Su Hua is studying at Cambridge, UK. She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security. Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her.
Introduction
A lot of crime is against bicycles. About 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never found. You can prevent this happening by following a few careful steps.
Basic Security
Do not leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. Always lock your bicycle when you leave. Secure it to lampposts or trees. Take off smaller parts and take them with you, for example lights and saddles(车座).
Locks
Get a good lock. There are many different types in the shop. Buy one that has been tested against attack. Ask for a recommendation from a bike shop.
Marking
Security marking your bike can act as a deterrent(威慑) to a thief. It can also help the police find your bicycle. It should be clearly written and include your postcode and your house or flat number. This will provide a simple way to identify your bicycle.
Registration
There are a number of companies who will mark your bicycle for you. They will then put your registration number and personal details on their computer database. Then if your bicycle is found it will be easy to contact you.
Finally
Keep a record of the bicycle yourself: its make, model and registration number. You can even take a photograph of it, this will prove the bicycle belongs to you.
【小题1】Which part of the article gives you information on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it?
A.Locks | B.Marking | C.Registration | D.Basic Security |
A.in the bike shop and your computer |
B.in a police station and security company |
C.in a security company and your university |
D.by yourself and in a security company |
A.More than 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year. |
B.Leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. |
C.Taking a photograph of your bike will help prove the bicycle belongs to you. |
D.Always lock your bicycle even if you don’t leave. |
A.to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolen |
B.to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe |
C.to give you advice on where to buy a good lock |
D.to say why you shouldn’t keep your bicycle in a quiet place |
【小题1】D
【小题2】D
【小题3】C
【小题4】B
解析试题分析:
在英国,自行车被盗是一件常事。本文介绍了保护自行车安全的几种措施:包括车锁、车身标志、登记以及留存自行车的有关文件,等。
【小题1】细节题。“Secure it to lampposts or trees(将车锁在电灯杆或者树上)”出现在第三段Basic Security部分。故D项正确。
【小题2】Registration部分有:(the companies) will then put your registration number and personal details on their computer database (这些公司会将你自行车的注册号和你的个人信息存放在它们电脑数据库了); 最后部分有Keep a record of the bicycle yourself 的建议。可知D项正确。
【小题3】细节题。据文章最后You can even take a photograph of it, this will prove the bicycle belongs to you 一句可确定C项正确。A项偷换了信息;B,D项与文章不符。
【小题4】主旨大意题。由Introduction部分A lot of crime is against bicycles. About 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never found. You can prevent this happening by following a few careful steps.可知本文就自行车防盗提出建议。故B项正确。
考点:说明文。
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D.only to get comfort from the shoemaker |
A.Because he always worked late at night. |
B.Because he always put a light in the window. |
C.Because he was always guiding the others. |
D.Because he was always happy and cheerful. |
A.A Proud Shoemaker | B.A Prideful Tradition |
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A.He had seen photos of Jamie dancing on the table. |
B.She showed in her Facebook that she was still not dating anyone. |
C.Her boyfriend was angry that she refused to add him as her friend. |
D.He saw the name of her ex-boyfriend on his news feed. |
A.Visiting Facebook website took up a large part of Jamie's time and energy. |
B.Jamie is enthusiastic about her present job. |
C.Facebook was created by a Harvard graduate, Mark Zuckerberg. |
D.Compared with Facebook, Twitter is a better choice for Jamie. |
A.Being unfriendly to others. |
B.Having a quarrel with somebody. |
C.Removing a name from the friend list. |
D.Ending friendship with somebody. |
A.Steve was Jamie's boyfriend in the university. |
B.People all over the world spend 700 billion minutes a week on Facebook. |
C.Jamie's mother saw her dancing on the table last night. |
D.Jamie felt enthusiastic about Facebook at first. |
A.subjective | B.objective | C.negative | D.positive |
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【小题1】When having meal in Eva Restaurant, we are not offered on the table.[学,
A.forks | B.cellphones | C.napkins | D.knives |
A.Because it can cause health problems. |
B.Because it will disturb other customers. |
C.Because it can get a 5-percent discount on the customers’ bills. |
D.Because it may prevent people communicating with their companions. |
A.Many people would like to upload a photo of their food before they eat nowadays. |
B.People are forbidden to use cellphones in Eva Restaurant. |
C.More than half of the customers in Eva Restaurant have enjoyed the discount. |
D.People can easily connect with each other anytime without using cellphones. |
A.No Cellphone at Table! |
B.Focus on Your Cellphone! |
C.Eva Restaurant – Home to Customers. |
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