科目:高中英语 来源:2011-2011学年安徽省怀宁县高河中学高二下学期第三次月考英语试卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
China has a growing love affair with the cars.This is clear at the Beijing Asian Games Village Automobile Exchange, where more and more people come to look and increasingly to buy.
Alice Wu is an editor at a Chinese Internet publication.She takes the subway to work, but she is certain she can cut her commute time if she drives herself.Wu says it takes her three hours to get to work now.If she had a car, she says, the same trip would only take her two hours.
The Asian Games Village Automobile Exchange is the biggest car dealership in Beijing.General manager Guo Yong says the business sells more than two thousand cars each week.Guo says it is much easier for Chinese consumers to buy a car now.In the past, it would take them several years to earn enough money to buy a new car.Now, he says, many people only need to save for one year.Also, the emergence of less expensive domestic brands like Chery and BYD means more Chinese can afford cars.
For decades, most Chinese city residents got about by bicycle or public buses and trains.Now, in many areas, the number of new cars is growing faster than the road system, leaving city streets jammed with traffic.Guo Liang has wanted to buy a car for a decade, and he will be the first in his family to own one.He is not deterred by Beijing's traffic jams.Guo says if the traffic is too bad, he will use the car for leisure or holidays with his family.Another customer, Zhang Menxin, works in Beijing, but is from Xi'an, more than 900 kilometers away.Zhang says it is very difficult to get a train ticket to return home for Chinese New Year.She adds that train is not convenient.If she had her own car, she says, she could go anytime she wanted to.
World Bank transportation specialist Shomik Mendhiratta says, “Getting a car makes people feel like they have arrived to the middle class, and it's got a huge status associated with it.It's a fantastic thing to have.”
【小题1】The underlined word "deterred" in the 4th paragraph probably means .
A.encouraged | B.attracted | C.astonished | D.discouraged |
A.it is hard and inconvenient for her to go home in Xi'an by train. |
B. she doesn't like to go to work by subway. |
C.she wants to use the car for leisure or holidays with her family |
D.the place where she works is far from her house |
A.Cars made China a country on wheels |
B.More Chinese Hitting the road in their own cars. |
C.More cars sold by the Beijing Asian Games Village Automobile Exchange |
D.China is developing rapidly in the past few years. |
A.of little value | B.a means of transportation |
C.a status symbol | D.a heavy burden |
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科目:高中英语 来源:安徽省合肥一中2010届高考冲刺最后一卷英语试题 题型:阅读理解
Toyota recalls cars in safety alert.
Toyota is recalling more than two million cars in thief fears of sticking accelerator pedals, (踏板) just months after another major problem affected huge numbers.
The latest recall is due to potential problems with the pedal device that can cause the accelerator to become stuck.
The earlier issue affected 4.2m vehicles which we at the risk of the pedal becoming trapped under floor mats.
This time Toyota said in rare cases, the pedal mechanism were down, causing the accelerator to become harder to press, slower to return or, in some cases, stuck
It's said the problem appeared to be related to the potential build-up of condensation (压缩) on sliding surfaces in the accelerator system that helps drivers push down or release the pedal. A spokesman said the company did not yet have a solution to the latest problem but is working on it.
The recall affects the 2009-2010 RAV4, the 2009-2010 Corolla, the 2009-2010 Matrix, the 2005-2010 Avalon, the 2007-2010 Camry, the 2010 Highlander, the 2007-2010 Tundra and the 2008-2010 Sequoia. Of these, the Avalon, Camry and Tundra models -- encompassing (包含) about 1.7 million vehicles -- were also included in the previous pedal recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement that the problem is "a serious safety issue and we are pleased Toyota is taking immediate action to address it".
Toyota said drivers in the recalled vehicles whose pedals become stuck should firmly apply their brakes, drive the car to a safe location, shut off the engine and contact the nearest dealer.
Toyota's latest recall in November was blamed for several crashes, including an accident involving a Lexus that accelerated to more than 120 mph before crashing in San Diego, killing four people.
