News report 1

【主题分类】经济

【高级表达】

  Projection n. 预测

  Trend n. 趋势

  At risk 有风险

  Generate v. 产生

  Economic recovery 经济复苏

【关键句型】

 1. In its latest update on global employment trends, the agency says …                 

     在对全球就业趋势的最新报告中，这家机构指出……

  2. Its key objective is to… 核心目标是…

  3. The number ranges from …to 数值在…..到…..范围内变化

  4. Take measure to address the effects of… 采取措施应对……

  5. Provide basic social protection for the most vulnerable             

     为最弱势群体提供基本社会保障

【听力原文】

(1) The International Labor Organization says the number of people without jobs is increasing. In its latest update on global employment trends, the agency says projections of the number of unemployed people this year range from 210 million to nearly 240 million people. The report warns that 200 million poor workers are at risk of joining the ranks of people living on less than 2 dollars per day in the past three years. The director general of the　International Labor Organization Juan Somavia notes that some countries have taken measures to address the effects of the global crisis.

(2) However, he points out that many countries have not done so. And based on past experiences, it takes four to five years after economic recovery for unemployment to return to pre-crisis levels. Mr. Somavia says the International Labor Organization is proposing a global jobs ' agreement to deal with unemployment. “Its key objective is to place the center of recovery efforts—measures that would generate high levels of employment and provide basic social protection for the most vulnerable. "

【答案解析】

Q1. What is the news report mainly about?

[参考答案]C

[解题技巧]选项 A 是国际劳工组织的主要目标，选项 B 是对弱势群体的社会保障，选项 C 是世界各地失业率增长，选项 D 是全球经济复苏。由选项可知，此题应与失业或就业有关。

[答案详解]新闻开头提到国际劳工组织公布，失业人数持续上涨。接下来提到一些国家采取措施应对全球危机，而有些国家则没有重视此危机。对此，国际劳工组织提出处理失业的协议。选项 C 全面地概括了新闻报道的大意。故选 C。

Q2. What does, Juan Somavia, director general of the International Labor Organization say?

[参考答案]A

[解题技巧]选项A是许多国家都没有采取措施创造足够的工作机会，选项 B 是很少国家知道怎么处理当前的经济危机，选项C是很少国家意识到目前危机的严重性，选项D是许多国家需要支持来改善国民的生活。由选项可知，此题应与家和经济危机有关。

[答案详解]总干事说现在许多国家还没有采取措施处理全球危机。故选 A。选项 B中许多国家没有采取措施, 并不意味着它们不知道怎么处理; 选项 C 和选项 D未提及。

News Report 2

【主题分类】经济

【高级表达】

            First-of-its-kind rule        第一条规则

            Post calorie counts           标示卡路里数

            Inform decision                告知决定

            Citywide ban                    全市禁令

            Standardized potion sizes  标准计量

            Prominent spot                 明显的地方

【关键句型】

1. We wanted to give people an opportunity to actually see the calories before they ...  我们想给大家一个机会让他们真正看到卡路里然后再……             

2. This will have a huge impact on…  这会对……产生巨大的影响

3. The menu rule only applies to        菜单规则仅适用于……

4. Starting last Saturday, chains big enough to fall under the rule will face penalties for…  从上周六开始，大型连锁店因……将面临罚款

【听力原文】

(3) Big fast food chains in New York City have started to obey a first-of-its-kind rule, requiring them to post calorie counts right on the menu. Cathy Nonas is with the New York City Department of Health. We wanted to give people an opportunity to actually see the calories before they purchase the food and make a decision and inform decision. That if they want to make their healthier choice, if they want to eat fewer calories, they can. And we expect this will have a huge impact on obesity. And of course, if it has an impact on obesity, it will have an impact on diabetes, and heart disease, and high blood pressure. The new rules will be introduced as a part of anti-obesity campaign that also includes a recent citywide ban on artificial trans fats in restaurant food. The menu rule only applies to restaurants that serve standardized potion sizes and have fifty or more locations nationwide. Starting last Saturday, (4) chains big enough to fall under the rule will face penalties about 2,000 dollars for not showing calorie information in a prominent spot on their menus, preferably next to the price.

