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 bicycle lanes on some of the main streets, because when bike riders have to 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 store owners on the main streets say that if there is less traffic, they will have less business. And most people live too far from downtown to travel by bike.
The city government has not yet decided what to do. It wants to keep everyone happy. Only on weekends, Central Park 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. 1. According to the passage, some people think that bicycle _____.
A. are more convenient than cars B. are safer traffic tools than cars
C. are ridden by most people in U. S. D. are the solution to some city problems 2. The idea of special bicycle lanes is most favored by _____. A. the city government B. some bike riders
C. people living far from downtown D. some store owners 3. “Bicycle lanes” probably means ___.
A. narrow passages between buildings for bicycles B. roads full of bicycles C. special parts of the road for bicycle riders only D. roads for bicycles only 4. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. Bike for a Better City members ride bicycles to work.
B. Sometimes accidents may occur when cars and bikes are on the same lanes. C. The Central Park is situated in the downtown section of New York. D. In some cities many people use bikes as they have special lanes. 5. The best title for this passage is ___. A. Traffic Crowding in New York City B. Air Pollution in New York City by Cars C. Special Lanes for Passengers
D. A Solution to Traffic Problem in New York （Key：1. D 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. D）
Passage 5 (Unit 18 Activity 3)(作业2) 08年1月题
Benjamin Disraeli, the famous nineteenth century prime minister, said, “London is not a city, - it is a nation.” Today this is an understatement; London, with its vast range of different ethnic groups, is a world.
Certainly, London is the most culturally diverse city in the world. The city was founded by the Romans and since then new arrivals have constantly added to its character and prosperity. Within 10 years 40% of Londoners will be from ethnic minority groups, including the growing number of Londoners of mixed ethnic origin, but most of them will have been born in Britain.
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Children of Caribbean-Chinese marriages will go to school with children of Russian-Irish couples. None of them will be English but all of them will be Londoners.
Most of Britain's ethnic minority residents live in the capital, speaking over 300 languages. Nearly all of the African population and many of the Caribbean population of Britain live in London (83% and 58% respectively); 39% of the Chinese population of Britain and 36% of the Asian population of Britain live in London.
The largest migrant community is from the Irish Republic with 256,000 people, 3.8% of the total population of London.
There are an estimated 330,000 refugees and asylum seekers living in London, with most recent arrivals coming from Eastern Europe, North Africa and Kurdistan.
Young people, in particular, are skilled at dealing with a large number of different and hybrid cultures.
They themselves often have several different ethnic identities since their parents and grandparents may come from several different backgrounds and their friends and partners do also. They are “skilled cross-cultural travellers” without leaving their home-town.
1. Why does the writer think that Benjamin Disraeli’s statement is an understatement? Becarse he thinks London is ___.
A. part of the world B. Even larger than some countries in the world
C. not a nation at all D. a miniature world thanks to its great cultural diversity
2. London is regarded as the most culturally diverse city in the world due to the following facts EXCEPT that ___.
A. within 10 years 40% Londoners will be from ethnic minority groups
B. most of Britain’s ethnic minority residents live in London, speaking over 300 languages C. London accommodates about 330,000 refugees and asylum seekers from many other countries
D. Many young people are immigrants from different backgrounds
3. Ethnic minority groups will make up ___ of the London population in the future. A. 3.8% B. 40% C. 39% D. 36%
4. The last paragraph mainly tells us in London ___. A. young people are for4m different backgrounds
B. young people are raised in a multicultural environment C. young people find it hard to adapt themselves to hybrid cultures
D. young people feel at ease with a large number of diversified cultures 5. The passage mainly deals with ___.
A. the advantage of hybrid cultures in London B. the composition of the population in London C. the cultural diversity in London
D. the contribution made by the new arrivals to London
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（Key：1. D 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. C）
Passage 6 (Unit 9 Activity 12) (作业1) 08年1月题
Who will stage the games?
