Discounts at various bicycle shops.Why Cycle ...

Discounts at various bicycle shops.

Why Cycle with a Group? Getting to work by bicycle has never been more popular. Governments and nations are transforming their cities and highways to meet the needs of this new generation of cycling enthusiasts,and in a world where green choices are the new must-have, average citizens are eagerly seizing their chance to help make their bodies cleaner than ever before.

Become an EBTC Member. Year round, organized by members like you!

The Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club(EBTC)is a recreational not-for-profit volunteer-run group devoted to promoting its members to cooperatively run bicycling trips during the spring, summer and fall, cross-country skiing trips in the winter, and social events all the year round. We welcome both road bike and mountain bike riders!

Benefits of Joining EBTC:

Opportunity to create the kinds of events you like:enjoy dozens of events.

Participation in the local cycling community.

Use of club bicycle tools on tour and library materials.

It’s more FUN!

It encourages you to come out often and get healthy exercise without going to a gym.

Develop skills and gain through the experience of others.

Meet new and interesting people with a common interest in cycling.

Meet a fun-loving,energetic and different group of individuals who enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

Enjoy the outdoor experience with the companionship and security of a group.

For more information on the EBTC:

Phone the Club Hotline at 780-424-2453

E-mail:jprineau@edmontonbicycle.com

Mail us at:

Edmonton Bicycle & Touring Club

P.O.Box 52017

Garneau Postal Stn.

Edmonton,AB T6G 2T5 Canada

1.What’s the advantage of cycling with a group?

A.Meeting more new people.

B.Participating in whatever events.

C.Having bicycles free of charge.

D.Enjoying discounts in a gym.

2.We can infer from the passage that the aim of EBTC is ________.

A.to call for governments to produce more bicycles

B.to make money by organizing bicycling trips

C.to popularize cycling by attracting more members

D.to look for young volunteers for sporting events

3.How many ways can people gain more information from EBTC according to the passage?

A.Two.　　　　　 B.Three.　　　 C.Four. 　　 　 D.Five.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

With China’s Singles’ Day approaching, shop owners offer large discounts ______ high sales volumes created by enthusiastic buyers.

A. in expectation of　　　 B. in regard to

C. in terms of　　　　 　　 D. in response to

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Dolly wants to cycle round the world and she is really keen________the idea．

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Why not ride bicycles to　　 the countryside with us this weekend? I’m sure you will enjoy yourself and come across the unexpected things.

A. search　 　 B. discover　 C. explore　 　 D. desert

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Member consumers of our store can enjoy some discounts _______ their membership cards when shopping.

A.in celebration of B.with reference to

C.on presentation of D.for submission to

高三英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析

Member consumers of our store can enjoy some discounts _______ their membership cards when shopping.

A. in celebration of B. with reference to

C. on presentation of D. for submission to

高三英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析

Walk down any British shopping street and you will find shops with strange names. Why is the barbers called "Shearlock Combs"? Why is the opticians (眼镜店)called "Eyediology"? And who decided to name the butchers "Meat you there" and the fish and chip shop "The Plaice to Come"? What's going on?

The British love puns (双关语)----as do many other nationalities. Puns are jokes based on words that sound the same. You've probably noticed that many words in English which are spelt in different ways and have different meanings are pronounced in the same way. Think about the name of the restaurant: "plaice" is a kind of fish, so our restaurant is "the place" to eat fish. Butchers sell meat ——so we'll "meet you there" ——and opticians look after our eyes in a scientific way --- so eyed-iology (ideology) is a name that fits. Hairdressers shear (cut) your locks (hair) and comb it —— say the three words together quickly and you have the name of a famous detective. In shop titles and adverts, puns are used to get our attention.

Puns are very old. The ancient Egyptians and Romans liked to pun. Shakespeare uses many puns in his plays ——King Richard the Third (the son of York) brings "glorious summer" ——just think about a word that has the same sound as son.

Many people enjoy a good pun (pun / fun for all the family! ) —— others hate them. Puns aren't really designed to make you laugh. Here are some puns that might leave you asking for no more puns. Have you heard about the bears who voted in the North Pole? Or the cheetah (猎豹) who couldn't be trusted at cards? Or how about the clever little Australian animal that had lots of koalaifications or the camel with no humps (驼峰) that was called Humphrey (and so was free of humps ... ).

Puns can be funny, but they sometimes make important points. Here' s a fashion tip: "skinny genes make skinny jeans": so don't worry if your jeans don't fit --- it's your family's fault!

1.Where can you probably enjoy fish and chips, judging from the name?

A.Shearlock Combs. B.Eyediology.

C.The Plaice to Come D.Meat you there.

2.Why are puns often used in shop titles and adverts?

A.It's a long-established tradition.

B.They help create a relaxed atmosphere.

C.They show the products are of high quality.

D.They are good for catching people's attention.

3.How does the author make his point in the text?

A.By giving examples. B.By making comparisons.

C.By following the order of time. D.By describing causes and effects.

4.What is the author' s main purpose in writing the text?

A.To compare the use of puns in different countries.

B.To introduce some popular puns in Britain.

C.To stress it is important to understand puns.

D.To explain why puns are common in Britain.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Walk down any British shopping street and you will find shops with strange names. Why is the opticians (眼镜店) called “Eyediology”? And who decided to name the butchers (肉铺) “Meat you there” ? What’s going on?