【答案解析】

Q3. What are big fast food chains in New York City required to do according to the new rule?

[参考答案]B

[解题技巧]选项 A 是在全国范围内提供标准食物，选项 B 是在菜单上标注有关卡路里的信息，选项 C 是在食物中增加蛋白质含量，选项 D 是给顾客提供快餐。由选项可知，此题应与食物有关。

[答案详解]新闻开头提到，要遵守的第一条规则就是在菜单上标明有关卡路里的信息。故选 B。其他选项未提及。

Q4. What will happen to big restaurant chains that violate the new rule?

[参考答案]A

[解题技巧]选项 A 是它们会被罚款，选项 B 是它们会停业，选项 C 是它们会被警告，选项 D 是它们将失去顾客。由选项可知，此题应与某事件的结果有关。 

[答案详解]新闻中提到如果违背规则，就会被罚约两千美金，故选 A。其他选项未提及。

News Report 3

【主题分类】经济

【高级表达】

    Integrate innovation into business 　将创新融入商业

    Tend to do 　                                倾向于做某事

    Primary tool for success　　           成功的主要工具

    Be released from                           从……中释放出来

    Turn inspiration into financial performance　把灵感转变成金融投资的回报

【关键句型】

1. Many people tend to assume that innovation just means creating something new, but actually it ' s more than that.  

许多人倾向于认为创新就是创造新的东西，但事实上它不仅仅是这样。

2.  A company should find ways to innovate not just in products but also in functions, business models and processes.                                 

公司应当找到不仅要在产品上创新，还要在功能、商业模式和流程上创新的途径。

3.  It's pointless unless there is a repeatable process in place to turn inspiration into financial performance.                                                 

除非有一个可重复的过程，把灵感转化为金融投资的回报，否则一切毫无意义。

【听力原文】

(5) Almost all companies recognize the importance of innovation today, but not many are able to integrate innovation into their business. A commentary in the Shanghai Daily points out that innovation doesn’t mean piles of documents. It' s something more practical.

(6) The article says many people tend to assume that innovation just means creating something new, but actually it ' s more than that. It's an attitude of doing things. A company should find ways to innovate not just in products but also in functions, business models and processes.

(7) The article cites the global giant Procter & Gamble as an example, saying a real innovative company should develop an innovation culture and use it as a primary tool for success. Procter & Gamble has a "Corporate Innovation Fund", which offers big rewards for high-risk ideas that succeed. It also has a special innovation facility for its employees. Sometimes its employees are released from their daily jobs for weeks, and spend their time interacting in the innovation facility instead. In conclusion, the article says innovative ideas alone do not ensure success. It's pointless unless there is a repeatable process in place to turn inspiration into financial performance.

Q5. What is the problem with many companies according to the news report?

  [参考答案]D

[解题技巧]选项A是没有能力实施它们的工作计划，选项 B是没有能力持续生产新奇产品，选项 C是缺少它们自己的成功商业模式，选项 D是没有将创新融入它们的工作。由选项可知，此题应与公司的问题有关。

[答案详解]新闻开头提到今天几乎所有公司都意识到创新的重要性，但能将创新融入工作的并不多。故选 D。选项B中没有能力持续生产新奇产品, 这是人们对创新的错误看法。选项A和选项 C未提及。

Q6. What do many people tend to think of innovation?

[参考答案]B

[解题技巧]选项A是它是公司成功的秘诀，选项B是它是创造新的东西，选项 C是它是带来巨大收益的神奇工具，选项 D是它是公司文化的重要部分。由选项可知, 此题应与某物的功能有关。

[答案详解]新闻中提到一些人认为创新就是创造新的东西。故选 B。

Q7. What does the company Procter & Gamble owe its success to?

