Flight cancellations(取消) and loss of luggage can ruin even the best-planned holiday. The key to a stress-free trip is having a backup plan. Fly non-stop. The worst problems involve connections, so it is important to take non-stop flights whenever possible. If you do have to make a connection, try to route through a southern city, where snowstorms and de-icing delays will be less likely. Always allow at least two to three hours for flight connections. Check the weather. Check the weather in your connecting city, not just the arrival and departure city. If your departure flight is cancelled because of weather, you can go home or back to your hotel. Airlines promise to get you on the next available flight, not the next flight. That could be several days later on a sold-out holiday weekend. Go early. The earlier in the day you fly, the better your chance of getting rebooked the same day after a missed connection. It will also put you ahead of stranded(滞留的) passengers who arrive later. Rebook immediately. As soon as your flight is delayed or cancelled, get on the phone and rebook your flight instead of waiting at the ticket counter. If your rebooking is delayed, call or ask your travel agent to find a seat on another carrier, and then ask your original carrier to endorse your ticket to the new airline. Airlines are not required to do this but often do. Learn more at www. dot. gov/ airconsumer/ fly-rights. Ship bags. A few days before your flight, ship suitcases or holiday gifts to your destination by a documented express service. It’s preferable to losing bags because of re-routed flights and sometimes cheaper than paying airline overweight bag fees. Know your rights. Airlines are not required to compensate passengers for delayed or cancelled flights, but it never hurts to ask for goodwill vouchers(折扣) for meals, taxis or a room. 小题1:When making a flight connection, it’s common that you’ll___________.A.stop in the south | B.choose a good city without snowstorm | C.be trapped in the storm | D.wait for two or three hours | 小题2:The suggested way for you to rebook your flight is___________.A.through the phone | B.by waiting at the ticket counter | C.by changing another airline | D.by surfing the Internet | 小题3:According to the passage, we can infer____________.A.it will take long to rebook the tickets | B.your luggage is easy to be lost | C.you will pay more for your overweight luggage | D.with the same ticket you can take the next flight | 小题4:The underlined word “compensate” in the last paragraph can be replaced by “___________”.小题5:What’s the best title of the passage?A.The Worst Problem in the Trip. | B.The Preparation Before the Flight Trip. | C.How to Book the Plane Ticket. | D.How to Plan the Holiday. |
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小题1:B 小题2:A 小题3:C 小题4:A 小题5:B |
试题分析:我们在乘坐飞机的时候,经常会出现航班取消或行李丢失的情况,但是做好一些备用的计划可以让你的旅行免去很多烦恼。 小题1:细节题:从第二段的句子:If you do have to make a connection, try to route through a southern city, where snowstorms and de-icing delays will be less likely. 可知当你需要中转的时候,选择一个没有暴风雪的好城市,选B。 小题2:细节题:从第五段的句子:As soon as your flight is delayed or cancelled, get on the phone and rebook your flight instead of waiting at the ticket counter.可知最好的重新预定航班的方法是通过打电话,选A。 小题3:推理题:从文章倒数第二段的句子:It’s preferable to losing bags because of re-routed flights and sometimes cheaper than paying airline overweight bag fees.可以推断出对于你过重的行李,你将会付更多,选C。 小题4:猜词题:从文章最后一段的句子:Airlines are not required to compensate passengers for delayed or cancelled flights, but it never hurts to ask for goodwill vouchers(折扣) for meals, taxis or a room.航空公司没有义务因为延误和取消航班给乘客补偿,但是要求饮食折扣,出租车或房间还是可以的,可知“compensate”的意思是“付钱”,所以选A。 小题5:标题确定题:从文章第一段的句子:Flight cancellations(取消) and loss of luggage can ruin even the best-planned holiday. The key to a stress-free trip is having a backup plan.可知这篇文章讲的是在航空旅行之前的准备工作,选B。 |
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When I settled in Chicago, my new city seemed so big and unfriendly. Then I had a problem and had to go to hospital for a examination. It seemed a small compared to the one I was about to face ,but things started to go right from the beginning.Not having a car or the city, I was depending on a couple of buses to get me from A to B. I’d left myself plenty of time, soon it was I was going to be late, as I had mistakenly boarded a bus that was taking me in the direction. I the bus and stood on the pavement not knowing what to do. I looked into the eyes of a , who was trying to get past me , instead of moving on,she stopped to ask if I was . After I explained my to her, she pointed to a bus stop across the street, where a bus would take me back into the city to my . Sitting there waiting, I felt that someone had been willing to help. , hearing a horn (喇叭) nearby, I looked up to see a car with my new friend at me to get in. She had returned to offer me a to the hospital. Such unexpected from a passer-by was a lovely gift to receive. As I climbed out of the car at the hospital and turned to thank her, she smiled and told me not to lose , for all things are possible.
