Air bags for cars were invented _____ lives. Without them more people would be injured in car accidents.  

Public transportation is a great method of decreasing(减少)pollution and traffic within an urban setting. However, as with any public setting, it is important to take safety measures to avoid any unpleasant situations.

Tips for staying safe on the bus, train or subway:

Report any unusual activities.

Report any broken or missing equipment.

Report any strange noises or smells.

If you see an unattended(无人看管的)package, do not touch it, and immediately report it to the nearest employee.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. This will decrease your chance of getting sick or spreading germs(细菌).

While on public transportation the most important safety measure to take is simply paying attention to your surroundings. By taking these steps you can have a better and more enjoyable experience while using the public bus, train or subway.

Safety measures and regulations(规章制度)

Sometimes stories of tragic public transportation are released(发布) through the media（媒体）. When this happens it is natural to question the safety of using public transportation. When the driving itself is out of your control, it is important to know what measures and regulations are put into place to keep you safe.

One of the greatest concerns for public transportation safety is the lack of safety belts. While accidents involving buses or trains is not common, when they do occur they are highly dangerous due to the lack of safety belts. Passengers are likely to be injured simply from being hit by another passenger.

Good drivers make safe passengers

With hundreds of thousands of public bus passengers every day, it is important that the drivers of these vehicles(车辆)are trained and experienced enough to manage the dangerous situations that can happen on the road. Bus and train drivers must meet the standards set by their state.

1. One advantage of public transportation is that __________________________.

A. it’s cheaper                                   B. it saves more time

C. it has more safety measures      D. it helps protect the environment

2. To keep safe on public transportation, you are advised to _____________.

A. repair any broken equipment if necessary

B. cover your nose with your hand to keep germs away

C. pay attention to any unusual activities and report them in time

D. take the package which nobody takes care of to the employee

3. We can know from the passage that ___________________________.

A. few reports are about public transportation accidents

B. passengers seldom get hurt in public transportation accidents

C. safety belts are useless for passengers on public transportation

D. it is important to know some safety measures for public transportation

4. What is important to make a good public transportation drivers?

A. Skills at handling traffic accidents

B. Higher standards and shorter working hours.

C. Polite service and clean working environment.

D. Proper training and rich driving experience.

．_______ in the leg, the soldier was sent to hospital.

  A．Seriously injured    B．To be injured      C．Injuring badly     D．Having injured

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My children go to a primary school where they are not allowed to play football in the playground for fear that a child might be hurt. Besides, now the school says there must be no homework because the local secondary school can't keep up with the amount of homework given in the primary school. Can the school do this?   Puzzled Dad
It can't if enough parents do something about it. It is not just schools. We live in a society which wishes to get rid of risk. However, schools should have a little common sense and courage. Children need risk if they arc to grow up self-sufficient and confident. They need homework, too, if they are to fulfill their academic potential. Complain, loudly.
I have a beautiful teenage daughter who spends an hour making up her face in front of the mirror every day. I tell her to go easy. She just gets mad or bursts into tears. How can I make her understand she's beautiful the way she is.      Plain Mom
You can't. Your daughter is at the age when she's trying to look beautiful, trying on new masks. And if her friends all dress up as she does, you're in for an extra hard time. Support her and tell her she's beautiful — even if she looks ridiculous for now. Then invite her to join you for a day at a spa. Let her try various looks until she's comfortable in her own skin.
【小题1】Why are the children not allowed to play football in the playground?

Had it not been for the fact that she ____ in the accident, she ____ in the race．