忻州一中,长治二中,康杰中学,临汾一中2016第三次联考英语试题及(2)

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● Tube and London Over-ground station ticket offices.
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21. What benefit will you get from a Visitor Oyster Card when travelling in London?[:]
A. It increases your working efficiency.
B. It allows you to have meals free of charge.
C. It saves you money on transportation.[:.]
D. It provides a 50% discount at a London shop.
22. How many ways are mentioned to buy a Visitor Oyster Card in the passage?
A. 2.             B. 3.            C. 4. D. 5.
23. Where can you top up your Visitor Oyster card?
A. At Gatwick Express ticket offices.          B. At a tube station ticket office.
C. On the Internet.         D. On Eurostar trains.

B
Years ago I moved to Woodland Hills to take a job in a small hospital’s emergency department. No one wanted to work on Christmas Eve, so the shift（轮班）went to me. I kissed my family goodbye and went off to spend the night in the hospital. It was a thankless job.
At 9 pm, the ambulance brought in a man in his 60s who was having a heart attack. His face was pale, and he was frightened. The whole night I did my best to save his life. Before I left in the morning to spend Christmas with my family, I stopped by to see how he was doing. It was still tough, but he had survived the night and was sleeping.
The following year I got Christmas Eve duty again. At 9 pm sharp, the ward clerk told me there was a couple who wanted to speak with me. When I approached them, the man introduced himself as Mr. Lee and said, “You probably don’t remember me, but last Christmas Eve you saved my life. Thank you for the year you gave me.” He and his wife hugged me, handed me a small gift, and left.
The following year a new doctor had joined the group, but I wanted to see if Mr. and Mrs. Lee would return. This time, I volunteered for the shift. I kept an eye on the door. Once again, at exactly 9 pm, the Lees appeared, carrying a warmly wrapped bundle. It was their new grandchild. Mr. Lee, his family and I spent 13 Christmas Eves together.
The last year I saw him, he brought me a gift. I carefully opened the package and found a crystal bell inside. It was carved with a single word: Friendship. Now, my family, friends and I ring that bell every Christmas Eve at exactly 9 pm and offer our best wishes to the man who we won’t forget.
24. The author had to work the night shift on Christmas Eve probably because ______.
A. she was a new arrival
B. she was more experienced
C. her colleagues had no passion for working
D. her colleagues wanted to give her a surprise
25. When the author left the hospital the next morning, ______.
A. Mr. Lee’s heart sank    B. Mr. Lee insisted on leaving hospital
C. Mr. Lee got very angry with her    D. Mr. Lee was out of immediate danger
26. What does the author ring the bell every Christmas Eve for?
A. To honor an old friend of hers.
B. To offer best wishes to her family and friends.
C. To show off her special gift.
D. To fill her family and friends with hopes.
27. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. A Kind Couple  B. A Severe Heart Attack
C. A thankless task D. A Special Appointment

C
World Book Day is a celebration of all things wonderful about books for all ages, with author events, school fancy-dress parades（游行）and a ￡1 book token（购书券）given to all school children under 18. It is a yearly event on 23rd April, organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ), to promote reading.
In the United Kingdom, the day is recognized on the first Thursday in March. On 3rd March 2016 children of all ages in the UK will come together to appreciate reading. Sometimes, reading a modern novel can be tough ( Booker Prize winner The Luminaries runs to 832 pages! ), especially if reading is not your strong suit. In fact, one in six people in the UK never pick up a book because they’ve experienced difficulties or are out of the habit of reading for pleasure.
The Galaxy Quick Reads series are designed to introduce reluctant readers to bestselling short funny novels, which bring the joy of reading without demanding hours of concentrated time. They cover a range of subjects, from romance to comedy.
    Jojo Moyes’s Paris For One is a romantic adventure in which 26-year-old Nell books a weekend away to Paris with her lazy, neglectful boyfriend. When he fails to turn up, she is alone in the city. That is, until she meets Fabien, who shows her the charms of the French capital -- in more ways than one.