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Electric bicycles have become one of the most popular vehicles (交通工具) in people’s daily life, whether in the countryside or in cities. They run on battery-operated (用电池发动的) motors. Electric bicycles can run much faster than bikes and they are very easy to ride.
They were first made in the 1980s in China, but they were not popular at that time. Today, thanks to the improvement on the quality (质量) of the batteries, electric bicycles sell much better. There are over 100 electric bicycles makers in China. Now China is one of the largest makers of electric bicycles in the world, and many people ride them to work, to send children to schools, to go to the supermarkets and so on.
However, electric bicycles also have disadvantages. The most important one is that they are not safe enough for people who ride them. There are many accidents caused by electric bicycles because of their fast speed. People must be careful when riding electric bicycles. At the same time, people should wear helmets (头盔) when riding electric bicycles. Check the batteries as often as possible. Keeping safe is the most important thing.
1.Electric bicycles were first made ________ in China.
A.in the 1960s B.in the 1970s C.in the 1980s
2.The underlined word “disadvantages” means ________ in Chinese.
A.优点 B.缺点 C.型号
3.To keep safe, people should ________ when riding electric bicycles.
A.wear helmets B.ride very fast C.make a call
4.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A.People in the countryside don’t ride electric bicycles now.
B.It’s not safe enough for people to ride electric bicycles.
C.There are over 300 electric bicycles makers in China
5.What is the writer’s main purpose in the passage?
A.To introduce electric bicycles to people.
B.To talk about the way to ride electric bicycles.
C.To show us the disadvantages of electric bicycles.
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All about Electric Cars
Electric vehicles(电动车辆) have been around for more than a hundred years. But they have really been liked by a large number of people over the last ten years. More than three million all-electric cars trucks and vans are now on the road worldwide.
Helping the Environment
Most cars run on gasoline(汽油). Burning gasoline and other fossil fuels(矿物燃料) produces greenhouse gases. Electric vehicles don’t burn gasoline. Instead, strong batteries run their electric engines. So, electric vehicles don’t directly produce greenhouse gases.
Poop Power!
Electric vehicles are better for the environment. But they are not perfect. Their batteries often use electricity(电) that was made by burning fossil fuels. But an electric vehicle uses less energy than a vehicle that runs on gasoline. Plus, some of the electricity comes from “greener” sources, such as solar and wind power. And some may soon come from a new source — cow poop(牛粪)! An electric car company has worked together with a large dairy farm. They plan to make electricity using a greenhouse gas from cow poop.
Always Improving
One of the problems for electric vehicles is their limited range. This is how far they can travel before their batteries need another charge(充电). But now their range is improving. Some new electric vehicles can travel almost three times as far as older ones did. Another problem is finding a place to recharge the batteries. But the number of charging stations is going up as well. China now has thousands more charging stations than it did ten years ago. In Sweden, engineers have even designed a road that will charge electric vehicles as they drive along.
1.Which of the following truly describes electric vehicles according to Paragraph 1?
A.Useless. B.Popular. C.Cheap. D.Perfect.
2.What does the picture above show?
A.Parts of an electric car. B.Ways of driving a car.
C.Wheels on an electric car. D.Batteries in an electric car.
3.How does the electric car company plan to make electricity according to Paragraph 3？
A.By burning gasoline. B.By burning fossil fuels.
C.By using a gas coming from cow poop. D.By using solar and wind power.
4.What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A.Reasons for buying new electric cars.
B.Importance of electric cars in our life.
C.Ways to produce more electric vehicles.
D.Problems and improvements of electric vehicles.
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Cars powered by gasoline were sold for many years before hybrid vehicles that use gasoline, electricity, and solar energy, Car companies are now making cars that are fully powered by electricity only. How do these electric cars measure up to (符合标准) traditional gasoline cars?
Electric and gasoline vehicles look similar on the outside. They have very different parts under their hoods. though. Electric cars have one main moving part: the motor. But gas cars literally have hundreds of parts, often requiring frequent maintenance (保养). Having fewer parts makes the electric car cheaper to maintain and less likely to have mechanical problems.
Electric vehicles are energy efficient, also making them cheaper to operate. It costs about $1. 00 to travel 43 miles in an electric car, which is a clear contrast to a gas car, which costs about $1. 25 to go 18 miles. Basically, an electric car can go twice as far as a gas car for the same price.
