第二節(jié)(共5小題;每小題2分,滿分10分)
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Four ways to save money at airports
Going on holiday can be an expensive business,so the last thing you want to do is spend a fortune at the airport. Here are some ideas for saving money before you fly.
Book a first-class lounge(休息室)
It might sound strange,but paying for a first- -class lounge may well save you money iOn the long run. Prices vary between airports,but for adults it is usually £20 or under, £15 or under for children and free for babies. This covers the cost of a comfortable room to wait in as well as food and drinks. 36
Take an empty water bottle
This is a really simple way to save money. Take an empty water bottle with you and fill it up at a water fountain in the airport. 37
You can get collapsiable(可折疊的) water bottles
that can be used over and again and fit neatly in your bag. Plus it,s a great way to cut down water bottle waste.
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Many airports have special offers and deals on products and meals,so remember to check the website of the airport you are travelling with to see what is available,
Get yourself prepared
If you are going to a foreign airport,find out where everything is before you arrive. 39 Look up your airport's website and see what information they have about the buildings,shops and transport. 40
A. Book ahead for parking
B. Take advantage of airport discount codes
C. This way you can save your cash on pricey drinks.
D. Find a taxi that will take you where you need to go.
E. Locate the water fountains and find the cheap places to eat.
F. If you were planning on eating at the airport,this way could work out cheaper.
G. The more prepared you are,tAe less likely you’11 need to spend money unnecessarily.
話題:購物本文是說明文。文章主要介紹了在機場省錢的四種方法。
36. F。由該空前面的 This covers the cost of…food and drinks可知,F(xiàn)項內(nèi)容“如果你計劃在機場吃東西,這樣可以更便宜”符合此處語境。
37. C. 由該段主題句Take an empty water bottle以及該空前的Take an empty…in the airport可知,帶一個空水瓶,在機場的飲水器上接水,這樣你就 可以節(jié)省花在昂貴飲料上的錢。
38. B. 由本段中的 special offers and deals on products and meals可知,本段主要說明“要善f利用機場的折扣”。
39. E。由該空前的 find outwhere: everythingisbeforeyouarrive 可知,E 項“提前了解飲水器和便宜的吃的地方的位置”符合此處語境。
40. G. G項中的 “The more prepared you are”與該段主題句 Get yourself prepared 相呼應(yīng)。
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D
One Hundred Years of Solitude By Gabriel Garcia Marquez
It's a book full of colorful characters set in the fictional town of Macondo. The story,which involves six generations of one family,begins with the romantic dreams of the town,s founder,Jose Arcadio Buendia,and ends with the ruin of his family line and the city he tried to make great. It,s an interesting book in which so much happens. It will inspire you to connect with your family,love more deeply,dream bigger,and find deeper truths within yourself. Marquez was awarded the 1982 Nobel Prize for Literature. One Hundred Years of Solitude has been translated into more than three dozen languages.
—Susan Farris,Washington, D. C.
Tuesdays with Morrie By Mitch Albom
After discovering his college professor,Morrie,was dying,author Mitch Albom spent fourteen Tuesday afternoons with him learning life's lessons. Many people have found inspiration in the dying man's last words on aging,family,marriage,and culture,to name a few. Yet,those who have done a lot of soul-searching of their own might not find self-help books very necessary. Nevertheless,with our busy lives,it is always good to be reminded of the things that are most important in life. Overall,Tuesdays with Morrie is a quick read with a long-lasting impact.
—Michael Langdon,San Francisco
The Tipping Point By Malcolm Gladwell
My sister is a marketing major,and she lent me this book. At first it seemed pretty technical — I know nothing about marketing — but I finally got the message. Gladwell explains that ideas spread through society much like viruses do. He also says that certain people are naturally effective communicators who help spread these ideas. And,if the situation is right for an idea to spread, sometimes a small change can then cause it to spread like wildfire. He illustrates(闡述) his point with convincing examples of successful ideas that have changed the world.
