三、阅读理解(共13小题;每小题2分，满分26分)

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

The longest train journey in the world is from the Pacific over to the Atlantic, going across Asia and Europe.

You can do this famous journey with only a few changes of train .Some people start in Hong Kong and take the train to Beijing .This is a very good way to see a lot of Chinese passing by the window while you talk or eat .You can stay at a hotel in Beijing ,and then take the train for a five-day journey to Moscow. It is a long time ,but you can walk up and down the train and get out at some of the stations. You can take some good books and maybe some games too .

There are the horses of Mongolia riding past .Don't they look lovely! Many people stay in a hotel in Ulan Bator to do some sightseeing .Later the train goes past Lake Baikal ,one of the World's largest with 20%of the world's fresh water .As we go west the food changes. This is one  of the best as well as the longest train journeys .Here is Moscow-with lots to do and more trains going on to Paris, or even ,under the sea, to London.

( ) 21. The longest train Journey in the world is from the Pacific to the ____________ .

A. Indian     B. Atlantic    C. Antarctic

( ) 22. You can do this famous journey with ___________ changes of train .

A. many     B. few     C. a few

( )23. You can stay in a hotel in Beijing , and then have a five-day journey to ________ .

A. Paris     B. London    C. Moscow

( ) 24. The ___________ of Mongolia look lovely !

A. camels    B. horses    C. elephants

( ) 25. You can do some ____________ on the train.

A. cooking   B. reading   C. fishing

B

London Subway, or The Tube, is the quickest and easiest way to get around London. Many English people like it. It has 275 (63 in the centre of London) stations across the city. You are always near to a tube station. Most people in London use a tube. It is very easy and comfortable. There are 12 Tube Lines in London. London Subway on all lines runs every few minutes from 05 :30 to 00:30 from Monday to Saturday and runs from 07 :30 to 23 :30 on Sunday. People can't smoke(吸烟) on the train because it's not good for passengers. The subway is the visitors' first choice. It's popular with people in London.

(  )26.Which is the fastest way for visitors to travel around London?

A. By taxi.               B. By subway.    C. By car.                D. By plane.

(  )27. How many days does London Subway work from 05 :30 to 00 :30 in a week?

A. Four days.             B. Five days.    C. Six days.              D. Seven days.

(  )28. When does the first train of London Subway start on Sunday?

A. At 00 :30.             B. At 05 :30.    C. At 07 :30.                D. At 06 :30.

(  )29. How many subway stations are there in the centre of London?

A. 36.            B. 63.             C. 12.             D. 275.

(  )30. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The introduction to London Subway.  B. The history of London Subway.

C. The time of London Subway.    D. The good of London Subway.

C

Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, "Happiness depends upon ourselves." In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend too much time thinking about the future-for example, getting into college or getting a good job-that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.

Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.

(   ) 31. The best title (标题) of this passage is ________.

A. The Secrets of Happiness            B. Money Makes You Happy

C. Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy      D. Good Friends Make You Happy

(   ) 32. The writer thinks that ________.

A. everyone knows how to live a happier life     B. It's wrong to spend time on work

C. hobbies take up too much time

D. doing good things for someone can make you happier

(   ) 33. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?

A. Reading a good book      B. Traveling to a foreign country

C. Playing a sport           D. Spending time with close friends