Driving a car at a high speed along a highway seems to be fun. You only need to follow the bright traffic signs beside the highway and it will take you where you wish to go.
But to a London taxi driver, driving is not an easy job. A taxi driver needs to have not only good driving skills but also a good knowledge of the city of London, from the loneliest street to the most popular restaurant around. He has to be at the service of all kinds of passengers at all times.
A London taxi driver said the following about his job.
During the night it is usual for him to stop two or three times for some food. He said," I never drink when I am driving, or I would lose my license."
He normally goes home between two and three o'clock in the morning. There are times he has to stay longer and try to make more runs. He said, “That's the worst thing about working for yourself. If you don't make money, no one is gong to give it to you."
London taxi drivers not only "take" but also "give". Every summer hundreds of poor children from London go for a day at the sea-by taxi. Their rides are paid by the taxi drivers. At the sea, they are met by the mayor(市长),and a lunch party is also held for the taxi drivers and the children. After a happy day's running around the beaches and visiting the market there, the children go home again by taxi, free of charge of course.London taxi drivers try to make more runs sometimes mainly because_______.
| A．they make a living by driving |
| B．they like to work for themselves better |
| C．they want to help more passengers |
| D．they always working deep into the night |
How do London taxi drivers "give"?
| A．They give poor children a lunch party at the sea each summer. |
| B．They give poor children the chance to meet the mayor. |
| C．They pay for some poor children's rides for a day's tour each summer. |
| D．They play with some poor children at the sea for a day each summer. |
Which of the following words can be used to describe London taxi drivers?
| A．Brave and cheerful | B．Rich an generous |
| C．Modest and easy-going | D．Hard-working and kind. |
The passage is most likely to be found from_______.
| A．an advertisement of a taxi company |
| B．an online travel guide |
| C．a website about the taxi drivers in London |
| D．a report about living conditions in London |
Four boys were at the same school. They were good friends, so they often studied and played together. They went to school every day by taxi.
One day one of the boys said, “There is a test this morning. Let’s go to school late. Then we won’t have to take the test.” “What can we tell the teacher?” One of the boys said. “He’ll be angry. We’ll need a good excuse. ”
The boys thought for several moments, then one of them said, “Let’s tell him that our taxi had a flat tire(爆胎).” “That’s a good idea,” the other boys said. “We’ll tell him that.”
They arrived at school an hour later. The test was finished.
“Why are you late?” the teacher asked, “You miss the test.” “Our taxi had a flat tire,” one of the boys said.
The teacher thought for a moment, then he said, “Sit down, one of you in each corner of the room.” The four boys did this. Then the teacher said, “Write the answer to this question on a piece of paper: Which tire was flat?”One day the four boys were late for school because__________________.
| A．their taxi had a flat tire |
| B．they wanted to miss the test |
| C．the traffic was busy |
| D．they didn’t like the teacher’s class |
We can know from the passage that the teacher__________________.
| A．thought they were good students |
| B．was very angry and called their parents |
| C．gave his students too many tests |
| D．didn’t believe what they said |
The four boys sat down as the teacher said like Picture ______________.
Look at the cat on the left. Find anything strange?
In 1961, a man found a strange cat on his farm in Scotland. The cat’s ears were folded（折着的）, bent（弯曲）forward, on its head. In fact, this was a new kind of cat. People named it the “Scottish Fold”.
The Scottish Fold has a round head and big eyes. Its neck and legs are short. They make it look very lovely. Interestingly, all the Scottish Folds are born with straight and unfolded ears. And when they are growing up day by day, some cats’ ears will begin to fold. So, the Scottish Fold comes in two types: folded ears and straight ears.
There is a nickname（昵称）for the Scottish Fold. It is the “Messenger（信使）of Peace”. Why? Because the Folds can get along well with other cats. They are sweet and friendly animals. And unlike some other cats, they can even get along well with dogs! In many different places, for example, at a noisy house or in a cat show, you can see them playing with other animals happily.
Well, when you come to a new school, do you think it’s difficult to feel comfortable in the new place? Perhaps you can learn from the Scottish Fold, which is always sweet and friendly to others.
