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Most cities and/or states in the U. S. collect a sales tax on almost everything you buy. Y

ou must ask when you move into a new community how much the local sales tax is, and what items are and are not taxable. Both taxable items and the amount of tax vary considerably from place, from one of two percent in some places up to eight or ten in others. The New York City sales tax, for examples, is currently 8% , so if you buy a pair of $40 shoes you will actually have to pay $43.20. This makes paying and getting correct change much more difficult (not to mention making .everything more expensive). We say in America that only two things in life are unavoidable: one is death and the other taxes.

Another thing that makes money exchanges more complicated is tipping. The Chinese people have happily put an end to tipping, but Westerners are still plagued with this indignity. Waiters and waitresses, cab drivers, hotel bellboys, barbers and hairdressers and all sorts of other people must be tipped. Their employers give them low wages because it is expected that you, the customer, will make up the difference. If you don' t, the service person can' t earn a living. Tipping also varies from place to place, generally in the area of 15% of your bill (before taxes), but again you should ask local residents whom to tip and how much.

There is another kind of tipping as well. You are generally expected to give something (either cash or a bottle of whisky) to the mailman and to your building "super" at Christmas time. You should discuss this also with neighbors and colleagues.

The main idea of this passage is ______.

A．shopping and tipping

B．sales and shopping

C．sales taxes and tipping

D．sales taxes and people

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第1题

In the author's opinion,______. A. it is true that life in America is much faster tha

In the author's opinion,______.

A. it is true that life in America is much faster than that in any other city

B. people living outside big cities are lazy and miserable

C. most American people enjoy living in the suburbs of big cities

D. those who are busy are not necessarily unfriendly

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第2题

The author mentions big cities such as Tokyo, Singapore and Paris______. A. to show t

The author mentions big cities such as Tokyo, Singapore and Paris______.

A. to show that city people all over the world have a lot in common

B. to let his readers be aware that they are some of the world's biggest cities

C. to illustrate their difference from American cities

D. because they are some of the cities that attract visitors most

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第3题

Passage OneThe Urbanization — migration away from the suburbs to the city center — will be

Passage One

The Urbanization — migration away from the suburbs to the city center — will be the biggest real estate trend in 2015, according to a new report.

The report says America’s urbanization will continue to be the most significant issue affecting the industry, as cities across the country imitate the walkability and transit-oriented development making cities like New York and San Francisco so successful.

As smaller cities copy the model of these “24-hour cities，”tfiore affordable versions of these places will be created. The report refers to this as the coming of the “18-hour city，”，and uses the term to refer to cities like Houston, Austin, Charlotte, and Nashville, which are “positioning themselves as highly competitive, in terms of livability, employment offerings, and recreational and cultural facilities.”

Another trend that looks significant in 2015 is that America’s largest population group, Millennials (千禧一代)，will continue to put off buying a house. Apartments will retain their appeal for a while for Millennials, haunted by what happened to home-owning parents.

This trend will continue into the 2020s, the report projects. After that, survey respondents disagree over whether this generation will follow in their parents，footsteps, moving to the suburbs to raise families, or will choose to remain in the city center.

Another issue affecting real estate in the coming year will be America’s failing infrastructure. Most roads, bridges, transit, water systems, the electric grid, and communications networks were installed 50 to 100 years ago, and they are largely taken for granted until they fail.

The report’s writers state that America’s failure to invest in infrastructure impacts not only the health of the real-estate market, but also our ability to remain globally competitive.

Apart from the specific trends highlighted above, which cause some investors to worry, the report portrays an overall optimism borne by the recent healthy real-estate “upcycle” and improving economy. Seventy-four percent of the respondents surveyed report a “good to excellent” expectation of real-estate profitability in 2015. While excessive optimism can promote bad investment patterns, resulting in a real- estate “bubble,” the report’s writers downplay that potential outcome in that it has not yet occurred.

According to the new report, real estate development in 2015 will witness_______ .

