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  The CBS-TV “National Drivers' Test” shows that many UK drivers have a lot to learn.Here are some reasons.

  CBS picked 1799 sample drivers to take the test in TV studios in Nottingham, Birmingham and Liverpool.More than two out of five drivers failed the test.And the average score was the lowest passing grades-51 points out of a possible 80.

  Liverpool drivers did the best with an average of 53 points.Nottingham drivers came next with 2 points lower and Birmingham drivers got 50 points-a failing score.Drivers with 50 or less rated “poorly informed” by the judges.

  Here are some of the test results:

  (1)Are men drivers better informed than women ones?

  Yes.Men averaged 52 points while women got an average of 49.

  (2)Are older drivers better informed than younger ones?

  No.Drivers under 26 averaged 52 points.Dri-vers from 27~45 averaged 51, drivers over 45 failed with a 48 points average.

  (3)Does education make a difference?

  Yes.College graduates averaged 52 points.High school graduates averaged 50.Those without full high school education got 48.And people who got driver education courses scored an average of 53 points-three more than those who hadn't.

  (4)Does driving experience make a difference?

  Yes.Drivers with three or more year of experience averaged 51 points.Drivers with less experience averaged 49.

  Some surprising facts about the test are also listed:

  (1)More than one out of three drivers didn't know that a blinking red light means a full stop.

  (2)Three out of ten drivers didn't know that an eight-sided sign means stop.

  (3)More than two out of three drivers didn't know what to do when being tailgated(追尾)The answers are very simple:slow down, drive to the left, and let the drivers behind pass.

  The test results have been turned to the National Safety Council and they will help future safety planning.

(1)

The author's purpose to write this passage is to ________.

[  ]

A.

prove that men are better drivers than women

B.

give us more directions about driving safety

C.

tell us the results of a national drivers' test

D.

require us to get a driving education

(2)

Which of the following as a group was rated “poorly informed” by the judges?

[  ]

A.

All men taking the driving test.

B.

High school graduate drivers.

C.

Drivers from 27~45 years of age.

D.

Drivers with 3 or more years of experience.

(3)

From the information in this passage, which of the following is correct?

[  ]

A.

Older drivers are better informed than younger drivers.

B.

Experience makes a difference among drivers.

C.

Most drivers failed the test and got very low scores.

D.

Most people don't know what a blinking red light means.

(4)

The test covered the following areas about drivers except ________.

[  ]

A.

education background

B.

years of driving experience

C.

sex difference

D.

health condition

请根据A至F各课程的介绍和个各人的情况说明,选出符合各人要求的最佳选项。

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B.Be your own avatar(。。。) in the Nike “Your Head” Women’s T-shirt, a playful design that works hard to keep sweat at bay. It uses a Dri-FIT fabric to keep sweat away to help keep you dry and comfortable.
C.It is our classic cotton skirt, sweetened with lace (花边) at the edge. Waistband adjusts inside for a perfect fit. Jersey undershorts are attached. Just the perfect one for toddler girls aged 2-4.
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E. The Nike Air Jordan VI Retro basketball shoes will always be remembered as the sneakers that Michael wore while winning his first NBA championship. They were designed by the legendary Tinker Hatfield, and feature many fresh design elements.
F. Two jackets in one! That’s right! Adidas All-star NBA Men’s Jacket is reversible(可两面穿的)with front welt pockets. This jacket has a classic, full-front zip and hood with colorful artistry, which is 100% Adidas.
阅读以下人物的信息,然后匹配相应的服装:
46. Mary’s friend has invited her to attend a birthday party. She has asked her mom to buy a new pair of jeans for the party. She is a slim teen girl. Wearing jeans with slim legs may help her look tall and slim.
47. Jenny is going to Illinois to visit her old classmate Kate who is now a mother of a 3-year-old girl. She is looking for a gift for the little girl. She has decided to buy a lovely skirt for her. It must be very comfortable and made of cotton.
48. John is going for a camp this weekend,  but he can’t find a suitable jacket to keep warm outside and inside. So he would like to buy a new one. He wants to try something new that can be turned inside out and still be worn. In this way, he would not have to take too many things.
49. After suffering from a bad cold for a long time, Alice was advised to take exercise by her doctor. She wants to buy a T-shirt which can keep sweat away.  The T-shirt should be comfortable and keep her dry while she’s playing sports.
50. Lily’s company is going to have a basketball match and there is no doubt that Lily will be the front player. She’s looking for new sporting basketball pants and she’s a crazy Nike fan.

