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In the early 1800s, Stanislas Baudry built public baths in the center of a town in France. To encourage people to come, Baudry drove a large vehicle around to give people a ride to the baths. He called the vehicle an omnibus,
3 . Surveillance (监视) is a fact of life. Your boss is monitoring your performance at work. Supermarkets are collecting data on your grocery shopping.
In a few months, European Union law-makers are due to approve proposals that will make driver assistance systems mandatory (强制的) in cars within three years. All new models of car will come with black boxes (event data recorders), intelligent speed assistance, lane-keeping assistance and more besides.
A large number of technologies will soon be monitoring a driver’s every move. Are we prepared for devices that watch how we drive and try to help us do it better?
A.Now there is a new field: the automobile. |
B.There is concern about these technologies, however. |
C.The tech is reducing costs because it’s reducing the number of crashes. |
D.Safety isn't much discussed, principally because cars are already very safe. |
E.While the EU is taking the boldest steps, these technologies aren't far behind in other parts of the world. |
F.As a result, what may at first glance seem like a surveillance technology is actually a benefit for society. |
G.The European Commission says that introducing these advanced driver assistance systems will make driving safer. |
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5 . Wilbur and Orille Wright are brothers famous for inventing the first aeroplane. Their interest in flight
6 . The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway may be the slowest train in the world. Every day the train
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8 . 听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。
1. When will the plane take off?A.At 5:00. | B.At 7:05. | C.At 7:35. |
A.Buy souvenirs. | B.Check in at the counter. | C.Go to the restaurant. |
A.Tower of London. | B.The British Museum. | C.Buckingham Palace. |
10 . 听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。
1. Why does the woman make the call?A.To make an invitation. |
B.To ask for information. |
C.To discuss a holiday plan . |
A.$50. | B.$150. | C.$350. |