Theme park getaways are popular with families, but they sure aren’t cheap. Happily, there are some golden rules of ticket-buying that apply to pretty much every theme park, and they can help you chip away at the cost of tickets. 36
•Buy tickets online.
Never ever pay the walk-up ticket price at a theme park. 37 You’re guaranteed to save a significant sum—sometimes as much as $ 20 per ticket—even for same-day tickets.
•Buy in advance.
38 For instance，Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, slices off $25 per ticket when you make your purchase at least three days ahead.
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This one is a universal no-brainer. Single-day ticket prices at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio,are about 30 percent less than admission on Saturdays and Sundays. But the big bonus is that lines will be much shorter, allowing you to spend less time waiting in lines and more time having fun.
•Go in the afternoon.
40 For example, Hersheypark’s sunset tickets allow entry after 4 pm or 5 pm, depending on the day. You’ll still get between four to six hours of fun before the park closes,and you’ll pay up to 50 percent less than the full-day ticket price.
A.Avoid weekends.
B.Buy more tickets than you need.
C.Here are some ways to lower your theme park spending.
D.At larger parks，you’ll save money when you buy a package.
E.Instead, visit the theme park website and print out your tickets before you go.
F.Some parks offer deeply discounted tickets for visitors arriving later in the day.
G.Most theme parks offer a price cut if you buy tickets at least a few days before you arrive.
Texting（发短信）walkers aren't just an annoyance to other walkers, Australian researchers armed with movie special-effects technology have determined scientifically that they're threats to themselves. Using motion-capture technology similar to that used for films, researchers concluded that texting while walking not only affects balance but also the ability to walk in straight line.
“Some people like checking emails while walking to work in the morning” said the study co-author Hoorn, “but they may not know it has a serious effect on the safety of themselves”. Other facts have also proved this. A tourist from Taiwan walked off a pier near Melbourne last month while checking Facebook, bringing a sudden and icy end to a penguin-watching visit. Another person who was too wrapped up in his phone to notice dangers walked straight into the fountain in front of a shopping mall.
The Australian study involved 27 volunteers, a third of whom admitted having knocked into objects while texting. They were asked to walk 8.5 meters three times—once without phones, once while reading text and once while writing text, when eight cameras recorded their actions.
They found the volunteers using the phone walked slower, and, more seriously, they locked their arms and elbows in like “robots”, which forced their heads to move more, throwing themselves off balance. “In a pedestrian（步行的）environment, inability to maintain a straight path would be likely to increase potential for traffic accidents”, said Mr. Hoorn. “The best thing to do is to step aside and stop, or keep off the phone.”
Authorities world-wide have taken note. Signs on Hong Kong's subway system advise passengers in three languages to keep their eyes off their phones. Police and transport authorities have highlighted the danger in Singapore, where the Straits Times newspaper recently declared cellphone-distracted road crossing as “bad habit No. 2” contributing to the rising number of road deaths. Some U.S. states, including New York and Arkansas, are considering bans on what they're calling phone jaywalking.
16. According to the passage, people texting while walking usually____________.
A. do not influence other walkers B. do harm to their eyes
C. put themselves in danger D. can still walk straight
17. Which of the following words has the closest meaning to “wrapped up” in Paragraph 2?
A. absent-minded B. annoyed
C. confused D. absorbed
18. The two examples in Paragraph 2 are given in order to __________.
A. prove texting walkers are threats to others
B. show texting walkers may harm themselves
C. analyze the causes of the danger
D. amuse the readers
19. About the Australian study, we know that___________.
A. the volunteers using phones while walking moved normally
B. ten volunteers admitted having bumped into things while texting
C. the volunteers were divided into three groups during the study
D. texting walkers are exposed to greater possibility of traffic accidents
20. The last paragraph suggests that_________.
A. actions have been taken against texting while walking
B. Hong Kong’s subway system forbids texting walkers to take the train
C. New York has made laws to ban phone jaywalking
D. cellphone-distracted road crossing is considered the worst habit in Singapore
There’s a trend that more city people decide that they want to grow crops and raise some live-stock (家禽). After all, there are few things more satisfying than biting into a bunch of tender, red carrots you grow yourself, or a fresh egg from the backyard.
