第10章Unit 10 Ode to Public Transport1003

Directions: Fill in the blanks with a word or a phrase that best completes the

passage. You may choose a suitable one from the list given. 解题方法：把词分类

动词 形容词 代词/限定词 compared to low another require personal running out of economic refers to positive limited

Often referred to as green transport, sustainable transportation is the way of

the future. Transport powered by gas and petrol is running on a 1 limitedtime

frame（时间范围，期限）, as both these sources are unsustainable in the long run. In

contrast, sustainable transportation offers an option to a world rapidly 2

running out ofrenewable（可再生的） fuel sources. It 3 refers toany kind of transport

that has a low impact on the environment, such as walking, cycling, mass

transit, green vehicles, and car pooling（集体用车，拼车）, amongst others.

Any mode of transport is deemed sustainable if it has a 4 lowenvironmental

impact and uses little or no fuel. Walking is the best example of sustainable

transportation, as it does not 5 requireany gas. However, walking can be

impractical if you are travelling longer distances. Cycling is 6 another green

transport option and is a far more practical option for longer commutes.

Using public transportation, such as buses or trains, is also more sustainable 7

compared toprivate vehicles. The amount of fuel used to transport a bus full of

people is more effective compared to a single person driving a 8 personal car. A

sustainable transport system has a 9 positiveimpact on the environment, and

helps to promote social and 10 economicsustainability（可持续性） in the communities

it serves. Increased mobility usually results in better socio-economic conditions: