Learning to drive is important to the independence of teenagers, but it is also a great responsibility.Although having a law that keeps 16-year-old drivers from having more than one teenager in the car with them at first seems unfair, there are convincing reasons for this requirement. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that teens are four times more likely than older drivers to be involved in an automobile accident.It also reports that 16-and 17-year-old drivers are twice as likely to have an accident if they have two teenage friends in the car and four times as likely to have one if they have three or more teenage friends in the car with them.Fatal ( 致命的) crashes of 16-year-old drivers involve the highest percentage of speeding, driver error, and number of passengers.This information is enough to cause any reasonable person to wonder about the wisdom of allowing new teen drivers to take a carload of friends anywhere, even if the law permits it. A study at the National Institutes of Health indicates that the part of the human brain that controls judgment and evaluates the consequences of our actions might not be fully formed until the age of 25.Until this study, researchers had placed the age at 18.If this is true, it could explain the reckless (鲁莽的) behavior of many teens, behavior that often extends into their twenties.It also could be a strong reason for being cautious about the driving circumstances of young people. This is not the only study that indicates such caution is necessary.One study at Temple University in Philadelphia examines the results of peer(同龄人) pressure in risky driving situations.The study, which uses a driving game, has an individual guide a car through a course, both alone and in the presence of friends.Three different age groups participated in the study: 13-16, 18-22, and 24 and older.Members of the oldest group showed caution whether driving alone or with friends present, but the two younger groups took more chances when they were with their friends.Furthermore, because these drivers were accustomed to the noise and distraction of many passengers, they were unable to see their own mistakes.Once again, this is a good indication that a law restricting the number of teenagers in the car with a young driver is a good idea. 小题1:What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 2?A.Many deaths have occurred because of inexperience and overconfidence. | B.It" s reasonable to severely limit the passenger number of teen drivers. | C.New teen drivers have to ask permission before driving with friends. | D.There are many causes behind the teens" driving accidents. | 小题2:From the two studies, the author probably suggests that ______.A.different age groups have different peer pressure | B.teenagers often give wrong judgments above passengers" noise | C.underdeveloped brain makes teens ignore their mistakes | D.driving circumstances are bound up with(与…密切相关) the risk of accidents | 小题3:We can infer that the law restriction can probably ______.A.protect teens on the highway | B.raise teens" sense of responsibility | C.reduce the number of fatal crashes | D.force teens to drive with caution | 小题4:With which statement would the author most likely disagree?A.Some teenagers have risky behavior while driving. | B.Certain laws treat teenagers and adults differently. | C.We still need more studies on teen driving. | D.Driving is important to a teenager" s sense of independence. |
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试题分析:本文围绕法律限制车内青少年的人数这一论点展开论证,通过对两个研究的分析原因,论证了法律的可行性,科学性。该法律的最终结果就是为了保护高速路上的青少年。 小题1:从第一段最后一句there are convincing reasons for this requirement说明紧接第二段将论证法律规定16岁的年轻司机车内不能载超过一个青少年的原因,这样做是合理的。故选B 小题2:从第二段第一个研究中的结论It also could be a strong reason for being cautious about the driving circumstances of young people可知驾驶环境与事故的风险有密切联系。 小题3:BCD答案均为法律限制车内青少年的人数的直接目的,不是推断出来的,而A答案则是该法律的最终结果:保护高速路上的青少年,文章中并没提及,但可推断出来,故选A 小题4:文章作者通过两个研究均表明这条法律的可行性,科学性,故不会赞同做进一步的研究。所以C答案符合。 点评:本文围绕法律限制车内青少年的人数这一论点展开论证,通过对两个研究的分析原因,论证了法律的可行性,科学性。该法律的最终结果就是为了保护高速路上的青少年。本文层次很鲜明,按议论文的写法,提出论点,分析举例论证。集中考查推理题,对于考生在上下文中理解字里行间的能力要求较高。 |
