A device that stops drivers from falling asleep at the wheel is about to undergo(接受) testing at Department of Transport laboratories and could go on sale within 12 months.

????????????? The system, called driver Alert, aims to reduce deadly road accidents by 20%--40% that are caused by tiredness. Airline pilots can also use it to reduce the 30% of all pilot-error accidents that are related to fatigue（疲劳）.

????????????? Driver Alert is based on a computerized wristband. The device, worn by drivers or pilots gives out a sound about every four minutes during a car journey. After each sound the driver must respond by squeezing the steering wheel(方向盘). A sensor in the wristband detects this pressing action and measures the time between the sound and the driver’s response.

????????????? Tiredness is directly related to a driver’s response time. Usually, a watchful driver would take about 400 milliseconds to respond, but once that falls to more than 500 milliseconds, it suggests that the driver is getting sleepy.

?? In such cases the device gives out more regular and louder sounds, showing that the driver should open a window or stop for a rest. If the driver’s response continues to slow down, the sounds become more frequent until a nonstop alarm warns that the driver must stop as soon as possible.

????????????? The device has been delivered to the department’s laboratories for testing. If these tests, scheduled for six months’ time, are successful, the makers will bring the product to market within about a year.

1.How should a driver respond to the sounds from Driver Alert?

A. By sounding a warning. ????????????? ?????????????

B. By touching the wristband.

C. By checking the driving time. ?????????????

D. By pressing the steering wheel.

2.We can learn from the text that the driver needs to stop for a break when his response time is ________

A. about 400 milliseconds ????????????? ????????????? B. below 500 milliseconds

C. over 500 milliseconds ????????????? ????????????? D. about 4 minutes

3.When the driver gets sleepy while driving, Driver Alert ______.

A. moves more regularly ????????????? ????????????? ?????????????

B. stops working properly

C. opens the window for the driver ?????????????

D. sounds more frequently and loudly

4.According to the text, Driver Alert ______.

A. aims to reduce tiredness-related accidents

B. has gone through testing at laboratories

C. aims to prevent drivers from sleeping

D. has been on sale for 12 months

When you want to go shopping, decide how much money you can spend on new clothes． Think about the kind of clothes you really need． Then look for those clothes you really need． Then look for those clothes on sale．

There are labels(标签) inside all new clothes． The labels tell you how to take care of your clothes． The label for a shirt may tell you to wash it in warm water． A sweater label may tell you to wash in cold water． The label on a coat may say “dry clean only”, for washing may ruin this coat． If you do as the directions (说明)on the label, you can keep your clothes looking their best for a long time．

Many clothes today must be dry cleaned． Dry cleaning is expensive． When buying new clothes, check to see if they will need to be dry cleaned． You will save money if you buy clothes that can be washed．

You can save money if you buy clothes that are well made． Well-made clothes last longer． They look good even after they have been washed many times． Clothes that cost more money are not necessarily(不一定) better made． They do not always fit better． Sometimes less expensive clothes look and fit better than more expensive clothes．

