There used to be a term that was used to describe someone who drove their vehicles down t

There used to be a term that was used to describe someone who drove their vehicles down the highway while staring at the scenery.These drivers just drove slowlytaking their own sweet timeas if they had nothing to do and no place in particular to go.Thusthe expression“Sunday driver”was born.Consequentlya Sunday driver wasn't necessarily someone who was driving on a Sunday.A person could be a Sunday driver any day of the week.The_expression_simply_meant_that_the_person_was_an_obstacle_to_other_drivers_who_were_in_a_hurry.

The expression probably came about because there was a time when people would often decide to go for a relaxing drive on Sunday afternoons.A Sunday drive was a common occurrence years ago and especially on a nice warm sunny day.There were no stores open on Sunday because of the“blue laws”so you needed to be sure and fill up the gas tank and make any other needed purchases before Sunday arrived.

Some of the states had strict blue laws that even prohibited some activities on Sunday.However, there is still a lot to be said for the slow, gentle life that once existed.It was a time when very few people  worked on Sunday  except for those professions vital to our well­being such as those in the medical profession.It was a day“set apart” that was used to rest, visit with neighbors and friends, or maybe go to grandma's house for supper.Today there are many who return to work and children who go back to school overly tired on Monday due to a lack of rest.Perhaps there would be less stress related illnesses if we really kept Sunday as a day of rest.

1According to the passage“Sunday driver”refers to the person who ________.

Adrives his vehicle on Sundays

Bdrives for fun and relaxation

Cenjoys a weekend break

Dmakes a Sunday purchase

2What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean?

ASunday drivers affected traffic flow.

BSunday drivers drove too slowly.

CSunday drivers increased traffic speed.

DSunday drivers felt hatred for other drivers.

3What kind of activity was strictly prohibited on Sunday by blue laws?

AVisiting with neighbors and friends.

BGoing to the hospital to see a doctor.

CHaving a family get­together.

DSelling goods or services.

4According to the author, Sunday rest would help people ________.

Aearn a lot more money

Bexperience less pressure

Ckeep pace with society

Dimprove academic performance

5What is the author's attitude toward“blue laws”

ASupportive.                       BDoubtful.

COpposed.                          DConservative.

答案

BADBA

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