请根据A至F各课程的介绍和个各人的情况说明,选出符合各人要求的最佳选项。

A.You’ll be ready for the heated competition in the Nike Money Mesh Women’s Basketball Pants, a ventilated (透气的)design that offers a wide range of motion.

B.Be your own avatar(。。。) in the Nike “Your Head” Women’s T-shirt, a playful design that works hard to keep sweat at bay. It uses a Dri-FIT fabric to keep sweat away to help keep you dry and comfortable.

C.It is our classic cotton skirt, sweetened with lace (花边) at the edge. Waistband adjusts inside for a perfect fit. Jersey undershorts are attached. Just the perfect one for toddler girls aged 2-4.

D.If you want jeans with a skinny fit, or need something to fit well if you are skinny, come here! LV skinny 511 jeans. The jeans sit below the waist, with slim legs to the ankles. The jeans are our slimmest fit.

E. The Nike Air Jordan VI Retro basketball shoes will always be remembered as the sneakers that Michael wore while winning his first NBA championship. They were designed by the legendary Tinker Hatfield, and feature many fresh design elements.

F. Two jackets in one! That’s right! Adidas All-star NBA Men’s Jacket is reversible(可两面穿的)with front welt pockets. This jacket has a classic, full-front zip and hood with colorful artistry, which is 100% Adidas.

阅读以下人物的信息,然后匹配相应的服装:

46. Mary’s friend has invited her to attend a birthday party. She has asked her mom to buy a new pair of jeans for the party. She is a slim teen girl. Wearing jeans with slim legs may help her look tall and slim.

47. Jenny is going to Illinois to visit her old classmate Kate who is now a mother of a 3-year-old girl. She is looking for a gift for the little girl. She has decided to buy a lovely skirt for her. It must be very comfortable and made of cotton.

48. John is going for a camp this weekend,  but he can’t find a suitable jacket to keep warm outside and inside. So he would like to buy a new one. He wants to try something new that can be turned inside out and still be worn. In this way, he would not have to take too many things.

49. After suffering from a bad cold for a long time, Alice was advised to take exercise by her doctor. She wants to buy a T-shirt which can keep sweat away.  The T-shirt should be comfortable and keep her dry while she’s playing sports.

50. Lily’s company is going to have a basketball match and there is no doubt that Lily will be the front player. She’s looking for new sporting basketball pants and she’s a crazy Nike fan.

 

  A simple piece of clothesline hangs between some environmentally friendly Americans

and their neighbors.

    On one side stand those who see clothes dryers(干衣机)as a waste oi energy and a

 major polluter of the environment.As a result,they are turning to clotheslines as part of the

“what—l—can—do environmentalism(环境保护主义).”On the Other side a.re people who

are against drying clothes outside,arguing that clotheslines are unpleasant tn look at。They

 have  Dersuaded Homeowners  Associations  (HOAs)  access the  U.S.to  ban  outdoor

 clotheslines,because clothesline drying also tends 10 lower home value in the neighborhood.

This has led to a’Right—to--Dry Movement that is calling for laws to be passed to protect

 people’s right tO use clotheslines.So far,only three states have laws to protect clotheslines.

Right—Lo—Dry supporters argue that there should be more.

    Matt Reck,37,is the kind of eco—conscious(有生态意识的)person who feeds his trees

  with halhwal er and reuses water drops from his air conditloners to water plants.His family

also uses a clothesline.But on July 9,2007,the itOA in Wake Forest,Norlh Ca rolina.told

him that a dissatisfied neighbour had telephoned them about his clothesline.The Recks paid

no attention tO the warning and still dri'ed their clothes on a line in the yard.“Many people

say they are environmentally friendly but they don’t take matters in their own hands。”says

Reck.The local HoA has decided not tO take any action,unless more neighbors co~le 10

them.