[参考答案]C

[解题技巧]选项A是努力工作的员工，选项 B 是灵活的促销措施，选项C是创新的文化观念，选项 D是投资意愿。由选项可知，此题应与公司的发展措施有关。

[答案详解]新闻中提到宝洁公司认为，真正的创新是要有创新的文化，这是成功的基本工具。故选C。

Conversation 1

【主题分类】长对话：社交

【高级表达】

          Text message on cell phone       在手机上发短信

        Prefer to make a call                  喜欢打电话

        Get off the phone                      挂掉电话

        Feel obliged to do                      不得不去做

        Be considered pretty informal to do  做……被认为是很不正式的事情

【关键句型】

.     1. I prefer to make a call if I’ m in a hurry.  如果我赶时间，我宁愿打电话。

.    2. People kept text-messaging me, so I felt obliged to learn how to text             message.        

         大家一直在给我发短信，所以我觉得有必要学习如何发短信。

     3. Text messaging actually sort of has to do with your age.           

         发短信实际上和你的年龄有关。

【听力原文】

M：So, Linzy, do you like to text message on your cell phone?

W: Yeah, I text message a lot.

M ：I don' t do it so much. I prefer to make a call if T m in a hurry.

W ：Yeah, I go both ways. Sometimes I don ' t really want to talk to the person. I just want to ask them one question, so it’s much easier for me just to text message. (9) If I call them，I'll have to have a long conversation.

M ：Yeah, I can see what you mean. (8) But I get off the phone pretty quickly when I call. I ' m not a big talker.

W: Yeah, that's true. You don't talk a lot.

M ：So are you fast at writing the messages with your thumb?

W ：Well, when I first got a cell phone, I was so slow. I thought I would never text message. But then people kept text-messaging me, so I felt obliged to learn how to text message. So now I' m pretty fast. What about you?

M ：Actually I have the opposite problem. (10) When I first got my cell phone, I thought it was so cool to text message all my friends who have one, and I was pretty fast with my thumb then. But it seems like now I don’t use it so much. I' ve got slower actually.

W ：Yeah, I think text messaging actually sort of has to do with your age. For example, people in high school, they text message a lot. But I asked my father if he texted messages, and guess what he said?

M ：What?

W: He said he'd never text message.（11）He thinks it’s very childish and unprofessional to text message.

M：Yeah, I can see what he means. It' s considered pretty informal to text message to someone.

【答案解析】

Q8. What does the man say about himself?

[参考答案]D

[解题技巧]选项 A是他沉迷于科技，选项 B是他不擅长社交，选项 C是他很热衷于发短信，选项 D是他打电话时间不长。由选项可知，此题应与男士的习惯有关。

[答案详解]对话中提到他打电话的时候很快就挂断了，他不喜欢说太久。故选D。对话提到男士刚有手机的时候对发短信很狂热，而并非现在，选项 C 错误。选项 A和选项 B未提及。

Q9. What does the woman tend to do while she is on the phone?

[参考答案]B

[解题技巧]选项 A是说大话，选项 B是说得很久，选项 C是很八卦，选项 D 是忘乎所以。由选项可知，此题应与某人的说话有关。

[答案详解］对话中提到女士只要一打电话就会说得很久。故选 B。

Q10. Why did the man text message all his friends when he first got his cell phone?

[参考答案]A

[解题技巧]选项 A是他认为很酷，选项 B 是他需要练习，选项 C是他想和他们保持联系，选项 D是他有紧急信息要发送。由选项可知, 此题应与男士的想法有关。

[答案详解]对话中提到他刚有手机的时候认为给有手机的朋友发信息很酷。故选 A。其他选项均未提及。

Q11. What does the woman' s father think of text messaging?

