B. she were seventeen years old rather than seventy C. her problem could be easily explained D. she were able to meet other amusics 61. What is the passage mainly concerned with? A. Amusics’ strange behaviours.
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Finally, the long-awaited flying car is almost here.
AeroMobil, a Slovakian company, plans to start selling its creation, the AeroMobil 3.0, in 2018.
The company claims on its site that the vehicle “transforms in seconds from an automobile to an airplane” by using “existing
infrastructure created for automobiles and planes.” The vehicle is gas-powered and has wings that fold, which allows it to be parked like a car, though it is nearly 20 feet long.
The company’s web site features a video where the AeroMobil 3.0 drives out of a hangar (飞机库) and goes down a highway, sharing the road with regular cars until it arrives at an airstrip. The car then unfolds its wings and takes off from a stretch of grass, rather than a paved tarmac (停机坪) , and flies through the air like any other small airplane.
AeroMobil spokesman Stefan Vadocz said his company hasn’t nailed down an exact price because it’s not ready yet.
“The prototype is a work in progress,” he said in an email. But he said to expect the price to be several hundreds of thousands of euros, somewhere in between a sports car and a light sports aircraft. The vehicle seats two people — the pilot and a passenger — and its single propeller (螺旋桨) is located to the rear of the plane. The company said the car’s top speed on the road is at least 99 mph and while flying is at least 124 mph. It can fly for 435 miles before running out of gas. It has a steel framework and carbon coating and is powered by a Rotax 912, a four-cylinder aircraft engine from BRP of Austria.
Flying cars aren’t exactly new. The concept has been around since long before “The Jetsons” popularized the idea in the 1960s. It’s been a regular topic in Popular Science ever since the famous pilot Eddie Rickenbacker in World War I wrote about it in 1924. But getting a practical,
B. Some people’s inability to enjoy music. D. Identification and treatment of amusics.
C. Musical talent and brain structure.
reliable flying car off the ground has been a serious challenge. Glenn Curtiss, a strong competitor of the Wright Brothers, discovered this in 1918 when he developed the Curtiss Autoplane. It turned out to be more of a hopper than a flyer, so it failed to take off with the public.
The AeroMobil 3.0 has at least one competitor, the Terrafugia Transition, which also runs on gas and has folding wings. Terrafugia has said in the past that it plans to release the Transition into the market this year.
62. The AeroMobil 3.0 has the following features EXCEPT that . A. it has to be powered by special fuel B. it is as convenient to park as a regular car C. it can share the same road with regular cars
D. it can transform between a car and an airplane quickly
63. The underlined word “prototype” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to _________. A. perfect version B. fashionable design model
64. We can learn from the passage that __________. A. Glenn Curtiss was a pioneer in making a flying car
B. since 1924 the flying car has become the most popular topic worldwide C. the Transition will definitely defeat the AeroMobil 3.0 on the market D. the AeroMobil 3.0 is expected to be as cheap as a regular car 65. The passage is mainly about _________. A. the working principles of a flying car B. the introduction to a new invention C. the comparison between different products
D. the advantages of the AeroMobil 3.0 over regular cars
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Holiday was over. The school bus was due to pick up my daughters in four minutes, and they were doing their last minute gathering of shoes, water bottles, lunches, and backpacks.
“Don’t forget it’s Tuesday,” I called to my eight-year-old daughter as she headed for the boots lying next to the door. “Tennis shoes for P.E.,” I added.
My child suddenly stopped and turned to face me, grasping her right arm with her left.
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“Mama, my arm hurts today. Could you write me a note that says my arm is sore?”
“You want me to write a note now? You should have thought of it sooner.” “Sore arm? Let me guess — too much Nintendo Wii (一种电子游戏)?” “You will be fine. Come on, we need to go. The bus is coming.” I thought of those responses. But I didn’t say them.
From past experiences, I could see how this situation would play out if I chose sarcasm (讽刺), unfriendliness, and annoyance over understanding, responsiveness, and respect.
Choosing unfriendliness in a moment of conflict had once resulted in breaking into pieces my husband’s coffee pot in the kitchen sink.
And then came regret.
Anger was the reason I lost all control one day when I was unable to locate my car in a sea of vehicles.
And then came regret.
Despite the years that have passed since those incidents, I can still see my children’s faces, staring at me in horror wondering what had become of me in those moments.
I disliked myself in those moments. I wanted to run away and hide. But most of all, I didn’t want to be that changeable person anymore.
Facing one of those situations, I knew my response could either make or break the situation. So I took a 3-second pause before opening my mouth.
I noticed there were real tears welling in my daughter’s eyes…real tears she didn’t want to fall… real tears she was actually pushing back with her fingers.
That 3-second pause was just long enough for me to realize this sadness, this pain, this worry of my child’s was real. And a note to the P.E. teacher was very important to her.
I wrote the quick note, and handed it to my child. I never knew I had the power to hand someone a little bit of peace, comfort…
“Thank you, Mama,” she said quietly, color coming back to her face.
I thought of my child’s sore arm throughout the day. And although I don’t always make the right choice with my words, I knew I had that time.
“When I got to P. E., I saw they were doing something I could do, even with a sore arm. So I
kept the note in my pocket and played,” my daughter told me later.
Thank goodness, things are different now. The goal of each tough situation is to speak in a way I can be heard … to listen in a way that the other person can be heard … and to walk away feeling at peace with the way the situation was handled.
I’ve started a new list — a list of thoughtful responses that I’ve offered. This list inspired me to write a hopeful reminder — 3-second pauses have the power to save a morning, spare some pain, and prevent regret from being a lifelong companion. May it bring someone else hope too! 66. Why did the author’s daughter want a note? A. She wanted to ask for a one-day sick leave. arm.
C. She didn’t feel like attending a P.E. lesson. D. She wanted to be informed of the schedule. 67. Instead of responding instantly, the author paused for a while, because _________. A. she was wondering how the arm was hurt B. she doubted if her daughter was telling a lie C. she was angry for her daughter’s skipping P.E. D. she was seeking a better solution to the situation
68. How did the children feel when the author lost control of herself? A. Disappointed and frightened. C. Painful and regretful.
B. Confused and scared. D. Unfriendly and annoyed.
B. She was unable to exercise for a sore
69. Why did the author decide to write a note? A. She wanted to make up for her past overreactions. B. She didn’t want to make her daughter disappointed. C. She thought it was proper to do so after consideration. D. She didn’t want to start a conflict with her daughter. 70. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. A powerful motivator — regret.
B. Regret never goes away easily. D. Regret, it’s nice to see you go.
C. A single error can bring a lifelong regret.
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