答案解析
36 c 该题问的是：根据短文，在狂欢节，里约热内卢人下列的事中哪一种不做?
第二段的最后提到“许多人都忘记了吃饭和睡觉”。因此，里约热内卢人在这个日子里，更不可能去大吃大喝。
37 B 该题问的是：狂欢节有多长?第一段说到狂欢节从2月20日开始。第二段说到此后6天有各种各样的活动。可见，总共是7天，即整整一个星期。
38 A “centrepiece”是“核心部分”的意思。因此A是最合适的。
39 c 第三段的第一句提到了Bob Nadkami是英国人，这就排斥了A和D.该句还说到此人是因为喜欢狂欢节来到巴西并在里约热内卢定居，并不是来玩一玩的，这就排斥了B.
40 B 该题问的是：下面的哪一种说法是错误的?B说的是：狂欢节本来是巴西人的传统。最后一段说到“狂欢节”起源于古罗马。因此B的说法是错误的。
The National Education Association claims，“The school bus is a mirror of the community.”They further add that，unfortunately，what appears on the exterior(外部)does not always reflectthe reality of a chosen community.They are right.and 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 A1thouse Bus Company has been Liesl’s bus driver since kindergarten Last year when Liesl’s family moved to Parkesburg，knowing her bus went by her new residence，she requested to ride the same bus.
This year Lieslis a senior and will enjoy her last year riding the bus.She says.“It s 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 you’re 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
Bmce Hardy has been making Octorara students feel special since 1975.This year he will celebrate 30 years working for Althouse Bus Transportation.Company President，Larry Althouse acknowledges Bruce Hardy’s outstanding record.“Yon do not come by employees like Bruce these days;he has never missed a day of work and has a perfect driving record.Recognized in 2000 by the Pennsylvania School Bus Association for driving 350，000 accident free miles，HardY’s reputation is made further evident through the relationships he has made with the students that ride his bus.”
Althouse further added.“Althouse Bus Transportation was established 70 years ago and has been providing quality transportation ever since.My grandfather started the business with one bus A1thouse Bus Transportation is delighted to have the opportunity to bring distinctive and safe service to our local sch001 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.Liesl’s mother Carol also enjoys fond memories of riding Bruce Hardy’s bus to the Octorara School District.
41 The word“mirror”in the first line could be best replaced by
A “vehicle”
B “device”
C “company”
D “reflection”
42 How long has Bruce Hardy been working for Althouse Bus Transportation?
A For 30 years.
B For 70 years
C Since 1ast year.
D Since 2000.
43 Which of the following statements is NOT true of Bruce Hardy?
A He is cool.
B He is a good friend.
C He is impatient
D He has driven 350.000 accident free miles.
44 Who founded Althouse Bus Transportation?
A Larry Althouse.
B Althouse’s grandfather.
C Liesl’s mother.
D Ashley Batista.
45 What has Althouse Bus Transportation been mainly aiming at?
A Making as much money as possible.
B Building up its fame
C Developing its business.
D Providing the local community with quality service.