Direction: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A new transportation device called the Segway was reported to have been in use for quite a while. Its inventor called it the world’s first self-balancing ___41___ transport vehicle for short distance travel.

The Segway looks like a large ___42___ with two wheels. The wheels are connected to a platform. The stick has handles for a person to hold. The person stands on the platform and holds the handles. The transporter moves forward or backward when the person moves his or her body in that direction. The driver turns the handles to go left or right.

Computers and ___43___ devices on the Segway make the vehicle move and balance. It is ___44___ by batteries that are recharged with electricity. It can travel at a speed of 19 km an hour.

Dean Kamen, the inventor of the Segway says it was ___45___ to reduce pollution and solve other environment problems in cities.

A Segway costs about five thousand dollars. People who have bought Segways say they are extremely useful though quite ___46___. But they can use the Segways instead of their cars for short trips, and it is a great way to save money on gasoline. The Segway also makes it convenient for people who have trouble walking because of ___47___ problems.

Segways are being used in more than twelve American airports. Security officers say they are able to move quickly on the devices in ___48___ situation.

People on vacation are also learning to use Segways. Segway tours are popular in several American cities including Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, D. C. Tour company officials say it takes from ten to thirty minutes to teach people how to ___49___ a Segway. Then the group uses them to move around the city.

Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Living one’s life is really like driving on a highway. First, the driver must carefully examine the  

41   of his car, just as he cares for his health for a good life . Once he enters into the highway, he must    42   certain rules for his own safety. It can also be said that he must obey certain rules of society when living as a   43   adult. For example, on the highway, he is required to keep a   44   speed which can be compared with his continuous activities through his life. Neither driving nor living must be taken at too high a speed nor at too slow a speed. If he drives too 45 , the police will give him a ticket, just as he will be arrested when he breaks the law. Acting too conservatively, he will be called an out-of-date person  46   the others driving at the proper speed. When he wants to   47   lanes, he must give careful attention to every direction of his car . It is sometimes dangerous to change the way of life unless he can be sure of completion by doing so. He should not make any unnecessary changing of lanes which gives him only danger.

Finally, he must discover where he is now by   48   some signs appearing now and then. If he takes the wrong turning, he must return to the right path as soon as he can. But he may   49 lose time and energy both on the road and in life.

On the whole, driving on a highway and living one’s life are both hard work. But if he is careful and serious enough, they will provide him much pleasure.

Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Living one’s life is really like driving on a highway. First, the driver must carefully examine the  

  41   of his car, just as he cares for his health for a good life . Once he enters into the highway, he must    42   certain rules for his own safety. It can also be said that he must obey certain rules of society when living as a   43   adult. For example, on the highway, he is required to keep a   44   speed which can be compared with his continuous activities through his life. Neither driving nor living must be taken at too high a speed nor at too slow a speed. If he drives too 45 , the police will give him a ticket, just as he will be arrested when he breaks the law. Acting too conservatively, he will be called an out-of-date person  46   the others driving at the proper speed. When he wants to   47   lanes, he must give careful attention to every direction of his car . It is sometimes dangerous to change the way of life unless he can be sure of completion by doing so. He should not make any unnecessary changing of lanes which gives him only danger.

Finally, he must discover where he is now by   48   some signs appearing now and then. If he takes the wrong turning, he must return to the right path as soon as he can. But he may   49 lose time and energy both on the road and in life.

On the whole, driving on a highway and living one’s life are both hard work. But if he is careful and serious enough, they will provide him much pleasure.