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If you haven’t heard or seen anything about Road Rage in the last few months, you’ve probably been avoiding the media. There have been countless stories about this new and scary phenomenon, considered a type of aggressive driving. You have most likely encountered aggressive driving or Road Rage recently if you drive at all. While drunk driving remains a critical problem, the facts about aggressive driving are surely as disturbing. For instance, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Association, 41,907 people died on the highway last year. Of those deaths, the agency estimates that about two-thirds were caused at least in part by aggressive driving behavior. Why is this phenomenon occurring more than ever now, and why is it something that seemed almost nonexistent a few short years ago? Experts have several theories, and all are probably partially correct. One suggestion is sheer overcrowding. In the last decade, the number of cars on the roads has increased by more than 11 percent, and the number of miles driven has increased by 35 percent. However, the number of new road miles has only increased by 1 percent. That means more cars in the same amount of space; and the problem is magnified（增强） in urban areas. Also, people have less time and more things to do. With people working and trying to fit extra chores and activities into the day, stress levels have never been higher. Stress creates anxiety, which leads to short tempers. These factors, when combined in certain situations, can spell Road Rage. You may think you are the last person who would drive aggressively, but you might be surprised. For instance, have you ever yelled out loud at a slower driver, sounded the horn long and hard at another car, or sped up to keep another driver from passing? If you recognize yourself in any of these situations, watch out! Whether you are getting angry at other drivers, or another driver is visibly upset with you, there are things you can do to avoid any major conflict. If you are easily influenced by Road Rage, the key is to discharge your emotion in a healthy way. If you are the target of another driver’s rage, do everything possible to get away from the other driver safely, including avoiding eye contact and getting out of their way. 1.The first sentence in Para. 1 implies that ______. A. one may be angered by media reports and wants to avoid them B. the media invented the term “Road Rage” only a few months ago C. Road Rage has received much media coverage in the last few months D. people not interested in the media know little about recent happenings 2.The underlined word “spell” in Para. 3 means ________. A. relieve B. cause C. spread D. prevent 3.Which of the following characterizes aggressive driving? A. Talking while driving. B. Driving at high speed. C. Sounding the horn when passing. D. Shouting at another driver. 4.The last paragraph is intended to _________. A. tell people how to deal with Road Rage B. inform people how aggressive drivers could be C. show people how to control themselves when angry D. warn people against eye contact with another driver
Andy loved the first grade. He loved his teacher，Mrs.Parks. He loved playing games on the playground. He loved learning about dinosaurs and the solar system (恐龙和太阳系)． Every morning Andy’s mother dropped him off in front of his school on South Street. One foggy morning，the traffic was so bad on South Street that she decided to drop him off behind the school. Andy walked for about ten minutes and got to the gate. He held the icy handle，but it didn’t move！Using both hands，he tried his hardest and finally the gate opened. After Andy closed the gate behind him，he looked in the direction of the teaching building. But all he could see was fog. He got to the spot where the slide had always been，but it was not there.“The slide is gone！” he cried. He walked a little more to look for the swings，but they were not where they had always been.“The swings are gone！” he cried again. Andy kept walking. He was so anxious to see the school that he fell and landed on the ground. He still couldn’t see the school. A terrible thought appeared in his head.“The school is gone！” he cried sadly. No more games with Jennie，Angel and Dillon，he thought. No more reading about dinosaurs. No more watching videos on the solar system... Suddenly the boy saw something up ahead.“It’s Jennie！”he shouted. Then he saw the outline of a school building. His school was still there！He was full of excitement! “Hi，Jennie！” he stood up and caught up with the girl.“I couldn’t see the school. I thought it was gone.” Jennie just laughed.“You’re so silly.” “What happened to the slide and the swings？” Andy asked. “We will have new playground equipment today，” Jennie answered.“The old equipment was taken away last night. Don’t you remember Mrs. Parks telling us about it yesterday？” “I guess I forgot，” Andy said，smiling.