Revolutionary France, however, overturned this practice as part of its sweeping social rethink. A change was carried out all over continental Europe by Napoleon.The reason it changed under Napoleon was because he was left handed his armies had to march on the right so he could keep his sword arm between him and any opponent. From then on, any part colonised by the French was right hand.

After the American Revolutionary War(1775-1783), the US became independent and decided to make traffic drive on the right in order to cast off all remaining links with its British colonial past. Once America became the center of the car industry, if yowanted a good reliable vehicle, yobought American right-hand-drive cars. From then on many countries changed out of necessity.

Today, the EU would like Britain to fall into line with the rest of Europe, but this is no longer possible. It would cost billions of pounds to change everything round. The last European country to convert to driving on the right was Sweden in 1967. While everyone was getting used to the new system, they paid more attention and took more care, resulting in a reduction of the number of road accidents.

32. Why did people travel on the left before the late 18th century?

A. They were required to do so.

B. They were mostly left-handed.

C. It was easier to cross the street.

D. They could feel safer from attacks.

33. What’s was Napoleon’s attitude to walking on the left?

A. Support. B.Disapproval. C. Doubt. D. Sympathy.

34. For American, driving on the right was a way to show .

A. the connection with France was broken

B. the US was no longer ruled by the UK

C. the American Revolution War had ended

D. America was the center of the car industry

35. What is the main cause of the UK failing to adopt the new system?

A. Its high costs to change. B. Its increasing traffic accidents.

C. Its influence on colonies. D. Its fast-developing car industry.

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第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)

第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)

请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the man now?

A. A guide.

B. A secretary.

C. A salesman.

2. Where does the woman think the man left his magazine?

A. At the hotel.

B. On the train.

C. At home.

3. How will the man go home next year according to the conversation?

A. By motorcycle.

B. By train.

C. By bicycle.

4. Who wants to take the summer camp?

A. The woman’s daughter.

B.. The woman’s brother.

C. The woman’s son.

5. What will the woman do tonight?