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People in Europe love bikes a lot. They are now more bikes than cars. Why do they love bikes so much? What are some bike-friendly facilities (设施) around the world? Let’s find
together.
If you want to find a clean and type of transportation for the road, riding a bike is a good idea. Thanks to some bike-friendly facilities, riding a bike is easy in some
countries.
In Denmark, there are some routes for cyclists (骑行者). Along these routes, bikes and cars always go on different ways. There are pre-green lights (优先绿灯) for cyclists. These traffic lights turn green a few seconds
car traffic lights do. They give the cyclists time to avoid traffic while
.
For people living far from the city, riding a bike alone may take a long time. Don’t be . They can bring their bikes on the subway.
In Holland, people can hire a bike . Bike rental (租赁的) companies are always near main centers. Short-term rentals
from three hours. The average price for a full day is €8.
In fact, in Beijing, people can also hire a bike. Do you want to have a try?
One afternoon I took a trip to an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet view of the masterpieces(名作).
A young couple looking at the paintings in front of me chatted non—stop. I watched them for a moment and realized she was doing all the talking. I admired(佩服)this man for being so patient with her. Bored by their noise, I moved on.
I met them several times as I moved through those rooms of art. Each time I heard her voice, I moved away quickly. I was standing at the museum gift shop buying some cards when the couple walked to the exit.
" He's a brave man, " the clerk said. "Most of us would give up if we were blind at such a young age. But behind his wife come in whenever there's a new art show. "
"But what does he get out of the works of art?" I asked. "Hecan't see. "
" His wife describes each painting so that he can see it in his head. "
I learned something about patience, courage and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without sight and the courage of a husband who would not allow blindness to change his life. And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away holding each other's hands.
Just then, I can't help getting close to them and said, "______ "
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。 Why did the writer admire the husband in the beginning when hearing the woman's talking?
| A．Because he could enjoy art with his wife. |
| B．Because he wasn't bothered by the talkative wife. |
| C．Because he could face the problems in his life. |
| D．Because he had a kind and great wife. |
The woman kept talking while she and her husband were enjoying the art show because ______ .
| A．she was too excited to keep silent |
| B．she preferred talking to listening |
| C．she had to explain everything to her blind husband |
| D．she liked to show off in front of others in the museum |
What's the missing sentence in the last paragraph?
| A．You are so impressing! |
| B．You are so knowledgeable |
| C．You are so noisy and outgoing! |
| D．You are so brave but unhappy! |
What does the underlined word " sight" mean in Chinese?
| A．景色 | B．视力 | C．思想 | D．名胜 |
What can be the best title for this passage?
| A．Watching the paintings | B．A brave husband |
| C．Trusting your wife | D．Seeing true love |
Mr. King is a tall and strong . man. He teaches P.E. in a middle school. He wears a long beard（胡子）and takes good of it.
It was Sunday yesterday. There was a big football match of the year on the playground in the centre of the city. Mr. king likes the game very much and of course he was going to watch it. With his friends' help he got a ticket a few days ago. After breakfast he hurried to the bus stop, but a lot of people were waiting there. A bus came and he hardly got on. There were plenty of people in it and it was difficult for them to put their feet. He had to grip（抓住）a back of the chair. At the next stop a boy got on the bus. He was short and couldn't grip anything. Suddenly the bus stopped and the boy hardly fell to the floor. He looked around and saw Mr. King's beard and grip it. The man found it at once and called out, "Let go of（松开）my beard, boy!"
"Are you going to get off, sir?" asked the boy.Mr. King is a ___.
| A．player | B．runner | C．teacher | D．driver |
.It was difficult for Mr. King to stand because ___.
| A．he had drunk too much | B．the bus was too small |
| C．he got on the bus too late | D．it was very crowded in the bus |
The boy gripped Mr. King's beard because ___.
| A．he was afraid to fall again |
| B．he wanted to make the man angry |
| C．he hoped the man to find a seat for him |
| D．he hoped the man to get off soon |
.Mr. King was afraid ___, so he shouted at him.
| A．the boy would pull him down | B．the boy would hurt his beard |
| C．the boy could be hurt again | D．the boy would borrow his ticket |
Americans have used colors to create many expressions they use every day.
