China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I've found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors---silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.
It's fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can't provide.
Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied（陪伴） my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.
My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn't want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.
Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.
I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.
1.According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?
A. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.
B. Because they are traditional and safe.
C. Because they are colorful and available.
D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.
2.The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended__________.
A. to ride it for fun
B. to experience local culture
C. to use it for transport
D. to improve his riding skills
3.How did the author feel about his street crossing?
A. It was boring. B. It was wonderful.
C. It was lively. D. It was difficult.
4.Which of the following best describes the author's biking experience?
A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.
B. The author took great pleasure in biking.
C. The author was praised by the other bikers.
D. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.
Experience the newly opened Grand Canyon (大峡谷) West Skywalk in Colorado. Departing(离开) from Grand Canyon’s South Rim（外边缘） by Airplane to Grand Canyon’s West Rim, you will land and take a ground tour to the Skywalk! Walk on air for 70 feet over the edge（边缘） of Grand Canyon West.
This Skywalk has been open since March 28, 2007. Daily visitorship to the Skywalk has been over 4,000 people. Please be patient to enjoy your moment on the Skywalk.
After you have experienced the one and only Grand Canyon Skywalk Glass Bridge, you will return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and take your Airplane for a flight back to the South Rim of the Canyon. This is a tour never to be forgotten as you will have walked on air over the Grand Canyon.
Tour Itinerary (行程)
Tour Duration（持续时间） | 5.7 Hours | The Grand Canyon Adventure Skywalk |
Flight from Grand Canyon South Rim to Grand Canyon West | 1 Hour | Experience a bird’s-eye view of the Grand Canyon as you make your way to Grand Canyon West. |
Light Lunch at Guano Point at Grand Canyon West | 2 Hours | You’ll be taken by bus to Guano Point with breathtaking（令人惊叹的） views of the western part of the Grand Canyon where the Calorado River makes its way into Lake Mood. Every table for lunch has a view. |
Walk on the World Famous Skywalk | 1.5 Hours | Finally you’ll board（登上） your bus to Eagle Point, home of the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Now it is time for you to walk on air for 70 feet over the Grand Canyon. |
Flight Back to Grand Canyon South Rim | 1.2 Hours | After time on the Skywalk, you’ll return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and return to Grand Canyon South Rim in time for dinner and sunset. |
1. This advertisement is for __________.
A. Grand Canyon West B. Grand Canyon South
C. the Skywalk D. Grand Canyon
2. The package fee does NOT cover the cost of _______.
3.The Grand Canyon Skywalk Bridge is made of glass because ______.
A. it looks stranger
B. it gives you a better view
C. it looks more beautiful
D. it is cheaper to build
4.According to the Tour Itinerary, the route is ______.
A. South Rim→Guano Point→West Airport→Eagle Point→West Airport→South Rim
B. South Rim→West Airport→Eagle Point→West Airport→Guano Point→South Rim
C. South Rim→West Airport→Eagle Point→Guano Point→West Airport→South Rim
D. South Rim→West Airport→Guano Point→Eagle Point→West Airport→South Rim
The impression you make at the beginning of an interview is very important. Employers often decide to hire someone in the first three minutes of the interview. They judge you by your appearance, attitude and manners.
A friendly smile when you walk into the room is important. A smile shows a confident and positive attitude.
When you introduce yourself, make eye contact with the interviewer. Some interviewers offer a handshake. Others don't.
Try to be as natural as possible. But pay attention to your body language. The way you sit, walk, gesture, use your voice and show feelings on your face is all part of your body language. It makes the interviewer know how you feel about yourself and the situation you are in. Are you feeling positively about yourself? Your abilities? Your interest in the job?
Speak clearly and loudly enough. Show interest and enthusiasm in your voice. When you speak, look at the interviewer. Also, don't say negative things about yourself, or former employer.
Listen to questions carefully. If you don't understand a question, ask the interviewer to repeat or explain: "I'm sorry, but I didn't catch that." "I'm not sure exactly what you mean."
Almost everyone is nervous in a job interview. Interviewers know that. They don't expect you to be totally calm and relaxed. But they expect you to try to control your nervousness. They expect you to show confidence in your ability to do the job.
At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for her or his time.
It's a good idea to send a short thank-you letter right after the interview, or deliver it by hand.
Phone the company if you have not heard anything after one week. Ask if they have made a decision about the job.
Good luck!
1. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
A. you should always put on a smile when meeting the employer
B. you should stand still with respect before the employer
C. employers understand and like employees' nervousness
D. the first impression is very important in an interview
2.Why should we pay attention to our body language?
A. Because it is needed by our employer.
B. Because it can help us feel about the employer.
C. Because it can help us win the employer's positive impression.
D. Because we need it to improve our feelings.
3.The main purpose of the passage is _____.
A. to tell right from wrong about job interviews
B. to give you some advice on the art of finding a job
C. to explain why we should do something about an interview
D. to suggest not being shy in an interview
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. A Friendly Smile
B. Sending a Thank-You Letter
C. Don't Be Nervous
D. Making a Good Expression
书面表达
假如你是李霞。暑假即将到来,作为校英语报的记者,你就"假期该不该参加培训课程"这一话题在网上调查了300名学生。请你根据以下的提示,写一篇英语短文介绍一下调查结果,同时发表自己的看法。
调查结果： 7% 态度不明 36% 认为应参加 57% 认为不应参加
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇: investigate 调查；statistics数据。
短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文，文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I still remember my middle school life in Zhengzhou. I was then in school for student from Tibet. As we were all left home of an early age，we met lots of problems in our daily life. We had to do the washing，cleaning and shopping by us. However，we seldom felt lonely or helplessly. We enjoyed our happy life. At weekends，we will play basketball on the playground，swimming in the pool or go for a picnic in the park. We were living in a big family. We treat each other as brothers and sisters. It has been three years when we graduated，but those memories are as sweet as ever before.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
We lived in an old building on a farm years ago. Also on the farm was an old office building1. (belong to)my grandfather who had passed away. The building was no longer used as an office，2. it became my playhouse.
In the office was a large safe. It was always locked. We didn't know what was inside，but3. of the family ever tried to open it and find out what was in it. I just used it as a table.
One night there was a 4. (terror)storm. The next day when I went back to my playhouse，I opened the door and discovered papers spread all over the floor. The front of the safe 5. (damage) and my toys were all around. It was a mess!
I ran to tell my parents 6. I had seen. Soon it was news all over the neighborhood. Everyone wanted to see7. blown safe. Maybe they thought there was money in the safe. The loud “thunder” I heard during the night had almost blown up the safe，so 8. was easy for some men to blow it apart. But what we saw was only some more papers and several books. Everybody calmed down and left 9. (disappoint)．
Later I continued to use the damaged safe as a table until I grew up，but even now，the picture of that old safe and the people's 10. ( express)impressed me.
