题目内容
【题目】Bicycle Safety
Operation Always ride your bike in a safe, controlled manner on campus. Watch out for walkers and other bicyclists, and always use your lights in dark conditions.
Theft Prevention Always securely lock your bicycle to a bicycle rack---even if you are only away for a minute. Register your bike with the University Department of Public Safety. It’s fast, easy, and free. Registration permanently records your serial number, which is useful in the possible recovery of the bike stolen.
Equipment
Brakes Make sure that they are in good working order and adjusted properly.
Helmet It’s a necessity. Make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fits properly.
Lights Always have a front headlight---visible at least 500 feet in front of the bike. A taillight is a good idea.
Rules of the Road
Riding on Campus As a bicycle rider, you have a responsibility to ride only on streets and posted bicycle paths. Riding on sidewalks or other walkways can lead to a fine. The speed limit for bicycles on campus is 15mph. If you are involved in an accident, you are required to offer appropriate aid, call the Department of Public Safety and remain at the scene until the officer lets you go.
Bicycle Parking Only park in areas reserved for bikes. Trees, handrails, hallways, and sign posts are not for bicycle parking, and parking in such
If Things Go Wrong
If you break the rules, you will be fined. Besides violating rules while riding bicycles on campus, you could be fined for:
No bicycle registration---------------------------------------------------$25
Bicycle parking banned--------------------------------------------------$30
Blocking path with bicycle ---------------------------------------------$40
Violation of bicycle equipment requirement -------------------------$35
【1】Registration of your bicycle may help you _________.
A. find your stolen bicycle
B. get your serial number
C. receive free repair services
D. settle conflicts with walkers
【2】According to the passage, what bike equipment is a free choice for bicycle riders?
A. Brakes B. A helmet.
C. A headlight. D.A taillight.
【3】 If you lock your bicycle to a tree on the campus, you could be fined _________.
A. $25 B. $30 C. $35 D. $40
【答案】
【1】A
【2】D
【3】B
【解析】
试题分析:本文属于应用文,内容是自行车安全规则。
【1】A 考察细节理解。根据第二段Registration permanently records your serial number, which is useful in the possible recovery of the bike stolen.可得知,注册时为了方便找回丢失的自行车,故选A。
【2】D 考察细节理解。根据文章A taillight is a good idea.可以得知,尾灯不是必须的,故选D。
【3】B 考察推理判断。根据题干可知,把自行车锁在树上属于违章停车,故选B。
【题目】B
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【1】From the book Blindsided, we can learn that Natalie ______.
A. is longing to stay away from blindness
B. has been blind for several months
C. has to quit school because of her blindness
D. is unconfident in learning Braille
【2】The underlined word “buoyed” probably means “______”.
A. spoiled B. thrilled C. annoyed D. encouraged
【3】X-Isle turns out to be ______.
A. easier for life B. no paradise
C. chosen for lucky men D. a romantic place
【4】The main characters of the four books ______.
A. live a happy life
B. get out of trouble eventually
C. struggle for a better life
D. dream about better education