Tom arrived at the bus station quite early fo...

Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for the London bus. The bus for London would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line; others were walking about. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in order.①Tom looked around but there was nowhere for him to sit.

He walked into the station cafe. He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down, facing a large mirror on the wall. Just then, John, one of Tom's friends，came in and sat with Tom.

"What time is your bus?" asked John

"Oh, there is plenty of time yet," answered Tom.

"Oh, I'll get you some more tea then," said John.

They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again.

"Good heavens! It's going backward!" he cried. "A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it's half past eleven."

"You are looking at the clock in the mirror," said John.

Tom wanted to kick himself for being so foolish.② The next bus was not to leave for another hour. He has never liked mirrors since then.

1.The London bus left _____.

A. at 11:55　　 B. at 5:12

C. before 11:55　　 D. after 11:55

2.Tom walked into the station cafe because _____.

A. John asked him to have a cup of tea

B. he wanted a drink there

C. he would meet a friend of his

D. it was early and he couldn't find a place to sit in the station

3.What time was it in fact when he look at the clock again?

A. Half past twelve.

B. Half past eleven.

C. Twenty to twelve.

D. Half past one.

4.When we look at a clock in the mirror, we'll see 　　　　 .

A. the right time

B. it is going slower

C. it is going backward

D. it is going fast

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Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line(排队), others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.

He walked into the station cafe(咖啡馆). He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror(镜子) on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom’s workmates came in and sat with Tom.

“What time is your bus?” asked Mike.

“There’s plenty of time yet,” answered Tom.

“Well, I’ll get you some more tea then,” said Mike.

They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Oh! It’s going backward(倒行)!” he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.”

“You’re looking at the clock in the mirror.” said Mike. Tom was so sad(难过). The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.

1.Tom went into the station cafe because 　　 .

A．Mike asked him to have a cup of tea.

B．it was quite early and he could find a seat there.

C．he didn’t like to stay with the schoolgirl.

D．he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there.

2. What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock?　　　　 .

A．Half past twelve 　　 B．Twenty to twelve

C．Half past eleven　　　 D．Half past one

3.From the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror, we will find 　　　　 .

A．the time is right　　　 B．it’s going slower

C．it’s going backward　 D．it’s going faster

4.Which of the following is true?　　　　 .

A．Tom arrived in Paris on time

B．The next bus would leave in half an hour

C．After that Tom didn’t like clocks any longer

D．Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once

5. Which of the following is the title(题目) of the story?

A．The Mirror of the Station

B．Not A Careful Man

C．Missing A Bus

D．The Clock In The Mirror

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Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line(排队), others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.

He walked into the station cafe(咖啡馆). He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror(镜子) on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom’s workmates came in and sat with Tom.

“What time is your bus?” asked Mike.

“There’s plenty of time yet,” answered Tom.

“Well, I’ll get you some more tea then,” said Mike.

They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Oh! It’s going backward(倒行)!” he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.”

“You’re looking at the clock in the mirror.” said Mike. Tom was so sad(难过). The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.

1.What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror?

A．Half past twelve　　　　　　　　 B．Twenty to twelve

C．Half past eleven　　　　　　　　 D．Half past one

2.Which of the following is true?

A．Tom arrived in Paris on time

B.The next bus would leave in half an hour

C．After that Tom didn’t like clocks any longer

D．Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once

3.From the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror, we will find ______.

A．the time is right　　　　　　　　　 B．it’s going slower

C．it’s going backward　　　　　　　 D．it’s going faster

4.Which of the following is the title(题目) of the story?

A．The Mirror of the Station　　 B．Not A Careful Man

C．Missing A Bus　　　　　　　　　　 D．The Clock In The Mirror

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Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line, others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.

He walked into the station cafe. He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom’s workmates, came in and sat with Tom.

“What time is your bus?” asked Mike.

“There’s plenty of time yet,” answered Tom.

“Well, I’ll get you some more tea then,” said Mike.

They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Oh! It’s going backward(倒行)!” he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.”

“You’re looking at the clock in the mirror.” said Mike. Tom was so sad. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.

1.The bus for Paris would leave at____________.

A. 12: 05         B. 11: 55          C. 11: 30       D. 11: 40

2.Tom went into the station cafe because ______.

A. Mike asked him to have a cup of tea

B. he didn’t like to stay with the schoolgirls

C. it was quite early and he could find a seat there

D. he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there

3. ____________, so he was sad.

A. There was something wrong with the clock

B. Tom couldn’t arrive in Paris on time

C. Tom couldn’t have coffee with Mike

D. The train arrived late that day

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Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line(排队), others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.

He walked into the station cafe(咖啡馆). He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror(镜子) on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom’s workmates came in and sat with Tom.

“What time is your bus?” asked Mike.

“There’s plenty of time yet,” answered Tom.

“Well, I’ll get you some more tea then,” said Mike.

They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Oh! It’s going backward(倒行)!” he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.”

“You’re looking at the clock in the mirror.” said Mike. Tom was so sad. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.

1. What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror?

A．Half past twelve　　　　　　　　 B．Twenty to twelve

C．Half past eleven　　　　　　　　 D．Half past one

2. Which of the following is true?

A．Tom arrived in Paris on time

B.The next bus would leave in half an hour

C．After that Tom didn’t like clocks any longer

D．Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once

3. From the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror, we will find ______.

A．the time is right　　　　　　　　　 B．it’s going slower

C．it’s going backward　　　　　　　 D．it’s going faster

4. Which of the following is the title(题目) of the story?

A．The Mirror of the Station　　　　 B．Not A Careful Man

C．Missing A Bus　　　　　　　　　　 　　 D．The Clock In The Mirror

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Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line, others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.

