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1、Two People, Two PathsYou must be familiar with the situation : Dad s driving , Mum s telling him where to go . He s surethat they need to turn 1eft. But she says it s not for another two blocks . Who has the better sense of direction?Men or wome n?They both do,a new study says. but in different ways

2、 .Men and women .Canadian researchers have found, have different methods of finding their way. Men lookquickly at Ian dmarks f 地标）and head off in what they think is the right directi on Wome n . however . try to picturethe whole route in detail and the n f01low the path in their head ,“ Wome n tend

3、to be more detailed . ” said Edward Corn ell , who led the study。“ while men tendto be a little bit faster and a little bit more intuitive（ 直觉感知的）”In fact. said Corn ell . “ sense of direct ion ” isn t one skill but two .The first is the “ survey method , . This is when you see an area from above ,

4、such as a printed map You cansee. for example , where the hospital is , where the church is and that the supermarket is on its rightThe second skill is the “route method” This is when you use a series of directions . Yon start from thehospital . then turn 1eft . turn right , go uphill and then you s

5、ee the supermarket .Men are more likely to use the survey method while wome n are more likely to use one route and follow directionsBoth work . and neither is betterSome scientists insist that these different skills have a long history . They argue it is becauseof the differenee in traditional roles

6、 .In ancient times . young men often went far away with the older men to fish or hunt The trip took hours ordays and covered unfamiliar places . The only way to know where you were was to use the survey method toremember Ian dmarksthe mountains . the lakes and so onThe women, on the other hand, took

7、 young girls out to find fruits and plants . These activities were muchcloser to home but required learning well used paths . So, women s sense of space was based on lear ningcerta in routes31When finding his way Dad tends to rely onA his in tuitive kno wledgeB his book knowledge .C Mum s assistanee

8、D the police s assistanee32Wome n are more likely to useA 山 e survey methodB the traditional method .C the route methodD the right method .33Which works better . the route method or the survey method?A The survey methodB 111e route method .C Either .D Neither34Which of the followi ng is NOT a Ian dm

9、ark?A Along river .B A high mountain .C A magnificent churchD A path in your head35Wome n developed a sense of space out of the n eedA to go fishing .B to go hunting .C to learn well-used paths .D to go swimming .第-二二篇Dancing in the StreetsIf there is one thing certain to get Brazilians on their fee

10、t , it is the Rio Carnival（ 狂欢节）. Held in Rio deJaneiro . the country s biggest city . the carnival began on February 20 when the mayor gave key of the city to ReiMomo the Lord of Misrule（ 无序之皇 ）On his orders, each year people turn the city into a paradise of dance and music . The following six days

11、are so fun of parades , street dancing, fantastic clothes and partying（聚会）that many people forget about eat ingand sleep ingIt was the passi on of the carni val that attracted me to Brazil and made me settle dow n in Rio . ” saidBob Nadkarni . a British man who has lived in the city for several year

12、s For many Brazilians . the centrepieceof the carnival is samba（桑巴舞）,a typical Brazilian dance . Every year,tens of thousands of visitors andlocals show off their passion and energy iu the streets . following the beat（节扌白）of the Latin music .The climax to this street party is the float（ 彩车）parade, i

13、n which floats decorated with tons of fresh flowersby various samba schools and local com mun ities move through the city . On thetop of each float sta nds the can didate for the Drum Quee n , who is chose n at the end of the party .while most people are free to enjoy the celebrations。Rio s police o

14、fficers have to keep a clear head .Followi ng the murder of three offlcers in a gun fight early last week , the Brazilia n Government has tightenedsecurity in Rio . The street fighting , robbery and sex crimes that accompa ny the carni val are very difficult topolice .Carnivals began in ancient Rome

15、 as a celebration at which people fed wild wolves , in honour of the city s founder who was said to have been raised by a shewolf. Brazil gave new life to this tradition and so . despitethe troubles . the carnival will remain a symbol of the country s culture .36 According to the passage . during th

16、e Carnival people in Rio did all of the following EXCEPTA dancing in the streets .B putt ing on colorful clothesC eating a lot of food .D holding exciting parades .37How long does the carni val last?A Six days .B A whole week .C Eight daysD The whole of February38The word “ centerpiece in the 3rd pa

17、ragraph meansA the most important part .B the middle partC the cen tral part of the cityD the most attractive decorati on39According to the passage, Bob Nadkami isA a Brazilian who has come back from Britain .B a British man who visits Rio for the carni val .C a British man who has come to live in B

18、razil .D a Brazilian who is attracted by the carnival .Which of the followi ng stateme nts is INCORRECT?A The earliest carni vals were held in ancient RomeB Carnivals were originally a tradition of the BraziliansC Carni vals were origi nally a traditi on of the Roma nsD The Brazilia ns have in tegra

19、ted the Roma n carni val into their culture .第三篇More Than a Ride to SchoolThe National Education Association claims , “ The sch001 bus is a mirror of the community .” They furtheradd that, unfortunately , what appears on the exterior（夕卜咅 B ）does not always reflect the reality of a chosencommunity .

