题目内容
With more and more cars on the road, traffic jams (堵车) are inevitable. Traffic jams can lead to more accidents as there are more cars, with more people trying to get to their destination, all the while getting worse. Although it’s impossible to avoid traffic jams altogether, there are some tips you can follow to reduce the amount of time on the road.
Check for traffic jams before you leave. You can listen to the radio for traffic news, or check on the Internet to get up-to-minute information on traffic. If the route you want to take is heavy with traffic, you can choose another.
Look for a different route all the time. Most traffic jams happen on busy roads. Using country roads could avoid a lot of traffic. Although the distance you may have to travel is further, it can work out quicker.
Set your car radio to receive traffic bulletins. Many new car stereo systems (汽车音响系统) are equipped with a radio system by which you can hear the traffic channel. This way you can get the latest traffic information and change your journey if necessary.
__________. Most traffic jams usually occur(发生) during rush hour, so try to avoid this time period if possible. Some jobs offer flexible working hours so that you can travel to work outside of rush hour. Some jobs even allow you to work at home so as to avoid moving altogether. Ask your manager to see what you can do if traffic is a problem for you.
Use public transport instead. The easiest way to avoid traffic jams is to take buses or the underground instead of driving your own car. Not only will you avoid traffic jams but you will most likely be saving money.
1.How many suggestions are there mentioned to reduce
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2.Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
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3.Which of the following can be put in the blank in the text? (no more than 8 words)
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4.How can you get the latest traffic information? (List at least two ways)
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5.What might be the best title for this passage?
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Alice’s class planned to make a class newspaper. All the students wrote stories, articles or poems for it. One day Alice said to the teacher, “Most newspapers have advertisements. Can we put some in our newspaper?”
The teacher agreed at once. She made Alice the advertising manager, and then Alice asked her classmates to advertise in the newspaper. Here are some of the ads Alice received.
PC WANTED In good condition. Not too expensive. See Alan. | LOST A silver ring with a blue stone in it. See Patricia. | FOUND A silver ring with a stone in it. See Agnes. |
GOOD HOME WANTED Six lovely kittens(猫崽) need good homes. They are the loveliest I’ve ever seen. Free to the right person. See John. | WORK WANTED A strong boy is willing to work in a garden or do some housework. 3 hours a week. See Tom. | CONCERT TICKETS Has anyone got a spare ticket for the coming concert? I’m looking forward to getting one and I will pay well for a good one. See Sheila. |
1.The underlined word “some” refers to _________.
A. articles B. poems C. stories D. advertisements
2.Alan would like to buy _________.
A. a lovely kitten B. a silver ring
C. a PC in good condition D. a concert ticket
3.Who will Patricia meet to get her lost ring?
A. Agnes. B. John. C. Sheila. D. Alan.
4.What does Tom think of himself?
A. Kind. B. Strong. C. Polite. D. Weak.
5.What can we learn from the reading?
A. The teacher suggested putting ads in the class newspaper.
B. Alice didn’t want to become an advertising manager.
C. John is going to take the lovely kittens home.
D. It’s difficult to get a ticket for the coming concert.