Paul had just left college and was offered an interview for a position in a company in New York. As he needed to move from Texas to New York if he got the job, he wanted to talk about the decision with someone before accepting it. But his parents had died. He remembered that his father had suggested he should turn to an old friend of his family if he needed advice.
The older man said, “Go to New York and have the interview. But I want you to go on a train and I want you to get a private compartment(车厢). Don’t take anything to write with, anything to listen to or anything to read, and don’t talk to anybody except when you order the meal. Call me when you get to New York and I will tell you what to do next.”
At first, Paul followed the advice closely. The trip took two days. As he had brought along nothing to do, he quickly became bored. He realized he was being forced into quite time – he could do nothing but think. About three hours outside New York City he broke the rules, asked for a pencil and paper and kept writing down the thoughts until the train arrived in New York.
Paul called the family friend from the train station.
“Thank you, Uncle I know what you wanted. You wanted me to think. And now I know what to do.”“I guessed you could understand my idea, Paul,” came the reply, “Good luck.”
Now, years later, Paul runs a company in New York. And he always spends a couple of days being alone with no phone, no television and no people to think quietly.Paul would go to New York for __________.
| A．a conference | B．a visit | C．education | D．an interview |
We can know from the passage that _______.
| A．Paul had worked in Texas for three years. |
| B．the older man advised Paul to go by air |
| C．Paul broke the rules before arriving in New York. |
| D．Now Paul runs companies both in New York and Texas. |
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Paul had a talk with a clever man during the trip. |
| B．The older man’s advice influenced Paul greatly. |
| C．Paul only brought a pencil and paper with him. |
| D．The older man lived in New York. |
What would be the best title for the passage?
| A．Time to be quiet | B．You’re not alone |
| C．Studying in the Journey | D．Friends are useful |
Rock climbing(攀岩) did not become a sport until late in the 1900s. But now it has become a popular outdoor activity. While rock climbing may still be necessary for mountain climbing, most people just climb low mountains for fun.
If you have ever done rock climbing, you will know that it is not a very easy sport. Indoor and outdoor rock climbing both need practice. What most people don’ t know is that rock climbing is one of the sports that depend on your body and mind(意志).
To climb successfully, one must use wonderful skills. One of the important rules is to always have three parts of your body on the rock face. Another important rule is that your arms only hold you close to the rock face while your legs are pushing you up, the closer you are to the rock face, the easier it is to climb.
Rock climbing is a wonderful sport. Once you start to learn how to climb, you'll find more fun. People who like games such as chess playing or problem-solving may love rock climbing, because they are nearly the same in the way of thinking. For anyone who wants to get into beautiful shape, rock climbing is a fun and good way. Anyone who enjoys a difficult game and loves the outdoors should think of taking rock climbing as a new hobby. When did rock climbing become a sport?
| A．In 1900. | B．Early in the 1900s. | C．In the middle of the 1900s. | D．Late in the 1900s. |
The chess players may like rock climbing because.
| A．they'd like to get into beautiful shape |
| B．it is more interesting than chess playing |
| C．it is like chess playing in the way of thinking |
| D．they really tike to do sports |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Rock climbing is a kind of indoor and outdoor activity, |
| B．Rock climbing is a very easy sport. |
| C．When you climb, your arms push you up. |
| D．The closer you are to the rock face, the more difficult it is to climb. |
Which of the following is TRUE to Shanghai Disneyland?
| A．A 10-kilometer-long river goes in the middle of the park. |
| B．There will be many Chinese characters. |
| C．It is the same as the others. |
| D．It opened 5 years ago. |
In order to keep the road safe, European Commission wants to.
| A．make buses and taxis go slowly | B．fit buses and taxis with "black hones" |
| C．make the police find out what happened | D．find out what "black boxes" can do |
The robots willin a UK hospital.
| A．carry medical rubbish | B．give out newspapers | C．cook dinner | D．water flowers |
TV stations and newspapers buy the holes because .
| A．the roads have been broken badly | B．they want to have their own holes |
| C．they want to make more money | D．the government doesn't have enough money |
阅读下面一篇短文，判断下列句子是否符合短文内容，符合的用“A”表示，不符合的用“B”表示。
Clean water is not only important for people to produce food, but necessary for our life. However, many people in Asia and Africa don't have enough clean water to use. The World Health Organization reports that almost 4,000 children die each day of dirty water or lack (缺乏) of water.
