As we were driving along we saw a good restaurant, so we stopped （) dinner.

A.was raining

B.would be raining

C.had been raining

D.have rained

as I approached the driving school at 9:50 am, my heart sank. My driving instructor, Stan, said something, trying to drive away my fears, but I was not impressed. We set off for the test centre with an hour to go. I wanted a run round the test circuit (圈) , but we got stuck in a traffic jam, and could only drive no faster than walking. We arrived at the test centre at 11 am. Stan made me watch a group of six learners emerging from the building with their respective (个自的) examiners. Their instructors were looking out from two windows. We watched them drive off. They must have been feeling very nervous. Stan took me round the probable test track, pointing out the traps. The weather became even worse. It seemed to make me feel worse too. I had developed a couldn’t-care-less mood, and was almost calm. We returned to the test centre in time to see the six unfortunates returning. Their nerves must have been in a terrible state. I sat in the waiting room until six examiners came in to call out our respective names. Mine showed no emotion as he asked me to go to my car. I showed none either, but the tension began mounting again. On their way to the test center, Stan tried to comfort the author ___________ . A. but it made the author’s heart sink deeper

B. but the words produced no effect

C. so that the author could drive to the center with no fears

D. so that they could prepare for all the traps

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？A.Six learners would be tested at the same time

B.The learners were tested in the presence of their instructors.

C.None of the six learners passed the test in the end

D.The instructors were as nervous as the learners

When the author was sitting in the waiting room, he was quite __________ .A.upset

B.nervous

C.frightened

D.relaxed

When it was his turn to take the test, the author went to his car with __________ .A.firm confidence

B.mixed emotions

C.increased nervousness

D.perfect calmness

The passage is mainly about __________ .A.the influence of bad weather upon a test taker

B.the feelings of a learner before his driving test

C.the preparations before a driving test

D.an unforgettable day

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nd road trips. Road trip vacations where the car journey is part of the fun are especially popular with college students, who like to explore the country on wheels.These budget trips are ideal for students who often have plenty of free time but little money. “Ever since I went to college，Pve been traveling around a lot, exploring the country,” said Austin Hawkins, a 19-year-Old college student from New York.This summer, Hawkins and his friends have spent weekends traveling in New England. The best part about car trips，said Hawkins，is that you can be spontaneous.“On a road trip，if you get interested in tilings you see along the way you can stop and explore.” Matt Roberts, a 20-year-old student from Ohio who drove to Montreal, Canada, agrees.With road trips you don’t have to plan in advance，you can just get into a car and drive.” Even with high gas prices, driving with friends is cheaper than flying.Roberts paid about 40 dollars for gas, but a round trip plane ticket would have cost nearly 400 dollars. Driving trips first became popular in the 1920s.Newly paved roads and improved cars made it possible to travel longer distances.Motels started appearing outside cities. By the 1950s, car ownership became the norm.Construction of the US interstate highway system began in 1956 and motel and restaurant chains popped up everywhere making long distance trips easier. Today, the US has the highest car ownership rate in the world.Only 8 percent of American homes have no car, according to the most recent US census. Though many college students don’t own a car, most have access to one.On many of Hawkins’trips, they used a borrowed van. Hawkins’most memorable road trip took place over spring break.He and two friends drove from New York to New Orleans to volunteer, helping rebuild the city after Hurricane Katrina hit it last July.They crossed the country in two days and slept in their car in church parking lots. Roberts？ road trip to Canada last winter was even more eventful.Upon arriving in Montreal, they were lost in a blizzard and shivering in the -25°cold.To find their hotel, they turned on a laptop and drove around in circles until they found a spot with wireless Internet coverage. “I know we should have planned better, but we’re youn

A.Now, when I see those guys I always say：‘Remember when we were lost in the snow storm!’I’ll never forget that.” Which of the following statements is NOT true of American college students？

B.They have little money

C.They like traveling by bike.

D.They like to explore the country.D.They often have plenty of time.

What will Hawkins do when he sees something interesting on a road trip？

A.He will turn back

B.He will drive around.

C.He will stop to explor

D.He will stop exploring.

When did motels suddenly appear everywhere？A.After the work to build the interstate highway system started.

B.When driving trips became popular.

C.After many roads were paved.

D.After new cars were made.

Which of the following words can best describe Hawkins？ trip to New Orleans？A.Eventful

B.Colourful.

C.Delightful

D.Unforgettable.

The word“blizzard”in paragraph 12 means_________.A.snow storm

B.hurricane

C.mist

D.fog

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for gas in the small town of Havana, Ill. We began walking to the distant station with our empty five-gallon cans when we passed three construction workers taking a break. "You fellows coming from the river？" one asked.

"You bet. Gotta gas up," Mark said.

We had only gone a few feet past them when one of them hollered (叫喊)."Hey, take my truck." Then he pointed to the vehicle at the curb and tossed us the keys. The man didn't even know our names.

We did borrow the truck. We got our gas, returned the vehicle and talked a few minutes with the owner. His name was Bill Parsley, and he was the sort of friendly, open man who would tell a couple of strangers to take his truck.

Take my truck. It became like a mantra (祷文)to us. It represented the world as it should be.

This past February, as Mark and his son were driving near their home in St. Louis, they came upon a van barely moving. The problem was an exhaust system dragging on the ground. Sparks were flying.

A young woman was at the wheel, and she had a baby in a car seat. Mark stopped and offered to follow her to a gas station to make sure she got there safely. Then he drove her to a nearby mall, where he picked up her waiting husband and son, and returned them all to the gas station. Bad news awaited them: the mechanic couldn't get the van fixed until morning.

The husband thanked Mark and said he'd call a taxi. My friend lives near the gas station. "Take my car," he said, handing over the keys. The man was taken aback. "Do you even know my name？" he asked.

"Actually, I don't," said Mark. "Just bring the car back tomorrow."

After a few protestations, the family climbed into the car and drove away. Less than an hour later the grateful man, followed by his wife in the family's other car, returned Mark's vehicle.

As Mark watched the couple drive off, he felt good. He turned to his wife, Carol and said, "We just paid Bill Parsley back."

1.One of the construction workers offered to lend them the truck because.()

A.they came from the river and wanted to borrow a truck

B.he was friendly and the gas station was far away

C.they were carrying one big can which would be heavy if filled with gas

D.he was friendly and could get along well with any strangers

2.What was the woman doing when Mark pulled up his car and offered help to her？()

A.She was repairing the wheel.

B.She was changing the wheel.

C.She was fixing an exhaust system which dragged on the ground.

D.She was driving along very slowly.

3.It can be learned from the passage that the couple Mark helped used.()

A.one vehicle that day

B.only two different vehicles that day

C.at least three different vehicles that day

D.four different vehicles that day

4.Why was the man surprised when Mark offered him his car？()

A.Because they only had a nodding acquaintance with each other.

B.Because the man could not recall Mark's name.

C.Because Mark seemed too generous to a stranger.

D.Because the car was a real luxury.

5.What is the best title for the passage？()

A.friend in need is a friend indeed.

B.An outing.

C.Payback in kind.

D.A casual encounter.

A.How fast were you driving?

B.Were you driving north?

C.How was the road?

A.are driving

B.drove

C.were driving

D.have been driving

--().-- Less than 50 miles per hour.

A.How fast were you driving？

B.Were you driving north？

C.How was the road？

A.in

B.from

C.on

D.of

A. go out driving for twelve times

B. spend at least six hours driving

C. drive for two hour blocks of time

D. get half an hour driving