A small but shining silver lining: The corona-virus has quickened the change to pedal power in Europe. The German Cycling Association (ADFC) reports that Germans across the country are spending twice as much time biking as they were before the COVID-19. There is a growing demand for bikes and shared-bikes, and now even shortages throughout bicycle supply chain. For bike shops it’s an unexpected increase.
In unimagined numbers, bikes are starting to take the place of cars in our cities. It has increased 930 miles of new bike lanes in Europe. Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands are pioneering fast lanes for riders. “Pop-up lanes” are being used for bikes in Berlin and Paris; Rome has painted new bike lanes, in each case taking away lanes from cars.
Women riders are reportedly another big factor in the biking transformation. E-bikes are, too. E-bikes use an onboard battery to boost power when the rider is going up a hill, or just needs a rest. E-bikes have removed “the sweat factor.” Who wants to show up to work or a party sweaty?
The European Cyclists’ Federation states that bikes are also strongly supported by European governments to cut carbon and increase the quality of their cities. European countries provide direct financial support for cyclists. At the end of April, France announced a 20 million Euro plan to promote cycling after the end of the lockdown. The plan includes 50 Euro vouchers for the repair of a bike. Italy worked on a regulation for Covid recovery, by means of which 120 million Euro was set aside to cover 70% and up to 500 Euro of the price of conventional, muscle-powered and electric bikes.
【小题1】What is the passage mainly about?A.The popularity of bicycles in Europe. | B.The preference for bicycles globally. |
C.The impact of the pandemic on people’s life. | D.The change in choice on public transportation. |
A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five. |
A.More women in Europe go to work by bike than men. |
B.Europeans choose bikes mainly for financial support. |
C.E-bikes become popular because of Europeans’ laziness. |
D.Measures have been taken to encourage Europeans to use bikes. |
A.A guidebook. | B.A newspaper. | C.A science report. | D.A business plan. |
Position: Home>Book A Trip> Tips for Arriving by Air: 1.According to the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the French Republic, starting from December 1, 2020, all Chinese and foreign passengers flying from France to China are required to conduct the sampling and testing of a nucleic acid test and an IgM anti-body test at testing institutions in France within 2 days before boarding. They must obtain the certificates of negative results of both tests issued by the organizations to apply for the green health declaration code with the “HS" mark or “HDC" mark from the local Embassy of China in France. Please visit the official Embassy website at http://www.amb-chine.fr/chn/zgzfg/zgsg/lsb/t1835249.htm for further details. To avoid any delay on your trip, please be sure to keep a close eye on the local requirements prior to your flight departure. Thank you for your understanding and support! 2. Starting from November 16,2020,China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines will suspend transit services of passengers originating from Africa, Argentina, and India passing by a third country to China. 3.Passengers transiting by way of a third country please pay particular attention to the specific visa requirements of the transiting country. Select A Flight |
A.Take two nucleic acid tests. |
B.Visit the official Embassy website. |
C.Pay attention to the local requirements upon arriving. |
D.Have the green health declaration code with the "HS" or "HDC" mark. |
A.They are not allowed to fly to Shanghai. |
B.They must hold a specific visa to enter China. |
C.They must first fly to France and then go on flying to Shanghai. |
D.Shanghai Airline won't fly them if they are not taking a direct flight. |
A.The one on Sunday. | B.The one on Monday. |
C.The one on Wednesday. | D.The one on Friday |
The World’s Most Impressive Subways
The Tokyo Metro And Toei Lines
The Tokyo Metro and Toei lines that compose Tokyo’s massive subway system carry almost 8 million people each day, making it the busiest system in the world. The system is famous for its oshiya—literally, “pusher”—who pushes passengers into crowded subway cars so the doors can. close. And you think your ride is hell.
