A
Forget Cyclists, Pedestrians（行人）Are Real Danger
We are having a debate about this topic
Here are some letters from our readers:
★Yes, many cyclists believe dangerously. Many drivers are disrespectful of cyclists. But pedestrians are probably the worst offenders.
People of all ages happily walk along the pavement with eyes and hands glued to the mobile phone, quite unaware of what is going on around them. They may even do the same thing while crossing a road at a pedestrian crossing or elsewhere. The rest of us have to evade （避让）them or just stand still to wait for the unavoidable collision （碰撞）.
The real problem is that some pedestrians seem to be, at least for the moment, in worlds of their own that are, to them, much more important than the welfare of others.
—Mechael Horan
★ I loved the letter from Bob Brooks about cyclists （ (Viewpoints, May 29）). I am afraid they seem to think they own the roads.
I was walking across Altrincham Road one morning when a cyclist went round me and on being asked what he was doing he shouted at me.
The government built a cycle lane on the road but it is hardly used.
The police do nothing. What a laugh they are!
The cyclists should all have to be made to use the cycle lanes and wear helmets, fluorescent （发荧光的）jackets and lights at night and in the morning. They should pay some sort of tax and be fined for not wearing them.
—Carol Harvey
★Cyclists jump on and off pavements （which are meant for pedestrians）, ride at speed along the pavements, and think they have a special right to go through traffic lights when they are on red.
I was almost knocked down recently by a cyclist riding on the pavement when there was a cycle lane right next to him.
Other road users, including horse rides, manage to obey the rules so why not cyclists?
It's about time they were registered and insured, so when they do hit a pedestrian or a vehicle, or cause an accident, at least they can be treated and there might be an opportunity to claim compensation.
—JML
Write to Viewpoints of the newspaper.
1. Michael Horan wrote the letter mainly to show that ______.
A. drivers should be polite to cyclists
B. road accidents can actually be avoided
C. walking while using phones hurts one's eyes
D. some pedestrians are a threat to road safety
2. Carol Harvey suggests that cyclists should_______ .
A. be asked to ride on their own lanes
B. be made to pay less tax for cycling
C. be fined for laughing at policemen
D. be provided with enough roads
3. What is a complaint of JML?
A. Very few drivers are insured.
B. Cyclists ride fast on pavements.
C. Pedestrians go through red traffic lights.
D. Horse riders disrespect other road users.
4. The three letters present viewpoints on_______ .
A. ways to improve road facilities
B. the real source of road danger
C. measures to punish road offences
D. increased awareness of road rules
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B 4. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一片议论文。 本文围绕一个主题展开一场争论——谁才是马路安全隐患的威胁？不遵守交通规则的骑自行车的人给行人带了了很多的危险。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段的Many drivers are disrespectful of cyclists. But pedestrians are probably worse offenders.(许多司机不尊重骑自行车的人。但行人可能是更糟糕的违规者。)和第四段The real problem is that some pedestrians seem to be, at least for the moment, in worlds of their own that are, to them, much more important than the welfare of others.(真正的问题是，一些行人似乎，至少目前，沉浸在他们自己的世界，对他们来说，自己比其他人的幸福更重要。)可推断，Michael Horan写信主要为了展示一些行人对道路安全构成威胁。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。 根据Carol Harvey所说的话The cyclists should all have to be made to use the cycle lanes and wear helmets, fluorescent (发荧光的) jackets and lights at night and in the morning. they should pay some sort of tax and be fined for not wearing them.(骑自行车的人都应该在早上和晚上使用自行车道和戴头盔，佩戴荧光夹克和灯。如果不穿他们应该支付一些税收和罚款)，可知，Carol Harvey建议要求骑自行车的人在他们自己的车道上骑行。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据JML所说的话：Cyclists jump on and off pavements (which are meant for pedestrians), ride at speed along the pavements, and think they have a special right to go through traffic lights when they are on red.(骑自行车的人在人行道上跳上跳下（人行道是为行人准备的），沿着人行道快速行驶，认为他们有特殊的权利在红灯时通过交通灯。)可推知，JML抱怨骑自行车的人在人行道上快速骑车。故选B。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。由文章开头“Forget Cyclists, Pedestrians are Real Danger. We are having a debate about this topic. Here are some letters from our readers.(忘记骑自行车的人，行人是真正的危险。我们正在就这个问题进行辩论。下面是读者的来信。）”以及三封信的具体内容可知，这篇文章主要探讨了谁是道路安全的真正隐患，是骑自行车的人，还是行人？故选B。
【点睛】细节理解题是阅读理解中常见的题型。考生在做这类题时一定要仔细审题，弄懂题干，题干当中往往有重要信息，然后回文定位，找到依据。比如此题第2题，根据题干定位 Carol Harvey所说的话The cyclists should all have to be made to use the cycle lanes and wear helmets, fluorescent (发荧光的) jackets and lights at night and in the morning. they should pay some sort of tax and be fined for not wearing them.(骑自行车的人都应该在早上和晚上使用自行车道和戴头盔，佩戴荧光夹克和灯。如果不穿他们应该支付一些税收和罚款)，可知，Carol Harvey建议要求骑自行车的人在他们自己的车道上骑行。故选A。
