On our way to the house, it was raining 56． hard that we couldn’t help wondering how long it would take 57．(get) there. It was in the middle of Pearl City.

We were first greeted with the barking by a pack 58． dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters 59． had great experience with caring for these animals. Our hosts shared many of their experiences and 60．(recommend) wonderful places to eat, shop, and visit. For breakfast, we were able to eat papaya(木瓜) and other fruits from their trees in the backyard.

When they were free from work, they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting 61．(compete) to watch, together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many 62．(tradition) stories about Hawaii that were 63．(huge) popular with tourists. On the last day of our week-long stay, we 64．(invite) to attend a private concert on a beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars, 65．(listen) to musicians and meeting interesting locals.

Buckingham Palace

It is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II in London. The architectural core of Buckingham Palace is the former Buckingham House，built in 1703. You can visit the state rooms from August to October when the Queen is on holiday. It is one of the world’s most familiar buildings. It has 775 rooms. During the summer the famous Changing of the Guards takes place at the front of the palace at 11:30 and is a popular event for visitors to the capital.

Big Ben and Westminster Palace

It is one of London’s best-known landmarks. Big lien is the name of the clock inside the Clock Tower. It lies at the north-eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Westminster Palace is one of the largest parliaments in the world. It was built between 1840 and 1880.

The Tower of London

The Tower of London is a historical monument in Central London on the north bank of the river Thames. It was founded by William the Conqueror. It was a palace and a prison (for Queen Elizabeth I for example).There you can see strange guards called “the Beefeaters”. Since the beginning of the 14th century, the Tower of London has been the home of the world famous British Crown Jewels-they are a must of your visit!

Trafalgar Square

It was named in 1835 to give honour to the memory of the British victory over the French at Trafalgar in 1805. There is a huge statue of Admiral Nelson (the British hero killed during the battle) in the middle of the square. It is a popular tourist attraction with the four lion statues.

136．Which has the second longest history?

A．Trafalgar Square.                                       B．The Tower of London.

C．Westminster Palace.                                   D．Buckingham House.

137．What is The Tower of London noted for in the world?

A．Its strange guards.                                      B．Its British Crown Jewels.

C．Its founder.                                               D．Its geographical site.

138．Why was Trafalgar Square built?

A．A battle happened here.                              B．It could be good for tourism.

C．Admiral Nelson was horn here.                    D．Four lion statues had been built.

    The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ( the Hall of Fame for short ) is a fantastic destination for everyone from lifelong basketball fans to families with children who are just beginning to explore the world's most popular sport. Each year, several thousand visitors crowd into this birthplace of basket-ball.

Dates and Hours of Operation

The Hall of Fame is open Wednesday through Sunday from late November through March 31 and daily the rest of the year. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Friday through Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Because it may close for private functions, it is wise to confirm hours of operation ahead of your visit. Just call 1-877-466-6752.

Ticket Information

Admission to the Hall of Fame (as of 2019) is $24 for people aged over 16, $16 for youths aged from 5 to 16 and free for children under age 5. Since the number of visitors is limited each day, you are advised to make a reservation in advance. For more information, please call 1-877-466-6831.

Travelling from All Directions

The Hall of Fame is conveniently located (位于) within driving distance from Boston (in the east), Albany (in the west), Vermont (in the north) and New York (in the south) and is right off of MA Route 91. For those who prefer to travel by air, the museum is not far from Logan International Airport and Bradley International Airport. For more information about the transportation, call 1-877-446-6755.

A Friendly Reminder

1 No food and beverage inside of the hall.

2 Backpacks and any large bags are not permitted inside of the hall unless needed for medical reasons.

3 If you wish to participate in shooting on Center Court, please wear appropriate footwear. Also, contests of any kind and half court shots are not allowed for everyone's safety.

4 For anything you don't know for sure, call 413-781-6500.

173．When can visitors visit the Hall of Fame?

A．At 11:00 a.m., Monday, Nov. 30^th.

B．At 3:00 p.m., Friday, Mar. 12^th.

C．At 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Apr.1st.

D．At 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20^th.

174．What is the purpose of the fourth paragraph of the text?

