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What is "Walk to School"? Now we are working on a programme of "Walk to School". We would like
as many parents and children as possible to take part, even if in a small way. Children who walk to and
from school along with their parents can learn essential (基本的) road safety and life skills.
You can take part by…
■ Walking to and from school with your child every day.
■ Walking for one or two days during the week.
■ Encouraging others to walk, if you already do.
Walking is great!
■ Walking is great exercise!A walk is good for your body and can keep you fit.
■ You won't have to waste time looking for a parking site (停车点).
■ It's free. You'll save money by not using the car.
■ It's pollution free.
■ It's a good chance to talk to your children and to meet other parents, too.
Enjoying walking to school!
Here are some suggestions to help you and your child enjoy walking to school.
■ Plan a safe route (路线) together.
■ Teach children what a kerb (马路牙子) is and what it means.
■ Encourage your child to help you choose the safest places to cross the road.
■ Look at and discuss the things you see on your way－especially road signs and what they mean.
Walk to school! Thousands of parents and children already take part, could you?
Please go to www.walktoschool.org.uk for more information.
1. Who are encouraged to take part in the programme of "Walk to School"? [ ]
A. Children.
B. Parents and children.
C. Bus drivers.
D. Teachers.
2. By walking to and from school, children can learn ______. [ ]
A. driving skills
B. running skills
C. road safety and life skills
D. knowledge about science
3. Which is NOT the benefit (好处) of walking to school? [ ]
A. It can keep you fit.
B. It can save money.
C. It won't pollute the air.
D. It can't help you make new friends.
4. What is the first thing to do if you want to enjoy your walking to school?[ ]
A. Plan a safe route with your children.
B. Learn what a kerb is and its meaning.
C. Choose the safest places to cross the road.
D. Find road signs and know their meanings.
5. According to the writer, you can learn more about "Walk to School" by ______.[ ]
A. reading a newspaper
B. making a phone call
C. going to the Internet
D. having a traffic lesson