小题1: | A.physical | B.traveling | C.social | D.housing |
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小题2: | A.scientific | B.final | C.previous | D.thorough |
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小题3: | A.chance | B.challenge | C.success | D.error |
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小题4: | A.wrong | B.easy | C.fast | D.ahead |
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小题5: | A.leaving | B.visiting | C.knowing | D.appreciating |
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小题6: | A.Although | B.Since | C.Unless | D.Once |
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小题7: | A.strange | B.necessary | C.obvious | D.important |
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小题8: | A.same | B.right | C.general | D.opposite |
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小题9: | A.looked at | B.waited for | C.got off | D.ran into |
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小题10: | A.driver | B.friend | C.stranger | D.gentleman |
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小题11: | A.Especially | B.Surprisingly | C.Probably | D.Normally |
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小题12: | A.nervous | B.excited | C.OK | D.dangerous |
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小题13: | A.idea | B.motivation | C.excuse | D.situation |
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小题14: | A.appointment | B.apartment | C.direction | D.station |
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小题15: | A.afraid | B.grateful | C.certain | D.disappointed |
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小题16: | A.Thus | B.Then | C.Perhaps | D.Surely |
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小题17: | A.staring | B.laughing | C.waving | D.shouting |
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小题18: | A.lift | B.suggestion | C.bike | D.guidebook |
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小题19: | A.results | B.news | C.kindness | D.appearance |
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小题20: | A.power | B.faith | C.touch | D.support |
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People on a college campus were more likely to give money to the March of Dimes if they were asked for a donation by a disabled woman in a wheelchair than if asked by a nondisabled woman. In another , subway riders in New York saw a man carrying a stick stumble(绊脚) and fall to the floor. Sometimes the victim had a large red birthmark on his ; sometimes he did not. In this situation, the victim was more likely to aid if his face was spotless than if he had an unattractive birthmark. In these and other research findings, two themes are : we are more willing to help people we like for some reason and people we think assistance. In some situations, those who are physically attractive are more likely to receive aid. , in a field study researchers placed a completed application to graduate school in a telephone box at the airport. The application was ready to be , but had apparently been "lost". The photo attached to the application was sometimes that of a very person and sometimes that of a less attractive person. The measure of helping was whether the individual who found the envelope actually mailed it or not. Results showed that people were more likely to the application if the person in the photo was physically attractive. The degree of between the potential helper and the person in need is also important. For example, people are more likely to help a stranger who is from the same country rather than a foreigner. In one study, shoppers on a busy street in Scotland were more likely to help a person wearing a(n) T-shirt than a person wearing a T-shirt printed with offensive words. Whether a person receives help depends in part on the "worth" of the case. For example, shoppers in a supermarket were more likely to give someone. to buy milk rather than to buy cookies, probably because milk is thought more essential for than cookies. Passengers on a New York subway were more likely to help a man who fell to the ground if he appeared to be rather than drunk.