We say you’re ‘in the pink’ when we are in good health. It is easy to understand how this expression was born. When my face has a nice fresh, pink color, it is a sign my health is good.
The color green is natural for trees, it is an unnatural color for humans. When someone doesn’t feel well, someone who is sick, for example, we say he ‘looks green’. When someone is angry because he doesn’t have what someone else has, we say he is ‘green with envy’.
Some people are ‘green with envy’ because someone else has more dollars, or ‘green backs’. Dollars are called ‘greenbacks’ because that’s the color of the backside of the money.
Blue is a cool color. The traditional blue music of American blacks is the opposite of red hot music. It is slow, sad and soulful ( 深情的 ). To be blue, of course, is to be sad.
The color black is often used in expressions. People describe a day in which everything grows wrong as a ‘black day’. A ‘black sheep’ is the member of a family or group who always seems to be in trouble. If someone meets a ‘black cat’, something unlucky might happen to him. Not all the ‘black’ expressions have bad meaning. A company ‘in the red’ is losing money. If someone tells you to put someone ‘in black and white’, they want you to write it down. After reading the passage, we can infer ( 推断 ) if someone ‘looks grey’, he _______.
| A．looks well | B．may need a doctor |
| C．is healthy | D．is ‘in the pink’ |
I was really _________ when I saw his nice new car.
| A．red | B．blue | C．green | D．black |
Which of the following is true?
| A．A company surely likes to be ‘in the red’. |
| B．All the color expressions in the passage come from Britain English. |
| C．Not all the ‘black’ expressions have bad meanings. |
| D．Dollars are called ‘greenbacks’ because they have trees on the backside. |
When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six ways to make you feel good about yourself.
Look in the mirror and say to yourself, “I am a special person and there’s no one in the world like me. I can do anything!” It may not sound so good, but it really works!
Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.
Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.
Learn something new! Have you always wanted to decorate ( 装修 ) your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges ( 挑战 ) are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished.
Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write down your thoughts, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.
Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your Mum or Dad or maybe even your cousin. What do the underlined words in 4) “ a sense of accomplishment” mean?
| A．成就感 | B．忧伤感 |
| C．挫折感 | D．信任感 |
Which of the following should you say “NO” to when you are unhappy?
| A．You should always look for the good things of others. |
| B．Stay alone at home as much as possible. |
| C．Learn something new and go for it! |
| D．Keep a diary to express your feelings. |
The best title for the passage is ____________.
| A．Do Your Best |
| B．Six Ways to Feel Good about Yourself |
| C．It’s Never too Late to Learn |
| D．Always Smile to Your Life |
Are you a creative person? You may answer, ‘No, but I really want to be.’ In fact, everyone has creativity. Some realize it, but others don’t.
Creative people never follow others blindly. They are good at watching and thinking. They have sharp eyes like a hunter. Moreover, creative people can get useful information from others’ findings.
Besides, creative people should have persistence like a camel. On their long way to success, they have to say goodbye to leisure (悠闲 ). They must overcome difficulties and persist without complaint.
Creative people are adventurers (冒险家) and explorers. They use their creativity to make miracles (奇迹) one after another.
Of course, you are creative boys and girls. You have unlimited (无限的) creativity. Believe in yourselves. You can also create miracles. Everyone has ________ according to the passage.
| A．talent | B．gift | C．creativity | D．ability |
Creative people have sharp eyes like a ____________.
| A．hunter | B．teacher | C．camel | D．dog |
Which does NOT belong to the personalities of creative people?
| A．They never follow others blindly. |
| B．They are good at watching and thinking. |
| C．They always do as other people do. |
| D．They can get useful information from others’ findings. |
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