When the roads became too slippery, we decided______to the cabin and wait for the storm to
A.to return
B.to return back
C.returning
D.to returning
A.to return
B.to return back
C.returning
D.to returning
—Was the driving pleasant when you vacationed in Mexico (墨西哥) last summer? —No, it______ for four days when we arrived so that the roads were very muddy.
A.was raining
B.had been raining
C.would be raining
D.have rained
When did motels suddenly appear?
A.After the work to build the interstate highway system started.
B.When driving trips became popular.
C.After many roads were paved.
D.After new cars were made.
A.was raining
B.would be raining
C.had been raining
D.have rained
听力原文: One of the important materials used in the construction of buildings and roads is cement. It is a powder made mainly from limestone and clay. Even though the ancient Egyptians and Romans used a kind of cement, it was not until 1824 that an English bricklayer developed cement strong enough for modern roads and buildings.
While the bricklayer was experimenting in his kitchen, he found that a mixture of limestone and clay that had been heated formed a substance. This substance became hard and stone-like as it cooled. When it was grounded into a fine powder, it could be stored.
When the powder was mixed with water, it made an excellent quality of cement that quickly hardened in sunlight or even under water, it made an excellent quality of cement that is used today.
(30)
A.An Egyptian.
B.A Roman.
C.A British.
D.A man named Blake.
When did motels suddenly appear everywhere?
A.After the work to build the interstate highway system started.
B.When driving trips became popular.
C.After many roads were paved.
D.After new cars were made.
The writer was happy when he reached Moshi because ______.
A.he had had no trouble so far
B.dawn was breaking and it would be easier to drive in daylight
C.he was hungry and could have breakfast in Moshi
D.the roads leading to the border were all flat
Why did employers begin to offer jobs opportunities to the disabled?
A.Because people became more kind and tolerant to the disabled.
B.Because laws for equal job opportunities for the handicapped was issued.
C.Because Harold strived for the rights and fair treatment for the disabled.
D.Because employers find the disabled functional by and by.
These are some of the signs that you see on the roads of Great Britain.
Number one is a sign with the number thirty on it. When drivers see this sign they must net go at more than thirty miles an hour. We see this sign when we get to parts of the country where there are many houses and other buildings, for example, when we are getting near a town. Thirty miles an hour is the speed limit.
Number two is the sign for the end of the speed limit. We are out of the town now and may go at more than thirty miles an hour.
Number three is a sign that we are near a crossroad, that is, a place where two reads cross. We must drive carefully.
Number four is a sign that there is a bend in the road. Again, we must drive slowly and carefully.
Number five is a sign that there is a hill and number six is a sign that the road gets narrow. Drivers must go slowly and carefully.
Number seven has the word "school" on it. This is a sign that there is a school at file side of the street or road. Perhaps there are children going to school or leaving school. So drivers must look carefully and go slowly until they are past the school building.
Number eight is a sign with the letter P on it. The letter P is for" Parking". A parking place is a place where drivers may leave their cars. If the driver of a car wants to leave his car and go to shops, he looks for the sign. Then he knows that he may leave his car there.
Who will most probably read the passage?
A.People who drive badly.
B.People who are learning to drive.
C.People who drive well.
D.People who drive carelessly.
Highways in the US
The United States is well-known for its network of major highways designed to help a driver get from one place to another in the shortest possible time.(51)these wide modern roads are generally smooth and well maintained, with(52)sharp curves and many straight sections, a direct route is not always the most(53)one. Large highways often pass(54)scenic areas and interesting small towns. Furthermore, these highways generally(55)large urban centers which means that they become crowded with(56)traffic during rush hours, when the "fast, direct" way becomes a very slow route. However, there is(57)always another route to take if you are not in a hurry. Not far from the(58)new "superhighways", there are often older,(59)heavily traveled roads which go though the countryside.(60)of these are good two lane roads; others are uneven roads(61)through the country. These secondary routes may go up steep slopes along hilly(62)or down frightening hillsides to towns(63)in deep valleys. Though these are less direct routes, longer and slower, they generally go to places(64)the air is clean and the scenery is beautiful, and the driver may have a chance to get a fresh, clean(65)of the world.
A.Although
B.Since
C.Because
D.Therefore
Highways in the US
The United States is well-known for its network of major highways designed to help a driver get from one place to another in the shortest possible time.【51】these wide modern roads are generally smooth and well maintained, with【52】sharp curves and many straight sections, a direct route is not always the most【53】one. Large highways often pass【54】 scenic areas and interesting small towns. Furthermore, these highways generally【55】large urban centers which means that they become crowded with【56】traffic during rush hours, when the "fast, direct" way becomes a very slow route. However, there is【57】always another route to take if you are not in a hurry. Not far from the【58】new "superhighways", there are often older,【59】heavily traveled roads which go though the countryside.【60】 of these are good two lane roads; others are uneven roads【61】through the country. These secondary routes may go up step slopes along hilly【62】or down frightening hillsides to towns【63】in deep valleys. Though these are less direct routes, longer and slower, they generally go to places【64】the air is clean and the scenery is beautiful, and the driver may have a chance to get a fresh, clean【65】of the world.
(51)
A.Although
B.Since
C.Because
D.Therefore