He walked into the station cafe. he looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom’s workmates came in and sat with Tom.

“What time is your bus?” asked Mike.

“There’s plenty of time yet,” answered Tom.

“Well, I’ll get you some more tea then,” said Mike.

They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Oh! It’s going backward(倒行)!” he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.”

“You’re looking at the clock in the mirror.” said Mike. Tom was so sad. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.

Choose the best answer from A、B or C according to what you read.

1.Tom went into the station cafe because ______.

A．it was quite early and he could find a seat there

B．he didn’t like to stay with the schoolgirls

C．he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there

2.What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror?

A．Half past eleven.

B．Twenty to twelve.

C．Half past twelve.

3.From the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror, we will find _________.

A．the time is right

B．it’s going backward

C．it’s going slower

4.Which of the following is true?

A．Tom arrived in Paris on time.

B．The next bus would leave in half an hour

C．Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once.

5.Which of the following is the title of the story?

A．The Mirror of the Station

B．The Clock In The Mirror

C．Missing A Bus

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阅读理解（20小题，每小题2分，共40分）

Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line(排队), others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.

He walked into the station cafe(咖啡馆). he looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror(镜子) on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom’s workmates came in and sat with Tom.

“What time is your bus?” asked Mike.

“There’s plenty of time yet,” answered Tom.

“Well, I’ll get you some more tea then,” said Mike.

They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Oh! It’s going backward(倒行)!” he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.”

“You’re looking at the clock in the mirror.” said Mike. Tom was so sad(难过). The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.

根据以上短文内容，从下列各题所给的四个选项中选择最佳的一项。

1.Tom went into the station cafe because .

A．Mike asked him to have a cup of tea.

B．it was quite early and he could find a seat there.

C．he didn’t like to stay with the schoolgirls.

D．he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there.

2.What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror?

A．Half past twelve.　　 B．Twenty to twelve.

C．Half past eleven.　　 D．Half past one.

3.From the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror, we will find

A．the time is right.　　　　 B．it’s going slower.

C．it’s going backward.　　 D．it’s going faster.

4.Which of the following is true?

A．Tom arrived in Paris on time.

B．The next bus would leave in half an hour.

C．After that Tom didn’t like clocks any longer.

D．Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once.

5.Which of the following is the title(题目) of the story?

A．The Mirror of the Station.

B．Not A Careful Man.

C．Missing A Bus.

D．The Clock In The Mirror.

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What do you often do when you wait for a bus or a train at the station?

Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line; others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. The teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.

He walked into the station café. He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror(镜子) on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom’s workmates, came in and sat with Tom. “What time is your bus?” asked Mike. “There’s plenty of time yet.” answered Tom. “Well, I’ll get you more tea then.” said Mike.

They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Oh! It’s going backward!” he cried, “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.”

“You’re looking at the clock in the mirror.” said Mike. Tom was so sad. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.

1.Tom went into the station café because_________.

A. Mike asked him to have a cup of tea together

B. he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there

C. he didn’t like to stay with the schoolgirls

D. it was quite early and he couldn’t find a seat in the station

2.What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in a mirror?

A. Half past eleven.

B. Twenty to twelve.

C. Half past twelve.

D. Half past one

3. From the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror, we will find___.

A. it’s going backward　　 B. it’s going slower

C. the time is right　　　　 D. it’s going faster

4.Which of the following is true?

A. Tom arrived in Paris on time that day.

B. Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once.

C. After that Tom didn’t like clocks any longer.

D. The next bus would leave in half an hour.

5.Which of the following is the best title of the story?

A. The Clock in the Mirror

B. Not a Careful Man

C. Being Late for a Bus

D. The Mirror of the Station

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Safety tips for taking the bus

Wait for the bus

Always arrive at your bus stop early. If the bus is late, please stay at the bus stop.

Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before you get on.

Make sure that you have your bus card or money ready before you get on !he bus.

Get on the bus

If you are on a bus with seatbelts, make sure to wear yours.

Make sure you know where the emergency exits are in case there is an emergency.

Do not run or jump on the bus.

Respect other people and their property.

1) Do not kick the seat in front of you.

2) Do not leave trash behind on the bus.

3) Treat the bus driver with respect.

Get off the bus

Remove your headphones before you get off the bus, as they can distract（使分心）you from being fully aware of your surroundings and potential danger.

Get off the bus in an orderly manner. Do not push or run.

Never cross the road in front of a bus.　

Cross the road after the bus has moved on and you can see clearly in all directions.

Please tell the bus driver if there is an emergency.

1.You'd better _____________ if the bus is late.

A.arrive at the bus stop early B.wait at the bus stop

C.leave the bus stop quickly D.run after the bus

2.According to the safety tips, when you get off the bus, you should _____________.

A.say goodbye to the bus driver B.cross the road in front of the bus

C.take off your headphones D.bring your bus card and money

3.Where might you find these safety tips?

A.At a bus stop. B.On the train. C.At a train station. D.On the underground.

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The bus ______ for five minutes when Tim arrived at the station.

A. went　　　　　　　　　　　 B. has left

C. had left　　　　　　 　　 D. had been away

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