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2 . The days of hearsay “he said, she said” reports on school bus incidents might be over, at least in Pennsylvania.
Recently, Governor Tom Corbett has signed legislation(法律)allowing the use of sound recording equipment on school buses, and many districts are taking advantage of the law. The recordings can be used for “disciplinary(纪律的)and safety purposes,” the law states.
A growing number of incidents on buses created a pressing need for monitoring(监控), said Dan Castagna, West Mifflin Area superintendent(who is in charge of all the schools in the area). “Lots of students are forced into a small space, so it seems like no matter what we do,we see busing issues arise,” Mr. Castagna said. “Often you get a lot of ‘he said, she said’ and have a hard time getting the whole story. Now we can see what you’re doing and hear what you’re saying.”
“There are no teachers or principals(校长)on the bus, just the driver,” said Woodland Hills School District superintendent Alan Johnson. “Sometimes they are working with 30 or more students, so that can become very problematic. It’s hard to know how incidents started and who was saying what without the sound recording.
State Senator Richard Alloway agreed. “We viewed it as a protection bill for the school bus drivers who are driving a machine weighing thousands of pounds, trying to focus on the road while carrying dozens of kids with their backs to them,” said Senator Alloway.
Some civil rights advocates, though, argue giving up privacy is too great a cost. Andy Hoover, legislative director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, said the legislation has violated students right to privacy.
“Our kids are going to be watched at all times,” Mr. Hoover said. “They discuss their home situation, their academic situation, and school officials could be picking up on those conversations if the technology is strong enough. I would hope that people are thoughtful enough to address challenging situations without having to put a microphone on every student.”
1. The purpose of sound recording equipment on school buses is ______.A.to avoid busing issues | B.to discipline school bus drivers |
C.to monitor the performance of buses | D.to understand students’ educational needs |
A.a bit boring | B.really tough | C.very rewarding | D.rather simple |
A.he paid little attention to it | B.he was curious about it |
C.he disapproved of it | D.he doubted it |
A.introduce new recording technologies | B.report some school bus incidents |
C.describe the life of bus drivers | D.discuss a newly signed law |
3 . California will be the first state to ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products.
California’s fur law was one of several bills designed to prevent cruelty to animals. “California is a leader when it comes to animal protection and today that leadership includes banning the sale of fur, ” said Governor Newsom in a news report. “
Many retailers are also ending fur sales. In mid-October, Macy’s (American’s department store) announced it will stop fur from all its stores by the end of 2020. The stores will also close all fur vaults and salons. Other fashion brands such as Prada, Gucci, Michael Kors and Burberry have taken similar steps in recent years.
A.But we are doing more than that. |
B.California is taking the lead in protecting animals. |
C.Similar laws have been carried out globally already. |
D.And that in turn will leave many people unemployed. |
E.Two other California cities had already banned fur sales. |
F.Not surprisingly, the ban is welcomed by animal rights activists. |
G.The ban applies to clothing, shoes, handbags and other things that contain fur. |
In Victoria, Australia, it’s illegal to change a light bulb unless you are a licensed electrician. People who disobey this law could receive a fine of up to AU$10 (£5.50).
In Milan, Italy, citizens are required to smile at all times, except during funerals or hospital visits.
In England, it is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament. This was voted the most ludicrous law in the UK in 2007. A spokesman for the House of Commons said: “The people who know about these things here say there is no basis for such a law, not to say it does not exist somewhere in writing.”
In Canada, by law, one out of every five songs on the radio must be sung by a Canadian.
Flushing(冲洗)the toilet after 10pm is illegal in Switzerland. The Government consider it noise pollution.
Running out of petrol is illegal on Germany's autobahn, and so is walking along it. So those who do break down must pull over and use their horn to attract attention. The fine is €80 (£65) for endangering other drivers.
7. In Chicago, it is against the law to eat in a place that's on fire.
No matter how good the pizza tastes, if the restaurant sets on fire – you can't stick around!
1. According to the text, which of the following is legal?
A.A doctor changing his bulb at his home in Victoria. |
B.A driver blows his horn when his car breaks down on a Germany’s highway. |
C.A spokesman dies in the House of Parliament in England. |
D.A customer eats in a Chicago restaurant while it is on fire. |
A.visiting a friend in the hospital | B.under great pressure |
C.having a quarrel with his boss | D.in a bad mood |
A.Canada and Chicago. | B.England and Chicago. |
C.Switzerland and Milan. | D.German and Victoria. |
A.To avoid overusing the toilet. |
B.To avoid disturbing others with unpleasant sounds. |
C.To save energy. |
D.To cut the cost of water. |