Electric vehicles do not have tailpipe emissions, making them more friendly to the environment, too.
While some details make electric cars seem attractive, other details aren’t as favorable. For example, some electric cars can travel only 60 to 120 miles on a full charge (充电) . Most gas cars can drive hundreds of miles on a full tank.
An electric car has to stop more often to get recharged. Therefore, a gas car would be a better option (选择) if you have far to drive. And electric cars aren’t as convenient (方便的) to power up as gas cars are. There are plenty of gas stations, but not many charging stations for electric cars. Then, once an electric car reaches a charging station, it can take up to six hours to charge.
There are certainly benefits to both electric cars and gasoline cars. It’s good to know that there is an option.
| Electric cars vs Gasoline cars |
| Introduction | With the appearance of electric cars, people wonder whether electric cars can achieve the 1. standards as gasoline cars. |
| Similarity | Electric cars and gasoline cars look similar on the outside. |
| 2. | Electric cars ● Having fewer parts reduces the 3. of their maintenance and the 4. of having mechanical problems. ● 5. with gasoline cars, electric cars are more energy-saving, making them cheaper to operate. ● Having no tailpipe emissions, they are more environmentally 6.. ● It 7. more time for electric cars to get charged. Gasoline cars ● Gas cars can cover a 8. distance on a full tank than electric cars on a full charge． ● Gas cars are more 9. to power up. |
| Conclusion | Both electric cars and gasoline cars have their own benefits,which provides people with a 10.. |
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With the fast development of the city, Chongqing is becoming one of the most popular __________ for tourists around China.
A. decisions B. purposes C. chances D. choices
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Dangal (《摔跤吧!爸爸》)， Indian movie, has become one of most popular movies in China.
A. a; / B. a; the C. an; the D. /;the
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(2019保定市一模)Nowadays square dance has become one of ________ activities in China.
A.popular B.more popular C.most popular D.the most popular
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—Since last year, “Where are we going, Dad?” has become one of the most popular TV shows.
—Sure, it’s played on_______.
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Since two years ago, Where Are We Going, Dad? ( 《爸爸去哪儿？》) has become one of the most popular TV shows. On the shows, the five fathers and their children traveled around China, riding camels through the western deserts, fishing on the east coast, and selling vegetables for their bus fare(费用) home in southwestern Yunnan Province.
One dad doesn’t know how to do his daughter’s hair, so some people try to help him. Another one must survive with his son for three days in the desert. Because the father can’t cook, they only eat instant noodles(方便面).
Why is Where Are We Going, Dad? so popular? Because it is about how Chinese parents look after their kids. The show makes modern parents think about what they should do with their kids. “In traditional Chinese culture, the father is strict and the mother is kind. But on the show, we see fathers who are much gentler(温和的) on their kids and more involved(参与) in their upbringing(培养)” said Li Minyi, a professor of early childhood education.
In the past, children were taught to obey their parents’ wishes and look after them in their old age. But today Chinese parents increasingly realize that respecting their children’s choices may be a better way to prepare them for modern society. As they raise their children, parents are growing up at the same time.
根据短文内容，选择正确选项。
1.How many fathers and their children are mainly mentioned on Where Are We Going, Dad?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
2. Where Are We Going, Dad? is so popular because ______.
A. it teaches fathers how to cook
B. it tells us how to survive in the desert
C. it is about how Chinese parents look after their kids
D. it shows us how to ride camels through the western deserts
3. Which of the following is not TRUE according to the passage?
A. The show makes modern parents think about what to do with their parents.
B. In traditional Chinese culture, the father is strict and the mother is kind.
C. In the past, children were taught to obey their own wishes.
D. From the passage we know that Li Minyi is a writer of early childhood education.
4. The underlined word “survive” means ______ in Chinese.
A. 生存 B. 服务 C. 料想 D. 蔓延
5. From the passage we know that______.
A. fishing on the east coast is really interesting
B. children should learn to look after their parents when they are old
C. today Chinese children should respect their parents’ choices
D. as they raise their children, parents are growing up at the same time
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- Where Are We Going Dad has become one of China's most popular TV shows.
- Yes._______ film with the same name as_______ TV show will hit screens in 2014.
A. The;／ B. A; a C. The; a D. A; the
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Song Joong-ki is becoming one of__________actors in Korea.
A. popular B. more popular
C. the most popular D. much popular