Bicycle Safety

Operation  Always ride your bike in a safe, controlled manner on campus(校园). Obey rules and regulations. 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  A necessity, make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fit 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 15km/h, unless otherwise posted. Always give the right of ways to walkers. 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 posts can result in a fine.

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. get your serial number B. find your stolen bicycle

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 taillight.      D. A headlight.

3.If you lock your bicycle to a tree on the campus, you could be fined _________.

A. $25       B. $30             C. $35             D. $40

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A. Directions for bicycle tour on campus. 

B. A guide for safe bicycling on campus.

C. Regulations of bicycle race on campus.

D. Rules for riding motor vehicles on campus.

Every year, almost 2 million Americans are injured while they're  21 work every day, 240 are killed on the job. The   22   job is cutting down trees. Being a policeman is safer than many jobs, including driving a truck, collecting garbage and   23  airplanes. One of the safest jobs is being a librarian.
The government inspects(检查) most factories and offices.  24 have to   25   fines(罚款) if their factories or offices are unsafe. In California, employers often go to prison if one of their workers is  26  because a factory didn't  27 safety measures. But President Bush cut down the number of government inspectors(检查员)  28 15 percent.   29 , many people say working is less safe now.
For women workers, the greatest danger so far is murder. Forty--two percent of all  30 who died at work were killed. Many of them work  31 clerks in stores   32 they are alone at night. Experts say they can protect themselves by putting the cash desk in full   33  .
The numbers of deaths and accidents at work don't take into  34 people who become sick from   35   that they are exposed to （暴露）at work. Doctors don't know   36 some chemicals cause illness.There are no government rules for many new chemicals.
Inspectors say employers  37 their backs on safety problems because they don't want to pay the bill for fixing them. They also say some workers don't want to complain about dangers because they may  38  their jobs.
The government should force business to improve safety. There's no   39 for workers dying or  40 in an accident that could have been prevented.
21. A. in           B. at              C. on               D. during
22. A. safest        B. most dangerous   C. easiest            D. most tiring
23. A. flying        B. making         C. doing             D. riding
24. A. Officers      B. Workers         C. Employers        D. Employees
25. A. give         B. offer            C. pay              D. buy
26. A. saved        B. hit             C. shot              D. killed
27. A. use          B.do              C. break            D. take
28. A. to           B. by              C. from             D. at
29. A. As a result    B. As              C. At last            D. Then
30. A. adults        B. youths          C. men              D. women
31. A. for          B. as              C. like               D. to
32. A. which        B. that             C. where            D. why
33. A. view         B. opinion         C. scene              D. scenery
34.A thought       B mind           C thinking            D consideration
35. A. machines     B. chemicals        C. air                D. work
36. A. because      B. when            C. whether            D. even if
37. A. do          B. turn             C. make              D. refuse
38. A. lose         B. miss             C. give up            D. save
39. A. need         B. reason           C. time              D. excuse
40. A. injuring      B. being injured      C. be injuring         D. be injured 

China has recently been faced with serious issues of product safety. In Panama, it is said that medicine made with a poisonous chemical sickened some people. A Chinese company had identified it as diethylamide glycol （ [化]乙二醇）, a low – cost substitute commonly used in automobile antifreeze（防冻剂）.

Some countries have banned Chinese-made toothpaste containing diethylamide glycol. China has now told companies to discontinue its use, even though it says the toothpaste is safe. Another industrial chemical, melamine, was found in wheat flour used to make pet food in North America. Thousands of dogs and cats became sick.

The United States has restricted some imports of Chinese seafood because they contained banned substance. And questions have been raised about other products, including children’s toys covered with lead paint.

Chinese officials promised to provide the European Union, the biggest trading partner, with detailed reports on enforcement efforts against unsafe goods.

Meglena Kuneva, commissioner (理事) for consumer protection of the European Union said China should have kept its promise.

China recently closed three companies linked to the Panama and the pet food scare. And it dismissed the former head of its food and drug administration. He was found guilty of corruption (腐败) for approving unsafe drugs. This week, a conference of the State Council approved a proposed special measure on the supervision of food safety. The Xinhua News Agency said it calls for stronger controls over producers, greater responsibilities for government and more serious punishment for illegal activities.