Preparing for the Olympics Games is a huge undertaking. Just like the athletes, the host city
spends years getting ready for the event. Before deciding which city will host the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has to examine bids from all over the world. Bidding for the games begins about ten years in advance. Without preparing a very strong bid1, a city will not win the competition to host the games. Beijing was chosen for the 2008 games from five bidders — Osaka, Paris, Toronto and Istanbul.2 Why does it take so long to prepare?
Building the infrastructure costs huge amounts of money. Holding the World Cup in 2002 in Japan and South Korea, for example, meant that ten new stadiums had to be built, as well as many hotels and an improved transport system. In Beijing, after winning the bid the government began major construction projects — the extension of the underground, the improvement of the airport and the building of new motorways3. Each host city must also build an Olympic village for the athletes. By planting trees and creating parks, the city becomes more attractive for tourists. Why do countries want to host the Olympic Games?
Hosting the games has a major effect on the economy and brings international prestige to the country. Thousands and thousands of visitors come to the games and the host cities are permanently improved.
1. Bidding for the Olympic Games usually starts _____ before the games are really held. A. two years B. eight years C. one year D. ten years
2. Beijing was one of the _____ bidders for the 2008 games. A. four B. five C. ten D. three 3. The World Cup 2002 was held in _____.
A. Japan B. South Korea C. China D. A and B
4. What construction projects did Beijing start after winning the bid? ____ A. The extension of the underground. B. The improvement of the airport. C. The building of new motorways D. All of the above 5. Why do countries want to host the Olympic Games? A. Because it has a major effect on the economy.
B. Because it brings international prestige to the country. C. Because the host cities are permanently improved. D. All of the above.
（Key：1. D 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. D）
Passage 7 (课外)
I was 15 when I walked into McCarley Bookstore and began to look over the titles of the books on the shelves. The man behind the counter, the owner of the bookstore, asked me if I would like a job. I needed to start saving for college, so I said yes.
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I worked after school and during summers for minimum wages and the job helped pay for my freshman year of college. I worked at many other jobs afterwards: I made coffee in the student union during college. I made maps for the U.S Forest Service. But selling books was one of the most satisfying.
One day a woman asked me for books on cancer. She seemed fearful. I showed her everything we had and found other books we could order. She left the shop less worried and I’ve always remembered the pride I felt in having helped her.
Years later, as a television reporter, I heard about a poor child who was born with his fingers of the left hand linked together. His family could not afford the corrective surgery, and the boy lived in shame, hiding his left hand in his pocket.
I persuaded my boss to let me do the story on TV. After my story was broadcast, a doctor and a nurse called, offering to perform the surgery for free.
I visited the boy in the recovery room after the operation. The first thing he did was hold up his repaired hand and say, “Thank you.” I was overjoyed and filled with a strong sense of reward. At McCarley Bookstore, I always felt I was working for the customers, not just for the store.
Today it’s the same. NBC news pays me the salary. But I feel that I work for the viewers, helping them make sense of the world. My working experience in McCarley Bookstore helped me find a good sense of the world, and most importantly, it helped me find a good sense of myself. 1. How did the author get the job in McCarley Bookstore? A. He happened to walk into the shop and got it by chance.
B. He had always wanted to have a job in that bookstore and he succeeded. C. He liked reading books, so tried to get a job there.
D. He did not go to school, so he looked for a job when he was 15.
2. According to the author, selling books was one of the most satisfying job experiences, because ____________.
A. he only had to work after school and got good wages B. it helped him understand the world and himself C. it helped him pay for his freshman year of college D. he did not feel that he was working for the store
3. After he helped the fearful lady looking for books on cancer, the author was ____________. A. worried about her B. less worried about her C. unable to forget her D. proud of himself
4. The author decided to help the poor boy by ____________. A. persuading his boss to do the story on TV
B. persuading his boss to let him do the story on TV C. asking a doctor to perform the operation for free
D. visiting the boy in the recovery room after the operation
5. The main reason that the author thinks his present job is the same as the one in the bookstore is ____________.
A. it gives him salary
B. it makes him feel excited
C. it helps people make sense of the world D. it enables him to work
(Key: 1. A 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. C)
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