Bicycles, a long-forgotten vehicle that seems to belong to the last century, are returning to the streets of Guangzhou, as the city starts to ban the running of motorcycle in urban Guangzhou.
“Business has never been so good for my shop,” said Chen Yongwu, a bicycle shop owner at the city’s Donghua West Road, “I have to work 12 hours a day to meet the demand of my customers. ”
“Even my wife and brother-in-law have to give me a hand lately. ”
Chen originally ran a motorcycle repair shop. He grasped the opportunity of the motorcycle ban, and started his bicycle business soon after hearing about the banning.
“I sold 23 bicycles on January 2 alone. ” Said Chen.
Bicycle is more convenient and healthier
“My home is one kilometer from the metro station,” said a middle-aged man who is waiting for his bicycle at Chen’s shop, “it is too tiresome to walk to the station, but taking a bus for such a short distance is a waste of money. ”
“So I decided to buy a bicycle. ”
The bicycle costs around 600 yuan, which is equal to the bus fare of half a year.
“Besides, riding a bicycle to work is much healthier than riding a bus. ”
The bicycle buyers can be categorized into two groups. One group of buyers buy the bicycles for the transportation of small commodities; the other ride the bicycles to work.
Arising problems
Riding a bicycle to work may be healthy, but it is not without problems.
The lack of bicycle lanes has posed a big threat to the safety of the bicycle riders in Guangzhou.
“I was riding my bicycle on Huifu West Road on day,” said Mr. Zhang, “then suddenly the bus pulled over besides me near the bus station. ”
“I was so frightened at the time, because the bus nearly hit me. ”
The sideways in Guangzhou are usually crowded with foot passengers, so citizens also could not use the sideways.
“It is worse than walking. ”
Besides, finding a place a park the bicycles could be very difficult, much more difficult then finding a place to park your car. What is the min topic of the passage?
A.Motorcycle ban. |
B.Bicycles’returming |
C.Convenience of riding a bicycle |
D.Problems brought by bicycles |
What is the purpose of the 2nd paragraph to the 5th paragraph?
A.To prove that more people choose to ride bicycles. |
B.To persuade people into buying bicycles. |
C.To ensure that there are enough bicycles to buy. |
D.To prove that the bicycle business helps get a lot more profit. |
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.A lot of motorcycle repair shop started their bicycle business after the ban. |
B.Taking a bus is much healthier than riding a bike. |
C.Guangzhou has designed lanes particularly for bicycle riders. |
D.Finding a parking space for bikes can be more difficult than for cars. |
Where can the passage most likely come from?
A.A magazine | B.A newspaper | C.A textbook | D.A booklet |
“I sometimes get up at three or four in the morning to surf the Intern”
“I check my e-mail almost forty times a day.”
“I seldom spend less than three hours each time on the net.”
“spend more time in chat rooms than with my 'real-life’ friends.”
Do you know any people like these? They are part of a new addiction(瘾) called Internet addiction.According to experts,Internet addicts(迷)spend at least thirty to forty hours online every week.They lose control of the time they spend on the Internet.
For example,one college student was missing for several days.His friends were worried and 1ooked for him everywhere but couldn’t find him.They called the police.The police found the student in the computer lab: he was surfing the Internet — for seven days straight.
A study shows that about six to ten percent of Internet users become addicted.The teenager spend more time on the Internet than with friends and family. That’s why some experts worry most about young people.
Is “surfing the Internet” a hobby or all addiction for you? You may have a problem if you have one of the following symptoms(症状):
★You go out with your friends less and less.
★You can’t wait to get online again.
★You’ve decided to spend a short time online,but then you spend several hours.
★You do not go to important family events or you do not do school projects because you like to spend hours on the Internet.
What is the solution? Some experts suggest that people set strict limits on their time for Internet use. You have to learn to control it,or the Internet would control you.How many hours does an Internet addict spend online every week according to experts?
Where was the missing college student found?
Why do some experts worry most about young people?
What is one symptom of Internet addiction?
How can Internet addicts solve their problem?
What might be the title of this passage? (In no more than TEN words)
Dear Liz,
My stay in Thailand has certainly been the experience of my life.
Life is busy and exciting.Bangkok is just like any other big city with a population of 10 million and heavy traffic.I'm very lucky because my host family is in a nice quiet area outside the city.There are Mr. and Mrs. Phairat, their son Sanan, who is 18, the daughter Chinda, who is 16, and Grandpa and Grandma.
I go to an international school with Sanan and Chinda.The school teaches about 70 percent in English,and 30 percent in Thai. I've learned some spoken language,but Thai writing is very difficult.The cooking lesson is my favourite.I'm learning all about Thai food and culture People don’t use chopsticks here,but spoons and forks.When I come back,I'm going to cook you a real Thai meal.
