Driving in Canada is similar to driving in many parts of the United States. Dist

Driving in Canada is similar to driving in many partsof the United States. Distances and speeds, however, are posted in kilometersper hour and some signs, particularly in Quebec, may only be in French.

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum (最大限度的) speed limit in Canada is 50km/hr in cities and80km/hr on highways. On rural highways, the posted speed limit may be 100km/hr.It is not allowed to take automobile radar detectors (汽车雷达检测器) into Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and the Yukon. Seatbelt use is required by law for all passengers, and child car seats must beused by children under 40 pounds. Some provinces require drivers to keep theirvehicles’ headlights on during the day and some have banned (禁止) driving while using a hand-held cell phone.Motorcycles cannot share a lane (车道), andsafety helmets for motorcycle riders and passengers are necessary. Running ared light is a serious crime throughout Canada and drivers are advised to stopbefore starting when a light turns green.

Winter travel can be dangerous due to heavy snowfallsand icy conditions. Some roads and bridges are often closed in winter. Snowtires are required in some provinces. Travelers should also be careful aboutanimals while driving at night in rural areas. 

Highway 401, from Detroit to Montreal, is one of thebusiest highways in North America. It has been the scene of many deadly trafficaccidents due to sudden and severe weather changes, high rates of speed, andheavy truck traffic. Thus drivers should be alert while travelling here.

Please refer to our Road Safety page for moreinformation and tips . Also, we suggest that you visit the website of Canada’snational authority responsible for road safety.

1.Which of the following is TRUE according to thetext?

A．All signs onthe roads in Quebec are in English.

B．Automobileradar detectors are allowed to be used in Manitoba.

C．Passengersmay choose not to wear seat belts while in a car in Canada.

D．The speed ofcars in Canadian cities should be less than 50km/hr.

2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned that haveled to deadly accidents on Highway 401?

A．Bad weather       B．Drunk driving      C．High speed        D．Heavy traffic

3.The underlined word “alert” in Paragraph 4 couldbest be replaced by _____.

A．careful           B．relaxed           C．nervous           D．pleased

4.What is the best title for the text?

A．Differenttraffic rules in Canada .

B．Tips fortraveling by car in Canada .

C．Special rulesfor driving in Canada .

D．Trafficsafety and road conditions in Canada .

5.This passage is mainly written for the _________.

A．drivers inCanada                       B．Drivers inAmerica

C．Trafficpolice in Canada                   D．Trafficpolice in America

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1.D

2.B

3.A

4.B

5.A

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