“Anyway，I’m glad the school is here.” 1.It can be concluded from the passage that________． A．Andy’s mother might feel sorry for her son B．Andy was a boy who loved school very much C．many students would be late for school on that foggy day D．Jennie did well in learning and was interested in nature 2.Andy cried the second time probably because________． A．he couldn’t play on the slide any more B．he carelessly fell down on the ground C．it was too cold for him to walk a long way D．he didn’t find the swings where they had been 3.Why didn’t Andy see the school building before he met Jennie? A．Because his eyesight was not very good. B．Because he went in the wrong direction. C．Because there was heavy fog that morning. D．Because he was not concentrated then. 4.According to the passage，when Andy began his class that day he would________． A．still feel confused B．have a nice day C．miss his mother D．behave badly
One night, as Diaz stepped off the train and onto a nearly empty platform, a teenage boy approached and pulled out a knife. “He wanted my money, so I just gave him my wallet and told him, ‘Here you go ’” Diaz says. As the teen began to walk away, Diaz told him, “Hey, wait a minute. You forgot something. If you’re going to be robbing people for the rest of the night, you might as well take my coat to keep you warm.” The robber looked at him puzzled, saying, “Why are you doing this?” Diaz replied, “If you’re willing to risk your freedom for a few dollars, then you must really need the money. I mean, all I wanted to do was get dinner and if you really want to join me…..” Diaz says he and the teen went into a diner and sat in a booth. “The manager comes by, the dishwashers come by, the waiters come by to say hi,” Diaz says. The kid said, “You know everybody here. Do you own this place?” “No, I just eat here a lot,” Dias said. “But you’re even nice to the dishwasher,” he said. Diaz replied, “Well, haven’t you been taught you should be nice to everybody?” “Yeah, but I didn’t think people actually behaved that way,” the teen said. When the bill arrived, Diaz said, “You’re going to have to pay for this bill because you have my money and I can’t pay for this. So if you give me my wallet back, I’ll gladly treat you.” The teen returned it immediately. “I gave him $20…. I figure maybe it’ll help him.” Diaz says he asked for something in return--- the teen’s knife--- “and he gave it to me.” Afterwards, when Diaz told his mother what happened, she said, “You’re the type of kid that if someone asked you for the time, you gave them your watch.” “I figure, you know, if you treat people right, you can only hope that they treat you right. It’s as simple as it gets in this complicated world.” 1.What did Diaz do to the teen? A. He gave the teen a new wallet B. He treated the teen to dinner C. He gave his coat to the teen D. He bought the teen’s knife 2.From the passage we can infer that the boy _______. A. expressed his gratitude for Diaz’s kindness B. gave up the idea of robbing in the end C. wasn’t taught how to be nice to everybody D. gave the knife to Diaz in return for his forgiveness 3.As for what Diaz did, his mother showed an attitude of _______. A. anger B. concern C. criticism D. praise 4.By telling the story of Diaz, the author intends to tell us ______. A. to keep calm in danger B. not to go out alone at night C. to treat others kindly D. not to harm others on purpose
A Love Note to My Mom When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled (T台展示) for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling 36 in your life. Little did I know you were 37 every penny you earned to go to 38 school. I cannot thank you enough for 39 you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I wandered into the dining room where you were buried 40 piles of law books. I was 41 . Why were you doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for 42 ? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’t know Moms 43 be lawyers too. You smiled and said, “In life, you can do anything you want to do.” As young as I was, that statement kept 44 in my ears. I watched as you faced the 45 of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a 46 and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you 47 . With your words of wisdom in my 48 mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world 49 . I set out to live my life filled with 50 , seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements. Your words became my motto. I 51 found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) 52 one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I gained strength every time I said, “Yes, I’ll try that.” Encouraged by your 53 , I have forged ahead(毅然前行) with my life’s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and 54 meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’m 