1、Getting around London Transportation in London is divided into zones, which means the further you intend to go, the more expensive it will cost you. Youll find one of the best subways here, with single rides starting at about 2.5 dollars. You can also use taxis (keep in mind that black cabs do not a
2、ccept smart cards), boats, buses as well as commuter trains. To avoid any trouble, you can get yourself a smart card and perhaps load it with 50 dollars to cover your weekly travel budget.Weather in London To enjoy warm weather in London, plan your visit in July as it is the hottest month. January i
3、s the coldest month in London.What You Should Know before Visiting London Unlike most cities in Europe, life in London is a bit more expensive. Also, make sure you plan ahead so that you wont miss out on the best tickets, hotels and offers.Bests of LondonSEA LIFE London Aquarium Enjoy a spectacular
4、experience with underwater creatures at SEA LIFE London Aquarium. It is perfect for a family fun day.The London Eye As a major feature of Londons skyline, the London Eye boasts some of the best city views from its 32 capsules. Youll definitely enjoy the breathtaking experience.Sherlock Holmes Museum
5、 A perfect place to visit if you love the books or TV series Sherlock Holmes.1Which of the following is most likely to be the peak month to visit London?AJanuary. BMarch.CMay. DOctober.2What is the benefit of a smart card?AIt can be used to pay for any means of transport.BIt is convenient.CIt can co
6、ver any expense.DIt is available online.3Where will you go if your family want to see a variety of fish?ASEA LIFE London Aquarium. BThe London Eye.CSherlock Holmes Museum. DLondon Canal Museum. You are chatting with friends on the phone, but you cant help browsing a shopping website in the meantime.
7、 Youre eating lunch alone in the canteen, but it only feels right when you start playing a show on your phoneas if its a necessary side dish.We now live in a world that bombards us with information. It seems unnatural to do only one thing at a time. Its as if were all suffering from what a recent Qd
8、aily article called “multitasking OCD” (多任务强迫症).“With news reduced to 140 characters and communication increasingly made by emojis (表情符号), we have developed the ability to focus our attention on several activities and devices at the same time.” Saby Otmani, founder of the website Pulpix, once wrote,
9、 “We need lots of stimuli (刺激元素) to keep us interested and to fight off boredom.”But perhaps “fighting off boredom” is not the only reason. My own obsession with multitasking mainly comes from the fact that everyone around me seems to be constantly studying. Each minute without new information feels
10、 like a waste of time. So I always have my headphones on, whether I m commuting, exercising or walking in the park. I m forever listening to somethinga course on classical music, or on new media management, and heaven knows what elsejust so I can keep up with the world.People who cant stay away from
11、 social media are known as FOMO (fear of missing out). They have to be constantly updated about what their friends are doing and saying. But Id guess that “FOFO” better describes me“fear of falling out”. No matter what your reason, multitasking is a part of modern life. Do your best to make the most
12、 out of it.4With the examples in the first paragraph, the author intends to _.Aexplain what “multitasking OCD” is like Bshow how busy todays life isCshow that people today often feel lost Dshow people like to be fashionable5Why do people like multitasking, according to Otmani?AThey lack the patience
13、 to finish one thing at a time.BIt can help them to communicate their ideas.CThey are more able than the past generation.DIt can prevent them from being bored.6The underlined word “obsession” is closest in meaning to “_”.Ainterest Bknowledge Cunderstanding Dworry7Why is the writer crazy about multit
14、asking? She _.Awants to stay ahead of her friends Bwants to have something to show offCdoesnt want to get left behind by others Dthinks it is boring to do one thing at a time Many of us know about Russias Lake Baikal from our textbooks, or by listening to Chinese singer Li Jians hit song, Lake Baika
15、. But over the past decade, the worlds deepest freshwater lake has been in the spotlight for an extreme sport.Each March since 2005, about 150 people from around the world sign up for the Baikal Ice Marathon. They come to explore the lakes breathtaking beauty and challenge themselves in unpredictabl
16、e conditions. The 26-mile (41.84-kilometers) journey starts on the lakes eastern shore. In March, the ice is a meter thick and iron-hard. Runners cross this frozen surface, finishing on the western side of the lake.Known as the “blue eye of Siberia”, Lake Baikal has exceptionally clear waters. This