But Chinese officials have accused some foreign media of overstating problems with goods made in China. They say food imports from the United States also fail inspection sometimes. Next Week, American and Chinese food safety officials are planning to hold 5 days of meetings in Beijing to discuss cooperation.

1.How many cases with safety problems are mentioned in the passage?

A．Six               B．Five              C．Four             D．Three

2.How was Panama case dealt with afterwards?

A. Three companies linked to it were closed down.

B. The former head of food and drug administration was removed from his position.

C. More serious punishment was conducted for leaders linked to it.

D. Both A and B.

3.We can infer the followings except that ________.

A．Chinese- made toothpaste is safe

B．the safety of “made in China” is doubted

C．there are safety problems with more Chinese products

D．the Chinese government is to blame partly for the product safety problems.

4.The passage is mainly about ________.

A．China is facing product safety problems

B．more controls are taken of Chinese goods

C．overstated problems with Chinese goods

D．China is losing its trade partners

5.What does “ it ” refer to in the last but one paragraph?

A．China                                B．The European Union

C．Chinese officials                        D．The Chinese company

Toyota recalls cars in safety alert.
Toyota is recalling more than two million cars in thief fears of sticking accelerator pedals, (踏板) just months after another major problem affected huge numbers.
The latest recall is due to potential problems with the pedal device that can cause the accelerator to become stuck.
The earlier issue affected 4.2m vehicles which we at the risk of the pedal becoming trapped under floor mats.
This time Toyota said in rare cases, the pedal mechanism were down, causing the accelerator to become harder to press, slower to return or, in some cases, stuck
It's said the problem appeared to be related to the potential build-up of condensation (压缩) on sliding surfaces in the accelerator system that helps drivers push down or release the pedal. A spokesman said the company did not yet have a solution to the latest problem but is working on it.
The recall affects the 2009-2010 RAV4, the 2009-2010 Corolla, the 2009-2010 Matrix, the 2005-2010 Avalon, the 2007-2010 Camry, the 2010 Highlander, the 2007-2010 Tundra and the 2008-2010 Sequoia. Of these, the Avalon, Camry and Tundra models -- encompassing (包含) about 1.7 million vehicles -- were also included in the previous pedal recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement that the problem is "a serious safety issue and we are pleased Toyota is taking immediate action to address it".
Toyota said drivers in the recalled vehicles whose pedals become stuck should firmly apply their brakes, drive the car to a safe location, shut off the engine and contact the nearest dealer.
Toyota's latest recall in November was blamed for several crashes, including an accident involving a Lexus that accelerated to more than 120 mph before crashing in San Diego, killing four people.
1. Why is Toyota recalling so many ears in the US?
A. To reduce price                                B. To reduce pollution   
C. for the sake of safety                   D. For the sake of economy
2. Which statement is true according to the passage?
A. It's the first time for Toyota to recall cars
B. The reason of the latest recall is different from that of the earlier one
C. The Toyota company has found a good solution to the problem.
D. The recall only affects the cars made between 2009-2010
3. What shouldn't the driver in the recalled vehicles whose pedals get stuck do?
A. Turn on the car engine          B. Get in touch with the nearest dealers immediately
C. Drive the ear to a safe location immediately          D. Firmly apply their brakes
4. What can we infer from the The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's statement?
A. It's too dangerous for the company to recall the cars
B. It's a waste of money for the company to recall the cars
C. It's not hard to solve the safety problem.
D. It's a relief to see that the company can face the problem.

Bicycle Safety
Operation  Always ride your bike in a safe, controlled manner on campus(校园). Obey rules and regulations. Watch out for walkers and other bicyclists, and always use your lights in dark conditions.
Theft Prevention  Always safely lock your bicycle to a bicycle rack---even if you are only away for a minute. Register(登记) 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  A necessity, make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fit 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, unless otherwise posted. Always give the right of ways to walkers. 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 posts can result in a fine.
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
【小题1】Registration of your bicycle may help you _____________.