Most gardeners understand that the soil in big cities is often polluted with lead and know to get their soil tested. But most are pretty clueless about how to prevent other types of pollutants, like heavy metals and asbestos(石棉)from getting into their vegetables.
Part of the problem is that “there might be pollutants that gardeners can’t test for,” says Brent Kim, a program officer. Most soil tests look for lead, cadrniunt(镉)and arsenic(砷). But they don’t test things like chemicals left behind by cars, which might have escaped into the soil.
So if you’re thinking of staring an urban garden, Kim says, once you’ve found a plot of land, you should learn what’s now an empty plot or a backyard might once have been a parking lot, a gas station or a chemical ground. “Knowing its past will give you some idea about what might be in that soil,” he says.
“People tend to think raised beds are going to solve their pollution problem,” Kim says. But polluted soil could easily kicked onto your plants, especially if the beds are low to the ground.
“Another consideration is that you have to be careful about the materials that you’re using to build a raised bed,” Kim says. Recycling wood from an old construction site might seem like a good, eco-friendly idea. But that wood could be treated with chemicals you don’t want touching your fruits and veggies, Kim says. And it’s always a good idea to use gloves while gardening, and wash all your produce thoroughly.
“I see these urban growing spaces as these oases(绿洲)in the middle of these urban environments,” Kim says. “They bring communities together, and they help people save money on fresh produce. Urban growing spaces are amazing. Let’s keep doing this, but let’s do it safely.”
32. What does the underlined word “clueless” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. unaware B. careless C. helpless D. considerate
33. What should you do when starting an urban garden?
A. Build it on a parking lot B. Keep it low to the ground
C. Know the history of the ground D. Use recycled wood to build it
34. What do we know about the raise beds from the text?
A. They are free from some tests B. Their plants can be poisoned
C. They are environment-friendly D. Their materials are all recycled
35. What is the main idea of the text?
A. More fresh vegetables are produced by urban gardeners
B. Growing vegetables become a fashion in big cities
C. Big cities are short of soil for growing fresh produce
D. Urban gardeners may not realize the seriousness of polluted soil
My first lesson is at a meeting. As we settle around the table I hear Meg, who is 1 a recent operation, talking to Judith, the manager of our project. “Thank you so much for 2 my daughters to their dance lessons last week.” “Don’t mention it,” Judith says, “It was nothing.”
Knowing how 3 Judith’s schedule is, with her work, kids and aging parents, I find her driving Meg’s children to lessons unbelievably 4 . I am about to say more about this when Donna, another colleague, enters the room 5 . She apologizes for being late, saying she just hosted a lunch for her friends who are over seventy. “That is so nice of you,” I say, 6 how busy she is, how she doesn’t like to cook and clean. “Oh,” she says, waving her hand, “It was nothing.” 7 , I can still tell the 8 in her voice. She did gain a sense of satisfaction from the entertainment offered to her friends.
Seeing their 9 to help others selflessly, I start thinking about the concept of “nothing”, this way of living--- had it really been nothing or are they simply saying that? It 10 to me that once I spent a whole afternoon after work helping a friend 11 a speech she was going to deliver. I 12 her to rearrange the sequence of the stories in the lecture to make it sound more 13 . After the fifth try, she finally 14 it. She hugged me with 15 , saying thanks to me. I smiled and said it was nothing.
Suddenly, I realized that helping someone was really something to me. I learned that giving from the heart doesn’t 16 mean sacrifice and hard work. The 17 is finding something we love to do and finding someone who 18 that something. Our generosity can benefit others 19 ourselves. Once you have a good 20 of it, it’s nothing. And it’s really something.
