Your Car Is Ready for Take-off
The flying car has been talked about for many years，but now it appears that the idea is about to become a reality.
An international company has built a two-seater plane that, at the touch of a button ，transforms into a car perfectly suitable for driving on public roads. It has been designed so that the wings fold up automatically； and it takes just 15 seconds to switch between flying and driving. With its wings fully open and the propeller(螺旋桨）spinning, it can take off from any airfield.
Flying cars are quicker than traditional ones for travelling from city to city，and they can run on ordinary fuel. Another big advantage is that they are cool ，like something you would see in an action film. At the moment ₉ however, the flying car’s wheels are illegal to leave the ground. That is not because of technical reasons or problems with the design. It is because the various road and aircraft authorities simply cannot agree on whether it is a car or a plane.
“The government and the authorities have never thought seriously about a flying car, says Alan Price ，the president of the company that has developed it. “I wanted a car that could fly and drive ，but it is difficult to find an organization prepared to insure the vehicle against accidents.
Nevertheless _? the company hopes to produce and deliver its first flying car soon. The company already has orders for 40 of them. The majority the potential customers are older and some are retired。There have even been orders from some people who have no pilot's license.
The flying car will cost around $ 200_.000. “For an airplane _， that^’s a very reasonable price， but for a car, It's quite expensive，” explains Alan. “But it just is not possible to make a $ 10，000 flying car yet. ”
This latest means of transport will not become a mass-market item in the near future，but in the long term it has the potential to change the way you travel. It will become no more expensive than driving your car on the motorway. Travel time could be reduced by more than half.
So the next time you are told to fasten your seat belt, it may be to prepare for take-off.
【小题1】We know from the passage that the flying car______

Statistically, air travel is by far the safest way to travel, and you can make flying even safer, just by following these simple rules. As your chances of being involved in an air accident are practically nil（不存在）, many of these tips concern what you should and shouldn't do to make your journey safer when you are airborne（升空的）.
Fly on non-stop routes
Most accidents occur during the takeoff, climb, descent and landing phases of a flight, so flying non-stop reduces your exposure to these complex procedures.
Choose larger aircraft
Although small aircraft have very good safety records, those with more than 30 passenger seats are designed to comply（遵守）with much stricter regulations and are tested more regularly to make sure they still comply. Also, in t he unlikely event of a serious accident, larger aircraft provide a better opportunity for passenger survival.
Pay attention to the pre-flight safety briefing
The information may seem repetitious（重复的）, but it's worth listening to the flight attendants. And even if you’ve flown before, it doesn’t mean you know everything about the aircraft you're on, such as the location of the closest emergency exit.
Store things safely
Never put very heavy articles in the overhead storage bins. They may fall out when someone opens the bin and cause injury. Also, the bin may not be able to hold heavier objects during turbulence（气流）.
Keep our seat belt fastened while you are seated
Cabin crew always tell you this, but it’s important. You would be seriously injured if the plane hits unexpected turbulence. Always fasten your seat belt if you are told to. The general rule of flying is this: If you are told to do something, do it first and ask questions later.
Let the flight attendant pour your hot drinks
Flight attendants are trained to handle hot drinks like coffee or tea in a crowded aisle on a moving aircraft, so allow them to pour the drink and hand it to you. Never ask to take a coffee pot from one of them.
【小题1】Whom is the passage meant for?

根据下列句子及所给汉语注释, 在答题卡相应的位置上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。(每空只写一词)

1... Of all the subjects, ________ (地理) is little John’s favorite.

2... When he was very young, the boy dreamed of becoming a ________ (飞行员).

3... Now more and more people are _______(开始) to understand the importance of good health.

4.. I have been ________ (深深地) impressed by a number of experiences in her life.

5.. When I entered the room, I found the old man ________ (坐) himself in the armchair.

6... It’s reported that several ________ (欧洲) countries have been involved in that country’s civil war.

7... Mr. Green managed to fasten the suitcase with ________ (钉子).

8... When you’re enthusiastic about something, you’re ________ (可能) to do whatever you can to get it.

9... Father suggested that Li Lei ________ (刮) off his beard immediately.

10... Many people now make it a rule to buy cards for their friends before ________ (圣诞节).

All passengers        are expected to fasten the seatbelts when the plane takes off and lands.

A. on the board   B. on board      C. on a board    D. on boards

根据下列句子及所给汉语注释, 在答题卡相应的位置上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。(每空只写一词)
【小题1】.. Of all the subjects, ________ (地理) is little John’s favorite.
【小题2】.. When he was very young, the boy dreamed of becoming a ________ (飞行员).
【小题3】.. Now more and more people are _______(开始) to understand the importance of good health.
【小题4】. I have been ________ (深深地) impressed by a number of experiences in her life.
【小题5】. When I entered the room, I found the old man ________ (坐) himself in the armchair.
【小题6】.. It’s reported that several ________ (欧洲) countries have been involved in that country’s civil war.
【小题7】.. Mr. Green managed to fasten the suitcase with ________ (钉子).
【小题8】.. When you’re enthusiastic about something, you’re ________ (可能) to do whatever you can to get it.
【小题9】.. Father suggested that Li Lei ________ (刮) off his beard immediately.
【小题10】.. Many people now make it a rule to buy cards for their friends before ________ (圣诞节).