A.Horses and donkeys.B.Cars and E-mails.C.Trains, ships, and planes.D.Satellites.
A.Horses and donkeys.
B.Cars and E-mails.
C.Trains, ships, and planes.
D.Satellites.
A.Horses and donkeys.
B.Cars and E-mails.
C.Trains, ships, and planes.
D.Satellites.
A.Horses and donkeys.
B.Trains, ships, and planes.
C.Cars and E-mails.
D.Satellites.
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A.She thought her husband was as foolish as a donkey.
B.She really saw five donkeys.
C.She was as foolish as her husband.
D.She found two other donkeys following them back.
The deserts of the world are not uninhabited (not lived by people). People also live outside oases(绿洲), but these people are not farmers. They have camels, goats, donkeys, sheep, etc. These animals can live on the desert plants and do not need much water.
The people of the desert have to move constantly from place to place, or they must always look for grass or desert plants for their animals. They usually live in tents. When there is no more food for their animals, they fold up their tents, put them on their camels and donkeys, and move to another place. In good years, when there is enough food for their animals, they trade their skins and their goats and camel hairs with the people of oases for wheat and fruit. But in bad years, when there is not enough food for their animals, the people of the desert would attack the oases people. But they are also hospitable, no man in the desert would ever refuse to give a stranger food and water.
In the desert______.
A.it rains in spring only
B.there is some rain, but far from enough
C.it rains for a short time every month
D.the rainfall is just enough for the plants
700, 000 new cars (16) in India in the last twelve months , and about twice that many used cars have been traded. The country's 35 million motorcycles and scooters make it the world's largest two-wheel market. But because there are still big differences (17) people' s incomes , the roads are full of a whole variety of (18),lots of them not motorized. A ride (19) a taxi driver in New Delhi gives a flavour of a typical Indian-style. traffic with all kinds of vehicle held up in city streets or in long lines (20) narrow country lanes. Cars , lorries and buses back up behind a cart (21) by one animal or another. "India has everything on the roads ," the taxi driver says. "You have to (22) for pedestrians , bicycles , carts, cows , donkeys and even elephants. Three things (23) to drive here , a horn , brakes and good luck. " Just then we were stopped (24) a young boy and his cow. Given the hazards , it' s not surprising (25) special ceremonies are held for new car owners in which the steering wheel and the driver are both blessed.
16. A. have been sold B. had been sold C. have been selling
17. A. of B. between C. in
18. A. cars B. vehicles C. bikes
19. A. in B. after C. with
20. A. in B. on C. at
21. A. pulled B. pulling c. to pull
22. A. wait B. search c. watch out
23. A. are recommended B. to be recommended C. to recommend
24. A. to B. by C. after
25. A. what B. why C. that
听力原文:M: Ok, Amy. (21)Before we can find the right man for you, just tell us what kind of person you'd like to date. Don't be shy.
W: Well, OK. I've never done this before. I feel kind of silly, but here goes. (19)I guess I really like men who have a sense of humor. I love to laugh and be happy. That's the most important thing. But I don't like men who are really loud, I mean, I like men to laugh, but I don't want them to sound like donkeys.
M: OK, what else?
W: Oh, I like men who are intelligent and open-minded. Those two things go together, don't they? Good conversations are important. I love talking about books and movies and politics. I really hate men who think they're always right. You know? The stubborn ones who won't listen to new ideas. They always get into bad moods, if you don't agree with them. I don't like men who are moody.
M: Now, Amy, tell me about the perfect Saturday night date.
W: Hmm. Well, (20) he comes over to my place, and we cook dinner together. Then we put on some jazz, sit down to eat and talk about important things. Of course, he offers to help with the dishes. It really bothers me when a man won't help clean up.
M: Sounds romantic. OK. Last question. Is there anything you really don't like?
W: Well, sure. I really don't like men, or people, who don't respect other people.
(23)
A.Men who have a sense of humor.
B.Men who love to laugh loudly.
C.Men who like donkeys.
D.Men who feel donkeys are silly.
W: Well, OK. I've never done this before. I feel kind of silly, but here goes. I guess I really like men who have a sense of humor. I love to laugh and be happy. That's the most important thing. But I don't like men who are really loud, I mean, I like men to laugh, but I don't want them to sound like donkeys.
M: OK, what else?