1. A. waiting for B. adapting to C. going through D. recovering from
2. A. guiding B. driving C. fetching D. dragging
3. A. common B. strange C. tight D. practical
4. A. ridiculous B. strange C. generous D. tiresome
5. A. hurriedly B. angrily C. disappointedly D. unexpectedly
6. A. knowing B. forgetting C. ignoring D. predicting
7. A. Therefore B. Somehow C. Otherwise D. Moreover
8. A. pleasure B. sadness C. surprise D. regret
9. A. progress B. ambition C. promise D. willingness
10. A. occurs B. appears C. refers D. seems
11. A. deal with B. put up C. give away D. prepare for
12. A. begged B. invited C. sponsored D. recommended
13. A. confusing B. sensitive C. sensible D. typical
14. A. got B. made C. caught D. meant
15. A. gratitude B. worry C concern D. apology
16. A. normally B. necessarily C. accidentally D. possibly
17. A. treat B. plot C. trick D. plan
18. A. defends B. admires C. loves D. needs
19. A. on account of B. as well as C. except for D. regardless of
20. A. impression B. glimpse C. command D. order
All you will leave behind for the world to remember is your legacy（遗产）, but what legacy will you leave?
I had a philosophy（哲学）professor, whose untidy appearance was highlighted（突出）by a ___21___sport coat and poor-fitting thick glasses, which often ___22___on the tip of his nose. Every now and then, as most philosophy professors do, he would go off on one of those hard-to-understand “what’s the meaning of ___23___” discussions. Many of those discussions went___24___, but there were a few that really hit home（切中要害）. This was one of them.
“___25___to the following questions by a ___26___of hands,” my professor instructed.
“How many of you can tell me something about your parents” Everyone’s hand ___27___.
“How many of you can tell me something about your grandparents” About three-fourths put up their hands.
“How many of you can tell me something about your great-grandparents” Two out of sixty students ___28___their hands.
“Look around the room,” he said, “In just two short generations ___29___any of us even know ____30____our own great-grandparents were. Oh sure, maybe we have an old photograph in a musty（发霉的）cigar box. ____31____ maybe we know the classic family____32____about how one of them walked five miles to school barefoot. But how many of us _____33_____know who they were, what they thought, what they took pride in, what they were afraid of, or what they dreamed about? Think about that. Within three generations our ancestors are all but forgotten. Will this _____34_____to you?”
“Here’s a better question. Look _____35_____three generations. You are long ____36____. Instead of you sitting in this room, now it’s your great-grandchildren. What will they have to say _____37_____you? Will they know about you or will you be ____38____, too?”
“Is your life going to be a ____39____or an example? What legacy will you leave? The_____40_____is yours. Class dismissed.”
Nobody rose from their seats for five minutes.
21. A. well-designed B. well-worn C. well-ironed D. well-cut
22. A. ran B. stood C. rested D. lay
23. A. life B. family C. work D. study
24. A. somewhere B. anywhere C. everywhere D. nowhere
25. A. Answer B. Respond C. Contribute D. Relate
26. A. show B. clap C. touch D. rub
27. A. went down B. went up C. went around D. went forward
28. A. rose B. arose C. raised D. aroused
29. A. almost B. nearly C. no D. hardly
30. A. what B. where C. which D. who
31. A. Or B. And C. But D. So
32. A. history B. story C. tree D. song
33. A. simply B. roughly C. generally D. really
34. A. happen B. belong C. refer D. pass
35. A. back B. ahead C. for D. around
36. A. ready B. alive C. gone D. lost
37. A. to B. for C. behind D. about
38. A. forgotten B. remembered C. respected D. scolded
39. A. learning B. meaning C. warning D. turning
40. A. way B. reason C. explanation D. choice
Venice is one of the most beautiful cities of the world. Venice is a cultural and tourist center and is famous for its museums, architecture, cityscape and world of art.
Only about 25 % of Venice’s 280, 000 people live in the historical center of the city. 36 The main method of transportation between the islands is by taking boats that travel up and down the city’s many canals. The main waterway is the Grand Canal, which winds through the heart of Venice. Hundreds of bridges connect the island.
