Who can be the most dangerous one on the street, the car driver, the cyclist or the pedestrian? Now let’s take a look at some people’s opinions.
William Lang
In my opinion, I believe many cyclists behave dangerously. Many drivers are disrespectful of cyclists. But pedestrians are probably the worst offenders.
People of all ages happily walk along the pavement with eyes and hands glued to the mobile phone, quite unaware of what is going on around them. They may even do the same thing while crossing a road at a pedestrian crossing or elsewhere. The rest of us have to give way to them or just stand still to wait for the unavoidable collision.
The real problem is that some pedestrians seem to be, at least for the moment, in worlds of their own that are, to them, much more important than the welfare of others.
Hemingway
I am afraid nowadays the cyclists seem to think they own the roads.
I was walking across Renmin Road one morning when a cyclist went round me and on being asked what he was doing, he shouted at me.
The government built a cycle lane on the road but it is hardly used.
The police do nothing. What a laugh they are!
The cyclists should all have to be made to use the cycle lanes and wear helmets, fluorescent (发荧光的) jacket and tights at night and in the morning. They should pay some sort of tax and be fined for not wearing them.
Gary
Cyclists jump on and off pavements (which are meant for pedestrians), ride at speed along the pavements, and think they have a special right to go through traffic lights when they are on red.
I was almost knocked down recently by a cyclist riding on the pavement when there was a cycle lane right next to him.
Other road users, including horse riders, manage to obey the rules, so why not cyclists?
It’s about time they had to be registered and insured, so when they do hit a pedestrian or a vehicle, or cause an accident, at least they can be traced and there might be an opportunity to claim.
1. The purpose of the question in paragraph one is to .| A．introduce a topic | B．set an example |
| C．show an attitude | D．draw a conclusion |
| A．some pedestrians are a threat to road safety | B．drivers should be polite to cyclists |
| C．walking while using phones harms one’s eyes | D．road accidents can actually be avoided |
| A．be fined for laughing at policemen | B．be provided with enough roads |
| C．be made to pay less tax for cycling | D．be asked to ride on their own lanes |
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【推荐1】World’s Incredible Railways
West Highland Railway, Scotland
Running for about 193 kilometers. West Highland Railway Line is one of the “greatest hits” of the landscapes Scotland offers.The line can be enjoyed through the comfortable Caledonian Sleeper might train from London to Fort William, with the last stretch of the journey accompanied by breakfast. Remember to keep an eye out for stags(雄鹿)as they survey their kingdom.
The Ghan, Australia
Widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest rail journeys, it runs weekly over a 2,979-kilometer route crossing the length of Australia from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Each trip takes more than 53 hours, including extended stops in remote towns such as Coober Pedy for passengers to experience the Outback during off-train tours.
Qinghai-Tibet Railway, China
For centuries, known as “The Roof of the World”, Tibet was visited only by the hardiest travelers and explorers, but the opening of the remarkable Qinghai-Tibet Railway in 2006 created a permanent connection with the Chinese rail network. The 1,956 kilometer route from Xining to Lhasa tops out at the Tanggula Pass, 5,068 meters above sea level. With its opening, direct trains run to Lhasa from Beijing in 40 hours and Shanghai 47 hours.
The TranzAlpine, New Zealand
The TranzAlpine takes four and a half hours to cover just 224 kilometers. Its famous “open-air carriage(客车厢)” is the real highlight. This open-sided car allows passengers to experience the fresh mountain air first-hand and take amazing landscape photos. Passengers can also now listen to a GPS-based audio commentary in English, enjoying stories about places along the route, the country and its culture.
1. Which of the following railways is the longest?| A．West Highland Railway. | B．The Ghan. |
| C．Qinghai-Tibet Railway. | D．The TranzAlpine. |
| A．4.5. | B．40. | C．47. | D．53. |
| A．Enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep. | B．Read books about local culture. |
| C．Watch TV programs in English. | D．Experience the open-sided car. |
【推荐2】Hertz International Car Rental Guide
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1. What is an advantage of Hertz?| A．It gives paper bills without delay. |
| B．It provides certain free cars. |
| C．It has over 750,000 rental shops. |
| D．It offers the most convenient service. |
| A．An age over 18. |
| B．A short time credit card. |
| C．An English edition of driver’s license. |
| D．At least 3 months driving experience. |
| A．A webpage. | B．A travel plan. |
| C．A sales advertisement. | D．A guide book. |
【推荐3】A recent study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has found a clear link between the color of a taxi and its accident rate. An analysis of 36 months of detailed taxi, driver and accident data from two fleets of yellow and blue taxis in Singapore suggested that yellow taxis have fewer accidents than blue taxis. The higher visibility of yellow makes it easier for drivers to avoid getting into accidents with yellow taxis, leading to a lower accident rate.
