Life is important to all of us. So we must respect our lives. When you want to run across the street to catch the bus, stop to think about it. If you do, you’ll have to pay a fine (罚款) or get hurt.
Traffic accidents killed more than 104,000 people in China last year. Chinese cities have more cars than ever. Drivers and pedestrians (行人) must work together to make the streets safer.
New traffic laws say that if people cross the street when the light is red, they can be fined as much as 50 yuan. The law has new rules for drivers and pedestrians. Drivers have to slow down when they are close to crosswalks. If people are in a crosswalk, cars must stop to let them walk.
There are rules for bus drivers, too. If bus drivers smoke, drink or make phone calls while driving, they can be fined. Buses that carry too many people are also against the law.
Pedestrians will have to walk more safely under the new law. They must cross streets at crosswalks. Also, they shouldn’t climb over the fences (栅栏) along streets.
Do you ride a bike to school? It’s not a good idea to carry classmates on the back. You could be fined 50 yuan. And stay in the bike lane (车道) when you’re riding. The big roads are for cars and buses.
Do you like to ride your uncle’s motorbike? When you put on your helmet (头盔), ask him to put one on, too. “People on motorbikes must wear helmets”, the new law says. If they don’t, they’ll have to pay 200 yuan. When you ride in cars, don’t forget to put on your seat belt, even if you’re going for a short taxi ride. It could save your life.
If you see a hit-and-run (肇事逃逸), tell the police. They may give you a reward (奖赏).
And don’t be afraid to help people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident. Don’t worry about money. The new law says that doctors must take care of them even if they can’t pay right away.
小题1:．Don’t go across the road when _______.
| A．the light is green | B．the light is red |
| C．the bus is leaving | D．traffic is busy |
小题2:．What does the word “crosswalk” mean in Chinese?
小题3:．If you are a bus driver, _______ while you are driving, according to (根据) the new traffic laws.
| A．you can make a phone call | B．you can’t talk to others |
| C．you can’t smoke | D．you can drink |
小题4:．When you ride in a car, the first thing you must do is _______.
| A．to put on the helmet |
| B．to pay the driver |
| C．to put on the seat belt |
| D．to see if it carries too many people |
小题5:．You shouldn’t _______.
| A．carry your classmate on the back when you’re riding a bike to school |
| B．phone the police when you see a hit-and-run |
| C．help people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident |
| D．wear your helmet while riding a motorbike |
