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阅读理解
A hybrid electric vehicle (混合动力车) or HEV is a vehicle driven by the combination of petrol engine and electric motor. Terrence has been driving a HEV for five years. He really doesn't understand why more people aren't accepting them. “I probably spend about $ 7 a day on petrol,” the taxi driver told news. com. au. In his previous conventional vehicle Terrence said he was spending up to $ 30 a day on petrol, meaning he saves almost $ 6000 every year. The Toyota spokesman said this was quite a high saving and official tests estimate (估计) an average driver would only save about 33 percent off their current bill. This means a driver paying $ 30 a day on petrol would see their bill drop to about $ 20 using the hybrid. “A taxi driver that drives in built-up areas and spends little time on highways will notice a higher fuel saving,” he said. “Low speeds allow the electric motors to be used more and the petrol engine used less.” While some people are skeptical about how reliable hybrids are, Terrence said he had never run out of power. His Camry cost about $ 34,000 and so after five years, it's nearly paid for itself. “For cab drivers, it's a real advantage because of the cost-effectiveness,” he said. Terrence has no complaints about the car. “I love it, the calm and quietness of it, the simplicity of it—you just jump in and go. The maintenance（保养）is really low. But the only difficulty is finding someone to service the car as there are not many experienced mechanics（机修工）.” Terrence said it's “extraordinary” that more drivers aren't buying more hybrid electric vehicles and that governments are not encouraging this more. “I think people have a view that you have to plug it in, which is not true. A lack of information about the cars may be stopping people from taking the plunge. It's not promoted at all for the public to understand—it's simplifying the actual owning of a car—you don't have to do so many things to own it and run it, it's just so much simpler. Why wouldn't the government promote such a thing?”
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| 2. 听力题 | 详细信息 |
Why is the man late?
Sorry I'm late. I set my alarm and got up early. But the traffic was bad today.<br />Don't worry, you're not the only one who got stuck. There's been a really bad car accident in town, I believe.
A . He got stuck in traffic.
B . He had a car accident.
C . He slept through his alarm.
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| 3. 听力题 | 详细信息 |
What are the speakers mainly talking about?
Wow, I didn't know you paint. I wish I learned a hobby.<br />Hobbies are never too late to learn. There are a variety of classes at the local community college.<br />You could look into them.
A . Paintings.
B . Classes.
C . Hobbies.
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| 4. 听力题 | 详细信息 |
Where are the speakers possibly going?
If I could go with you, I would, but I can't.<br />Why not? It's not far.<br />What are we going to do there, though?<br />Buy some things or sell some things.<br />Both. I'm bringing some of my chicken's eggs.<br />We could trade them or we could get money for them.
A . To a bank.
B . To a grocery store.
C . To a farmers' market.
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| 5. 听力题 | 详细信息 |
What is the main reason for Emily to read?
What are you reading, Emily?<br />I'm studying for a two-hour medical exam.<br />Nurses have to be tested every three years<br />to make sure we're up to date with the latest health practices.<br />You've been a nurse for over five years.<br />I'm sure you'll pass again with flying colors.
A . To become a nurse in the future.
B . To know the latest news.
C . To prepare for an exam.
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| 6. 听力题 | 详细信息 |
Where does the conversation take place?
It seems that I get lost. Can you tell me where Mrs. Simon's class is? It isn't in the math building or the science building.<br />It's on the second floor of this English building. They had to move here because all of the English classrooms are bigger.
A . In the math building.
B . In the English building.
C . In the science building.
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| 7. 听力题 | 详细信息 |
听长对话，回答问题。
What have you got for your lunch?<br />Oh, nothing special. Just the same old egg sandwiches.<br />Why do you always have them?<br />I suppose it's just my habit. I've always got eggs in the fridge. Sandwiches are easy to make.<br />But to be honest, I am quite bored of eating them every day.<br />Interesting. Shall we forget the sandwiches today and have lunch in a local restaurant?<br />I suppose we could.<br />Come on. I'm hungry. We could try out that new place on the main street near our office.<br />I fancy beef noodles.<br />Sure. Whatever you say. You're in charge of the office. And I like the idea of no sandwiches anyway.<br />I'll try chicken and rice today.<br />What have you got for your lunch?<br />Oh, nothing special. Just the same old egg sandwiches.<br />Why do you always have them?<br />I suppose it's just my habit. I've always got eggs in the fridge. Sandwiches are easy to make.<br />But to be honest, I am quite bored of eating them every day.<br />Interesting. Shall we forget the sandwiches today and have lunch in a local restaurant?<br />I suppose we could.<br />Come on. I'm hungry. We could try out that new place on the main street near our office.<br />I fancy beef noodles.<br />Sure. Whatever you say. You're in charge of the office. And I like the idea of no sandwiches anyway.<br />I'll try chicken and rice today.
