Section Ⅰ Listening Comprehension Directions: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are TWO parts in this section, Part A and Part B. Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET 1. If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW us you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started. Now look at Part A in your test booklet.
Part A You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer -- A, B, C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue ONLY ONCE.
[解析] M: I think I'm going to stop playing volleyball. I lost again today. W: Just because you lost? Is there any other reason to quit?
2. What does the man imply?
A.He didn't know that Chisy was in class this year.
B.He doesn't want to be a treasurer.
C.He doubts he'll win.
D.He has no intention of looking for treasure.
A B C D
B
[解析] W: Guess what? I just nominated you for this year's class treasurer. M: Oh! No, Chisy you didn't.
3. What are they talking about?
A.Weekend plan.
B.Changes in the city.
C.Going camping in the summer.
D.Life in the summer.
A B C D
C
[解析] M: I enjoy camping out in the summer. A great change from city life, I think. W: Yes, you said it. I went with my friends last Sunday.
4. How does the man feel about his grade?
A.It was an improvement.
B.It was disappointing.
C.It was unfair.
D.It was satisfying.
A B C D
B
[解析] W: You look exhausted this morning, Peter. M: I am pretty, tired. I stayed up almost all night getting ready for the final exam this morning. W: Have you gotten the results of the test yet? M: Yes, but unfortunately , my grade could have been much better.
5. What does the woman mean?
A.The clerk doesn't like to be bothered.
B.The machine was just repaired.
C.She can teach the man to work the machine.
D.The man shouldn't make any more copies.
A B C D
C
[解析] M: I'm still waiting for the clerk to come back and make some copies of this paper for me. W: Why bother him? I'll show you how easy it is to operate the machine.
6. What time of the year does the conversation take place?
A.In the spring.
B.In the summer.
C.In the fall.
D.In the winter.
A B C D
D
[解析] M: We're going to the pond to skate and sled. Do you want to come with us? W: Thanks, but it's below zero, so I'll stay near the fire.
7. What does the man offer to do for the woman?
A.He will go to the airport to meet the woman.
B.He will reserve a hotel room for the woman.
C.He will rent a car to take her around the place.
D.He will help her find her way around.
A B C D
D
[解析] W: It's exciting just to think about it. It will be my first trip to Italy, but I may have trouble finding my way around when I'm there. M: Don't worry about that. Just give me a call when you arrive. I'll show you the way around.
8. What does the woman want to do?
A.Borrow some money.
B.Pay the rent.
C.Get some information.
D.Buy an electric heater.
A B C D
C
[解析] W: Could you tell me something about the apartment you rent? M: Well, it's $ 1 300 a month, including heat and electricity.
9. What are they talking about?
A.Linda's brithday.
B.A video tape.
C.Peter's present for Linda.
D.Linda's birthday party.
A B C D
C
[解析] W: It's Linda's birthday. She's 20 years old today. Are you going to her birthday party, Peter? M: Sure, why not? Here is a present for her. W: Is it a book? M: No. W: Can I open it? M: Yes, go ahead. W: Wow, a video tape. How nice!
10. What do you know about the woman?
A.She plays all sports but she never watches games.
B.She neither plays sports nor watches games.
C.She often plays sports and watches games.
D.She doesn't play any sports but she watches all kinds of games.
A B C D
D
[解析] W: What's your favorite sport, Mike? M: Well, I like golf a lot but I guess I like volleyball better. W: Do you play much volleyball? M: Yes, quite a lot. How about a game sometime? W: Sorry, I don't play any sports but I watch all kinds of games.
Part B You will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE.
Questions 11～13 are based on the following dialogue.
1. Why didn't Mr. Brown continue his study after he finished school?
A.He did not like to study.
B.He had to work to support his family.
C.A friend of his father's offered him a job.
D.His father did not like him to study Art.
