“It’s a big hammer to crack a nut.” This is how one angry parent described the recent crackdown(强制措施)by London police on parents who drop their kids off at school by car. Yes, you read that correctly—the very mode of transportation that many American schools insist—the only safe way to deliver kids to school is now being criminalized in the United Kingdom.
The decision to fine any vehicles seen dropping off or picking up kids with in a particular zone of east London comes from city councillors’(议员) long-term efforts to make the area safer and less crowded. They say they’ve been trying for years “to encourage sensible driving and parking”, but in vain. Neighborhood residents complain frequently about their driveways being blocked by illegally parked cars for 15 minutes or more,often while they’re trying to get to work, and the streets are long overcrowded.
Now the rules have changed. Some parents are angry. Angie Baillieul is a mother who made the “big hammer” comment and says the crackdown is “way over the top.” The nearest drop-off point for her six- year-old is now a five-minute walk from the school. Others are happy with the decision, severe though it may seem. Councillor Jason Frost said :
“Traffic has significantly reduced,and more children are now walking to school, which is a great outcome. I would rather have complaints that we are slightly inconveniencing parents than hear that a child had been seriously injured because nothing was done.”
I witness daily the chaos created by these in-town drivers,when I walk my own kids to school. There’s a parking lot overflowing with vehicles and a slow-moving train of cars moving in circles,many filling the air with harmful smokes. Meanwhile, the conversations around child over-weight and the importance of daily physical activity continue to stand out in schools.
1.Why is Angie Baillieul opposed to the new rule?
A. She is often fined by London police. B. She will lose her job as a school driver.
C. She has adapted to the American practice. D. She thinks it adds inconvenience to her son.
2.Why has the new rule been made according to Jason Frost1?
A. On account of massive complaints. B. Because of heavy traffic jams.
C. Owing to safety concern. D. Due to air pollution.
3.What can be seen after the crackdown is carried out?
A. Less daily chaos. B. Favor from all people.
C. More over-weight children. D. Complaints from neighbors.
4.What is the main idea of the text?
A. Parents attempt to resist a school rule.
B. London police cause widespread anger.
C. American schools care about kids7 safety.
D. Different voices are heard on a new traffic policy.
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
查看答案和解析>>
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
查看答案和解析>>
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
查看答案和解析>>
科目:高中英语 来源:华大新高考联盟2017届高三5月教学质量测评英语试卷 题型:书面表达
假如你是李华,你和同学们组建的舞蹈倶乐部将举行义演(benefit performance)。你的朋友美国留学生Peter是街舞高手。请你发一封电子邮件,请他来指导你们的街排练(rehearsal)。
内容要点如下:
1. 请求指导的缘由;
2. 指导时间与地点;
3. 欢迎他参加义演。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
How are things going with you?______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
查看答案和解析>>
科目:高中英语 来源:2017届广东省揭阳市高三第一次模拟考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删减:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错词下面划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Last Friday, our school organized us to a fire station, what we had expected for several day. When we got there, the fire-fighters welcomed us but led us into an exhibition hall. There one of them delivered the lecture on fire control to us. After that, they show us how to operate a fire extinguisher, and even gave our chances to practise using it. Now, I dare say I can use it skillful! On our way home, we couldn’t help to talking about what we had experienced. We felt very happy and excited because we had gained so many knowledge about fire control and known what to do an emergency.
查看答案和解析>>
科目:高中英语 来源:2017届广东省揭阳市高三第一次模拟考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
For families on vacation, a playground provides a welcome break. It can also provide a glimpse into the local culture, from the setup of the park to the ways families interact. Here are the designs that live up to that challenge.
Fruit and Scent Playground, Stockholm
Is there a picky eater on a steady diet of chicken fingers and cheese? Perhaps a trip to Sweden’s Fruit and Scent Playground will change his or her culinary(烹饪的) tune. This playground features a banana slide, an orange seesaw, pear huts, a watermelon jungle gym and a pair of cherry swings, all designed by public artist Johan Ferner Strom. Now, who can say you can’t play with your food?
Nishi Rokugo Park, Tokyo
Located between central Tokyo and the city of Kawasaki, Nishi Rokugo combines recycled rubber tires(橡胶轮胎) with traditional playground equipment. In total, more than 3,000 tires of different sizes are used to create tunnels, bridges, tall sculptures for climbing and, of course, tire swings. There’s little shade, so you can visit here in the early morning or late afternoon for the most comfortable weather, and be sure to wear your play clothes.
Bicentennial Children’s Park, Santiago, Chile
Bicentennial Children’s playground in Metropolitan Park was built to celebrate 200 years of Chilean independence and improve the lives of Santiago citizens. Dozens of slides are built into the slope, creating a design completely complementary(互为补充的) of the surrounding landscape. Fountains offer some relief from the sun, and ample seating gives parents a place to relax.
1.What can be learned about Fruit and Scent Playground?
A. It is located in Tokyo, Japan.
B. Its design was led by some artists.
C. It is aimed at balancing people’s diet.
D. Its facilities are modeled after fruits.
2.When visiting Nishi Rokugo Park, it is better to ________.
A. wear thick protective clothes
B. avoid moments when it’s hot
C. take umbrellas and raincoats
D. watch out for the equipment
3.Why does the author recommend Bicentennial Children’s Park?
A. It becomes part of the surroundings.
B. It was built to improve people’s lives.
C. It amuses kids and helps parents get relaxed.
D. It provides slides for both children and adults.
查看答案和解析>>
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:选择题
A. | In spite of | B. | In terms of | C. | On account of | D. | With regard to |
查看答案和解析>>
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:书面表达
Saturday Afternoon.In a Shopping Center. Li Jiang:Hi,Su Hua.Which movie shall we see? Su Hua:Whatever.We'er got so many choice,Kung Fu Yoga, Journey to the West…Each sounds great! Li Jiang:Yeah!And some movie stars are fantastic. Su Hua:And the high-tech!… Li Jiang:Perfect!Let's get ome food first.We only have 20 minutes left. Su Hua:No hurry.The cinema is on the same floor. |
One Day in 2016.At Home. Son:Mum,shall we go and see a film to night? Mother:Why bother?We can stay at home and watch films online.It's convenient with our new and faster network Son:But it feels good in a cinema. Mother:And the price..We have to pay 50 yuan a ticket. Son:Only 10 yuan more than last year. Mother:But still we cannot get the money's worth.Some films are just boring… |
查看答案和解析>>
湖北省互联网违法和不良信息举报平台 | 网上有害信息举报专区 | 电信诈骗举报专区 | 涉历史虚无主义有害信息举报专区 | 涉企侵权举报专区
违法和不良信息举报电话:027-86699610 举报邮箱:58377363@163.com