第三篇
　　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 sch001 bus has been more than a ride to school for liesl.
　　bruce hardy， sch001 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 liesl is 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 ml
　　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 hardy's 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.hardy's 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.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 “need”。
　　d “reflection”。
　　42 bruce hardy has been working with althouse bus company
　　a for 30 years.
　　b for 70 years
　　c since last year.
　　d since 2000.
　　43 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.
　　44 althouse bus company was founded by
　　a larry althouse.
　　b althouse's grandfather.
　　c liels's mother.
　　d ashley batista.
　　45 althouse bus company pays much attention to
　　a employing young drivers
　　b running quality schools.
　　c providing free driving lessons.
　　d building sound relationships.