If cars had wings, they could fly and that just might happen, beginning in 2011.The company Terrafugia, based in Woburn, Massachusetts, says it plans to make such a car-plane called “Transition”, to customers(顾客) by the end of 2012. “It’s the next ‘wow’ vehicle,”said Terrafugia vice president Richard Gersh. “Anybody can buy a Ferrari, but as we say, Ferraris don’t fly.”
The car-plane has wings that unfold for flying—a process the company says takes one minute-and fold back up for driving. A runway is still needed to take off and land.
The Transition is being marketed more as a plane that drives than a car that flies, although it is both. The company has been working with FAA to meet aircraft regulations, and with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to meet vehicle safety regulations.
The company is aiming to sell the Transition to private pilots as an easier and cheaper way to fly.They say it saves you the trouble from trying to find another mode of transportation to get to and from airports: You drive the car to the airport and then you’re good to go.When you land, you fold up the wings and hit the road. There are no expensive parking fees because you don’t have to store it at an airport—you leave it in the car park at home.
The car-plane is designed to fly under 10,000 feet. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,430 pounds, including fuel and passengers.
The Transition’s price tag: $194,000, But there may be something else you need to pay, like a radio, transponder or GPS and so on.
So far, the company has more than 70 orders. “We’re working very closely with them, but there are still some remaining steps,” Brown said.
| A．car-planes will be popular in 2012 |
| B．people might drive a car-plane in 2012 |
| C．both Transition and Ferrari can take off and land |
| D．Richard Gersh is the vice president of Massachusetts |
| A．The car-plane needs a runway to take off and land. |
| B．A car-plane with radio and GPS will cost $194,000 |
| C．The car-plane may fly at 8,000 feet |
| D．People can park the car-plane in the car park at their home. |
| A．start | B．spread |
| C．cover | D．travel |
| A．Cars With Wings May come true soon |
| B．A Ferrari or a Car Plane |
| C．A Easier and Cheaper Way to Fly |
| D．Cars With Wings Can Fly as Fast as Planes |
Sam’s Snack Bar（汤姆的小吃店）
OPENING HOURS：11：00 am ~ 10：00 pm ( weekdays)
12：00 am ~ 8：00 pm ( weekends)
The followings are some of the set meals（套餐） in the bar.
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Meal 1： chicken nuggets（鸡块）+ small fries（薯条）+ drink ￥ 18 |
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Meal 2： chicken burger（汉堡包）+ small fries + drink ￥ 20 |
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Meal 3： cheese burger + small fries + drink ￥ 23 |
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Meal 4： fried chicken rice + soup ￥ 22 |
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Meal 5： vegetable salad（沙拉）+ soup ￥ 24 |
Pay only two more yuan to change small fries to large fries!
根据表格信息，选择正确答案。David wants two cheese burger meals， two vegetable salad meals and a chicken nuggets meal. How much should he pay?
A. ￥ 112. B. ￥ 108. C. ￥ 102.According to Question 66 ， how much more does David have to pay if he wants all the meals with large fries?
A. ￥ 10. B. ￥ 8. C. ￥ 6.Mandy likes chicken very much. How many meals may she like?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.Amanda would like to have more vegetables for her lunch because she is on diet. Which meal should she order（点菜）?
A. Meal 2. B. Meal 4. C. Meal 5.Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The snack bar only opens on weekdays.
B. All the set meals have soup.
C. The snack bar doesn’t open before 11：00 am.
Eating habits are different in many countries. The Chinese have a saying， “ Eat good things for breakfast， eat a big meal for lunch， but eat less at dinner.” Many Americans agree that one should start the day with a good breakfast， but their ideas about lunch and dinner are different.
Most Americans only give themselves a short time for lunch. So they eat a small meal. After work they will have more time to eat a big dinner. Also a quiet dinner at home with all the family members， talking about their day is a way to rest after a long， hard day of work.
Eating at restaurant is also different. In China， people like to talk and laugh while eating. Very often you can hear people talking and laughing loudly， and they are just having a good time. In America it is not like this. People want a quiet place where they can eat a good meal far away from the noise of the outside world. If some people are talking too loudly， the manager（经理） may come out and ask them to leave.Which is the good way for keeping healthy in China?
