摘要:Many drivers think they are luckily to avoid accidents. As the(a) matter of fact, no one could(can) afford to risk their lives driving after drinking. Drunk driving will not only threaten the life of the drivers as well as other people, and(but) also make their family suffer from anxiety caused by it. In addition, drunk driving ∧is against the law and more and more people are punished for them(it). In a word, for the sake of the safety of all people, please notdrive after drinking. 必修4 Module 6 Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural World

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Drink drivers could be prohibited from driving under the influence if new technology from Nissan is introduced.

The Japanese car maker has developed a new odor (气味) detection system designed to prevent drivers from operating a car if they are over the legal limit. The system works by using a series of sensors (传感器) to detect the level of alcohol the driver has consumed.

A high-sensitivity alcohol odor sensor is built into the gear stick (变速杆), which is able to detect the presence of the driver’s palm as he or she attempts to start driving. If the alcohol level detected is above a pre-determined limit, the system automatically locks the transmission(变速器), immobilizing the car. A voice alert is also issued via the car navigation system telling the driver that he or she is over the limit.

Extra sensors are also placed in the driver and passenger seats and a warning is issued if these sensors detect the presence of alcohol in the air inside the vehicle cabin.

While still in the developmental stage the concept of drink driving detectors being built into cars has generally been welcomed by many drivers.

Nissan said the technology is part of a project aimed at halving the number of fatalities (灾祸) and serious injuries in Nissan cars by 2015 compared to 2005 levels.

1.The detection system works _______________.

A.by detecting the smell of alcohol in the vehicle cabin

B.by measuring the volume of the alcohol in vehicle cabin

C.by detecting the weight of the school in the vehicle cabin

D.by using a car navigation system

2.What do we know about the detection system?

A.The detection system is still in the developmental stage.

B.The new technology from Nissan has been introduced.

C.The driving detectors are being built into cars.

D.The system has already been used in some car companies.

3.The driver’s attitude toward the detection system is that of _______________.

A.annoyance

B.welcome

C.unconcern

D.doubt

4.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A.Nissan will release drink-proof cars.

B.Traffic accidents will be decreased.

C.A project halving the number of accidents.

D.A new odor detection system.

 

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It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible.Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel.It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter altogether.
Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense too.It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving.On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting.A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and calm so necessary in modern traffic condition.But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough.Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.
However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous.Typical examples are the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may be not able to stop in time.The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.It always amazes me that the highways are not covered with the dead bodies of these grannies (奶奶).
An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings.Unfortunately, modern drivers can’t even learn to drive.Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users.It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.
【小题1】According to the passage, troubles on the road are often caused by        .

A.road conditions B.the speed of modern life
C.the large number of carsD.the behavior of the drivers
【小题2】In the writer’s opinion,        .
A.drivers should show road politeness properly.
B.strict traffic rules are badly needed
C.unskillful drivers should be punished
D. drivers should avoid traffic jams
【小题3】The underlined word “give-and-take” in the passage means        .
A.politeness and impoliteness
B.willingness to give in to each other’s wishes
C.offering help to others as much as possible
D.good manners and bad manners
【小题4】What is the best title of the passage?
A.Road Politeness
B.Traffic Problems
C Bad Manners on the Road              
D.Good Drivers and Bad Driver

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Even as Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda wrapped up a tired appearance before Congress,the head of the world’s largest automaker wasn’t leaving his problems behind.
Toyota faces a criminal investigation by federal lawyers in New York.The company is now being investigated.Its US dealerships in difficulty now are facing repairs to potentially millions of customer cars that have been recalled.The company is offering customers money back for rental cars and other expenses.
Its lawyers are busy preparing to cope with lawsuits.A new hearing will be conducted. And the cost to Toyota’s reputation is only now starting.
Despite back-to-back hearings this  week,left to be said were a better explanation for slow actions to deal with the faults and believable promises that the problems that led to sudden,unintended accelerations will be fixed.
Toyoda said those changes were being made nearly around the clock,but during three hours of often tense questions and answers he repeated that there was no link to the vehicle’s electronic systems.
Many drivers making complaints against Toyota and the government say their acceleration problems had nothing to do with floor mat interference(油门踏板故障)or sticky gas pedals(刹车).Outside experts have suggested electronic problems.
House lawmakers expressed serious criticism on Toyoda,the grandson of the company’s founder.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA)is seeking records on Toyota’s recalls and is conducting its own review on whether electronics were behind the car faults.NHTSA also continues to look into steering complaints from drivers of the popular Corolla model.
Toyota has recalled 8.5 million cars,more than 6 million of them in the United States.
It may be a while before car buyers believe that Toyota really makes safe cars.
Toyota’s January sales already fell 16 percent even as most other automakers jumped back from last year’s bad results.Analyst Koji Endo of Advanced Research Japan in Tokyo said he expects February sales,due out next week,to be down 30 percent to 40.Toyota’s sales problem could continue beyond that. 
It will take some time to feel the full effect of this,he said.
66.The best title for this passage is           .
A.Toyota is in trouble                  B.Toyota is under hearing
C.Toyota is finished                        D.Toyota is still running
67.What is the purpose of the hearing?
A.America hopes that Toyota apologizes to the US customers.
B.America wants to get Toyota out of the US market.
C.America wants to help Toyota out of difficulty.
D.America hopes that Toyota admits their cars have electronic system problem.
68.What can we infer from the passage?
A. Toyota provides very good post sale service.
B. Toyota’s biggest market is in the United States.
C.Toyota will be closed soon.
D.Toyota’s dealership in the US will all be closed.
69.Why does Toyota recall cars and offer customers money back for rental cars and other expenses?
A.It tries to avoid the maximum damages to the company.
B.It is big company and has means to fix every problem.
C.It’s part of post servicee. D.It’s a way to compete in auto market.
70.The last sentence of this passage indicates            .
A.Analyst Koji Endo is fully confident about Toyota
B.Toyota could meet a worse situation
C.Toyota would get out of trouble sooner or later
D.Toyota would build up a better reputation among its customers

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