Last weekend we visited some temples.We also drove to Pattaya beach near Bangkok.I thought it was great,but Sanan and Chinda say that next month they’re taking me to Phuket Island,where the beaches are even more beautiful.The month after next,we’re going to travel to Mr.Phairat,s hometown in the north of Thailand.The Phairats own land there,and they have two elephants.I’m going to ride those elephants — and even wash them.Sanan and Chinda say it’s really fun.
I'm amazed by everything in this country,especially by the elephants.Elephants are an important pan of Thai culture and way of life.They have been a traditional symbol(象征)of Thailand for many years in times of war and peace.In the seventh century,a Thai king trained 20,000 elephants for battle.
I’ll tell you all about my Thai boxing(拳击)lessons next time I write.
Love,
MandyHow many family members are there in Mandy’s host family?
A.4. | B.5. | C.6. | D.7. |
Mandy writes in her e.mail that the__________ lesson is her favourite.
A.Thai speaking | B.boxing | C.Thai writing | D.cooking |
Next month,Mandy is going to visit__________.
A.Pattaya beach | B.Phuket Island |
C.Phairat’s hometown | D.Bangkok |
According to the e-mail,__________has been a symbol of Thailand for many years.
A. | B. | C. | D. |
From the e-mail we know that Mandy is__________ when she stays In Thailand.
A.bored | B.quiet | C.excited | D.proud |
What is the possible subject of the e-mail?
A.Study trip in Thai land | B.Food culture in Thailand |
C.Elephant riding in Thailand | D.International schools in Thailand |
The Turners are American. They are now in Beijing. This is their first visit to China.
They are going to stay in China for three months. They want to visit some big cities and villages. They hope to learn some Chinese, too.
Mr Turner is a driver. He likes to drive in Beijing. Mrs Turner is a school teacher. She is visiting a city school and a village school. Their daughter is a middle-school student. She meets some Chinese students.
They take a lot of pictures in China. When they are back in America, they are going to show the pictures to their friends. They want the American people to know more about China.
根据短文内容,回答下列问题。Where are the Turners from?
What is Mr. Turner?
Is Mrs. Turner's daughter a middle-school student?
How many people are there in Mr. Turner's family?
Why do they take a lot of pictures in China?
Some children want to be writers some day. They mean that they want to write stories or books for people to read. That's good! It's good to write something for people to read! But they should know that they need to be good readers first before they really are good writers. They should read a lot of books, and read for hours and hours every day instead (代替) of watching TV and spending a lot of time playing games when they are free.
If you are a good reader, it doesn't take you long to do the reading homework. Then you have time to read many other books for fun. Because you read so well, you have more fun in reading and you want to look for more books to read.
Before you decide to be a good writer, you'd better say to yourself, "I must read and read and read more and more!"This article (文章) mainly (主要的) tells us that __________.
A.some children wish to be writers some day |
B.it is good to write something for people to read |
C.reading can make you a good writer |
D.writers like to read more books for fun |
Some children want to be writers __________.
A.because they want to be good readers |
B.to write stories or books for people to read |
C.to find good work some day |
D.to get more money to keep a family |
It's good for children __________.
A.to do a lot of reading | B.to watch TV in the evening |
C.to have wishes sometimes | D.to be good writers right now |
Reading can __________.
A.help you to be a good player | B.help you write well |
C.make your work better | D.make you watch more TV at home |
From the article we know that __________.
A.all children like to be writers |
B.people like to read for children |
C.all writers are children |
D.children need to read more and more books |
SUNNY SCHOOL
We are a bilingual (双语) school for children of 6-15. We want a cook, a library assistant, a sports coach and a language teacher.
Job |
Age |
Language |
Skill |
Other term(其它条件) |
Cook |
25-40 |
Chinese |
Cooking both Chinese food and western food |
Healthy |
Library assistant |
20-35 |
Chinese English |
Having the knowledge (知识) of different kinds of books |
Careful |
Sports Coach |
20-40 |
Chinese English |
Majoring in (主修) physical education |
Healthy, strong |
Teacher |
— |
Chinese English |
Majoring in English |
— |
Which of the following can't go to Sunny School?
A.A four-year-old child. | B.A ten-year-old child. |
C.An eleven-year-old child. | D.A fifteen-year-old child. |
Who is not wanted by Sunny School?
A.A cook. | B.A headmaster. |
C.A library assistant. | D.A sports coach. |
Which of the following may not be able to speak English?
A.The language teacher. | B.The library assistant. |
C.The cook. | D.The sports coach. |
The coach must major in __________.
A.Chinese | B.English |
C.language | D.physical education |
Which is right?
A.The teacher can only teach Chinese. |
B.A twenty-five-year old cook can't work in the school. |
C.The library assistant must be careful. |
D.A teacher must be strong. |