Beijing is facing severe (嚴重的)  traffic problems.

"Roads are wider now, but traffic jams (堵塞) often happen

every day. " Yuan, a Beijing taxi drivers said.

      Beijing government is trying to do something to make traffic

jams less.  Before 2007, there were a few subway lines in

Beijing. There was only line 1, line 2, line 13 and Batong

Line. But now there is line 5, line 10, line 4, the airport fast -track and the Olympic branch line. And there will be 13 subway lines under construction in Beijing at the same time at

the end of this year.

     The opening of the new subway line is convenient to tourists. Before, arriving in Beijing, many visitors would usually take a taxi to interesting places of Beijing. Today, as soon as people get off the plane, they can take the Airport Express Line, going to different interesting places through the subway lines. The government also strives to open a new line each year from now until 2015. The subway of Beijing reached 300 kilometers in 2010 and it will reach 561 kilometers in 2015.

     Miss Xiao, who lives in South Water Bridge and works at Hepingli, said that traveling by her car still took her at least one hour from home to work because of traffic jams. Now, because of the railway line 5, Miss Xiao can arrive at her office in less than haft an hour.

66. What are the trafc problems in Beijing now?

     A. Drivers drive too fast.                  B. Roads are not wide enough.

     C. Traffic jams often happen.          D. Traffic lights are always broken.

67. What does the underlined phrase "under construction" mean in Chinese?

     A. 在學習               B. 在建造中             C. 在應用中             D. 在控制中

68. Why is the opening of the new subway line convenient to tourists?

     A. Because the new subway line is very interesting.

     B. Because the new subway line's ticket is very cheap.

     C. Because people in Beijing can cost less money than that before.

     D. Because visitors can take the subway to many different interesting places.

69. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

     A. Visitors like to take a taxi in Beijing better.

     B. The subway of Beijing will reach 300 kilometers in 2015.

     C. There will be 15 subway lines in Beijing at the end of the year.

     D. It takes Miss Xiao less time to get to her workplace by railway line 5.

70. What is the main idea of the passage?

     A. People in Beijing invented high -speed trains.

     B. Railway lines in Beijing only covers some areas.

     C. Beijing welcomes visitors from different places.

     D. Beijing government has done something to make traffic jams less.

Cloud 9 Bar

     Do you want to enjoy a cocktail at one of the highest bar in Asia? If so, you can come to the 87th floor of the Jin Mao Tower. Here you'll find Cloud 9, the Grand Hyatt Hotel's bar. You can enjoy the delicious beef and the beautiful light music. It is a quiet place here.

     Add: 87F Jin Mao Building, 88 Shi Ji Street, Putong

     Lowest Cost: ￥ 88/person

     Beer: ￥ 50/bottle

     Time: Mon.--Sat. : 11:30 am--2am

     Tel: 021 - 50471234

61. If you like to eat beef and enjoy light music, you can go to __

     A. 78F of the Jin Mao Tower            B. Cloud 9 on the 87F of Jin Mao Tower

     C. the highest bar in the world        D. The Grand Hyatt Hotel on Nanjing Road

62. If you want to have a meal in Cloud 9, you must __

     A. call 021 -50461334                   B. drink more than two bottles of beer

     C. spend more than 88 yuan              D. go there before 8 o'clock in the morning

63. You can also__ while you are drinking in Bar Rouge.

     A. watch TV                               B. have a dancing party

     C. listen to the light music           D. overlook the Huangpu River and skyscrapers

64. Tom wants to have his birthday party in Bar Rouge on Tuesday, he should go there__

     A. after 6 pm                               B. between 5 pm--3 am

     C. before 6 am                              D. between 11:30 am--2 am

65. According to the passages, which of the following is NOT true?

     A. Both of the bars have cocktails.    B. Cloud 9 is much higher than Bar Rouge.

     C. Both of the barswill rest on Sundays.  

     D. You have to buy door tickets if you go to either of the bars.

   Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a term, or a year. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.

     Why do it

     Living in another country can help you to learn another language, and

about another culture. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more

about yourself. Overseas study may also look good on your future resume

(求職簡歷). Many companies today want employees who speak a second language, or have experiences living or working in another country.

      Making the right choice

      Once you decided to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right

country or school, ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay? How

long do I want to study abroad? Do I want to live with roommates, alone or somewhere else?

      Getting ready to go

      Get your passport and visa early! Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about

some common customs in the country that you are going to. Learn about the money. Bring some of it and a credit card with you.

      Once you are there

      After the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school and culture. When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write your feelings in a notebook.

56. Studying overseas can bring many people an exciting experience.

57. The experiences of living or working in another country can help you find a good job.

58. If you decide to study abroad, you should make the right choice first.

59. You have to get a passport and visa after you go abroad and learn English well.

60. Try to talk to your parents or return home when you feel sad or homesick.

  I started learning to play pipa at the age of four. At that time,

I was really   46   of pipa because the four strings always cut my

fingers. The cuts were not deep   47   they were long, and they

really hurt ! So my parents bought me a roll of tape to protect the

  48   of my left hand.

      After a few days, however, I   49    the tape! When my

mother found out the reason, she said   50   and bought a new roll

of tape.

      I had only used the second roll for a few weeks   51  I lost it again! "You should try to play pipa without tape," my father said to me. But I cried and   52 another roll. My father agree and bought me another new roll.

     After a few months, I lost the third roll! Then the   53   , and then the fifth  After this

happened eight times, my mother got really   54  !

      "I won't buy you any more tape," she said to me. " Now you have to play pipa without tape

You must   55   it is carelessness that hurts your fingers!"

46. A. fond                     B. afraid                  C. proud

47. A. but                  B. and                      C. then

48. A. arms              B. ears                         C. fingers

49. A. sold                 B. lost                       C. bought

50. A. nothing              B. anything                      C. something

51. A. until                B. after                         C. before

52. A. asked for            B. worried about          C. thought of

53. A. third                B. fourth                      C. fifth

54. A. happy                B. excited                   C. angry

55. A. expect             B. forget                       C. remember

--Could you tell me 　　　?

--Of course, yesterday afternoon.

　　 A. how you came to Fuzhou

　　 B. when you reached Fuzhou

　　 C. how long you have lived in Fuzhou

--Have you improved your spoken English　　　 ~

--Yes, I have. I've ____ improved a lot.

　　 A. yet; yet 　　　　　　　　 B. yet; already　　 　 C. already ; yet

--May I __ your English - Chinese dictionary?

--Sorry, I have__ it at home.

　　 A. borrow; left　　　　　　　 　　　 B. borrow; forgotten C. lend; left

--I want you to tell me details of the accident.

--Sorry, 　　 Jack ____ I know about it. You can ask the old man.

　　 A. both ; and　　　　　　　　 B. either; or　　　　 　　　 C. neither; nor

--Are you going to buy a new camera?

--Yes. But there are so many cameras that I can't decide__

　　 A. how to use　　　　　　　 　　 B. where to sell　 　　 C. which to buy

--I hear that Tom's sister is a teacher here.

--Yes, the girl 　　 is standing under the tree is his sister.

　　 A. who　　　　　　　　　　 　　 B. whom　　　　　　 　　 C. whose