17、means its ice is almost perfectly transparent (透明的). “Seen from above, a runner on the ice looks as if he or she were jogging through space.” The New York Times noted.The landscape might be beautiful, but its also harsh. Strong winds blast (侵袭) across the lake and frostbite can occur within half an
18、hour. Runners say the cold climate is what draws them. They want to test their limits.“When you are in such an environment, you dont have cars around you, and you dont have the noise around. I think these extreme races allow you to be alone with nature.” Alicja Barahona, a 64-year-old runner from th
19、e US, told ABC news.The location offers some strange and unique characteristics for this marathon. The finishing line is visible from the start, but the endless white offers no progress markers. The race also ends with little fanfare (隆重的欢迎). Tourists crowding the ice are mostly addicted to snapping
20、 selfies (自拍) and just ignore the runners.For some runners, the absence of spectators makes the race more challenging, because its lonely. They must fight with themselves. “You are alone on Baikal. It is your race. You are alone with yourself. All you need to do is to defeat yourself.” Veronique Mes
21、sina, a French runner, told the Telegraph.8What can we know about the Baikal Ice Marathon from the article?AIt takes runners from the northern end to the southern end of the lake.BIt involves extreme weather and beautiful scenery.CIt attracts more and more participants each year.DIt is about 26 kilo
22、meters in length.9How does the Baikal Ice Marathon differ from other marathons?AOnly men are allowed to run in this race.BThe runners are often distracted by tourists.CThere are many progress markers on the ice.DThe runners can see the finishing line from the start.10What is the most challenging par
23、t of the race for Messina?AThe cold climate. BThe long distance.CNoisy surroundings. DLoneliness.11How many reasons are listed to show the loneliness?A5. B4.C3. D2. A research has shown that nearly 90 percent of traffic accidents are caused by human errors. So our aim is a fully autonomous (自动的) car
24、 that gets rid of the cause of most accidents: the driver. Researcher Hodgson points out, “For safety, the faster you can remove humans, the better, even if there are unfortunately a few accidents from new causes. Its a question of balancing the number injured or killed by autonomous vehicles with t
25、he people whose lives are potentially saved.”Its an idea that Elon Musk, chief executive of electric car company Tesla Motors, has long believed. His company is determined to be the first to deliver a fully autonomous vehicle to consumers. Last year, Musk announced that Teslas 2019 goal was “to do a
26、n example drive of full autonomy all the way from L. Ato New York, and have the car park itself.However, even Tesla admits that there are problems to overcomethe software needs further validation (批准生效) and the appropriate regulatory approval needs to be in place. Indeed, recent crashes of Tesla veh
27、icles and Google cars confirm that the software isnt ready yet.The UK government appears committed encouraging the development of autonomous vehicles. Its supporting four city trials, publishing the Modern Transport Bill to reduce red tape around their introduction and adapting the legal system to t
28、ake into account problems such as insurance liability when a human isnt in control of a vehicle.The insurance industry is similarly eager to help increase autonomy in cars. As the Association of British Insurers points out, “Nearly 90 percent of road accidents are caused by human errors.” This costs
29、 motor insurers a shocking $20 million per day in claims.12What difficulty does the company Tesla Motors have?AThe company lacks confidence to make new creations.BNew inventions may cause more injuries and deaths.CThe software should be made officially acceptable.DThe traffic regulation has proved u
30、nreasonable.13What is the UK governments attitude to autonomous cars?ACautious. BPositive.CAmbiguous. DDisapproving.14What is the main idea of the last paragraph?AInsurance companies would like to support autonomous cars.BHuman mistakes may be the key cause of traffic accidents.CTraffic accidents wa
31、ste insurance companies quite a lot.DMotorists are surprised to hear about autonomous cars.15The purpose of writing the text is to _.Aamuse readers with funny examplesBshow his deep love for autonomous carsCintroduce a new development in technologyDprovide a persuasive argument against autonomy二、七选五 Nowadays people want to know your website. 16 Your website is an electronic meeting place for
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