Before the 20th century, the horse provided day to day transportation in the United States. Trains were used only for long-distance transportation.Today the car is the most popular sort of transportation in all of the United States. It has completely replaced the horse as a means of everyday transportation. Americans use their car for nearly 90 percent of all personal trips.Most Americans are able to buy cars. The average price of a recently made car was $ 2050 in 1950, $ 2740 in 1960 and up to $ 4750 in 1975. During this period American car manufacturers set about improving their products and work efficiency. As a result, the yearly income of the average family increased from 1950 to 1975 faster than the price of cars. For this reason purchasing a new car takes a smaller part of a family’s total earnings today. What was the only use of trains before the 20th century()
A. The use for short-distance transportation.
B. The use for day to day transportation.
C. The use for long-distance transportation.
D. The use for transportation of precious things.
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What about the yearly income of the average family from 1950 to 19757()
A. Decreased.
B. Fluctuated.
C. Did not change at all.
D. Increased.
M: Would you like to go with me to the airport to pick up FrankW: I’d like to, but I have class till 2:00. And I know Frank’s decided to take the early flight. What does the woman imply()
A. She won’t be able to go with the man.
B. She doesn’t think Frank is arriving until tomorrow morning.
C. She has to pick up Frank at 2:00.
D. She doesn’t know when her class will end.
Animals have been kept as pets by people in all parts of the world for thousands of years. The most (26) pets are dogs, cats, birds and fish. But many people (27) unusual pets, (28) snakes, crocodiles and monkeys. Many Japanese children (29) mice and teach (30) to dance (31) music. The people of India (32) pets of snakes.Pets can make interesting, playful (33) . People enjoy teaching them to do (34) and to (35) commands. Pets owners often (36) their pet to be a member of the family. Many children spend more time with their pets than they do with adults. (37) .caring for pets, children learn responsibility. They must (38) that their pets have food, ex excise, and a proper place to live in. Most children like (39) to and even telling secrets to their pets.Pets also can (40) to a person’s general well-being. Research shows that (41) with animals can improve a person’s morale, and that the presence of pets can lower (42) blood pressure. Many people look and feel more relaxed (43) with their pets. Many people living (44) in nursing homes or in hospitals enjoy community programs that bring pets to visit. Today, many such institutions keep cats, birds, fish and other pets for their (45) . 28()
A. such as
B. like
C. example
D. for instance
M: Going to the football game todayW: No, but I’ll be watching it on television with some friends.M: Weren’t you able to get any ticketsW: I didn’t try.I really don’t go to games so often.M: But don’t you enjoy going Don’t you find it exciting to be part of the crowdW: Oh sure,nothing beats the atmosphere at a sporting event: the cheering, all that energy.But sometimes it’s just too inconvenient getting into and out of the stadium before and after the game.And if you watch the game with friends, or at a bar or restaurant…M: …you’ve basically created your own crowd.W: That’s right.Another reason why I like to watch sports on TV is that I simply find it easier to follow the action on TVM: Yeah.sometimes it is a little difficult to keep track of the ball when you’re sitting in the stands.W: Especially when your seats are far from the field.M: It’s like you’re watching from an airplane.sometimes.W: Mso.good sports comments on TV can add to your understanding and enjoyment of the game.M: After listening to you I’m starting to wonder how they are able to sell any tickets to these games. What are the two speakers talking about()
A. Taking part in the match
B. Watching football games
C. Watching TV
D. Buying the fickes