A.an accelerating speed

B.a shift to city centers

C.a new focus on small cities

D.an ever-increasing demand

Why are Millennials reluctant to buy a house？A.They can only afford small apartments

B.The house prices are currently too high

C.Their parents' bad experience still haunts them

D.They feel attached to the suburban environment

What characterizes “24-hour cities” like New York？A.People can live without private cars

B.People are generally more competitive

C.People can enjoy services around the clock

D.People are in harmony with the environment

What might hinder real estate development in the U.S.？A.The continuing economic recession in the country

B.The lack of confidence on the part of investors

C.The fierce global competition

D.The worsening infrastructure

How do most of the respondents in the survey feel about the U.S. real-estate market in 2015？A.Pessimistic

B.Hopeful

C.Cautious

D.Uncertain

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第4题

Rivers are one of our most important natural resources （资源). Many of the world&39;s grea

Rivers are one of our most important natural resources (资源). Many of the world&39;s great cities are located(坐落) on rivers, and almost every country has at least one river running through it that plays an important role in the lives of its people.

Since the beginning of the history, people have used rivers for transportation(运输). The longest one in the United States is the Mississippi. The lifeline of Egypt is the Nile. To the people of India, the Gangs is great, but it is also important for transportation; Ships can travel along it for a thousand miles. Other great rivers are the Congo in Africa and the Mekong in southeast Asia. The greatest of all for navigation (航海), however, is the Amazon in Brazil. It is so wide and so deep that large ships can go about two thousand miles upon it.

Besides transportation, rivers give food, water to drink, water for crops(庄稼), and chances for fun and entertainment for the people who live along their banks. In order to increase(增加) the supply of crops, engineers sometimes build a dam (大坝) across a river and let a lake from behind the dam. Then people can use the water not only to irrigate (灌溉) their fields but also to make electricity for their homes and industries.

However, large cities and industries that are located upon rivers often make problems. As the cities grow in size and industries increase in number, the water in the rivers becomes polluted with chemicals(化学物质) and other materials. People are learning the importance, however, of doing more to keep their rivers clean if they want to enjoy the benefits (利益) of this natural resource.

The greatest river for navigation is ___________.

A.the Amazon

B.the Nile

C.the Mekong

D.the Mississippi

From a dam, people can use the water for ___________.A.keeping the rivers clean

B.only making electricity

C.washing clothes

D.irrigation and making electricity

The water in the river is polluted because of _____________.A.people's drinking water too much

B.people's swimming in the river too much

C.chemicals and other materials

D.people's building a dam across a river

The best title of the passage is ___________.A.Rivers in Cities

B.The importance of Rivers

C.Transportation

D.Natural Resources

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第5题

The most interesting architectural phenomenon of the 1970's was the enthusiasm for refurbi

shing old buildings. Obviously, this was not an entirely new phenomenon. What is new is the wholesale interest in reusing the past, in recycling, in adaptive rehabilitation. A few trial efforts, such as Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, proved their financial viability in 1960s, but it was in the 1970's, with strong government support through tax incentives and rapid depreciation. As well as growing interest in ecology issues, that recycling became a major factor on the urban scene.

One of the most comprehensive ventures was the restoration and transformation of Boston's eighteenth century Faneuil Hall and the Quincy Market, designed in 1824. This section had fallen on hard times, but beginning with the construction of a new city hall immediately adjacent, it has returned to life with the intelligent reuse of these fine old buildings under the design leadership of Benjamin Thomson. He has provided a marvelous setting for dining, shopping, professional offices, and simply walking.

Butler Square, in Minneapolis, exemplifies major changes in its complex of offices, commercial space, and public amenities carved out of a massive pile designed in 1906 as a hardware warehouse. The exciting interior timber structure of the building was highlighted by cutting light courts through the interior and adding large skylights.

San Antonio, Texas, offers an object lesson for numerous other cities combating urban decay. Rather than bringing in the bulldozers, San Antonio's leaders rehabilitated existing structures, while simultaneously cleaning up the San Antonio River, which menders through the business district.

What is the main idea of the passage？

A．During the 1970's, old buildings in many cities were recycled for modern use.

B．Recent interest in ecology issues has led to the cleaning up of many rivers.

C．The San Antoino example shows that bulldozers are not the way to fight urban decay.

D．Strong government support has made adaptive rehabilitation a reality in Boston.

