1、20 hoursfrom $70seeing sceneryFlight3 hoursfrom $48, but varies widelygetting there quicklyBus19 hoursfrom $38travelers on a budgetCar12 hoursfrom $60stopping for attractionsBy trainTraveling by train from NYC to Chicago is a relatively long journey. Trains go from Penn Station in Manhattan to Union
2、 Station. The route is serviced by Amtrak, via the Lake Shore Limited or Cardinal to Chicago or by changing trains either in Washington, DCor Pittsburgh. You can purchase tickets in advance by Amtrak or in person at Penn Station.By planeFlying to Chicago is the fastest and most convenient way to tra
3、vel there from NYCThe major carriers include JetBlue, Delta, United, and American Airlines, as well as budget carriers including Southwest and Spirit Airlines.By busBus service from NYC to Chicago is a long journey, too. Greyhound is the only company that services this route and buses depart from Po
4、rt Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan and arrive at Union Station. These buses offer Wi-Fi service.By carYoull drive through New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, and then along the Michigan and Indiana border until you go around the southern tip of Lake Michigan and back up into Chicago. While this
5、trip is long, the most significant advantage of traveling by car is that there are a few interesting places to stop along the way.1How should you go to Chicago from NYC if you want to save money?ABy train. BBy plane. CBy bus. DBy car.2At which place can you buy train tickets to Chicago?AUnion Statio
6、n. BPenn Station. CDelta. DGreyhound.3What is the advantage of driving to Chicago from NYC?ASaving more money.BSpending less time.CStopping to enjoy scenery.DStaying in NYC for a long time. I just had a snowstorm that piled up eight inches of snow. It truly was a winter wonderland, and there was whi
7、te beauty everywhere. Since I didnt have anything to do that day, I really enjoyed it.But then the second snowstorm arrived that night, piling additional inches of snow on top of the snow banks that were already there. And then on the evening news, the weather cast gave us a notice that still anothe
8、r snowstorm was headed our way. Then I felt despondent. I had things to do and places to go. After days of being snowbound, I felt like I was under house arrest. I was stuck.A place stuck isnt a fun place to be, whether its from a snowstorm or from life circumstances such as a bad relationship, bill
9、s that seem to tower over our heads, or situations where we see no way out. All of us will feel stuck at one time or another, but its how we respond that makes the difference.I had a friend named Hannah. She was stuck in the heartbreaking world of infertility (不孕). She longed for a child more than a
10、nything. Instead of accepting defeat, she acted sincerely. Think about Nelson Mandela in a dark prison. It was a seemingly hopeless place, but instead of becoming depressed or bitter, he kept fighting for freedom. Yes, he kept fighting to get the success.Circumstances cannot define us, but our react
11、ions do. Each of those men and women learned important lessons in their stuck situations, and we can as well.4What does the underlined word despondent in paragraph 2 mean?AUnhappy. BUnusual. CAmbitious. DEnergetic.5What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3?ASummarize the previous paragraphs.B
12、Provide some advice for the readers.CIntroduce some background information.DForm a connecting link of the context.6Why does the author mention Hannah and Nelson Mandela?ATo introduce two great celebrities.BTo introduce the way to be famous.CTo show their different circumstances.DTo show how to respo
13、nd to difficult situations.7Whats the best title for the text?ADont be defeated by failureBDont be trapped by snowCEnjoy the white beautyDKeep calm in the winter In a new study published on the Journal of Auian Biology, researchers at the National Autonomous University of Mexico tracked the behavior
14、 of house finches(雀) on the main campus of the university, in Mexico City.The team created an artificial nest lining(内衬), which includes feathers, cotton, hair and cigarette ends. Then, after the birds eggs had hatched, they replaced the original lining with the new one, to make sure the nests were
15、pest free. The researchers then added live ticks to the mix, while dead ticks were added to other linings.It seems that urban house finches use more cigarette ends to line their nests when theyve been invaded by ticks. And, those whose nests were given live ticks increased their cigarette end weight
16、 by about 40 percent more than those where dead ticks had been used, according to New Scientist. The technique is likely a form of self-medication, the experts explain, as its thought that the chemicals in cigarette ends can help to keep off the pests.While this behavior may have its benefits, the r
