s great railway journeys to Switzerland’s most celebrated holiday hideaway. Spend a week on the shores of Lake Como and enjoy its elegant villas and glorious gardens—which have inspired artists and writers for generations.
Includes
● Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at your chosen hotel
● A ride on the Bernina Express
● Return flights to Milan
● Comfortable coach travel and transfers throughout
1. How much does a couple pay at most for a journey to the Pyrenees?| A．£2,648. | B．£1,918. | C．£1,427. | D．£2,373. |
| A．The Carrbridge Hotel. | B．The Núria Valley Rack Railway. |
| C．The Bernina Express to St. Moritz. | D．Villas and gardens near Lake Como. |
| A．They are all available in October. | B．They all design train-riding trips. |
| C．They all provide free accommodation. | D．They all include air tickets to the destination. |
6 . This week, Parisians have been treated to the sight of ecotaxis, transporting people up and down the river Seine. They are called SeaBubbles and are being tested ahead of the decision to introduce them into the Parisian transport network. The SeaBubble is still in its early testing period, using technological know-how from several industries. The boat sits in the water as the passengers get on and off but once the door is closed the boat starts moving at 12 kmh (7.5 mph) along the surface. It is 100% electric.
The foils(箔) they use are not new technology. They date back to 1898 and an Italian engineer called Enrico Forlanini. The Germans tested foil boats in the 1940s, the first hydrofoil ferry(水翼渡船) was used between Switzerland and Italy in the 1950s and by 1965, a hydrofoil boat was good enough for the James Bond baddie in Thunderball. What has changed, however, is the technology, which has improved to the point where it can now succeed in dealing with some of the shortcomings which prevented their widespread use.
The company has big goals; it wants to use the world’s waterways—and not roads—to transport people from A to B, and it wants to do so with “zero wave, zero emission(排放), zero noise.” The SeaBubbles would travel at the same speed as cars and the goal is to provide these at the same cost as a taxi, with customers ordering them through an app as they would an Uber.
Anders Bringdal, SeaBubbles CEO, told Associated Press that he hopes to change the way people move about cities. SeaBubbles are one more example of how shared public transport can change the mobility of large cities, much like shared bikes are now doing. People are increasingly looking to rivers as a means of moving around large cities to compete with the subway or buses—in London, travel cards are now accepted on river boats.
1. What do we know about the SeaBubble?| A．It has been used in Paris. | B．It moves as fast as a car. |
| C．It is under water when it moves. | D．It uses knowledge from other industries. |
| A．To give special importance to the breakthrough of foils. |
| B．To explain the reasons for creating the SeaBubble. |
| C．To point out the disadvantages of foils. |
| D．To show how the SeaBubble works. |
| A．To put traditional taxis out of business. |
| B．To work with Uber to transport more people. |
| C．To transport people on waterways worldwide. |
| D．To make environment-friendly inventions at low prices. |
| A．It may have an important place in public transport. |
| B．It has been widely accepted by many countries. |
| C．It will make the company world-famous. |
| D．It still needs more tests. |
7 . I got my first bike when I was nine years old. Jimmy, the bike, was my first love. I rode it everywhere. The suburb, the back lanes, the fields and forests, the river paths and swampland were far more exciting than any adventure novel or television series.
There’s nothing quite like the relationship between a child and his bicycle and the endless happiness two wheels and a pair of strong legs offer. No video or computer game can replace the liberation of being alone on a bicycle.
As parents, to deny children the simple pleasure of riding a bike is a failure of our responsibilities to raise independent and stable young citizens. We should offer our children a healthy alternative to hours in front of an addictive screen. Studies have shown that cycling promotes not only muscle growth but brain growth. Guess which country has children with the best mental health outcomes and is regularly the top of listings of the happiest young people. No surprise it’s the Netherlands, the unquestioned leader among industrial countries in encouraging bicycle use.
Our dependence on cars has degraded the public transport system, polluted our sky, led to the untimely death of thousands every year, and denied children safe access to their suburbs. A recent study found that 69% of children were accompanied to school. The same study found that a similar number of parents drove to work.
In some regions of Japan, when children start their first year of school, parents are expected to walk with them for the first few weeks, introducing them to residents and shopkeepers along the chosen route, letting the community take care of these children. However, driving children to school is proscribed. Children can choose to ride a bike or walk to school after they are familiar with the community, and it’s the community’s role to keep them safe.
Therefore, I strongly advise the government to provide better infrastructure (基础设施). Build separated cycle lanes, decrease speed limits, and design street scapes that favour people over cars. The results will be less pollution, quieter suburbs, a healthier population and, best of all, happy and independent children.
1. What can we infer about the author from the text?| A．He was addicted to computer games. |
| B．He liked taking adventurous trips in nature. |
| C．He had great fun exploring the outside by cycling. |
| D．He got his first birthday present at the age of nine. |
| A．To introduce his good way of raising independent children. |
| B．To illustrate the great influence riding has on mental health. |
| C．To stress the importance of being physically and mentally healthy. |
| D．To explain cycling does best in city development in the Netherlands. |
| A．Recommended. | B．Protected. | C．Delayed. | D．Forbidden. |
| A．By analyzing causes. | B．By listing examples. |
| C．By giving definitions. | D．By analyzing scientific data. |