Farmers use 70-85% of the world fresh water to produce food. People usually don't pay much attention to how much water industry(工业) uses, but you may be surprised to know that industry uses 59% of the water in developed countries.
Home use takes up(占据) only 8% in the world. But as cities grow, more water will be used. The local government has to try to make people use less water.
In 60% of European cities, people are saving water by using less. They even keep waste
wafer for other use.
In Australia, the government has encouraged people to collect rainwater and recycle water from showers for a second use.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has made a water saving program to encourage families and businesses to check their water use and save more water. Scientists and the UN are looking for good water management as the key to solving the problem. We can all work together to protect our fresh water in our daily life. In developed countries, most water is used by industry.
People in Asia have enough clean water to use.
To save water, Australians and Europeans both choose to recycle water for a second use.
According to the passage, scientists have found good ways to deal with water problems.
Home use of water will increase because of the growing of cities.
阅读短文，根据要求完成下面各小题。
You many buy different things. Some, such as pencils, CDs or books, cost a little money; some cost a lot of money, bikes or toys, for example. (79) If you want to buy the right things for the right price, making a wise decision is very important. Making a good decision can save you money. So how can you make a good decision when you buy a product? (76)①_____________
Step 1: Know why you are buying a product
Before buying a product, think about
how often and when you will use the product.
what the main use of the product is.
whether you need the product now or later.
Step 2: Research the product
If you have decided to buy it, you must want to buy the best one. You need to find out
what companies make the product.
The different prices of the product
What others say shout the product.
Where you can buy the product.
You can shop in stores, online, or in factory outlets(厂家供销店).
Step 3: Ask questions before you buy. For example, do I need to buy batteries?
These steps will help you become a smart shopper. (76)②_____________
Remember, knowing a lot makes you a wise shopper! 从A、B、C中为（76）①②选出两个适当的选项，并将其字母标号分别填在下面横线上。
A. If you follow them, you will get the best deal(交易).
B. Here are some steps you can take for wise shopping.
C. Knowing what others say about the product can help you make the decision.
①_____________②_____________ How many steps should you take before you buy a product?
_________________________________________________ Where can you buy the product according to the passage?
_________________________________________________请把划线部分的句子译成汉语。
_________________________________________________Give a title(标题) to the passage.
_________________________________________________
Eating out is more popular in Britain today than it has ever been. It is reported that British people spend more eating out than cooking for themselves and eating at home. It seems that many British people are becoming more and more interested in how good their food tastes, and also how healthy it is.
However, eating out can also be expensive, so British people do not eat out every night. When having a date with friends, or having a birthday, many people like to go to a restaurant, and people often also eat in a restaurant before going to the cinema or the theater.
As in all cultures, there are many rules of manners about eating. The knife and fork should be used in the correct way. It is also impolite to
speak with your mouth full then you are eating.
Most British cities have a large collection of food as well as British food, from the very cheap to the very expensive－ French, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese and many, many more.
When people are too tired to cook after work, they often get a “takeaway”. This means that they order from a take－out restaurant by telephone, and then go to get it. Many take-out restaurants also send it to your house. All you have to do is to open the door, pay and eat!When do British people often eat in a restaurant?
| A．After having a birthday. | B．Before watching a movie. |
| C．When they feel tired. | D．If they want to have natural food. |
Many people prefer to eat out nowadays because __________.
| A．eating out is cheaper than cooking at home |
| B．they can learn more manners in the restaurant |
| C．people care more about their food than before |
| D．people don’t like to stay at home after work |
From the fourth paragraph, we can learn that _________.
| A．British dishes are very expensive | B．Japanese dishes are most expensive |
| C．British people like foreign food | D．French food is most popular |
The “takeaway” is the food __________.
| A．you order and take out of the restaurant |
| B．that is left when you are eating in a restaurant |
| C．you order but don’t need to pay at once |
| D．that is sold and ordered only on the phone |
What is the best title(标题) of the passage?
| A．British restaurant culture | B．British table manners |
| C．Best restaurants in Britain | D．Best food in Britain |