Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding under the melting(融化)snow, waiting ahead to send you off the road. The car coming to you may suddenly slip across the road.
Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly(平稳地). Sudden movements can make a car very difficult to control. So every time you either start or stop your car, increase or reduce your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Suppose you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill(溅) it.
Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to gently stop your car. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. Generally, allow twice of your usual stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will not get into trouble.
【小题1】The writer tries to       in this passage.

When Kyle walked into Ernie’s Pet World, he looked very anxious. The shop owner, Ernie, jumped out of his seat to greet Kyle. He was the shop’s first customer of the day.

   “Good morning, sir!”Ernie said,“What can I help you with?”

         “Well, I……”Kyle started to say.

        “Wait, don’t tell me,”Ernie stopped him.“You’re looking for a …a little dog… for your daughter’s birthday, Right?”

         “Not really, I just….”

         Ernie didn’t let him finish. “Ah, I’ve got it, You just moved to a new office, and you want some fish for it, I have some very nice fish bowls over here.”

        “In fact, I…”Kyle was starting to look very nervous and strange.

“No fish? Ah, a cat! You look like a cat person. At Ernie’s Pet World, we have the best cats. Take a look at this lovely one with long, white hair, She’s looking at you. She’s thinking,‘Take me home. Take me home.’Would you like some cat food and toys, too?”

“No,thank you,”Kyle said.By this time, he was walking up and down. He had a terrible look on his face.“Really, I’m not interested in cats or fish or little dogs.”

“What do you want, then?”Ernie asked.

Kyle looked like he was going to cry.“I just want to know if I can use your toilet!”he said at last.

1.Which is TRUE about Ernie’s Pet World?

A.It has many workers.                                  B.Kyle goes there often.

C.It sells school things.                                   D.Ernie is the owner of the shop.

2.What kind of person is Ernie?

A.Very lazy.                                                            B.Rather shy.

C.Over warm-hearted.                                            D.Not friendly.

3.Kyle went into the Ernie’s Pet World to          

A.buy a little dog                                                      B.take fish home

C.meet the shop owner                           D.look for a washroom

4.What does the underlined word“anxious”mean?

A.焦急的                     B.兴奋的                     C.生气的                     D.失望的

5.What is the best title(标题) of the story?

A.Kyle and Ernie                                              B.Pet or Toilet

C.A Pet Lover                                                  D.A Busy Pet Shop

Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding under the melting(融化)snow, waiting ahead to send you off the road. The car coming to you may suddenly slip across the road.

Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly(平稳地). Sudden movements can make a car very difficult to control. So every time you either start or stop your car, increase or reduce your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Suppose you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill(溅) it.

Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to gently stop your car. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. Generally, allow twice of your usual stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will not get into trouble.

1.The writer tries to       in this passage.

A．show his dislikes about bad winter weather

B．give information about winter weather

C．ask people not to drive in winter

D．advise people about safe driving in winter

2.According to the passage, the writer thinks that      .

A．people should not drive in the snow

B．drivers should think more about problems in winter driving

C．people drive too fast in winter

D．winter drivers should stop their cars less

3.In the passage the writer talks about a cup of coffee     .

A．to show how important smooth movements are

B．to ask the drivers to bring some soft drinks with them

C．to tell the drivers to be more relaxed

D．to show how it can be spilled

4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE?    

A．Traffic accidents take place easily in winter.

B．Fog and melting snow often cause car accidents.

C．The stopping distance on ice is as long as the usual one.

D．In winter you should drive your car with great care.

5.Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the passage?     

A.              B.

C.              D.