With more and more cars on the road, traffic jams are inevitable. Traffic jams can lead to increased accidents as there are more cars, with more people trying to get to their destination, all the while getting worse. Although it's impossible to avoid traffic jams altogether, there are some tips you can follow to reduce the amount of time on the road.

Check for traffic jams before you leave. You can listen to the radio for traffic news, or check on the Internet to get up-to-minute information on traffic. If the route you want to take is heavy with traffic, you can choose another.

Look for a different route permanently. Most traffic jams occur on busy roads. Using country roads could see you avoiding a lot of traffic. Although the distance you may have to travel is further, it can work out quicker.

Set your car radio to receive traffic bulletins. Many new car stereo systems (汽车音响系统) are equipped with a radio system by which you can hear the traffic channel. This way you can get the latest traffic information and change your journey if necessary.

_____. Most traffic jams usually occur during rush hour, so try to avoid this time period if possible. Some jobs offer flexible working hours so that you can travel to work outside of rush hour. Some jobs even allow you to work at home so as to avoid commuting altogether. Ask your manager to see what you can do if traffic is a problem for you.

Use public transport alternatives where available. The easiest way to avoid traffic jams is to take buses or the underground instead of driving your own car. Not only will you avoid traffic jams but you will most likely be saving money as the cost of motoring rises.

1.The underlined word ''inevitable'' in Paragraph 1 probably means _____.

A. hard to accept

B. impossible to avoid

C. getting less serious

D. seen everywhere

2.The author wrote the text in order to _____.

A. explain why there are traffic jams

B. tell us the negative effects of traffic jams

C. tell us what we can do on the road

D. tell us how to save time on the road

3.To get the latest traffic information, you could do the following EXCEPT _____.

A. surfing the Internet

B. listening to the radio for traffic news

C. listening to the traffic channel

D. turning to other drivers for information

4.Which of the following can be put in the blank in the text?

A. Choose a job that has flexible working hours

B. Try traveling at different time

C. Make friends with your manager

D. Work from home

When people have different ideas or needs, conflicts (冲突) may happen. Naomi Drew, the writer of The Kids’ Guide to Working Out Conflicts: How to Keep Cool, Stay Safe, and Get Along, gives kids some helpful advice on getting on with friends.

Q1: A friend of mine often plays with our friends, but he has never invited me. What can I do?

A1: If a friend does something you don’t like, don’t be afraid to talk to him. Don’t be angry with him. Try to make him understand your feelings so that you can work through it together.

Q2: My friend is rude to other people. She said if I didn’t act(表现)like her, she would stop being my friend.

A2:Never “sell out” just to follow one friend. Do what you believe is right, and you can even find some new friends.

Q3: My friend and I argue (争论)a lot. Although we’ll be friends again soon, I don’t like it. What should I do?

A3:“Winning an argument”isn’t always worth (值得) it. Next time when you argue, let your friend“win”if the thing is not important to you. If you give in (让步) a little, so may your friend. And remember, probably your friend isn’t wrong. He or she just sees things differently.

1.What is Naomi Drew?

A. A guide. B. A teacher.

C. A writer. D. A doctor.

2.What’s the advice for Q1?

A. To have a talk.

B. To find a friend.

C. To smile often.

D. To understand others.

3.What do the underlined words “sell out” in A2 mean in Chinese?

A. 大动肝火 B. 有始无终

C. 有求必应 D. 背弃原则

4.Which of the following is Naomi Drew’s idea?

A. See things differently from others.

B. It’s impossible to win every argument.

C. Winning isn’t everything, but it sure is nice.

D. It’s OK to give in when two argue on something small.

5.All of the questions are about conflicts between ______.

A. friends

B. classmates

C. children and parents

D. students and teachers

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