55 it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live. 1.A. found B. played C. kept D. provided 2.A. saving B. making C. donating D. receiving 3.A. business B. fashion C. law D. medical 4.A. what B. that C. which D. where 5.A. at B. to C. upon D. under 6.A. amused B. worried C. puzzled D. disappointed 7.A. roles B. tests C. positions D. shows 8.A. must B. ought to C. need D. could 9.A. ringing B. blowing C. falling D. beating 10.A. choices B. chances C. challenges D. changes 11.A. professor B. doctor C. reporter D. model 12.A. in danger B. in action C. in trouble D. in charge 13.A. weak B. powerful C. youthful D. empty 14.A. came back B. closed down C. went by D. opened up 15.A. hope B. hardship C. harmony D. sadness 16.A. constantly B. shortly C. hardly D. nearly 17.A. and B. but C. or D. for 18.A. description B. statement C. praise D. introduction 19.A. secretly B. curiously C. carelessly D. eagerly 20.A. doing B. considering C. correcting D. reading
What he wants is _______ his mother as quickly as he can; and what he must do is ____ to the hospital at once． A．to see; going B．to see; go C．see; to go D．see; go
—How did you find your visit to the Summer Palace yesterday? —_________．I got separated from my 80-year-old grandparents A．It couldn’t be better B．I have no idea C．Good luck to me D．It couldn’t be worse
You job here is only ______, for you will be removed from it when we have a proper post for you A．original B．accurate C．initial D．temporary
The good thing about children is that they ______ very easily to new environments． A．attain B．allocate C．adapt D．adopt
——I can’t _______ another task, now I have more than I can do． —— In this way, I will ask someone else． A．take on B．take over C．take up D．take off
It is you, I think, rather than your wife, _________ to blame for your son’s bad behavior at school． A．that is B．who is C．that should D．who are
As is known to all, Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city in the world, ______． A．Paris is the largest B．Paris the largest C．Paris to be the largest D．Paris be the largest
I _______ have been more than six years old when the accident happened． A．shouldn’t B．couldn’t C．mustn’t D．needn’t
Men usually go straight to ________ they want and leave quickly when shopping． A．What B．which C．where D．that
In the reading-room, we found Winifred ____at a desk, with her attention _____on a novel． A．sitting; fixing B．seating; fixed C．sitting; fixed D．seated; fixing
In the questionnaire, the subjects are questioned whether they____banning cars in the city centre． A．agree B．comment C．advocate D．conduct
____ to give up smoking, he threw away his _____ cigarettes． A．Determined; remained B．Determined; remaining C．Determining; remaining D．Determining; remained
By the time he retires, professor Baker _____ for almost forty years． A．will have taught B．had taught C．has taught D．is teaching
I would appreciate ______, to be frank, if the goods could be delivered as soon as possible． A．you B．that C．it D．myself
Mr．White, who comes from ____ European country, has formed _____habit of attending ____ church on Sundays． A．an; /; the B．a; a; a C．an; the; / D．a; the; /
上周你校同学举行了一场英语辩论会。辩论的题目是：“是否应该发展核电站？”参加辩论的A组和B组的同学意见截然不同。请根据下表提供的信息，给某杂志社写一篇英语短文，客观地介绍辩论的情况。开头已经给出。
注意： 1. 100字左右; 2．不得逐字 翻译。 核电站nuclear power station 太阳能solar energy
Many people catch a cold in the springtime or fall. It makes us wonder… if scientists can send a man to the moon, why can't they find a cure for the common cold? The answer is easy. There are actually hundreds of kinds of cold viruses out there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn't a cure for each one. When a virus attacks your body, your body works hard to get rid of it. Blood rushes to your nose and cause a block in it. You feel terrible because you can't breathe well, but your body is actually eating the virus. Your temperature goes up and you get a fever, but the heat of your body is killing the virus. You also have a runny nose to stop the virus from getting into your cells. You may feel miserable, but actually your wonderful body is doing every- thing it can to kill the cold. Different people have different cures for Colds. In the United States and some other countries, for example, people might eat chicken soup to make themselves" feel better. Some people take hot baths and drink warm liquids (流汁). Other people take medicine to stop Various symptoms (症状) of colds. There is one interesting thing to note" some scientists say taking medicines when you have a cold is actually bad for you. The virus stays in you longer because your body doesn't have a way to fight it and kill it. Bodies can do an amazing job on their own. There is a joke, however, on taking medicine when you have a cold. It goes like this: It takes about one week to get over a cold if you don't take medicine, but it takes only seven days to get over a cold if you take medicine.