The study was led by Professor Ho. To test whether there was a causal relationship between the color of a taxi and the number of accidents the taxi had, the research team analyzed data collected by the largest taxi company in Singapore. The researchers found that yellow taxis have about 6.1 fewer accidents per 1,000 taxis per month.
The researchers also studied the economic effect of changing the color of the entire fleet of taxis to yellow. The Singapore taxi company involved in the study owns about 16,700 taxis in a ratio (比例) of one yellow to three blue taxis. If a commercial decision is made to switch from blue to yellow taxis, 76.4 fewer accidents would occur per month or 917 fewer accidents per year. Assuming an average repair cost of $1,000 per car and a downtime of six days, switching the color of all taxis to yellow could produce an annual savings of $2 million.
“We are eager to continue to validate (证实) the findings of our study by looking at the use of yellow in other types of public transport, such as school buses. For instance, we hope to compare the accident rates of yellow school buses against other colors to find out if yellow is indeed a safer color for school buses. Besides, we are also interested to look at private-hire vehicles and do a comparison of the accident rates of vehicles that are of different colors,” explained Professor Ho.
1. Why do yellow taxis result in fewer accidents?| A．Because yellow can be seen more easily. |
| B．Because yellow signals a warning of danger. |
| C．Because drivers tend to be more careful in yellow taxis. |
| D．Because people act more quickly in yellow surroundings. |
| A．colors | B．types |
| C．brands | D．groups |
| A．Physical risks taxi passengers experience. |
| B．The economic effect of changing taxi color. |
| C．Data from Singapore’s largest taxi company. |
| D．Personal reports from taxi drivers worldwide. |
| A．School buses should be painted yellow. |
| B．Their findings are worth popularizing. |
| C．Yellow should be widely used in public transport. |
| D．Their study will be furthered. |
| A．Caution: Yellow Taxis Ahead |
| B．Safer to Ride in Yellow Taxis |
| C．The Preferred Color—Yellow |
| D．Colors and Accidents |
【推荐1】Here's the nine o'clock news.
Prime Minister Abdul Krim of Syria (叙利亚) has said that the danger of war in the Middle East is greater now than in the past two years. His country does not want war, he says, but the Syrian people have waited too long for an end to the troubles with their neighbours. If war comes, says Mr Krim, Syria will be ready.
Ben Kitson, the writer of stories and plays for children, died at his home in California. Mr Kitson was 82. His most famous book of stories, The Gentleman’s House, sold all over the world, in more than twenty-five languages.
Policemen in New York have stopped work. Their leader, Mr Paulo Angeli, says that they will return to work only when they receive more money for working long hours and doing what Mr Angeli calls “the most dangerous job in the city”.
It has been a good year on the farm. The warm, wet spring and the fine summer have been very good for all kinds of food plants. This means that fruit and vegetables will cost less in the shops this year.And now it's time for“Morning Music”.
1. Abdul Krim has said that ______.| A．there is no danger of war in the Middle East. |
| B．it is more possible for war to happen now. |
| C．the danger of war passed two years ago. |
| D．there has been a danger of war for the past two years. |
| A．a book Mr Kitson wrote in many languages. |
| B．the name of Mr Kitson’s house in California. |
| C．the name of Mr Kitson’s most famous book. |
| D．a play that Mr Kitson wrote for children. |
| A．the most dangerous policeman in New York. |
| B．a policeman who receives more money for working longer hours. |
| C．the head of the police in New York. |
| D．a policeman who leads the strike. |
【推荐2】Robots will have taken over most jobs within 30 years leaving humanity facing its “biggest challenger ever” to find meaning in life when work is no longer necessary according to experts.
Professor Moshe Vardi, who works in Rice University, says that many middle-class professionals will be assisting the work of machines within the next few decades leaving workers more leisure（休闲）time than they have ever experienced and as a result, the rise of robots could lead to unemployment rate greater than 50 percent.
