甘肃省西北师范大学附属中学2024届高三下学期第二次模拟
英语试题
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一、阅读选择
Sydney Trains is one of the most economical, reliable and convenient ways to travel throughout Sydney and its surrounds.
Our network, the NSW Trains Intercity, covers suburban Sydney and extends to the Hunter, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and South Coast regions.
The network is made up of several color-coded lines. Trains from different lines can share the same platform, so check display screen and listen to announcements.
Ticket prices are generally based on the distance traveled. You can visit transportnsw. Info for details.
Getting to the City.
In Sydney, if you’re near a train station, you’re on your way to the city. Every rail line leads directly or indirectly to the City Circle. It’s the loop around the central business district of Sydney. Most City stations are underground so look out for the sign on street level.
Automatic ticket gates
Large stations have automatic gates for entry to, and exit from, the station. If you have an Opal card or a ticket which has a magnetic stripe you must use the automatic gates. You may use the wide gate for wheelchair, pram or luggage access. Station staff will assist you.
Night Ride buses
Most trains do not operate between midnight and 4:00 a.m. For your convenience a special Night Ride bus service is available between these hours on most Sydney suburban lines.
Track work
In order for the tracks to the maintained, we sometimes have to replace train with buses, particularly at weekends, please check the track work section for the latest service alterations on your line.
1．To get more information about ticket prices, travelers had better________. A．go to the City Circle B．visit a website C．check display screen
D．listen to announcements
2．What service is offered to travelers in need at most big stations? A．A free Opal card. B．Earlier entry to the station. C．Help from station workers. D．A ticket with a magnetic stripe.
3．Which is the best convenient time to travel by Sydney Trains? A．At midnight. B．On Sunday afternoon.
C．Between midnight and 4:00 a.m. D．At 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
A man observed a woman in the grocery store with a three year old girl in her basket. As they passed the cookie section, the child asked for chocolate and her mother told her “no.” The little girl immediately began to get upset, and the mother remarked quietly, “Now Tina, we just have half of the aisles(通道) left to go through; don't be upset. It won't be long.”
He passed the Mother again in the candy aisle. Of course, the little girl began to shout for candy. When she was told she couldn't have any, she began to cry. The mother said, “There, there, Tina. Only a little bit longer, and then we'll be checking out.”
The man again happened to be behind the pair at the check-out, where the little girl immediately began to cry for a gum(橡皮糖) and burst into a terrible anger upon discovering there would be no gum purchased today. The mother said, “Ellen, we'll be through this check out stand in five minutes, and then you can go home and have a nice nap.”
The man followed them out to the parking lot and stopped the woman to compliment her. “I couldn't help noticing how patient you were with little Ellen ...”
The mother broke in, “My little girl's name is Tammy... I'm Ellen.” 4．What did the little girl ask for? A．cakes, candies, gums B．cookies, candies, a nap C．candies, gums, a nap D．cookies, candies, gums
5．Which of the statements is not true?
A．The little girl wanted to eat some snacks.
B．The woman didn’t buy anything her daughter asked for. C．The man would be very surprised at the woman’s answer. D．The man wanted to offer some help to the woman. 6．What does the underlined word mean? A．scold B．criticize C．praise D．comfort
7．Which word can best describe the woman? A．patient B．anxious C．caring D．humorous
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甘肃省西北师范大学附属中学2024届高三下学期第二次模拟英语试题
