.By the 1950s, car ownership became the norm. Construction of the US interstate (洲际的) highway system began in 1956 and motel and restaurant chains popped up (突然出现) everywhere making long distance trips easier.Today, the US has the highest car ownership rate in the world. Only 8 percent of American homes have no car, according to the most recent US census.Though many college students don't own a car, most have access to one. On many of Hawkins' trips, they used a borrowed van.Hawkins' most memorable road trip took place over spring break. He and two friends drove from New York to New Orleans to volunteer, helping rebuild the city after Hurricane (风暴) Katrina hit it last July. They crossed the country in two days and slept in their car in church parking lots.Roberts' road trip to Canada last winter was even more eventful. Upon arriving in Montreal, they were lost in a blizzard and shivering in the -25° cold. To find their hotel, they turned on a laptop (笔记本电脑) and drove around in circles until they found a spot with wireless Internet coverage."1 know we should have planned better, but we're young. Now, when I see those guys I always say: 'Remember when we were lost in the snow storm!' I'll never forget that."

参考答案： D     答案解析：
1Which of the following words can best describe Hawkins' trip to New Orlends?
 A.Eventful.  B.Colorful.  C.Delightful.  D.Unforgettable,  
参考答案： A     答案解析：
2When did motels suddenly appear everywhere?
 A.After the work to build the interstate highway system started.  B.When driving trips became popular.  C.After many roads were paved.  D.After new cars were made.  
参考答案： C     答案解析：
3What will Hawkins do when he sees something interesting on a road trip?
 A.He will turn back.  B.He will drive around.  C.He will stop to explore.  D.He will stop exploring.  
参考答案： A     答案解析：
4CWho are road trip vacations especially popular with?
 A.College students who like to travel on wheels.  B.Teachers who have plenty of free time but little money  C.Volunteers who want to help rebuild New Orleans.  D.Americans who have no cars.  
参考答案： A     答案解析：
5The word "blizzard" in paragraph 12 could be best replaced by
 A.snow storm.  B.hurricane.  C.mist.  D.fog.   3、（三）Tightened Visa Regulations　According to South Korea's new visa regulations, native speakers of English in South Korea will be required to undergo criminal record checks, medical and drug tests, provide sealed academic transcripts (成绩单)and have their university diplomas inspected, The Korea Times has reported The tightened regulations will affect an estimated 17,000 foreigners that hold E-2 visas-specifically for foreign language teachers.The most controversial requirement is that English teachers residing (居住) outside South Korea will have to have an interview at a South Korean Embassy before taking up their teaching posts. For applicants living in remote areas in Canada, Australia or the US, this is an additional travel burden. Meanwhile, foreign teachers currently living in South Korea must leave the country after their one-year contracts and renew their visas by visiting a neighboring country and return without additional documentation (文件证据).The visa changes are a reaction to public concern about the suitability of some foreign teach

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