[单项选择]Many people prefer large cars, （　） large cars are safer than small ones.
A. think
B. to think
C. having thought
D. thinking

[单项选择]（）many people prefer coffee, he drinks tea as usual.
A. While
B. Besides
C. Because of
D. Except

[单项选择]Some people prefer classical music, but （）prefer rock music.
A. other
B. the other
C. an others
D. others

[单项选择]Some people prefer to remain anonymous when they call the police to report a crime.
A. undisturbed
B. unnoticed
C. unrecorded
D. unnamed

[单项选择]Some people prefer to drive without wearing a safety belt because they believe______.


A. the belt prevents them from escaping in an accident
B. they will be unable to think clearly in an accident
C. they will be caught when help comes
D. cars catch fire easily

[单项选择]How many cars are towed from the streets each year


A. Hundreds of thousands of cars.
B. Thirty million old cars.
C. One million junked cars.
D. Five million cars altogether.

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Passage Four
In the U.S., people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don’t know. This means a hostess may not seat a small group until a small table is available, even if a large one is. If you are sitting at a table with people you don’t know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will disturb them.
At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water before you order. You may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill.
Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.
Servings in restaurants are often large, too large for many people. If you can’t finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a "doggie bag". It
A. They take the food home with a doggie bag for their dogs.
B. They leave the food on the table and go away.
C. They take the food home with a doggie bag and enjoy the food later.
D. They ask the waitress or waiter to keep the food for them.

[单项选择]Many cars ______ this year so far.