—Kate Howson,Manchester
33. What can we learn about One Hundred Years of Solitude?
A. It was written in 1982.
B. It,s an inspirational story.
C. Its hero's dream finally came true.
D. It,s based on the author's true life.
34. In Michael Langdon,s mind, Tuesdays with Morrie .
A. is worth reading
B. is hard to understand
C. should expand its impact
D. should discuss more life's lessons
35. Which of the following does Malcolm Gladwell probably agree with?
A. Humans are bom to change the world.
B. Little things can make a big difference.
C. Common people can't change the world.
D. Successful men also need others’ help.
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B
As a sculptor,Gregory Kloehn often felt his sculptures that stayed in one place for years on end,lacked a meaningful purpose. So he decided to channel his artistic energies into creating homes.
Over the years,he built lots of small houses,bars and restaurants from recycled shipping containers. But the thought of doing the same for the homeless never occurred to him. That idea hit in 2013 when a homeless couple in search of a tarp(防水布) ,knocked at his door. While Gregory did not have a tarp,he did have a small wooden structure complete with a water tank and built-in kitchen that he offered them. They were so grateful for his generosity that Gregory decided to build more for other people in similar situations.
Since starting the Homeless Homes Project in 2013,Gregory has donated ten homes to the most needy. The brightly colored houses that are the size of a regular sofa,are not fancy,but they do provide a safe place for the homeless to sleep in.
Gregory often goes hunting for raw materials by digging through dumpsters(垃圾箱) in an industrial area of Oakland. Everything he finds is usable — refrigerator doors become house doors,pizza delivery bags turn into insulators (隔熱層) , while washing machine doors often serve as windows. Wheels at the bottom allow the homes to move around easily,while pitched roofs (斜屋頂) help make the shelters rain-proof. Gregory says that each mobile shelter which is built with a team of volunteers,costs between $30-$50 in screws,nails,glue,and the gas that he uses to search for materials.
Like any other project,Gregory has seen his fair share of challenges. The original house which inspired the whole movement was firebombed,while another was stolen. One homeless recipient (接受者) sold his home for $80,which has since been used as a dog house. But those incidents are few and far between. Most are thrilled with their houses. A woman named Wonder calls her new home,which is made from an unwanted picnic table,the best one she has had in five years.
6. Gregory decided to create homes because.
A. he had no house of his own
B. he was inspired by other artists
C. he wanted to become an architect
D. he would like to try something different
7. How did Gregory treat the homeless couple who knocked at his door?
A. He invited them to dinner.
B. He gave them some money.
C. He provided a house for them.
D. He offered them what they wanted.
8. The houses Gregory has donated .
A. are made of high-quality material
B. can move around with their owners
C. are built completely by Gregory himself
D. have refrigerators and washing machines inside
9. What can we learn about the Homeless Homes Project?
A. It receives much support from the public.
B. Its (Jonations are all kept in good condition.
C. It was actually created by a homeless couple.
D. Its donations are unpopular with the homeless.
10. How does Wonder feel about her new home?
A. It needs improving.
B. It truly meets her needs.
C. It isn't worth a penny.
D. It should be sold at a good price.
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There's nothing more disappointing than arriving at an airport overseas to discover that your baggage has been left behind. At best you will have to put up with wearing the clothes you stand up in for hours or days,until the airline reunites you with your baggage. At worst,you may be in a different climate zone,thousands of miles from home and forced to wear wholly unsuitable clothes.
No airline is free from mistakes. Although airlines,rarely reveal(透露) how many cases they lose,it's a fact of life that sooner or later regular travelers will be parted from their baggage. Even the best airlines slip up from time to time,and it's impossible for any carrier to guarantee that a passenger,s checked baggage will go on the same flight,particularly when a journey calls for one or more changes of aircraft.
Although airlines make special efforts to avoid errors,unexpected events can still result in baggage going missing. In normal circumstances the baggage system works well. But extra security checks at airports and problems with air traffic combine to cause delayed flights. All this can cause the baggage system to fail. Then there is the possibility of human error,or an accident in which the destination(目的地) label is tom off.