    North Carolina lawmakers are saying that banning clotheslines is not the right thing to

do.But HOAs and housing businesses believe that clothesline drying reminds people of poor

neighborhoods.They worry that if buyers think their future neighbors can’t even afford

dryers,housing prices will fall.

    Environmentalists say such worries are not necessary,and in view of global warming,

that idea needs to change.As they say,“The clothesline is beautiful”.Hanging clothes

outside should be encouraged.We a11 have to do at least something to slow down the process

of glohal warming.

60.One of the reasons why supporters of clothes dryers are trying to ban clothesline drying

    iSthat

    A.clothes dryers are more efficient

    B.clothesline drying reduces home value

    C.clothes dryers are energy--saving

    D.clothesline drying is not allowed in nlost U.S.slates

61.Which of the following best describes Matt Reck?

    A.He is a kind~hearted man.      B.He is an impolite man.

    C.He is an experienced gardener.   D.He is a man of social responsibility

62.Who are in favor of clothesline drying?

    A.Housing busmesses.        B.Environmentalists.

    C.Homeowners Associations.   D.Reck’8 dissatisfied neighbors.

63.What is mainly discussed in the text?

    A.Clothesline drying:a way to save energy and fnnRey

    B.Clot hesline drying:a lost art rediscovered.

    C.Opposite opinions on clothesline drying.

    D.Different varieties of clotheslines.

  A simple piece of clothesline hangs between some environmentally friendly Americans

and their neighbors.

    On one side stand those who see clothes dryers(干衣机)as a waste oi energy and a

 major polluter of the environment.As a result,they are turning to clotheslines as part of the

“what—l—can—do environmentalism(环境保护主义).”On the Other side a.re people who

are against drying clothes outside,arguing that clotheslines are unpleasant tn look at。They

 have  Dersuaded Homeowners  Associations  (HOAs)  access the  U.S.to  ban  outdoor

 clotheslines,because clothesline drying also tends 10 lower home value in the neighborhood.

This has led to a’Right—to--Dry Movement that is calling for laws to be passed to protect

 people’s right tO use clotheslines.So far,only three states have laws to protect clotheslines.

Right—Lo—Dry supporters argue that there should be more.

    Matt Reck,37,is the kind of eco—conscious(有生态意识的)person who feeds his trees

  with halhwal er and reuses water drops from his air conditloners to water plants.His family

also uses a clothesline.But on July 9,2007,the itOA in Wake Forest,Norlh Ca rolina.told

him that a dissatisfied neighbour had telephoned them about his clothesline.The Recks paid

no attention tO the warning and still dri'ed their clothes on a line in the yard.“Many people

say they are environmentally friendly but they don’t take matters in their own hands。”says

Reck.The local HoA has decided not tO take any action,unless more neighbors co~le 10

them.

    North Carolina lawmakers are saying that banning clotheslines is not the right thing to

do.But HOAs and housing businesses believe that clothesline drying reminds people of poor

neighborhoods.They worry that if buyers think their future neighbors can’t even afford

dryers,housing prices will fall.

    Environmentalists say such worries are not necessary,and in view of global warming,

that idea needs to change.As they say,“The clothesline is beautiful”.Hanging clothes

outside should be encouraged.We a11 have to do at least something to slow down the process

of glohal warming.

60.One of the reasons why supporters of clothes dryers are trying to ban clothesline drying

    iSthat

    A.clothes dryers are more efficient

    B.clothesline drying reduces home value

    C.clothes dryers are energy--saving

    D.clothesline drying is not allowed in nlost U.S.slates

61.Which of the following best describes Matt Reck?

    A.He is a kind~hearted man.      B.He is an impolite man.

    C.He is an experienced gardener.   D.He is a man of social responsibility

62.Who are in favor of clothesline drying?

    A.Housing busmesses.        B.Environmentalists.

    C.Homeowners Associations.   D.Reck’8 dissatisfied neighbors.

63.What is mainly discussed in the text?

    A.Clothesline drying:a way to save energy and fnnRey

    B.Clot hesline drying:a lost art rediscovered.

    C.Opposite opinions on clothesline drying.

    D.Different varieties of clotheslines.

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