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第6题

Human beings need to drink for their survival. Water ranks【61】on the list of all-time safe

fluids. But not all water is as safe as once【62】. Recent tests of water fountains in several U. S. cities show that many fountains give water containing large【63】of lead (铅) , a poisonous metal. A recent study of 900 water fountains in Los Angeles【64】that half of the fountains【65】contained higher amounts of lead than the【66】the experts consider【67】. In other cities【68】results of tests were announced; too much lead in many, though【69】, drinking fountains. Water doesn't normally contain any lead, but when it passes through pipes, it can【70】. People who drink the water【71】the lead. An adult' s body passes most of the lead【72】the body, but children' s【73】retains more than half the lead【74】. This makes children more likely to be affected. Lead can damage the kidneys, cause【75】and impair learning and memory.【76】four million children in U. S. A. already have high levels of lead in their bodies. Most of this lead comes from【77】polluted with the metal. They can【78】it up from eating dirt or paint chips containing lead. In【79】to limit the lead in water fountains, officials recently suggested that fountains【80】to have too much lead be replaced or repaired. And that certainly requires a lot of money.

(61)

A．high

B．highly

C．higher

D．height

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第7题

Many visitors finds the fast pace at which American people move very troubling. One's first impression is likely to be that everyone is in a rush. City people always appear to be hurrying to get where they are going and are very impatient if they are delayed even for a short moment.

At first, this may seem unfriendly to you. People will push past you as they walk along the street. You will miss smiles, brief conversations with people as you shop or dine away from home. Do not think that because Americans are in such a hurry they are unfriendly. Often, life is much slower outside the big cities, as is true in other countries as well.

Americans who live in cities often think that everyone is equally in a hurry to get things done; just as city people do in Tokyo, Singapore or Paris, for example. But When they discover that you are a stranger, most Americans become quite kindly and will take great care to help you. If you need help and say, "I am a stranger here. Can you help me？' Most people will stop, smile at you, and help you find you way or answer your questions. Occasionally, you may find someone too busy or perhaps too rushed to give you help. If this happens, do not be discouraged (气馁); just ask someone else. Most Americans enjoy helping a stranger.

Many people who first visit the United States will find that（）.

A.America is a highly developed country

B.Americans are impatient and unfriendly people

C.the fast pace in American life often causes much trouble

D.American city people seem to be always in a rush

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第8题

Passage Three Many visitors finds the fast pace at which American people move very troub

Passage Three

Many visitors finds the fast pace at which American people move very troubling. One's first impression is likely to be that everyone is in a rush. City people always appear to be hurrying to get where they are going and are very impatient if they are delayed even for a short moment.

At first, this may seem unfriendly to you. People will push past you as they walk along the street. You will miss smiles, brief conversations with people as you shop or dine away from home. Do not think that because Americans are in such a hurry they are unfriendly. Often, life is much slower outside the big cities, as is true in other countries as well.

Americans who live in cities often think that everyone is equally in a hurry to get things done; just as city people do in Tokyo, Singapore or Paris, for example. But When they discover that you are a stranger, most Americans become quite kindly and will take great care to help you. If you need help and say, "I am a stranger here. Can you help me？' Most people will stop, smile at you, and help you find you way or answer your questions. Occasionally, you may find someone too busy or perhaps too rushed to give you help. If this happens, do not be discouraged (气馁); just ask someone else. Most Americans enjoy helping a stranger.

41. Many people who first visit the United States will find that______.

A. America is a highly developed country

B. Americans are impatient and unfriendly people

C. the fast pace in American life often causes much trouble

D. American city people seem to be always in a rush

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第9题

The largest and most famous of all Hellenistic cities is ____.

A.Athens

B.Sparta

C.Alexandria

D.Thebes

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第10题

Most Mayan people lived in__________. A． beautiful citiesB． simple hutsC． prim

Most Mayan people lived in __________.

A． beautiful cities

B． simple huts

C． primitive caves

D． stone temples

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第11题

It is reported that crimes are most likely to happen in cities ______ a large percentage o

f unemployment.

A．which they have

B．that having

C．that have

D．where have

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