In a great many cities, hundreds of people ride bikes to work every day. In New York, some bike riders have even formed a group called Bike for a Better City . They declare that if more people rode bikes to work, there would be fewer automobiles in the downtown part of the city and so less dirty air from car engines.

For several years this group has been trying to get the city government to help bike riders. For example , they want the city to draw special lanes( 车道) for bikes on some of the main streets, because when bike riders must use the same lanes as cars there are accidents. Bike for a Better City feels that if there were special lanes, more people would use bikes.

But no bike lanes have been drawn. Not everyone thinks it is a good idea- they say it will slow traffic. Some store owners on the main streets don’t like the idea- they say that if there is less traffic, they will have less business.

The city government has not yet decided what to do. It wants to keep everyone happy. On weekends, Central Park, the largest place of open ground in New York, is closed to cars, and the roads may be used by bike only.

But Bike for a Better City says that this is not enough and keeps fighting to get bike lanes down-town.

1.In New York, a group of bike riders_________.

A．are keeping practicing for health

B．have no cars of their own

C．are complaining (埋怨) there are not enough buses

D．are trying to settle the problem of air pollution

2.The bike riders suggest that____________.

A．bikes should be used instead of cars.

B．bike lanes should be drawn

C．fewer buses or cars should be used

D．the number of special lanes should be decreased

3.The advantage of the special lanes is that________.

A．they will make cars and buses run slowly

B．they will make it easier for bike riders to go to parks

C．they will make the city more beautiful

D．they will prevent accidents

4.The government has not decided whether special lanes should be drawn_______.

A．so that everyone is disappointed

B．because there are different opinions

C．because most people travel by train

D．because Bike for a Better City is not strong enough

5.Cars are not permitted to enter Central Park on weekends_________.

A．so that Bike for a Better City is pleased

B．so that everyone is happy

C．and bike lanes are drawn

D．but Bike for a Better City is still not satisfied

In a great many cities, hundreds of people ride bikes to work every day. In New York, some bike riders have even formed a group called Bike for a Better City. They declare that if more people rode bikes to work, there would be fewer automobiles in the downtown part of the city and so less dirty air from car engines．

For several years, this group had been trying to get the city government to help bike riders． For example, they want the city to draw special lanes(车道) for bikes on some of the main streets, because when bike riders must use the same lanes as cars there are accidents. Bike for a Better City feels that if there were special lanes, more people would use bikes．

But no bike lanes have been drawn. Not everyone thinks it is a good idea—they say it will slow traffic. Some store owners on the main streets don’t like the idea—they say that if there is less traffic, they will have less business．

The city government has not yet decided what to do． It wants to keep everyone happy. On weekends, Central Park—the largest place open ground in New York— is closed to cars, and the roads may be used by bikes only．

