1、A For those who make journeys across the world， the speed of travel today has turned the countries into a series of villages.Distances between them appear no greater to a modern traveler than those which once faced men as they walked from village to village.Jet planes fly people from one end of the
2、earth to the other， allowing them a freedom of movement undreamt of a hundred years ago. Ye t some people wonder if the revolution in travel has gone too far.A price has been paid ， they say ， for the conquest ( 征服 ) of time and distance.Travel_is_something_to_be_enjoyed， not_endured(忍受 ) The boat o
3、ffers leisure and time enough to appreciate the ever changing sights and sounds of a journey.A journey by train also has a special charm about it.Lakes and forests and wild， open plains sweeping past your carriage window create a grand view in which time and distance mean nothing.On board a plane， h
4、owever， there is just the blank blue of the sky filling the narrow windows of the airplane.The soft lighting， in flight films and gentle music make up the only world you know， and the hours progress slowly. Then there is the time spent being “processed” at a modern airport.People are conveyed like r
5、obots along walkways； baggage is weighed， tickets produced，examined and produced yet again before the passengers move to another waiting area.Journeys by rail and sea take longer， yes， but the hours devoted to being “processed” at departure and arrival in airports are luckily absent.No wonder， then，
6、that the modern high speed trains are winning back passengers from the airlines. Man， however， is now a world traveler and cannot turn his back on the airplane.The working lives of too many people depend upon it； whole new industries have been built around its design and operation.The holiday maker，
7、 too， with limited time to spend， patiently endures the busy airports and the limited space of the flight to gain those extra hours and even days， relaxing in the sun.Speed controls peoples lives；time saved， in work or play， is the important thingor so we are told.Perhaps those first horsemen， ridin
8、g free across the wild， open plains， were enjoying a better world than the one we know today.They could travel at will， and the clock was not their master. 1 What does the writer try to express in Paragraph 1? A Travel by plane has speeded up the growth of villages. B The speed of modern travel has
9、made distances relatively short. C The freedom of movement has helped people realize their dreams. D Man has been fond of traveling rather than staying in one place. 2 How does the writer support the underlined statement in Paragraph 2? A By giving instructions. B By analyzing cause and effect. C By
10、 following the order of time. D By giving examples. 3 According to Paragraph 3， passengers are turning back to modern high speed trains because _. A they pay less for the tickets. B they feel safer during the travel. C they can enjoy highter speed of travel. D they dont have to waste time being “pro
11、cessed”. 4 What does the last sentence of the passage mean? A They could enjoy free and relaxing travel. B They needed the clock to tell the time. C They preferred traveling on horseback. D They could travel with their master. B Plan ahead to make your family trip run smoothly Family vacations are c
12、herished memories.Keeping children entertained on the road or during a flight， however， can be challenging.The best way to cut down on anxiety？ Plan ahead. Avoid giving children snacks that contain sugar and caffeine. Sweet treats keep them happy and quiet for five minutes， as it fills them with unu
13、sable energy that will turn into crankiness (偏执 ) when the sugar wears off.Bring fun， small snacks like flavored baked chips， apple sauce， raisins， and granola barsand top it off with a little protein like cheese sticks to keep the blood sugar levels nice and steady. Bring plenty of plastic or paper
14、 bags. This is the perfect time to put those spare bags around the house to use.Store them in your purse or pocket， as well as in the car.This is a quick solution for garbage， diaper wrapping or motion sickness. Avoid extra costs on bulk items you will need during the trip. When flying，purchase bulk
15、 items like diapers， formula， and wipes at your destination.In the past，it was convenient and free to check these items.Now， each checked luggage item costs $25 or more on average.When driving， do the opposite; take your bulk items to avoid extra trips to the store when you arrive， which can help yo
16、u avoid impulse travel purchases. Bring a full change of clothing for each child. Keep these items within fairly easy reach.When a spill or mess happens， this will help parents avoid unexpected (and unbudgeted) clothing purchases. Travel planning can help make family vacations what they are supposed
17、 to be: Fun! What are some of your favorite strategies for saving time and stress while traveling with children? Notes： diaper n尿布 formula n配方奶 wipe n湿巾 1 Which of the following can keep the blood sugar levels nice and steady? A Coffee. B Apple pie with sugar in it. C Candies. D Cheese sticks. 2 Why
18、 should you bring plenty of plastic or paper bags during vacation? A Because you can use them to keep garbage， vomit (呕吐物 ) and wrap diaper. B Because they can prevent you from being stolen. C Because big bags can hold more items， which brings you much convenience. D Because they can save you $25. 3
19、 Which is the proper place for you to buy bulk items when driving? A At the destination. B At wherever you can buy cheaper ones. C At the place you just go out of the things you need. D In the stores near your house. 4 What should parents do to avoid unexpected clothing purchases during their vacati
