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UNIT 7. TRAFFIC READING I. Read the passage and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE. Traffic congestion occurs when the number of vehicles exceeds the capacity of the road, causing slower travel speeds, longer trip times, and increased queuing, also known as a traffic jam. Congestion may result from a decrease in road capacity, such as accidents or road closures, or poor road design. Additionally, high volumes of traffic, such as during school pick-up times, can also contribute to congestion. In areas where congestion is a frequent issue, such as in major cities during rush hour, various methods are used to alleviate it. These methods may include banning cars in certain areas or at specific times, implementing carpool requirements or tolls, or encouraging the use of public transportation systems, such as metros or subways, which are not subject to traffic jams. Statement True/False Traffic congestion occurs when the number of vehicles exceeds the capacity of the road. True Accidents or road closures can decrease road capacity and cause congestion. True High volumes of traffic during school pick-up times can contribute to congestion. True Banning cars in certain areas or at specific times is a method used to alleviate congestion. True Encouraging the use of public transportation systems is not a method used to alleviate congestion. False the explanations for the 5 true/false statements: 1. Traffic congestion occurs when the number of vehicles exceeds the capacity of the road. This statement is True because, according to the text, “Traffic congestion occurs when the number of vehicles exceeds the capacity of the road.” 2. Accidents or road closures can decrease road capacity and cause congestion. This statement is True because, according to the text, “Congestion may result from a decrease in road capacity, such as accidents or road closures.” 3. High volumes of traffic during school pick-up times can contribute to congestion. This statement is True because, according to the text, “Additionally, high volumes of traffic, such as during school pick-up times, can also contribute to congestion.” 4. Banning cars in certain areas or at specific times is a method used to alleviate congestion. This statement is True because, according to the text, “These methods may include banning cars in certain areas or at specific times.” 5. Encouraging the use of public transportation systems is not a method used to alleviate congestion. This statement is False because, according to the text, “or encouraging the use of public transportation systems.” II. Read the passage and choose the correct answer. Traffic lights, also known as traffic signals, are used to regulate the movement of vehicles. They are typically installed at intersections and crossings. The lights emit three different colors that convey specific instructions to drivers. The sequence of the colors on traffic lights is standardized, with most English-speaking countries following the same order: ● Red light: requires drivers to stop. ● Green light: indicates that drivers can start driving or continue driving. ● Yellow light: warns drivers to prepare to stop as the light is about to turn red. In some locations, the red and yellow lights are illuminated simultaneously. In the United Kingdom, this indicates that the green light will turn on soon. In some areas of the United States, it indicates that pedestrians may begin to cross the road. In many places, traffic signals do not use the red and yellow lights together and instead directly transition from red to green. 1. According to the passage, the sequence of lights on a traffic signal is generally:
A. Red, yellow, green B. Green, yellow, red C. Yellow, red, green D. Green, red, yellow 2. The yellow light usually means that drivers should: A. Stop immediately B. Prepare to stop C. Speed up D. Continue as normal 3. In the UK, when the red and yellow lights are on at the same time it means: A. Cars can go B. Pedestrians can cross C. Cars should stop D. Cars should get ready to go 4. In some parts of the US, when the red and yellow lights are on at the same time it means: A. Cars should stop B. Pedestrians can cross C. Cars can go D. Be careful 5. Traffic signals with red-yellow-green lights: A. Only exist in the UK B. Only exist in the US C. Exist in many places D. Are uncommon 6. According to the passage, traffic lights are installed to: A. Decorate intersections B. Regulate vehicle movement C. Alert pedestrians D. Control traffic speed 7. The purpose of the yellow light is to: A. Indicate cars can go B. Warn drivers to prepare to stop C. Tell pedestrians to cross D. Let drivers speed up 8. What color light requires drivers to stop? A. Green B. Yellow C. Red D. Blue 9. The passage primarily discusses: A. The history of traffic lights B. How traffic lights work C. Traffic light regulations D. Colors of traffic lights 10. In many places, traffic lights transition directly from: A. Red to yellow B. Yellow to red C. Red to green
D. Green to red Key: 1. A 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. C