理工类A级：阅读理解More Than a Ride to School
The National Education Association claims."The school bus is a mirror of the community."They further add that，unfortunately， what appears on the exterior does not always reflect the reality of a chosen community.They are right——sometimes it reflects more！ Just ask Liesl Denson. Riding the school bus has been more than a ride to school for Liesl.
Bruce Hardy.school bus driver for Althouse BUS Company has been Liesls bus driver since kindergarten.Last year when Liesls family moved to Parkesburg，knowing her bus went by her new residence.she requested to ride the same bus
This year Liesl is a senior and will enjoy her last year riding the bus.She says，"Its been a great ride so far！ My bus driver is so cool and has always been a good friend and a good listener.Sometimes when youre a child adults do not think that what you have to say is important.Mr.Hardy always listens to what you have to say and makes you feel important.Her friends Ashley Batista and Amanda Wolfe agree.
Bruce Hardy has been making Octorara students feel special since 1975. This year he will celebrate 30 years working for Althouse Bus Company，Larry Althouse，president of the company， acknowledges Bruce Hardys outstanding record："You do not come by employees like Bruce these days. He has never missed a day of work and has a perfect driving record.He was recognized in 2000 by the Pennsylvania School Bus Association for driving 350，000 accident free miles.Hardys reputation is made further evident through the relationships he has made with the students that ride his bus."
Althouse further adds，Althouse Bus Company was established 70 years ago and has been providing quality transportation ever since.My grandfather started the business with one bus. Althouse Bus Company is delighted to have the opportunity to bring distinctive and safe service to our local school and community and looks forward to continuing to provide quality service for many more years to come.
Three generations of business is not all the company has enjoyed.Thanks to drivers like Bruce Hardy，they have been building relationships through generations，Liesls mother Carol also enjoys fond memories of riding Bruce Hardys bus to the Octorara School District.
31 The word"mirrorin the first line could be best replaced by
E "vehicle".
F "device".
G "need"
H "reflection".
32 Bruce Hardy has been working with Althouse Bus Company
A for 30 years.
B for 70 years.
C since last year.
D since 2000
33 Which of the following statements is NOT true of Bruce Hardy?
A He is popular with his passengers.
B He has never missed a day of work.
C He is an impatient person
D He has driven 350.000 accident free miles.
34 Althouse Bus Company was founded by
A Larry Althouse.
B Althouses grandfather
C Liesls mother
D Ashley Batista.
35 Althouse Bus Company pays much attention to
A employing young drivers
B running quality schools.
C providing free driving lessons
D building sound relationships.
参考答案：
31 D mirror和reflection都有"反映"的意思。reflection的动词是reflect，在第一段中出现了两次。vehicle是"交通工具"，device是"装置"， need是"需要".
32 A 该题问的是：Bruce Hardy为Althouse公交公司工作了多少年了?第四段的第二句话是这么说的：今年，他要庆祝为AM.house公交公司工作30年。
33 c 该题问的是：下面的哪一种说法不符合Brice Hardy实际情况?A和B可见于第三段第二行。D可见于第四段的后半部分。c说的是：Bruce Hardy不耐心。第三段说到了Bruce Hardy是一个很好的听众，他总是听着你要说的话。可见，说Bruce Hardy不耐心不符合实际情况。
34 B 该题问的是：谁创立了Althouse公交公司?A说的是：Larry Althouse.Larry .Althouse是公司的总裁。B说的是：Althouse的祖父。倒数第二段有这样一句话：我(Althouse)的祖父开始经营时只有一辆公共汽车。可见，B是正确答案。
35 D 该题问的是：Althouse公交公司注重什么?A说的是：雇用年轻司机。B说的是：经营素质学校。C：提供免费驾驶课程。D：建立良好的关系。