The company will make a new feature on many models that can limit teen drivers to 80 mph(130 kph), using a computer chip(芯片) in the key.

Parents in the United States, where most teens can get their driving license at 16, also have the option of programming the car key to limit the audio system volume(音量), and to sound continuous alarm if the driver doesn’t wear a seat belt.

More than half of parents surveyed worry that their teenage children are driving at unsafe speeds, talking on hand-held cell phones or texting while driving, or otherwise driving without due care and attention. More than a third of parents also are concerned that their teens do not always fasten their safety belts when driving.

“Our message to parents is, hey, we are proving you some conditions to give your new drivers that may allow you to feel a little more comfortable in giving them the car more often,” said Jim Buczkowski, Ford’s director of electronic and electrical systems engineering.

More than 5,000 US teens die each year in car crashes. The rate of crashes, fatal(致命的) and nonfatal, per mile driven for 16-year-old drivers is almost 10 times the rate for drivers aged 30 to 59, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The new feature, called “MyKey”, will be standard on an unspecified number of Ford models when the new models come out late next summer. The feature will spread to the entire Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Lineup as models are updated, spokesman Wes Sherwood said.

The company already uses computer chips in its keys to prevent thefts. The car won’t start unless it recognizes the chip in the key.

“It’s making use of existing technology, and through the magic of software, we’re able to build features on top of the features we already have,” Buczkowski said.

【1】According to the passage, MyKey can ______.

A. limit speed and prevent thefts

B. adjust the audio system’s volume

C. remind drivers to answer the phone

D. help drivers wear a seat belt

【2】According to Jim Buczkowski, MyKey ______.

A. helps parents feel more comfortable in their cars

B. provides parents more chances to get along with children

C. helps parents feel less worried when giving cars to children

D. discourages parents from giving cars to their children more often

【3】From the passage, we can learn that ______.

A. teens often drive 10 times faster than adults

B. many parents think their children drive too fast

C. Ford will take over Lincoln and Mercury Lineup

D. MyKey has nothing to do with existing technology

【4】Ford Motor Company’s new car key may be most welcomed by ______.

A. teens B. passengers C. parents D. policemen

Blindsided	In many ways, Natalie O’Reilly is a typical 14-year-old girl. But Natalie will lose her sight within a few short months. Natalie is sent to school for the blind to learn skills such as Braille(盲文). Outwardly, she does as she’s told; inwardly, she hopes for a miracle(奇跡) that will free her from a fearful life of blindness. But the miracle does not come. Will she go home to live scared? Or will she master the skills she needs to make it in a world without sight?
Crossing the Tracks	At 15, Iris seems to have no home, no family, no direction. After her mother’s early death, Iris’s father focuses on big plans for his new shoes stores and his latest girlfriend, and has no time for his daughter. Unknown to her, he hires Iris out as housekeeper and companion for a country doctor’s elderly mother. Iris is buoyed by the warmth and understanding the doctor and his mother show her, but just as she starts to break out of her trouble, a disaster strikes. Iris must find the courage to discover if she is really as helpless — or as hopeless — as she once believed.
<> The Education of Bet	Will and Bet were brother and sister. Being a girl, Bet’s world is contained within the walls of their grand home. Will is allowed — forced — to go to school. So Bet comes up with a plan: They’ll switch places. She’ll go to school as Will. Will can then live as he chooses. But once Bet gets to school, she soon realizes living as a boy is going to be much more difficult than she imagined.
X-Isle	Ever since the floods came and washed the world away, survivors have been desperate to win a place on X-Isle, the island where life is believed to be easier. Only young boys stand a chance of getting in, the smaller and lighter the better. Baz and Ray are two of the lucky few to be chosen, but they soon discover that X-Isle is a far cry from paradise(天堂). It’s a violent, unpredictable place, where terrible things can happen at any moment.

【1】From the book Blindsided, we can learn that Natalie ______.

A. is longing to stay away from blindness

B. has been blind for several months

C. has to quit school because of her blindness

D. is unconfident in learning Braille

【2】The underlined word “buoyed” probably means “______”.

A. spoiled B. thrilled C. annoyed D. encouraged

【3】X-Isle turns out to be ______.

A. easier for life B. no paradise

C. chosen for lucky men D. a romantic place

【4】The main characters of the four books ______.

A. live a happy life

B. get out of trouble eventually

C. struggle for a better life

D. dream about better education

【1】The underlined word, “enhance”, can be replaced by .

A. spend B. improve C. expect D. handle

【2】The underlined word, “it”, refers to .

