Question

Tips for avoiding traffic jams:

    The radio has more than just music. Check the local news station for the latest traffic report. Or go online and check traffic cameras before you set out. If there is a jam, you'll be prepared and can try another route.

    Take the road less traveled. Although highways may be the most direct route, back (偏僻的) roads can be much less crowded, which can save you from the frustration of the stop-and-go traffic.

Rush hour isn't just a lovely nickname. It means the morning and afternoon traffic lasts for several hours, but they're still called "rush hour" for a reason - everyone's on the road and in a hurry to get somewhere. Treat rush hour like bad weather - if you don't have to go anywhere, stay off the roads.

    Tips for those unavoidable traffic jams:

    Don't break the law. You've gone 30 feet in 30 minutes and all of a sudden you see people using the shoulders（紧急停车道）． Don't behave like them. Not only is this illegal, but also there's a good chance they'll get caught or cause even more problems.

    Pay extra attention to zig-zaggers (Z字形行进者). When some people are anxious, they may start changing lanes（车道）every 5 seconds or cut you off, Keep checking your windows and mirrors. for these lane changers.

    Look for an escape. If it is possible to exit the road safely, do it. Use a GPS unit, and you can change your route mid-trip if needed.

    Be courteous. Good manners could help you avoid a possible accident. Allow people in from a lane that is ending. Speeding up to keep them out increases your chances of an accident.

1.To avoid traffic jams,we are advised to do the following EXCEPT_______.

A. get traffic news before leaving

B. choose back roads.

C. avoid rush hours.

D. change lanes frequently.

2.What should we do when there are zig-zaggers?

A.Keep checking the mirrors

B. Stop and let them go first

C. Sound the hom loudly.

D. Drive quickly to keep them out

3.What does the underlined word “courteous”in the last paragraph mean?

A.Energetic    B. Polite    C. Careful    D. Honest

4.In which part of a magazine can this passage be found?

A.Entertainment   B. Market    C. Life    D. Advertisement

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.B

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：这篇文章主要介绍了避免交通堵塞的方法：收听广播或上网收集最新交通信息；错开高峰期。这篇文章还提出了无法避免交通堵塞时的一些建议。

1.推理判断题。根据Pay extra attention to zig-zaggers (Z字形行进者). When some people are anxious, they may start changing lanes（车道）every 5 seconds or cut you off, Keep checking your windows and mirrors. for these lane changers.句意：注意Z字形行进者。当有些人很着急，他们可能会每5秒钟变车道，或者截住你的去路。要不断地看你的车视镜和窗户，因为会有车道危险。由此看出作者反对频繁地变换车道。故选D。

2.细节理解题。根据Pay extra attention to zig-zaggers (Z字形行进者). When some people are anxious, they may start changing lanes（车道）every 5 seconds or cut you off, Keep checking your windows and mirrors. for these lane changers.句意：注意Z字形行进者。当有些人很着急，他们可能会每5秒钟变车道，或者截住你的去路。要不断地看你的车视镜和窗户，因为会有车道危险。故选A。

3.词义猜测题。根据Be courteous. Good manners could help you avoid a possible accident.有礼貌。好的行为方式能帮助你避免可能发生的事故。可知courteous意为polite，有礼貌。故选B。

4.推理判断题。这篇文章是关于生活的。可知应选C。

考点：日常生活类短文阅读。