The Scottish Fold.
| A．is born with folded ears | B．always has folded ears |
| C．is born with straight ears | D．always has straight ears |
What does the Scottish Fold look like?
| A．It has small eyes. |
| B．Its neck and legs are long. |
| C．It has a round head and big eyes. |
| D．It doesn’t look very lovely. |
Why do people name the Folds “Messenger of Peace”?
| A．Because their ears are folded. |
| B．Because they look very cute. |
| C．Because they can stay at a noisy house or in a cat show. |
| D．Because they are sweet and friendly animals. |
According（根据）to the passage, what is the writer’s advice to us when we are in a new environment?
| A．We should have a nickname. |
| B．We should learn from the cats. |
| C．We should always be sweet and friendly to others. |
| D．We should get along well with dogs. |
| High School Musical Place: Beijing Grand Theatre Date: 7:00 p.m. Oct. 20th Number: 6, Row 9, Floor 1 Price: RMB 80 ◆ Don't bring any dangerous things. ◆If you're late, please enter the theatre quietly. ◆The use of cameras and videos is not allowed. ◆Turn off your cell phones or set them to vibration mode(震动模式). ◆Please check your seat number and be seated before the play begins. ◆After the ticket has been sold, there is no refund. |
The play begins at.
| A．9:00 p.m. | B．7:00 p.m. |
| C．9:00 a.m. | D．7:00 a.m. |
We can while the play is on.
| A．make a phone call loudly |
| B．be seated anywhere we like |
| C．enter the theatre quietly |
| D．take photos and videos |
The underlined word "refund" means.
| A．入场 | B．出场 | C．签票 | D．退票 |
Being outgoing is good for your life. Those who are more outgoing meet lots of interesting people and have more fun in life. In fact, being outgoing is not so hard as you think. Even the shy people can be outgoing.
You can start becoming outgoing with your best friend or a group of friends. But the real challenge (挑战) comes when you meet strange people or new friends. Smile more, and usually they will return your smile. In this way, you may have some talks.
Start a talk. Just a simple “Hello” or “How is it going” is a good start. If you want to make interesting talks, you should read the news and prepare (准备) your views. Surf the Internet for new information and then keep that in mind.
The easiest way to become more outgoing is to go out. This is also the most important step (步). Go to a park, beach, club, party or any other place that you think can be fun, and you may make new friends there.You should start to be outgoing with _______.
| A．your parents | B．your teachers |
| C．your best friends | D．your new friends |
When you start a talk with a stranger, you should say “_________”
| A．What’s the matter? | B．What’s your name?” |
| C．How is it going? | D．Are you healthy? |
The easiest way to be outgoing is _________ .
| A．talking | B．smiling |
| C．playing | D．going out |
Making new friends can make us _________.
| A．more outgoing | B．healthier |
| C．more athletic | D．wilder |
Which is NOT the writer’s idea?
| A．Being outgoing is really difficult. |
| B．Being outgoing is good for our lives. |
| C．Being outgoing helps people have more fun. |
| D．Being outgoing with strangers is not easy. |
Mr. Smith is an old man. He is very kind, so many people like him. He likes traveling. But he has a problem, he can’t see clearly.
One day he came to New York to visit his best friend. But his friend wasn’t at home. So he had to find a hotel to live in.
In the afternoon he went to buy two bottles of wine. When he came back to his room, he found a fly (苍蝇) was on the wall. But he thought it was a snail, so he put bottles on it. Of course, it came down to the floor and they broke. He had to buy another two bottles.
The waiter in the hotel knew this, then she put a snail into the wall.
When he came back, he looked up at the wall and found the fly was there again. So he walked carefully and hit it hard. At once he cried loudly.People like Mr. Smith because .
| A．he is very old. |
| B．he is very kind |
| C．he has two bottles of wines |
| D．he like traveling |
Mr. Smith stayed in when he came to New York.
| A．his friend’s home | B．his parents’ home |
| C．a restaurant | D．a hotel |
What does “snail” mean in Chinese?
| A．锤子 | B．钉子 | C．衣 | D．壁柜 |
In fact, the second time Mr. Smith saw on the wall.
| A．a fly | B．a snail |
| C．a bottle of wine | D．a picture |
How many bottles of wine did Mr. Smith buy?
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．Four |