A city in California has got some new buses. They cost $490,000 each. The new buses are different from the old ones. These new buses are better for the environment. They are called hybrid (混合动力的) buses. They run on diesel (柴油的) and electric power. This will help keep the air cleaner.
The man drove the new bus on Wednesday and noticed a difference right away. “I get to have clean air for a change”, said driver Melvin Day. “I’m smelling diesel all day long when I drive the old ones.”
The company that builds the buses had many good things to say about them. For example, they said they use a lot less fuel (燃料). They also said that they are 90% cleaner for the environment. The buses are very quiet, too.
The buses have a diesel engine in the back and batteries (电池) on top. When the engine starts up, it is powered by electricity. Then the diesel power takes over.
Over time the city would like to use the new hybrid buses instead of all 50 of their buses. They hope to do this over the next three years. The city will give money to help buy the new kind of buses.
One other bit of good news: the price of the bus ticket will not rise because of the new buses.
1.Why are the new buses better for the environment?
A. Because they’re cheaper than the old ones.
B. Because they are very quiet.
C. Because they run on diesel and electric power.
D. Because they are new.
2.Which one is NOT TRUE about the new buses?
A. They use a lot less fuel.
B. They can drive faster than the old ones.
C. They will help keep the air cleaner.
D. The buses are very quiet.
3.How many buses does the city have now?
A. 490. B. 90.
C. 45. D. 50.
4.Which one is TRUE about this article?
A. The driver liked the new buses very much.
B. The new buses don’t use fuel at all.
C. The city will replace the old buses in a year.
D. The price of bus ticket will be high.
5. What is the best title for the article?
A. The New Cars. B. Electric Buses.
C. The Advantages of Electric Buses. D. Buying New Buses.
Eating habits are different in many countries. The Chinese have a saying, “Eat good things for breakfast, eat a big meal for lunch, but eat less at dinner.” Many Americans agree that one should start the day with a good breakfast, but their ideas about lunch and dinner are different.
Most Americans only give themselves a short time for lunch. So they eat a small meal. After work they will have more time to eat a big dinner. Also a quiet dinner at home with all the family members talking about their day is a way to rest after a long, hard day of work.
Eating at restaurant is also different. In China, people like to talk and laugh while eating. Very often you can hear people talking and laughing loudly, and they are just having a good time. In America it is not like this. People want a quiet place where they can eat a good meal far away from the noise of the outside world. If some people are talking too loudly, the manager (经理) may come out and ask them to leave.
1.Which is the good way for keeping healthy in China?
A. Eating nothing for breakfast.
B. Eating less to lose weight.
C. Eating less at dinner.
D. Eating what you want.
2. How long do most Americans only give themselves for lunch?
A. The whole noon.B. A long time.
C. A short time.D. More time.
3.Is talking at table a way to rest in America?
A. Yes, it is. B. No, it isn’t.
C. No, they don’t talk.D. Having dinner in a restaurant.
4.What do people like doing when we are having a meal in China?
A. Having a rest.B. Eating quickly.
C. Only eating quietly.D. Talking and laughing.
5.What will the manager of the restaurant do if some people are talking too loudly in America?
A. Talk with them happily.B. Ask them to be quiet.
C. Let them go away.D. Do nothing.
Once there was an island in the sea. All the feelings lived on the island: Happiness, Sadness, Love, and all of the others.
One day, all the feelings knew that the island would sink (沉没), so they prepared to . But Love decided to stay. When the island was sinking, Love asked for help.
First, Love asked Richness, “Can you me with you?” Richness answered. “No. There is a lot of in my boat. There is no place for you.” Love asked Vanity (虚荣), “Please help me!” “I can’t help you, Love. You are all wet and might make my boat .” Vanity answered. Then Love asked Sadness, “Sadness, let me go with you.” “Oh, I am so sad that I need to be !” Later, Happiness passed by, but she was too happy to Love’s voice!
Suddenly, there was a voice, “Love, I will take you.” It was an elder. Love felt so excited that she to ask his name.
When they arrived at a place, the elder went away. Love asked Knowledge, “Who helped me?” “It was Time,” Knowledge answered. “But did Time help me?” Knowledge smiled and answered, “Because only Time can understand how great Love is.”
1.A. stayB. swimC. leaveD. die
2.A. almostB. hardlyC. alreadyD. just
3.A. helpB. takeC. sendD. drop
4.A. clothesB. riceC. grassD. gold
5.A. dirty B. nice C. heavyD. light
6.A. happyB. aliveC. aloneD. afraid
7.A. hearB. seeC. noticeD. watch
8.A. rememberedB. forgotC. decidedD. stopped
9.A. beautifulB. secretC. dangerousD. safe
10. A. whenB. whereC. whyD. how
– Let’s go and listen to Mr Smith’s talk on Western culture, shall we?
–_______ It’s getting to the end.
A. Why not? B. That’s all right.
C. I’m afraid not. D. Never mind.
In fact he knows this place very well, for he ________ there three times.
A. has beenB. has been to
C. has gone D. has gone to
The opening ceremony (开幕式) of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil on June 12.
A. will take placeB. was taken place
C. will hold D. was held
