It does not come as a surprise that Dubai has a growing problem with “tragic”. The local rulers have explored all the conventional ways to get traffic moving again，including higher prices for parking，fuel and insurance. But at a recent conference in Hamburg, Hussain Lootah said that the city may adopt a more strict approach: setting an income level for vehicle ownership.

Mr Lootah’s approach is unlikely to be copied widely, but mayors of other big cities around the world are starting to think about taking severe actions of their own, including complete car bans in inner cities．But the efforts may not be enough to reduce traffic and pollution. The problems will only get worse: the number of vehicles sold globally each year will grow from around 80 million today to more than 100 million by the end of the decade, according to IHS Automotive.

There are already a handful of car-free communities around the world．But these are typically small and often tourist destinations that seek to create a throwback(后退;返祖遺傳) in time, such as Sark Island, in the English Channel. The largest car-free urban area is probably Venice, where it is impossible to build roads and bridges to link the more than 100 small islands the city sits on.

Yet pedestrian malls(步行街) and other car-free zones keep popping up in cities around the world. Some cities are considering ways to limit central city access to “green” machines, such as battery-electric vehicles. Hamburg is perhaps the furthest along.

Such extreme plans may fly in a city such as Hamburg. But in many other cities the political resistance even to less far-reaching measures is hard to overcome. Michael Bloomberg, New York’s former mayor, tried twice to introduce a jam charge for much of Manhattan, but his plans were rejected by state lawmakers.

1. From Paragraph 1, we know that ________.

A. Dubai government tries to improve its local incomes

B. Dubai government tries to solve traffic problems

C. Dubai government tries to reduce prices for parking

D. Dubai government tries to offer insurance to locals

2. It is still hard to reduce traffic problems, because ________.

A. Mr Lootah’s approach will be copied widely.

B. mayors take gentle measures toward them.

C. more vehicles will be sold globally each year.

D. complete car bans in inner cities are not made.

3.What causes Venice to be the largest car-free urban area?

A. Its natural geographical characteristics.

B. Its too many tourist destinations.

C. Its reduced number of cars.

D. Its government law on car free.

4.What can we learn from Paragraph 4?

A. People can only walk in central city.

B. All vehicles can be used in central city.

C. Hamburg may not adopt “green” machines.

D. “Green” machines can be accessible in central city.

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While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise. All day Andrew felt nervous and anxious as he thought about the upcoming showdown. What if Mr Larchmont refused to grant his request? Andrew had worked so hard in the last 18 months and landed some great accounts for his company. Of course, he deserved a wage increase.

The thought of walking into Larchmont’s office left Andrew weak in the knees. Late in the afternoon he was finally courageous enough to approach his superior. To his delight and surprise, the ever-frugal（一向節(jié)儉的）Harvey Larchmont agreed to give Andrew a raise!

Andrew arrived home that evening—despite breaking all city and state speed limits—to a beautiful table set with their best china, and candles lit. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal including his favorite dishes. Immediately he figured someone from the office had tipped her off!

Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered note. It was from his wife. It read: “Congratulations, my love! I knew you’d get the raise! I prepared this dinner to show just how much I love you. I am so proud of your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to reflect on how sensitive and caring Tina was.

After dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen to get dessert when he observed that a second card had slipped out of Tina’s pocket onto the floor. He bent forward to pick it up. It read: “Don’t worry about not getting the raise! You do deserve one! You are a wonderful provider and I prepared this dinner to show you just how much I love you even though you did not get the increase.”

Suddenly tears swelled in Andrew’s eyes. Total acceptance! Tina’s support for him was not conditional upon his success at work.

The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure.

1.Which of the following statements about the story is FALSE?

A. Andrew was afraid that his request would lead to disaster.

B. Andrew had worked very hard and done his part for the company.

C. Andrew’s boss agreed to his request.

D. One of Andrew’s colleagues had told his wife the good news.

2.Why did Tina prepare a grand dinner for Andrew that day?

A. She was confident of his getting a pay raise.

B. She believed that her husband was the best in his company.

C. She meant to show her support to her husband.

D. She wanted to express her gratitude for his devotion to the family.

3. We can conclude from the text that ______.

A. we should never be afraid to ask for what is due to us

B. work hard and you will be rewarded

C. many fears turn out to be unfounded

D. unconditional love brings courage and strength

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My grandmother was an iron-willed woman, the feared head of the family.

When I was five years old, she invited some friends to her apartment for a party. the guests was a neighborhood big shot who was doing well in business. His wife was of their social status(地位). They had a little girl about my age who was spoiled(被寵壞) and very much to getting her own way.

At one point during the party, I my way to the bathroom and closed the door behind me. A minute or two later, the little girl the bathroom door and grandly walked in. I was still sitting down. “Don't you know that little girls aren't to come into the bathroom when a little boy is using it?” I shouted. My shocked the little girl. Then she

started to cry. She tearfully to her parents and my grandmother. Grandmother was waiting for me when I left the bathroom. I received the longest, scolding. After her scolding was over, she and the party continued.

Twenty minutes later, all that changed. Grandmother walked by the bathroom and noticed a flood of water out from under the door. She the bathroom door and saw that the sink and tub were plugged up and that the were going at full blast (擰到最大). Everyone knew who did it. The guests quickly formed a wall around me, but Grandmother was angry that she almost got to me anyway.

My grandfather took me to the window. He was a kind and gentle man, full of wisdom and patience. He raised his voice to anyone, and he never his wife. He looked at me with much curiosity, angry or upset.

“Tell me,” he asked, “why did you do it?”

‘Well, she yelled at me ,” I said earnestly. “Now she's got something to yell about.”

