Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questionsRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33. Winter Driving Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you may suddenly slide across the road. Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven movements can make a car suddenly very difficult to control. So every time you either turn the wheel, touch the brakes or increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Imagine you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill it. Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. In general, allow double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will avoid trouble. Question 29: What does the passage suggest about ice on the road? A. It is always visible and easy to identify. B. It may be hidden beneath melting snow. C. It only forms on hills. D. It causes no accidents if you drive slowly. Question 30: The word "Uneven" in paragraph 2 is opposite in meaning to _____. A. Smooth B. Rough C. Quick D. Dangerous Question 31: The word "gently" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____. A. Harshly B. Roughly C. Softly D. Quickly Question 32: What does the statement "The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look" mean? A. You should focus on the road ahead when it's icy. B. Ice makes it impossible to see the road. C. Looking down the road is unnecessary when driving. D. You don’t need to pay attention to your speed on ice. Question 33: What is the main point of the passage regarding driving in winter? A. Winter driving is easy if you are cautious. B. Accidents in winter are rare and can be avoided. C. The best way to drive in winter is to speed up. D. Smooth driving and awareness of conditions are essential for safety. |