题型:阅读理解 题类:常考题 难易度:普通
江苏省东台市2019-2020学年高一上学期英语期末考试试卷
As the summer travel season rolls in, prices at the gas pump are usually going in the wrong direction for our wallets. That's when drivers become more concerned about how to squeeze the most miles from their fuel dollars and keep their cars running their best. To help you stay in the know, here are some common questions that our auto-experts often get asked about gas mileage and related topics:
What if I need to carry stuff on my car's roof?
Carrying things on the roof hurts fuel economy. When tested a 2013 Honda Accord at a steady 65 mph①, it got 42 mpg② with nothing on the roof. Adding even an empty bike rack(架子)dropped the mileage by 5 mpg. And with two bikes on the roof, gas mileage dropped to 27mpg.
Does running the A/C① hurt fuel economy compared with opening the windows?
It depends on-how hard the air-conditioning system has to work. When we measured the fuel-economy difference, we found that fuel use with the A/C running went up with higher outside temperatures. At 55℃ F, there were unnoticeable differences. But when we measured again on days when the temperature was in the low 70s and high 80s, we got fewer miles per gallon with the A/C on.
How far can I go when my low-fuel warning light comes on?
There is no set rule, but most cars have a reserve of between 1 and 2 gallons of gas when the light goes on, or enough to travel about 40 miles or so at a moderate speed. To maximize those last couple of gallons, we suggest slowing down and maintaining a steady pace.
Can I improve gas mileage by installing a special air filter(过滤器)?
With modern cars, changing your air filter probably won't improve your fuel economy. When we tested a car to see whether a dirty air filter hurt its gas mileage because of reduced air intake, we found that the car's fuel economy wasn't hurt. The engine's computer automatically made up for the restricted airflow by reducing fuel use to maintain the right air/fuel proportion. We expect similar results from any air-filter change.
①mph: mile per hour
②mpg: mile per gallon
③A/C: air-conditioning
Shakespeare's Birthplace and Exhibition
Henley Street, Strafford-Upon-Auon Tel: 01789 204016
Shakespeare's Birthplace Was the childhood home of William Shakespeare. Take a step back in time and see what life was like for the young Shakespeare growing up in Stratford-Upon-Avon. The house has been exactly furnished, and includes both original and copy items similar to those which would have been there in the house when Shakespeare was a boy. Beautiful painted cloths hang on the walls, brightly colored fabrics fill the rooms and his father's glove workshop has been recreated. At the back of the house is a beautiful garden containing many plants,herbs and flowers mentioned in Shakespeare's plays.
The neighboring exhibition shows Shakespeare's life and focuses on many rare local items connected with him, as well as a copy of the first edition of his collected plays published in 1623.
Limited disabled access
Many restaurants close to Shakespeare's Birthplace
Town center parking
Gift shop
Allow at least 45 minutes to visit the house and the exhibition
Adult£6.70 Child £2.60 Family£15.00 | ||||||
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Monday--Saturday | 9:00 am | 5:30 pm | 10:00 am | 5:00 pm | 10:00 am | 4:00 pm |
Sunday | 9:30 am | 6:00 pm | 10:00 am | 5:30 pm | 10:30 am | 4:00 pm |
I was a very lucky girl.Many girls didn't know they could take part in or even be good at sports,but I never needed to be told that because I grew up with my grandmother who was a great Olympian.Even today,many girls need that extra nod in sports,but where can they get it?
Winners Never Quit by Mia Hamm This picture book is a great message about how important attitude is in sports.I especially love the main character who is a child.This makes little girls and boys find themselves in similarly frustrating situations.You will find yourself saying "Winners never quit" a lot after reading this book. | Wilma Unlimited by Kathleen Krull It's the true story of Wilma Rudolph, the African-American Olympian who, despite having polio(小儿麻痹)as a child, became the first American woman ever to win three gold medals at one Olympic Games.What did Wilma have in her corner?Not much more than great determination.This story is incredibly inspiring and the illustrations(插图)by David Diaz bring the amazing facts straight to your heart. |
Players In Pigtails by Shana Corey This book takes the story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and personalizes it for young readers.Many young girls who love sports more than princesses will like the main character and hopefully understand her desire to do what she loves. | Basketball Belles by Sue Macy This book is set in 189 the attractive illustrations by Matt Collins take readers back to that time.The author takes you back into that gymnasium and makes you see not only how amazing that first game was for those devoted women who played in it, but also how important it was to all the women that have played basketball ever since. |
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