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If you’re a cycling lover, you will have to pay a lot of attention to your bicycle and maintain it well, for bicycle parts are exposed to wear and tear (磨损) over time and you have to examine the bicycle to see if there are any signs of wearing such as scratches, dents (凹陷) etc. Sometimes, a part may not work because it has exceeded its life expectancy. Sometimes, you will need to find replacement parts for it to keep up the performance of the bicycle.
Different parts of a bicycle will wear at different rates so it is very important that you have a basic understanding about the role played by each part. One of the most important parts of the bicycle is the frame. You will need to choose a frame that lasts for a very long time. Of course, you will see some paint scratches after some time. When you’re selecting a frame, you have to think about the material. Aluminium (铝) frames will not rust easily, but they have a higher chance to dent. Steel frames will be hard to dent, but you will need to make sure they get a good paint job so that they won’t rust.
Other parts that you can buy used are seats, handlebars and the stem. When you are buying handlebars, you have to see if there are any dents or if they have been bent out of shape. There shouldn’t be any cracks in the seat post or the handlebars. There are many shops where you can buy parts, so you will have to check the references to see how customers respond to them before you buy anything.
1.According to the passage, cycling lovers should ________.
A.buy a new bicycle to keep up the performance
B.replace the bicycle parts with signs of wearing
C.choose Aluminum frames rather than steel ones
D.learn how each part of the bicycle basically works
2.Which parts may be replaced by the used ones?
A.Wheels and chains. B.Tyres and seats.
C.Handlebars and stems. D.Frames and pedals.
3.The underlined word “references” in the last paragraph probably means “________”.
A.materials B.prices
C.introductions D.comments
4.This passage is most likely to be found in ________.
A.a research report B.a popular magazine
C.a tourist guide book D.a product advertisement
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If you are going on vacation，you certainly hope you can enjoy yourself and at the same time，not spend too much money.Here are some tips to help you save money while you are traveling.
1. So,it is best to carry your own snacks and drinks.Most hotels have a small refrigerator in the room That can be used to store all the food you bring with you.In case the room does not have a refrigerator，just buy a cooler (冷藏器) and store your food in it.
2. This way you can watch your own movies instead of spending money on those offered by the hotel. Some hotels provide the latest movies，but the cost can be very high. Why not buy a DVD or download movies from the Internet in advance？3.
Try not to use your credit card.Usually if you are on holiday at an international destination，you will have to pay a lot for the transactions (交易) when you use your credit card. 4.
Before making any calls from your hotel room，make sure you find out what the charges are. 5. You are on holiday,so learn to relax and try not to use the phone to check on other members of your family，or your office.
A.Carry your own DVDs and laptop.
B.So pay cash each time you want to buy something.
C.These will be added to your bill when you are leaving.
D.Remember any food you take will help you save a lot.
E.Most hotels provide their customers with a telephone.
F.Watching movies and television adds to your travel pleasure.
G.Or else，you can just watch the Usual television shows in the hotel.
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Have you ever picked a job based on the fact that you were good at it, but later found it made you feel very uncomfortable over time? If you don’t know about your personality, it will hurt you in the long term regardless of your skills or the job’s pay. There are several areas of your personality that you need to consider to help you find a good job. 1.
Do you prefer working alone or with other people?
There are isolating jobs that will drive an outgoing person crazy. 2. Most people are not extremes in either direction. But they do have a tendency that they prefer. There are also positions that are sometimes a combination of the two. This may be the best for someone in the middle who adapts easily to either situation.
How do you handle changes?
Most jobs these days have some elements of changes to them, but some are more than others. If you need stability(稳定) in your life, you may need a job where the changes don’t happen so often. 3.
What type of work environment do you enjoy？
This can range from being in a large building with a lot of people you won’t know immediately to a smaller setting where you’ll get to know almost all the people there fairly quickly.
4.
