第三篇  More Than a Ride to School
　
　　The National Education Association claims, "The sch001 bus is a mirror of the community. "They further add that, unfortunately, what appears on the exterior（外部）does not always reflect the reality of a chosen community. They are right. and sometimes it reflects more!Just ask Liesl Denson Riding the school bus has been more than a ride to school for Liesl.
　　Bruce Hardy,school bus driver for A1thouse Bus Company has been Liesl's bus driver since kindergarten Last year when Liesl's family moved to Parkesburg, knowing her bus went by her new residence, she requested to ride the same bus.
　　This year Lieslis a senior and will enjoy her last year riding the bus. She says. "It s been a great ride so far! My bus driver is so cool and has always been a good friend and a good listener. Sometimes when you're a child adults do not think that what you have to say is important. Mr. Hardy always listens to what you have to say and makes you feel important. "Her friends Ashley Batista and Amanda Wolfe agree.
　　Bmce Hardy has been making Octorara students feel special since 1975. This year he will celebrate 30 years working for Althouse Bus Transportation. Company President, Larry Althouse acknowledges Bruce Hardy's outstanding record. "Yon do not come by employees like Bruce these days；he has never missed a day of work and has a perfect driving record. Recognized in 2000 by the Pennsylvania School Bus Association for driving 350, 000 accident free miles, HardY's reputation is made further evident through the relationships he has made with the students that ride his bus. "
　　Althouse further added. "Althouse Bus Transportation was established 70 years ago and has been providing quality transportation ever since. My grandfather started the business with one bus A1thouse Bus Transportation is delighted to have the opportunity to bring distinctive and safe service to our local sch001 and community and looks forward to continuing to provide quality service for many more years to come. ''
　　Three generations of business is not all the company has enjoyed. Thanks to drivers like Bruce Hardy, they have been building relationships through generations. Liesl's mother Carol also enjoys fond memories of riding Bruce Hardy's bus to the Octorara School District.
　
　　41 The word''mirror"in the first line could be best replaced by
　　A  "vehicle"
　　B  "device"
　　C  "company"
　　D  "reflection".
　
　　42 How long has Bruce Hardy been working for Althouse Bus Transportation?
　　A For 30 years.
　　B For 70 years
　　C Since 1ast year.
　　D Since 2000.
　
　　43 Which of the following statements is NOT true of Bruce Hardy?
　　A He is c001.
　　B He is a good friend.
　　C He is impatient
　　D He has driven 350. 000 accident free miles.
　
　　44 Who founded Althouse Bus Transportation?
　　A Larry Althouse.
　　B Althouse's grandfather.
　　C Liesl's mother.
　　D Ashley Batista.
　
　　45 What has Althouse Bus Transportation been mainly aiming at?
　　A Making as much money as possible.
　　B Building up its fame
　　C Developing its business.
　　D Providing the local community with quality service.

答案:
　　31　A  该题问的是：找路时爸爸依赖的是什么?A说的是：他的直觉知识。B说的是：他的书本知识。c说的是：妈妈的帮助。D说的是：警察的帮助。第四段的最后讲到男人时作者用了这么一个短语：a．1ittle bit more intuitive.直觉感知更多    一些。可见A是正确答案。类似的描述也见于第三段。
　　32　C  该题问的是：女人倾向于用什么?A说的是：测量法。B说的是：传统法。c说的是：路线法。D说的是：正确的办法。第三段的最后一句是这么说的：然而，女人是试图先把整个路线详详细细地记住，然后跟着脑子里的线路走。因此c是正确的。
　　33　D  该题问的是：路线法和测量法，哪种更好些?倒数第四段是这么说的：两种都可以，不能说一种比另一种更好。可见D是正确的。
　　34　D  该题问的是：哪一种不是地标?顾名思义，你脑袋里的线路当然不是路标。
　　35   C  该题问的是：女人的方位感是出于什么样的需要形成的?A说的是：为了钓鱼。B说的是：为了打猎。c说的是：为了熟悉常用的道路。D说的是：为了游泳。c可以在最后一段的倒数第二句找到。
　　36　C  该题问的是：根据短文，在狂欢节，里约热内卢人下列的事中哪一种不做?第二段的最后提到"许多人都忘记了吃饭和睡觉".因此，里约热内卢人在这个日子里，更不可能去大吃大喝。
　　37   B  该题问的是：狂欢节有多长?第一段说到狂欢节从2月20日开始。第二段说到此后6天有各种各样的活动。可见，总共是7天，即整整一个星期。
　　38   A  "centrepiece"是"核心部分"的意思。因此A是最合适的。
　　39   C  第三段的第一句提到了Bob Nadkami是英国人，这就排斥了A和D.该句还说到此人是因为喜欢狂欢节来到巴西并在里约热内卢定居，并不是来玩一玩的，这就排斥了B.
　　40　B  该题问的是：下面的哪一种说法是错误的?B说的是：狂欢节本来是巴西人的传统。最后一段说到"狂欢节"起源于古罗马。因此B的说法是错误的。
　　41   D  mirror和reflection都有"反映"的意思。reflection的动词是reflect，在第一段中出现了两次。vehicle是"交通工具"，device是"装置"，company是"公司".
　　42   A  该题问的是：Bruce Hardy为Althouse公交公司工作了多少年了?第四段的第二句话是这么说的：今年，他要庆祝为Althouse公交公司工作30年。
　　43　C  该题问的是：下面的哪一种说法不符合Bruce Hardy的实际情况?A和B可见于第三段第二行。D可见于第四段的后半部分。c说的是：Bruce Hardy不耐心。第三段说到Bruce Hardy是一个很好的听众，他总是听着你要说的话。说Bruce Hardy不耐心不符合实际情况。
　　44   B  该题问的是：谁创立了Alt}louse公交公司?A说的是：Larry Althouse.Larry Althouse是公司的总裁。B说的是：Althouse的祖父。倒数第二段有这样一句话：我（Althouse）的祖父开始经营时只有一辆公共汽车。可见，B是正确答案。
　　45   D  该题问的是：A1thouse工交公司追求的目标是什么?A说的是：尽量多挣钱。B说的是：出名。c开发业务。D为社区提供高质量的服务。D可见于倒数第二段。