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　　2016新课标卷2压轴卷
　　英语
　　第二部分  阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
　　第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）
　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
　　A
　　Sydney Trains is one of the most economical, reliable and convenient ways to travel throughout Sydney and its surrounds.
　　Our network, the NSW Trains Intercity, covers suburban Sydney and extends to the Hunter, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and South Coast regions.
　　The network is made up of several colour-coded lines. Trains from different lines can share the same platform, so check display screen and listen to announcements.
　　Ticket prices are generally based on the distance traveled. You can visit transportnsw. Info for details.
　　Getting to the City.
　　In Sydney, if you’re near a train station, you’re on your way to the city. Every rail line leads directly or indirectly to the City Circle. It’s the loop around the central business district of Sydney. Most City stations are underground so loot for the sign on street level.
　　Automatic ticket gates
　　Large stations have automatic gates for entry to, and exit from, the station. If you have an Opal card or a ticket which has a magnetic stripe you must use the automatic gates. You may use the wide gate for wheelchair, pram or luggage access. Station staff will assist you.
　　Night Ride buses
　　Most trains do not operate between midnight and 4:00 a.m. For your convenience a special Night Ride bus service is available between these hours on most Sydney suburban lines.
　　Track work
　　In order for the tracks to the maintained, we sometimes have to replace train with buses, particularly at weekends, Please check the track work section for the latest service alterations on your line.
　　21. To get more information about ticket pries, travellers had better________.
　　A. go to the City Circle                 B. visit a website
　　C. check display screen               D. listen to announcements
　　22. What service is offered to travelers in need at most big stations?
　　A. A free Opal card.
　　B. Earlier entry to the station.
　　C. Help from station workers.
　　D. A ticket with a magnetic stripe.
　　23. Which is the best convenient time to travel by Sydney Trains?
　　A. At midnight.                     B. On Sunday afternoon.
　　C. Between midnight and 4:00 a.m.   D. At 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
　　B
　　The world is filled with smart，educated and gifted people. We meet them every day. A few days ago，my car was not running well. I pulled it into a garage and the young mechanic fixed it in just a few minutes. He knew what was wrong by simply listening to the engine sound. I was amazed. The sad truth is that great talent is not enough.
　　I am constantly shocked at how little talented people earn. I heard the other day that less than 5 percent of Americans earn more than $100，000 a year. A business consultant who specializes in the medical trade told me how many doctors and dentists struggle financially. It was this business consultant who gave me the phrase，“They are one skill away from great wealth.”
　　There is an old saying that goes，“JOB means  ‘Just Over Broke’”.And unfortunately，I would say that the saying applies to millions of people. Because schools do not think financial intelligence is intelligence，most workers “live  within  their  means”.They work and they pay the bills. Instead I recommend that young people seek work for what they will learn，more than what they will earn.
　　When I ask the classes I teach，“How many of you can cook a better hamburger than McDonald's？” almost all the students raise their hands. I then ask，“So if most of you can cook a better hamburger，how come McDonald's makes more money than you？” The answer is obvious: McDonald's is excellent at business systems. The world is filled with talented poor peop