A. social development B. a very early age

C. ball game D. failure

【3】 What kind of activities may be supported by the third parent for his/her children?

A. Playing basketball with friends.

B. Playing computer games.

C. Holding parties at home.

D. Watching TV alone.

【4】Which is NOT the advantage from social development according to these parents and headmaster’s opinions?

A. Children become more confident.

B. Children get skills needed to make new friends.

C. Children learn teamwork.

D. Children are afraid of making mistakes.

One night in March 1999, a man was driving from California to Oregon, US, to visit some friends. He had stopped his car to have some food when he started to hear strange noises. Turning on the headlights, he saw an 8-foot-tall creature covered in thick, dark hair. The creature stared at him for a minute, turned in the road and walked off slowly into the woods.

In the past 50 years alone, there have been thousands of reported sightings of similar creatures in the US, Canada, the Himalayas(喜馬拉雅山地區(qū))and even Hubei Province in China. The creature is known as bigfoot.

Bigfoot is said to be a very tall(between 2 and 4. 5 metres), ape-like(類人猿似的)creature that is covered in hair and walks upright on two legs. It is very wary(警惕的)of human beings.

Believers think bigfoot is a direct descendent(后代)of ancient gigantopithecus(巨猿). But it remains one of the planet’s undiscovered secrets. There is a little evidence(證據(jù))to support the believers’ theory: traces of hair, footprints and body prints as well as the reported sightings. Some people have even showed what they say with photos or films of bigfoot.

But so far, no one has found bones or any other definite proof that the giant creature exists.

As a result many people believe the evidence is just part of a big trick.

The footprints are easy to make and they say: all you need to do is to make two large feet out of plaster(石膏), attach them to the bottom of your shoes and walk with big steps. As for the photos and films, they are just people dressed in ape suits.

They also say the sightings are not real, just people making mistakes. For example, bigfoot could be a bear living in the wild that sometimes stands up on its back legs.

【1】So far what we can be sure about is that_______.

A. there exist savages(野人)in several places in the world

B. there are some traces of hair, footprints and body prints of the “bigfoot”

C. bigfoot is a direct descendent of ancient gigantopithecus

D. all the big foot discovered have the same look

【2】It was in______ that man first found the ape-like creature.

A. 1999

B. the 1960’s

C. the 1950’s

D. the 1940’s

【3】We can infer from the article that some people _______bigfoot’s existence.

A. may fool the world into believing

B. have definite evidences to prove

C. refuse to believe

D. will soon offer proofs of

【4】If bigfoot is just a misunderstanding, what they saw might NOT be________.

A. apes

B. bears

C. gigantopithecus

D. people dressed in animal skins

Cats are those cute creatures that we love having in our homes. 【1】 If you don’t know the advantages yet, I can enlighten（啟發(fā)） you. All you got to do is to read below. Come on, it is worth your time.

1. They are great hang-out buddies(伙伴).

Are you too sad about sleeping alone every night? On a cold and cozy night, you can hug your kitty friend and keep yourself warm. Similarly if you just want to hang out doing nothing, your pet cat will be more than ready to give you company. 【2】

2. They are clean and healthy.

Cats don’t litter anywhere unlike dogs. Once you train them, they will use a litter box effectively. 【3】 They are cleanliness creatures, so you don’t have to worry about them dirtying your house.

3. They can look after themselves

Cats are independent animals. They don’t require you to constantly run after them. They can easily take care of themselves and clean themselves up. You don’t even have to give them a bath everyday, they clean themselves really well.

4. 【4】

Cats are perfect for you if you are a laid-back kind of a person. If you are a little lazy and don’t have the energy to run after your pet all the time, cats are perfect for you.

5. You can dress them up.

If you like dressing up, you can dress up your cat as well. You can wash their fur and dress them up. It will just add to their attractions.

【5】 You will love having this new family member in your house.

where he grew up .The property (房產(chǎn)) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806 .The House has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world for over 250 years.

◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare's World，a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.

◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.

◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from

Shakespeare’s period.

◆Enjoy the traditional English garden，planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works.

The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk).

The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre，its exhibition,and the garden are accessible (可進入的)to wheelchair users.

The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).

【1】How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？

A．￡9.80． B．￡12.00． C．￡14.20． D．￡16.40．

【2】Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace？

A．Behind the exhibition hall．

B．Opposite the Visitors’ Centre．

C．At Windsor Street．

D．Near the Coffee House．

【3】A wheelchair user may need help to enter ．

A．the House B．the garden

C．the Visitors’ Centre D．the exhibition hall

When you travel with us we want to ensure you're safe, comfortable and arrive at your destination on time. This is why we've made some significant improvements to our services and added new and exciting tools to make sure travelling with us is an easy and relaxing experience.