Some people are motivated(激励) by the pay they get, while others feel too stressed to be like that. The variety of payment designs in the sales industry is a typical example for this.
5. I’ve seen it over and over again with people that they make more money over time when they do something they love. Finding out about your personality may take you a little longer, but making a move to do what you have a passion for can change the course of your life for the better.
A.How do you like to get paid?
B.Here are a few of those main areas.
C.But other people might be bored with the same daily routine(常规事务).
D.How will you be motivated?
E.There are also interactive jobs that will make a shy person uneasy.
F.Most people are not extreme in choosing a job.
G.All in all, knowing yourself is a great starting point for you.
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MEMORANDUM (备忘录)
To: All members of the sales department
From: Annette Derringer
Re: Year-end party
Date: November 26
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This is just a quick note to let you all know the arrangements for next month’s year-end party. As you know, the party will be held at the Green Vale Country Club, which we have reserved between 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on the evening of December 21st. I’ve received replies from almost all of you confirming attendance, but if you haven’t let me know yet, please do so in the next day or two. Tickets for all employees have been covered by the company.
The Green Vale manager has asked me to explain one or two things to those of you who have not been there before. Basically, there is sufficient parking space for only 100 vehicles, so they would like to ask those of you planning to drive, try to car-pool as much as possible. Also, the number of lockers available is small, so guests should try to keep belongings to a minimum.
Thanks in advance.
Annette
To: Annette Derringer aderringer@belway.com
From: Kyle Berwick
Date: Nov 28
Subject: Year-end party
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Annette,
This is to let you know that I will be able to attend the year-end party at the Green Vale Country Club on the 21st although I don’t think I will be able to arrive before 8:30. I was wondering if it would also be possible to bring a couple of guests. I know it is a bit of a last minute request, but my brother and his wife are planning to visit us at that time, and I know they’d love to see the Green Vale. If it is not a problem, then can you let me know how much I should pay for their tickets? Also, assuming this is OK, I was planning to drive down in a single car, to reduce the need for parking and also to allow us to keep our belongings in the car.
I have a couple of days off before the party, but I’ll be in my office until the 17th, so could you get back to me before then? Thanks a lot,
Kyle
1.What’s the main purpose of the memorandum?
A.To explain the arrangement for an event.
B.To encourage people to travel by car.
C.To ask for help arranging a party.
D.To thank people for attending the party.
2.Why does Kyle Berwick write to Annette Derringer? Because he wants to ________.
A.ask the price of movie tickets B.explain why he cannot come to the party
C.request directions to a hotel D.ask if he may bring guests to the party
3.What can we infer from the passage?
A.The manager of the Green Vale doesn’t hope they go there by car.
B.Annette takes charge of the arrangement of year-end party.
C.They can take as many belongings as they can with them when going to the Green Vale.
D.Kyle Berwick won’t bring the guests to go to the party if he has to pay the tickets.
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The following are a few of my favorite TV shows, each of which have some educational value.
Blue Peter
As a child, this was one of the only programmes I was allowed to watch. It is the longest-running children's TV show in the world, but seemed to have fallen out of fashion recently. The crafts on the show were always good fun, and you would often learn about different countries around the world—for example, one presenter went to the Amazon rainforest in South America!
The Great British Bake Off
This show is all about making cakes, biscuits, and pies. The aim is to find British’s best amateur(业余的)baker. You can watch the show to get some ideas of new things to try baking and the recipes are often available online.
Frozen Planet
David Attenborough has produced many wildlife documentaries. I love this show not only because of the cute animals in it, but also because it teaches us about the effect we have on the planet and what need to do to save these regions. David narrates each episode(电视剧的一集); because he speaks clearly and slowly, his show might be of interest to English language learners.
Pointless
This show is a general knowledge quiz show. Each round will feature a different category(e.g. Sport, music, films) and a topic will be given, for example “Teams which have won the World Cup”. Before the show, 100 people will have been asked the same question. Then they have to think of an answer and the aim is to find an answer which none of the 100 people asked before the show thought of. I've learnt a lot from this show!