When I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was badly crippled (跛脚), and when we would walk together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would stare, I would be ashamed of the unwanted attention. If ever noticed or bothered, he never let on. It was difficult to walk together—and because of that, we didn’t say much as we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace. I will try to follow you.” Our usual walk was to or from the subway, which was how he got to work. He went to work sick, and even in bad weather. He almost never missed a day, and would make it to the office even if others could not. It was a matter of pride for him. When snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk, even with help... Such times my sister or I would pull him through the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y., on a child’s sleigh to the subway entrance. Once there, he would try to grasp handrail until he reached the lower steps that the warmer tunnel air kept ice free. In Manhattan the subway station was the basement of his office building, and he would not have to go outside again until we met him in Brooklyn on his way home. www.7caiedu.cn When I think of it now, I am surprised at how much courage it must have taken for a grown man to suffer from shame and disability. And I am also surprised at how he did it—without bitterness or complaint. He never talked about himself as an object of pity, not did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a “good heart”, and if he found one, the owner was good enough for him. Now that I am older, I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people, even though I still don’t know exactly what a “good heart” is. But I know the times I don’t have one myself. He has been away for many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my reluctance to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was, how unworthy I was, how I regretted it. I think of him when I complain about my troubles, when I am envious of another’s good fortune, when I don’t have a “good heart”. 1.How did the man treat his father when he was young?
2.As a disabled man, his father____.
3.What does the underlined word “reluctance” mean in the article? It means ____.
4.How did the father get to work usually?
The income gap between China's rural and urban residents(居民) has continued to widen during the past few years in spite of rapidly rising rural incomes, Agricultural Minister Sun Zhengcai said here on Wednesday. The income ratio(比率) between urban and rural residents was 3.28:1 in 2006, against 3.23:1 in 2003, said Sun in his report on the promotion of building a new countryside in 2007. Sun also said the net income of rural residents in different regions also varied widely. The income gap is only one of several problems in rural areas, according to Sun's report. While listing the achievements in rural areas in recent years, Sun believed that rural development still followed behind urban development. "We have bigger pressure to ensure the supply of major agricultural products such as grain," he said. "China's urbanization(都市化) has been speeded up and more rural residents have gone to urban areas," he said. "In this case, more agricultural producers become farm produce consumers, which created more pressure for supply," he said. Another problem facing China's agricultural development is inadequate application of science and technology. "Only 30 percent of scientific and technological achievements have been applied to agricultural production, which is 40 percentage points lower than developed countries," he said. Despite increased government spending in rural areas, the infrastructure(基础下部组织) is still poor and easily hit by disasters. According to Sun, the government spent 431.8 billion yuan ($59.15 billion) on agriculture, rural areas and farmers this year, an increase of 80.1 billion yuan over the previous year. China set aside 11.38 billion yuan to promote a new rural cooperative medical care system and 27.98 billion yuan to support the new compulsory education mechanism in rural area to ensure that all citizens shared the fruits of China's reform and opening-up, Sun said. 1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
2.Can you infer the meaning of the underlined words in paragraph 5?
3.How much is spent on agriculture, rural areas and farmers the previous year?
4.Which is NOT the problem in rural areas?
A common misconception (误解) -about scholarships is that they are only available for the smartest students with the highest GPAs. However, this just isn't even close to true. There are scholarships out there for every type of student seeking a college education. Let's take a look at each type a bit more in depth. Academic Scholarships Academic scholarships are also often referred to as merit (优点) scholarships, though a merit scholarship can mean anything that has some level of contest to it. These are fox; the students with the 4.0 GPAs, the years as a part of several extracurricular (课外的) activities and the well- rounded applications. They typically have the highest payouts and are considered very well- known as they are often national awards. Athletic Scholarships For students with strong academics (学业的) and physical skills, athletic scholarships are the way to go. There is practically a scholarship for every single sport, from volleyball to football; gymnastics to cheerleading. So, if you are good at anything physical, you should definitely pursue an athletic scholarship. Scholarships for Minorities There are also many scholarships for minorities available. Some of these are general and for "all minorities as a collective whole, while others are intended for individual ethnic (种族的) groups. It is also a good idea to apply for a minority scholarship if you are part of fully of a certain ethnicity. You will get to represent your culture and possibly win money -- what more could you ask for? Scholarships for Women As with the scholarships for minorities above, there are also scholarships specifically for women. Since colleges were dominated (主宰) by men for many years, scholarships have been created for strong, career-minded women that need assistance paying for college expenses. If you are female, it is strongly recommended you pursue a scholarship for women. Moreover, scholarships for women are typically available in just about any field. Be specific! 1.In the author's opinion, ______.
2.Tom does well in his lessons and is especially good at sports. The best scholarship he can apply for ______.
3.Alice is an Indian -American. She prefers to study her own culture and something about ethnology (民族学). Then she'd better apply for ______.