A B C D
C
[解析] 11-13 W: First, I'd like you to tell me a bit about your experience. M: Well, I left school after I'd done my A-level. W: What subjects did you take? M: French, German and Art. W: Art? M: Well, I really wanted to study Art. But a friend of my father's provided me a job -- he's an accountant in the city. W: I see. In your application, you say that you only spent nine months with this firm of accountants. Why was that? M: Well, honestly, I didn't like it -- so I got a place at the Art College a year ago. W: Did your father mind? M: Well, he was rather disappointed at first. He's an accountant too, you see. W: Have you any brothers or sisters? M：Two brothers, both at school. One's eleven, the other's fifteen -- taking his O-levels this year. W: Right. What do you do in your spare time? M: I like jazz and folk music; I go to the theater occasionally and act a bit myself. I read quite a lot, and I've done a bit of photography. Also, I've travelled a lot -- all over Europe. W: Very interesting, Mr. Brown. I think that's all I wanted to ask about your background.
2. Which of the following is NOT his hobby?
A.Acting.
B.Going to the cinema.
C.Reading.
D.Taking pictures.
A B C D
B
3. For what reason was his father disappointed at first?
A.He had done his first job badly.
B.He had given up his job as an accountant.
C.He spent too much time on Art.
D.He didn't do well in the Art College.
A B C D
B
Questions 14～17 are based on the following dialogue.
[解析] 14-17 M: Hello, Sue! I'm leaving tomorrow on holiday. W: How nice! where are you going? M: Italy. W: Tell me more. M: Well, I'm leaving at 8 tomorrow morning. W: Are you driving to the airport, or are you taking a coach? M: Driving. That's about an hour. Er, I'm arriving at the airport at 9 o'clock and taking off at 10 o'clock. W: What are you going to do in Italy? Lie on the beach and get nicely suntanned? M: I enjoy sunbathing on the beach. But this holiday is going to be a bit different. It's more of a cultural holiday. I hope to visit some museums, art galleries, taste a bit of the food and the drink, and experience the lifestyle of Italy. W: Sounds pretty interesting. M: Yeah, I've got a whole list of museums and art galleries. And in fact, I'm hiring a car in Milan so I can drive around a bit. W: That's a good idea. Hiring a car makes it easier to see the city. Well, actually I'm going to have a holiday which is rather different from yours. M: Where are you going then? W: Haven't decided yet. I may go to the beach and stay in a small hotel where I can watch the sea. I just want to take it easy, you know. M: I understand. You've worked too hard this semester. A bit of rest will do you good. W: That's true. Oh, Gosh! I've got to go now. Have a nice holiday! M: Thanks. You too! Bye.
2. How will the man travel to the airport?
A.By bus.
B.By coach.
C.By taxi.
D.By car.
A B C D
D
3. Which of the following is the man most likely to do in Italy?
A.Drawing pictures.
B.Attending an art school.
C.Visiting art galleries.
D.Lying on the beach.
A B C D
C
4. What will the woman probably do during her vacation?
A.Have a relaxing time.
B.Visit as many places as possible.
C.Take a summer course.
D.Do more study.
A B C D
A
Questions 18～21 are based on the following monologue.
1. According to the passage, what were dogs trained for in the past?
A.For protection against other animals.
B.For protection against other dogs.
C.Just for fun.
D.For the purpose of guarding the house.
A B C D
A
[解析] 18-21 When you walk in any of the cities in the West, you often see a lot of people walking dogs. It is still true that a dog is the most useful and faithful animal in the world, but the reasons why people keep a dog have changed. In the past people used to train dogs to protect themselves against attacks by other beasts. And later they came to realize that a dog was not only useful for protection but willing to obey his master. For example, when people used dogs for hunting, the dogs would not eat what was caught without masters' permission. But now people in the city need not protect themselves against attacks of animals. Why do they keep dogs, then? Some people keep dogs to protect themselves from robbery. But the most important reason is for companionship. For a child, a dog is his best friend when he has no friends to play with. For young couples, a dog is their child if they have no children. For old couples, a dog is also their child when their real children have grown up. So the main reason why people keep dogs has changed from protection to friendship.
2. Why were dogs used for hunting?
A.Because they did not eat other animals.
B.Because they were useful for protection.
C.Because they were good hunters.
D.Because they always obeyed their masters.
A B C D
D
3. What is the most important reason for people in the city to keep dogs now?
A.For companionship.
B.For protection against robbery.
C.For amusement.
D.For hunting.
A B C D
A
4. What is the main idea of this passage?
A.The city can be a lonely place.
B.Life in the west can be very dangerous.
C.People in the west are fond of animals.
D.The dog is a useful and friendly animal.
A B C D
D
Questions 22～25 are based on the following monologue.