37 The city’s most famous church, Saint Mark’s Basilica, and the Doge’s Palace which was the home of Venice’s rulers for hundreds of years, are the main attractions of the piazza. The square is a famous tourist attraction surrounded by cafes and vendor.
East of the historical center on the outer part of the lagoon (环礁湖) is Lido, a 10km long sandy island. 38 The Venice Film Festival is one of the major annual film events that take place there.
The location of the city at sea level and global warming have caused many problems for Venice. 39 From November to February they cause a situation in which sea level rises up to one and a half meters and cover many of Venice’s famous areas.
Salt water from the sea has damaged the foundations of many buildings and constant repairs are necessary. 40 Industries and tourism have steadily reduced the level of ground water in Venice, making foundations of building unstable.
A. The city is full of tourists.
B. The rest live on the mainland.
C. The cost of living is also lower, in Venice.
D. Water gets into the buildings, and destroys the walls.
E. It attracts thousands of beach —goers throughout the summer holidays.
F. The central location of Venice is the Piazza San Marco or Saint Mark’s Square.
G. Over the centuries the Mediterranean town has been regularly flooded by tides.
BACD
No matter where you travel in Asia，you'll find yourself faced with a new culture. You can start your Asian exploration by visiting some of these attractive cities first．
Beijing is the second largest city in China and serves as the capital. The city is so old, in fact, that almost every building has some sort of cultural or historic features - no matter how small. Getting around the city, you'll find yourself faced with amazing temples, the largest palace in the world, and many works of art that leave you breathless．
Siem Reap, Cambodia（柬 埔 寨）
Siem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia. Siem Reap has a lot of French and Chinese ﹣ style architecture. In the city, there are traditional dance performances, silk farms, fishing villages and a bird sanctuary ( 保护区) near the Tonle Sap
Lake. Siem Reap today, being a popular tourist attraction, has a large number of hotels and restaurants.
Kathmandu, Nepal（尼 泊 尔）
Situated in the heart of the Himalayas, Kathmandu, the largest city and capital of Nepal, is considered to be one of the most outstanding cities in the world today. The shopping districts are world﹣famous and the hotels in Kathmandu are among the most comfortable hotels in the
world.
The city of Kyoto served as the capital of Japan from 794 to 1868. No longer the capital, it is known for being the seventh largest city in Japan. Kyoto was destroyed throughout history by fires and war. But now the city is home to more than 1.4million people, and it presents a modern face to the rest of the world.
Every city throughout Asia has a story of its own. It's up to you to explore them all and find out exactly what each one has to offer. Enjoy!
21. If you want to visit the biggest palace，you can go to ．
A. Kyoto B．Siem Reap C．Beijing D．Kathmandu
22. In Siem Reap you can see the following EXCEPT .
A．a protected bird area B．Chinese﹣style buildings C．traditional dance performances D．excellent art works
23. We can learn from the passage that . A．the cities are all capital cities now B．Beijing is the largest city in China C．all the cities have their own stories
D．one can't find a good hotel in Kathmandu
作为高二学生，你肯定经历过多次考试，体验过成功，也遭遇过失败。请你根据提示内容，简要概述中学生中普遍存在的
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It is not surprising for Tom to take up the challenge. It is ______ of him to take hard jobs.
A. normal B. typical C. common D. ordinary
---Is David a man with good _________?
---I don’t think so. As a matter of fact, he is anything but polite.
A. Methods B. ways
C. manners D. approaches
A. conventional B. contribution C. record D. mean AB. featured AC. burst
AD. delivered BC. securing BD. rarely CD. tuition ABC. potentially
It has taken him long, but eventually he did it – at 31, Wayne Rooney became the all time (31)____goa lscorer for Manchester United, surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton. 250 goals in 546 matches at 175 minutes per goal ratio is no (32)____ achievement. And yet with Rooney, there is always a feeling that he could have done more.
