My motivation for starting our family tradition of reading in the car was purely selfish: I could not bear listening to A Sesame Street Christmas for another 10 hours. My three children had been addicted to this cassette on our previous summer’s road trip.
As I began to prepare for our next 500-mile car trip, I came across a book Jim Trelease’s The Read Aloud Handbook. This could be the answer to my problem. I thought. So I put Roald dahl’s James and the Giant Peach into my bag. When I began to read aloud the tale of the boy who escapes the bad guys by hiding inside a giant peach, my three kids argued and wrestled in their seats. But after several lines, they were attracted into the rhythm of the words and began to listen.
We soon learned that the simple pleasure of listening to a well-written book makes the long miles pass more quickly. Sometimes the books we read became highlights of the trip. I read wilson Rawls’s Summer of the Monkeys as we spent two days driving to the beach. We arrived just behind the power crews restoring (恢复) electricity after a tropical storm. The rain continued most of the week, and the beach was covered with oil washed up by the storm. When we returned home, I asked my son what he liked about the trip. He answered without hesitation, “The book you read in the car.”
Road trips still offer challenges, even though my children now are teenagers. But we continue to read as we roll across the country. And I m beginning to see that reading aloud has done more than help pass the time. For at least a little while, we are not shut in our own electronic worlds. And maybe we’ve started something that will pass on to the next generation.
1.Why did the author start reading in the car?
A. She wanted to have a better journey. B. She wanted to keep a family tradition
C. Her children were addicted to music. D. She wanted to kill the time.
2.How did the children react after the author read a few lines?
A. They kept quarelling. B. They hid themselves.
C. They soon settled down. D. They continued to fight in their seats.
3.What can we learn about the author and her family’s trip to the beach?
A. They were caught in a storm. B. They enjoyed reading on the road.
C. They had a good time on the beach. D. They thought it had passed too quickly.
4.Which can be the best title for the text?
A. Better Reading than Traveling B. Books that Changed My Children
C. Road Trips Full of Challenges D. Reading Makes Great Road Trips
In the winter months the temperature in most of Canada usually stays below 0℃. However, in some parts of Canada, such as southern British Columbia, the temperature rarely goes below 0℃. In most areas where people live, snow will be on the ground from mid-December to mid-March. Though Canada’s winter may be much colder and longer than you are used to, it can be very enjoyable. For many Canadians, being active in winter is an important part of enjoying life. There are many outdoor winter activities, including skiing, ice fishing, walking, and skating. Joining in one of these activities may help you appreciate winter and enjoy your time outside in the snow.
Dressing for winter
During winter in Canada, you will need warm clothing. If possible, arrive with these items or be prepared to buy them soon after your arrival. You will need:
☆ a warm waterproof boots ☆ a scarf for your neck
☆ a hat that covers your ears ☆ gloves for your hands
☆ thick winter coats, pants and sweaters
Layers keep you warm
It’s a good idea to layer your clothing by, for example, wearing a T-shirt and a sweater underneath a jacket. If you become too hot, it’s always easier to remove a piece of clothing than to add another. On the West Coast, prepare to dress for cool rainy or snowy weather. You will need:
☆ a warm waterproof coat ☆ waterproof hats
☆ an umbrella ☆ rain boots or snow boots
Learn more about weather and seasons across Canada. You can also contact Related Links. for example, an immigrant-serving organization in the community where you live for more information about dressing for winter.
1.What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?
A. To tell about the details about Canada. B. To show many outdoor winter activities.
C. To introduce the daily life of Canadians. D. To encourage you to enjoy winter in Canada.
2.If you spend a winter in Canada, you ll prepare the following EXCEPT ________.
A. an umbrella and sunglasses B. thick winter coats and pants
C. waterproof hats and coats D. snow boots and gloves
3.In which part of a newspaper can you find this passage?
A. Business. B. Sports C. Tourism D. Health
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.where is the little library?
A. On the top floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the first floor.
2.Which place should the listeners get to at the end of the tour?
A. The theater. B. The Education Center. C. The information desk.
3.Why does the speaker suggest the elders not visit the ship the Vampire?
A. It is dangerous. B. It s hard for them to climb. C. It has too many visitors.
4.What can the visitors see in the Leisure Gallery?
A. A video show. B. Australians life by the sea. C. Some australian artists.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How long is East Street Market open a day?
A. 5 hours B. 8 hours C. 9 hours
2.What does the man say about the Leather Lane Market?
A. It opens only on weekdays.
B. It is near Castle Station.
C. It offers lunch
3.what does the woman like about the Brixton Market?
A. The vegetables. B. The position. C. The price.
4.Where should the woman go to buy presents?
A. East Street Market. B. Leather Lane Market. C. Carmen Hight Market
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When does the man have to reach Paris?
A. By 21st. B. By 24th. C. By 31st.
2.Where is the man now?
A. In france. B. In england. C. In america.
3.How will the man pay?
A. By cheque. B. In cash. C. By card.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What are the speakers doing?
A. Planning a trip. B. Cleaning the closet. C. Arranging the suitcases.
2.How does the woman feel about the man’s work?
A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Puzzled.