1.In New York, a group of bike riders__________．

A．are keeping practicing for health

B．have no cars of their own

C．are complaining there are not enough buses

D．are trying to settle the problem of air pollution

2.The bike riders suggest that __________．

A．bikes should be used instead of cars

B．bike lanes should be drawn

C．fewer buses or cars should be used

D．the number of special lanes should be decreased

3.The advantage of the special lanes is that__________．

A．they will make cars and buses run slowly

B．they will make it easier for bike riders to go to parks

C．they will make the city more beautiful

D．they will prevent accidents

In a great many cities, hundreds of people ride bicycles to work every day. In New York, some bike riders have even formed a group called Bike for a Better City. They declare that if more people rode bicycles to work, there would be fewer automobiles in the downtown part of the city and so less dirty air from car engines.
For several years this group has been trying to get the city government to help bicycle riders. For example, they want the city to draw special lanes（车道）for bicycles only on some of the main streets, because when bicycle riders must use the same lanes as cars, there are accidents. Bike for a Better City feels that if there were special lanes, more people would use bikes.
But no bicycle lanes have been drawn. Not everyone thinks it is a good idea—they say it will slow traffic. Some storeowners on the main streets don’t like the idea—they say that if there is less traffic, they will have less business.
The city government has not yet decided what to do. It wants to keep everyone happy. On weekends, Central Park—the largest place of open ground in New York—is closed to cars, and the roads may be used by bicycles only.
But Bike for a Better City says that this is not enough and keeps fighting to get bicycle lanes downtown.
65. In New York, a group of bike riders______.
A. are keeping practising for health
B. have no cars of their own
C. are complaining（埋怨）there are not enough buses
D. are trying to settle the problem of air pollution
66. The bike riders suggest that______.
A. bicycles should be used instead of cars
B. bicycle lanes should be drawn
C. fewer buses or cars should be used
D. the number of special lanes should be increased
67. The advantage of the special lanes is that______.
A. they will make cars and buses run slowly
B. they will make it easier for bike riders to go to parks
C. they will make the city more beautiful
D. the lanes will prevent accidents
68. The government has not decided whether special lanes should be drawn______.
A. so that everyone is disappointed
B. because there are different opinions
C. because most people travel by train
D. because Bike for a Better City is not strong enough

Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food

   9:00—9:45 a.m. Blue Tent

   Panelists (成员)：Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer.

   Hosted by Denise Grady, science writer for The New York Times.

   How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world？The food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics.

   Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game

   9:50—10:35 a.m. Blue Tent

   Panelists：Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.

   Hosted by William C.Rhoden, sports writer for The New York Times.

   Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience. Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news.

   The Art of the Review

   11:15—12:00 a.m. Green Tent

   Panelists: John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.

   Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for The New York Times Book Review. How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales？Join this group of critics(评论家) as they discuss the reality of book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review.

   New York Writers, New York Stories

   3:00—3:45 p.m.Green Tent

   Panelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.

   Hosted by Clyde Haberman, columnist (专栏作家) for the City Section of The New York Times.

   Join this inspiring group of New York－centric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold mine of ideas for their work.

1.If you are free in the afternoon, you can attend_______.

   A．The Art of the Review

   B．New York Writers, New York Stories

   C．Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food

   D．Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game

2.Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of ________.

   A．The Art of the Review

   B．Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food

   C．New York Writers, New York Stories

   D．Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game

3.All the four activities above _______.

   A．are about writing               B．will last 45 minutes each

   C．can be attended freely                              D．will attract many readers

4.We can learn from the text that________.

   A．sports writers are a type of audience

   B．the New York Times is popular

   C．Denise Grady will discuss politics

   D．book reviews may affect book sales

Almost everyone likes to eat apples．Apples grow in nearly every part of the world．The United States produces more apples than any other country except France．The states of Washington and New York grow the most apples．1.  New York is on the east coast and Washington is on the west near Canada．

         Apples are red, yellow or green．They are very popular in the United States．2.  Most American people are often too busy or too tired to cook dinner, so they often have their dinners very simply．Apple juice is also a popular drink and apple pie is the favorite sweet dish for many Americans．

         3. The trees there produce nearly five billion apples every year—one apple for every man, woman and child in the whole world．

         4.  For example, “You are the apple of my eye．” means “You are actually the one I love best and care most．” In China, it is a custom in some places for the marrying couple to hold an apple in each one’s hand, promising that their marriage will be “safe” without anything bad and that their marriage will never be broken．“To apple polish” often refers to a man who fawns （奉承） on somebody for the purpose of getting some benefits．So you can easily get “apple polisher”．However, “in apple-pie order” usually has the same meaning as “in good order”． 5. In fact, it’s another saying about “compare two things that can’t be compared”．

A．The state of Washington is proud of its apples

B．Apples play an important part in people’s health

C．There are many stories and sayings about apples

D．Perhaps this is why “New York” is often called “Big Apple” by some people

E．The apples in France are better than those in America

F．Many people like to carry apples to work or to school to eat with their lunches

G．It is likely that you hear about “compare apples and oranges”