小题1: | A.study | B.way | C.word | D.college |
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小题3: | A.refuse | B.beg | C.lose | D.receive |
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小题4: | A.challenging | B.recording | C.understanding | D.publishing |
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小题5: | A.important | B.possible | C.amusing | D.missing |
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小题6: | A.seek | B.deserve | C.obtain | D.accept |
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小题7: | A.At first | B.Above all | C.In addition | D.For example |
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小题8: | A.printed | B.mailed | C.rewritten | D.signed |
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小题9: | A.talented | B.good-looking | C.helpful | D.hard-working |
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小题10: | A.send in | B.throw away | C.fill out | D.turn down |
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小题11: | A.similarity | B.friendship | C.cooperation | D.contact |
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小题12: | A.expensive | B.plain | C.cheap | D.strange |
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小题13: | A.time | B.instructions | C.money | D.chances |
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小题14: | A.shoppers | B.research | C.children | D.health |
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小题15: | A.talkative | B.handsome | C.calm | D.sick |
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![](http://img.shitiku.com.cn/uploads/allimg/20191218/20191218140346-18063.jpg) The value-packed, all-inclusive sight-seeing package that combines the best of Sydney"s harbour, city, bay and beach highlights. A SydneyPass gives you unlimited and flexible travel on the Explorer Buses: the "red" Sydney Explorer shows you around our exciting city sights while the "blue" Bondi Explorer visits Sydney Harbour bays and famous beaches. Take to the water on one of three magnificent daily harbour cruises(游船). You can also travel free on regular Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries or CityRail services (limited area), so you can go to every corner of this beautiful city. Imagine browsing at Darling Harbour, sampling the famous seafood at Watsons Bay or enjoying the city lights on an evening ferry cruise. The possibilities and plans are endless with a SydneyPass. Wherever you decide to go, remember that bookings are not required on any of our services so tickets are treated on a first in, first seated basis. SydneyPasses are available for 3, 5 0r 7 days for use over a 7 calendar day period. With a 3 or 5 day pass you choose on which days out of the 7 you want to use it. All SydneyPasses include a free Airport Express inward trip before starting your 3, 5 or 7 days, and the return trip is valid (有效的) for 2 months from the first day your ticket was used. SydneyPass Fares
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| 5day ticket
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| 7day ticket
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| *A child is defined as anyone from the ages of 4 years to under 16 years. Children under 4 years travel free. **A family is defined as 2 adults and any number of children from 4 to under 16 years of age from the same family. 小题1:A SydneyPass doesn’t offer unlimited rides on ______.A.the Explorer Buses | B.the harbour cruises | C.regular Sydney Buses | D.CityRail services | 小题2:With a SydneyPass, a traveller can________.A.save fares from and to the airport | B.take the Sydney Explorer to beaches | C.enjoy the famous seafood for free | D.reserve seats easily in a restaurant | 小题3:If 5-day tickets were to be recommended to a mother who travelled with her colleague and her children, aged 3, 6 and 10, what would the lowest cost be?A.$225. | B.$300. | C.$360. | D.$420. |
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When buying from a dealer, the law says that a car must be: As described: This includes the history of the car as well as its specification. For example, if the dealer described the car as previously having “one careful lady owner”, it shouldn’t turn out to have had several previous “boy racer” owners. Of satisfactory quality: It must meet the standard that a reasonable person would regard as acceptable and be free from any quality problem. Also, bear in mind that a second-hand car will have a slightly different definition of what is considered “satisfactory, because there’s certainly an element of wear and tear. Fit for the purpose: It must be reasonable fit for any normal purpose and this includes any purpose that you specify to the seller. ●If any of the above is violated, then in theory, you may have the right to reject the vehicle and get your money back if you’re reasonably quick. Alternatively, the dealer might offer to replace or repair the car; reduce the price of offering a partial refund(退款). Once you’ve informed the dealer that you wish to reject the car, you must stop using the vehicle. ●If the rejection is not accepted, then it’s up to you to prove your case. You’ll need to pay for an independent assessment of the car and sue for damages. If you do choose a repair, insist the dealer provide you with a hire car or pay any reasonable traveling expenses thus produced while your new car is in the garage. ●If the car is new, it’s likely that the claim will be too high to be fought. Using the small claims procedure to you may have to pay for legal representation. All this can be pretty daunting and expensive. You need to weigh up the pros and cons before rejecting a car. Would a repair do just as well? Selecting a dealer who offers a clear exchange policy may help. 