Rooney left such an unforgettable impression when he first (33) ____on to the scene that we often tend to undervalue his gradual transformation into a complete forward. We often fail to acknowledge what a tremendous team player he is. Rooney is one player who has always (34)____ when it mattered most. He is a hero. Maybe, a flawed one.
Under Sir Alex Ferguson, United made it a habit of winning late. Old Trafford became the central cathedral of Europe that taught the art of scoring late and (35)____ victories. And most of the time, Rooney(36)____as the main man to execute the killing job to perfection. He scored 101 goals for United after the 60th minute, of which 55 goals have come in the final 15 minutes. 30 of those have come as winners.
The England captain(37)____ could have added more goals to his tally had he played as a leading striker throughout his career for United. Ferguson, who signed him from Everton in 2004, felt that Rooney could serve the club in a better way than by being a (38)____ striker. It is under his expert (39)____ that Rooney became a more accomplished forward. In the process of his transformation, he lost pace and cutting edge, but his overall development took a new height.
He is a hero. Maybe, a flawed one. After all, Rooney has been a great servant for the club. And he should be remembered for his great (40)____ to United’s success.
From the health point of view we are living in an amazing age. We are free from many of the most dangerous diseases. A large number of once deadly illnesses can now be cured by modern medicine. It is almost certain that one day medicines will be found for the most stubborn remaining diseases. The expectation of life has increased greatly. But though the possibility of living a long and happy life is greater than ever before, every day we witness the unbelievable killing of men, women and children on the roads. Man Vs the motor-car! It is a never-ending battle which man is losing.
Thousands of people all over the world are killed or horribly killed each year and we are quietly sitting back and letting it happen. It has been rightly said that when a man is sitting behind a steering wheel (方向盘), his car becomes the extension of his personality. There is no doubt that the motor-car often brings out a man’s very worst qualities. People who are normally quiet and pleasant may become unrecognizable when they are behind a steering-wheel. They say, they are ill-mannered and aggressive, willful as two-year-olds and completely selfish. Their hidden angers and disappointments seem to be brought to the surface by the act of driving.
The surprising thing is that society smiles so gently on the motorist and seems to forgive his behavior. Everything is done for his convenience. Cities are allowed
to become almost uninhabitable because of heavy traffic; towns are made ugly by
huge car parks; the countryside is ruined by road networks; and the deaths become nothing more than a number every year, to be easily forgotten.
It is high time a world rule was created to reduce this senseless waste of human life. With regard to driving, the laws of some countries are unbelievable lenient (宽容的) and even the strictest are not strict enough. A rule which was universally accepted could only have an obviously beneficial effect on the accident
rate.
Here are a few examples of some of the things that might be done. The driving test should be standardized and made far more difficult than it is; all the drivers should be made to take a test every three years or so; the age at which young people are allowed to drive any vehicle should be raised to at least 21; all vehicles should be put through strict tests for safety each year. Even the smallest amount of alcohol in the blood can damage a person’s driving ability. Present drinking and driving laws (where they exist) should be made much stricter. Speed limits should be required on all roads. Governments should lay down safety specifications for car factories, as has been done in the USA. All advertising stress power and performance should be banned. These measures may not sound good enough. But surely nothing should be considered as too severe if it results in reducing the number of deaths. After all, the world is for human beings, not motor-cars.
51. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Traffic accidents are mainly caused by motorists.
B. Thousands of people all over the world are killed each year.
C. The laws of some countries about driving are too lenient.
D. We should have stricter traffic laws to prevent accidents.
52. What does the author think of society toward motorists?
A. Society laughs at the motorists.
B. Huge car parks are built in the cities and towns.
C. Victims of accidents are nothing.
D. Society forgives their rude driving.
53. What does the author mean by saying “his car becomes the extension of his personality” in Paragraph 2?
A. Driving can show his hidden qualities.
B. Driving can show the other part of his personality.
C. Driving can bring out his character.
D. Driving can represent his manners.
54. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way against traffic accidents?
