There are two ways of driving in the world: if the driver's seat is on the left and cars travel on the right side of the road, it is called "left-hand driving", as it is in China, while the other way of driving is called "right-hand driving", as it is in Britain. Nowadays, around 65% of the world's population drives on the right of the road, while the rest is used to driving on the left.

Though no one knows the exact reasons, it seems likely that people in ancient times travelled on the left of the road. Roman coins show pictures of horsemen passing on each other's right. And right-hand people generally got on a horse from the animal's left. Obviously, it's safer to do this at the left side of the road, and it makes sense(行得通)for the horse to be ridden on the left.

A change happened in the late 1700s. When Napoleon(拿破仑)conquered(攻占)nations, he forced them to travel on the right side of the road, which spread left-hand driving throughout Europe. However, Britain still stuck with the right-hand driving rule and countries which were part of the British Empire were made to follow. This is why India, Australia and the former British colonies(前英国殖民地)in Africa continue to drive on the left. One exception(例外)is Egypt, as that country was defeated(打败)by Napoleon before becoming part of the British Empire.

Some countries changed sides until modern times. Sweden only moved to driving on the right in 1967 and Iceland changed the following year. Ghana changed sides in 1974. On September 7, 2009, Samoa became the third country ever to change from left-to-right-hand driving for the reason that it made it easier to import(进口) cheap cars from right-hand driving Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

So if you want to travel to another country or go on business, make sure you know whether it is left-or right-hand driving to avoid unnecessary troubles.

1.Which picture shows the correct driving in Britain?

A.  B.  C.  D.

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Sweden changed to drive on the right in 1974.

B. People drive on the left side of the road in Egypt.

C. People have known the exact reasons for driving on the left.

D. Napoleon helped with the spread of left-hand driving.

3.What is the writer's purpose for writing this passage?

A. To explain the advantages of the two ways of driving.

B. To introduce the development of the two ways of driving.

C. To complain about the change of the two ways of driving.

D. To compare the differences of the two ways of driving.

下面文章中有五处需要添加小标题。请从以下选项(A、B、C、D、E和F)中选出符合各段意思的小标题。选项中有一项是多余项。

A. Places to Stay B. Places to Visit C. Weather

D. Shopping E. History F. Restaurants

Savannah City Guide

1.

If you want to spend the night in Savannah, you have lots of place to choose from. You can stay at a big hotel a small inn, or a comfortable motel. Savannah's hotels, motels and inns are famous for their friendly service. Call one of these places to make your reservation.

2.

Savannah is well known for its wonderful restaurants Many restaurant serve local, seafood or old-fashioned Southern food. The following are sonic of the best restaurants in the area.

3.

If you like to shop, Savannah is the place for you! You'll find all kind of stores in Savannah. You can go shopping in small stores or big shopping malls. Are you looking for a special treasure or a great deal? You'll find it in Savannah.

4.

There are so many things to do and see in Savannah. The sightseeing is great. You can visit beautiful historic homes and museums. You can take a boat tour or visit Civil War forts. With all of Savannah's history, art, and beautiful buildings, be sure to take the time to enjoy all that Savannah has to offer!

5.

Savannah has lots of sunshine throughout the year. Summer are hot and humid. Winters are generally mild. Temperatures usually range between 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 degree Centigrade) and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (33 degrees Centigrade).

Savannah City Guide

6.

If you want to spend the night in Savannah, you have lots of place to choose from. You can stay at a big hotel a small inn, or a comfortable motel. Savannah's hotels, motels and inns are famous for their friendly service. Call one of these places to make your reservation.

7.

Savannah is well known for its wonderful restaurants Many restaurant serve local, seafood or old-fashioned Southern food. The following are sonic of the best restaurants in the area.

8.

If you like to shop, Savannah is the place for you! You'll find all kind of stores in Savannah. You can go shopping in small stores or big shopping malls. Are you looking for a special treasure or a great deal? You'll find it in Savannah.