4. How many scholarships are intended for all ethnic students?
Dr. Julie Coulton, a British psychologist, focuses her research on the extraordinary function of the play in the physical and spiritual development of children and Martti Bergson from the University of Helsinki shows that playing outside, in the open air, contributes to a better development of the brain. Thus parents must encourage their children to spend as much time as possible in the open air, and at the same time, to ask schools and kindergartens to assure the small a playground outside. Recent statistics (数据) and studies show an alarming increase of the number of hours spent by children in front of the TV and the computer and a decrease of the time spent outside. As a consequence more and more children suffer from eye problems and have to wear glasses. Also the problem of fatness among children concerns many parents who don't know what to do anymore to make their children eat healthy and balanced. Children need a space where to develop their creativity mid parents should encourage them all the time. Too many rules hold back the child's personality and creativity and prevent them to develop the desire to know, to find out, to learn. If you tell your child so many times: "Don't do that, don't mess the room, don't go there ...", he will lose the desire to do something, anything. Parents must watch their children without suffocating (窒息) them. Should you consider they mustn't do that or this, you have to logically explain them your reasons and they will understand. Through playing a child learns how to communicate, how to take decisions. Playing is connected to the intellectual, emotional and social progress of the child. Playing lets your children learn how to express his feelings. 1.What is worrying the scientists is that ______.
2.Children who watch TV or surf the Internet too much may suffer all the following EXCEPT .
3.The author advises us ______.
4.Which would be a best title for this passage?
Shanghai-More Shanghai people are renting cars to travel over the coming National Day holiday, Tom reported today. Most cars in large local car-rental companies such as Yongda, Anji and Dazhong are leased（出租）so far with the Buick Sport Utility Vehichle (SUV) in high demand. Santana and Jetta were previously the most popular car models rented by Shanghai people for travel, while the high-end Buick models have generated great interest among locals renting cars these years. However, the rent on a Buick GL or GS model is between 650 yuan and 750 yuan a day, nearly double those of the Santana and Jetta cars. Compared with Santana, Buick looks better, has greater capabilities and is safer and more comfortable, said a car leaser. “I don’t mind paying a higher cost for a Buick to enjoy the holiday,” he said. SUV cars are very popular in the car renting market, according to some car rental firms. “All the 31 Buick GL8SUV cars were leased out several days ago,” said an employee with the Shanghai Yongda Car Rental Co. Local people are more inclined (倾向于) to go travel with groups of friends, so SUV cars are a better choice, said an industry analyst (分析家). Moreover, SUV car are safer on rugged and rough roads, the analyst said. According to the data, most people rented cars for seven days; a less number rented them for two or three days. 1.What’s the best title for the passage ?
2.According to the passage we can see SUV is ________.
3.At present for how much money can you rent a Santana or Jetta for a day ?
4.Why do many people choose SUV cars for their holidays ?
The passengers on the bus watched sympathetically as the attractive young woman with the white cane（杖，手杖） made her way carefully up the steps. She 36 the driver and, using her hands to feel the 37 of the seats, walked down and found the 38 which the driver had told her was empty. Then she settled in. It had been a year since Mary, 34, 39 a medical misdiagnosis (误诊), was suddenly thrown into a world of 40 . Mark, her husband, was an Air Force officer and he loved Mary with all his heart. He 41 her how to rely on her other 42 , specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and 43 to adapt herself to the new environment. He helped her befriend（友好对待） the bus drivers who could 44 for her, and save her a seat. 45 , Mary decided that she was ready to try the 46 on her own. Monday morning, she said good-bye and for the first time, they went their 47 ways. On Friday morning, Mary took the bus to work as usual. As she was 48 the bus, the driver said, “Boy, I 49 envy you.” Mary had no 50 what the driver was talking about, and asked, “What do you 51 ?” The driver answered, “You know, every morning for the 52 week, a fine-looking gentleman 53 a military uniform has been standing across the corner 54 you as you get off the bus. He 55 you cross the street safely and he watches until you enter your office building. You are one lucky lady.” Tears of gratitude poured down Mary’s cheeks.
— Mum, I won first place in the competition. — ______
It is said that by 2010 there will be ______530 million tourists entering Tibet each year.
When he was in America, he went on a journey ______ to see Yellow Stone Park.
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