A. Perfect the road network.
B. Stricter driving tests.
C. Test drivers every three years.
D. Raise age limit and lay down safety specifications.
55. The author’s attitude towards the traffic situation is .
A. confused B. dissatisfied C. appealing D. doubtful
Rhemy Elsey， a fifth﹣grader， is deaf and mainly uses sign language to communicate， along with the（1） of an interpreter． Some of his fellow fifth﹣graders decided to （2） their break once a week to form an American Sign Language club in order to chat more （3） with Rhemy．
It's been a few months since the club was （4） and his classmates' participation has （5） Rhemy． "It's like they want to be like me" he said．
Though Rhemy signs to communicate with others， he has cochlear implants（耳蜗植入）that help him（6） ． His interpreter， Tammy Arvin，（7） the club， which meets every Wednesday． So far， the club members have learned basic （8） in different topics including school， food and clothing．
Arvin who accompanies him during school said that （9） the club's formation， not only was it difficult for students to communicate directly with Rhemy， his use of an interpreter also led to （10） challenges for him． "It can be really （11） for deaf kids from a social and emotional standpoint to have an interpreter （12） them around all day long，" Arvin said． So when the other students expressed interest in an ASL club， Arvin was （13） ．
The club has already had an effect on the way the students（14） with Rhemy． The （15） can have more natural conversations which make Rhemy feel less isolated（孤立的）． And the students are also （16） a very important culture．
"They don't necessarily realize they are learning…about deaf culture by（17） this club，" Arvin said． "It（18） gives them a perspective on this other （19） that they previously weren't aware of， so they're （20） greatly just in terms of learning about diversity and having a broader perspective on the world around them．
| （1）A． role | B． help | C． idea | D． need |
| （2）A．give up | B．put off | C．prepare for | D．talk about |
| （3）A． openly | B．casually | C．effectively | D．modestly |
| （4）A．improved | B． formed | C．evaluated | D．purchased |
| （5）A．delighted | B． worried | C． calmed | D．disappointed |
| （6）A． touch | B． learn | C． speak | D． hear |
| （7）A． visits | B． blames | C．discovers | D． instructs |
| （8）A． rules | B． goals | C． signs | D． games |
| （9）A． since | B． before | C． through | D． during |
| （10）A．economic | B．intellectual | C． political | D． social |
| （11）A． hard | B． lucky | C． funny | D． helpful |
| （12）A． driving | B．disturbing | C．protecting | D．following |
| （13）A．embarrassed | B． moved | C． anxious | D．concerned |
| （14）A． agree | B． fight | C． compare | D．communicate |
| （15）A． kids | B．teachers | C．interpreters | D． parents |
| （16）A．exploring | B．discussing | C． saving | D．controlling |
| （17）A．breaking up | B．approving of | C．looking into | D．participating in |
| （18）A．frequently | B． hardly | C． really | D． suddenly |
| （19）A． task | B． culture | C．behavior | D．opinion |
| （20）A． fearing | B．benefiting | C．appreciating | D．ignoring |
The sharing economy, represented by companies like Airbnb or Uber, is the latest fashion craze. But many supporters have overlooked the reality that this new business model is largely based on escaping regulations and breaking the law.
Airbnb is an internet-based service that allows people to rent out spare rooms to strangers for short stays. Uber is an internet taxi service that allows thousands of people to answer ride requests with their own cars. There are hundreds of other such services.
The good thing about the sharing economy is that it promotes the use of underused resources. Millions of people have houses or apartments with empty rooms, and Airbnb allows them to profit from these rooms while allowing guests a place to stay at prices that are often far less than those charged by hotels. Uber offers prices that are competitive with standard taxi prices and their drivers are often much quicker and more trustworthy.
But the downside of the sharing economy has gotten much less attention. Most cities and states both tax and regulate hotels, and the tourists who stay in hotels are usually an important source of tax income. But many of Airhnb’s customers are not paying the taxes required under the law.