[参考答案]C

[解题技巧]选项 A 是它对年长的人有挑战性，选项 B 是它节省时间和钱，选项 C 是它是幼稚的、不专业的，选项 D 是它是酷的、方便的。由选项可知，此题应与某事有关。

[答案详解]对话中提到女士的父亲认为发短信是幼稚且不专业的，故选 C。其他选项均未提及。

Conversation 2

【主题分类】长对话：行政事务

【高级表达】

        Be targeted to do               做……成为其目标

        Attend meetings                 参加会议

        On top of that                     除此之外

        Have trust in sb                  对某人信任

        Make demands on sb         对某人提出要求

【关键句型】

    1. I feel like I've been targeted to do all her work as well as mine.                 

      我感觉自己的任务不仅要完成自己的工作还要去完成她所有的工作。

    2. I'm expected to attend too many meetings.       指望我去参加各种会议。

    3. That' s a positive sign showing that Mr. Bond has a lot of trust in you.

      这是一个积极的迹象，表明邦德先生非常信任你。

    4. At this stage, it would be better if you approached him directly.

      在现阶段，你最好直接和他谈。

   5. If nothing else showing that you' ve tried to solve the problem yourself before you           take it further, make it clear that you ' re just not a complainer.

     如果这一切都证明你在采取任何进一步举措之前已经在尽力想办法解决问题，那       么显而易见，你不是仅仅在抱怨了。

【听力原文】

W：Good morning, Mr. Johnson. How can I help you?

M：Well, I' d like to talk to you about Tim Bond, the department manager.

W：What seems to be the problem? M: Well, ever since Sandra left the department，(12) I feel like I've been targeted to do all her work as well as mine. I'm expected to attend too many meetings and I seem to be spending a lot of my time doing unnecessary paper work.

W ：I'm sorry to hear that. M : And，on top of that，(13 -1 ) I'd specifically asked if I could leave early last Friday as J done a lot of overtime during the week. But that afternoon, even though I'd finished my assigned work, I was told to help other colleagues finish their work，too.

W：(14) But surely that' s a positive sign showing that Mr. Bond has a lot of trust in you.

M : Yes, (13 -2) but other colleagues get to leave early, and they don ' t have such a lot of work to do.

W：So you feel he's really making unrealistic demands on you?

M : Yes, absolutely.

W：Have you approached Mr. Bond about this particular problem?

M:  I’ve tried, but it seems like he just has no time for me.

W: Well, at this stage, it would be better if you approached him directly. If nothing else showing that you’ve tried to solve the problem yourself before you take it further, make it clear that you ' re just not a complainer. (15) Why don' t you send an email requesting a meeting with him in private?

M：Hmm, I’ve been a bit worried about his reaction. But anyway, I'll send him an email to request a meeting, and I 'll see what happens through that. Thanks for your advice.

W: Good luck. And let us know the outcome.

【答案解析】

Q12. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?

[参考答案]B

[解题技巧]选项A是他想要改变他的工作任务分配，选项 B是他对他的主管不满，选项 C是他认为他应得到额外的加班费，选项 D 是他经常被老板批评。由选项可知，此题应与男士的工作有关。

[答案详解]对话提到他的老板分配给他很多任务，除了做自己的, 还要做别人的。他要出席太多会议，似乎花费很多个人时间在做一些不必要的文书工作。故选 B。其他选项未提及。

Q13. What is the man's chief complaint?

[参考答案] A

[解题技巧]选项 A 是他的工作量太大，选项 B 是他的立接领导不信任他，选项 C 是他的同事经常拒绝和他合作，选项 D是相对他在工作中承担的责任而言,他的工资太低。由选项可知，此题应与男士的工作情况有关。

[答案详解]对话中提到其他的同事工作量小, 都可以早下班。而他本来以为自己完成任务了可以早走, 结果老板又让他帮助其他同事完成工作任务，故选 A。其他选项未提及。

Q14. How does the woman interpret the fact that the man was asked to help His colleagues with their work?