A. Eating nothing for breakfast.
B. Eating less to lose weight.
C. Eating less at dinner.How long do most Americans only give themselves for lunch?
A. The whole noon.
B. A long time.
C. A short time.Talking at table isn’t a way to rest in America， is it?
A. Yes， it is.
B. No， it isn’t.
C. No. They aren’t.What do people like doing when we are having a meal in China?
A. Talking and laughing.
B. Having a rest.
C. Only eating quietly.What will the manager of the restaurant do if some people are talking too loudly in America?
A. Talk with them happily.
B. Let them go away.
C. Do nothing.
Li Lei is thirteen now. He began to study in a middle school two years ago. His home is in a small village， and it’s nearly five kilometers from his school. He has to get up early in the morning and run to school. He is never late for school. His father thinks Li Lei is too tired. He wants to borrow some money to buy a bike for him. Li Lei doesn’t agree because he knows his mother is always ill and the family spends a lot of money on medicine. He keeps running every day. He becomes stronger and stronger. He runs fastest in his class. Last week there was a sports meeting in his school. Li Lei ran faster than any other boy and got the first place in the boys’ 1，500 meters. Now he’s famous in the whole school. His classmates and teachers were very proud of him. He was happy， too. He ran home fast to tell his parents about the good news.Li Lei is thirteen years old.
Li Lei runs to school in the morning.
Li Lei’s father bought him a bike.
Li Lei is often late for school.
Li Lei got the first place in the boys’ 1，500 meters last week.
Most mobile phone companies design（设计）models especially for children. But parents are usually the ones buying the phones, and paying the phones. According to a study, 56% of parents of children aged 8 to 12 have given their children a mobile phone. Most children get their first mobile phone at the age of 12.
Many parents think it’s necessary for children to have a mobile phone because it helps children stay in touch with their friends and families. They believe that mobile phones are an important tool when something happens suddenly. Children can stay connected with their parents at all times. Some people think mobile phones help teach children to be responsible.
But other people are worried about the health and safety of children’s mobile phones. They believe that sending messages while doing homework is bad for children’s concentration（注意力）. They say that children are spending too much time sending messages instead of talking to each other. But we do need to communicate face to face. Also, the radiation（辐射）that the mobile phones give off can be harmful to young people.
What do you think? If you have any idea about it, please tell me.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。According to the passage, most children got their first mobile phone .
A. at the age of 12
B. at the age of 10
C. at the age of 8Many parents think it’s necessary for children to have a mobile because .
A. it’s cheaper than before
B. it helps children stay in touch with their friends and families
C. it’s a great birthday presentWhen something happens suddenly, mobile phones are ________ to stay touch with others.
A. a useful language
B. an important tool
C. a different wayThe underline word “responsible” means “ ” in Chinese.
A. 负责任的 B. 乐于助人的 C. 尊重人的Which is NOT TRUE according to this passage?
A. Some especial mobile phones are designed for children.
B. Some people think that sending messages while doing homework is a bad habit.
C. 56% of children aged 8 to 12 paid for their mobile phones.
Welcome to My Restaurant
| MENU |
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| Main courses |
Drinks |
Desserts |
| Hot dog $2.50 |
Juice $2.50 |
Apple pie $4.50 |
| Pizza $12.00 |
Coke $4.00 |
Ice cream $2.50 |
| Sandwich $5.00 |
Coffee $6.00 |
Salad $10.00 |
| Rice with chicken $7.00 |
Milk $2.00 |
Fruit $3.00 |
| We’re open every day from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. We’re closed on Christmas Day. |
根据表格信息，选择正确答案。There are __________ kinds of drinks in the restaurant.
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5If you want to buy a sandwich and a glass of juice, you must pay __________.
A. $7.50 B. $5.00 C. $2.50The most expensive thing on the menu is _______.
A. Pizza B. Coke C. Ice creamThe restaurant isn’t open on _______.
A. Children’s Day
B. New Year’s Day
C. Christmas DayThe restaurant is open at ___________ in the morning.
A. 8:00am B. 9:00am C. 11:00pm
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