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As for visiting Walt Disney World. People usually have trouble in arranging. The following will give you some practical suggestions on paying a valuable visit to the famous park. When to go? While it’s always busy, Disney World is slightly slower between mid-January and March. It’s summer when the visitors , combined with the heat and humidity(潮湿), are crowded. Your best choice is either early in the morning or late in the day--- often you can enjoy more rides in the first or last two hours of the day than you can the entire rest of the day combined. Where to stay? The question: to stay on Disney World Resort property or not. Disney World offers three resort pricing: Deluxe(豪华的), Moderate, and Value, with good facilities and in-hotel attractions. That said, they all offer “Extra Magic Hours”(early access to the theme parks), guaranteed entry when the parks are over-crowded, and frequent shuttle service to the many attractions. Off-property hotels will have shuttle transfers, but often at less regular intervals(间歇),wasting more time in transport. You’ll also need a rental car, which adds to the expense, making up for saving in the hotel rate. The “Magic Your Way Package” is a good value if you have a large family. What to do? Make use of the “Fast Pass” , which , for no extra cost, allow you to insert your entrance ticket into a particular machine at the attraction and receive a schedule ride time a little later on. For example, use your Fast Pass ticket at a ride just before getting lunch. Once you’re done eating, you can return to the ride and jump right on during the busiest time of day. At the Animal Kingdom, the animals are most active either early or late in the day, so plan accordingly. Thankfully this is fit for the least busy times of day in the park. Study the map of the park the night before to plan your visit. You’ll save time by knowing where things are and where you’re headed. 小题1:Visitors who use Fast Pass tickets ________ A.can get discounts on tickets | B.will have a well-planned ride time | C.will often be checked at the exit | D.have to pay more for their tickets | 小题2:If you have referred to the map of the park, you ________ A.are sure to save time | B.will get the lowest-priced tickets | C.can learn the park’s location | D.may have your lost tickets replaced | 小题3:The underlined word “this” in the text probably refers to the fact that ________ A.there are more visitors at that time | B.animals are active at that time | C.the Animal Kingdom attracts fewer visitors | D.Fast Pass benefits visitors a lot | 小题4:It can be learned from Part 2 that _________ A.every visitor will have a rental car for free | B.all the shuttle transfers are convenient for visitors. | C.three typed of resort pricing are offered by Disney World | D.Young couples are advised to take the Magic Your Way Package |
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Perhaps what we like most about the successful man who has a sense of humor is that he doesn"t seem to take himself too 36 . The average person expects the man in a powerful 37 to be too vain and self-centered. “Walt Dizzy is just a plain, ordinary guy. It"s absolutely amazing,” Harvey tells his friends, “He"s really not different from any one of us. Boy, I"ll tell you, success didn"t spoil him.” 38 it was Walt Dizzy"s aptitude for making the people around him feel 39 that relaxed everyone who met him and gave people the impression that he’s “one of the boys’’. It"s always a surprise and a 40 when people discover that successful individuals are basically not different from anyone else. The majority of people 41 highly successful men and women to be very solemn and earnest because they 42 such big decisions. An executive who has a relaxed 43 and good sense of humor leaves a favorable impression. You"ve undoubtedly often heard someone say, 44 discussing one of these tycoons(大人物), “I can identify with him.” The party who makes the remark has absolutely 45 in common with the tycoons, but the 46 atmosphere, not the man himself, becomes the means of identification. Greeting someone 47 whom you are about to do business with a warm smile is the best way to introduce yourself. People can"t 48 immediately liking such an individual. He seems humble, and they"re impressed with his informal manner. They notice his “human side,” and he 49 them over at once. People want to cooperate with this kind of man. A 50 first meeting sets the stage beautifully for the formal discussions. On the other hand, there"s the humorless, dull type who turns you completely 51 .Stanley Shtick, president of a large food company, is a good 52 . “He is the coldest fish I’ve 53 met,” says Zelda Zoftik, “You would think he was the King of England, the way he acts,” she 54 . “The longer it is before I meet with him again, the 55 .”