You go there, we go there

We go to hundreds of towns, cities and airports across the UK. We've over 550 coaches covering 70 million miles a year, so if there's somewhere you want to go, then chances are we go there too.

Safe, modern coaches

A total of 25 million pounds has been invested on over 100 coaches in the last year. Most of our coaches now have leather seats and headrests, ample legroom, power sockets for charging mobiles, tablets and laptops and a toilet on board. For your safety, all our coaches are fitted with the latest safety features as standard. Please turn to page 4-5 for more safety information.

Coach Tracker

Why not use Coach Tracker while travelling with us, or tell your friends and relatives to use it to track where your coaches is in real-time, anytime, anywhere. Simply visit nationalexpresss.com/coachtracker and follow the on-screen instructions.

Assisted travel

The majority of our coaches have an easy-access passenger lift at the front of the coach, providing step free access to wheelchair users and anyone with reduced mobility. We can also offer practical assistance along the way to make your journey easier and more enjoyable. Call 03717 818181 for more information.

Greener journey

Travelling by coaches is one of the most environmentally friendly forms of transport. Our coaches emit up to five times less CO2 per passenger, per kilometer than an average car.

Mobile

If you are looking to book a ticket on the go you can use our mobile site, which your smartphone or tablet will automatically direct you to when you visit our website.

Satellite tracking

We track the majority of our coaches using a satellite tracking system. We know exactly where our coaches are at any given time, and can reroute them should there be any avoidable traffic block. We're committed to getting you to your destination safely and on time.

Thanks for choosing to travel with us. We've created this booklet to keep you up-to-date on our safety information and improvements. Whether you are travelling with us to the airport or visiting your favorite destination, sit back, relax and familiarize yourself with the safety features and facilities on board.

【1】From the passage, we can know that ________

A. National Express invests 25 million on its coaches every year.

B. Disabled passengers have easy access to every National Express coach.

C. A National Express coach emits less CO2 than an average four-seat car.

D. Family members can have National Express passenger’s real-time location through Coach Tracker.

【2】Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The booklet on National Express has at least 5 pages.

B. You can call 03717 818181 for more information on mobility issues.

C. Most coaches now have leather seats, headsets, tablets and a toilet onboard.

D. Most coaches can change their route to avoid traffic jams by satellite tracking.

【3】The passage is intended to _________ .

A. inform you of the safety features and latest improvements of the coaches

B. introduce the onboard facilities and tools for your safe and comfortable travel

C. keep you up-to-date on the safety information and improvements

D. promote and advertise the coach service offered by National Express

【4】What is true about the National Express?

A. It is a company located in the US that offers coach service nationwide.

B. If you visit its website, a ticket will automatically be booked for you.

C. It aims to provide safe, relaxing and punctual service for its customers.

D. Its coach has step free lifts at both ends of the coach.

【1】 The card above is_________

A. a ticket B. an invitation

C. a postcard D. an advertisement

【2】The party is for_________

A. a birthday B. the Queen

C. bee watching D. the National Day

【3】According to the card, if you are unable to go, you can .

A. return the card B. visit the Museum

C. contact Alice’s mother D. ignore the message

【4】The card is written in a _______ way.

A. urgent B. annoyed C. humorous D. concerned

Cats are those cute creatures that we love having in our homes.【1】If you don’t know the advantages yet, I can enlighten（啟發(fā)） you. All you got to do is to read below. Come on, it is worth your time.

1. They are great hang-out buddies(伙伴).

Are you too sad about sleeping alone every night? On a cold and cozy night, you can hug your kitty friend and keep yourself warm. Similarly if you just want to hang out doing nothing, your pet cat will be more than ready to give you company.【2】

2. They are clean and healthy.

Cats don’t litter anywhere unlike dogs. Once you train them, they will use a litter box effectively.【3】They are cleanliness creatures, so you don’t have to worry about them dirtying your house.

3. They can look after themselves

Cats are independent animals. They don’t require you to constantly run after them. They can easily take care of themselves and clean themselves up. You don’t even have to give them a bath everyday, they clean themselves really well.

4.【4】

Cats are perfect for you if you are a laid-back kind of a person. If you are a little lazy and don’t have the energy to run after your pet all the time, cats are perfect for you.

5. You can dress them up.

If you like dressing up, you can dress up your cat as well. You can wash their fur and dress them up. It will just add to their attractions.

【5】You will love having this new family member in your house.

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