单选题John Preston was tired（）living in east London, in which he had moved after his wife's death.AtoBofCatDfor
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John Preston was tired（）living in east London, in which he had moved after his wife's death.
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The residents of 24 Acacia Grove were dissatisfied with the condition of the property, so John Preston called a meeting to discuss things last week. At the meeting John suggested setting up a residents’ committee. Everyone was so worried and angry about the agent’s inactivity that they agreed, and they elected John as chairman of the committee. Many residents said that they were tired of telephoning the agent and tired of complaining about the flats. Although the agent was responsible for the flats, they thought that he didn’t do enough. Therefore John was asked to write to the agent and say that they were disappointed with the management of the flats.The next service payment was due at the end of the month. However, they agreed not to pay it until they were happy with the plans to improve the property. They decided to tell the agent that he must start the work within one month. They all went away very pleased with themselves.1.Why did John Preston call a meeting last week?A.Because the residents were dissatisfied with the presents’ committee.B.Because the residents were dissatisfied with the bad management of the flats.C.Because some residents requested to change the present residents’ committee. E. Because he wanted to become chairman of the committee.2.Who elected John as chairman of the committee?A.The agentB.the residentsC.the committeeD.Acacia Grove3.What does the word “inactivity”mean in the thrid sentence in Para.1？“inactivity”A.weaknessB.ProgressC.StateD.Lace of actions4.What does the word “due” mean in the first sentence in Para.2？A.to be paidB. ProperC. OwedD. large5.When did they agree to pay the next service payment?A.at the end of the monthB.Within one monthC.When they were happy with the plans to improve the property.D.The agent would tell them.
At last he got home, ________ and _______. A.tired, hungrilyB.tiring, hungryC.tired, hungryD.tiring, hungrily
John has a good sense of humor,he often tells stories ____. A.what people laugh atB.that people laugh atC.which people laughD. at what people laugh at
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John Preston lives in a flat in north London.He moved there after his wife died four years ago to be closer to his daughter’s family, and because his big detached house and garden were too much work for him as he got older.It' s easier in the flat because the letting agent does everything that needs doing.The agent has had the roof repaired and got the gutter replaced.but at the moment John is not satisfied because the window frames need painting and the garden looks neglected.The agenthad the windows painted two years ago, but the painters didn’t do it very well, so they need doing again.John pays over E 1,500 a year for service and maintenance, and he thinks that it's not good enough because the flats look shabby and a lot of things need repairingHis daughter, June, and her husband.Peter, on the other hand, have to do everything themselves or find builders to do it.They live in a large seai-detached house further out from the center of London than John but they are still near enough to see hin often.They live in the suburbs with a nice garden where their children play.They noved there four years ago to have aore space.The only drawback is that June s husband has to commute into the centre of London every day, but, overall they are happy with their decision.When they bought the house a lot needed doing to it and it still does.June says, We have a list of things to do as long as your arm- the roof needs repairing and the chimney needs mending.The bedrooms need decorating and we haven t had the broken windowpanes replaced yet in the conservatory.we need to fix the gate and repair the path- it looks dreadful when you arrive.”(判断正误)26.John lives in the center of London.()27.The agent hasn't done anything to John's flat()28.June and Pete live near to John.()29.There are broken windowpanes in the conservatory()30.The front of the house is in a good state.()
East London has traditional ly been an area which has attracted immigrants.The chance to find jobs in London has led to immigrants from many different parts of the world living there.Also, because it was the home of London s docks, it was easy for people to get there by ship.One famous bui lding in Brick Lane has been a church, a synagogue and is now a mosque Nowadays this part of London, which is known as the East End.is home to people from many different parts of the world.including Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.This means that there are many shops and restaurants selling ethnic food.In the past the East End was one of the poorest parts of London, but now it is becoming more fashionable and house prices are rising rapidly.This is because many people want to live near to where they work in the centre of the city.Also improved transport links to both other parts of London and to other countries via the Channel Tunnel train station and Dock lands Airport have attracted more people to the area.21.East London has()A.has never been a home for immigrantsB.has recently become a home for immigrantsC.has always been a home for immigrants22.Immigrants are attracted by()A.low house pricesB.jobsC.ethnic food23.London s docks were()A.easy to reach by planeB.mainly in East LondonC.a good place to find work24.East London()A.is a cheap place to liveB.has never been a cheap place to live inC.ued to be a cheap place to live in25.House prices are rising rapidly because()A.it has good transport links and more people want to live there near the center of LondonB.there are lots of jobs in East LondonC.there are lots of good shops and restaurants
Francis Preston Blair Jr. , ______ born in Kentucky, lived and practiced law in Missouri.A. wasB. althoughC. he wasD. who he was
Text l Cycling in London is less pleasant than in many European cities.Main roads teem with lorries;winding back streets are hard Lo navigate.The number of bicycle journeys has nonetheless doubled since 2000.Nationally,just 2qo pedal to work.In Hackney,in London's East End,fully 9%do.But only 2%of women cycle to work in London,compared with 5%of men.Blacks and other ethnic minorities are reluctant to do it,too.Bori6 Johnson,London's mayor,oversaw the introduction of a bike-hiring scheme,which was started by his predecessor but quickly became known as the"Boris bike".He pushed for bright blue cycle paths on some busy roads.But the new cycle highways are far more ambitious and permanent.One will run east-west through the City and the West End.Another will run two miles from Elephant and Castle in the south to Farringdon in north London.Four existinE;routes will also be improved,while around 30 0f the city's busiest junctions wiU be made a bit less dangerous.The new superhighways ought io be much safer than London's existing cycle lanes.A raised pavement will keep cyclists away from cars and lorries.Junctions will be redesigned and some parking bays-including a rew for the disabled-will be removed.Cars will be prevented from turning down certain streets.Similar schemes exist elsewhere:since 2007 around 30 miles of protected cycle lanes have been created in New York.In Amsterdam,where lanes have existed for decades,old people and women are far more inclined to cycle.Greens have long lobbied for cycle paths on the grounds that movin8 people out of cars cuts air poUution.A series of highly publicised accidents,including one involving a newspaper journalist,and several deaths in the city have also put pressure on the mayor to make London safer.And the social transformation of the capital has encouraged officials to smile on cyclists.The population of inner London is rebounding as affluenL folk move in.The new inhabitants want cleaner streets and fewer cars,which are viewed as suburban.Cycling was once a means of transport for the poor.But it has become an imporlant marker of an affluent world city,argues Isabel Dedring,the deputy mayor for transport."There's more pressure on cities to be nice places to live,"she says.Which of the following is true about Boris Johnson?A.He initiated a bike-hiring scheme called"Boris bike".B.He made great effort to build infrastrucLure for cycling.C.He is a man with strong ambition and great perseverance.D.He supervised the construction of the new cycle highway.
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Do you know if Mrs. Brown is still living in London?（）AYes, she is.BYes, it is.CYes, they are.DYes, he is.
He is trying to find a new way to（）a living. Which of the following is not correctAgetBearnCtakeDmake
He is trying to find a new way to（）a living. Which of the following is not correctA、getB、earnC、takeD、make
John Preston was tired（）living in east London, in which he had moved after his wife's death.A、toB、ofC、atD、for
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