[参考答案] C

[解题技巧]选项 A 是他从来不知道怎么拒绝，选项 B 是他总是乐于助人，选项 C 是他的老板很信任他, 选项 D 是他的老板没有公平观念。由选项可知, 此题应与男士的经历有关。

[答案详解]对话提到女士认为男士的老板相信他, 才让他做那么多事情，故选 C。其他选项未提及。

Q15. What did the woman advise the man to do?

[参考答案]D

[解题技巧]选项 A是把所有抱怨写下来，选项 B是等待并看看接下来会发生什么，选项 C是在必要时候学会说“不”，选项 D是先单独跟他老板谈谈。由选项可知，此题应与解决方法有关。

[答案详解] 对话中女士建议男士发送邮件约老板单独见面谈。故选D。其他选项未提及。

Passage 1

【主题分类】医疗健康

【高级表达】

        Massive decline        大幅下降

        Put…in danger         把……置于危险中

        Top priority             头等大事

        Sleep duration         睡眠时间

        Fight off illness        战胜疾病

【关键句型】

        1.  The massive decline in sleep happened so slowly and quietly that few seemed to  notice the trend.        

         睡眠的大幅下降发生是如此缓慢和安静，以至于几乎没有人注意到。

        2.   No matter how it happened, millions of Americans are putting their health, quality of life and even length of life in danger.        

       不管是怎么发生的，数以百万计的美国人使他们的健康、生活质量甚至寿命处于危险之中。

       3.  Blood pressure and heart rate are typically at their lowest levels during sleep.        

       血压和心率通常在睡眠中处于最低水平。

       4.  When people are sleep-deprived, there are higher levels of stress hormones  in their bodies which can decrease immune function.        

      当人们睡眠不足时，体内的应激激素水平就会升高，从而降低免疫功能。

【听力原文】

The massive decline in sleep happened so slowly and quietly that few seemed to notice the trend. Was it because of the growing attraction of the Internet, video games and endless TV channels? Never disconnecting from work? No matter how it happened, millions of Americans are putting their health, quality of life and even length of life in danger. (16 - 1) New evidence shows why getting enough sleep is a top priority. Some 40% of Americans get less than 7 hours of shut-eye on week nights. “The link between sleep and health, and bad sleep and disease is becoming clearer and clearer,” says Law Tence Alberstaine, a sleep expert at Harvard University. For example, (17) sleep duration has declined from some 8 hours in the 1950s to 7 in recent years. At the same time, high blood pressure has become an increasing problem. Blood pressure and heart rate are typically at their lowest levels during sleep. (18) People who sleep less tend to have higher blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes, weight gain and other problems. Sleeping better may help fight off illness. When people are sleep-deprived, there are higher levels of stress hormones in their bodies which can decrease immune function. says Doctor Felice, of Northwestern University in Chicago. (16-2) A university of Chicago study shows people who sleep well live longer. So say "good night", sooner and it may help you stay active and vital to a ripe old age.

【答案解析】

Q16. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

[参考答案]A

[解题技巧]选项 A是睡眠对健康生活的東要性，选项 B是美国人睡觉时间减少的原因，选项 C是改善睡眠质量的几点建议，选项 D是疾病和睡眠不足有联系。由选项可知，此题应与睡眠有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到新的数据证明为什么充足的睡眠是最電要的，后面给出事实, 最后短文中又提到 “睡得好，活得久” 的研究结果，推测出短文主要说的是睡眠对健康的重要性，故选 A；选项 B文中虽有提及，但并不是主要讨论内容; 选项 C 未提及作者证明睡眠重要性时给出的例证可证明，选项 D中的观点正确，但不是主要论述的内容。

Q17. What do we learn from the talk about today's Americans?