Busy airports are likely to have more problems. These problems can become extremely frious,at large transfer(換乘) airports,known as“hubs”, because of the large number of bags that are processed. Last year,for example,London's Heatlxrow airport handled more than 41 million passengers,of whom nine million were changing planes. British Airways alone handled two million transfer passengers at Heathrow.
No airport can guarantee the safe handling of baggage. Even efficient transfer airports have their bad days. The risk of baggage being lost when changing planes is higher than average at most airports. Miami airport is well known for baggage going missing when transatlantic passengers make immediate connections for destinations in Latin America.
You should choose direct flights whenever possible and check in well before the official time.If a change of plane is unavoidable,or makes your flight less expensive,then try to fly the same airline throughout. Make sure you label your baggage inside and out with your home and holiday addresses.
1. What does the author want to tell us in Paragraph 1 ?
A. Many travelers often miss their homes.
B. It is important to wear suitable clothes.
C. Traveling by airline is uncomfortable.
D. Losing baggage puts people to inconvenience.
2. The underlined phrase “slip up” in Paragraph 2 probably means .
A. find a problem B. make an error
C. keep a secret D. know a fact
3. What do we learn about Heathrow airport?
A. It is a very busy hub.
B. It mainly processes large bags.
C. It seldom has ba^gageproblems.
D. It serveq nine million planes last year.
4. Passengers’ baggage is more likely to lose when .
A. they cross the Atlantic
B. they are changing planes
C. they use a new baggage system
D. they get normal security checks
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[即學(xué)即練]根據(jù)括號內(nèi)的漢語提示補全下面句子(每空一詞) 。
1. It took a,few seconds for her eyes to (適應(yīng)黑暗) .
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D
Opening in 1934,the Brookfield Zoo quickly received a worldwide reputation for its special displays and unique exhibits.
Address: 1st Avenue between Ogden Avenue and 31st Street,Brookfield,Illinois
Phone: 708-688-8000
Getting to the Brookfield Zoo by Public Transportation:
The Metra Rail Burlington Northern line runs from Union Station downtown to the “Zoo Stop”(Hollywood Station) and from there itfs only a 2-block northeast walk to the zoo.
Driving from Downtown:
Dnve along the Eisenhower Expressway west to First Avenue exit. Head south about 2. 5 miles and follow the signs to the zoo entrance.
Parking at the Brookfield Zoo:
Parking fees are $9 for cars and $12 for buses.
The Brookfield Zoo Hours:
The Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days per year.
Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Brookfield Zoo Tickets:
Adults (ages 12-64) , $13. 50;
Seniors (ages 65+) , $9. 50;
Children (ages 3-11) , $9. 50;
Children (ages 2 and under) , free The Brookfield Zoo Featured Exhibits:
Tropic World; Wolf Woods; Living Coast; Seven Seas; Fragile Kingdom; Australia House; Habitat Africa.
About the BrookHeld Zoo:
The Brookfield Zoo is located just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. It's home to a variety of animal species,and its use of natural barriers and moats(壕溝) is so much more relaxing and enjoyable than watching a lion pace back and forth in a cage. The absence of bars also makes for great wildlife photo opportunities. The Brookfield Zoo also focuses on education,with detailed displays about the animals being viewed and the interactive program that lets kids get some hands-on experience to learn what it takes to run a zoo as well as face painting and crafts.
For more information about the Brookfield Zoo,visit www.brookfieldzoo.org.
33. Where is the entrance to the Brookfield Zoo?
A. At 31st Street.
B. At First Avenue.
C. At Ogden Avenue.
D. At the Hollywood Station.
34. How much should a couple in their thirties and their 5-year-old twins pay if they want to visit the zoo?
A. $23. B. $32. 5.
C. $36. 5. D. $46.
35. What make(s) the Brookfield Zoo more attractive and enjoyable?
A. Its cheap tickets.
B. Its various activities. .
C. Its cage-less displays.
D. Its geographical advantage.
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