广东省广雅中学2016届高三上学期11月月考 英语试题
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
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There are some strange and wonderful rules in law books around the world. When you are traveling, it’s always best to know before you go. Not only could this keep you out of trouble, but it can also help you get the most out of your holiday.
1. In Victoria, Australia, it’s illegal to change a light bulb unless you are a licensed electrician. People who disobey this law could receive a fine of up to AU$10 (￡5.50).
2. In Milan, Italy, citizens are required to smile at all times, except during funerals or hospital visits.
3. In England, it is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament. This was voted the most ludicrous law in the UK in 2007. A spokesman for the House of Commons said: “The people who know about these things here say there is no basis for such a law, not to say it does not exist somewhere in writing.”
4. In Canada, by law, one out of every five songs on the radio must be sung by a Canadian.
5. Flushing (冲洗) the toilet after 10 p.m. is illegal in Switzerland. The Government consider it noise pollution.
6. Running out of petrol is illegal on Germany’s autobahn, and so is walking along it. So those who do break down must pull over and use their horn to attract attention. The fine is €80 (£65) for endangering other drivers.
7. In Chicago, it is against the law to eat in a place that’s on fire.
No matter how good the pizza tastes, if the restaurant sets on fire–you can’t stick around!
16. According to the text, which of the following is legal?
A. A doctor changing his bulb at his home in Victoria.
B. A customer eats in a Chicago restaurant while it is on fire.
C. A spokesman dies in the House of Parliament in English.
D. A driver blows his horn when his car breaks down on a Germany’s highway.
17. If you see a citizen in Milan isn’t smiling, he is probably _______.
A. under great pressure B. visiting a friend in the hospital
C. having a quarrel with his boss D. in a bad mood
