The collision with the iceberg was fatal because ______ watertight compartments were flood

When the TV is on a technological collision course with the PC, ______.

A．the TV will lose

B．the PC will go

C．the combination of the two will win through

D．the author doesn't tell

The disadvantage of using a heaving line to pass a towline is that ______.

A.it increases the likelihood of collision between the towing vessel and the disabled vessel

B.recreational boaters tend to make the heaving line fast to the towed vessel as if it were the towline

C.the monkey fist may injure someone

D.it may reduce the catenary and increase yawing

听力原文：W: You are too careful. I can hardly put up with a car moving at this speed.

M: Once bitten, twice shy. I was involved in a bead-on collision a few months ago. I don't want to repeat it.

Q: What can we learn from the conversation？

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A．The man doesn't want to repeat what he Mid.

B．The man has learned a lesson from his car accident.

C．The man is shy, so he can't drive fast.

D．The woman can't tolerate the man's attitude.

Section B Dialogue Comprehension

Directions: In this section, you will read 5 short conversations between a man and a woman. At the end of each conversation there is a question followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer to the question from the four choices given and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

Woman: You are too careful. I can hardly put up with a car moving at this speed.

Man: Once bitten twice shy. I was involved in a head on collision a few months ago. I don't want to repeat it.

Question: What can we learn from the conversation？

A．The man doesn't want to repeat what he said.

B．The man has learned a lesson from his car accident.

C．The man is a timid person so he doesn't want to drive fast.

D．The woman can't tolerate the man's attitude.

听力原文： There is increasing scientific evidence that large cars cause more highway accidents than small cars. In the news recently was the story of a woman who died of a heart attack while driving her station wagon. The car was moving so fast that it went through the highway-dividing fence, resulting in a collision in which five people died. Those unnecessary deaths are attributable in part to the woman's choice of a large automobile. A lighter and smaller car probably wouldn't have gone through the fence, because the heavier the ear, the greater the force it will have in a collision. Furthermore, even if the lighter car had broken through the fence, its remaining energy would have been much less, and this would have reduced the chances of serious injury or death. Because of its small size, it might have missed the other car completely. The present design of the oversized automobile is largely responsible ant only for the increasing death toll on the highway but also for the rapid depletion of our resources of petroleum, for the pollution of our environment, for urban sprawl, and for the congestion and inconvenience of our cities.

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A．The story of a woman who died of a heart attack.

B．The story of a car going through the highway-dividing fence.

C．The story of a collision in which five people died.

D．Large cars cause more highway accidents than small cars.

Inspecting a Used Car

The scariest part of buying a used car is not being completely sure of what condition it's in. A car that's been in a major accident is always a bigger risk, but sellers often try to hide this information. Andrew Bleakley, evaluator-inspector, runs a mobile vehicle inspection service in Montreal. For about $ 80 he will perform. a full, unbiased inspection on a used vehicle'. In his 10 years as a professional inspector, Bleakl'ey has seen a lot. He warns. "Watch out for dealer demonstration vehicles which are used, not new. They may have been in a collision." He adds that it is not uncommon in Ontario and Quebec especially for unscrupulous sellers to roll back the odometer or to even disengage it. Bleakiey has special tools to check for this.

Bleakley always recommends hiring all independent technician to inspect the condition of a. used car before you buy it. The problem is finding someone qualified to do the inspection. Which he says generally doesn't mean just any mechanic. A thorough mechanical inspection includes checking the compression, all major systems, including the engine, electrical and charging systems, transmission and drive line, fluids, brakes, suspension, and steering. Essential, too, is all inspection of the car's body and finally a road test. There are, however, a few things everyone can do before buying a used car:

Do a visual check of the car. Look at the right rear door hinges. If they are very worn, or the door doesn't close well, the car may have been used as a taxi. Holes in the roof could mean the car was used for deliveries.

Check for oil leaks on the pavement. Note that leaks are not necessarily a significant problem— it depends on the cause.

Don't assume that new looking brake and accelerator pedals mean the car hash't been driven much. Resellers know people check these details and can buy new pads for around $ 6.

Copy down the vehicle' identification number (VIN). a 17-character combination of numbers and letters, from the vehicle's dashboard. In Ontado, ask the dealer or seller for the Used Vehicle Information Package. This gives details of previous owners, any outstanding liens on the car, and the fair market value of the vehicle.

collision n. 碰撞；碰撞事故 odometer n.里程表 compression n. 压缩；压缩量 pedal n.踏脚 lien n. 扣押权 unscrupulous adj.不择手段的 disengage v. 松开；使脱离 transmission n.传输 suspension n.悬架 hinge n.铰链 dashboard n.仪表板

According to the passage, in buying a second-hand vehicle it is most important to know ______.

A．how long it has been used

B．what color it is

C．whether it has been in a collision

D．whether it leaks oil

A.煤矿

B.对撞机

C.冲突

A.激励

B.许可证

C.趋向

D.碰撞