单选题{{B}}Passage One{{/B}} The National Education Association claims. "The school bus is a mirror of the community." They further add that, unfortunately, what appears on the exterior does not always reflect the reality of a chosen community. They are right--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 Althouse 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 Liesl is 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. Bruce Hardy has been making Octorara students feel special since 1975. This year he will celebrate 30 years working for Althouse Bus Company, Larry Althouso, president of the company, acknowledges Bruce Hardy's outstanding record . "You do not come by employees like Bruce these days. He has never missed a day of work and has a perfect driving record. He was 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 adds, "Althouse Bus Company was established 70 years ago and has been providing quality transportation ever since. My grandfather started the business with one bus. Althouse Bus Company is delighted to have the opportunity to bring distinctive and safe service to our local school 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.

单选题The temperature in this area is low enough to allow falling snow to ______ and slowly transform into ice.

单选题 Ironically, in the United States, a country of immigrants, prejudice and discrimination continue to be serious problems. There was often {{U}}(1) {{/U}} between each established group of {{U}}(2) {{/U}} and each succeeding group. As each group became {{U}}(3) {{/U}} financially successful, and more powerful, they {{U}}(4) {{/U}} newcomers from full participation in the society. Prejudice and discrimination are {{U}}(5) {{/U}} U.S. history, {{U}}(6) {{/U}}, this prejudicial treatment of different groups is {{U}}(7) {{/U}} more unjust than with black Americans. Blacks had distinct {{U}}(8) {{/U}}. For the most part, they came to the "land of opportunity" as slaves and were not free to keep their {{U}}(9) {{/U}} and cultural traditions. {{U}}(10) {{/U}} most European immigrants, blacks did not have the protection of a support group; sometimes slave owners separated members of {{U}}(11) {{/U}} family. They could not mix easily with the {{U}}(12) {{/U}} society either because of their skin color. It was difficult for them to {{U}}(13) {{/U}} the American culture. Even after they became flee people, they were still discriminated {{U}}(14) {{/U}} in employment, housing, education, and even in public {{U}}(15) {{/U}}, such as restrooms.

单选题An international treaty signed several years ago bans trade in plants and animal of endangered species.

单选题The Chinese palace lanterns are famous for their ______.

单选题He must not allow this unusual {{U}}barrier{{/U}} to stop him from fighting against the enemy.

单选题Most of the immigrants entering Australia often found the living conditions radically different from those they had left behind.

单选题Some international students (use) a cassette recorder (to make) tapes of their classes (so that) they can repeat the lectures (again).

单选题The word "backward" (Line 2,Par

单选题The ink had faded with time and so parts of the letter were illegible.

单选题Because he was ______ of the new limit, he was stopped and warned for speeding.

单选题Man: This notice says that all the introductory psychology classes are closed. Woman: That can't be true! There're supposed to be thirteen sections of it this semester. Question: What does the woman mean?

单选题The government has a policy of Ufostering/U the public awareness of the dangers in smoking.

单选题Mary Mapes Dodge exercised considerable influence on children's literature in late nineteenth century.

单选题A: Your husband is a real outdoors man. He just can't wait to get out of the city. He likes fishing and boating and bird watching. B: ______.

单选题The purchaser of this lorry is protected by the manufacturer's {{U}}warranty{{/U}} that he will replace any defective part for five years or 50, 000 miles.

单选题Man: I'm sorry I missed the football game, but I had a terrible cold. Woman: You didn't miss anything. We couldn't have played worse. Question: What does the woman mean?

单选题Mrs. James is seeking a divorce from her husband, for she can no longer ______ his stormy temper.

单选题The students were given {{U}}complimentary{{/U}} passes for the new movie.

单选题In her bright red dress Kathy was very {{U}}conspicuous{{/U}}.