How did a ban on smoking in public places come into place?

    In 1998 the Smoking Kills White Paper set out a national strategy (策略) to reduce smoking prevalence (流行) and passive smoking, including in public places. The measures were voluntary and poorly carried out. After a public conference in England in 2004, the Government decided to choose for lawmaking. Scotland went first, with a ban in 2006, followed by the other nations a year later.

What is the current law?

    Any person who smokes in enclosed (封闭的) public places, including pubs, offices, on public transport and work vehicles, is breaking the law. It does not extend to private houses. It is also an offence for people in charge of premises (营业场所) to permit others to smoke in them.

How was it received?

    It was welcomed by most organizations except for some pub owners and restaurateurs. Many workplaces in the UK had already introduced smoke-free policies consistent with the legislation (法律,法规) before it was carried out, while others have gone beyond its basic requirements.

    All railway facilities, including platforms, footbridges and other areas--whether or not fitting the definition of an enclosed public space--are covered, as are all football grounds and some cricket and athletics stadiums. School grounds are not required to be smoke-free under the legislation, but the majority now are.

How has it been forced?

    Compliance (服从) in public premises has been high, with inspections suggesting that 99 per cent of places were sticking to the rules. The number of people charged for smoking in cars has been very low, which was due to the problems defining and identifying "work" vehicles. They said that a total ban on smoking in vehicles would end this confusion.

Has it improved health?

    Studies in early adopters of the law, including in Scotland, suggest a reduction in hospital admissions for heart disease, which has been shown to be linked to passive smoking. There is also strong evidence of improved rates of smoking end and a drop in the number of cigarettes consumed by those who continue to smoke.

1.When did the first law come out to ban smoking in public places?

A. 1987     B. 1998     C. 2004     D. 2006

2.Which of the following behaviors may NOT be against the law?

A. Jack often smokes in the office when he is alone.

B. A taxi driver is smoking with a lady in his car.

C. Tom smokes while thinking of his future at home.

D. Max smokes for relaxation during time-out in the stadium.

3.Who might feel unhappy about the law according to the article?

A. A restaurant owner.      B. A company manager.

C. A car owner.         D. A policy maker.

4.What can you infer from the article?

A. Most heart diseases have been proved to be linked to passive smoking.

B. A new law will soon come out with a total ban on smoking in vehicles

C. Cigarette-making factories will disappear soon.

D. Most of the school grounds are not smoke-free, as it is not banned in the law.

 

Elaine Yu Yee-nee, 15, Creative Secondary School

Lockers are designed in a way to hide their contents for a reason. Otherwise, they’d have open fronts like cupboards. Searching students’ lockers would be total invasion(侵犯) of privacy. Having a locker is more than having a place to store your stuff. A locker also gives you the freedom to keep certain things hidden. These can include harmless personal items like diaries, letters and photos. Searching lockers could discomfit students and others might make fun of them.

Yes, lockers are school property(财产). But that doesn’t give schools the right to inspect lockers as they please. While students are using lockers, they have the right to keep their contents private. Teachers could ask for permission to take a look inside a student’s locker and if the student is OK with that, then it would be fine. Searching students’ lockers without their permission would result in the loss of trust.

I doubt that students who have something dangerous to hide, such as weapons or drugs, would put them in their lockers. They would not want to risk being caught so easily.

Giving schools the right to search lockers would not help catch those who commit crimes. But it would certainly create an environment in which students would be embarrassed to have their belongings shown in public for no good reason.

Ronald Ling Pak-ki, 20, University of Hong Kong

Many students see their lockers as personal property. They would never agree that schools should have the right to inspect their lockers. But I think schools have an absolute right to do so.

It is the schools that actually own the lockers. Students just use them to store some of their things safely and conveniently. There are clear rules on what items students can and cannot keep in their lockers. Schools have both the duty and the right to check if students are following the rules.

I don’t think school authorities would decide to search a student’s locker unless they felt the need to do so. They might, for instance, suspect students of hiding drugs. To make sure that the process remains open and fair, only authorized teachers should have the right to search lockers. The search should be carried out in such a way as not to embarrass students in front of others.

1.What are .the two students talking about?

A.How to make sure schools are safe.

B.Whether there are crimes in schools.

C.Whether schools can search students’ lockers.

D.How to establish trust between teachers and students.

2.The underlined word could be replaced by ___.

A.embarrass         B.frighten           C.worry            D.challenge

3.According to Elaine, school lockers ____.

A.are students’ personal property

B.should be changed into cupboards

C.are likely to hold some dangerous things

D.can be searched with students’ permission

4.Which of the following would Ronald agree with?

A.Students won’t hide drugs in lockers.

B.Students use lockers but don’t own them.

C.Students should not put personal things in lockers.

D.Students may forbid teachers to inspect their lockers.

 

Sarah Williams went to a boarding school.  Here is one of the

letters she wrote to her parents from the school.

Wentworth Girls' School

Beachside

July 20th

Dearest Mom and Dad,

I'm afraid I have some very bad news for you. I have been very naughty and the school principal is very angry with me. She is going to write to you. You must come and take me away from here. She does not want me in the school any longer.

The trouble started last night when I was smoking in bed.  This is against the rules, of course. We are not supposed to smoke at all.

