我是绿柠檬iless business. And most people live too far from downtown to travel by bike．
The city government has not yet decided what to do．It wants to keep everyone happy．Only on weekends, Central Park is closed to cars,and the roads may be used by bicycles only．But Bike for a Better City says this is not enough and keeps fighting to get bicycle lanes downtown． 1. According to the passage,bicycles____________.
A. are more convenient than cars B．are safer traffic tools than cars
C．are ridden by most people in the U．S． D．are the solution to some city problems 2. The idea of special bicycle lanes is most favored by____________.
A. the city government B. some bike riders C. people living far from downtown D. some store owners
3. ―Bicycle lanes‖,in the third paragraph probably means____________. A. narrow passages between buildings for bicycles B. roads full of bicycles C. special parts of the road for bicycle riders only D. roads for bicycles only 4. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?________． A. Bike for a Better City members ride bicycles to work
B. Sometimes accidents may occur when cars and bikes are on the same lanes C. The Central Park is closed to cars on weekends
D. In New York City．many people use bikes as they have special lanes 5. The best title for this passage is____________.
A. Traffic Crowding in New York City B. Air Pollution in New York City by Cars C. Special Lanes for Passengers D. A Solution to Traffic Problem in New York
Passage 16
When companies need new employees,they usually place advertisements in newspapers in order to attract as many applicants as possible．But many large well-known companies hire new people frequently without putting advemsements in newspapers,because they already have many resumes on file. Therefore,it is not always best to apply only to companies that place ads in newspapers．A person looking for a job is advised to send his resume wim a cover letter to a well-known company even if a position is not then open. He can follow up with a telephone call to inquire if his resume has been received and if any jobs are available. If the company has not a iob at that time,he can ask that they keep his material on file and contact him in the future when something is available．
Sometimes if a company is not hiring at the time,a letter explaining that a position is not currently available will be sent．If a person sends a letter and resume to a company that is not then hiring and later sees an advertisement in the newsper for a job with that company,he should call the company to make certain they have his material on file and will consider him for the position．So,a person has nothing to lose and everything to gain by sending in his resume. 1. What kind of companies are the best choice for a person to write to find a job? A. Companies that place ads in newspapers B. Small trading companies
C. Larger,well-known companies
D. The companies which are looking for new personnel now 2. Which of the following is not true?
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A. A person looking for a job should only apply to companies that advertise in newspapers B. Many larger,well-known companies hire new people frequently
C. A person looking for a job is advised to send his resume with a cover letter to a well-known company even if a position is not then open
D. When companies decide to hire new people they usually place an ad in the newspaper to attract as many people as possible．
3. When people are looking for jobs,what should they send to companies,according to the
passage ?
A. A resume and recent photos B. A cover letter and an application C. A resume and a cover letter D. Only a phone call.
4. If you send your resume to a company that isn't hiring at the time, what might the company
do ?
A. The company might call you and tell you that they have no positions now B. The company might hire you anyway
C. The company will not write back because they are not interested in you
D. The company might write back and tell you that there are no positions available at the time 5. According to the author, ____________.
A. it is a bad idea to send in one's resume if one is not certain there is a job available
B. it is always a good idea to send in one's resume whether or not one is certain there is a job available
C. it is not necessary to send in one's resume if one knows that there is not a job available D. it is always necessary to make an inquiry phone call first before one sends in his resume
Passage 17
Every day,the news of the world is relayed to people by over 300 million copies of daily papers,over 400 million radio sets,and over 150 million television sets．Additional news is shown by motion pictures,in theatres and cinemas all over the world．As more people leam what the important events of the day are,fewer are still concerned exclusively with the events of their own household．As the English writer John Donne put it,nearly four hundred years ago,'no man is an island．'This idea is more appropriate today than it was when Donne lived．In short,wherever he lives,a man belongs to some society；and we are becoming more and more aware that whatever happens in one particular society affects,somehow,the life and destiny(命运)of all humanity． Newspapers have been published in the modem world for about four hundred years．Most of the newspapers printed today are read in Europe and North America．However,soon they may be read in all parts of the world,thanks to the new inventions that are changing the techniques of newspaper publishing．
Electronics and automation(电子和自动化)have made it possible to produce pictures and text far more quickly than before．Therefore,the publishing of newspapers and magazines becomes more economical．Furthermore,photo-copies can be sent over great distances now by means of television channels and satellites such as Telstar．Thus,pictures can be brought to the public more quickly than previously．
1. People learn about what happens in the world through____________ . A. newspapers and magazines B. radio and television sets
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C. electronics and automation D. both A and B 2. According to the passage,the expression 'no man is an island, means that____________. A. no man lives on an island surrounded by water B. every man is in some way alone
C. every man can live an independent life D. every man belongs to some society 3. The passage suggests that newspapers have been published for about____________. A. 100 years B. 200 years C. 300 years D. 400 years 4. According to the author,people in today's world____________ A. have become more isolated than people in Donne's times
B. are affected more by whatever happens in the other parts of the world C. are concemed only with the events of their own household D. only read newspapers in Europe and North America
5. Today the publishing of newspapers and magazines is more economical because_________ A. more people are engaged in newspaper publishing
B. new inventions are changing the techniques of newspaper publishing C. Telstar can send pictures to any part of the world
