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高三上学期英语9月月考试卷
一、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
1. 阅读理解
Forget Cyclists, Pedestrians are RealDanger
We are having a debate aboutthis topic. Here are some letters from our readers.
■ Yes, many cyclists behavedangerously. Many drivers are disrespectful of cyclists. But pedestrians areprobably the worse offenders.
People of all ages happily walkalong the pavement with eyes and hands glued to the mobile phone, quite unawareof what is going on around them. They may even do the same thing while crossinga road at a pedestrian crossing or elsewhere. The rest of us have to evade themor just stand still to wait for the unavoidable collision.
The real problem is that somepedestrians seem to be, at least for the moment, in worlds of their own thatare, to them, much more important than the welfare of others.
—Michael Horan
■ I loved the letter from BobBrooks about cyclists . I am afraid they seem to think theyown the roads.
I was walking acrossAltrincharn Road one morning when a cyclist went round me and on being askedwhat he was doing he shouted at me.
The government built a cyclelane on the road but it is hardly used.
The police do nothing. What alaugh they are!
The cyclists should all have tobe made to use the cycle lanes and wear helmets, fluorescent jacketand tights at night and in the morning. They should pay some sort of tax and befined for not wearing them.
—Carol Harvey
■ Cyclists jump on and offpavements , ride at speed along the pavements,and think they have a special right to go through traffic lights when they areon red.
I was almost knocked down recentlyby a cyclist riding on the pavement when there was a cycle lane right next tohim.
Other road users, includinghorse riders, manage to obey the rules so why not cyclists?
It’s about time they had to beregistered and insured, so when they do hit a pedestrian or a vehicle, or causean accident, at least they can be traced and there might be anopportunity to claim.
—JML
Write to Viewpoints of thenewspaper.
（1）Michael Horan wrote the letter mainly to show that .
A . drivers should be polite to cyclists
B . road accidents can actually be avoided
C . some pedestrians are a threat to road safety
D . walking while using phones hum one’s eyes
（2）Carol Harvey suggests that cyclists should .
A . be provided with enough roads
B . be asked to ride on their own lanes
C . be made to pay less tax for cycling
D . be fined for laughing at policemen （3）The underline word “they” in the third letter refers to .
A . accidents
B . vehicles
C . pedestrians
D . cyclists
（4）The three letters present viewpoints on .
A . real sources of road danger
B . ways to improve road facilities
C . measures to punish road offences
D . increased awareness of road rules
2. 阅读理解
According to the International EcotourismSociety, eco-travel is “responsible travel to natural areas that protectsthe environment, maintains the well-beings and involves education”.Eco-travel is on the rise, as more and more people become conscious about theircarbon footprint.
Expert from Boundless Journeys,Matt Holmes, who works-on travel experiences towards conserving areas said,”As scientists and non-scientists learn more about how we human beings areimpacting the planet, I think more people want to do what they can while stillexploring the world. Our guests are definitely interested in that aspect of ourjourneys. Travelers can farm their own food in Italy, managing their use ofwater and using solar or wind power. They can also visit n family-run camp thatcares for retired logging elephants in Myanmar, know a park entry fee goes to aconservation organization in Costa Rica, employ and train members of the localcommunity or partner with a protection group. There are lots of options forseeking out greener holiday.”
Most people believe thateco-travel is expensive and it is true. Matt