[参考答案] C

[解题技巧]选项 A是他们更有健朿意识，选项 B 是他们正在改变生活习惯，选项 C是他们的睡眠越来越少，选项 D是他们知道缺乏睡眠的危害。由选项可知, 此题应与—些人的生活习惯有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到他们的睡眠时间从20世纪50年代的8小时左右减少到近几年的 7小时, 说明他们的睡觉时间越来越少。故选C。选项B中生活习惯包括各个方面，答案太泛化。选项A和选项D未提及。

Q18. What does the speaker say will happen to people who lack sleep?

[参考答案]D

[解题技巧]选项A是他们的体重下降，选项B是他们的思维功能退化，选项 C 是他们的工作效率下降，选项 D是他们的血压升高。由选项可知，此题应与一些人的身体状况有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到睡眠时间缺乏将导致血压升高。故选 D。

Passage 2

【主题分类】求学申请

【高级表达】

   In the same breath                           与此同时

   Aim high                                           目标要高

   Meet entry requirements                符合入学要求

   Roll in                                               纷至沓来

   Convey boundless enthusiasm        表达无限热情

【关键句型】

    1. In the same breath we will remind you that it is the most important decision of your life. 同时我们会提醒你这是你一生中最重要的决定。

    2. It will depend on what you want to get out of university, what you are good at and what you enjoy. 这将取决于你想从大学里得到什么，擅长什么，喜欢什么。

      3. Aim high but within reason.  目标要高，但要在合理的范围内。

    4. It is best to submit your application early because universities begin work as soon as forms start rolling in. 你最好尽早提交申请，因为大学从申请表格可以进行递交就已经进入工作状态。

【听力原文】

Parents and teachers will tell you not to worry when applying for a place at a university. But in the same breath we will remind you that it is the most important decision of your life. (19) The first decision is your choice of course. It will depend on what you want to get out of university, what you are good at and what you enjoy. The next decision is where to apply. Aim high but within reason. Do you have the right combination of subjects and are your expected grades likely to meet entry requirements? The deadline is January 15th. But it is best to submit your application early because universities begin work as soon as forms start rolling in. (20) The most important part of the application is the much feared personal statement. This is your chance to convey boundless enthusiasm for the subject. So economy of expression is foremost. Omit dull and ineffective generalities and make sure you give concrete examples. (21 - 1) Admissions officers read ever>r personal statement that arrives. It is not convincing if you say you have chosen the subject because you enjoy it. You have to get across what it is about a particular area that has inspired you. (21 - 2) They will look for evidence that you have reflected and thought about the subject. Appli- cants should be honest. There is no point saying you run marathons, if you are going to be out of breath arriving at the interview on the second floor.

【答案解析】

Q19. What is the first decision you should make in preparing to apply for a place at a university?

[参考答案]B

[解题技巧]选项 A 是你能够支付多少，选项 B 是你将选择什么课程，选项 C 是你想申请哪所大学，选项 D 是什么时候递交你的申请。由选项可知，此题应与上大学前的准备工作有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到第一个决定是课程的选择。故选 B。选项 A未提及，选项 C 中你想申请哪所大学是第二个选择，选项 D 是选择大学之后要做的事情。

Q20. What is the most important part of the application?

[参考答案]D

[解题技巧]选项 A 是课程学习单，选项 B 是成绩的所有记录，选项 C 是老师的推荐，选项 D 是个人陈述。由选项可知, 此题应与学生有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到最重要的是个人的陈述。故选 D。其他选项未提及。

Q21. What must applicants do in their personal statements?

