Traffic rules around the world
Traffic rules are made to keep order on the road. Some traffic rules in some countries are quite . Travelers should these rules if they are planning to explore these countries by car.
Some interesting traffic rules are related to . One strange traffic law in Massachusetts, U.S.A.(美国马萨诸塞州） says that gorillas are followed to travel in a car. However, they can only ride in the passenger seat. Drivers will a fine if they allow a gorilla（大猩猩） to ride in the backseat.
Many people like to take dogs in their cars. In Italy, drivers who take their cars. In Italy, drivers who take their dogs on a road trip are required to fasten their dog's seat belt. In Germany, dogs and other pets are considered cargo（货物）. there is no safety belt rule, pets must be protected against slipping and falling in the vehicle.
Speeding is usually judged by a speed camera. However, in speed zones of 30km/h or less, traffic police in Austria can use their own judgment to estimate the speed of a car. Depending on the policeman's guess, sometimes drivers may receive a speeding ticket even though they traveling the speed limit.
1.A. unknown B. common C. popular D. unusual
2.A. be used to B. be connected to C. be aware of D.be ready for
3.A.people B. animals C. plants D. environment
4.A. face B. take C. offer D. afford
5.A. Since B. While C. After D. Before
6.A. above B. over C. in D. Under
Inventions named after people
Many new things are invented each year. Interestingly, some inventions are named after the people who invented them, making the inventions and inventors easier to be remembered.
The bowler hat is named after London hat-makers Thomas and William Bowler. The brothers received an order from Edward Coke, the younger brother of the 2nd Earl of Leicester. They were asked to design a hat for Coke’s gamekeepers to protect their heads from branches while on horseback. Later, the stylish hat became popular in Europe and the United States.
Another invention that is named after its inventor is Braille, a writing system used by blind people. French educator Louis Braille developed a new system of reading and writing after learning the cryptography of French Captain Charles Barbier during the war. The captain had come up with a code of dots on paper that allowed soldiers to communicate in the dark.
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1.How many inventions are mentioned in the passage?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
2.Who invented the bowler hat?
A. Edward Coke.
B. Thomas and William Bowler.
C. The 2nd Earl of Leicester.
D. Edward Coke’s gamekeepers.
3.What does the underlined word ‘their’ refer to?
A. Edward Coke’s.
B. The 2nd Earl of Leicester’s.
C. Edward Coke’s gamekeepers’.
D. Thomas and William Bowler’s.
4. How did Louis Braille invent Braille?
A. He studied blind people in the university and invented a writing system for them.
B. He came up with Braille when he communicated with soldiers in the dark.
C. He invented Braille based on the cryptography of a French captain.
D. He was asked to invent a writing system for blind people by Charles Barbier.
5.According to the passage, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. Rudolf Diesel was a German engineer.
B. Rudolf Diesel carried out some dangerous tests before he invented the diesel engine.
C. The diesel engine was quite efficient.
D. Diesel engines were mainly used on airplanes and rockets.
6.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Several inventions that are named after their inventors.
B. Several inventions that were invented by blind inventors.
C. Several inventions that made their inventors rich.
D. Several inventions that were invented by teen inventors.
Rewrite the following sentences as required (根据所给要求，改写下列句子，1-6题，每空格限填一词。第7题注意大小写)
1. Martin sets out early to catch the first bus every day. (改为一般疑问句)
________Martin ________ out early to catch the first bus every day?
2.The shop is crowded with people because the Spring Festival is coming. (对划线部分提问)
________ ________ the shop crowded with people?
3.Some kids rarely know how to control themselves in front of a computer. (改为反意疑问句)
Some kids rarely know how to control themselves in front of a computer, ________________?
4.This movie was boring enough. He fell asleep halfway. (合并为一句)
This movie was________ boring ________ he fell asleep halfway.
5.“Do you like the famous cartoon series named Pleasant Goat and Big Wolf?” the little girl asked her mother? (同义转换)
The little girl asked her mother _________ she _______ the famous cartoon series named “Pleasant Goat and Big Wolf”.
6.Did they find the pet cat after a day’s search? （改为被动语态）
________ the pet cat _______ after a day’s search?
7. is, nice, puppies, in ,arms, hold, it, to, our （连词成句）
________________________________________________________.
Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms(用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子 )
1.Tu Youyou(屠呦呦) is the first Chinese ________ to win a Nobel Prize in science. (city)
2.Mr. Smith and his wife are preparing for their son’s ________ birthday party. (nine)
3.Let’s hope that all our troubles will________ in the coming new year. (appear)
4.Mathew wanted to build a ________ dog house for his pet dog, Snowball. (wood)
5.Making a picture in your mind is a good way to help you to ________ something. (memory)
6.In _________ years, many people choose to read e-books instead of paper ones. (recently)
7.She has been very __________ since her brain was injured in the accident. (forget)
8.Kobe Bryant, one of the ________ players in NBA history, will say goodbye to his great love----basketball. (great)
Complete the following passages with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once(将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词或词组只能填一次):
A. if B. that C. after D. same E. grew up
Late regrets
I’ve read many stories about family memories. In those stories, I’ve found voices of sadness and longing(渴望). It is true ___1.__ so much in our daily lives makes us busy all the time. We have less 
I used to spend happy times with my grandfather when we lived together. When I was very young, I often enjoyed his garden, looking at the blooms (花) and watering his fruit trees. As I 3. , I gradually started to become self-centered.
Once, when I was 6, I went out shopping with him. As he and I took the wrong bus and got lost outside, I couldn’t stay calm and shouted rudely in his face. And I didn’t say sorry to him 4. returning home, believing that I had done nothing wrong.
A. speak B. ones C. how D. truly E. say
I know now how ridiculous (荒谬的)I was at that time. I now realize 5. late it was when Ifinally said it was my fault! Yet, when I 6. wanted to express my regret, my grandfather had left me forever, leaving me with no more chances to apologize for my mistake. I couldn’t 7. even the three simplest words: “I am sorry.”
We are spending more and more time at school, while little time is left for us to spend at home with our families. So make the most of every second you still have with your loved 8. , because time keeps going, waiting for no one.
– I think keeping pet dogs isn’t a good idea. Dogs create a lot of mess.
–_______________. In my opinion, it can help you become a more responsible person.
A. I think so, too
B. So do I
C. That’s a good idea
D. I don’t agree with you