Grandfather didn't speak right away. He just sat there, looking at me and smiling. “Eric,” he said at last, “you are my revenge(報仇).”

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2.A．a(chǎn)ware B．scared C．convinced D．proud

3.A．a(chǎn)ccustomed B．exposed C．devoted D．connected

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5.A．closed B．opened C．beat D．tapped

6.A．expected B．a(chǎn)sked C．supposed D．told

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8.A．complained B．a(chǎn)pologized C．replied D．referred

9.A．biggest B．sharpest C．finest D．funniest

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11.A．moving B．rolling C．floating D．streaming

12.A．pushed open B．pulled down C．shut up D．knocked at

13.A．pipes B．taps C．tubes D．switches

14.A．productive B．thick C．protective D．rough

15.A．so B．too C．a(chǎn)s D．very

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17.A．often B．sometimes C．a(chǎn)lways D．rarely

18.A．contradicted B．comforted C．a(chǎn)bandoned D．urged

19.A．for sure B．not only C．not at all D．more than

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Many students smuggled in textbooks and notes into the examination centres despite tight security — and parents and friends were photographed scaling the walls of test centres to pass on answers to students the current secondary school examinations.

The examinations, by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) began on Tuesday and are scheduled to go on until 24 March. Officials say 1.4 million students are taking the tests,

Most of the incidents of this year have been reported from Saharsa, Chhappra, Vaishali and Hajipur districts

Local newspapers have been full of photos of parents and relatives trying to help their children cheat even at risk to their own lives, BBC Hindi’s Manish Saandilya reports from the state capital, Patna.

Some photos even show policemen posted outside the centres accepting bribes to look way our correspondent adds.

Photojournalist Dipankar, who took the photos in Saharsa district, says he went into the examination hall and began taking pictures, the students did not seem worried at all.

the many reports that have appeared in the local newspapers, the authorities seem uninterested in taking any action against the students, he says.

Dipankar says during raid at just one school on Wednesday, the authorities seized sheets containing answers filled up nine sacks.

Nearly 20 parents briefly for trying to help their children cheat, but they were let go after a warning, he adds.

At some schools, like this one in Saran in Chhapra district, parents also the police.

Those caught cheating can be barred from taking an examination for _ to three years, they can also be jailed or ordered to pay a fine, but punishment in cases has rarely been reported in Bihar.

Education officials say they holding free, fair and peaceful examinations, and that examination centres are being filmed and special “flying squads” of officials are making visits to the centres.

They say at least 400 students who have been caught cheating have _.

But they say the government_ cannot stop cheating without help from students and parents.

“What can the government do to stop cheating parents and relatives are not ready to cooperate? the government give orders to shoot them? ” the Time of India quoted Bihar Education Minister PK Shahi as saying.

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2.A. hold B. holding C. held D. was held

3.A. more than B. less than C. much than D. few than

4.A. avoiding B. helping C. planning D. cheating

5.A. considerable B. considerably C. considerate D. considerately

6.A. the same B. the other C. other D. a simple

7.A. that B. when C. which D. if

8.A. But B. And C. So D. Despite

9.A. a B. the C. one D. /

10.A. those B. what C. which D. who

11.A. are detaining B. had detained C. were detaining D. were detained

12.A. clash to B. clashed to C. clashed with D. clash in

13.A. in B. up C. off D. down

14.A. that B. so C. such D. these

15.A. are committed to B. are committed with C. are committing to D. are committing with

16.A. surprise B. secret C. safe D. scheduled

17.A. expel B. expelled C. been expelled D.to be expelled

18.A. singly B. simply C. lonely D. alone

19.A. if B. unless C. that D.as

20.A. Must B. Could C. Should D. Can

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刪除：把多余的詞用斜線〔\〕劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

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增加: 在缺詞處加一個漏字符號(∧)，并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除: 把多余的詞用斜線( \ )劃掉。

修改: 在錯詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意: 1. 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2. 只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處起)不計分。

An American and a Frenchman decided to cross the sea between France and England in the balloon in 1784. High over the water, they discover a hole in the balloon. The hole became bigger and bigger. The air keeps the balloon up was escaping quickly and the balloon was coming up. The two men threw all their equipments into the water to make the balloon light. It started to rise higher again. So it was still too close to the water. Finally, the men threw away most of his clothes to save themselves. The crowd waiting for to greet them in England were very surprised see this when the balloon landed in front of them.

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Top chefs aren’t known for their friendly character. Assistants who overcook food by ten seconds usually struggle to get out of the kitchen alive. My father was a top chef. We’d had a stormy relationship for years, but I decided to follow in his footsteps anyway, and train as a chef. It was better than the dead-end I ‘d reach with the job I’d been doing.

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On my first day, I received an unfriendly welcome. No one would talk to me. What made it worse was that I was ill—I had a cold , and my hands were shaking as I went into the kitchen. I held my breath, stood up in front of everyone and said, My name is Leah Kleist. You all know my father. whether you loved him or hated him, I don’t care. He is the past. Now let’s get to work. And we did.

1.What will happen to assistants who overcook food?

A. They got punished B. They eat the food

C. They get some advice D. They get fired

2.Why did the author decide to work as a chef?

A. It was his favorite B. It was a better job.

C. He was forced to D. He lost his job.

3.What does the underline part tell us about the author?

A. He knew little about the job.

B. He misunderstood his father

C. He didn’t have a clear goal.

D. He had a very poor eyesight.

4.What caused the staff’s unfriendly attitude towards the author?

A. His lack of experience

B. His poor health condition

C. Their impression of is father

D. Their envy at his success

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