D. the competition in newspaper publishing is getting severe
Unit13-18
Part I
71. Could you tell me where Mr. Lake is?
A. From England B. At the office C. He‘s working D. He‘s very busy
72. Can you tell me how much a radio like this costs? A. I‘d like to buy it.
B. It‘s of very good quality. C. About eighty-five dollars. D. It depends on how you like it.
73. I wonder if Henry will come to the party at 8:00 sharp as he‘s promised. A. The party won‘t start until 8:00.
B. Thank you for having the party for me. C. Don’t worry. He always keeps his word. D. The party must cost a lot.
74. Excuse me. I didn‘t mean to bother you. A. There‘s no problem. B. It‘s a pleasure.
C.That’s quite all right. D.I didn‘t realize that.
75. What do you think about this story? A. Thank you for telling me the story. B. Yes, it‘s a real story. C. I like it very much. 48
D. So do I.
76. Thanks a lot. You‘ve gone to so much trouble. A. It’s no trouble at all. B. That‘s all right. I like it C. I don‘t think it‘s a trouble. D. That‘s very kind of you.
77. What a beautiful dress in the window! A. I have no idea about it.
B. Yes, really. If I had the money, I’d buy it. C. You can‘t wear it.
D. There‘s no money to buy it.
78. Would you like to order now? A. I‘m full now.
B. Yes. I’d like fish and the soup. C. But the price is high.
D. Thank you. It‘s very kind of you.
79. I wonder if you could help me. A. I could B. Yes, I do. C. No, not at all. D. Of course.
80. I haven‘t seen Belly for 10 years. A. Either have I. B. Neither have I. C Haven‘t I. D. So have I.
81. When does the next bus leave for Glasgow? A. I‘ve never been there. B. The next one is faster. C. They leave every hour. D. The city is far away.
82. Wait here and I‘ll get my car and go there together. A. I‘m sorry to have kept you waiting. B. Your sports car is fabulous.
C. I‘m afraid I won‘t wait very long.
D. Why bother? It’s within walking distance.
83. Is there anything serious, doctor? A. I‘m going to have another check-up. B. The results of the blood test are wrong.
C. No. Just stay in bed and drink more water. D. Yes. You can go home tomorrow.
84. I‘ve got two tickets for the match. Shall we go and watch it together? A. The tickets must be expensive. B. The match must be exciting. C. Why not. Let’s go.
D. The place is too far away.
85. I don‘t think I‘m late. Excuse me, what‘s the time?
A. It says 8:00. But it’s 5 minutes slow. B. I‘m sorry I‘ve forgot the time. C. I was caught in the traffic jam. D. I‘m sorry to keep you waiting.
86. Are you sure about that? A. You needn‘t worry about that. B. I like the idea.
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C. Oh, No. I‘m afraid of that.
D. Oh, Yes. I’m absolutely positive.
87. Everyone knows where the shop is, but who‘s the owner? A. Steve. B. Everyone does. C. At the next door. D. Yes, it‘s a secret.
88. Afternoon, sir. Where to? A. Please get me to the airport. B. Please pick my up next time. C. I‘ve been to the airport.
D. Ithe plane will take off in an hour.
89. Excuse me, does this bus go to the bookstore? A. The bus is so crowded.
B. The bookstore is five blocks away.
C. No. You’d better change at the next stop. D. You should wait in line.
90. Help yourself to the steak, Maggie? A. Sorry, I‘ve had enough. B. Thank you, Helen. C. Yes. But it isn‘t cooked well. D. Help yourself to it, too.
91. Will you please turn down the TV?
A. I‘ll turn it down next time. B. Never mind if you turn it down. C. It sounds reasonable. D. Sorry. I haven’t realized you’re sleeping. 92. The lecture given by Professor Smith was really interesting. A. I couldn’t agree with you more. B. I‘m going to listen to it. C. It sounds reasonable. D. It didn‘t last too long.
93. What kind of TV program do you like best?
A. I like them very much B. I only watch them at weekend C. It’s hard to say, actually D. I‘m too busy to say
94. What subjects are you studying?
A. Yes, I‘m studying history B. I‘m studying now
C. I’m studying philosophy D. I‘m doing my homework
95. Have you got a table for four, Waiter? A. Welcome to our restaurant. B. Yes, sure. This way, please. C. We have booked the seats. D. Here are the menus.
96. What would you like, tea or coffee? A. Yes, I would B. Coffee, please C. Yes, please D. It‘s very nice
97. Excuse me. Is this table taken? A. We haven‘t booked the dishes. B. We haven‘t ordered the dishes.
C. Yeah. I’m saving these seats for friends. 50
