10.     — Have you ever come here before?

— No. It is my first time that I      to this city.

A. have been    B. had been    C. came         D. come

 

根据短文内容，从短文后的A-G选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余项。

Everyone tries instant noodles方便面. It is very easy to cook by putting them into the boiling water and add in those MSG(味精) packets. However, have you ever wondered whether this is the correct way of cooking it? ___1____ .In order to make the noodles join together nicely side by side and achieve beautiful instant noodles in front of us, some form of wax coating涂蜡 is needed. __2__. It is advisable to have a break of 2-3 days before we start to eat another packet of instant noodles as our bodies need about 3 days to clear that layer of wax coating away from our system. Do you know the danger of having too much wax coating stored in our stomach? ___3  

Here are the key points to take note of while preparing instant noodles.

____4____.

Repeat Step 1 and try to stir the noodles again to wash away the wax coating on the noodles before cooking it in a new pot of water.

The importance is not eating too many instant noodles. It is very important that we should follow the key points while having our meal of instant noodles.

___5____..

A．Nothing is more important than health, so drink enough water.

B．However, the layer of wax coating on the noodles is quite harmful.

C．It is very easy to cook instant noodles, but we must take note of the harm of it.

D．When you first see the noodles, you will notice them nice.

E. Wash the instant noodles.

F. Wash and stir with warm water.

G. It will lead to cancer if it is stored in our body for long.

 

If you haven’t heard or seen anything about Road Rage in the last few months, you’ve probably been avoiding the media. There have been countless stories about this new and scary phenomenon, considered a type of aggressive driving. You have most likely encountered aggressive driving or Road Rage recently if you drive at all.
While drunk driving remains a critical problem, the facts about aggressive driving are surely as disturbing. For instance, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Association, 41,907 people died on the highway last year. Of those deaths, the agency estimates that about two-thirds were caused at least in part by aggressive driving behavior.
Why is this phenomenon occurring more than ever now, and why is it something that seemed almost nonexistent a few short years ago? Experts have several theories, and all are probably partially correct. One suggestion is sheer overcrowding. In the last decade, the number of cars on the roads has increased by more than 11 percent, and the number of miles driven has increased by 35 percent. However, the number of new road miles has only increased by 1 percent. That means more cars in the same amount of space; and the problem is magnified in urban areas. Also, people have less time and more things to do. With people working and trying to fit extra chores and activities into the day, stress levels have never been higher. Stress creates anxiety, which leads to short tempers. These factors, when combined in certain situations, can spell Road Rage.
You may think you are the last person who would drive aggressively, but you might be surprised. For instance, have you ever yelled out loud at a slower driver, sounded the horn long and hard an another car, or sped up to keep another driver from passing? If you recognize yourself in any of these situations, watch out!
Whether you are getting angry at other drivers, or another driver is visibly upset with you, there are things you can do to avoid any major conflict. If you are easily influenced by Road Rage, the key is to discharge your emotion in a healthy way. If you are the target of another driver’s rage, do everything possible to get away from the other driver safely, including avoiding eye contact and getting out of their way.
【小题1】The first sentence in Para. 1 implies that ______.  

A．onemaybeangeredbymediareportsandwantstoavoidthem

B．themediacoinedtheterm“RoadRage”onlyafewmonthsago

C．RoadRagehasreceivedmuchmediacoverageinthelastfewmonths

D．peoplenotinterestedinthemediaknowlittleaboutrecenthappenings

【小题2】The underlined word “spell” in Para. 3 means ________.

A．relieve

B．cause

C．spread

D．prevent

【小题3】Which of the following characterizes aggressive driving?

A．Talking while driving.

B．Driving at high speed.

C．Sounding the horn when passing.

D．Shouting at another driver.

【小题4】The last paragraph is intended to _________.

A．tellpeoplehowtodealwithRoadRage

B．informpeoplehowaggressivedriverscouldbe

C．showpeoplehowtocontrolthemselveswhenangry

D．warnpeopleagainsteyecontactwithanotherdriver

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Inventors are always looking for ways to make our lives easier, greener and a whole lot more fun. Take a look at the following breakthroughs in science and technology. What in the world will inventors dream up next?

Superhero Suit

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a superhero? Dream no more. There’s a real Iron Man suit, XOS 2, which instantly transforms the person wearing it. The suit provides the power to lift 200 pounds with ease and break slabs（厚片）of wood with a single karate chop. It was designed to help the military with heavy lifting. One person in the suit could do the work of three soldiers.

Up, Up and Away!

It took him 30 years to develop it, and now Glen Martin’s invention is ready to take off. The Martin Jetpack allows its operator to fly 8,000 feet into the air. Unfortunately, you can’t soar through the skies too long. The jetpack holds only 30 minutes’ worth of fuel. The aircraft will sell for $100,000.

Hardworking Robot

The EMIEW2 robot is the perfect office helper. Need a document delivered? No problem! It can also guide visitors to their destinations. The three-foot-tall robot can identify different human voices and respond to commands. One day, it may serve as a receptionist or a security guard.

Green Machine

Say goodbye to gasoline! The AirPod car runs on air power. That means this car won’t pollute the environment. A high-pressure air tank can fill the car in minutes. The three-wheeler can travel about 130 miles between fill-ups.

Beef Power

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Robo-Guard

EMILY is a robotic, four-foot-long buoy (救生圈). She can swim through riptides (激流) at up to 24 miles per hour. Her inventor, Tony Mulligan, says that’s 15 times as fast as human lifeguards! EMILY is powered by a tiny electric pump and operated by remote control.

1.What is the disadvantage of Glen Martin’s invention?

A．It uses large amounts of fuel.               B．It only flies at low altitudes.

C．It needs a big landing field.                D．It has a small gas tank.

2.Which of the following inventions may be popular with modern companies?

A．The EMIEW2 robot.                      B．EMILY.

C．XOS 2.                                D．The Martin Jetpack.

3.How many environment-friendly inventions are mentioned in the passage?

A．One.             B．Two.              C．Three.            D．Four.

4.From the passage we learn that __________.

A．the Superhero Suit is designed for fun

B．the EMIEW2 robot can tell different human voices

C．Robo-Guard may serve as a security guard

D．the AirPod car travels far with a little gas