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At one time in history has there been such a mass movement of people from the country side to the city as is happening now. By the year 2030, it's estimated that more than two thirds of the world's population will be living in cities, twice as many as today. This means that the problems faced by cities today —overcrowding, poor housing, unemployment, poverty and lack of food and water — will be twice bad, unless we find solutions soon.
Another serious issue is how to provide good transportation for the citizens. Many of the world's major cities are already struggling with out-of-date transport infrastructure(基本设施). How can they deal with the additional demands?
London is a good example. Its enlargement was made possible by the invention of the steam engine, which powered the world's first underground railway. But its transport systems are now hopelessly out-of-date and need urgent modernization. London's future success depends very much on developing better public transport.
Over a million people travel into central London every day from outside the city. They, and the people who live in London, want a public transport system that is efficient, safe and environmentally friendly. What they often get, however, falls far short of that ideal. Commuters complain about cost and pollution, while businesses worry about the problems their staff have in getting to work on time. Yet, the proportion of London households that own a car grew from just over 10 percent in the early 1950s to over 60 percent today.
As the city has become increasingly crowded and polluted, there has been a growing realization that action must be taken soon.
1.It is believed that ________.
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A.overpopulation causes the problems in cities
B.two thirds of the world's population are living in cities today
C.it isn't difficult to solve the problems faced by cities today
D.with fewer people, we would be free from problems
2.The pronoun “They ”(Line 2 Para 4) refers to ________.
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A.the London citizens
B.those who commute to London from other places
C.managers who are anxious about their staff getting to work
D.Passengers who make complaints
3.“Environmentally friendly ”( Line 2, Para 4) is closest in meaning to ________.
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A.cheap and convenient
B.fair to all passengers
C.like a friendly neighbor
D.pleasant and nonpolluting
4.________ of the households in London owned a car in the early 1950s.
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The management and staff are happy to welcome you and will do all they can to make your stay an
enjoyable one.
MEAL TIMES
Our overnight charge includes a continental-type breakfast.
Breakfast: 7:30-9:30 a. m.
Lunch: 12:00-2:00 p. m.
Afternoon tea: 4:00-5:30 p. m.
Dinner: 7:00-9:15 p. m.
Meals can be served in rooms at a small extra charge. We regret that meals cannot be served outside
these times.
Light refreshments including tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches, can be served in rooms between
10:00 a. m. and 11:00 p. m. except during the meal times listed above. Cold drinks are available in the room
refrigerator.
ROOM CLEANING
Please hang the appropriate sign on your door handle if you do not wish to be disturbed. It will be easier
for the maids if you can leave the room temporarily at any time between 9:30 a. m. and 4:00 p. m. VALUABLES
We are not responsible for the loss of money, jewellery, or other valuables unless they are kept in the
safe and signed for by the manager.
DEPARTURES
Please inform receptionists of your intended leaving before 9:30 a. m. of the day concerned and leave
the room by noon to allow for its preparation for incoming guests. If circumstances (情况) require, luggage
can be left in the charge of the hall porter.
A SPECIAL REQUEST
We would respectfully suggest that in consideration of the comfort of other guests, the volume of radios
and televisions should be turned down after 11:00 p. m.
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