Once there was an old farmer, with a horse which was almost as old as himself. He_____one morning with his young son, _____the horse before it died. Father and son walked, _____the farmer did not want the horse to be_____. ?

They met two men on the road_____said: “Why are you walking, farmer? You have a horse. It's_____to market.” The farmer knew that this was_____, so he rode on the horse, _____his son walked. ?

Then they met two old ladies. “_____are you doing up there, farmer? Can't you______how tired your boy is?” ______the farmer got down, and his son rode______. ?

______, three old men stopped them. One said: “Why are you walking, farmer?______. It's too hot for an old man like you to walk today.” So the farmer got up______his son, and they______. ______, a young woman passed them. “Why aren't you walking?” she asked. “It isn't______to market. Give your poor old horse a rest.”

So the farmer, and his son, got down______. ?

It is a fact that you cannot please______the people all the time.

1.A. set down B. set up C. set out D. set

2.A. selling B. buying C. to buy D. to sell

3.A. so B. that C. because D. when

4.A. very tired B. too tired C. quite tired D. tiring

5.A. which B. who C. as D. where

6.A. a long way B. a short way C. the right way D. the wrong way

7.A. real B. true C. truly D. really

8.A. as B. when C. while D. during

9.A. What B. How C. Why D. When

10.A. notice B. watch C. look D. see

11.A. Because B. As C. For D. So

12.A. thus B. yet C. instead D. either

13.A. First B. Finally C. Near D. Next

14.A. Sit down B. Sit up C. Get up D. Get down

15.A. behind B. after C. beside D. above

16.A. walked on B. rode on C. moved on D. drove on

17.A. Some time later B. A moment ago C. In no time D. At once

18.A. near B. long C. far        D. short

19.A. once again B. on their own C. the other day D. all the same

20.A. both B. each of C. all D. none of

The Intelligent Transport team at Newcastle University have turned an electric car into a mobile

laboratory named “Drive LAB” in order to understand the challenges faced by older drivers and to discover where the key stress points are.

Research shows that giving up driving is one of the key reasons for a fall in health and well-being among older people, leading to them becoming more isolated(隔绝) and inactive.

Led by Professor Phil Blythe, the Newcastle team are developing in-vehicle technologies for older drivers which they hope could help them to continue driving into later life.

These include custom-made navigation(导航) tools, night vision systems and intelligent speed adaptations. Phil Blythe explains: “For many older people, particularly those living alone or in the country, driving is important for preserving their independence, giving them the freedom to get out and about without having to rely on others.”

“But we all have to accept that as we get older our reactions slow down and this often results in people avoiding any potentially challenging driving conditions and losing confidence in their driving skills. The result is that people stop driving before they really need to.”

Dr Amy Guo, the leading researcher on the older driver study, explains, “The Drive LAB is helping us to understand what the key stress points and difficulties are for older drivers and how we might use technology to address these problems.

“For example, most of us would expect older drivers always go slower than everyone else but surprisingly, we found that in 30mph zones they struggled to keep at a constant speed and so were more likely to break the speed limit and be at risk of getting fined. We’re looking at the benefits of systems which control their speed as a way of preventing that.

“We hope that our work will help with technological solutions(解决方案)to ensure that older drivers stays after behind the wheel.”

1.What is the purpose of the Drive LAB?

A. To explore new means of transport. B. To design new types of cars.

C. To find out older driver’s problems. D. To teach people traffic rules.

2.Why is driving important for older people according to Phil Blythe?

A. It keeps them independent. B. It helps them save time.

C. It builds up their strength. D. It cures their mental illnesses.

3.What do researchers hope to do for older drivers?

A. Improve their driving skills. B. Develop driver-assist technologies.

C. Provide tips on repairing their cars. D. Organize regular physical checkups.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A. A New Model Electric Car B. A Solution to Traffic Problem

C. Driving Service for Elders D. Keeping Older Drivers on the Road

1.I will never forget the way_____________my teacher taught me.

2.This is the factory____________we visited last week.

3.I bought a vase yesterday,____________price is too high.

4.Do you know the trouble I have_____________(learn) the English grammar?

5.The parents are trying to train their son to be a great_____________(music).

6.I think_____________(happy) depends on our attitudes to life.

7.Mary was able to provide the police with some_____________ (value) information.

8.The policemen are still searching for_____________(survive) of the plane crash.

9.It’s wrong to see _____________(violent) as the only way to solve problems in the world.

10.He shows _____________(cruel) to those who are against him.

11.After the car crash,an ambulance took the_____________(injure) lo hospital at once.

12.Other schools might have somewhat different rules_____________(base) on different conditions.

13.We can rely on _____________that our parents are willing lo help us whenever we meet difficulties.

14.I’d appreciate_____________if you could let me know in advance whether or not you will come.

15.This desk needs _____________(mend).

16.My coat _____________(wash) easily.

17.Great changes_____________(take place) in my hometown since 1978.

18.For many students,great attention must be paid____________(improve) their handwriting,especially in the fresh year.

19.Every minute should be made use of_____________(study) our lessons well.

20.Niki is always full of ideas,but_____________is useful to my knowledge.

21.With time_____________(go) by,I was made smaller.

22.My daughter is familiar_____________The Voice of China,which is not familiar_____________me.

23.I didn’t mean_____________(eat) anything,but those apples looked so good that I couldn’t help trying one.

24.It’s requested that all members_____________(present) at the party.

25.The number of foreign students attending Chinese Universities_____________been rising steadily since 1990.

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