A．To tell about the location of the Hall of Fame.

B．To introduce several cities near the Hall of Fame.

C．To stress the easy accessibility to the Hall of Fame.

D．To encourage people to reach the Hall of Fame by car.

175．What are visitors advised to do in the Hall of Fame?

A．Join in shooting contests on Center Court.

B．Take some snacks in case they are hungry

C．Take care of their backpacks during the visit

D．Wear suitable shoes if they want to try shooting.

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I have many goals. The most important one is to travel around the world and I am trying my best to make it come true. The reason is 1 ． our world is so fantastic that I want to explore it. There are so many different things in the world 2 ． (experience). While 3 ． (travel), I can learn different languages and make friends with the local people. I believe I can achieve my dream.

The good news is that more people bought electric cars in 2020. The bad news is that SUVs continued to grow in popularity, too. The fall in oil consumption due to the first trend was completely cancelled out by the second, say Laura Cozzi and Apostolos Petropoulos at the International Energy Agency (IEA) in France.

The growing popularity of SUVs is making it even harder to cut carbon dioxide emissions （排放） and meet climate goals. “Policy-makers need to find ways to persuade consumers to choose smaller and more efficient cars,” says Petropoulos.

Oil consumption by conventional cars – not including SUVs – is estimated to have fallen 10 percent in 2020, or by more than 1.8 million barrels （桶） a day, Cozzi and Petropoulos say in a commentary published by the IEA on 15 January. Most of this fall was due to reduced travel and is likely to be temporary.

But a small part of the drop, around 40,000 barrels a day, was as a result of the increased share of electric vehicles (EVs). “We have seen a skyrocketing of global electric car sales in 2020,” says Petropoulos. Unfortunately, the number of SUVs increased as well. While overall car sales fell in 2020, 42 percent of buyers chose SUVs, up around three percentage points from 2019.

Globally, there are now more than 280 million SUVs being driven, up from fewer than 50 million in 2010. On average, SUVs consume 20 percent more energy per kilometre than a medium-sized car.

The increase in SUVs in 2020 led to a rise in oil consumption that cancelled out the effect of electric cars, says Petropoulos. Much the same is true over the past decade. Between 2010 and 2020, global CO2 emissions from conventional cars fell by nearly 350 megatonnes, due to factors such as fuel efficiency improvements as well as the switch to electric cars. Emissions from SUVs rose by more than 500 megatonnes.

“While the growth in EVs is encouraging, the increase in SUVs is heart-breaking,” says Glen Peters at the CICERO climate research centre in Norway.

There are many reasons for the growing popularity of SUVs, says Petropoulos. Rising prosperity （繁荣） in many countries means more people are able to afford them, for instance. Some people see them as a symbol of social position. SUVs are also heavily advertised by car-makers, he says, whose profits are higher on these vehicles.

There are now some electric SUVs available. “Hopefully, in time, you will see electric vehicles entering the SUV market,” says Peters.

Even if it happens, switching to electric SUVs isn’t an ideal solution. Due to their size and bigger batteries, it takes more resources to build electric SUVs, and they consume around 15 percent more electricity. Higher electricity demand makes it harder to green the electricity supply.

1 ． Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A ． The SUVs driven in 2019 reached up to 280 million.

B ． Electric cars appeared a sharp decline in sales in 2020.

C ． Buyers of SUVs in 2020 increased 42 percent than those in 2019.

D ． Global SUVs being driven now are over five times as many as those in 2010.

2 ． From the increase of SUVs, we can infer ________.

A ． it could have harmful consequences for the air quality

B ． the oil consumption will increase and the price will fall

C ． people all over the world are getting wealthier than before

D ． the car-makers think it’s unnecessary to advertise any more

3 ． What can we conclude from the passage?

A ． The purchases of SUVs should be reduced.

B ． The SUVs should be discontinued immediately.

C ． The awareness of using electric cars needs to be improved.

D ． Increasing electric cars can solve the problem of oil consumption.

4 ． What’s the author’s attitude to electric SUVs?

A ． Unconcerned. B ． Disapproving.

C ． Supportive. D ． Uncertain.