M: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, SusanW: I can’t wait to see Canada, Jason, but I’m scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.M: There’s nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every dayW: I’ve no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.M: And how often do you hear of a crash Once or twice a yearW: Yes, but aero-planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.M: There are more road accidents per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.W: I still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but as least you can relax. I’d love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.M: It’s fine if you’re a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough seaW: No. I’ve only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour, but in any case I’d rather be sea-sick than dead. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers().
A. Husband and wife.
B. Teacher and student.
C. Friends.
Without much (hesitate)(), I rushed to the office to see the manager.
M: It’s so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for youW: I didn’t know you were having problems. Maybe it’s easier for me because I already speak two languages. But also, I really work at it.M: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would helpW: Well, you might try reading newspapers. And I always talk to Americans when I get a chance, though sometimes it’s hard.M: But, how do you meet Americans I only know other foreign students.W: How about sitting next to an American at lunch, or have you ever thought of asking someone over to your house for dinnerM: Those are good ideas. But I’m a little shy to speak English.W: You won’t learn if you don’t try and speak. If I were you, I’d talk to your English teacher. He might have some good ideas. Why is it difficult for the man to lean English().
A. He doesn’t talk to his English teachers.
B. There are no native speakers around him.
C. He is too shy to speak Englis
Our surroundings are being polluted faster than ever and it seems that people cannot prevent it. Time is bringing us more people, and more people will bring us more industry’, more cars, larger cities, and the growing use of man-made materials.What can explain and settle this problem The fact is that pollution is caused by man—by his desire (欲望) for a modem way of life. We make "increasing industrialization" (工业化) our first aim. So we are often ready to offer everything: clean air, pure water, good food, our health and the future of our children. There is a constant flow of people from the countryside into the cities, eager for the achievements of our modem society. But as our technological achievements have grown in the last twenty years, pollution has become a serious problem.Isn’t it time we stopped to ask ourslves where we are going—and why It makes one think of the story about the pilot (飞行员) who told his passengers over the loudspeaker: "I’ve some good news and some bad news. The good news is that we’re making rapid progress at 530 miles per hour. The bad news is that we are lost and don’t know where we’re going." The sad fact is that this becomes a true story when speaking of our modern society. Man cannot prevent the world from being polluted because ().
A. the population of the world is increasing faster
B. people use too many man-made materials
C. we have more industry
D. we are producing more cars, trucks and buses