1. Why is Toyota recalling so many ears in the US?
A. To reduce price B. To reduce pollution
C. for the sake of safety D. For the sake of economy
2. Which statement is true according to the passage?
A. It's the first time for Toyota to recall cars
B. The reason of the latest recall is different from that of the earlier one
C. The Toyota company has found a good solution to the problem.
D. The recall only affects the cars made between 2009-2010
3. What shouldn't the driver in the recalled vehicles whose pedals get stuck do?
A. Turn on the car engine B. Get in touch with the nearest dealers immediately
C. Drive the ear to a safe location immediately D. Firmly apply their brakes
4. What can we infer from the The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's statement?
A. It's too dangerous for the company to recall the cars
B. It's a waste of money for the company to recall the cars
C. It's not hard to solve the safety problem.
D. It's a relief to see that the company can face the problem.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2011-2011学年安徽省高二下学期第三次月考英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
China has a growing love affair with the cars.This is clear at the Beijing Asian Games Village Automobile Exchange, where more and more people come to look and increasingly to buy.
Alice Wu is an editor at a Chinese Internet publication.She takes the subway to work, but she is certain she can cut her commute time if she drives herself.Wu says it takes her three hours to get to work now.If she had a car, she says, the same trip would only take her two hours.
The Asian Games Village Automobile Exchange is the biggest car dealership in Beijing.General manager Guo Yong says the business sells more than two thousand cars each week.Guo says it is much easier for Chinese consumers to buy a car now.In the past, it would take them several years to earn enough money to buy a new car.Now, he says, many people only need to save for one year.Also, the emergence of less expensive domestic brands like Chery and BYD means more Chinese can afford cars.
For decades, most Chinese city residents got about by bicycle or public buses and trains.Now, in many areas, the number of new cars is growing faster than the road system, leaving city streets jammed with traffic.Guo Liang has wanted to buy a car for a decade, and he will be the first in his family to own one.He is not deterred by Beijing's traffic jams.Guo says if the traffic is too bad, he will use the car for leisure or holidays with his family.Another customer, Zhang Menxin, works in Beijing, but is from Xi'an, more than 900 kilometers away.Zhang says it is very difficult to get a train ticket to return home for Chinese New Year.She adds that train is not convenient.If she had her own car, she says, she could go anytime she wanted to.
World Bank transportation specialist Shomik Mendhiratta says, “Getting a car makes people feel like they have arrived to the middle class, and it's got a huge status associated with it.It's a fantastic thing to have.”
1.The underlined word "deterred" in the 4th paragraph probably means .
A.encouraged |
B.attracted |
C.astonished |
D.discouraged |
2.The reason why Zhang Menxin wants to buy a car is that .
A.it is hard and inconvenient for her to go home in Xi'an by train. |
B. she doesn't like to go to work by subway. |
C.she wants to use the car for leisure or holidays with her family |
D.the place where she works is far from her house |
3.The best title for the passage should be " "
A.Cars made China a country on wheels |
B.More Chinese Hitting the road in their own cars. |
C.More cars sold by the Beijing Asian Games Village Automobile Exchange |
D.China is developing rapidly in the past few years. |
4.According to what Shomik Mendhiratta in the last paragraph, the car is ____ for the person who owns it.
A.of little value |
B.a means of transportation |
C.a status symbol |
D.a heavy burden |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2010年海南省高一下学期期末考试英语卷 题型:单项填空
All cars made nowadays are with safety belts.
A.prepared |
B.packed |
C.built in |
D.equipped |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:
根据中文提示,在空格处填上适当的单词。(共10分,每空1分)
51. Jody Williams launched an international ___________(运动) to stop the making of landmines.
52. As a child, he enjoyed _______________(观察) different kinds of insects.
53. It’s Chinese good tradition to _______________ (尊敬,尊重) the old and love the young.
54. Swap compositions with your partner and give each other _______________(评论).
55. I’ve no idea if these ________________(细菌) are helpful or harmful.
56. The air in the balloon _______________(膨胀) when heated.
57. All cars made nowadays are _______________(装备) with safety belts.
58. I found it ______________(令人惊讶的) that the young actress was so kind.
59. She took ______________ (特别) care not to hurt the baby chimp.
60. Chaplin himself ________________ (导演) and wrote the movies he starred in.
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