Jim Sebastian, 50, is a transportation planner and manager of the District’s active transportation branch, which runs Capital Bikeshare and is responsible for trails, bike lanes (车道) and pedestrian planning.
You bike to work every day, right?
Not every day. But most days I bike for at least part of it. So I’ll Metro and then bike from NoMa down to Navy Yard on a Bikeshare bike.
Do you stop at all stop signs?
Of course.
When you’re driving a car, have you ever shouted or shaken your fist at a bicyclist?
No, I haven’t shouted at them, but I have taken into account the kind of frustration most drivers might feel behind a cyclist. But my position is that I respect their right to be on the road and try to give them as much space as possible.
Should bicyclists be required to have licenses?
No. I think that would really cut down on the convenience of bicycling. I don’t really think it makes sense and it would be a great burden for the government to try and license all riders. What we prefer is to establish policies and make it safer for everyone.
Would you support a one-day event where people can only walk or bike or take public transportation?
That would be nice, but it might be a bit of a challenge. What we saw on the Metro closure day was that on very short notice a lot of people found other ways to get to work, and that was exciting. We offered a free day membership on Bikeshare, and we had a lot of people try it for the first time. We had 149 people join or renew that day.
1.What can we infer about most drivers driving behind a cyclist?
A. They may feel annoyed and upset.
B. They stay far away from the cyclist.
C. They show great respect to the cyclist.
D. They make way for the cyclist politely.
2.What is Jim’s attitude to bicycle licensing?
A. Supportive. B. Cautious.
C. Negative. D. Doubtful.
3.On the Metro closure day_______.
A. people enjoy free Bikeshare membership
B. public transportation is unavailable
C. most people walk to work
D. people have one day off
4.What does the underlined word “pedestrian” in the first paragraph mean in Chinese?
A. 乘客 B. 顾客
C. 行人 D. 过路人
Traditionally, patients who want to improve their heart health have received four main suggestions from their doctors: Eat a healthy diet, get more exercise, quit smoking, and enjoy proper amounts of alcohol. Plenty of research backs up these four pieces of advice: Large studies have found that making improvements in these four areas lowers the chance of dying of heart disease by 67 percent.
But lately, researchers are starting to recognize that there should be five recommendations on that list, not just four. They’re discovering that getting enough sleep is a powerful health protector as well. When researchers include enough sleep in their studies as a fifth cardio-preventive behavior change, they find that it lowers the chance of dying of heart disease even more: Adding a good seven hours of sleep a night in addition to making positive changes in diet, exercise, smoking, and alcohol intake lowers the chance of dying of heart disease by 83 percent.
When that news started coming out, doctors began adding sleep onto their list of recommended health behavior changes. But as an expert in heart disease, I don’t think sleep belongs at the bottom of the list. I think it should be at the top. I believe that getting enough sleep – at least seven to eight hours per night for most people –is the most important health behavior change you can make to improve the health of your heart and your overall health.
Sure, I’d prefer that everyone make all of the big five lifestyle changes, but if I could only choose one, I’d pick sleep because when you are well-rested, you have more power to make the right choices about what you eat and drink, and you have more energy to exercise and kick bad habits such as smoking and overeating. But when you’re exhausted, everything in life is more difficult.
1.What does plenty of research show about the 4 common suggestions?
A. They should be reconsidered.
B. They are the best ways found so far.
C. They are not as helpful as expected.
D. They help improve people’s health.
2.What does the latest research show?
A. Various factors lead to good heart health.
B. Enough sleep contributes to good heart health.
C. Seven hours’ sleep is most important to the heart.
D. The chance of dying of heart disease has dropped.
3.How did the doctors react to the news on sleep?
A. They just ignored it.
B. They discussed it publicly.
C. They thought it made sense.
D. They totally changed their mind.
4.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A. What the importance of a healthy lifestyle is.
B. Why different factors need to work together.
C. What prevents people from living healthily.
D. Why the author makes sleep his No. 1 suggestion.
Mr. Omorogbe was originally set to graduate in 2014. But after a fight with his dad, he was “tossed out” on the street. Eventually, his grandmother took him in for a while, but with her working during the day, Omorogbe needed to care for his seriously ill grandfather. School eventually became too much, so he dropped out.
For many students across the country, circumstances like Omorogbe’s can derail (使偏离轨道) them the high-school-to-college track. In his case, Boston Public School’s Re-Engagement Center was able to connect him with EDCO Youth Alternative, a school that provides extra support to nontraditional and struggling students. He started in September 2016 and will have his diploma in hand by May.
