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四、阅读理解（共2小题） 23.根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 When thinking of Britain, many images come to mind: Big Ben, the Ferris wheel, red telephone boxes … and black Lo ndon taxis．The taxi has an important role in London． But what is so special about a simple taxi? First of all, the shape and style are very different from those of ordinary taxis．It looks like a half-car and half-van (半厢式货车)．It has plenty of room in the bac k, which means it's easy for disabled people to use．And the black color makes it stand out on the road． Besides the style of the car, taxi drivers have an important part in your travel．They have to pass a taxi driving test, and in London it is very difficult．As there are many tourists in London, drivers must know many roads by memory! Apart from driving you to your destination, it is normal for the driver and passenger to have a conversation．Getting a taxi involves (涉及) a social space which the driver and you share．The image of a London taxi driver is one that is friendly and talkative．Most times when I get a taxi, I ask how the driver is．Then we usually talk about sports or new events． In China, I've noticed that taxi drivers are usually quieter．Sometimes I try to speak with them in Chinese．And when I do, they usually seem friendly and open to talk．It's also a good situation to practice my Chinese! 1．Big Ben, the Ferris wheel, red telephone boxes and black taxis are _______ of Britain． A．images B．events C．situations D．hotels 2．What does a London taxi look like? A．It looks like an ordinary taxi． B．It looks like a white box． C．It looks like a ball． D．It looks like a half-car and half-van 3．Why is a London taxi easy for disabled people to use? A．Because the taxi drivers are quiet． B．Because it has plenty of room in the front． C．Because it has plenty of room in the back． D．Because the passengers are talkative． 4．Taxi driver in London must be good at _______． A．speaking to passengers in Chinese B．talking about sports or news events C．taking language tests D．remembering many different roads 5．How can the writer practice Chinese in this passage? A．By driving． B．By taking a taxi． C．By thinking D．By shopping． 24.根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 Time is short and unfortunately we are all getting older．There may never be a better time than now to have a meaningful conversation with your parents． You sometimes hear people say that they regret missed opportunities while their parents were alive and that there were things they wish they had spoken about．Make sure that you seize (抓住) the chance while you can． 1．Can you tell me a story about your parents or grandparents? Family history is much more than a family tree and a photo album．It is also a collection of stories which become your family folklore (奇闻异事)．Be sure to have some stories about your parents and grandparents that you can pass on to your descendants (后代)． 2．Can you tell me a story about when you were a child? Stories about their adventures, hopes, fears and relationships with friends and parents can be interesting and revealing (有启迪作用的)．Why not record them on video? 3．Can you tell me a story about me as a child? Your parents will remember funny or embarrassing things about you as a little child．These will be handy when one day your child asks you the same question． (责任编辑：admin) |