Beijing is facing severe (严重的) traffic problems."Roads are wider now, but traffic jams (堵塞) often happen every day. " Yuan, a Beijing taxi drivers said.
Beijing government is trying to do something to make traffic jams less. Before 2007, there were a few subway lines in Beijing. There was only line 1, line 2, line 13 and Batong Line. But now there is line 5, line 10, line 4, the airport fast -track and the Olympic branch line. And there will be 13 subway lines under construction in Beijing at the same time at the end of this year.
The opening of the new subway line is convenient to tourists. Before, arriving in Beijing, many visitors would usually take a taxi to interesting places of Beijing. Today, as soon as people get off the plane, they can take the Airport Express Line, going to different interesting places through the subway lines. The government also strives to open a new line each year from now until 2015. The subway of Beijing reached 300 kilometers in 2010 and it will reach 561 kilometers in 2015.
Miss Xiao, who lives in South Water Bridge and works at Hepingli, said that traveling by her car still took her at least one hour from home to work because of traffic jams. Now, because of the railway line 5, Miss Xiao can arrive at her office in less than haft an hour.
1.What are the trafc problems in Beijing now?
A．Drivers drive too fast. B．Roads are not wide enough.
C．Traffic jams often happen. D．Traffic lights are always broken.
2.What does the underlined phrase "under construction" mean in Chinese?
A．在学习 B．在建造中 C．在应用中 D．在控制中
3.Why is the opening of the new subway line convenient to tourists?
A．Because the new subway line is very interesting.
B．Because the new subway line's ticket is very cheap.
C．Because people in Beijing can cost less money than that before.
D．Because visitors can take the subway to many different interesting places.
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Visitors like to take a taxi in Beijing better.
B．The subway of Beijing will reach 300 kilometers in 2015.
C．There will be 15 subway lines in Beijing at the end of the year.
D．It takes Miss Xiao less time to get to her workplace by railway line 5.
5.What is the main idea of the passage?
A．People in Beijing invented high -speed trains.
B．Railway lines in Beijing only covers some areas.
C．Beijing welcomes visitors from different places.
D．Beijing government has done something to make traffic jams less.
Cloud 9 Bar
Do you want to enjoy a cocktail at one of the highest bar in Asia? If so, you can come to the 87th floor of the Jin Mao Tower. Here you'll find Cloud 9, the Grand Hyatt Hotel's bar. You can enjoy the delicious beef and the beautiful light music. It is a quiet place here.
Add: 87F Jin Mao Building, 88 Shi Ji Street, Putong
Lowest Cost: ￥ 88/person
Beer: ￥ 50/bottle
Time: Mon.--Sat. : 11:30 am--2am
Tel: 021 - 50471234
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Bar Rouge
Bar Rouge has a wide observation deck on the 8th Floor of it..You can overlook the Huangpu River and the skyscrapers on it. The decoration in the bar is in fashion and fantastic. And a long bar runs down the middle. Usually the door ticket is ~ 100. If there's a special activity, the prices are higher. The cocktails are very good here, and you can enjoy your party until daybreak at weekends. Add: 7F, Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, near Nanjing Road Time: Mon.--Thu. : 6 pm--2 am Fri.- Sat. : 6 pm until late Door ticket: ￥100 |
1.If you like to eat beef and enjoy light music, you can go to __
A．78F of the Jin Mao Tower B．Cloud 9 on the 87F of Jin Mao Tower
C．the highest bar in the world D．The Grand Hyatt Hotel on Nanjing Road
2.If you want to have a meal in Cloud 9, you must __
A．call 021 -50461334 B．drink more than two bottles of beer
C．spend more than 88 yuan D．go there before 8 o'clock in the morning
3.You can also__ while you are drinking in Bar Rouge.
A．watch TV B．have a dancing party
C．listen to the light music D．overlook the Huangpu River and skyscrapers
4.Tom wants to have his birthday party in Bar Rouge on Tuesday, he should go there__
A．after 6 pm B．between 5 pm--3 am
C．before 6 am D．between 11:30 am--2 am
5.According to the passages, which of the following is NOT true?
A．Both of the bars have cocktails.
B．Cloud 9 is much higher than Bar Rouge.
C．Both of the barswill rest on Sundays.
D．You have to buy door tickets if you go to either of the bars.
Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a term, or a year. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.
Why do it
Living in another country can help you to learn another language, and
about another culture. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more
about yourself. Overseas study may also look good on your future resume
(求职简历). Many companies today want employees who speak a second language, or have experiences living or working in another country.
Making the right choice
Once you decided to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right
country or school, ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay? How
long do I want to study abroad? Do I want to live with roommates, alone or somewhere else?
Getting ready to go
Get your passport and visa early! Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about
some common customs in the country that you are going to. Learn about the money. Bring some of it and a credit card with you.
Once you are there
After the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school and culture. When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write your feelings in a notebook.
1.Studying overseas can bring many people an exciting experience.
2.The experiences of living or working in another country can help you find a good job.
3.If you decide to study abroad, you should make the right choice first.
4.You have to get a passport and visa after you go abroad and learn English well.
5. Try to talk to your parents or return home when you feel sad or homesick.
I started learning to play pipa at the age of four. At that time,I was really 1 of pipa because the four strings always cut my fingers. The cuts were not deep 2 they were long, and they really hurt ! So my parents bought me a roll of tape to protect the 3 of my left hand.After a few days, however, I 4 the tape! When my mother found out the reason, she said 5 and bought a new roll of tape.I had only used the second roll for a few weeks 6 I lost it again! "You should try to play pipa without tape," my father said to me. But I cried and 7 another roll. My father agree and bought me another new roll.After a few months, I lost the third roll! Then the 8 , and then the fifth After this happened eight times, my mother got really 9 !"I won't buy you any more tape," she said to me. " Now you have to play pipa without tape
You must 10 it is carelessness that hurts your fingers!"
1.A. fond B. afraid C. proud
2.A. but B. and C. then
3.A. arms B. ears C. fingers
4.A. sold B. lost C. bought
5.A. nothing B. anything C. something
6.A. until B. after C. before
7.A. asked for B. worried about C. thought of
8.A. third B. fourth C. fifth
9.A. happy B. excited C. angry
10.A. expect B. forget C. remember
--Could you tell me ?
--Of course, yesterday afternoon.
A. how you came to Fuzhou
B. when you reached Fuzhou
C. how long you have lived in Fuzhou
--Have you improved your spoken English ？
--Yes, I have. I've ____ improved a lot.
A. yet; yet B. yet; already C. already ; yet
