Driving a car is not just handling controls and judging speed and distance. It requires you to predict what other road users will do and get ready to react to something unexpected. When alcohol is consumed，it enters your bloodstream and acts as a depressant（抑制药），damaging eyesight，judgement and coordination（协调），slowing down reaction time and greatly increasing the risk of accidents. Even below the drink driving limit，driving will be affected.
Alcohol may take a few minutes to be absorbed into the bloodstream and start action on the brain. Absorption rate is increased when drinking on an empty stomach or when consuming drinks mixed with fruit juice. To get rid of alcohol from the body is a very slow process and it is not possible to speed it up with any measures like taking a shower or having a cup of tea or coffee.
The present Road Traffic Ordinance states clearly that the limit of alcohol concentration(浓度) is：
•50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 mL of blood；or
•22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 mL of breath；or
•67 milligrams of alcohol per 100 mL of urine（尿液）.
Drivers who cause traffic accidents，or who commit a moving traffic offence or are being suspected(怀疑) of drink driving will be tested.
Any driver found drinking beyond the limit will be charged. The driver declared guilty may be fined a maximum of HK $25,000 and be sentenced to up to 3 years in prison and punished for 10 driving offence points；or temporarily banned from driving.
The same punishment applies to （适用于）failing to provide specimens（样本）for breath，blood or urine tests without good excuse.
Drink driving is a criminal offence. Be a responsible driver，think before you drink. For the safety of yourself and other road users，never drive after consuming alcohol.
1.The first paragraph is mainly about ______.
A. the process of alcohol being absorbed
B. the damage of drinking to your body
C. the effect of drinking on driving
D. the introduction of driving skills
2.The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to “______”.
A. alcohol B. process
C. blood D. absorption
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Drinking below the drink driving limit has no effect on driving.
B. 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 mL of breath is below the drink driving limit.
C. Having a cup of tea helps to get rid of alcohol from the body.
D. Alcohol is taken in more quickly when drunk with fruit juice.
4.A driver suspected of drink driving ______.
A. will be punished for 10 driving offence points
B. will be forbidden to drive for 3 years
C. should provide specimens for testing
D. should pay a maximum fine of HK$25,000
1.What can you do when you go on Essential Europe Tour?
A. Experience long walks along the seaside.
B. Visit museums with an experienced guide.
C. Travel by train everywhere in Europe.
D. Book trips to visit local markets.
2.Which of the following will provide you with a chance to go mountain biking?
A. Beach Vacations B. Backpacking Trip
C. Tours D. Active Vacations
3.Who will probably choose Backpacking Trip?
A. A newly married couple who want to go shopping.
B. A family with children who’d like to enjoy hiking.
C. A man who wants to spend less money on a journey.
D. A businessman who plans to stay at a luxury hotel.
4.Where can we most probably read this text?
A. On a website. B. In a magazine.
C. In a storybook. D. In a history textbook.
Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words or the proper forms of the given words.
Apart from speeches, in my point of view, we can use our eyes to express 1. (us). And through one’s eyes, we can read sorrow, happiness, encouragement, and many other emotions.
Even now I still remember an experience, 2. happened when I took part in a singing contest at the age of nine. It was the power of my mother’s eyes 3. encouraged me to go for it. I had shown great interest 4. singing before that, but I was too shy 5. (sing) in public. One day my mother took me to sign up for a singing contest. With my mother’s company, I was determined 6. (meet) that challenge. Standing on the stage, I suddenly found I 7. (become) the focus of all attention. I was so nervous that I couldn’t even keep my eyes open. When I was to 8. (introduce) to the audience and sing, I became even more nervous. I felt my legs were shaking and my memory seemed to have left me — I couldn’t remember anything. Searching for help, I saw my mother’s eyes which were sparkling (闪光) with encouragement and strong power. It seemed that they were speaking to me, “Take 9. easy. You can do it! I’ll always be with you! ”I read the message in her eyes and at that moment I got my 10. (confident) back and began to sing my song. Sometimes, you see, just a look of encouragement from a beloved one can make a shy person brave.
—When choosing books, you only focus on price while I think more about the content.
—That is _____ we differ.
A. which B. where
C. when D. whether
—I haven’t seen Daisy since the party held six months ago.
—She is busy — she is _____ a new dictionary.
A. turning on B. passing on
C. working on D. putting on
When I was in Egypt, I once met a kind-hearted couple who let me _____ with them and really helped me out.
A. to stay B. stays
C. stayed D. stay
