Car Free Day encourages drivers to give up their cars for a day to protect the environment . People from around the world get together in the streets to remind the world that we don’t have to accept the society full of cars . It was first started by 34 cities in France and September 22 is Car Free Day . The first Car Free Day in China was in Chengdu in 2001. The slogan for the day is “If we drive for one less day , we can have one more nice day .”
Organized activities are held in many cities on Car Free Day . In Brussels, Car Free Day shall be valid (有效的)for everybody except persons with a special permit (许可证), but they have to slow down to the speed of 30 kilometers per hour . The public transportation is free on that day. In London, they have special “green areas”. Walking, biking, and public transportation are encouraged. The streets are open only to walkers, bicycles and buses from 7:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m. In Beijing , it asks drivers to leave their cars at home for one day each month and walk or ride a bike to work . More and more people are joining in the activity. In the first quarter of this year ,Beijing only had 52 blue sky days , and you may see haze(雾霾) almost every day ! We must do more for Car Free Day as a Beijing driver said , “ We may not change the weather, but we can choose not to drive.”
But we do not want just one day and then a return to “ normal ” life . We should go on with Car Free Day.Where was Car Free Day Started first?
How long should the car drivers not drive in the streets in London on Car Free Day ?
Who’s allowed to drive on Car Free Day in Brussels ?
What does Car Free Day ask Beijingers not to do every month ?
What’s the purpose of Car Free Day?
【辽宁省丹东市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解
(根据短文内容,从每个题的四个选项中选择一个最佳答案,并将符合题意的选项用2B铅笔涂在答题卡的相应位置上。每小题1分,共20分)
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![]() Music Club Friday-Sunday 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. ¥20/hour for children(under 12) ¥30/hour for adults 264 Center Street Tel: 504-525-2951 |
![]() Holiday Restaurant Monday-Friday 11:00a.m.-10:00p.m. Saturday-Sunday 11:00a.m.-10:30p.m. 1403 Jinjiang Road Tel: 504-410-9997 Come to enjoy Dandong seafood. |
Movie World Tuesday-Sunday 10:30a.m.-9:30p.m. ¥48 for adults ¥30 for children (under 15) 162 Guangming Street Tel: 504-822-9503 |
Science Museum Thursday-Sunday 10:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Ticket price:¥50 132 Xueyuan Street Tel: 504-732-9406 If you want to learn about robots, welcome to the science museum. |
Nick is 8 years old, he wants to see a movie with his parents. How much should they pay?
A.¥96. | B.¥78. | C.¥126. | D.¥136. |
If you want to go to the music club, you can go there on ________.
A.Saturday | B.Monday | C.Thursday | D.Tuesday |
Fred wants to learn about robots, he can go to ________.
A.Music Club | B.Holiday Restaurant |
C.Movie World | D.Science Museum |
You can call ________ if you are interested in music.
A.504-732-9406 | B.504-822-9503 |
C.504-525-2951 | D.504-410-9997 |
Lucy is free on Monday, she can ________.
A.go to the music club | B.watch a movie |
C.visit the science museum | D.eat seafood |
【江西省南昌市2015年中考英语试题】请阅读下面短文,根据短文内容从每小题 所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。(每小题2分)Where can we get funny cards when we visit English?
A.In the Cartoon Museum. | B.On Stratford Butterfly Farm. |
C.At Cox’s Hotel. | D.At Cox’s pub. |
Which is the proper time to go to the pub at Cox’s Hotel?
A.9:00-18:00 on Friday. | B.10:30-17:30 on Tuesday. |
C.12:00-1:30 on Saturday. | D.10:00-16:30 on Monday. |
How much should four college students pay for a visit to Startford Butterfly Farm?
