Although people drive in all countries， the rules can be quite different between nations and areas． For this reason， you should always learn the laws before you decide to drive in a foreign country．
In the U．S．， people in Alaska may have a learner's permit at the age of fourteen． This is quite different from the driving laws of Niger， where a person must be at least twenty﹣three years old to drive． If you want to know the minimum（最小的） driving age in most countries， the answer is eighteen． It may also surprise you to learn that not every country allows people to drive， although most of them do． For example， women are not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia no matter how old they are．
Driving on the right or left side of the road is also different． In Great Britain， Cyprus， Australia， India， and Malaysia， people drive on the left． However， in the U．S．， Mexico， France， and Canada， people are required to drive on the right． In fact， one country can have different driving rules for different areas． People in Hong Kong drive on the left， while drivers in other parts of China use the right side of the road．
Other different driving laws between countries include thoseabout using mobile phones． In Japan， using any kind of mobile phones is illegal（违法的）， even if you do not need to hold the phone with your hands． However， in Argentina and Australia， drivers are allowed to talk on their mobile phones if they do not use their hands．
You might also find it interesting to learn that some countries have very unusual laws． For example， in Cyprus， it is against the law to eat or drink anything while driving．
（1）Which of the following is not discussed in the passage？
| A． |
The driving age． |
| B． |
The driving speed． |
| C． |
Right or left side traffic． |
| D． |
Safety calls while driving． |
（2）What can we know about driving from the passage？
| A． |
It is fun to drive in Britain in the afternoon． |
| B． |
Women are not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia． |
| C． |
In Cyprus， you may make a phone call while driving． |
| D． |
It's against laws for an Australian driver to use a mobile． |
（3）What does the underlined word "those" in Paragraph 4 refer to？
| A． |
Drivers． |
| B． |
Mobile phones． |
| C． |
Driving laws． |
| D． |
Countries． |
（4）What is the main idea of the passage？
| A． |
Driving in all countries shares a common purpose． |
| B． |
Countries have different ways to make laws on driving． |
| C． |
There are differences in laws about driving among countries． |
| D． |
People in different countries drive on different sides of the road． |
Colours often have different meanings in different cultures. In the U.S., people have found the following to be true.
Black
Black is the colour of power. It is also popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner.
White
White is the symbol of purity. White is thought to be a summer colour. However, white shows dirt and is more difficult to keep clean than other colours.
Red
This is the most exciting colour. Red furniture (家具) should look very good since it will attract a lot of attention. Red cars are the thieves’ favourite. Red is often used in restaurants because it is an appetite (食欲) stimulant. This means it can make people eat more.
Blue
Blue is the colour of the sky and the ocean. Peaceful blue is often used in bedrooms. Studies show that weightlifters are able to lift heavier weights in blue gyms.
Green
Green represents nature. It is the easiest colour on the eye. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients.
Yellow
Sunny yellow is a cheerful colour, yet people lose their tempers (发脾气) more often in yellow rooms, and babies cry more.Which colour is a summer colour?
| A．Blue. | B．White. | C．Green. | D．Red. |
The underlined word “stimulant” means “______”.
| A．刺激物 | B．防腐剂 | C．辐射物 | D．装饰品 |
Where is colour red often used?
| A．In bedrooms. | B．In gyms. |
| C．In hospitals. | D．In restaurants. |
What does the underlined sentence mean?
| A．It is the easiest colour for people to find. |
| B．It is the most comfortable colour for eyes. |
| C．People can remember it more easily. |
| D．It can improve our eyesight. |
Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
| A．White can make people eat more. |
| B．Blue can make patients feel more relaxed. |
| C．People can get angry easily in yellow rooms. |
| D．Black cars are popular among thieves. |
New York City is a very large city with 8 million people. How do so many people move on their way to work and school?
In New York you can travel by subways, bus, taxi and private (私人的) car. The subway runs on the railroad lines under the city. It crosses the city at different points and goes to all parts of the city. Travelling by subway is the fastest way to get around the city.
The second way to travel is by bus. It is a slower way to travel.
You can also travel by taxi. This is very expensive, but the taxi will take you to every place you want to go to. If traffic is heavy, the taxi will be slow. During the mornings and afternoons, there is the “rush hour”. This is the time when the traffic is very heavy with people going to and from work..
The last way is to use your private car. It’s not good to drive during the “rush hour”. If there is an accident on the road, you will have to wait for a long time.
