rich people rode horses, Momand went horseback riding every day. When he saw that rich people had servants, Momand and his wife also hired a servant and gave big parties for their new neighbours.

　　　It was like a race, but one could never finish this race because one was always trying to keep up. The race ended for Momand and his wife when they could no longer pay for their new way of life. They moved back to an apartment in New York City.

　　　Momand looked around him and noticed that many people do things just to keep up with rich lifestyle of their neighbours. He saw the funny side of it and started to write a series of short stories. He called it 'Keeping up with the Joneses' because 'Jones' is a very common name in the United States. 'Keeping up with the Joneses' came to mean keeping up with rich lifestyle of the people around you. Momand's series appeared in different newspapers across the country for over 28 years.

　　　People never seem to get tired of keeping up with the Joneses. And there are 'Jonses' in every city of the world. But one must get tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses because no matter what one does, Mr. Jones always seems to be ahead.

　　　18．Some people want to keep up with the Joneses because they _____.

　　　A．want to be as rich as their neighbors

　　　B．want others to know or to think that they are rich

　　　C．don't want others to know they are rich

　　　D．want to be happy

　　　19．It can be inferred (推断) from the story that rich people like to _____.

　　　A．live outside New York City B．live in New York city

　　　C．live in apartments D．have many neighbors

　　　20．Arthur Momand used the name "Jones" in his series of short stories because "Jones" is _____.

　　　A．an important name B．a popular name in the United States

　　　C．his neighbor's name D．not a good name

　　　21．According to the writer, it is _____ to keep up with the Joneses.

　　　A．correct B．interesting

　　　C．impossible D．good

　　　Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so many more.

　　　There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you'll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas where they live.

　　　When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode （方式） of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.

　　　There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.

　　　A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.

　　　22．Driving in a car on Gold Coast is not suggested because ______.

　　　A．you will break the traffic rules

　　　B．you can't enjoy the beautiful scenery well

　　　C．you will cause much noise

　　　D．you can't drive into some parks

　　　23．The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that ______.

　　　A．it is a good way to do sunbathing

　　　B．it is a cheap way of traveling

　　　C．you can get a clearer sight of animals

　　　D．you can take photos of animals

　　　24．What' s the author's attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast?

　　　A．He doesn't like this way of traveling.

　　　B．He thinks it is a personal choice.

　　　C．He supports it very much.

　　　D．He thinks it is only good for adults.

　　　25．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?

　　　A．How to hire bikes on Gold Coast.

B．What kinds of bikes there are in stores.