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1、我带领班子成员及全体职工，积极参加县委、政府和农牧局组织的政治理论学习，同时认真学习业务知识，全面提高了自身素质，增强职工工作积极性，杜绝了纪律松散Unit 9 Wheels（B）(35分钟).阅读理解(2017全国卷)The Intelligent Transport team at Newcastle University have turned an electric car into a mobile laboratory named “DriveLAB” in order to understand the challenges faced by older drivers and
2、to discover where the key stress points are.Research shows that giving up driving is one of the key reasons for a fall in health and well-being among older people,leading to them becoming more isolated(隔绝) and inactive.Led by Professor Phil Blythe,the Newcastle team are developing in-vehicle technol
3、ogies for older drivers which they hope could help them to continue driving into later life.These include custom-made navigation(导航) tools,night vision systems and intelligent speed adaptations.Phil Blythe explains:“For many older people,particularly those living alone or in the country,driving is i
4、mportant for preserving their independence,giving them the freedom to get out and about without having to rely on others.“But we all have to accept that as we get older our reactions slow down and this often results in people avoiding any potentially challenging driving conditions and losing confide
5、nce in their driving skills.The result is that people stop driving before they really need to.”Dr Amy Guo,the leading researcher on the older driver study,explains:“The DriveLAB is helping us to understand what the key stress points and difficulties are for older drivers and how we might use technol
6、ogy to address these problems.“For example,most of us would expect older drivers always go slower than everyone else but surprisingly,we found that in 30mph zones they struggled to keep at a constant speed and so were more likely to break the speed limit and be at risk of getting fined.Were looking
7、at the benefits of systems which control their speed as a way of preventing that.“We hope that our work will help with technological solutions(解决方案) to ensure that older drivers stay safer behind the wheel.”1.What is the purpose of the DriveLAB?A.To explore new means of transport.B.To design new typ
8、es of cars.C.To find out older drivers problems.D.To teach people traffic rules.2.Why is driving important for older people according to Phil Blythe?A.It keeps them independent.B.It helps them save time.C.It builds up their strength.D.It cures their mental illnesses.3.What do researchers hope to do
9、for older drivers?A.Improve their driving skills.B.Develop driver-assist technologies.C.Provide tips on repairing their cars.D.Organize regular physical checkups.4.What is the best title for the text?A.A New Model Electric CarB.A Solution to Traffic ProblemsC.Driving Services for EldersD.Keeping Old
10、er Drivers on the Road.完形填空Ten years ago,Sean Carter was a student at university.One night,he was 1 in a car with a friend who had been drinking.They 2 and Sean was left in a wheelchair 3 a brain injury.He has been unable to walk or talk since then and his mom,Jenny,has been 4 him.“What were you fee
11、ling5 you found out I had been in a car 6?” Sean asks his mom.Sean speaks by using his finger to 7 words onto an iPad.Those words are then translated into audio.“I was shocked,” Jenny says.“It was just so hard seeing your childs 8 body in a bed for so long.You couldnt do anything for two years.”Over
12、 the years,Sean has become more 9,though he says hes not yet ready to do everything alone.“Its 10 living with your mom when youre 32 years old,” Jenny says,while Sean 11 and replies,“Oh,yeah!”Jenny,63,then asks her son,“If this was our last 12,what would you want to say?”“Let me13 you right here,” S
13、ean tells his mom.“I know you will be here for many years to 14.But I want you to know how 15 I am for what you have done for me.You gave up your life to give me a life.”“Yeah.But its OK,” Jenny responds.“ 16 is really the valuable goods that we have,and if you can 17 time with somebody else,thats p
14、robably the most important thing you can do for someone.Its the only thing that 18.”Sean replies,“I dont say this enough.Youre the picture of unconditional 19.I admire your 20 to be the best mom you can be,and you do a fine job.I love you beyond the moon.”1.A.chattingB.arguingC.drivingD.playing2.A.c
15、rashedB.dashedC.attackedD.struggled3.A.ofB.withC.forD.on4.A.giving in toB.taking control ofC.looking forward toD.taking care of5.A.beforeB.throughC.whenD.because6.A.accidentB.seatC.roadD.track7.A.putB.typeC.drawD.move8.A.strongB.heavyC.softD.lifeless9.A.independentB.generousC.cleverD.careful10.A.hardB.interestingC.foolishD.funny11.A.worriesB.laughsC.criesD.complains12.A.dinnerB.tripC.operationD.conversation13.A.rewardB.forgetC.stopD.expect14.A.comeB.spendC.wasteD.disappear15.A.regretfulB.thankfulC.painfulD.understanding16.A.HardshipB.FriendshipC.Emo
