Question

You want to run across the street to catch the bus which is leaving soon? But wait! You’d better not. If a policeman sees you, you’ll have to pay a fine (罚款).  New traffic laws (交通法) say that if people cross the street when the light is red, they can be fined as much as 50 yuan.

Traffic accidents killed more than 104,000 people in China last year. Chinese cities have more cars than ever. Drivers and pedestrians (行人) must work together to make the streets safer.

The law has new rules for drivers and pedestrians. Drivers have to slow down when they are close to crosswalks. If people are in a crosswalk, cars must stop to let them pass.

There are rules for bus drivers, too. If bus drivers smoke, drink or make phone calls while driving, they can be fined. Buses that carry too many people are also against the law.

Pedestrians will have to walk more safely under the new law. They must cross streets at crosswalks. Also, they shouldn’t climb over the fences (栅栏) along streets.

Do you bike to school? It’s not a good idea to carry classmates on the back. You could be fined 50 yuan.  And stay in the bike lane (慢车道) when you’re riding. The big roads are for cars and buses.  Do you like to ride your uncle’s motorbike? When you put on your helmet (头盔), ask him to put one on, too. People on motorbikes must wear helmets, the new law says. If they don’t, they’ll have to pay 200 yuan.  Do you ride in cars often? Don’t forget to put on your seat belt (安全带), even if you’re going for a short taxi ride. It could save your life.

If you see a hit-and –run (肇事逃逸), tell the police. They may give you a reward (奖赏). And don’t be afraid to help people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident. Don’t worry about money. The new law says that doctors must take care of them even if they can’t pay right away.

1.Don’t go across the road when _______.

A. the light is green  B. the light is red

C. the bus is leaving  D. traffic is busy

2.What does the word “crosswalk” mean is Chinese?

A. 过马路B. 人行横道C. 立交桥D. 车行道

3.If you are a bus driver, _______while you are driving, according to the new traffic laws.

A. you can make a phone call

B. you can’t talk to others

C. you can’t smoke

D. you can drink

4.When you ride in a car, the first thing you must do is __________.

A. to put on the helmet

B. to tip the driver

C. to put on the seat belt

D. to see if it carries too many people

5.You should do all the following EXCEPT _________.

A. carrying your classmate on the back when you’re riding a bike

B. phoning the police when you see a hit-and-run

C. helping people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident

D. wearing your helmet while riding a motorbike

Answer

1.B

2.B

3.C

4.C

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：本文叙述了中国为了交通安全通过了新的法律，新的法律对司机和行人都了一定的约束，这样可以减少交通事故的发生。

1.细节理解题。根据if people cross the street when the light is red, they can be fined as much as 50 yuan.可知当交通灯是红色的时候，不能穿过马路，故选B。

2.词义猜测题。根据Pedestrians will have to walk more safely under the new law. They must cross streets at crosswalks.可知这里指的是人行横道，故选B。

3.细节理解题。根据If bus drivers smoke, drink or make phone calls while driving, they can be fined. 可知司机不能在开车时吸烟、喝酒、打电话，故选C。

4.细节理解题。根据Don’t forget to put on your seat belt (安全带), even if you’re going for a short taxi ride. It could save your life.可知开车时一定要注意带上安全带，故选C。

5.细节理解题。根据It’s not a good idea to carry classmates on the back.可知骑自行车车时不要带人，故选A。

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