C
Driving in a foreign country is always different in at least some ways from driving in your own country. Here are some general points regarding driving in New Zealand.
● Visitors wishing to drive in New Zealand do not require an international driver's licenses but are required to carry their local driver's license whenever driving.
● Vehicles drive on the left-hand side of the road as they do in Britain, Australia, and Japan. Most rental vehicles will have a sticker reminding you of this important fact.
● When the traffic light is red, you must stop. There is no left turn rule as in North America.
● New Zealand road rules follow international standards but please note that in New Zealand vehicles turning left must give way to traffic turning right.
● In general, if you are turning left (where there are give-way signs or no signs), give way to vehicles that not turning. In all other situations, give way to vehicles crossing or coming from your right.
● Scat belts must be worn at all times while driving in New Zealand. This stands for the driver and passengers. The driver is responsible for ensuring all passengers are wearing their seatbelts.
● Do not drink alcohol before driving in New Zealand－drinking and driving laws are strictly enforced.
● Speed limits are in kilometers per hour (kph), not miles per hour (mph).
Speed conversion: 1 kph equals 0.621mph; 1 mph equals 1.61 kph.
● The speed limit on the open road is 100km/h. In towns and cities the speed limit is 50km/h. Be sure to obey all school crossing speed reductions as speed cameras operate regularly throughout New Zealand.
For further information and up to date road conditions visit: http://www. transit. govt. nz
49．What can be learned from the passage?
A．A passenger's not wearing the seat belt has little to do with the driver.
B．There will be a reminder for driver to remember to drive on the left side.
C．Cars passing a school in towns should drive at a speed of less than 31 mph.
D．A foreign driver is expected to have a driving license issued by New Zealand.
50．Which of the following statements correctly explains road rules in New Zealand?
A．In Figure 1, Car B must give way to Car A.
B．In Figure 2, Car B must give way to Car A.
C．In Figure 3, Car B must give way to Car A.
D．In Figure 4, Car B must give way to Car A.
51．This passage is most likely______.
A．a travel brochure for locals
B．a website travel introduction
C．an advertisement of travel
D．a travel column in a geographical magazine
My bookshelves are full of dust — and with good reason. When it comes to cleaning that part of my home, I suffer from the most serious case of avoidance(回避反应症).
The thing is this: when I do set out to clean and re-organize my books, which seldom happens, I place myself into a really bad situation. No sooner do I take a title from the shelf, blow off the dust, and wipe down the cover than I find myself sitting on the floor with legs crossed and my back against the wall. Pretty soon books get piled up on my legs as I am reunited with old friends.
It is as if these books have voices, and each wants to say its piece. “Remember me? I was given to you when you went into the Navy, so that you would never lack for companionship,” one whispers. Another says, “I was your first book of poems, given to you before you learned to love poetry.” And a third, “I was the book that made history so attractive to you.”
Perhaps the greatest pleasure of re-organizing my books are the surprises — or better said, reunions — that occur. During my latest book-cleaning adventure, I found one that had fallen behind the shelf: “Tales of Edgar Allan Poe.” Not an unusual title, but the words written on the first page made it very special: “With Love from Mom and Dad, Christmas 1965.” What’s this? A book on the physics of lasers(激光). It is filled with mathematical statements, and I had bought it at a library sale when I was 12, not long after the laser had been invented. I couldn’t understand a bit of it, but I did learn what “laser” meant.
What I end up with when I empty my bookshelves is a cross-section(横剖面) of my personal history. It’s like a road cut where one sees all the layers of rock going back through time to the beginning of the simplest life forms. The books I’ve read — and kept — are not just old friends. They are my résumé.
| A．He is too busy to tidy up his bookshelves. |
| B．He considers his books valuable wealth. |
| C．He has made a lot of notes in his books. |
| D．He is a lover of science books. |
| A．they bring back happy memories |
| B．they are recorded in human voice |
| C．they say a lot about human history |
| D．they offer good topics for discussion |
| A．Finding some missing books. |
| B．Putting books in good order. |
| C．Learning something new from the books. |
| D．Rediscovering interesting stories behind some books. |
| A．personal history | B．precious notes |
| C．good companion | D．simple life forms |
On Sept. 18, Scotland will head to vote on the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill.
To understand this vote, it's helpful to take a lookback at the history of the relationship between England and Scotland.
In 1602, England's Queen Elizabeth I died without leaving any heirs(子嗣) except a first cousin, Scotland's James I. King James became the ruler of both nations, though the countries kept their political independence.
However, in 1707, Scottish leaders agreed to completely merge with the English and form the United Kingdom, which led to the ending of Scotland’s parliament.
Some Scots were angry, and violent events spread across the country. Others thought that "bigger is better," and felt the two countries were stronger together.
Through the years, the Scots have tried and failed to break away from the U.K., but it wasn't until 1999 that Scotland re-established its own parliament(议会). England let Scotland make its own decisions on some local issues like health, education and housing, but the money to run that government was still given by London.
Not all of Scotland was happy with this deal, and when a new pro-independence party took control of the Scottish parliament, the new leaders demanded a vote.
