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甘肃省临夏回族自治州2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题 一、阅读理解（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A There are some strange driving laws in different countries. Russia: In Moscow, if your car is dirty enough to draw dust art, you will be fined about 2,000 rubles (about US $55). Worse yet, it’s illegal to wash your car by hand in public places — forcing you to take it to one of the few car wash facilities. Japan: Politeness isn’t just the culture in Japan; it’s part of driving laws. Splashing a person by driving through a puddle(水坑) with your car will cost you over US$60. The country is also strict with its DUI(酒驾) laws — riding with or lending your car to a driver who gets caught drinking and driving can lead to a fine costing thousands of dollars. France: France requires its drivers to carry a portable breathalyzer(酒精测量仪) at all times when driving a car. The one-time breathalyzer cost around US$5, and if you don’t have one, you will be fined US$15. Cyprus: Raising your hands in the car can get you fined of US$35. The law states a driver can be fined if the person is in an irregular position inside the car or raises his hand from the steering wheel unnecessarily. 1. If you are fined thousands of dollars in Japan, you may have been ____. A. in an irregular position in your car. B. sitting in a car with a drunk driver. C. splashing a person with mud. D. impolite to other drivers. 2. What can get you fined for in Cyprus? A. Forgetting to carry a portable breathalyzer. B. Not having a Cyprus driver’s license. C. Putting your hands above your head when you are driving. D. Driving without a shirt. 3. This text can most likely be found in _______. A. a law document B. a fashion magazine C. an international newspaper D. a column on interesting cultures B Conor Grennan was unwilling to be a volunteer. The 29-year-old American was not sure if he had the skills or a strong feeling for it. However, he went to wo