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| 8. 听力题 | 详细信息 |
听长对话，回答问题。
David, you look worried. What did you talk about with the boss?<br />It was about my promotion to be the manager of the company.<br />That's really good news. After all, a higher position means a higher salary.<br />We need more money to send our son to go abroad.<br />But I don't think I'm up to the position. It requires some communicating skills.<br />But I always feel nervous when facing people.<br />I think you should give it a go. I know you can learn quickly.<br />Maybe a course in communication will be good for you.<br />That's a good idea. I'll read the newspapers to find a proper course.<br />I'm sure you will make it.<br />David, you look worried. What did you talk about with the boss?<br />It was about my promotion to be the manager of the company.<br />That's really good news. After all, a higher position means a higher salary.<br />We need more money to send our son to go abroad.<br />But I don't think I'm up to the position. It requires some communicating skills.<br />But I always feel nervous when facing people.<br />I think you should give it a go. I know you can learn quickly.<br />Maybe a course in communication will be good for you.<br />That's a good idea. I'll read the newspapers to find a proper course.<br />I'm sure you will make it.
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| 9. 听力题 | 详细信息 |
听长对话，回答问题。
What are you reading?<br />A book about the different ways people eat in different countries.<br />A recipe book? Sounds boring to me.<br />Well, it's not really about food. It's about how people actually eat and what they eat with.<br />For example, we use a fork and knife in Canada, don't we?<br />Yes, I see. So, it's not like that everywhere.<br />In the West, it's the same case, but in many Asian countries, they prefer chopsticks.<br />Asians are good at using chopsticks.<br />Yes, but do you know there are different kinds of chopsticks?<br />Most chopsticks in China are made of wood or bamboo, while metal chopsticks are more common in South Korea.<br />What else does the book say?<br />Well, many people in Africa and the Middle East eat with right hands, but they never actually put hands into mouths.<br />They carefully put food near mouths and then push it inside.<br />Why?<br />Oh, it's just part of the custom.<br />What are you reading?<br />A book about the different ways people eat in different countries.<br />A recipe book? Sounds boring to me.<br />Well, it's not really about food. It's about how people actually eat and what they eat with.<br />For example, we use a fork and knife in Canada, don't we?<br />Yes, I see. So, it's not like that everywhere.<br />In the West, it's the same case, but in many Asian countries, they prefer chopsticks.<br />Asians are good at using chopsticks.<br />Yes, but do you know there are different kinds of chopsticks?<br />Most chopsticks in China are made of wood or bamboo, while metal chopsticks are more common in South Korea.<br />What else does the book say?<br />Well, many people in Africa and the Middle East eat with right hands, but they never actually put hands into mouths.<br />They carefully put food near mouths and then push it inside.<br />Why?<br />Oh, it's just part of the custom.<br />What else does the book say?<br />Well, it's about how people actually eat and what they eat with right hands.<br />It's about how people actually eat and what they eat with right hands.<br />It's about how people actually eat and what they eat with right hands.<br />It's about how people actually eat and what they eat with right hands.<br />It's about how people actually eat with right hands.
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| 10. 听力题 | 详细信息 |
听长对话，回答问题。
I'm going to Thailand next month with my friends.<br />I got a really good deal on tickets.<br />But you might miss my performance if you do that.<br />You know, my performance is on April 23rd.<br />I won't miss it.<br />I'll leave China on April 10th and I'll stay there for one week.<br />I'll be able to make it to Thailand's Spring Festival.<br />It's called Songkran and it starts on April 13th.<br />What makes Songkran so special that you want to go all the way to Thailand?<br />Well, the Thai people consider the festival as a time to clean their homes.<br />It is also when they dress up in colorful clothing.<br />I learned from a storybook that the festival is famous because the Thai people have playful<br />water fights with each other.<br />Is that why you want to go?<br />No, I think I want to do it because it will be a fantastic experience.<br />I think it will make my spirit happy to be a part of such a wonderful time.<br />I'm going to Thailand next month with my friends.<br />I got a really good deal on tickets.<br />But you might miss my performance if you do that.<br />You know, my performance is on April 23rd.<br />I won't miss it.<br />I'll leave China on April 10th and I'll stay there for one week.<br />I'll be able to make it to Thailand's Spring Festival.<br />It's called Songkran and it starts on April 13th.<br />What makes Songkran so special that you want to go all the way to Thailand?<br />Well, the Thai people consider the festival as a time to clean their homes.<br />It is also when they dress up in colorful clothing.<br />I learned from a storybook that the festival is famous because the Thai people have playful<br />water fights with each other.<br />Is that why you want to go?<br />No, I think I want to do it because it will be a fantastic experience.<br />I think it will make my spirit happy to be a part of such a wonderful time.
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