小题1:After the above writing, you will be better at .A.choosing a car | B.dealing with car sellers | C.making a claim | D.suing for damages | 小题2:According to the text, what is essential after you inform the dealer of your wish to reject the car________?A.Suing for damages. | B.Demanding traveling expenses. | C.Stopping using it. | D.Proving your case. | 小题3:If the dealer offers to repair the car you have bought, which of the following is acceptable_______?A.Asking the dealer to provide you with a hire car. | B.Asking the dealer to provide you with repair tool sets. | C.Asking the dealer to pay all of your traveling expenses. | D.Asking the dealer to return all your money. | 小题4:Which of the following words has the closest meaning to the underlined word “daunting” in the last paragraph________?A.Different. | B.Effective. | C.Discouraging. | D.Convenient. | 小题5:What does the writer want to say in the last paragraph_________?A.Buyers should select a dealer that offers to repair the car. | B.Rejecting a new car is not necessarily the best choice. | C.It’s necessary that a new car should be repaired. | D.Buyers should never reject a new car. |
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Debate: Can stricter gun control laws decrease the rate of crimes involving guns? Yes, because with fewer weapons, you get fewer crimes. Take a look at the crime rates of countries like the United Kingdom. Their crime rate is very low, compared to ours here in the United States. Just by simply putting stricter laws in place on who can own them, it will greatly reduce the crimes involving guns. Posted by: 5h4yGlory Past Practice There was an assault weapon(攻击性武器) ban back in 1994 under Bill Clinton. Shootings and crime did not go down for the 10 years when this law was in effect. Criminals do not follow rules. The law only affects those who try to obey the law to arm them to protect themselves. Posted by: jb1988 Wake up, you Americans! It"s hardly surprising that America has one of the highest gun related murder rates of all countries! And of course guns don"t kill people, but the more people own guns, the easier it is to get access to one, the higher the chance of people using it to kill somebody is! In Germany, we have really strict gun laws and only a few people own guns, and obviously we don"t need them. There"s no reason that a normal citizen would need a gun! Guns are made for one reason only: killing. Posted by: cstephie13 More gun control laws, fewer shootings On the same day as the Sandy Hook tragedy, a man in China entered a primary school with a knife and injured 22 students on December, 14. However, nobody was killed. Compare that to the 26 students and teachers killed at Sandy Hook in Connecticut with a powerful gun. We must learn something from this tragedy. Posted by: Jasonx986 Gun violence goes up with more gun control Criminals will take advantage of the situation. They will do whatever they want and take whatever they want and kill whoever gets in their way. They will get guns illegally. Crime rates go up as a result of more gun control, because criminals know you don"t have one, and they will kill you as they like. There is no point in banning guns! Posted by: eebnflow 小题1:According to the first post, in the United Kingdom ___________.A.the crime rate is higher than America"s | B.the crime rate is rising sharply | C.there is no gun control laws | D.buying guns is very hard | 小题2:We can infer that jb1988___________.A.is against gun control laws | B.was working under Bill Clinton | C.is in favor of gun control laws | D.has a gun | 小题3:Which of the following does cstephie13 probably agree with_________?A.The more people own guns, the more people will be killed by them. | B.The USA has one of the highest murder rates in the world. | C.People need guns to protect themselves in time of danger. | D.Guns are made to protect rather than kill. | 小题4:What do we know about the Sandy Hook tragedy___________?A.22 students and teachers were killed by a powerful gun. | B.22 students were injured without any deaths. | C.The tragedy took place on December 14 in Connecticut. | D.26 primary students were killed by a knife. | 小题5:Which of the following thinks that guns should not be controlled___________?A.Jasonx986 | B.eebnflow | C.5h4yGlory | D.cstephie13 |
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