The Moscow Metro
The Moscow Metro has some of the most beautiful stations in the world. The best of them were built during the Stalinist era and feature beautiful lamps, marble moldings (大理石装饰) and fantastic wall paintings. With more than 7 million riders a day, keeping all that marble clean has got to be a burden.
The Hong Kong MTR
The Hong Kong MTR has the distinction of being one of the few subway systems in the world that actually turns a profit. It’s privately owned and uses real estate (房地产) development along its tracks to increase income and ridership. It also introduced “Octopus cards” that allow people to not only pay their fares electronically, but buy things at convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants and even parking meters. It’s estimated that 95% of all adults in Hong Kong own an Octopus card.
Shanghai Metro
Shanghai is the third city in China to build a metro system, and it has become the country’s largest in the 12 years since it opened. Shanghai Metro has 142 miles of track and plans to add another 180 miles within five years. By that point, it would be three times larger than Chicago “L”. The system carries about 2. 18 million people a day.
The London Metro
Londoners call their subway the Underground, even though 55 percent of it lies above ground. No matter when you access the oldest public transportation system in the world, you can call it anything you like. Trains started in 1863 and they’ve been running ever since. Some 3 million people ride each day, every one of them remembering to “Mind the gap”.
【小题1】Which of the following can provide the riders with some wonderful decorations at the stations?A.The Moscow Metro. | B.The Tokyo Metro and Toei Lines |
C.The London Metro. | D.The Hong Kong MTR. |
A.the Tokyo Metro and Toei Lines | B.the Moscow Metro |
C.the Hong Kong MTR | D.the London Metro |
A.carries the most people each day | B.is the world’s largest |
C.is the busiest in the world | D.may be larger than the Chicago Subway in the future |
A.It has become the country’s largest subway since it opened. |
B.It is not owned by the government |
C.It carries the most people every day. |
D.It is the busiest system in the world. |
A.development | B.features | C.background | D.system |
Sales of electric vehicles(EVs)grew by 40 percent last year worldwide. In the US, nearly a third of drivers want their next car to be electric. Almost 100 pure-electric vehicles are set to be launched by the end of 2024. Many manufacturers, including GM, Jeep, and Volvo, have promised to offer fully electric lists before this decade is done.
Though some EVs are still eye-wateringly expensive, plenty of other EVs are even more affordable. When assessing the cost of an EV, keep in mind that many states offer additional buying payment if you're switching to an electric vehicle. Some models will even qualify you for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500. Then there are the long-term savings. A typical EV owner spends less than a traditional car owner on vehicle services. One reason is that EVs don't have transmissions or clutches, two of the costliest parts to repair.
EVs go without the classic vroom(加速时发出的呜呜声)we expect to hear when we floor it. That quietness can catch pedestrians off guard and strikes some drivers as terrible. That's why several electric automakers have turned to sound designers to copy these desired engine noises.
You can run an electric car through a car wash without worry. The water will not damage any of the electrical components or the battery because these systems are specially sealed to prevent water entry. What you do need to watch out for, however, is extreme cold or heat. Both will affect the battery and reduce an EV's range.
While EVs produce far fewer emissions than conventional cars do, they aren't without environmental influence. Coal is still burned to create the electricity that charges them. And EV production is emission intensive(密集排放型). So power systems need to become carbon-free and EV batteries need to fully become recyclable before EVs can be truly emission-free.
【小题1】What can we know about EVs from Paragraph 1?A.Their trend is uncertain. | B.Their future is promising. |
C.Their producers are declining. | D.Their purest ones are launched. |
A.Lack of expensive parts. | B.Long-term free repair fees |
C.The government's support. | D.The additional buying payment. |
A.Quiet passers-by. | B.The water damage. |
C.The extreme temperature | D.Batteries' short life. |
A.Recyclable Electrical Vehicles Win Markets |
B.Driving Electrical Vehicles Will Be Common |
C.Electrical Vehicles Are Within Reach in the US |
D.Keep Current with Facts About Electric Vehicles |
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