(2012·苏州五市区调研)
TransLink is urging customers to avoid nonessential travel today and to stay home where possible in the difficult weather conditions.
TransLink chief executive officer Peter Strachan said bus and train services were continuing to run where possible, however all CityCat and CityFerry services had been cancelled until further notice.
“These are extremely difficult conditions for South East Queensland—we are running essential services where possible but safety remains to be the most important，” Mr Strachan said.
Severe weather and associated flooding has impacted on all modes of public transport, with bus, ferry and train services all impacted to varying degrees.“If you are planning to use public transport at anytime over the next few days, then I would recommend you check that your intended service is still running.”
Service disruptions (中断) for today include： City network trains running hourly on all lines.
Bus diversions, delays and cancellations in some regions, particularly across Brisbane, Ipswich and the Sunshine Coast.
CityCat and CityFerry services cancelled.
Queensland Rail Chief Executive Officer Paul Scurrah said rising waterways had closed some train lines, and road closures and damage to property throughout the SouthEast had contributed to a shortage of available rail employees.
“We intend to run trains hourly on all lines, similar to the timetable we operate on Christmas Day. We will also be looking to run other additional services to meet demand as required. At this stage we will run services stopping at all stations which will depart at the same time on the hour; however, this is all subject to the weather conditions and the availability of traincrew.”
Mr Scurrah encouraged all customers to visit the Translink website for specific departure times for their station, and asked for patience in the event of delays.
“Queensland Rail appreciates that reduced services may cause disruptions but it is simply unavoidable. We have a dedicated and experienced team monitoring the situation around the clock and will be working to reopen the network as soon as practically possible，” Mr Scurrah said.
The latest service disruption information is available on the TransLink website. 文章大意：由于水灾，TransLink交通公司告知我们交通出行的变化。 63．What is TransLink? A. A transport company. B. A government branch. C. A bus company. D. A railway company.
64．Which means of transport is NOT available during the special period? A. Bus. C. Ferry.
B. Train. D. Plane.
65．According to Mr Strachan, what is the first consideration while providing public transport?
A. Weather conditions. B. Road conditions. C. People's safety. D. People's convenience.
66．What is the writer's purpose of writing this passage?
A．To tell people all the public transport are cancelled due to the flooding. B．To inform people of the changes made to the public transportation. C．To encourage more people to visit the TransLink website. D．To advertise for the public transport service TransLink.
63答案：A 推理判断题。由前两段可知，TransLink是一家交通公司。
64答案：C 细节理解题。由第二段“all CityCat and CityFerry services had been cancelled until further notice.”可知，轮渡和CityCat不可用。
65答案：C 细节理解题。由第三段“...safety remains to be the most important”可知。
66答案：B 推理判断题。由第一段可推知。
We have known the differences in pronunciation between British English and
American English since Fred .Astaire and Ginger Rogers sang Let's Call The Whole thing Off in the 1937 film Shall We Dance. It is widely believed that American English is
beginning to have control of the English language instead of British English. But new research by experts at the British Library has found that British English is alive and thinks little of its American competitor. The study has found that most British English speakers are refusing to use American pronunciation for everyday words.
It is also discovered that British English is developing at a faster speed than American English，meaning that it is Americans who remain more \"traditional\" in pronunciation. Jonnie Robinson，an expert at the British Library，said: \"British English and American English continue to be different from each other in the way they pronounce words. But that doesn't mean that British English speakers are continuing to use traditional pronunciation while American，English speakers come up with their own choices. In fact，it is the other way around. British English is changing while American English remains traditional in its pronunciation.\"
Researchers recorded the voices of more than 10，000 English speakers from home and abroad. The volunteers(志愿者) were asked to read short passages from a book by Roger
People seem to always love themselves. When put to a test, we are willing to go an extra mile for our friends.
In an experiment,people were asked to squat (深蹲) against a wall, which became increasingly painful with time. They were told to keep squatting for as long as they could, and paid 1 dollar for every second. People performed the exercise five times, once for themselves and four times for their friends or partners.
The result paints a more selfless picture of society than we might expect these days. Of the 17 people,,ten squatted longer for their friends or partners. Some people squatted twice as long for their closest friends as for themselves.
Dr Freya Harrison said, \"I think that if our results stand in general and people really do go the extra mile for close friends, it points to the importance of cooperation in our species. It suggests that keeping social relationships and ' working together have been important roles in the success of humans as a species.\"
A study found people were unwilling to squat any longer for their brothers or sisters than for themselves. \"Maybe that's because friends are a lot more important in deciding social benefits than brothers and sisters，\" Dr Harrison said. Perhaps we can depend on help from parents or brothers and sisters because people almost have no reason for helping someone who has the same genes (基因) as them.
It could be that the role of a brother or a sister doesn't need working on, because family members have genes in common already. 66. What can we learn from the passage?
A. It isn't hard for people to squat for a long time: B. People don' t like to take part in this kind of experiment. C. The result of the experiment is better than expected.
D. In order to get money, people squat as long as possible for themselves. 67. From the experiment, We can know . A. the importance of working together B. people are unwilling to help strangers
C. friends can become a great help to us in the future
D. people are willing to do more for friends than for themselves 68. What works as a key role in the success of humans as a species?
A. Developing personal skill and technology. B. Keeping social relationships and cooperation. C. Getting enough daily goods and supplies. D. Having a happy family as well as a career. 69. In Harrison’s opinion, .
A.friends can influence our social benefits much more B. friends are true friends for ever
C. family members offer more to us than friends
D. people are selfish
70. What is the best tittle for the passage? A. Why we should make friends B. Family is important to people
C. Friends are more important than family D. Why we’ll go an extra mile for our friends
(2012·成都一诊)
Bright red post boxes, the Queen and queuing—what do they all have in common? They are all important parts of British life. At least I thought so.