If you want to save money, you had better buy clothes that __ ．

       A．don’t fit you              B．don’t last long       

       C．need to be dry cleaned    D．can be washed

The labels inside the clothes tell you______．

       A．how to keep them looking their best     B．how to save money

       C．whether they fit you or not            D．where to get them dry cleaned

The first thing for you to do before you buy clothes is __ ．

       A．to look for well-made clothes        

       B．to see how much money you can spend on it

       C．to know how to wash them         

       D．to read the labels inside them

We learn from the passage that cheaper clothes __ ．

       A．are always worse made             B．must be dry cleaned

       C．can not be washed                 D．can sometimes fit you better

The best title for the passage should be __ ．

       A．Buy Less Expensive Clothes        

       B．Taking Enough Money When Shopping

       C．Being a Clever Clothes Shopper     

       D．Choosing the Labels inside New Clothes

Food Cures


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Did you know that fish oil is emerging as a real treatment for depression? That coffee and cinnamon can actually lower blood sugar in people with diabetes? Here you’ll find detailed food prescriptions, based on the latest research, for more than 57 common health problems, including colds, hay fever, memory loss and so on. Plus dozens of practical suggestions for getting more of the foods that can help prevent disease, and simple recipes for immune-boosting smoothies, healing teas, and more.
Product Details:
Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: Reader’s Digest Association
Publication Date: 2007-09
ISBN: 0762107308
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Average Customer Rating: based on 3 reviews
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Exactly As Described Feb 15, 2010
Product arrived quickly. The description said there was a tear on the cover of the book. I was pleased that it was just a small tear and otherwise the book was in very good condition. This seller was honest and did not try to overplay the condition in order to make a sale.
Some good information Feb 06, 2010
This book does have some good information, but it does not talk at all about eating organic food, grass fed beef, free-range eggs, etc. The poisonous pesticides (杀虫剂) and artificial hormones (激素) in our society have a huge effect on our health and some illnesses probably wouldn’t even exist if it weren’t for them.
Fantastic Aug 05, 2009
This book is perfect for any questions you have about using food to help your body. We all know chicken soup helps colds, but did you know? This book will tell you exactly what’s special about each food and what part of the body or disease it helps. Combat any health problems you have with this common sense food guide.
【小题1】Who is the advertisement mainly intended for?

阅读下列材料，从所给的六个选项(A、B、C、D、E和F)中，选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
The people below are going to make a trip．After the description of these people, there is information about six tours A-F．Decide which tours would be most suitable for the people mentioned in descriptions 61-65 and then mark the correct letter (A-F) on your answer sheet．There is one extra paragraph about one tour which you do not need to use．
____ 61．Victor and three of his friends would like spend a whole weekend driving around in nice scenery and enjoying some local food．
____ 62．Vanessa and Adam want to go on a comfortable trip which takes them quickly to an interesting city．Then they want to enjoy at least two days of sightseeing．
____ 63．Charlie, Kathy and their three children don’t have much money, but they want a special day out this Saturday. They must be back home by 9 p．m．．
____ 64．Jenny is a Dutch student who is studying in Scotland．She doesn’t drive, but wants a day trip to see some beautiful scenery and spend a little time by the sea．
____ 65.Kitty and her boyfriend want to experience something exciting, especially in the ocean word. They wish they would swim like a fish.
A. Amsterdam
Sail out in the evening and enjoy over 12 hours in the Netherlands, returning the following night．After a good Dutch breakfast you travel by train direct to the heart of the wonderful city of Amsterdam．The sightseeing and places to shop will make this a day remember ．Weekends only．
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The chance to experience the oceans of the world．Children will love the observatory, with water all around them and big fish swimming above their heads! Afterwards you eat at a world-famous local restaurant before boarding the ferry at 9 pm．Not cheap, but a great day out!
C. Sea and Mountains in Northern Ireland
Explore the Northern Ireland countryside, including the amazing Moutains of Mourne and the small seaside holiday town of Newcastle．The ferry leaves the port in Scotland at 7:30 and arrives back at 22:20．Transport in Northern Ireland is by air-conditioned coach．
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Whether you want to buy or just look, you’ll love this tour．The large Darney shopping center is a shopper’s dream! You will find a lot of local goods on sale, and clothes and kitchen goods are excellent value．Free children’s entertainment all day．Leaves at 10:00, arrives back at 19:00．
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A four-day trip．From England you cross to Belgium in just 100 minutes by hydrofoil! You are served food and drinks during the crossing, then continue your journey to Brussels, or another beautiful city, on the fast Belgium railway network．
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Once you arrive in Ireland you’re quickly on beautiful country roads, with friendly villages where you can stop for a delicious bite to eat．The special price allows you to take your car and up to five people away for 48 hours, and two night’s hotel accommodation can be arranged for a little extra．

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