1.If you are a food lover, you may be interested in _______.
A.Blue Peter B.The Great British Bake Off C.Frozen Planet D.Pointless
2.Which of the TV shows may attract English language learners?
A.Blue Peter B.The Great British Bake Off
C.Frozen Planet D.Pointless
3.What's the passage mainly about?
A.Some popular TV shows in English
B.Some educational TV shows
C.How to choose the TV shows for kids
D.The differences between some TV Shows
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—You look very pretty, if I say so.
—Thanks a lot for saying that.
A. must B. may
C. will D. have to
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If ________, please pay a visit to me and have a further discussion of the issue.
A. you are convenient B. it is convenient
C. it at your convenience D. it is convenience
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A bicycle may be seen by most people as just another vehicle（交通工具）, but for many Londoners, cycling is a way of life. According to a UK government survey in 2017, about 570, 000 bike journeys were made every day in London. In fact, almost half of the vehicles that pass over London Bridge each day are bikes.
London introduced a public bike-sharing system in 2010. “There can be no doubt that our trusty bicycles have changed the way people get around our great city,” Johnson told The Guardian in 2015.
In London, bikes are used for more than just taking short trips to and from the subway. No matter where you want to go in the city, riding a bike is usually the quickest and easiest choice.
And it’s not just shared bikes that the government is encouraging people to ride. In many companies across the UK, the UK government’s Cycle to Work scheme（计划）allows workers to buy a brand new bike without having to pay any tax（税）. This means that it's common to see many people cycling to and from work, and some companies even provide showers and lockers in the workplaces for their workers. More importantly, a cycle-friendly boss may let you off for being late if you ride a bike to work.
Not only is it great for the environment and our body, cycling is also good for the mind. According to National Geographic Magazine, “Bike riding can improve people’s happiness.”
1.How does the author show the popularity of cycling in London？
A.By using numbers.
B.By giving examples.
C.By making comparisons.
D.By using famous sayings.
2.What’s Johnson’s attitude towards the bike-sharing system in London？
A.Disappointed. B.Concerned.
C.Supportive. D.Uninterested.
3.What can workers get from the government under the Cycle to Work scheme?
A.Free bike-sharing services.
B.Showers and lockers in workplaces.
C.Shorter working hours.
D.Tax-free bikes.
4.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage？
A.Cycling, a healthy way of life
B.How cycling has become popular in London
C.Why Londoners are encouraged to ride bikes
D.London’s public bike-sharing system
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（2013江西高考）_________ one of you breaks the window will have to pay for it.
A. Whoever B. Whatever
C. Whichever D. Wherever
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Do you have a firm and healthy relationship? Are you new to experiencing relationships? Well, let me give you some advice on how to have a healthy relationship with your partners.
Be an honest person with them. Don’t hide things from them and don’t lie. Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship. If there’s no trust, there’s nothing there. 1..
2. Now, respect isn’t just simply treating them nicely. There’s a lot more to it. You have to learn to adjust to their liking. Basically, learn to study your partners’ moods, wants and needs. Don’t just think about yourself, but think about what your partners need out of it as well.
Make sure you are encouraging to your partners. Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positive at the same time. Make them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a future with. 3..
Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them. 4.. Laugh a lot with them, and joke with them. Laughter may seem silly, but it’s the secret to a lot in life .Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.
Make sure the communication is good. This usually goes along with trust, so always communicate how you feel even if it’s something that upsets you.5.. If they did something that made you unhappy, tell them about it in a respectful manner. It’s important to communicate this to them, not to keep it bottled up.
A.Make sure you give them respect.
B.Show them your personality.
C.Instead of screaming, talk to them.
D.Laughter is the key to happiness.
E.So please be honest and they’ll learn to open up to you.
F.Don’t start to neglect them and make them feel unwanted.
G.Your partners will be able to count on you when necessary.