Question

    William Phelps Eno (1858 - 1945 ) was an internationally recognized pioneer in traffic control and regulation. Named the "Father of Traffic Safety," 'Eno developed the first traffic plans for major cities including New York, London, and Paris, and is credited with helping to invent and popularize stop signs, taxi stands, pedestrian safety islands, and other traffic features commonly used throughout the world.

Eno started out in his family's real estate business, but his interest in transportation led him to concentrate his spare time on traffic reform. In 1899, at the age of 40, he left real estate behind and devoted the rest of his life to put his concepts for orderly transportation into practice. His "Rules of the Road," adopted by New York City in 1909, became the world's first city traffic plan. He also wrote the first-ever manual of police traffic regulations.

Eno gradually embraced multimodal transportation interests. He developed a plan for subways in New York City long before anyone else seriously considered the concept. He also became interested in maritime activities, supported railroad development, and started research in the 1920s on the future impact of avidtion(航空).

Eno died in 1945 at the age of 86. Ironically, he never drove a car during his lifetime. The Father of Traffic Safety,an enthusiastic horseback rider,distrusted automobiles.

In 1921, William P. Eno created a corporation whose purpose was to continue his lifetime's work—the promotion of safety on roads and highways. He sponsored the Foundation and began the work of attracting other transportation experts and specialists in order to provide a forum for unbiased discussions that would lead to improvements in the movement of people and goods.

Since 1921, the Foundation has undergone many changes. What began as a Foundation for Highway Traffic Regulation has now become an independent, non-profit think tank that works in federal transportation policy and transportation leadership development. What has not changed is Eno's constant presence in the world of transportation.

1.For what is William Phelps Eno well-known to the whole world ?

A.His pioneering work in ensuring traffic safety. B.His design of all traffic signs.

C.His research over the diversity of transportation. D.His contribution in inventing cars.

2.When was the first city traffic plan launched?

A.In 1909. B.In 1921. C.In 1945. D.In 1899.

3.Which of the following can best replace "ironically"  in the fourth paragraph?

A.Humorously. B.Simply. C.Unexpectedly. D.Fortunately.

4.What role does the Foundation created by William play now?

A.Promoting improvements in federal transportation.

B.Sponsoring the poor who don't have cars.

C.Hosting international forums for experts and specialists.

D.Maintaining safety on roads and highways.

Answer

1.A

2.A

3.C

4.A

【解析】

本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了“交通安全之父”威廉•菲尔普斯•伊诺的一生，他最大的贡献就是促使我们更高效、更有秩序地出行。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段"William Phelps Eno (1858-1945) was an internationally recognized pioneer in traffic control and regulation "可知，他在交通规则上开创性的贡献得到了大家广泛的认可。因此威廉•菲尔普斯•伊诺为世界所知是因为他在确保交通安全方面开创性的工作。故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据第二段倒数第二句His "Rules of the Road," adopted by New York City in 1909, became the world's first city traffic plan.可知，他提出的“道路规则”在1909年被纽约市政府采纳，成为了世界上首个城市交通规划。故选A。

3.词义猜测题。根据第四段he never drove a car during his lifetime. The Father of Traffic Safety,an enthusiastic horseback rider, distrusted automobiles.可知，被誉为“交通安全之父”的威廉•菲尔普斯•伊诺，却不会开车，这是肯定会出乎人们意料的。根据句意可知ironically此处意为“出乎意料的”与C选项 Unexpectedly“出乎意料的”意思相同。故选C。

4.推理判断题。根据最后一段"What began as a Foundation for Highway Traffic Regulation has now become an independent, non-profit think tank that works in federal transportation policy and transportation leadership development"可知，这个机构现在成为了研究交通工程、车辆管 理规则等非营利性研究中心，在联邦交通政策以及发展运输领导能力中起到作用。这些将继续起到完善人们的交通生活的作用。故选A。