“We are approaching a time when machines will be able to do better than humans at almost any task,” said Vardi, “Robots are doing more and more jobs that people used to do. I believe that society needs to face question before it’s upon us. If machines can do almost any work humans can do, what will humans do? The question I want to put forward is, ‘Does the technology we are developing finally benefit mankind?’”
Prof. Vardi said existing robotic and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies were already getting rid of a growing number of middle-class jobs and that pace of advancement in the field is increasing.
But Prof. Vardi is not sure that a workforce of human like robots will be good for mankind. “A typical answer is that if machines will do all our work, we will be free to pursue leisure activities,” he said. “I do not find this a promising future, as I do not find the idea of leisure-only life appealing. I believe that work is essential to human well-being.” He added, “Humanity is about to face perhaps its greatest challenge ever, which is finding meaning in life. If machines can do all the work or even 50 percent of the jobs that we used to do, what will people do?”
1. According to the text, what is human’s “biggest challenge ever”?| A．The most challenging jobs. |
| B．Seeking the significance of life. |
| C．The rise of unemployment rates. |
| D．No necessary work for humanity. |
| A．Whether robotic and AI technologies are good for humans. |
| B．Whether robots can rule humans within 30 years. |
| C．The unemployment rate is increasing greatly. |
| D．The development of robots is rapid enough. |
| A．Realistic and comfortable. |
| B．Unpleasant and unattractive. |
| C．Entertaining and pleasing. |
| D．Disgusting and annoying. |
| A．will be in short of labor force |
| B．can have a surplus of products |
| C．have to face fierce competition |
| D．may lose the value of life |
【推荐3】If you use social media to chase away loneliness, a new study suggests you’re going against the gain.
We may have heard a lot about the benefits of interacting with others online, but the findings of a study conducted by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists show a direct relationship between social media usage and feelings of isolation (隔绝). In short, the more time you spend on social media, the lonelier you may feel.
With increased interaction on a large number of apps that allow for endless virtual connectivity, loneliness seems like the last problem frequent social media users would face, but according to the leader of the study Brain Primack, it has the exact opposite effect.
“Mental health problems and social isolation are at widespread levels among young adults nowadays,” Primack said, “We are naturally social creature, but modem life tends to separate us instead of bringing us together. While it may seem that social media presents opportunities to fill the social void (空隙), I think this study suggests that it may not be the solution people were hoping for.”
Primack and his team examined the social media habits of 1,787 U.S. adults aged 19 to 32 via a questionnaire that asked about the time and frequency they spent on the most popular social media platforms. Eventually, they determined that young adults who are constantly logging into social media reported more feelings of isolation than those with less social media usage. Frequent exposure to unrealistic descriptions on social media instead of face-to-face social interactions may give people the impression that others are living happier, more connected lives, and this may users feel more socially isolated in comparison.
1. What does the underlined phrase “going against the grain” in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Doing it all wrong. | B．On the way to success. |
| C．Taking a risk. | D．Making a difference. |
| A．By providing explanations. | B．By collecting data online. |
| C．By doing a survey. | D．By describing their own experiences. |
| A．You will feel happier if you spend more time online. |
| B．Interaction online is not the solution to social isolation. |
| C．Virtual connectivity is best way to fill the social void. |
| D．Popular social media platforms can bring people together. |
| A．New study on social media usage has been published. |
| B．Face-to-face social interactions are on the way out. |
| C．Social media does users more harm than good. |
| D．Social media might make loneliness worse. |
【推荐1】A Supporting Orphans
We believe that children are our future. They are our best chance for a change toward a more loving and peaceful world. For this reason, the Where is Willie Foundation dedicates ( 奉 献) most of its efforts to supporting orphans (孤儿) by providing aid to orphanages in Ukraine, India and Colombia.
You have the power to provide an orphaned child with the foundation for a better future. Donate or volunteer today to help create a stable, loving home for these children.
The Where is Willie Foundation is a registered non-profit charitable organization. All donations are tax-deductible (可免税的). No goods or services will be provided in exchange for any contribution.
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You may also choose to support our #FeedTheStreet fund that provides healthy meals to displaced families and the homeless in Ukraine and Colombia, where just $5 feeds a family of three for a day.
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Volunteer
Willie needs your help with his Orphanage and #FeedTheStreet programs in Ukraine, India, and Colombia. We are also open to supporting similar programs in other countries.