Airbnb can also raise issues of safety for its customers and trouble for hosts’ neighbors. Hotels are regularly inspected to ensure that they are not fire traps and that they don’t form other risks for visitors. Airbnb hosts face no such inspections.
Since Airbnb is allowing people to escape taxes and regulations, the company is simply promoting thefts(盗窃). Others in the economy will lose by bearing an additional tax burden or being forced to live next to an apartment unit with a never-ending series of noisy visitors.
The same story may apply with Uber. Uber is currently in disputes over whether its cars meet the safety and insurance requirements imposed (强加于) on standard taxis. Also, if Uber and related services flood the market, they could harm all taxi drivers’ ability to earn a minimum wage.
This downside of the sharing needs to be taken seriously, but that doesn't mean the current tax and regulatory structure is perfect.
9. What is the positive thing about the sharing economy?
A. It is a global trend. B. It is beyond regulations.
C. It brings in modest profits. D. It draws on spare resources.
10. What is the problem with Airbnb customers according to the passage?
A. They are not regularly inspected. B. They are likely to commit thefts.
C. They can be noisy to hosts’ neighbours. D. They are not allowed to escape taxes.
11. What is the argument over Uber according to the passage?
A. Whether it guarantees customers’safety. B. Whether it provides reliable services.
C. Whether it lowers customers’expenses. D. Whether it can compete with standard taxis.
12. What will be talked about in the following paragraphs?
A. Existing regulations and laws. B. Necessary improvements of current laws.
C. Further development of Airbnb and Uber. D. More downsides of Airbnb and Uber.
She was seated quickly at the desk，her attention ______ on the smartphone．（ ）
A．fixed B．fixing C．to fix D．to be fixed
The death of the plastic credit card could be a step closer as high street names including McDonald's and the Co-op prepare to test a breakthrough finger-scanning payment technology.
FingoPay, developed by British start-up Sthaler, uses a biometric reader to scan the veins of a shopper’s finger, building up a “map” that is unique to each individual.
By connecting this pattern with a credit card or bank account, the company plans to let shoppers pay simply by placing their finger in a pocket-sized scanner, doing away with cash and credit cards.
Sthaler, founded by former music industry executive Nick Dryden, will begin testing the technology next month in Proud, a London nightclub. Mr. Dryden said McDonald's is experimenting with a pilot of the technology, and that Sthaler is also planning a project with Co-op’s food stores.
It comes amid growing interest in using biometric identification in payments, which backers believe are more secure and efficient than passwords and PINs. Apple Pay, which uses the iPhone’s fingerprint technology, launched in the UK in 2015 and was followed by the Android equivalent in May 2016.
Hendrik Kleinsmiede, the director of Visa Europe’s innovation arm Collab, which is backing Sthaler, said the Fingopay technology was less immune to problems such as wet and dusty fingers or fraud. “People are ready to accept biometrics as a secure authentication mechanism,” he said.
Sthaler says the chance that two people have the same vein structure is 3.4bn-to-one, making it virtually impossible to crack. The vein scanner, developed by Hitachi, is already being used by Barclays to identify business customers as well as in cash machines in Japan, but Sthaler has the unique rights to license it to retailers.
In the trial at Proud set to begin in September, the technology will be used to speed up waiting times at the bar both by cutting down on cards and by being able to suggest drinks based on what a patron has previously ordered.
