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课时提能练(十四)　必修4　Module 2　Traffic Jam (限时：35分钟)(对应学生用书第335页)Ⅰ.阅读理解(2018·合肥市高三质量检测)Cycling is well known to improve individual health and fitness; it also benefits the wider population in terms of economy(可持续的)clean and energy-efficient transport systems.However，despite the fact that the benefits outweigh the risks by 20∶1，many consider the risks too great and that the fear of danger on the road needs to be handled.Cycle lanes(车道)have been used to improve cyclists safety and encourage more cyclists onto the road.This research in transport aims to study the effect of cycle lanes on cyclists safety where passing space given by overtaking(超车)vehicles is concerned.ad situations to determine whether cycle lanes，color block cycle lanes or no cycle lanes affect passing distances and cyclists safety.Their 3 comparisons measuring vehicle passing widths found greater overall distances given with a cycle lane than without.Color block vs.uncolored cycle lanes showed little or no difference，as did no cycle lanes vs.color block cycle lanes.Color block lanes had a slight negative effect suggesting that drivers are more careful when cycle lanes have less definition(清晰度)．so note that driver behaviour is a hugely important factor and urge more research in this area.“In order to reduce risks and encourage more cycling，reducing and calming the existing motorised traffic must be explored first.” They suggest，“Lane width is the most significant variable (变量)to achieve a sufficient vehicle passing distance.The narrow cycle lanes (2m) may be not enough.Reconsideration of the entire road design and further exploration of driver behavioural factors are required.”【语篇解读】　本文主要讲述了为了实现可持续的清洁和节能的交通系统欧盟大力推广使用自行车并指出在自行车的推广过程中要解决安全的问题。1．What is the main purpose of the EUs promoting cycling? A．To reduce air pollution. B．To build better transport systems. C．To improve peoples health. D．To help people save money on transport. B　[考查细节理解。根据第一段第二句“The EU promotes cycling via many measures primarily to achieve