17、esearchers say its also possible that the use of cigarette ends in the nests could have negative effects. It is a matter of concern that cigarette ends, being poisonous, are part of house finch nests in Mexico City, the authors explain in the paper, but we have not come across evidence of long-term
18、costs of using this material.According to the researchers, a thorough evaluation will be necessary to determine the real effects of using cigarette ends, whether they are positive or not. But they explain, the findings do suggest that the cigarette ends are linked to the presence of ticks and likely
19、 play a role in keeping them away.8What does the underlined phrase the mix in paragraph 2 refer to?AThe former nests. BThe artificial lining.CThe cigarette ends. DThe original lining.9What is paragraph 3 mainly about?AThe findings of the experiment. BThe application of the research findings.CThe the
20、ory related to the recent research. DThe reasons for house finches using cigarette ends.10What did house finches do when live ticks were found in their nests?AEat them out. BDust them off.CBuild firmer nests. DUse more cigarette ends.11Which word best describes the authors attitude to the study?ASke
21、ptical. BConservative. CObjective. DTolerant. Cars could soon be communicating with each other using 5G to make drivers aware of upcoming dangers, scientists claim. The ultra-fast mobile Internet would allow for rapid information transmission and could make drivers aware of black ice, pot holes or o
22、ther dangers up ahead.Several car manufacturers are already integrating 5G into their vehicles, including as a tool to welcome the coming of self-driving vehicles. Experts believe the high-speed connection will also improve the reliability and capability of automated vehicles to the point where they
23、 will be safer than the manual cars being driven today. They predict the number of road traffic accidentswhich according to the World Health Organization (WHO) account for more than 1.3 million deaths and up to 50 million people injured worldwide every yearwill drop thoroughly as a result.Dr Dimitri
24、os Liarokapis, a member of the research group, said: With the help of 5G, an early warning system that alerts (给报警)drivers is possible within the next few years. Cars that are close enough to the danger area will send warning messages to other cars around them using short-range communication technol
25、ogies, but also to cars further away using 5G, fast and reliably. Then those cars will transmit the same information to cars near them and so on, forming a joined-up, multi-vehicle communication chain that stretches far and wide.Automotive giant Ford is already working on connected cars. Earlier thi
26、s year it revealed its intention to fit 80 percent of its 2020 vehicles with technology that warns drivers about upcoming road accidents, bad weather and traffic jams. The system pools data from other connected road users, emergency services and the authorities and sends it from the cloud directly t
27、o the car. Alerts are shown on the cars dashboard display warning the driver about what lies around the corner.12How can 5G help reduce road accidents?ABy offering the fast mobile Internet.BBy helping drivers overcome dangers.CBy offering practical safety programs.DBy helping WHO calculate traffic a
28、ccidents.13What is the function of the communication chain?ATo track other drivers.BTo send warning messages.CTo collect drivers information.DTo send the traffic situation to the police.14What can we expect of the cars in the future?AThey will be safer.BThey may be bigger.CThey may replace other veh
29、icles.DThey will be more personalized.15What can be inferred from the last paragraph?ACars of Ford are the most intelligent.BWarning messages are shown on phones.CFord is the first producer to use 5G.DConnected cars are equipped with 5G.二、七选五 There are lots of things to pay attention to when the new
30、 school year starts. Although it is exciting for students, this yearly transition can also be a big source of stress. 16Here are some ways to make your back-to-school experience as smooth as possible.Get organized.17 You can set up a system that you can use right from the beginning of the term. Some
31、 students find that a colorful binder(活页夹)helps them keep all their assignments in order. Others might benefit from keeping a weekly plan in a notebook.Make a schedule. Outline a daily plan for school projects, social events and activities. Make sure you record your assignments in the same place every week. Next, we suggest separating assignments into smaller, manageable steps,
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