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　　Doctors in the Netherlands (荷兰) are allowed to help patients who choose to die. Ending a person's life in this way is called “euthanasia”.

　　However, a new law places strict controls on that. Both the patient and the doctor take part in the making of the decision.

　　Patients must have a terrible illness with no chance of cure. They must choose to die on their own. They must be suffering from “unbearable pains”.

　　Doctors must talk with at least one doctor who has dealt with euthanasia before. They must report the death to proper officials.

　　Some people refer to euthanasia as “mercy killing”. But not everybody views it that way. Some simply call it murder.

　　The lawmakers voted 90 to 45 in favor of (支持) “euthanasia”. Dr Herbert was pleased with the vote. He has already helped some patients kill themselves to get rid of their pains once for all. “A good-bye is painful, but it gives them a chance to say ‘I'm leaving,’” he said. “It can create moments of great closeness between people.”

　　Dr Karel Gunning said the practice went against his training as a doctor. “Killing is not part of medicine,” he said.

　　Gunning argues that the doctor's job is to make the person's pain bearable. He also has other fears. “Our society is moving very quickly from birth control to death control,” he said.

1．According to the new law, the practice of “euthanasia” should be decided by ________.

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A．the doctor and the patient

B．doctors and proper officials

C．the patient and his/her family

D．the doctor and the patient's family

2．The new law requires a doctor to discuss the matter with another doctor ________.

[　　]

A．who has practised “euthanasia” before

B．who has been trained for euthanasia

C．who knows the patient very well

D．who is in favour of euthanasia

3．The best title for the passage should be ________.

[　　]

A．Law Permits Death by Choice

B．Doctors in Favor of Mercy Killing

C．Ending a Person's Life in This Way

D．From Death Control to Birth Control

On the night of May 9, 2011, musician Gao Xiaosong ran his car into three other cars in Beijing.
But it wasn’t just a car accident—he was drunk(喝醉的).
Now, Gao has to go to prison (监狱) for six months and pay a 4,000 yuan fine.
Gao is the first star to be punished under China’s new drunk driving law.
From May 1 on, drunk drivers will pay a fine, and be banned from driving for five years or even forever.
Drunk driving has become a serious social problem in China.According to the Ministry of Public Security (公安部), police caught more than half a million drunk drivers last year, a 68 % increase from 2009.
The new law sees drunk driving as a crime.
In the West, drunk driving is also a crime. In the US, for example, if the police catch a drunk driver, the driver will pay a fine, lose his or her license (驾照) and even go to prison. If the driver wants to drive again, he or she must do public service, and take part in educational programs.
You may think: drunk driving is a crime? Isn’t this law too unkind? But experts say, “Not at all.”
“It is to protect people’s rights to life and health,” Li Gang, lawyer in Chengdu, told China Daily. “Drunk driving is very dangerous. No matter what the results are, it should not be allowed.”
【小题1】Mr. Gao ran his car into three other cars because _________.

On the night of May 9, 2011, musician Gao Xiaosong ran his car into three other cars in Beijing.
But it wasn’t just a car accident—he was drunk(喝醉的).
Now, Gao has to go to prison (监狱) for six months and pay a 4,000 yuan fine.
Gao is the first star to be punished under China’s new drunk driving law.
From May 1 on, drunk drivers will pay a fine, and be banned from driving for five years or even forever.
Drunk driving has become a serious social problem in China.According to the Ministry of Public Security (公安部), police caught more than half a million drunk drivers last year, a 68 % increase from 2009.
The new law sees drunk driving as a crime.
In the West, drunk driving is also a crime. In the US, for example, if the police catch a drunk driver, the driver will pay a fine, lose his or her license (驾照) and even go to prison. If the driver wants to drive again, he or she must do public service, and take part in educational programs.
You may think: drunk driving is a crime? Isn’t this law too unkind? But experts say, “Not at all.”
“It is to protect people’s rights to life and health,” Li Gang, lawyer in Chengdu, told China Daily. “Drunk driving is very dangerous. No matter what the results are, it should not be allowed.”

1. 1.

   Mr. Gao ran his car into three other cars because _________.

   1. A.
      there was something wrong with his car
   2. B.
      he went home too late
   3. C.
      he drank too much wine
   4. D.
      the road was too crowded
2. 2.

   What does the underlined word “fine” in the third paragraph refer to(指)?

   1. A.
      Health.
   2. B.
      Traffic.
   3. C.
      Weather.
   4. D.
      Money.
3. 3.

   When did the new law come into use?

   1. A.
      On May 1, 2010.
   2. B.
      On May 1, 2011.
   3. C.
      On May 1, 2009
   4. D.
      On May 9, 2011.
4. 4.

