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36.D 考查上下文理解判断能力.根据下文The following hints should help you have a safe trip可知,下面的提示应该帮你有一个安全的旅游.上文应是:在你出发之前你应当知道我们的道路规则和驾驶限制.故选D.
37.E 考查上下文理解判断能力.根据下文Although distances may seem short,New Zealand roads often include hilly,narrow or winding areas,which slow down your journey可知,尽管距离可能看起来短,但新西兰的道路时常包括多山,狭窄或蜿蜒的地区,这减慢了你的旅程.前文应是:不要对驾车时间估计不足.故选E.
38.F 考查上下文理解判断能力.根据前文After a period of one year,you must apply for a New Zealand driver's license可知,在一年期后,你必须申请一个新西兰驾照.下文应是:你得通过理论测试和实践测试.故选F.
39.C 考查上下文理解判断能力.根据前文Off the main highways some roads may be not opened and extra care needs to be taken及下文Ask your rental car company to mark these roads on your map before setting off可知,离开主路,有些路可能没有开放,需要额外用心.要你的租车公司在出发前在你的地图上标出这些道路.中间应是:有几条道路对车辆不安全,保险也不涉及它们.故选C.
40.B 考查上下文理解判断能力.根据前文In winter some roads may be dangerous due to ice or snow,particularly around mountain passes可知,在冬天一些道路由于冰雪很危险,特别是环绕山区通道的道路.下文应是:当心一些指示路滑的标识牌,慢速驾驶.故选B.