20、on? A Do not let children make their clothes dirty. B Bring a full change of clothing for each child. C Wash the dirty clothes frequently. D Do not allow children eat during their vacation. C On a hill 600 feet above the surrounding land, we watch the lines of rain move across the scene, the moon ri
21、se over the hills, and the stars appear in the sky. The views invite a long look from a comfortable chair in front of the wooden house. Every window in our wooden house has a view, and the forest and lakes seldom look the same as the hour before. Each look reminds us where we are. There is space for
22、 our three boys to play outside, to shoot arrows, collect tree seeds, build earth houses a nd climb trees. Our kids have learned the names of the trees, and with the names have come familiarity and appreciation. As they tell all who show even a passing interest, maple(枫叶 ) makes the best fighting st
23、icks and white pines are the best climbing trees. The air is clean and fresh. The water from the well has a pleasant taste, and it is perhaps the healthiest water our kids will ever drink. Though they have one glass a day of juice and the rest is water, they never say anything against that. The seas
24、ons change just outside the door. We watch the maples turn every shade of yellow and red in the fall and note the poplars (杨树 ) putting out the first green leaves of spring. The rainbow smell fills the local stream as the ice gradually disappears, and the wood frogs star t to sing in pools after bei
25、ng frozen for th e winter. A family of birds rules our skies and (lies over the lake. 1. What can be learned from Paragraph 2? A. The scenes are colorful and changeable. B. There are many windows in the wooden house. C. The views remind us that we are in a wooden house. D. The lakes outside the wind
26、ows are quite different in color. 2. By mentioning the names of the trees, the author aims to show that_. A. the kids like p laying in trees. B. the kids are very familiar with trees. C. the kid s have learned much knowledge. D. the kids find trees useful learning tools. 3. What does the underlined
27、sentence in the last paragraph mean? A. The change of seasons is easily felt. B. The seasons make the scenes change. C. The weather often changes in the forest. D. The door is a good position to enjoy changing seasons. 4. What is the main purpose of the author writing the text? A. To describe the be
28、auty of the scene around the house. B. To introduc e her childrens happy life in the forest. C. To show that living in the forest is healthful. D. To share the joy of living in the nature. D Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2012: More than 200 B 20 per room, per night, valid(有效期 )
29、 during stay period of 02/04/2012 31/05/2012 and then again 01/09/2012 31/10/2012; 35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/2012 31/08/2012. The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only. The slay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/04/2012. Each voucher
30、 can only be used by the bolder to book one room for one night If voucher holders book either the 20 or 35 per room per night, any additional services such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. Bu t these are not required in order to take up the offer. Please check direct
31、ly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available. Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve (保留 ) the rig ht to charge at full price for every night of stay. Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer. The voucher holders m
32、ust pay for the slay in full at the time of booking. Additional 10 may be paid to confirm(确认 ) the booking and will be returned on arrival. The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders bookings for people under the age of 18. 1. The voucher can be used for a slay al the chosen B&B on? A. 09/
33、01/2012 B. 04/02/2012 C. 01/03/2012 D. 28/04/2012 2. How much should be paid for a two-night st ay in October 2012 at a chosen B&B? A. 70. B. 40. C. 35. D. 30. 3. What right do the B&Bs reserve? A. To charge extra 10 for bookings with no vouchers. B. To refuse bookings for guests under the age of 18
34、. C. To charge at full price for stays not confirmed. D. To request extra charges as tips. 4. By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to? A. book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&Bs. B. have lunch or evening meal without paying extra money. C. use the B&B offer toget
35、her with other offers. D. book the stays through B&B Daily A 1. 答案 B 考查细节理解。通读第一段可知该段主要讲的是，现代的旅游速度让人们可以 很快很方便地从一个地方到达另一个地方，似乎缩短了地域之间的距离。 2. 答案 D 考查推理判断。由画线句后面的内容可知，作者通过举例子来阐述这一句话。 3答案 D 考查细节理解。根据第三段中的 “but the hours devoted to being processed at departure and arrival in airports are luckily absent.N
36、o wonder， then， that the modern highspeed trains are winning back passengers from the airlines.”可知，如今高铁进站出站方便让游客更加青睐乘坐火车旅行。 4答案 A 考查推理判断。从本文的最后一句话可知，这些游客可以随自己的意愿去旅游并 且不受时间的限制。 B 1 答案 D 细节理解题。由第二段最后一句 “.and top it off with a little protein like cheese sticks to keep the blood sugar levels nice and st
37、eady.”可知， cheese sticks 可以帮助降低血糖。前三项都是含有糖和咖啡因的食物，会使孩子情绪暴躁，不可选。 2 答案 A 细节理解题。由第三段最后一句 “This is a quick solution for garbage， diaper wrapping or motion sickness.”可知，塑料袋和纸袋可以帮助你收垃圾、晕车时的呕吐物，还可以帮助包裹尿布。 B项和 C 项在文中均无信息支持； D 项是坐飞机时不带行李的好处。 3 答案 D 推理判断题。由第四段可知，如果你计划坐飞机，那么在目的地买这些东西比较划算。但是 ，如果你计划开车，那么在出发前就要购置好这些东西。 A 项是坐飞机旅行时的选择； B项和 C 项在文中均无信息支持。 4.答案 B 细节理解题。由倒数第二段可知，家长要给孩子带足够的换洗衣服，以避免他们弄脏衣服后要花额外的钱来买衣服。 C D 1.A 2.C 3.A 4.D 1.D 2.B 3.B 4.A .