9.

There are so many things to do and see in Savannah. The sightseeing is great. You can visit beautiful historic homes and museums. You can take a boat tour or visit Civil War forts. With all of Savannah's history, art, and beautiful buildings, be sure to take the time to enjoy all that Savannah has to offer!

10.

Savannah has lots of sunshine throughout the year. Summer are hot and humid. Winters are generally mild. Temperatures usually range between 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 degree Centigrade) and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (33 degrees Centigrade).

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The meaning of silence is different among different cultures.

Many people in some Asian cultures think silence is a basic part of communication. When a traditional Chinese or Thai is speaking and suddenly stops, he probably wants the listener to consider what he has said before he continues. Many people may think silence is a sign of respect (尊重), especially to an elder or a person with power.

Western cultures may use silence in other ways. In America, if you keep silent in a conversation, the speaker may think you’re impolite or not listening to them carefully. Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show they agree with the discussion of the topic. However, Mexicans may keep silent when instructions(指示,命令) are given by a person with a lot of power, even though they don’t agree with the instructions.

In our daily life, if we know the exact meaning of one’s silence, it’s quite helpful, too. A man was ill in hospital. One morning, when the nurse said “Hello!” to him, he said “Hello!” back. “How are you feeling now?” the nurse continued. But the man lay in bed and looked at the nurse, saying nothing. “Not well, right? Then I will check it for you, OK? ” the patient was still silent. Then the nurse passed him a cup of warm water. He drank it quickly. After that, the nurse checked up his health. “Mr. Smith, your blood pressure is a little high. But don’t worry, you’ll soon be well again after taking some medicine.” The man smiled and said, “You’re the best nurse I’ve ever met.” You see, this is how silence works.

1.Is the meaning of silence the same among different cultures?

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2.When a traditional Thai is speaking and suddenly stops, what does he probably mean ?

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3.In America, what may the speaker think if you keep silent in a conversation?

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4.If your parents give you instructions you don’t like, will you keep silent? Why or why not?

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配对阅读 左栏是五个人的个人情况介绍,右栏是七位医生的介绍,请为每个人选择相应的医生,有两项是多余的。并将答题卡上对应的选项涂黑。

66. Kent has endless work to do every day. He is under a lot of pressure and has trouble falling asleep at night.

67. Tom is an eight-year-old boy with a sweet tooth and he has already had four bad teeth. His mom is worried about his toothache.

68. Jack has been a heavy smoker for 20 years. He decided to give up smoking because a body check showed he had heart problems.

69. Recently, Betty eats whatever she likes. She found herself putting on weight week by week but just can’t stop eating.

70. Gina has a high fever because of the flu she caught at school. Her headache is so terrible that she has to stay in bed at home.

A. Famous home and abroad, Dr. Grey is one of the top doctors in the field of heart diseases. He has published over 100 papers in the area and got years of experience in performing heart operations.

B. Do you have problems with your teeth? Go to Dr. smith’s. He is good at planting false(假的) teeth for people aged over 60. Nothing helps you feel better about yourself than to have perfect good teeth at an old age.

C. Dr. Lee has got a doctor’s degree in traditional Chinese and Western medicine. She is good at using both to treat flu patients while reducing their pain caused by high fever and terrible coughs.

D. Dr. Chen is well experienced in helping patients get good sleep. He not only gives his patients good medical care but also provides them with useful advice on how to relax from their busy work.

E. Dr. Wright is always ready to offer help on eating problems. He believes each patient needs a different plan to control his or her diet. He has helped hundreds of over-weight patients back to normal.

F. Need help to make your children control their love for candies? Perhaps Dr. King can help. He is one of the best dentists in the city, with great skills in fixing bad teeth and communicating with kids to win their trust.

G. Dr. Yang has developed some new ways to help patients give up smoking and they are proved to be successful in treating heavy smokers. She also does well in treating diseases caused by long-term smoking.

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