小题1: | A.seriously | B.highly | C.easily | D.simply |
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小题2: | A.situation | B.position | C.location | D.tradition |
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小题3: | A.Actually | B.Eventually | C.Gradually | D.Naturally |
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小题4: | A.nervous | B.conscious | C.comfortable | D.reliable |
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小题5: | A.pressure | B.pleasure | C.relief | D.shock |
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小题6: | A.expect | B.want | C.hope | D.think |
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小题8: | A.figure | B.smile | C.personality | D.shape |
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小题9: | A.when | B.if | C.though | D.since |
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小题10: | A.something | B.nothing | C.anything | D.everything |
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小题11: | A.excited | B.relaxed | C.interested | D.embarrassed |
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小题13: | A.help | B.control | C.stand | D.risk |
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小题14: | A.wins | B.gets | C.beats | D.captures |
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小题15: | A.energetic | B.regular | C.friendly | D.normal |
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小题17: | A.idea | B.example | C.friend | D.person |
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小题18: | A.ever | B.seldom | C.never | D.often |
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小题19: | A.explains | B.suggests | C.complains | D.praises |
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小题20: | A.more | B.closer | C.better | D.worse |
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Learning how to be patient with people can be challenging for some. After all, not everybody is gifted with great patience. The good news is that it is something that can be learned and eventually perfected. When the customer before you takes ages to pay for his or her groceries, you tap your foot impatiently and cough every now and then; but no, the customer is still not hurrying up. It takes all of your power not to make a scene. However, if you picture that customer to be someone you like (say your partner), then you will find yourself not getting too annoyed, right? So the next time you find yourself losing patience with somebody, simply visualize that person to be someone you really, really like and your patience will extend its life. The second step on how to be patient with people involves whistling. When you whistle a happy tune, you instantly cheer up. You can sing your favorite song if you can"t whistle - it really doesn"t make a difference. What"s important here is that you have done something that makes you feel good. And when you feel good, you are more likely to be patient with the people around you. Next, when you"re stressed, it"s almost impossible to learn how to be patient with people. If you know you"re going to be in a situation where your patience will be tested, meditate or get yourself a massage(按摩) first. Don"t dive into anything unless you"ve managed to clear yourself off negative emotions. Remember: the more stressed you are, the faster you"ll lose your temper. The less stress you have in your life, the longer your patience. Learning how to patient with people is not a necessity in life. You"ve seen people who manage to survive day to day with incredibly bad tempers after all. But do you really want to live like they do? If, however, you want a life that has better quality than that, then just follow these steps and embrace the fact that patience is a virtue. 小题1:what does the underlined phrase in paragraph 2 mean?A.quarrel publicly | B.make something appear | C.drive away | D.feel happy | 小题2:Which of the following can best summarize the topic of paragraph2?A.We should love everyone around us. | B.Show your impatience when your customers aren’t in a hurry. | C.Think of others fondly. | D.To be patient is really difficult occasionally. | 小题3:When you realized that your patience is being examined, you should________.A.it is possible to control it | B.let it known by whoever you are facing | C.do whatever you like and don’t care what others say | D.learn to relax yourself in a possible way | 小题4:Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text?A.We have to learn to be patient with others because it can benefit us. | B.When you are under pressure, it is unavoidable to be impatient. | C.Doing something that you like may make you feel good when you are impatient. | D.Patience is a quality that can be improved. |
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Good afternoon, everyone, I’d like to introduce my friend Christy to you all. Christy is a great example of how one person with 1 can make her dream a reality, so she should win the Student of the Year Award. Christy loves to ride bikes. She does not just ride along city streets, 2 . She is interested in 3 trail (小路) rides. 4 Christy knew that people who love riding had to travel 5 the city to locate good bike trails, so she 6 to do something. Christy knew that Roosevelt Park had a clean, lively creek(小溪)7 through it. 12 miles of land around the creek was 8 used. Christy decided to get together with other trail9 to ask the city council to 10 a bike path along the unused land. Christy 11 a petition (请愿书). She and other riders asked all of their biking friends if they would12 the list, and they gathered 300 signatures. The city council evaluated the 13 and, more 14 , agreed to allow the bike trail. The 15 took two months of work, and now Roosevelt Park has a 16 bike trail. It has many ups and downs; it is a great ride. This trail is becoming one of the community’s important 17 spots. I can’t 18 with Christy when we ride together, but I am glad that she decided to work hard to begin the 19 of the Roosevelt Park bike path. Christy 20 this award because she acted on her dream, causing a community to come together. Thank you!