A.£ 16. | B.£ 32. | C.£ 18. | D.£ 22. |
【黑龙江省哈尔滨市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解(本题共20分,每小题1分)
(B)
The Information about Some Great Inventions
Invention |
![]() |
![]() Telephone |
![]() Light bulb |
![]() Paper |
Appearing Time |
A few thousand years ago |
In 1876 |
In 1879 |
Around 2,000 years ago |
Inventor |
Unknown |
Alexander BeIl |
Thomas Edison |
Cai Lun |
Inventor's Nationality |
Unknown |
American |
American |
Chinese |
Early Main Material |
Wood |
Plastic and metal |
Glass and metal |
Cotton or flax |
Main Use |
Making travelling faster |
Used for communicating over distances |
Giving light |
Used for recording information |
WordBox: lightbulb 灯泡 unknown 未知的 flax 亚麻
根据表格所提供的信息选择最佳答案。 Since invented paper, people have been able to record information on paper.
A. Alexander Bell B. Thomas EdisonC. Cai LunAccording to the form above, the invention that appeared in 1876 was made of .
A. plastic and metal
B. glass and metal
C. cotton or flax According to the form above, the latest invention was .
A. the telephone
B. the light bulb
C. the wheelThanks to the invention of the wheel, people can .
A. have enough light to read
B. travel faster
C. communicate over distancesWhich of the following is TRUE according to the form above?
A. Three of the inventions were made of metal.
B. Neither Alexander Bell nor Thomas Edison is American.
C. Two of the inventions appeared in the 19th century.
【河南省2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解(20小题,每小题2分,共40分)
阅读下面四篇语言材料,然后按文后要求做题。
C
THE FORKS MARKET![]() The Forks Market offers many different kinds of special souvenirs. Downstairs, shoppers may buy fresh food and fruits. In the upstairs, shoppers will find artworks. Open year- round. Tel: 204-942-6302 www.theforks.com |
MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING![]() Manitoba Legislative Building was completed in 1920. many consider it to be the finest in the country. Open from a,m, to 8 p.m. for self-guided tours. Guided tours are offered free. Call for more information. Tel: 204-945-5813 www.gov.mb.ca/mit/legtour/index.html |
MILLENNIUM LIBRARY![]() Every day, up to 5,00 visitors come to Millennium Library for books, movies, music, wifi, reading corner and study space. Open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Tel: 204-986-6450 www.winnipeg.ca/library |
CHILDRON’S MUSEUM![]() The Children’s Museum helps lead to creative learning. there will be public programs, workshops and special events. During the holiday seasons, visitors can take a walk in Eaton’s Santa’s Village. Open daily. Tel;204-924-4000 www.childrenmuseum.com |
注:souvenirs 纪念品;legislative 议会
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。You may call if you want to know more about the Forks Market.
A.204-986-6450 | B.204-924-4000 |
C.204-942-6302 | D.204-945-5813 |
What can you do in the Manitoba Legislative Building?
A.Buy food and fruits. | B.Watch public programs. |
C.Have a self-guided tour. | D.Enjoy music and movies. |
When can you go to the Millennium Library?
A.At 9 a.m. on Tuesday. | B.At 7 p.m. on Friday. |
C.At 8 p.m. on Saturday. | D.At 4 p.m. on Sunday. |
You can take a walk in Eaton’s Santa’s Village in during the holiday season.
A.the Forks Market | B.the Children’s Museum |
C.the Millennium Library | D.the Manitoba Legislative Building |
Where is text most probably from?
A.A guide book. | B.A picture book. |
C.A history book. | D.A science book. |
【贵州省六盘水市2015年中考英语试题】阅读短文,根据短文的大意及首字母提示,写出各单词的完全形式(包括首字母),使短文意思完整。(共5小题,每小题2分,共10 分)
We call Chinese New Year the Spring Festival . It is usually in January o February. It is one of the most important festival in China.
Before the Spring Festival, families usually clean their house. Children like the Spring Festival, because they can wear new clothes and get pocket money(压岁钱) f their grandparents, parents uncles and aunts. On New Year’s Eve, all the family members get together to have a
b dinner. After dinner, all of them stay up late to welcome the New Year. On the first day of the Spring Festival, people go to
v their friends and relatives. They give each other the best wishes and good luck for the coming year”. They all
h a good time.