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( ) 1.a taxi
( ) 2.a magazine
a written record of things that happen to you each day: DIARY
( ) 3.to move people or things from one place to another, usually in a vehicle
a system or method for carrying passengers or goods from one place to another
( ) 4.choose sth. rather than sth. else; like sth. better
( ) 5.something that causes problems or that makes someone or something less likely to be successful or effective
( ) 6.the money that you pay for a trip or journey by bus, ship, taxi etc
( ) 7.a way from one place to another
a way that buses, trains, ships or airplanes travel regularly
( ) 8.a liquid, gas or electricity moves in a steady continuous stream
a smooth steady movement of liquid, gas or electricity
( ) 9.to make someone agree to do something by giving them reasons why they should
( ) 10.to use or ride a bicycle
Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct form of the words.
1.My classmates like going on a picnic at the weekends, but I ______ reading at home.
2.The taxi didn't go by the direct ______, but in a roundabout way.
3.It's a good habit to keep a ______; it can help you write down and remember what happened in the past.
4.If your company is just a couple of blocks away, you can ______ to work every day.
5.The water can't ______ out. I think the pipe might be jammed or blocked.
6.—Shall we go to your office on foot or by ______?
—Let's take a taxi.
7.Don't waste your breath trying to ______ him. He's too stubborn to take your advice.
8.Sam's lack of education was a big ______ when he tried to look for a high-paying job.
9.In America, you may tip the cab drivers about 15% of the total ______.
10.Which kind of ______ do you prefer to use in your daily life: bus, cab or subway?
In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. Choose the appropriate answer or answers to complete the sentence.
( ) 1.Let's take a/the ______. It's too far to walk to your block.
A. subway
B. cab
C. tram
D. airplane
( ) 2.Parents have no right to check up their children's ______.
A. diary
B. mobile phone
C. drawer
D. journal
( ) 3.______ are the most popular means of transport in Holland.
A. Bicycles
B. Cabs
C. Trams
D. Subways
( ) 4.When you are traveling on a plane or a train, which seat is your preference?
A. Window seat
B. Aisle seat
C. Middle seat
D. Emergency exit seat
( ) 5.People not familiar with (the) ______ are at a disadvantage nowadays.
A. Internet
B. English
C. computer
D. communication skills
( ) 6.Children below ______ needn't pay bus fare in China.
A. 90 cm
B. 110 cm
C. 120 cm
D. 150 cm
( ) 7.Who may say this to you, “Tell me where you are going and I'll work out the nearest route”?
A. A cab driver.
B. A babysitter.
C. A secretary.
D. Your Siri.
( ) 8.A ______ flows gently around the small village.
A. river
B. stream
C. brook
D. creek
( ) 9.You are wasting your time to persuade your friend to give up ______ as he is as stubborn as a mule.
A. drinking
B. smoking
C. playing games
D. gambling
( ) 10.______ is beneficial to our health.
A. Jogging
B. Cycling
C. Yoga
D. Hiking
Are the following statements true or false? Do you agree or disagree with them?
( ) 1.It is usually very easy to catch a cab during the mornings of rush hour.
( ) 2.It is a good habit to keep a journal.
( ) 3.Red blood cells transport oxygen through the bloodstream.
( ) 4.Generally speaking, elder people prefer pop music to folk songs.
( ) 5.Lack of good public transport is a great disadvantage in a big city.
( ) 6.Children under 14 years old travel at half fare in China.
( ) 7.Choose your route carefully—the shortest way may not always be the best.
( ) 8.All rivers flow to the sea.
( ) 9.Don't let advertisements persuade you into buying things that you don't need.
( ) 10.Too much cycling in a day will be harmful to your health.
1.What form of transport do you prefer to use in your city?
2.In your opinion, should parents check up their kid's diary or journal?
3.Are you satisfied with the service of the cab drivers in your city? Why?