“I have my counselor (指导教师) who calls me every day. If I miss school for two or three days, she’ll call me, and ask, ‘Are you OK?’ ” says Omorogbe. “During the vacations, she’ll call me; for my birthday, she’ll bake me a cake.”
Ten years ago, Boston high school students like Omorogbe were far less likely to get their diploma. In 2007, the city’s graduation rate was 59 percent. This year, in 2017, the number of Boston students who graduated in four years hit a record high of 72.4 percent. Statewide, the graduation rate inched up to a record 87.5 percent from 87.3 percent last year, according to state figures.
“You’re seeing gradual progress,” says Paul Reville, a professor at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education and former Secretary of education for Massachusetts. “We’re dealing with one of the most important problems that we have in education these days, which is people dropping out without a high school education and having no place to go in our economy.”
Education experts say Boston’s record graduation rate was particularly encouraging because of the gains by the city’s African-American and Latino students in the last decade – 13.6 and 16.5 percentage points respectively.
But with roughly 5,500 kids across the state still dropping out of high school every year, professor Reville and others admit that Massachusetts, widely recognized as having the nation’s leading education system, still has a long way to go.
1.Why did Omorogbe drop out of school?
A. He had a poor family. B. He had no interest in his studies.
C. He was seriously injured in a fight. D. He had to take on the role of a carer.
2.What does Omorogbe think of his counselor?
A. She’s strict. B. She’s kind-hearted.
C. She’s open-minded. D. She’s knowledgeable.
3.Which of the following is TRUE about Boston’s high school graduation rate?
A. It reached a record 87.5 percent this year.
B. There has been a rise of over 10 percent in 10 years.
C. This year’s figures show a sharp increase over last year’s.
D. Less than half of the students could graduate 10 years ago.
4.What’s the best title for the text?
A. The success story of Mr. Omorogbe
B. Boston students are regaining their confidence
C. The important role high school education plays
D. Reforms have given fresh hope to struggling students
Mary Berry Cooks
The nation’s best-loved home cook invites you to share the secrets of her favourite dishes. Mary Berry Cooks features an all-new collection of 100 mouth-watering, simple recipes for any occasion. From delicious dinners such as Slow-Roast Shoulder of Lamb or Cottage Pie with Dauphinoise Potato Topping to special summer lunches as Fiery Red Rice Salad and Summer Pudding, this is the perfect kitchen companion.
B10062 Hardback 320 pages
￡20.00 ￡16.99
The Wipers Times
The Wipers Times, the well-known trench (战壕) newspaper of the First World War, is a unique record of life on the Front Line. With an extraordinary mix of black humor and funny ads, this edition enables you to experience the spirit of the trenches from the safety of your armchair.
B10120 Hardback 388 pages
￡9.99 ￡7.99
Computing for Seniors
This leading computer guide explains in easy steps how to use the Internet, email, Skype and online shopping, plus how to manage your computer settings safely and securely. Updated for Windows 8 and for Office 2013, it also sets out to make Tablet PCs, touchscreens and apps easier to be used, to give you confidence in your computing skills.
B10133 Paperback 240 pages
￡10.99 ￡9.99
Philip’s Complete Road Atlas Britain and Ireland
Voted Britain’s clearest and most detailed road atlas (地图集) in a consumer survey, Philip’s Complete Road Atlas Britain and Ireland contains 160 pages of road maps and clearly marked service areas. It also includes 10 big city approach maps and 64 extra-detailed town and city plans.
B10132 Paperback 248 pages
￡14.99 ￡9.99
1.If you’re interested in the war years, you may choose___________.
A. B10062 B. B10133
C. B10132 D. B10120
2.Which of the following can be a guide for travelers?
A. Philip’s Complete Road Atlas Britain and Ireland. B. Mary Berry Cooks.
C. Computing for Seniors. D. The Wipers Times.
3.The text is probably taken from__________.
A. a travel guide B. a textbook
C. an advertisement D. a book review
Different Manners in Different Countries
Countries | Good Manners | Ill-mannered |
China | knock at the door | not |
China | not sit before asked | sit |
1. | receive sth.with two hands | 2. |
3. | before you enter a house， take off your shoes | not take off shoes |
European countries | not take off even dirty | ＼ |
Malay | leave a little showing you have had enough | 4. |
5. | finish food | ＼ |
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What had struck Mozambique?
A. A flood.
B. An earthquake.
C. A hurricane.
2.What has the WHO warned?
A. The skies over Mozambique have been too busy.
B. Medical services have not been available.
C. Malaria has risen sharply.
3.For how long have some people not received fresh water or food?
A. Less than a week.
B. A week.
C. Over a week.