There are two sides to the issue. The group Better Together believes the separation could lead to higher taxes, pension cuts and a weaker military. Yes Scotland wants a clean break and says Scotland has enough oil money to go it alone.
As we move toward the big vote, a recent poll showed a tight race: 49 percent of Scots want to remain part of the U.K., and 51 percent think it's time for a split.
| A．England and Scotland became one nation in 1602. |
| B．James I become the ruler of two nations after defeating England. |
| C．Scots have tried to break away from the U.K without success. |
| D．Most of the Scots are against the Bill to be voted. |
| A．depend on | B．unite with |
| C．communicate with | D．break away from |
| A．happy | B．angry |
| C．divided | D．unconcerned |
| A．Taxes. | B．Pension. |
| C．Military. | D．Education. |
| London Pet Show, 17th – 18th May (£17) The brilliant event for animal lovers, the fourth yearly London Pet Show will cover the usual cats, dogs and rodents (啮齿动物) as well as some more unusual species. Expect brilliantly attractions such as micro-pig racing, doggy-dancing and duck-herding. The only weakness is there is no student ticket price – did they really think we wouldn’t be interested? www.londonpetshow.co.uk |
| Soho Flea Market, 25th May (free) Ideal for Bank Holiday weekend, this pop-up yearly market features designers and artists as well as a music/entertainment stage, including the local legend The Soho Hobo. Look out for the delicious street food which will also be making an appearance. Perfect for the artsy among us, this event features the best of alternative, up-and-coming talent. Visit www.londonpopups.com/2014/05/soho-flea-market-2014.html |
| World Naked Bike Ride, 14th June (free) Possibly the most daring form of critical mass, this international event starts at various points around London before finishing at Wellington Park. Now taking place in more than 74 cities across 17 countries, the main aims of the ride are to promote cycling, advocate(提倡) the power of the human body and protest against oil dependency. It often creates some creative body art, and past slogans have included “my energy’s renewed” and “burn fat not oil”. Come rain or shine, the London Naked Bike Ride is expected to attract over 1,000 participants. Visit www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/ for more information and go “as bare as you dare”… |
| The Crap Film Club, 17th June (£3.50 / £4.50) If you’re feeling down for some low-quality entertainment, there’s nothing better than the Crap Film Club. Films are selected for terrible acting skills, poor script and silly plots. The crapper, the better. Crap Film Club’s next event is 17 June at 7pm, and entry is £4.50 on the door, or £3.50 advance. For more information or to book a table, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/crapfilmclub |
Which of the following website will John visit if he is crazy about delicious food?
| A．www.londonpetshow.co.uk |
| B．www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/ |
| C．www.facebook.com/crapfilmclub |
| D．www.londonpopups.com/2014/05/soho-flea-market-2014.html |
What can we know about the World Naked Bike Ride?
| A．It will be put off if it rains. |
| B．This kind of activity is only held in London. |
| C．People take part in it to show they are strong. |
| D．Slogans will focus on environmental protection. |
How much does it cost at least in total if four of you want to have fun in the Crap Film Club?
| A．£3.50 | B．£4.50 | C．£14.0 | D．£18.0 |
Who is this passage most probably written for?
| A．Adults. | B．Students. |
| C．Parents. | D．The elder people. |
Dear Friend,
The recent success of children's books has made the general public aware (意识到) that there's a huge market out there.
And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children's books bought each year, plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers.
Who are these needed writers? They're ordinary folks like you and me.
But am I good enough?
I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didn't know where to turn for help.
Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude(潜能), and it turned out to be the inspiration (灵感) I needed.
The promise that paid off
The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability:
You will complete at least one manuscript(手稿) suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.
I really didn't expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute.
Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published children's books and over 300 stories and articles.
Sincerely,
Kristi Holl, Instructor
Institute of Children's LiteratureThe underlined word “folks” probably means ________.
| A．people | B．writers |
| C．students | D．friends |
From the first three paragraphs, we learn that________.
| A．children's books are usually bestsellers |
| B．publishers are making $3 billion each year |
| C．magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention |
| D．there is a growing need for writers of children's books |
When finishing the course, you are promised to________.
| A．be a successful publisher |
| B．become a confident editor |
| C．finish one work for publication |
| D．get one story or article published |
Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members, especially their parents, don’t know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice. It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or many friends. Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone. This communication is very important in children’s growing up, because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.
However, parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of “choice” is an interesting one. Have you ever thought of the following questions?
Who choose your friends?
Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?
Have you got a good friend your parents don’t like?
Your answers are welcome.Many teenagers think their _______ know them better than their parents do.
| A．friends | B．teachers |
| C．brothers and sisters | D．classmates |
When teenagers stay alone, the usual way of communication is to _________.
| A．talk with their friends by letter |
| B．talk with their parents face to face |
| C．have a discussion with their family |
| D．talk with their friends on the phone |
Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
| A．All parents like friends their children choose. |
| B．In all families, children can choose their friends. |
| C．It’s very important for teenagers to have friends. |
| D．All parents allow their children to meet their friends. |