   What do experts think of the new law?

   1. A.
      Drunk driving is a crime.
   2. B.
      The law is not kind to drunk drivers.
   3. C.
      Driving has become a serious problem.
   4. D.
      The law is too strict.
5. 5.

   Which of the following sentence is TRUE?

   1. A.
      Li Gang from Chengdu doesn’t like the law.
   2. B.
      In the US, drunk drivers will only lose their licenses.
   3. C.
      There were more drunk drivers in 2010 than in 2009.
   4. D.
      The law is to protect drivers’ rights to life and health only.

It was silent in Mom’s hospital room. Only the sound of her heart monitor interrupted the     moments of what seemed to be a peaceful sleep. It had been several hours since her operation. I wanted her to wake up. I needed to     to her. Last night, I shouted at her because she had allowed my     sister to visit her when she had     our mom for years.

         “Shame on you!” she had said firmly. “Moms don’t stop     their children just because one of them chose to leave her. A mother always loves more than she’s loved      .”

         I thought, “Shame on you! When I do something wrong or when a friend is     to her, that’s all she will ever say. How about standing up for you     for once, Mom?”

         My mom’s groaning（呻吟）broke my     . she couldn’t speak,     her eyes were moving, looking for something. She     her notebook and pen next to her bed. I gently handed them to her. She     slowly, and then turned the notebook around for me to read.

         “I forgive you,” it     .

         Tears ran down my face. I felt     . As I began to speak, I was     by the loud arguing of two seemingly angry nurses on the opposite side of the room. My mom suddenly began writing on her notebook, and then stopped to      the piece of paper. She handed it to me, signaling me to give it to the nurses. They read it, looked      at my mom and quietly left the room.

         “What did you write, Mom?” I asked.

         She smiled sweetly but said nothing.     , I knew what she had written on that piece of paper. How     those three little words are!

         I kissed my mom goodbye and     to find my sister.

1.A. quiet                    B. long                         C. sweet                      D. important

2.A. explain                          B. agree                       C. refer                        D. apologize

3.A. selfish                           B. poor                        C. weak                        D. jealous

4.A. attacked                       B. hurt                         C. abandoned             D. criticized

5.A. helping                         B. missing           C. loving                      D. protecting

6.A. in place                         B. in turn                     C. in time                     D. in return

7.A. unkind                          B. special                     C. strange          D. new

8.A. family                            B. children                  C. rights                       D. freedom

9.A. promise                        B. sleep                       C. words                      D. concentration

10.A. and                    B. but                           C. since                        D. so

11.A. pointed    to               B. picked up               C. looked through     D. reached for

12.A. said                    B. wrote                      C. read                       D. moved

13.A. wrote                          B. said                          C. told                          D. suggested

14.A. annoyed           B. worried                   C. ashamed                 D. confused

15.A. kept                            B. frightened              C. angered                  D. interrupted

16.A. check over                B. stare at          C. tear off          D. take out

17.A. proudly                      B. gratefully                C. coldly                      D. carefully

18.A. Suddenly          B. Finally            C. Gradually                D. Clearly

19.A. easy                            B. typical                     C. exact                       D. powerful

20.A. left                              B. tried                        C. called                      D. expected

Driving in Canada is similar to driving in many parts of the United States. Distances and speeds, however, are posted in kilometers per hour and some signs, particularly in Quebec, may only be in French.
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum (最大限度的) speed limit in Canada is 50km/hr in cities and 80km/hr on highways. On rural highways, the posted speed limit may be 100km/hr. It is not allowed to take automobile radar detectors (汽车雷达检测器) into Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and the Yukon. Seat belt use is required by law for all passengers, and child car seats must be used by children under 40 pounds. Some provinces require drivers to keep their vehicles’ headlights on during the day and some have banned (禁止) driving while using a hand-held cell phone. Motorcycles cannot share a lane (车道), and safety helmets for motorcycle riders and passengers are necessary. Running a red light is a serious crime throughout Canada and drivers are advised to stop before starting when a light turns green.
Winter travel can be dangerous due to heavy snowfalls and icy conditions. Some roads and bridges are often closed in winter. Snow tires are required in some provinces. Travelers should also be careful about animals while driving at night in rural areas. 
Highway 401, from Detroit to Montreal, is one of the busiest highways in North America. It has been the scene of many deadly traffic accidents due to sudden and severe weather changes, high rates of speed, and heavy truck traffic. Thus drivers should be alert while travelling here.
Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information and tips . Also, we suggest that you visit the website of Canada’s national authority responsible for road safety.
【小题1】Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?