Module 2 课时跟踪练（一) Introduction & Reading - Pre-reading

　　Ⅰ.阅读理解

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　　Be Prepared

　　Here are some tips for avoiding traffic jams：

　　·The radio has more than just music. Check the local news station for the latest traffic report. Or go online and check traffic cameras before you set out. If there is a jam, you'll be prepared and can try another route.

　　·Take the road less traveled. Although highways may be the most direct route, back roads can be much less crowded, saving you the frustration of stop­and­go traffic.

　　·Rush hour isn't just a cute nickname. OK, so the morning and afternoon traffic lasts for several hours, but they're still called "rush hour" for a reason - everyone's on the road and in a hurry to get somewhere. Treat rush hour like bad weather - if you don't have to go anywhere, stay off the roads.

　　Dealing with Traffic

　　Here are some tips for those traffic jams：

　　·Don't break the law. You've gone 30 feet in 30 minutes and all of a sudden you see people using the shoulders (紧急停车道). Not only is this illegal, there's a good chance they'll get caught.

　　·Pay extra attention to zig­zaggers (抢道的人). When some people are anxious, they may start changing lanes (车道) every 5 seconds or cut you off. Keep checking your windows and mirrors for these lane changers.

　　·Look for an escape. If it is possible to exit the road safely, do it. Carry a map or GPS unit, so that you can adjust your route mid­trip if needed.

　　·Be courteous. Good manners could help you avoid a possible accident. Allow people in from a lane that is ending. Speeding up to keep them out increases your chances of an accident.

　　语篇解读：交通堵塞是我们日常生活中不可避免的一部分，我们应该如何避免交通堵塞呢？遇到交通堵塞又该如何做呢？本文给我们提供了一些建议。

　　1．To avoid traffic jam, we are advised to do the following EXCEPT ________.

　　A．getting traffic news before leaving

　　B．choosing back roads

　　C．avoiding rush hour

D．changing lanes