2 . Where did the idea of “white bikes” come from? In the 1960s, a group of cycling fans came up with an idea. They believed that it would be better for everybody if cars weren’t allowed in the city centre and only bicycles were. They were hopeful that this would help to save energy, reduce pollution and provide free public transport. The group painted hundreds of bicycles white and placed them in many areas around Amsterdam for people to use. Anyone was allowed to take them and use them for short journeys. People would leave the bike in the place where they finished their journey, so that someone else could then take it and use it from there. Soon after, however, problems came up and the “white bikes” all disappeared — thieves stole them all in a matter of weeks!

Why did the group come up with the idea of “white bikes”?

A．To ensure traffic safety.	B．To reduce transport costs.
C．To encourage physical activity.	D．To promote green transport.

3 . At Phoenix Bikes, a bicycle shop, students are learning to repair bikes. Phoenix Bikes sells bikes to the public at their business in Arlington, Virginia. But it also teaches teenagers how to repair bikes.

Most students at Phoenix start in its after-school “earn-a-bike program,” at middle and high schools in and around Arlington County. Once a week over a 12-week period, students learn repair skills. They learn how to use tools, fix flat tires, correct the wheels, and change gears (齿轮). The first lesson includes taking the bike apart. By doing this, they learn all the parts of a bike.

In the first few weeks, they work in small groups to repair a bike given to the shop. The bikes often have missing or damaged parts. The finished bike is then given to a person in need from the community. In the last four weeks of the program, students come to the shop to work on one of the given bikes which they can then take home at no cost.

Anthony is a student at nearby Wakefield High School. He just completed his bike. He said it was not in good shape at first but was the kind of bike he was looking for and could be made into something better. He said it had no lights, no front tire, and was without a chain, which controls the gears. He said he joined the program to get better at working with his hands and fixing things.

Phoenix Bikes is teaching 300 to 400 young people this year. Phoenix communicationscoordinator Gage said the classes are fun and let students learn with their hands after sitting in the classroom all day at school. He added that bikes are interesting for teenagers especially because they are a means of transportation and freedom. Learning how to fix a bike can also be a fun challenge, she said.

1. What are the students asked to do in the first lesson?

A．Learn how to use tools.	B．Learn about bicycle parts.
C．Repair flat tires.	D．Change the wheels.

2. What do students do with the bikes last repaired?

A．They sell them to whoever likes it.	B．They use them in the training.
C．They keep them for themselves.	D．They gave them to those in need.

3. Why did Anthony take the trouble to repair the broken bike?

A．It was the type of bike he liked.	B．It was a must to finish the training.
C．He tried his best to prove his ability.	D．He wanted to get real experience.

4. What did Gage think of their program?

A．It did good to students’ studies.	B．It offered fun transportation for students.
C．It was hard for students.	D．It was valuable to students.

5 . Which classroom is the woman trying to find?

A．English 625.

B．History 625.

C．English 471.

6 . How much will the woman pay to rent the car?

A．200 dollars.

B．210 dollars.

C．240 dollars.

7 . Why is the man late?

A．Because of the heavy traffic.

B．Because of the bad weather.

C．Because of the basketball match.

10 . Drive in Ontario

Welcome to Ontario! Here’s what you need to know if you are, or will be, visiting Ontario — and want to drive while you’re here.

Visiting: less than 3 months

If you are visiting Ontario for less than 3 months and want to drive while you’re here, you can use a valid driver’s license from your own province, state or country.

Visiting: more than 3 months

If you will be visiting from another country for more than 3 months, you will need an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) from your own country. This is a special license that allows motorists to drive internationally when accompanied by a valid driver’s license from their country. You need to have this permit with you when you arrive in Ontario. You cannot apply for one once you are here.

Rules of the road   

As a visitor, you are responsible for knowing Ontario traffic laws. Here are just some:

● keep to the right of the road

● obey posted speed limits (e.g. 50 km/hour)

● do not use handheld devices while driving (e.g. cell phones, tablets or music players)

● slow down and pull to the right, if an emergency vehicle is driving behind you with their lights and sirens (e.g. an ambulance, fire truck or police car)

If you break a traffic law, you will face a penalty. Penalties range from fines to making your license invalid or your car taken away. For more information, please click here.

1. Who is the text intended for?

A．Potential immigrants.	B．General visitors.
C．Exchange students.	D．Ordinary drivers.

2. What driving habit is acceptable in Ontario?

A．Keeping to the left of the road.	B．Using tablets with both hands.
C．Giving way to fire trucks.	D．Driving beyond the speed limits.

3. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A local website.	B．A travel journal.
C．An advertisement.	D．A geography magazine.