1、C. there may be more harmful gases outside the buildingsD. the flow of air indoors is limited,which is very harmful2Some kind of indoor pollution can be found in _.A. every modern house B. every old houseC. all kinds of houses D. all kinds of offices3The indoor air pollution is caused by _.A. the li
2、mit of the flow of air between inside and outsideB. the building way that the builders want to save energyC. the building things that are made of man-made materialsD. the man-made building materials and the limit of air-flow4The reason why we should use different kinds of plants to clean the air is
3、that _.A. plants can let out all kinds of pollutants indoorsB. plants may take in more oxygen which people needC. plants can absorb some kinds of harmful indoor chemicalsD. plants can make our houses prettier and more healthyBMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail（地铁）Each passenger needs a farecard to enter an
4、d go out. Up to two children under five may travel free with a paying customer.Farecard machine are in every station, Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and farecard machine only provide up to $ 5 in change.Get one of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass.
5、Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.Hours of ServiceOpen: 5 a.m. Mon-Fri 7a.m. SatSun.Close midnight SunThur. 3. a.m. Fri Sat. nightsLast train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please che
6、ck the last train time posted in the station.MetrobusWhen paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35. When paying with a smatTrip CARD the fare is $1.25Fares for the Senior /disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and M
7、etrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, farecard or smartrip card and passes, please visit MetroOpenDoors. or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use prop
8、er Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100Travel tips. Avoid riding during weekday rush periods before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m. If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.5What should you know about farecard machine?A.
9、They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.B. They are connected to change machines.C. They offer special service to the elderly.D. They make change for no more than $5.6At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?A. At midnight B. at 3 a.m. C. at 5 am D. at 7 p.m.7What is good about a smartrip
10、 card?A. It is convenient for old people B. It saves money for its usersC. it can be bought at any time D. it is sold on the Internet8Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?A. 202-962-1195 B. 202-962-1100 C. 202-673-7000 D. 202-673-8000CWhats On?Electric Underground7:30pm1:0
11、0am Free at the Cyclops TheatreDo you know whos playing in your area? Were bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in being a musician and getting a recording contract （合同）? If so, e early to the talk at 7:30pm by Jules Skye, a succes
12、sful record producer. Hes going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.Gee Whizz8:30pm-10:30pm edy at Kaleidoscopee and see Gee Whizz perform. Hes the funniest stand-up edian on the edy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee
13、Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7:00pm for drinks and snacks （快餐）.Simons Workshop5:00pm-7:30pm Wednesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do edy. The workshop looks at every kind of edy, and practices many different ways of m
14、aking people laugh. Simon is a edian and actor who has 10 years experience of teaching edy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.Charlotte Stone00pm-11:00pm Pizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Char
15、lotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta （面食）. Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.9Who can help you if
16、you want to have your music produced?A. Jules Skye. B. Gee Whizz. C. Charlotte Stone. D. James Pickering.10At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?A. The Cyclops Theatre. B. Kaleidoscope.C. Victoria Stage. D. Pizza World.11What do we know about Simons Workshop?A. It requires m
17、embership status. B. It lasts three hours each time.C. It is run by a edy club. D. It is held every Wednesday.DTobacco is the second major cause of death in the world. It is responsible for the death of one in ten adults worldwide （about 5 million deaths each year）. If current smoking patterns conti
18、nue, it will cause some 10 million deaths each year by 2020. Half the people that smoke today, which is about 650 million people, will eventually be killed by tobacco. Tobacco is the fourth most mon risk factor for disease worldwide. The economic costs of tobacco use are equally devastating （破坏性的）.
19、In addition to the high public health costs of treating tobacco-caused diseases, tobacco kills people at the height of their productivity, depriving （剥夺） families of breadwinners and nations of a healthy workforce. Tobacco users are also less productive while they are alive due to increased sickness
20、. A 1994 report estimated that the use of tobacco resulted in an annual global net loss of 200 thousand million US dollars, a third of this loss being in developing countries. Tobacco and poverty are closely linked. Many studies have shown that in the poorest households in some low-ine countries as
21、much as 10% of total household expenditure is on tobacco. This means that these families have less money to spend on basic items such as food, education and health care. It contributes to a higher illiteracy rate, since money that could have been used for education is spent on tobacco instead. 12Acc
22、ording to the passage, tobacco affects a family in the following aspects EXCEPT _.A. relationship B. education C. health D. economy13The text uses a lot of figures to _.A. show we shouldnt smoke too much B. tell people exactly the numberC. warn people of the harm of smokingD. indicate the writer had
23、 a careful investigation14The underlined word “illiteracy” in the last paragraph means _.A. great intelligence B. good education C. bad behaviors D. inability to read or write15What is the best title of the passage?A. Tobacco Should Be Banned.B. Why Is Tobacco a Major Threat to Public Health.C. Toba
24、cco and Poverty Go Hand in Hand.D. Tobacco May Cause Death.II.七选五 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Writing A Letter To Your Future SelfJust imagine writing a letter to your future self 5 years from now, then opening it at that exact moment to see how much of it has e true. _16_As you read
25、the letter in the future, you can assess how many things agree with your expectations in the past. _17_ Often times, the goals we set and our goal achievement process are affected by a lot of changes along the way. The letter lets you recognize how your current idea differs from the past.In addition
26、 to that, at the very moment you are writing the letter, your thoughts are stored right there in those words. When you open the letter in the future, you as your future self gets to pare how you used to be in the past with how you are now. _18_. Its very interesting to do so.Take out a pen and paper