Puns are jokes based on words that sound the same. You’ve probably noticed that many words in English which are spelt in different ways and have different meanings are pronounced in the same way. Think about the name of the restaurant: “plaice” is a kind of fish so our restaurant is “the place” to eat fish. Butchers sell meat – so we’ll “meet you there” – and opticians look after our eyes in a scientific way – so eyed – iology (ideology) is a name that fits. Hairdressers shear (cut) your locks (hair) and comb it – say the three words together quickly and you have the name of a famous detective. In shop titles and adverts, puns are used to get our attention.

Puns are very old. The ancient Egyptians and Romans liked to pun. Shakespeare uses many puns in his plays – King Richard the Third (the son of York) brings “glorious summer” – just think about a word that has the same sound as son.

Many people enjoy a good pun (pun / fun for all the family!) – others hate them. Puns aren’t really designed to make you laugh. Here are some puns that might leave you asking for no more puns please. Have you heard about the bears who voted in the North Poll? Or the cheetah (印度豹) who couldn’t be trusted at cards? Or how about the clever little Australian animal that had lots of koalaifications or the camel (骆驼) with no humps (驼峰) that was called Humphrey (and so was free of humps...)

Puns can be funny but they sometimes make important points. Here’s a fashion tip: “skinny genes make skinny jeans”: so don’t worry if your jeans don’t fit . Look at your parents!

1.Where can you probably enjoy fish and chips, judging from the name?

A. Shearlock Combs.

B. Eyediology.

C. The Plaice to Come.

D. Meat you there.

2.Why King Richard the Third used “glorious summer” to describe himself?

A. Because he thought he is as hot as summer.

B. Because he thought he is the greastest son of the King York.

C. Because it sounds like the word “son”.

D. Because he was born in summer.

3.How does the author make his point in the article?

A. By giving examples.

B. By making comparisons.

C. By following the order of time.

D. By describing causes and effects.

4.In the last paragraph, the fashion tip want express that ______.

A. Buy a tight-fitting jeans can help you stay in shape.

B. Your genes decide what jeans you like

C. It’s your family’s fault to be too fat to put the jeans on.

D. Jeans consist of your different genes.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

At the time, I would go out in the evening with my parents. But this time I had borrowed a bicycle from a friend of mine. I didn’t know why, but once I was on my own bicycle, a kind of free feeling flooded through me. The faster I rode, the faster I wanted to go! Far ahead, I rode as if my life depended on it, head down, hands grasping the handbars. I meant to get to Jinghai Bar as fast as I could. . .

Oh! My hands! Don’t come any closer. . . Don’t touch me! That poor doctor just couldn’t get my gloves off. Each time he took a step towards me, I broke into painful shouting. Much later, I discovered that I had crashed(碰撞)heavily with another bicycle, and I hadn’t spoken one word of sense for at least three hours! After some time, my mother arrived at the hospital, her face as white as a sheet, and gave me a hug(拥抱), only then did the doctor begin to stitch(缝合)my head wound, not only did he merrily cut off a long lock of my hair, but used no anaesthetic(麻药)either! Later, I seemed to hear faraway voices saying that my right hand was broken. I almost burst into tears. How would I ever play the piano again?

1. On her way to Jinghai Bar, the writer felt　　　.

A. nervous                                B. comfortable

C. light-hearted                        D. upset

2.Why did the writer ride a bicycle to Jinghai Bar that evening?

A. Because she wanted to attend a party on time.

B. Because she wanted to meet her friend who was waiting for her there.

C. Because she just wanted to join some of her friends and drink some wine.

D. We are not quite sure about what she was really going there for.

3.What did the writer think of the doctor?

A. Friendly.                         B. Cruel.

C. Hard-working.                 D. Kind.

4. One thing is sure, that is, before she was wounded she　　　.

A. often went to Jinghai Bar with her friends

B. liked playing the piano

C. didn’t like any doctors at all

D. would burst into tears when she was in trouble

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

At the time, I would go out in the evening with my parents. But this time I had borrowed a bicycle from a friend of mine. I didn’t know why, but once I was on my own bicycle, a kind of free feeling flooded through me. The faster I rode, the faster I wanted to go! Far ahead, I rode as if my life depended on it, head down, hands grasping the handbars. I meant to get to Jinghai Bar as fast as I could....

Oh! My hands! Don’t come any closer... . Don’t touch me! That poor doctor just couldn’t get my gloves off. Each time he took a step towards me, I broke into painful shouting. Much later, I discovered that I had crashed heavily with another bicycle, and I hadn’t spoken one word of sense for at least three hours! After some time, my mother arrived at the hospital, her face as white as a sheet, and gave me a hug, only then did the doctor begin to stitch(缝合) my head wound, not only did he merrily cut off a long lock of my hair, but used no anaesthetic(麻药) either! Later, I seemed to hear faraway voices saying that my right hand was broken. I almost burst into tears. How would I ever play the piano again?

1.On her way to Jinghai, the writer felt _______.

A. nervous          B. comfortable          C. light-hearted        D. upset

2.Why did the writer ride a bicycle to Jinghai Bar that evening?

A. Because she wanted to attend a party on time.

B. Because she wanted to meet her friend who was waiting for her there.

C. Because she just wanted, to join some of her friends and drink some wine.

D. We are not quite sure about what she was really going there for.

3.What did the writer think of the doctor?

A. Friendly.            B. Cruel.               C. Hardworking.     D. Kind.

4.One thing is sure, that is, before she was wounded she _______.

A. often went to Jinghai Bar with her friends

B. liked playing the piano

C. didn’t like any doctors at all

D. would burst into tears when she was in trouble

高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析