4. People in the old days were better and more honest.

"Bridging the gap"(Line 1 ,Para. 4) is used in the passage to refer to ______.

A．teaching old people more information about the modern technology

B．asking young generation to get used to the traditional ways of communication

C．using modern technology to invent easy ways to communicate for old people

D．neglecting the difference between young and old generations in communication

But a child has his pains:He is not so free to do as he wishes as he thinks old people do; he is continually being told not to do things, __4__

Which conclusion can be drawn based on the opinions of the Japanese people (in Paragraph 2 and 4 of this passage) ？

A．The elders are more strongly in favor of replacing the foreign words than young people.

B．All the people dislike speaking the foreign words, such as "digi kamey".

C．They are so old that it is necessary to give some language assistance by a specialist.

D．People's work determines the language they speak.

Which conclusion can be drawn based on the opinions from the Japanese people(in paragraph 2 and 4 of this passage)？

A．The elders are more strongly in favor of replacing the foreign words than young people.

B．All the people dislike speaking the foreign words, such as "diffi kamey".

C．They are so old that it is necessary to give some language assistance by a specialist.

D．People's work determines the language they speak.

at does the author seem to imply？

A．Wyoming will face the problem of a labour shortage.

B．The social welfare system would be under great pressure.

C．Young people should be given more moral education.

D．The old should be provided with means of livelihood

Which conclusion can be drawn based on the opinions from the Japanese people (in paragraph 2 and 4 of this passage)？

A．The elders are more strongly in favor of replacing the foreign words than young people.

B．All the people dislike speaking the foreign words, such as"digi kamey'.

C．They are so old that it is necessary to give some language assistance by a specialist.

D．People's work determines the language they speak.

ren. Old people are often killed because they usually can't see or hear very well. Children are often killed because they are careless.

A car, truck or bus can't stop very quickly. If a car is going very fast, it will travel many meters before it stops. People don't understand this. They think a car can stop within a few meters. The faster a car is traveling, the longer it needs to stop. It is very hard for a person to know how fast a car is traveling.

The only safe way to cross the road is to look both ways, right and left. When the road is clear, it's safe to cross. The correct way to cross the road is to walk quickly. It's not safe to run. If people run across the roads, they may fall to the ground.

1)、Young men and women are most likely to be killed when crossing the road.

A.T

B.F

2)、Old people are often hit by cars because they can't see or hear clearly.

A.T

B.F

3)、It is likely for a car to hit people on the road because some drivers are too careful.

A.T

B.F

4)、To look both ways while crossing the road is the only safe way to cross the road.

A.T

B.F

5)、It is not advisable for people to run across the road because they can't stop before a car hits them.

A.T

B.F

Passage Two

Most people want to work, but it has become more difficult in today's world to find work for everybody. The economies(经济) of the world need to grow by 4% each year just to keep the old number of jobs for people. Often this is not possible, and so more people are out of work(失业). Some people have no jobs now because new machines can do the work of many people in a short time. Also, machines do not ask for more money and longer holiday. In all of the countries of the world, machines are taking work from people, not only in factories but also on the farms. One machine can often do the work of forty people. About 75 000 people are moving to the cities a day to look for jobs, but only 70% of them can find jobs.

40. If tile economics of the world grow by 4% each year, ______.

A. people will have no jobs

B. people can still have jobs as before

C. 4% of the people will have jobs

D. 97% of the people will have jobs

请选出下列包含从句最多的一句 （单选） 1) As a result, the practice has produced enormous waste that is unable to be recycled and caused an environmental disaster. 2) Another important factor contributing to the phenomenon is that people are used to leading a lavish life and is unaware of the opportunities to reduce reuse and recycle waste. 3) When new models of mobile phones appear on the market, many citizens are more prone to buy the new ones, rather than keeping the old ones, no matter whether the old ones are still usable. 4) Only by doing so can we ensure that we can have an optimal win-win solution beneficial to environment and production.

A、1)

B、2)

C、3)

D、4)

Task 1

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice.

Falls are the number one cause of death to old people at home. Most old people can live safely at home if they make a few changes. Falls are common as people are getting older. Up to half of home accidents could be prevented by making some very simple changes. Here are a few suggestions.

Mark trouble spots with bright tapes. The first and last steps on stairs are usually high-risk accident are as. Applying bright tapes and using bright light in these areas would make these spots easier to see.

Put grab bars(扶手) in the bathroom. A large number of falls occur in the bathroom. This is unfortunate(不幸的) because it's easy to make the area safe from accidents. Putting grab bars in the bathroom gives people something to hang on to.

Invest in a personal alarm. A personal alarm can be started if a person falls or otherwise gets in trouble. With the push of a button, the alarm automatically sends a signal, which gets someone to call and see if the person needs help.

By making some very simple changes at home, old people ______.

A．are free from home accidents

B．can improve their health

C．are likely to live longer

D．can live more safely

bizarre, stubborn, praise, lick one’s boots, steadfast, single woman, fossil, resolute, dogged, commend, flatter, quaint, abnormal, unique, senior citizen, spinster 1) He has the most ________ distinction of having written speeches which were effective when delivered. 2) Many of the managing posts are filled up by _______ people only because they happen to have the habit of ordering poor people about. 3) I was _______ by your invitation to come to this party. 4) He thought his landlady was a mean _________. 5) Hurray! End of my single life! Not an old and bad-tempered _______ any more!