However, the ability to queue for long periods of time, once believed to be a traditional characteristic of the British, is no longer tolerated by people in the UK, according to a survey done for British bank Barclays.
Once upon a time, queuing was seen as normal. During World War II, everyone had to queue up to receive their daily supply of foods. In fact, if you didn't stand up and wait in line with all the others, it was seen as uncivilized(不文明的)．
The famous English doubledecker buses, with only one entrance, might also help explain why queuing was seen as a part of British line. Almost always, there is a queue to get on.
But perhaps the British are tired of being pushed past by the Spanish, the Italians or the French as they queue up to get a table at a restaurant. The people of these other European countries have more than one entrance to their houses, which explains their more relaxed attitude to the queue.
Two minutes is now the longest time most British people are prepared to stand and wait. But could it be that the Internet, which allows us to carry out tasks quickly, is the main reason why British people are no longer prepared to queue?
“Used to buying without delay, customers are even giving up purchases rather than wait their turn，” says Stuart Neal of Barclaycard. “Shoppers are also less likely to queue for long if the item they are buying is of low value.”
Perhaps I will have to replace “queuing” with “impatience” in my list of things I relate to the British.
文章大意：排队曾经是英国文化的象征。但是一项研究表明这一现象已经发生了很大的变化。
67．What can we learn about the tradition of queuing in Britain? A. It was a product of the slow pace of life. B. It was a long time tradition as old as the Queen. C. It was considered a symbol of a civilized behavior. D. It has made the British different from other Europeans.
68．According to the passage, the British gradually stopped queuing because________.
A. they prefer shopping online
B. they follow the example of foreigners C. British buses have more than one entrance D. the Internet has changed their way of life 69．It can be learned from the text that________. A. the British get impatient with queuing for long B. the British have to queue to receive food C. the British like to eat in foreign restaurants D. the British prefer to take doubledecker buses
70．The author's main purpose of writing the passage is______.
A．to tell us the influence of the Internet on the British ways of life B．to compare the cultural difference between Britain and other countries C．to talk about the changes in the attitude to queuing in Britain D．to report his research on the British ways of life
67答案：C 细节理解题。由第一段和第二段“...once believed to be a traditional characteristic of the British...”可知，鲜红的邮箱、女王和排队都是英国文化的象征。
68答案：D 细节理解题。由第六、七段可知，网络改变了英国人的生活方式。 69答案：A 细节理解题。由第六段第一句话“Two minutes is now the longest time most British people are prepared to stand and wait.”可知，英国人不再有耐心排队了。
70答案：C 推理判断题。由文章大意可知。
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(2012·湘潭二模)
Having good etiquette(礼节)at the workplace is very important to be a favorite in an office. However, it's observed that many people aren't aware of the workplace etiquette and this creates a very bad impression in the office. So it's important to know some workplace etiquette tips.
Among all the workplace etiquette guidelines(指南)，the most important is to be punctual to your office. Though going late due to an emergency is okay, habitual late comers are never appreciated in any organization. By arriving at your office on time, you show that you're aware of your responsibilities and have respect for the organization. In case you feel that you would be late, call the concerned authority and report the matter to him or her.
Also, a proper knowledge of the workplace email etiquette is a must. In the official emails, you need to mention the subject concisely(简洁地)，while at the same time include all the important details which are to be shared. You should use good and grammatically correct language while writing emails.
A knowledge of telephone etiquette in the workplace is very important as well. While talking on the telephone, be polite and listen to what they're saying carefully. Only then should you say what you feel. Speak in a voice which would be heard clearly at the other end.
The workplace guidelines are important even while you're dining or celebrating with your coworkers. If you get a call in between, receive it after you're permitted by the others by saying “excuse me”. Don't talk loudly while eating. Greet people well and try to make them feel comfortable while being in your company.
These guidelines will help you become the best employee of a company. All the best!
文章大意：本文介绍了一些很重要的职场礼节。
71．The intended readers of the passage are________. A. managers in charge of a company B. students of a business class C. people who are out of work D. general readers
72．Why should you try to be punctual?
A. To prove you are not a habitual late comer.
B. To respect the rules of the organization. C. To show that you are a responsible worker. D. To win other workers' respect.
73．How should you write an official email? A. Write the subject clearly and simply. B. Include all the details in the email. C. Make the language as beautiful as possible. D. Make emails as brief as possible.
74．Which of the following is considered NOT acceptable about making phone calls? A. Using polite languages. B. Listening with patience and care. C. Speaking clearly. D. Answering a call in a loud voice.
75．In the writer's opinion, workplace etiquette________. A. is easy to master
B. is considered important by all employees C. can be helpful in doing your work well D. will bring you good luck and good salaries
71答案：D 推理判断题。由全文可知，本文无特定写作对象，所以是写给大众的。 72答案：C 细节理解题。由第二段第三句话“By arriving at your office on time, you show that you're aware of your responsibilities and have respect for the organization.”可知，守时可以显示出你是一位负责的人。
73答案：A 细节理解题。由第三段第二句话“In the official emails, you need to mention the subject concisely(简洁地)，while at the same time include all the important details which are to be shared.”可知，办公邮件要求简洁清晰。
74答案：D 细节理解题。由第四段“While talking on the telephone, be polite and listen to what they're saying carefully. Only then should you say what you feel. Speak in a voice which would be heard clearly at the other end.”可知，打电话时，不能声音太大。
75答案：C 推理判断题。由最后一段第一句话“These guidelines will help you become the best employee of a company.”可知，这些礼节对你的工作有益。 ***********************************************结束
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