From the health point of view we are living in an amazing age.We are free from many of the most dangerous diseases.A large number of once deadly illnesses can now be cured by modem medicine.It is almost certain that one day medicines will be found for the most stubborn remaining diseases, The expectation of life has increased greatly.But though the possibility of living a long and happy life is greater than ever before, every day we witness the unbelievable killing of men, women and children on the roads.Man vs the motor-cart,It is a never-ending battle which man is losing.Thousands of people over the world are killed each year and we are quietly sitting back and letting it happen.

It has been rightly said that when a man is sitting behind a steering wheel (方向盘), his car becomes the extension of his personality. There is no doubt that the motor-car often brings out a man's very worst qualities. People who are normally quiet and pleasant may become crazy when they are behind a steering-wheel .They are ill-mannered and aggressive, willful as two-year-olds and completely selfish.All their hidden angers and disappointments seem to be brought to die surface by the act of driving.

The surprising thing is that society smiles so gently on the motorist and seems to forgive his behaviour. Everything is done for his convenience.Cities are allowed to become almost uninhabitable(不宜居住的) because of heavy traffic; towns are made ugly by huge car parks; the countryside is ruined by road networks; and the deaths become nothing more than a number every year, to be easily forgotten.

It is high time that a world rule was created to reduce this senseless waste of human life.With regard to driving, the laws of some countries are unbelievably lax(不严格)and even the strictest are not strict enough.A rule which was universally accepted could only have an obviously beneficial effect on the accident rate.Here are a few examples of some of the things that might be done.The driving test should be standardized and made far more difficult than it is; all the drivers should be made to take a test every three years or so; the age at which young people are allowed to drive any vehicle should be raised to at least 21; all vehicles should be put through strict tests for safety each year.Even the smallest amount of alcohol in the blood can damage a person's driving ability.Present drinking and driving laws should be revised much stricter.Speed limits should be required on all roads.Governments should lay down safety directions for car factories, as has been done in the USA.All advertising stressing power and performance should be banned.These measures may not sound good enough.But surely nothing should be considered as too severe if it results in reducing the number of deaths.After all, the world is for human beings, not motor-cars.

1.What is the main idea of this passage?

A.Traffic accidents are mainly caused by motorists.

B.Thousands of people are killed each year.

C.The laws of some countries about driving are too lax.

D.Only stricter traffic laws can prevent accidents.

2.What does the author think of society towards motorists?

A.Society laughs at the motorists.

B.Huge car parks are built in the cities and towns.

C.Victims of accidents are nothing.

D.Society easily forgives their rude driving.

3.What does the author mean by saying " his car becomes the extension of his personality" in paragraph 2?

A.Driving can show his hidden qualities.

B.Driving can show the other part of his personality.

C.Driving can bring out his character.

D.Driving can represent his manners.

4.Which of the followings is NOT mentioned as a way against traffic accidents?

A.Build more highways.

B.Stricter driving tests.

C.Test drivers every three years.

D.Raise age limit and make safety specifications.

5.The author's attitude towards the traffic situation is ______.

A.positive           B.unsatisfied         C.promising         D.unclear

 

Sightseeing Tours in Germany

   Germany has a variety of cities each with its own characteristics, from the busy city of Berlin, to the ancient city of Cologne, to the Bavarian capital of Munich. Thankfully, these major German cities offer sightseeing tours that offer the opportunity to better explore the surrounding regions and the country’s most historic sites.

  Berlin on Bike

  Berlin on Bike takes visitors through the German capital via five bicycle tours, all with guides. Regular tours include the Wall Tour and Berlin’s Best, with stops at some of the city’s most famous landmarks, such as the Reichstag explores what life was like in East Berlin under Communist Rule. The cost of the tour includes the bike and helmet rental, and tourists may choose to continue renting their bikes once the tour has ended.

Berlinonbike.de/English/index.php

Munich City Sightseeing Tour

The Munich City Sightseeing Tour transports travelers throughout the city via an open-air, double-decker bus. Passengers can hop on and off at various stops throughout the day. This tour includes stops at such sites as the Munich central train station, the 1972 Olympic Stadium Park, Munich’s opera house and Karlsplatz, the gate to the historic city. The bus features a narrated tour guide and offers an English-language option.

Raileurope.com/activities/munich-city-sightseeing-tour/index.html

Nice City Tours- Cologne

Nice City Tours offers three tours of Cologne, available to private or business groups in a variety of languages. The old Town Tour runs for two hours and includes a guided tour of the Cologne Cathedral and some of the city’s old squares. The Brewery Pub Tour explores some of the city’s most beloved breweries and pubs, and details the history behind Kolsch, Cologne’s resident beer. Finally, the Old Town and Rhine Tour begins by visiting some of old town’s most historic sites and ends with a ride down the Rhine River.

Nicecitytours.con/tours.htm

1.The similarity of the three tours lies in that they all include_____.

   A. bus tours       B. English service   C. three routes      D. guide’s service

2.If you take a great interest in beer, which tour might be suitable for you?

   A. The Wall Tour               B. The Brewery Pub Tour

   C. The Old Town Tour            D. The Munich City Sightseeing Tour

3.Where can you probably see this passage?

   A. In a textbook.                    B. On a website.

   C. In an encyclopedia.               D. In a journal.

 

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