20、They are right. and sometimes it reflects more!Just ask Liesl Denson Riding the school bus has beenmore than a ride to school for Liesl .Bruce Hardy,school bus driver for A1thouse Bus Company has be en Liesl s bus driver since kindergartenLast year when Liesl s family moved to Parkesburg , knowing h

21、er bus went by her new reside nee, she requestedto ride the same busThis year Lieslis a senior and will enjoy her last year riding the bus . She says It s been a great ride so far!My bus driver is so cool and has always been a good friend and a good listener . Sometimes when you re a childadults do

22、not think that what you have to say is important . Mr. Hardy always listens to what you have to say andmakes you feel important . ” Her friends Ashley Batista and Ama nda Wolfe agreeBmce Hardy has been making Octorara students feel special since 1975 . This year he will celebrate 30years worki ng fo

23、r Althouse Bus Tran sportati on . Compa ny Preside nt, Larry Althouse ack no wledges BruceHardy s outsta nding record . “ Yon do not come by employees like Bruce these days; he has never missed a dayof work and has a perfect driving record . Recognized in 2000 by the Pennsylvania School Bus Associat

24、ion fordriving 350 , 000 accident free miles, HardY s reputati on is made further evide nt through the relati on ships hehas made wth the stude nts that ride his bus.”Althouse further added . “ Althouse Bus Transportation was established 70 years ago and has bee n providing quality tran sportati on

25、ever since . My gra ndfather started the bus in ess with one bus Althouse Bus Transportati on is delighted to have the opport unity to bring dist in ctive and safe service to our local sch001 and community and looks forward to con ti nuing to provide quality service for many more years to come .Thre

26、e gen erati ons of bus in ess is not all the compa ny has enjoyed . Thanks to drivers like Bruce Hardy, theyhave bee n buildi ng relati on ships through gen erati ons . Liesl s mother Carol also enjoys fond memories of ridingBruce Hardy s bus to the Octorara School District .41 The word mirror ” in

27、the first line could be best replaced byA “ vehicle ” B device ”compa ny D “ reflection ”.42 How long has Bruce Hardy bee n worki ng for Althouse Bus Tran sportati on?A For 30 years.B For 70 yearsC Since 1ast year.D Since 2000.43 Which of the followi ng stateme nts is NOT true of Bruce Hardy?A He is

28、 c001 .B He is a good friend .C He is impatie ntD He has driven 350 . 000 accident free miles .44 Who fou nded Althouse Bus Tran sportati on?A Larry Althouse .B Althouse s grandfather.C Liesl s mother.D Ashley Batista .45 What has Althouse Bus Tran sportati on bee n mai nly aimi ng at?A Making as mu

29、ch money as possible .B Buildi ng up its fameC Develop ing its bus in ess .D Providi ng the local com munity with quality service .31A 该题问的是：找路时爸爸依赖的是什么？A 说的是：他的直觉知识。B 说的是：他的书本知识。c 说的是：妈妈的帮助。D 说的是：警察的帮助。第四段的最后讲到男人时作者用了这么一个短语：a . 1ittle bit more intuitive。直觉感知更多一些。可见 A 是正确答案。类似的描述也见于第三段。32 c 该题问的是：女人倾向于用什么？A 说的是：测量法。B 说的是：传统法。c说的是：路线法。D 说的是：正确的办法。第三段的最后一句是这么说的：然而， 女人是试图先把整个路线详详细细地记住，然后跟着脑子里的线路走。因此c 是正确的。33 D 该题问的是：路线法和测量法，哪种更好些？倒数第四段是这么说的：两种都可以，不能说一种比另一种更好。可见D 是正确的。34 D 该题问的是：哪一种不是地标？顾名思义，你脑袋里的线路当然不是路标。35c 该题问的是：女人的方位感是出于什么样的需要形成的？A 说的是：为了钓鱼。B 说的是：为