Some places in the world have strange laws. It’s important for you to know about them before going there.
People who like to chew gum(口香糖) may have to leave Singapore. The government really wants to keep the city clean and will fine you for chewing gum.
Before you leave for the United Arab Emirates you’d better make sure you aren’t visiting during Ramadan(齋月). During that time you aren’t allowed to eat or drink in public. Tourists have been fined up to $275 for drinking in public.
Lovers spend so much time kissing each other goodbye at train stations that trains often start late. This law — no kissing your lover goodbye at train stations – is rather old, and isn’t in use today in France.
In Thailand it’s against the law to drive a car or motorcycle without a shirt on, no matter how hot it is. Punishments are different in different areas and can include warnings and tickets costing about $10. No joke -- the local police will stop you.
Studies in Denmark have shown that cars with their headlights on are more noticeable by other drivers than those with their headlights off. Drivers there are required to leave their headlights on even during the day, or they may face a fine up to $100.
Do you often buy things using coins? Don’t do it in Canada. The Currency Law of 1985 doesn’t allow using only coins to buy things. Even the use of the dollar-coin is limited (受限制的). The shop owner has the right to choose whether to take your coins or not.
Make sure you know about these laws before your next trip. Better safe than sorry.
小題1:What is mainly talked about in the text?
A．How to make your trip around the world safe.
B．Why there are strange laws in the world.
C．Some strange laws you should know about for your trip.
D．interesting places you can go to around the world.
小題2:If you are driving a car in Thailand, _____.
A．the police will play a joke on you
B．you should wear your shirt even though it’s hot
C．the police will give you tickets costing about $10
D．you should always keep your headlights on
小題3: What can we learn from the text?
A．The Singaporean government cares a lot about its environment.
B．Kissing goodbye at train stations isn’t allowed in France today.
C．Tourists in the United Arab Emirates shouldn’t eat in public.
D．You can turn your headlights off in daytime in Denmark.
小題4:What do we know about the strange law in Canada?
A．It is a newly invented law.B．You aren’t allowed to use dollar-coins.
C．You will be fined if you use coins.D．Shop owners can decide if you can use coins.

小題1:C
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