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     What is red but green, open but closed and old but new?
     The answer is: London's new double-decker (雙層) buses.
     Red double-deckers are a symbol of the city. Their status was sealed (確定) in 2008 when one bus made
the longer-than-usual trip to Beijing to collect a special passenger: the Olympic Flame.
     On November 11, a life-size model of the new bus was shown to the media. The Guardian reported that
the new design shares some of the features of the much-missed double-decker Routemaster bus. The original
Routemaster was introduced in 1956 but December 2005 saw the end of the old bus's general service. It was
because the bus was difficult for some passengers to use and not environmentally friendly. But it can still be
seen on two heritage routes in the city.
     Its replacements-boxy, modern double-deckers-have failed to win Londoners' affection.
     London mayor Boris Johnson told the BBC that the new buses were "a combination of nostalgia (懷舊) and
the latest technology". "Standing on the back platform of this bus brings a sense of nostalgia but also shows
the best part of the latest technology and design, making this bus fit for the 21st Century," he said.
     The new bus also returns to the driver-and-conductor model-a key feature of the original version. It will be
quieter than the old type and have a platform offering passengers the traditional hop-on hop-off service.
     The first five new buses will be seen on the roads by early 2012.
1. Which of the following shows that red double-deckers are a symbol of London?
A. They have a long history and are seen everywhere in London.
B. They have nothing in common with the traditional Routemaster bus.
C. One such bus went from London to Beijing to collect the Olympic Flame.
D. They carried British athletes from London to attend the Beijing Olympics.
2. Which of the following is true of the original Routemaster?
A. The bus came into use in the 1960s.
B. The bus was banned because it was harmful to the environment.
C. Passengers didn't like the bus because it was slow.
D. Visitors to London cannot see such buses on the roads any more.
3. According to London mayor Boris Johnson, the new Routemaster _____.
A. has not been as well received as was expected
B. will be widely used in London in 2012
C. is the most environmentally friendly bus in the UK
D. combines the latest technology with key traditional features
4. What is the characteristic of the new red double-deckers?
A. The buses will make no noises.
B. The buses will have no conductors.
C. They will be equipped with air-conditioning.
D. The bus platform will offer passengers a traditional service.
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     One year ago today, seven patients shared their stories of illness and recovery on the New York Time Well
(a blog), according to a report published in April,2009.
     They were the first Patient Voices, a regular series that offers a first person (第一人稱的) description of
the challenges patients face as they deal with different kinds of health problems. Since the first Patient Voices
appeared, New York Times producer Karen Barrow has continued to give a voice to a lot of patient stories.
     We heard from Jacqueline Castine of Bloomfield Hills, Mich,who had bipolar disorder (躁郁癥), and whose
son also suffered from mental (精神的) illness."I could not save him," she said."I could not fix (懲罰 ) him.
He leaves a beautiful daughter and a very sad mother."
     And there is runner Alyssa Johnson,43,who was training for the Boston Marathon in 2003 when she began
showing the first signs of Parkinson's disease." Sometimes when I'm running I'll come to a long downhill, and
my legs work the way they used to work and my arm swings (擺動) the way it used to. It's like running before Parkinson's, and that's the best feeling.
     And then there's the voice of Robin Grinsted, 50, of Swansea, S. C.,who has H. I. V. She is refused by her
church and feels lonely."They're not accepting," she said." But I know there will be people putting their arms
around me some day."
      To hear more from these patients and the many others wh. have taken part in the series, explore the links (鏈接) below to all the Patient Voices we've heard from in the past 12 months.
1. When did the seven patients begin to share their stories of illness?
A. In 2009.
B. In 2008.
C. In 2003.
D. In 2002.
2. According to the passage, Patient Voices refers to ______ .
A. a series of suggestions from patients
B. a magazine published by patients
C. a series of patients' stories
D. a blog shared by patients
3. From what Jacqueline Castine said, we know her son  _____.
A. might have killed himself
B. died of bipolar disorder
C. was killed in an accident
D. didn't want to stay at home
4. What do we know about Alyssa Johnson?
A. She tried hard to fight Parkinson's disease.
B. She is preparing for the Boston Marathon.
C. She was depressed at the thought of Parkinson's disease.
D. She didn't like running before she had Parkinson's.

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