If you want to participate or start a new program in your community, then please complete the form on our website. You may also call us in North America at 1-800-370-2420 or on WhatsApp, Viber or Telegram at +380638841748.
1. What do we know about the Where is Willie Foundation?| A．It is a profitable organization. |
| B．It aims to help homeless children. |
| C．It provides contributors with free services. |
| D．It requires contributors to pay taxes on their donations. |
| A．By buying its goods. |
| B．By calling 1-800-370-2420. |
| C．By paying to certain wallet addresses. |
| D．By sending meals to the homeless in India. |
| A．Volunteer for Orphanage programs. |
| B．Send an application email to Willie. |
| C．Donate at least $5 to #FeedTheStreet programs. |
| D．Fill out the form on the Where is Willie Foundation’s website. |
【推荐2】Founded in 1891 as a private boarding school, Osen College has always committed itself to two principles — academic excellence and accessibility. Our student-centered learning community, where 96% of students live across 13 residence halls, offers outstanding academic preparation and good living conditions.
Prisco
Prisco is a campus store that offers necessities for dormitories and classrooms, as well as school uniforms and personal supplies. The mainstore is located in the Middle House. The second store is open during game days. Contact us via email on weekdays.
Treeshade
Treeshade is committed to providing high-quality food sourced locally and sustainably whenever possible. Treeshade serves three meals a day, seven days a week. Between meals, students can buy something to eat at the snack bar located in the Main House.
The Edsel Ford
Located in the Lower House, the Edsel Ford provides students with a wealth of research tools — and an ideal place for both individual and group study. In addition to cozy armchairs, the Edsel Ford offers a lot of space for team work: a smart classroom, a media viewing room, and several meeting (group study) rooms. Students can only book the room online.
L&D Center
L&D Center allows students to use washing machines in the Field House. Students must pay in cash when they use those machines. And a private dry cleaning store is located in the basement of L&D Center. Students can sign up for this service in advance.
1. Where can students have academic discussions?| A．In the Middle House. | B．In the Main House. |
| C．In the Lower House. | D．In the Field House. |
| A．Prisco. | B．Treeshade. | C．The Edsel Ford | D．L&D Center. |
| A．Students can eat lunch at Treeshade on Sunday. |
| B．Students can use credit cards at L&D Center. |
| C．Students can contact Prisco by telephone. |
| D．Students can book the room at the Edsel Ford in person. |
【推荐3】Four Remarkable Hotels in Rome
Maalot Roma
Maalot Roma is a new five-star hotel that draws a young, wealthy crowd looking for colorful, individually-designed rooms decorated with modern artworks and flea market finds. It is a refreshing change of pace from the faded hotels in Rome’s historical Trevi district. The area is a must-see, with its mix of monuments and amazing sights, including the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon (a temple), and Piazza Navona (a square).
The St. Regis Rome
First opened in 1894, the hotel offers accommodation with 161 rooms and is well-known for reliable service and professional staff members. Luxury suites (套房) feature a variety of original artworks from the private collections of important contemporary artists, including Luca Pignatelli, Ubaldo Bartolini, and Paolo Fiorentino.
Rocco Forte House
Built on Rocco Forte’s rich Italian tradition, it’s well-known as the best hotel in Rome. Film stars and musicians tend to book here, drawn by its privacy, location and luxurious rooms. Rocco Forte House is your private hiding place in an 18th century palace overlooking Piazza di Spagna (a square). There are just five apartments, with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room and a dining area — plus a shared rooftop area with the best views in the city.
Generator Rome
Only 10 minutes from Rome’s Termini Rail Station, Generator attracts a good mixture of those wanting to cut down expenses and those arriving at the city at unreasonable hours. We’re talking about students and backpackers and businessmen crashing out before an early train of the next day. The atmosphere is relaxed, fun, and friendly.
1. What is the common feature of the first two hotels?| A．Historical and famous hotels. | B．Artists’ preferred hotels. |
| C．Decorations of artworks. | D．A quiet and remote location. |
| A．Appreciate a range of modern paintings. |
| B．Take a walk in a palace of the last century. |
| C．Overlook the city through the rooftop of their bedroom. |
| D．Enjoy a peaceful time with little interruption. |
| A．Maalot Roma. | B．Generator Rome. | C．Rocco Forte House. | D．The St. Regis Rome. |
