13.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 modern 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-car.It is a never-ending battle which man is losing.Thousands of people the world over are killed or horribly 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 unrecognizable when they are behind a steering-wheel.They say,they are ill-mannered and aggressive,willful as two-years-olds and completely selfish.All their hidden angers and disappointments seem to be brought to the surface by the act of driving.
   The surprising thing is that society smiles so gentlly on the motorist and seems to forgive his behavior.Everything is done for his convenience.Cities are allowed to become almost uninhabitable 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 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 standardlized 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 (where they exist) should be made much stricter. Speed limits should be required on all roads.Governments should lay down safety specifications 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.

51.What is the main idea of this passage?C
A.Traffic accidents are mainly caused by motorists.
B.Thousands of people the world over are killed each year.
C.Only stricter traffic laws can prevent accidents.
D.The laws of some countries about driving are too lax.
52.What does the author think of society toward motorists?B
A.Society laughs at the motorists.
B.Society forgives their rude driving.
C.Victims of accidents are nothing.
D.Huge car parks are built in the cities and towns.
53.What does the author say"his car becomes the extension of his personality"in Para.2?D
A.Driving can represent his manners.
B.Driving can show the other part of his personality.
C.Driving can bring out his character.
D.Driving can show his hidden qualities.
54.Which of the followings is NOT mentioned as a way against traffic accidents?A
A.Build more highways.
B.Stricter driving tests.
C.Test drivers every three years
D.Raise age limit and lay down safety specifications.
55.The author's attitude towards the present traffic situation isA
A.unsatisfied
B.positive
C.appealing
D.unclear.
12.After being born at the end of 1932,Mr.Cameron Senior suffered a lot with both legs shortened below the knee and his feet twisted.He went under numerous operations to ease his pain,and eventually both limbs(下肢)  had to be cut off.But despite his disability and later losing the sight in one eye,Mr.Cameron Senior still gained a successful career as a stockbroker(股票经纪人).
  After moving to England from Scotland as a child,he married Mary and the couple raised four children at the family home in Peasemore,Berks.
  In an interview with the Daily Telegraph two years ago,the Tory leader described the experience of growing up with a father with a disability.He told how once they were on holiday in Cornwall,he overheard someone rudely saying."That guy's wearing funny boots."Mr.Cameron(卡梅伦 英国前任首相) said he thought to himself,"That's odd,no one ever says that."
  In an ITV interview before the general election,Mr.Cameron said of his father,"He's an amazingly brave man because he was born with no heels-quite a disability.But the glass with him was half-full,normally with something alcoholic.I think I got my sense of optimism from him."
   Mr.Cameron also appeared with his parents at an event and said that they understood his idea for"A Big Society".
"They showed me how a big society could work every day I was growing up,"he said,"I know what are my responsibilities."Mr.Cameron's disability is not thought to have played any part in his death aged 77.Friends said he was"so proud"to see his son become Prime Minister in May,and had visited 10 Downing Street and Chequers.However,the family's various holiday plans meant that he did not get to meet his latest granddaughter Florence,who was delivered to the PM's wife Samantha last month.

46.What is the passage mainly about?B
A.The life and character of Mr.Cameron Senior.
B.A huge hero figure in the eyes of son.
C.The newly elected Prime Minister.
D.A disabled father and his career.
47.In the text,the underlined part"the Tory leader"refers toD.
A.Mr.Cameron Senior
B.the Daily Telegraph
C.a leader in the government
D.Prime Minister David Cameron
48.When Mr.Cameron heard the rude words,C.
A.he exploded with anger all of a sudden
B.he thought the man was too foolish
C.he was shocked and unable to understand
D.he expected it a long time ago
49.According to Mr.Cameron,"A Big Society"meansA.
A.people take up their duties in the society
B.there are numbers of families in the society
C.much freedom will be offered to the people
D.many events will take place in the future
50.From the last paragraph we can know thatD.
A.Florence was adopted by the PM's wife.
B.the disability caused Mr.Cameron Senior death
C.Mr.Cameron Senior lived in 10 Downing Street
D.Mr.Cameron Senior took a pride in having such a son.
11.Welcome to BritainUSA.com 4 Kids!   Perhaps you are here because your child has been asked by his or her teacher to do a project on Britain.Or maybe you and your child simply want to learn more about all things British.
   Well,good news:This site is here to help.
※For instance,we have a section devoted to British History & Geography.Kids will learn that Britain has not been invaded since the Normans came from France in 1066,but it was invaded many times before that.And that the invaders included groups like the Celts,Romans,Anglo-Saxons and,yes,the Vikings!
※If they are looking for photos (and kids love photos),we have a picture gallery on the 4kids site.There are pictures from England,Scotland,Wales and Northern Ireland as well as images of London,the Royal Family and castles.
※Kids can also find out about the many differences between British English and American English.Words are used differently of course,and many English words have different meanings in Britain or are unique to British culture.Kids should check out our glossary of British terms.
※We also have information about Pen Pals.And scouts might want to visit our section on the Citizenship in the World Merit Badge.It includes information on how to write to the Embassy.
※We also have sections on British sports and about life in Britain.How is life different for kids in the United Kingdom?These and other questions can be answered by using the 4kids site,the main BritainUSA site,and our Frequently Asked Questions.
  Enjoy the site and we hope you and your kids learn a lot.If you have any comments or suggestions about BritainUSA or BritainUSA 4Kids,please use our feedback form.We'd welcome your input.
   Cheers!

36.We can see that BritainUSA.com 4Kids is designed to help usD.
A.understand British history better
B.have a better understanding of American culture
C.improve our English
D.have a better understanding of Britain
37.According to the passage,who CAN'T benefit from visiting BritainUSA.com 4Kids?C
A.Helen,who wants to see pictures of British royal families.
B.Daniel,who wants to know about British football teams.
C.Alisa,who is choosing an ideal college in Britain.
D.Philip,who is looking for a pen pal in Britain.
38.If you want to express your dissatisfaction with the site,you should go to theD
A.picture gallery  
B.frequently asked questions
C.glossary of British terms
D.feedback form
39.What does the underlined word"glossary"in Paragraph 4 mean in English?A
A.a list of technical or special words      
B.some comments
C.some suggestions 
D.a piece of advice
40.The above writing is most probably intended forC
A.children       
B.teachers   
C.parents  
D.children experts.
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