As I was smoking, I heard footsteps coming towards the room. I did not want a teacher to catch me smoking, so I threw the cigarette away.

Unfortunately, the cigarette fell into the waste-paper basket, which caught fire.

There was a curtain near the waste-paper basket which caught fire, too. Soon the whole room was burning.

The principal phoned for the fire department. The school is a long way from the town and by the time the fire department arrived, the whole school was in flames. Many of the girls are in the hospital.

The principal says that the fire was all my fault and you must pay for the damage. She will send you a bill for about a million dollars.

I’m very sorry about this.

Much love,

Sarah

P. S. None of the above is true, but I have failed my exams. I just want you to know how bad things could have been!

1.Why did Sarah write home?

A.To tell her parents about the fire.

B.To ask for a lot of money.

C.To tell her parents she had failed her exams.

D.To tell her parents she had to leave school.

2.Why did Sarah tell her parents the story about the fire?

A.She wanted to worry them.

B.She wanted to make them laugh.

C.She wanted to make them less angry at the real news.

D.She wanted to warn them about what the principal was going to do.

3.The letter before the. P. S. was        .

A.mostly true

B.partly true

C.completely true

D.completely untrue

 

根据短文内容,从下框的A—F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。注意:EAB     FAC

    A.Take a bus instead.

       B.Have a look at the map.

       C.Consider buying a Metrocard.

       D.Locate the closest subway station.

       E.Follow the rules of the subway station.

       F.The best way of traveling in New York City

 

61.___________

When traveling in New York City, often the best way to travel is by subway.The New York City subway system has over 800 miles of track, making it.one of the most extensive subways in the world.At first, it may be complicated to ride the subway.However, after following a few tips, you can make it much easier.

62.___________

You may worry about getting lost in this big and modem city.Firstly, you should figure out where you are coming from and where you want to go.Actually, the easiest way to do so is to view a map.At NYC Subway, org, you can find a route map, track map and historical maps.Simply go to the website and click on the map you want on the left side navigational panel (导航面板).

63.___________

Another suggestion is to buy a special card for your traveling in New York City.You can buy a Metrocard you can recharge as you need it or you can buy an unlimited - use Metrocard.It will make riding the subway much more convenient.You can purchase Metrocards in subway stations or in stores which display a Metrocard sticker on their window.

64.___________

If you get lost, don't worry.Stay calm and find out where you are.Then you should go to the nearest subway station.There are over 400 subway stations located in New York City.If you have any questions, you can ask the clerks at the subway stations.Subway maps list the subway stations, so just pick the one closest to you.

65.___________

Like traveling by other means of transportation, you have to follow some rules while taking a subway.In some subway stations in New York, you may have your bags checked.Also be aware of other rules.The rules are posted at each subway station.If you are not clear, be sure to read the rules first.

 

ISC (HS) Reference No. S006864                          New South Wales

Student Date of Birth: 19/08/1988            Department of Education and Training

International Students Centre

Hong Xue                                     827-839 George Street PO Box 707

60 Waratah Street                                    Broadway NSW 21007

Croydon Park NSW 2133                       Phone: (612) 9217 4801 1300 302 456

Fax: (612) 9212 6721

http://www.tafensw.edu.au/international/

WARNING  LETTER

Dear Hong Xue,

As you are aware, your student visa regulations set out a number of conditions applying to your visa. It has come to our attention that you are failing to meet the following conditions: You must maintain accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements that have been approved by your education provider if you:

●have not turned 18; and

●are not staying in Australia with:

--a parent

--a custodian(监护人); or

--a relative who has been nominated(指定)by your parent or a custodian, is aged at least 21 and is of good character.

Note: You must not change those arrangements without the written approval of your education provider.

You must obey the following rules:

1. During term time you must:

a) remain in your homestay during the school term;

b) come home every night; and

c) inform your guardian at all times of your whereabouts.

2. On weekends you must:

a) have your guardian's permission to stay with friends; and

b) inform your guardian of the name, address and phone numbers of people you are visiting.

3. You must return your guardian's telephone calls.

This will be your only warning. If you continue to breach(违反)your student visa regulations we will report you to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs. Such action may lead to the cancellation(取消)of your student visa. Please contact me on (612) 9217 4801 or fax (612) 9212 6721 if you have questions about your enrolment.

Yours sincerely

Tracey Carlon

Student Advisor

International Students Centre

NSW Department of Education and Training

64. What's the purpose of writing this letter?

A. To remind the recipient (收信人) of the conditions for applying for a student visa.

B. To warn the recipient not to do anything against his student visa regulations again.

C. To tell the recipient how to contact his student advisor.

D. To inform the recipient of the student visa regulations.

65. What can be learned about the recipient from this letter?

A. He is under 18 and studies in Australia with his parents.

B. He is required to come home every night according to the rules.

C. He can stay with his friends on weekends if permitted.

D. His student Visa has been cancelled.

66. To which address should the recipient reply if he feels like answering the letter?

A. Hong Xue at 60 Waratah Street, Croydon Park NSW 2133.

B. Tracey Carlon at the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs.

C. Hong Xue at NSW Department of Education and Training.

D. Tracey Carlon at 827-839 George Street, PO Box 707, Broadway NSW 21007.

 

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