The best time to travel is from 9 a.m to 4.pm . Traffic will be less crowded during this time because most people are already at school or at work at that time.How many ways of travelling are mentioned (提到) in the passage?
| A．Two | B．Three | C．Four | D．Five |
The word “rush hour” in Chinese means _____________.
| A．高峰时间. | B．匆忙时间 | C．冲刺时间 | D．繁忙时间 |
The fastest way to travel in New York City is ________________.
| A．by bus | B．by subway | C．by taxi | D．by private car |
From the last paragraph we know that in New York City ____________.
| A．there is no “rush hour” from 9.am to 4 p.m. |
| B．traffic is heavy at noon. |
| C．most Americans have lunch at home. |
| D．people go to work and school at 9:00. |
Why do so many people go to work or school by subway, taxi, bus and private car?
| A．Because New York City is a modern city. |
| B．Because New York City is a very large city. |
| C．Because New York City is new. |
| D．Because the people in New York City are very busy. |
Going to a friend’s house is very exciting. You may spend time with a friend and get to see where he lives. So remember to be polite.
When to arrive
The first thing to remember is that when a friend invites you, you need to arrive on time. If your friend tells you to come “around 3:00”, that means you can turn up a little bit after 3:00. But usually it is a good idea to arrive at the right time.
What to bring
Often it is also nice to bring something to your friend’s house. This could be a box of chocolates for you two to share, or maybe a movie that you can watch together. You can also bring some flowers. A little gift is a nice way to show your friend that you are excited to be at his house.
How to greet (问候)
When you visit your friend’s house, you may also meet his parents. You should tell them who you are and they may tell you their names. As a child, I went to visit my friend Paul. I called his parents by their first names John and Mary. But now I know it is more polite to call them Mr. or Mrs. Smith. This will show them more respect (尊重) and then they may tell you to call them by their first names. Another way to show respect is to call them Madam or Sir.
It is a cool thing to visit a friend’s house. Be polite to your friend and your friend’s parents, and you will be invited again!If you are told to get to your friend’s house around 5:00 p.m., it is polite to arrive at_____
| A．5:02 p.m. | B．4:50 p.m. | C．4:30 p.m. | D．5:30 p.m. |
When the writer was a child, he called his friend’s father _____.
| A．Smith | B．John | C．Mary | D．Paul |
The passage mainly (主要) tells us _____.
| A．when to arrive at your friend’s house |
| B．how to greet people |
| C．what to bring to your friend |
| D．how to be a good visitor |
London Time, July 7, 1992
Mountaineer Jean-Marc came back to London yesterday. He was welcomed by all the people in the city. But the 28-year-old Frenchman was very modest. “I’m not a hero,” he said in London Guild Hall, “It was something I wanted to do, so I did it.”
Jean-Marc climbed the world’s highest mountain, K2 in the Himlayas, with English Climbing Team one month ago. He was the only one who climbed up. He was the first Frenchman to reach the peak(山顶). When he got to the peak, his tears fell. He was so glad.
Yesterday his wife went to London to meet him. These years she always helping him to do his job. Jean-Marc said, “Because my wife gave me so much help, I won. I love her very much. And now we’ll have a month’s holiday in America.” ________________climbed up the peak.
| A． English Climbing Team | B． Jean-Marc |
| C． Jean-Marc and his wife | D． K2 in the Himlayas |
On the afternoon of July 6, 1992, Jean-Marc was in ____________.
| A．America | B．the Himlayas | C．London | D．France |
In some countries, the most common unlucky number is thirteen. People don’t like to live in a house that is number 13. People don’t like to have parties with thirteen people. People don’t like to do important things on the thirteenth of the month. Also, when you add the Japanese unlucky numbers together---nine and four ---they make thirteen.
There aren’t many business meetings on the thirteenth of the month especially when the thirteenth is on a Friday. Friday is always unlucky. Adam and Eve left the Garden of Eden (伊甸园) on a Friday. Jesus Christ died on a Friday. There were thirteen people at his last supper. In Europe, they kill criminals(罪犯) on Fridays.
For some people, unlucky numbers do the opposite things. My elder brother was born on the thirteenth. He passed his exams on the thirteenth. He married on the thirteenth. He became a pilot on the thirteenth. It was always a lucky number for him.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。What is the unlucky number in Japanese?
| A．Thirteen | B．Nine | C．Four | D．Nine and four |
Generally speaking, how many days are there in a year on which people don’t want to hold business meetings?
| A．9 | B．12 | C．13 | D．24 |
Which of the following is NOT used to prove that Friday or thirteen is unlucky?
| A．Adam and Eve. | B．Jesus Christ’s death. |
| C．Jesus Christ’s last supper. | D．The author’s brother’s marriage date. |
When did Europeans kill criminals?
| A．On the thirteen every month. | B．On Fridays of the fifth month every year. |
| C．On Fridays. | D．On the third week of every month. |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．The author was born on the thirteenth. |
| B．The author’s elder brother passed his exams on the thirteenth. |
| C．The author’s elder brother married on the thirteenth. |
| D．Thirteen was a lucky number for the author’s brother. |