42. Which of the following is TRUE about Fingopay?
A. It works by identifying shoppers’ fingerprints.
B. It scans the finger veins to identify shoppers.
C. It was first tested on Barclays’ cash machines in Japan.
D. It is currently being tested in the Co-op Group’s food stores.
43. According to Hendrik Kleinsmiede, .
A. it is impossible to find two people who share the same vein structure
B. people have to clean their hands before they use Fingopay
C. it won’t be long before biometrics are more widely used
D. Fingopay technology is much more effective than passwords and PINs
44. What can we conclude from the last paragraph?
A. The use of Fingopay technology has bought in more customers.
B. Fingopay technology helps businesses to meet customers’ needs.
C. Fingopay technology could increase the sales of certain drinks.
D. The use of Fingopay technology wasn’t allowed in the trial at Proud.
45. What might be the best title of the passage?
A. Pay with your vein: Fingopay.
B. Cedit cards vs. Fingopay.
C. Different ways of payment.
D. A new technology: fingerprints.
A Guide to the University
Food
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks, drinks ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk, Even you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.
If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Cafe located in the bottom level of the Douglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.
Relaxation
The Glob, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.
Health
Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse are available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 pm.
Academic Support
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.
Transportation
The TWU Express is a shuttle service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8 am and 3 pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $ 1.
29. Where and when can you cook your own food?
A. The Globe, Friday. B. The Lower Cafe, Sunday.
C. The TWU Cafeteria, Friday. D. The McMillan Hall, Sunday.
30. The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre .
A. is open six days a week B. offers services free of charge
C. trains students in medical care D. gives advice on metal health
31 .How can you seek help from the Writing Centre?
A. By applying online. B. By calling the centre.
C. By filling in a sign-up. D. By going to the centre directly
32. What is the function of the TWU Express?
A. To carry students to the lecture halls.
B. To provide students with campus tours.
C. To take students to the Mattson Centre.
D. To transport students to and from the stores.
假定你是李华，你校英文报“外国文化”栏目拟刊登美国节日风俗和中学生生活的短文。请给美国朋友彼得写信约稿，要点如下：
1. 栏目介绍 2. 稿件内容； 3. 稿件长度：约 400 词；4. 交稿日期：6 月 28 日前。
注意：
1. 词数 100 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语已为你写好。
Dear Peter,
I’d like to ask you to write an article for our school’s English newspaper.
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A poem starts with a thought, an idea, or an emotion felt from the heart．Poems can be happy or sad, deep-thinking or even humorous．The choice is up to you and your imagination as to what you will create．
Your first step is to write down the idea or thought that you have and you want to turn into a poem．Next, you should turn the thought into a free verse(自由诗体)poem．Free verse poems are much easier to write as there are no steadfast rules to write them．Some free verse doesn’t even have any rhyme or meter．
Now, rewrite your thoughts into lines．Now is the time to look at your lines and remember that the poem should have a beginning, a middle, and an end, just like a story, a book, or a movie．
Reread your poem several times and listen to the words and to the rhythm of each line．Now is the time to shorten or lengthen each line in order to create a smooth-sounding poem．Even though it is a free verse poem, you can choose to make each line rhyme with the next line if you want to．
Now go back and reread your poem again. Check for proper punctuation(标点)as well as for the proper spelling of each word. Think up a suitable title for your poem. It would be a good idea to set your poem aside for a while and then return to it later．
Then, reread it again with a fresh mind and make some necessary changes．
If you decided to continue writing poetry, it would be a good idea to investigate(研究) some books about creating poetry, and to attend some local workshops. Check out the available resources on the Internet as well as what is available at your local public library.
36．The underlined word steadfast in Paragraph 2 is similar in meaning to______．
A．advanced B．strict C．changeable D．reliable
37．In the author’s opinion, what is the right order of writing a good poem?
a．Turn an idea or thought into a poem．
b．Check for proper spelling and think up a title．
c．Rewrite your thoughts into 1ines．
d．Reread it and try to make your poem sound smooth．
e．Reread it again with a fresh mind．
f. Write down the idea or thought．
A．a-f-d-b-c-e B．a-f-c-d-e-b C．f-a-d-c-e-b D．f-a-c-d-b-e
38．What can we infer from the end of the passage?
A．There is still a lot to learn about writing good poems．
B．Poems must depend on the Internet, workshops and libraries．
C．Writing poems is meaningful but rather difficult．
D. Not all people can succeed in writing poems．