W: Oh, I like men who are intelligent and open-minded. Those two things go together, don't they? Good conversations are important. I love talking about books and movies and politics. I really hate men who think they're always right, you know, the stubborn ones who won't listen to new ideas. They always get into bad moods if you don't agree with them. I don't like men who are moody.
M: Now, Amy, tell me about the perfect Saturday night date.
W: Hmm. Well, he comes over to my place, and we cook dinner together. Then we put on some jazz, sit down to eat and talk about important things. Of course, he offers to help with the dishes;. It really bothers me when a man won't help clean up.
M: Sounds romantic. OK. Last question. Is there anything you really don't like?
W: Well, sure. I really don't like men, or people, who don't respect other people.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. What kind of men does Amy like to date?
24. What do you know about the perfect Saturday night date in Amy's mind?
25. What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?
(20)
A.Men who like donkeys.
B.Men who love to laugh loudly.
C.Men who are humorous.
D.Men who feel donkeys are silly.
Road Trips
Four good wheels take you off the beaten path.
Getting there's half the fun, as the old saying goes. With an international driving licence, a road map and a good set of wheels, you are your own guide, and the journey is personal. Stopping to take in not-in-the-guidebook sites or unexpected scenery and exploring out-of-the-way villages can be done without the pressure of mass tourism. Here we present a trio of great driving trips from three countries: in Australia from Darwin to Ayers Rock; in Vietnam from Hanoi to Halong Bay; and in England through Devon and Cornwall.
CRUISING INTO THE RED CENTRE
The Stuart Highway, which stretches like a long black ribbon 1,500 km through the Northern Territories--from Darwin in the "Top End" to Alice Springs in the "Red Centre"--passes through one of the most rugged landscapes on earth. Waterfalls, canyons, open savanna and grasslands are scattered with ghostlike gum trees and rock formations resembling a moonscape lining the highway. Fill the car with fuel, stock up on plenty of water, slip a Yothu Yindi CD in the sound system and drive.
Before hopping on Stuart Highway, head east for Kakadu National Park, one of the world's most stunningly varied tropical environments as well as the spiritual home of Gagudju, an aboriginal (土著的) group who have lived in the park for more than 25,000 years. Some aboriginal rock paintings date back to beyond 35,000 years. Saltwater crocodiles that grow up to 25 feet also live in the park, so tourists are wise to obey the warning signs.
In the Northern Territories drivers should be wary of wandering kangaroos, camels
(Australia has more than Saudi Arabia), donkeys and wild horses. Convenient stops can be made every 100 to 200 km for fuel and the infamous Aussie meat pie. Accommodations are plentiful, but nothing beats night out camping under the southern stars. One stop worth making: Pine Creek, an 1870s mining town where you can still pan for gold. Farther south, the atmosphere of Alice Springs reflects its red-gold surroundings. Nearby are two very different attractions, the unlikely Chateau Hornsby Winery and the Virginia Camel Farm, where guests can swap (交换) their cars for camels. About 6 hours' drive from Alice Spring is Ayers Rock (Uluru in aboriginal language), Australia's most famous natural landmark and one of the most important sacred sites for aboriginal people.
DRIVING OUT TO TIME
Vietnam has plenty to offer to the road-tripping traveler, but the countryside's sometimes difficult driving conditions--and a scarcity of road signs--mean that driving yourself isn't necessarily the best option. The solution: hire a car and driver.
"We'll do the driving--you ask lots of questions," says Bui Tuan Ngoc of the Huong Hai Tourist Co. , which takes the visitors on a drive-sail excursion (游览) that provides a unique glimpse of Northern Vietnam.
On the four-hour drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay, travelers pass through tranquil scenes that have changed little in hundreds of years. Men and women wearing conical hats to ward off (避开,挡住) the sun toil with bent backs in rice fields that change color with the seasons. Several villages along the way--Bat Trang is one--display traditional pottery at the roadside. Try your hand at bargaining for items such as plates, bowls and laughing Buddhas which are molded, fired and hand-painted using methods dating from the 16th century.
At Halong Bay, the blood-red sails of the Huong Hai (Chinese-style) junk unfurl (展开) and the boat makes its way past bizarre karst (石炭岩地区常见的地形) formations and caves, grottoes and waterfalls. Legend says that Halong's 3,000 islands were created when a dragon split mountains into pieces with its tail to prevent an enemy pursuing Vietnamese boats.
In each of Halong Bay's many coves small fishing boats offer crabs
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