1、 课时作业(十六)必修3Module 4 Sandstorms in Asia(限时：35分钟).阅读理解AWhile new laws have been passed in some American states to cut down on distracted(分心的)driving，many accidents and deaths were still related to it，especially using cellphones while driving.In recent days，the Obama administration is considering disa
2、bling cellphones in cars, aiming to reduce cellphonerelated road deaths.Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, the nations antidistracteddriving supporter，said in an interview on November 18 that federal officials are looking at technology to disable cellphones inside cars. “I think it will be done，”
3、LaHood said.“I think the technology is there and I think youre going to see the technology become adapt able in automobiles to disable these cellphones.We need to do a lot more if we were going to save lives.”Also on Thursday，the transportation government started a new “Faces of Distracted Driving”
4、video campaign that features(以为特征)people who have been killed or lost their loved ones because of inattentive drivers.The video features heartbreaking stories of children killed in crashes because of phoning or text messaging，and new videos are expected to be added every few weeks.A driver is four t
5、imes more likely to crash while using a mobile phone.More than 5，500 people were killed last year by distracted drivers, and another 500，000 were injured. LaHood has said it is never safe to talk on a cellphone while driving，handsfree or not，because it can really cause distraction.Incidentally，a lot
6、 of people seem to agree with this viewpointa new research shows nearly twothirds of Americans support a national ban on the use of cellphones while driving，even if the driver is using a handsfree device. But the research didnt ask how people feel about governmentissued mobile phone scramblers or ot
7、her disabling devices.1The Obama administration is considering disabling cellphones in cars because_.Athere is no national law to prevent the use of cellphones in carsBusing phones while driving has caused many accidentsCmost drivers take no notice of American lawsDcellphone technology needs to be d
8、eveloped2We can learn from the text that Ray LaHood_.Ais strongly for the use of the technology in cars Bthinks its easy and practical to invent the technologyCthinks its unnecessary to use a cellphone while drivingDis in charge of the invention of the technology3The “Faces of Distracted Driving” vi
9、deo campaign aims to_.Afind out the real drivers who caused the accidentsBshow that most of the victims in car crashes are childrenCcall on drivers to buy the new device which disables cellphones in carsDmake the public aware of the terrible results of distracted driving4Whats the authors attitude t
10、owards “disabling cellphones in cars” according to the passage?AOpposed. BObjective.CDoubtful. DSurprised.5We can infer from the text that_.Atwothirds of Americans support a national ban on the use of cellphones while drivingBmost people would like to choose handsfree devices while drivingCthe disab
11、ling devices in cars will be widely used if theyre freeDthe writer is not sure whether disabling devices will be accepted by the driversBLast nights meteor(流星)shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers.According to Gabe Rothschild, Emerald Valleys mayor, people gathe
12、red in the suburbs of the city, carrying heavy telescopes, expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through the sky.What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the citys lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead.“My family was so frustrated，” admitted to
13、wn resident Duane Cosby.“We wanted to make this an unforgettable family outing, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment.”Astronomersscientists who study stars and planetshave been complaining about this problem for decades.They say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the
14、sky that they could see quite easily in the past.They call on people and the government to take measures to fight against it.There is yet a population besides professional and amateur star observers that suffers even more from light pollution. This population consists of birds, bats, frogs，snakes，et
15、c.For example, outdoor lighting severely affects migrating (迁徙的)birds.According to the International DarkSky Association，“100 million birds a year throughout North America die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers.”Countless more animal casualties(伤亡) result from the use of artificial lightin
16、g.Clearly，people enjoy the benefits of lighting their evenings, but some scientists think it can be harmful for humans，too.They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase a persons chances of getting cancer.Emerald Valley is only one community that is becoming aware of the negative eff
17、ects of light pollution.For years, Flagstaff, Arizona, has enforced lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at the Lowell Observatory.Similar efforts have been made worldwide, and a movement is underway to remind us to turn off lights when we are not using them, so that other
18、 creatures can share the night.6It happened last night that _.Athe citys lights affected the meteor watchingBthe meteors flew past before being noticedCthe city light show attracted many peopleDthe meteor watching ended up a social outing 7What do the astronomers complain about?AMeteor showers occur
19、 less often than before.BTheir observation equipment is in poor repair.CLight pollution has remained unsolved for years.DTheir eyesight is failing due to artificial lighting.8What is the author concerned about according to Paragraph 4?ABirds may take other migration paths.BAnimals living habits may
20、change suddenly.CVarieties of animals will become sharply reduced.DAnimals survival is threatened by outdoor lighting.9Lighting regulations in Flagstaff, Arizona are put into effect to_.Alessen the chance of getting cancerBcreate an ideal observation conditionCensure citizens a good sleep at nightDe
21、nable all creatures to live in harmony10What message does the author most want to give us?ASaving wildlife is saving ourselves.BGreat efforts should be made to save energy.CHuman activities should be environmentally friendly.DNew equipment should be introduced for space study.语法填空W: Hi, Ted, youve g
22、otten fatter since the last time Ive seen you.M: Yeah, since I got married I _11_ (put) on weight. My wife is a good cook. W: Dont blame your wifes good _12_. You need to start exercising again. M: I know I should. But after I come home from work, Im too tired to exercise. And I dont have any place
23、to work out _13_.W: Have you thought about joining a health club?M: I have. But theyre expensive. W: Im a member at Spa Fitness and you _14_(surprise) at how inexpensive a yearlong membership is. Most of the members are “normal” people _15_ exercise for about an hour three times a week.M: Sounds _16
24、_(reason). I mean, you look like you are in shape.W: Well, I havent always been this thin. _17_ I turned 30, I started putting on weight. I was feeling fat and I didnt have any energy.M: Thats _18_ I feel. I mean, exercise sounds like something that is going to make me feel _19_(much) tired. W: But _20_ you start on a regular exercise programme, you start feeling better immediately.11_12._13._14._15._16_17._18._19._20._ 课时作业(十六).A1B2.A3.D4.B5.DB6A7.C8.D9.B10.C.11.have been putting12.cooking13.either14would be surprised15.who16.reasonable17After18.how19.more20.once