[参考答案]C

[解题技巧]选项 A 是具体细化毕业后想做的事情，选项 B 是详细描述他们多么喜欢学习，选项 C 是表明他们已经思考过这个学科，选项 D 是强调他们钦佩大学的教授。由选项可知, 此题应与学生有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到管理者将会看你的每一条陈述，看你对这门学科的理解和思考。故选 C。详细描述多么喜欢学习是没有说服力的，选项 B 错误。选项 A 和选项 D 未提及。

Passage 3

【主题分类】汽车发展

【高级表达】

Take up motoring as a sport        把开车当作一项运动

Frequent breakdowns                    频繁故障

Assembly line                                装配线

Be greeted with excitement and optimism        以兴奋和乐观的态度迎接

Remained the same            保持一致

【关键句型】

      1.  It was actually a tricycle with a petrol motor at the rear.        

     它实际上是一辆三轮车，后部装有汽油发动机。

      2.  It brought cars closer towards the reach of ordinary people.         

     它使汽车更接近普通人的生活。

      3.  The bypass held a new era in motor travel and was greeted with excitement and optimism.          

     机动道开启了汽车旅行的新纪元，人们以兴奋和乐观的态度迎接它的到来。

【听力原文】

(22) It is usually agreed that a German, Carl Bens built the first motor car in 1885. It was actually a tricycle with a petrol motor at the rear. Soon, members of the royal family and other wealthy people took up motoring as a sport. Many of the early cars had two seats. (23) There were no petrol pumps and few garages, so every driver had to be his own engineer for the frequent breakdowns. By 1905, cars began to look like cars of today, with head lamps, wind screen, rubber tyres and number plates. (24) Henry Ford's Model T introduced in America in 1909 was cheaper because it was made on the assembly line. It brought cars closer towards the reach of ordinary people. With the popularity of the car, registration became a must in 1903 with the Motor Car Act. Competency tests were introduced in 1935. Today, the legal driving age for a car in the UK is 17. You are not allowed to drive a car unsupervised until you have passed a driving test. In 1958, Britain celebrated the opening of its first motor way— the Preston Bypass. Until then, no one really understood what a motor way was, not even the laborers who were building it. (25) The bypass held a new era in motor travel and was greeted with excitement and optimism. Service stations came with the motor way and the legend of the transport cafe was born. Of course, the service station has diversified greatly. But whether it ' s an English-cooked breakfast or a coffee and a sandwich, one thing has remained the same：the prices.

【答案解析】

Q22. What does the speaker say about the first motor car?

[参考答案] B

[解题技巧]选项 A 是它配备有橡胶轮胎，选项 B 是它制造于19世纪末，选项 C是它被皇家购买，选项 D是它由英国工程师设计。由选项可知, 此题应与某物有关。

[答案详解]短文第一句话提到第一辆汽车制造于 1885 年，是19世纪末期。故选 B。到 1905年汽车才有橡胶轮胎，选项 A 错误。它被皇室和有钱人购买，不只是皇室购买，选项 C错误。它由德国工程师设计，选项 D错误。

Q23. What was the problem with the early cars in Britain?

[参考答案] D

[解题技巧]选项 A 是它们消耗许多汽油，选项 B 是它们只能载两个人，选项 C 是它们很难驾驶，选项 D 是它们经常出故障。由选项可知，此题应与汽车有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到没有加油泵和汽车修理厂, 所以开车的人不得不自己频繁维修，选项 A错误，故选 D。因为短文中提到司机要自己频繁修理，说明它时常出故障。短文中说最早的汽车只有两个座位，没有说只能载两个人，选项 B 错误。选项 C 未提及。

Q24. Why did Henry Ford' s Model T cars cost less?

[参考答案]A

[解题技巧]选项 A是它们由流水作业线生产，选项 B是它们由廉价的材料生产，选项 C 是它们以英国车为模型制成，选项 D 是生产它们是为了日常使用。由选项可知，此题应与汽车生产有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到福特车花费少是因为它由流水作业线生产。故选 A。其他选项未提及。

Q25. What do we learn about the Preston Bypass?

[参考答案] C

[解题技巧]选项 A 是它在全世界制造了新闻，选项 B 是它为皇室家庭制造，选项 C是它开辟了汽车旅行的新时代，选项 D 是它吸引了许多驾车旅行的人。由选项可知, 此题应与某物的意义有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到普勒斯顿道路开辟了汽车旅行的新时代。故选 C。其他选项均未提及。