What do you use to get around town? A car? A bike? Your feet ? perhaps you should try a segway!
The Segway is perfect for short journeys. It’s an electric vehicle that consists of a platform between two wheels, with a pole that connects the platform to the handlebars. To ride it , you step up onto the platform, and control the Segway by moving your body. Lean forwards to go faster, and back-wards to slow down.
On older models, direction was controlled by a twist grip（扭转把手）on the left handlebar. This varies the speeds between the two motors, and a decrease in the speed of the left wheel would turn the Segway to the left . With newer models you simply lean to the left or right. Meanwhile, a gyroscope （陀螺仪）detects your movements and prevents the machine from falling over. The Segway has a maximum speed of 19 km per hour and a range of about 38 km. after that, you need to plug it and recharge the battery.
Segways are used for a variety of purposes. People with mobility problems can now enjoy walks in the country with their friends and family. Some golfers see them as an alternative to the golf cart . And dog owners now have an easier way to take the dog to the park. A few police forces use Segways, too. They allow officers to move quickly while maintaining contact with the public. They’re also becoming a common sight on airport . However, the most popular use is in tourism , particularly for city tours . Visit any major tourist city in summer, sit outside a cafe for a while and there’s a good chance you’ll see a group of tourists passing on Segways.
1.How do you turn to the left on a Segway of the new model?
A. Lean to the leftB. Adjust the twist grip
C. Press the left bar D. Control the gyroscope
2.How far can you travel on a Segway at most?
A. Less than 19 kmB. About 19 km
C. About 38 km D. Over 45 km
3.The Segway is most commonly used by .
A. familiesB. golfers
C. policeD. tourists
4.Which of the following correctly shows the order in which information about the Segway is provided?
A. Introduction→Ways of application→ structure→Principle of operation
B. Introduction→ Principle of operation→Structure →Ways of application
C. Introduction → Structure → Principle of operation →ways of application
D. Structure→ Introduction→Principle of operation→Ways of application
5.Which of the following pictures shows the Segways being used?
Anne Sanders was practicing soccer moves, which was not normal. Usually, Anne only plays basketball. She wins every basketball game she plays, and she loses at any other game. "Anne", I waved to her. "Why are you playing soccer?"
"Well, the gym teacher is doing something different," she said. "There are teams of four and partners of two.We get to pick our partners, and I want someone to pick me. "Anne held up a list.
"It looks like I'm on a team with you, Stacey, and Paul," I said. "Stacey is my best friend.Maybe we can be together: " Just then, Stacey and Paul came over. They had heard of the teams.
"Do you want to be partners, Stacey?" I asked.
"Well, I was going to be partners with Paul," she claimed. I didn't blame her. Paul was as fast as a rocket, and my nickname was "Snail". "But we are best friends," said Stacey. “So I guess I'II be with you. "
It was our first game. Stacey went to talk to some other friends afterwards, and Paul and Anne were talking about winning their game. I was sipping on my water, when I overheard Stacey, "She's worse than I thought; if I played the team alone,, I would have won easily. She's worse than a snail. She's more like a statue. "
That night, I felt terrible for losing and mad at Stacey for calling me a statue. After all, she was my best friend and my only friend. Anyway, the phone rang, and it was Stacey. At first, I thought she might apologize, but no such luck.
“Allison, the game tomorrow is canceled, " she said.
"Okay," I replied. "Sorry about the game today", Stacey hung up on me.
The next day, I went over to the soccer field. I knew the game was canceled, but maybe I could help clean up.But instead of a mess, I saw a soccer game in progress. Stacey and were playing, and Anne was hiding in the corner. "Paul made me pretend to be sick, " she whispered. “He wants to play with Stacey because she's so fast. "
So Anne and I went to get ice cream. Even if I lost Stacey ,I just created a lifelong friendship.
1.Why did Anne practice playing soccer?
A. Because she wanted to win in all games.
B. Because she didn't want to be left out.
C. Because she intended to be a normal student.
D. Because she hoped to do something different.
2.What did Stacey complain about Allison?
A. Allison called her nickname.
B. Allison was as fast as a rocket.
C. Allison didn't treat her as a best friend
D. Allison moved too slowly in the game.
3.Stacey phoned Allison in order to
A. get rid of Allison as a partner
B. apologize for calling Allison a statue
C. tell Allison there was no game tomorrow
D. encourage Allison to fight in the next game
4.Allison went to the soccer field to________
A. watch a soccer game
B. keep the soccer field clean
C. find out Why the game was cancelled
D. make preparations for another game
5.What conclusion can we draw from this passage?
A. Allison wanted to be partners with Anne.
B. Stacey called Allison to show real concern.
C. Allison and Anne would be friends forever.
D. Anne was hiding in the corner because she was sick.
There was once a group of young people searching everywhere for happiness but what they got was only annoyance, grief and misery.
So they 36 Socrates for advice on where happiness 37 . But 38 giving any answers, Socrates asked them to help with building a 39 first. The group of guys had to 40 the task, laying aside their own business of seeking happiness. It took them a long time to cut down a tall tree, gouging out (挖空) the center. Through painstaking effort, they made a canoe out of the tree. They launched the canoe into a river, and then 41 together in it, singing with 42 .
Socrates asked, “My children, do you have happiness now?” They answered in chorus: “We 43 be happier!” Socrates 44 , “That’s it! 45 you are too busy pursuing something to notice anything bitter, happiness will occur.”
From the story I got to know that happiness 46 hides behind every tiny thing that you are involved in, and that you may only get pleasure through 47 work and creativity.
We may have to 48 pain in our daily life and in the process of 49 happiness. Sometimes we tend to look for happiness in 50 things, like a new car, clothes, etc. True long term happiness, however, comes from within our 51 and spirit. So why not turn suffering into 52 life, and 53 tears into the light in your heart? Only in this way can we make it through and find true happiness.
So my dear friends, just remember happiness is a state of mind and a matter of 54 , and I 55 you all a life of happiness.
1. A. pointed toB. referred toC. turned toD. kept to
2. A. layB. belongedC. stoodD. laid
3. A. apart fromB. instead ofC. other thanD. for fear of
4. A. house B. boatC. bridgeD. school
5. A. set about B. set downC. set outD. set up
6. A. sat B. stoodC. gotD. rowed
7. A. joyB. sorrowC. curiosityD. hope
8. A. mustn’t B. shouldn’tC. couldn’tD. needn’t
9. A. declared B. thoughtC. addedD. assumed
10. A. Unless B. WheneverC. UntilD. However
11. A. never B. alwaysC. everD. seldom
12. A. cautiousB. endlessC. hardD. effective
13. A. experienceB. avoidC. enjoyD. deny
14. A. searchingB. seekingC. hopingD. improving
15. A. spiritual B. niceC. newD. material
16.A. body B. partC. soulD. head
17. A. blaming B. praisingC. endingD. cursing
18.A. turn B. put C. divideD. draw
19.A. time B. energyC. factD. choice
20.A. wish B. promise C. bringD. Require
— Did you know any French before you arrived in Washington?
— Never ______ it, actually.
A.had I learned B. have I learned
C. I learned D. was I learning
---Do you think you can finish the project by five o’clock this afternoon?
---_______. I’ll be busy with my term paper all day.
A.Not a little B. Not a chance
C. Not a bit D. Not to mention it
This hotel is the highest building in the city, from ______ top you can enjoy a good view of our city.
A. which B. its
C. that D. Whose