小题1: | A.patience | B.satisfaction | C.determination | D.permission |
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小题2: | A.still | B.instead | C.either | D.though |
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小题3: | A.tough | B.vacant | C.convenient | D.remote |
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小题4: | A.However | B.As | C.But | D.Since |
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小题5: | A.around | B.beyond | C.along | D.outside |
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小题6: | A.expected | B.decided | C.offered | D.claimed |
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小题7: | A.running | B.going | C.coming | D.walking |
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小题8: | A.often | B.ever | C.seldom | D.even |
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小题9: | A.runners | B.players | C.passengers | D.riders |
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小题10: | A.approve | B.apply | C.prove | D.accuse |
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小题11: | A.formed | B.developed | C.drew | D.described |
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小题12: | A.write | B.view | C.call | D.sign |
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小题13: | A.demand | B.request | C.invitation | D.scheme |
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小题14: | A.importantly | B.naturally | C.obviously | D.necessarily |
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小题15: | A.destruction | B.organization | C.construction | D.protection |
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小题16: | A.interesting | B.competing | C.parking | D.rewarding |
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小题17: | A.match | B.exercise | C.play | D.game |
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小题18: | A.put up | B.keep up | C.end up | D.turn up |
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小题19: | A.discovery | B.invention | C.creation | D.collection |
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小题20: | A.deserves | B.preserves | C.reserves | D.serves |
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CLASSIC TOURS — COACH BREAK INFORMATION Luggage We ask you to keep luggage down to one medium-sized suitcase per person, but a small suitcase can also be taken on board the coach. Seat Allocation(分配) Requests for particular seats can be made on most coach breaks when booking, but since allocations are made on a first come, first serve basic, early booking is advisable. When booking are made with us you will be offered the best seats that are available on the coach at that time. Travel Documents When you have paid your deposit we will send to you all the necessary documents and labels, so that you receive them in good time before the coach break departure date. Special Diets If you require a special diet you must inform us at the time of booking with a copy of the diet. This will be informed to the hotel or hotels on your coach break. Certain coach breaks the hotels used are tourist class and while offering value for money within the price range, they may not have the full facilities to cope with special diets. Accommodation(住宿) Many of our coach breaks now include, within the price, accommodation with private facilities, and this will be shown on the coach break page. Other coach breaks have a limited number of rooms with private facilities which can be reserved and guaranteed at the time of booking—the additional charge shown in the price panel will be added to your account. On any coach break there are only a limited number of single rooms. When a single room is available it may be charged more and this will be shown on the brochure page. Entertainment Some of our hotels arrange additional entertainment which include music, dancing, films, etc. The presence of the entertainment is at the discretion of(听凭…处理) the hotel and therefore not guaranteed and could be withdrawn if there is a lack of demand or insufficient numbers in the hotel. 小题1:If you want to sit at the front of the coach, you should ________. A.ask when you get on the coach | B.arrive early on the departure date | C.book your seat well in advance | D.avoid traveling at peak times | 小题2:It may be necessary to pay extra for _________. A.single rooms | B.the best seat | C.additional luggage | D.entertainment | 小题3:With every booking Classic Tours guarantees you will be able to ___________.A.request high quality meals. | B.take hand luggage on the coach. | C.have a bathroom to yourself. | D.see a film if you want to. |
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