1. When do people most probably wear T-shirts, according to the speaker?
A.Taking part in sports.
B.Listening to music.
C.Watching TV.
D.Enjoying a film.
A B C D
A
[解析] 22-25 For many years, T-shirts were simple short-sleeved undershirts only for men and boys. T-shirts used to be of one colour -- white. And since they were worn under shirts, they were generally not seen. Today things have changed a lot. T-shirts has become colourful an fashionable. It can be seen almost everywhere and on everyone. Women and children wear T-shirts as well as teenagers, university students and men from all walks of life. T-shirts are worn on the playground, on the beach or in town. They can also be worn for work. Yet, T-shirts remain relatively inexpensive and long wearing, as well as easy to care for. Smart but comfortable and convenient to wear, they have become one of the newest ideas in fashion over the world. Although T-shirts are now available in a wide variety of bright materials and styles, the most popular kind is the traditional cotton T-shirts with a slogan or a picture printed on the front. A T-shirt may bear a single word, a popular phrase, pictures of sportsmen, or an advertisement. As T-shirts are becoming more and more popular, new designs are coming up all the time.
2. Why do people like to wear T-shirts so much today?
A.T-shirts are suitable for home wear.
B.T-shirts are smart and comfortable.
C.T-shirts go well with trousers.
D.T-shirts feel soft and wash well.
A B C D
B
3. What is the most popular kind of T-shirt?
A.The silk T-shirt in white color.
B.The nylon T-shirt worn on the playground.
C.The wool T-shirt worn for work.
D.The cotton T-shirt with a slogan or a picture.
A B C D
D
4. What is being done to make T-shirts more attractive?
A.New technology is being employed.
B.Advertisements are being widely used.
C.New designs are being adopted.
D.More artificial materials are being introduced.
A B C D
C
Section Ⅱ Use of English Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.
Text Man cannot continue 1 his numbers at the present rate. In the 2 thirty years man will face a period of crisis. 3 experts believe that there will be a widespread food 4 Other experts think this is 5 pessimistic, and that man can keep things 6 worse than they are now. But 7 that two-thirds of the people in the world are undernourished or starving now. One thing that man can do is to limit 8 of babies born. The need 9 this is obvious, but it is 10 to achieve. People have to 11 to limit their families. In the countries of the population 12 , many people like big families. The parents think that this 13 a bigger income for the family and ensures there will be someone in the family who will look 14 them in old age. Several governments have 15 birth control policies in recent years. 16 them are Japan, China, India and Egypt. In some 17 the results have not been 18 . Japan has been an exception. The Japanese adopted a birth control policy in 1948. People 19 to limit their families. The birth rate fell from 34.3 per thousand per year to about 17.0 per thousand per year 20 .
1.
A.increasing
B.to increase
C.and increase
D.with increasing
A B C D
B
[解析] continue后既可跟动词不定式，又可跟动名词形式，但意义略有差别。continue to do sth．暗指动作的间断性，同时动词不定式又指将来时，而continue doing sth．则强调动作的持续无间断。continue with后不跟动名词。此句强调动词将来时。
[解析] keep sb. from doing sth．为固定搭配，此外prevent/stop sb，(from)doing sth．均为“阻止某人做某事”之意。
7.
A.remember
B.remembering
C.to remember
D.remembers
A B C D
A
[解析] 此句为祈使句。
8.
A.an amount
B.a number
C.the amount
D.the number
A B C D
D
[解析] limit the number of babies born即控制婴儿的出生数量。关于a number of与the number of的区别如下：a number of=many，a lot of，意为“许多，大量”；the number of则为单数概念，强调数量的具体值，因此其后要跟谓语或be动词的第三人称单数形式。
9.
A.for
B.in
C.of
D.about
A B C D
A
[解析] need此处用做名词。need for (of) sth．均为固定搭配，即“某事的必要性”。如：have need for (of) sth.，be in need of需要；at need急需。虽然need for sth．与need of sth．意思相同，但for的语气要比of强烈。
Part A Directions: Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.
Text 1 Britain is not just one country and one people, even if some of its inhabitants think so. Britain is, in fact, a nation which can be divided into several separate parts, each part being an individual country with its own language character and cultural traditions. Thus, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales (and even Cornwell perhaps)do not claim to belong to "England" Welsh (or Cornish)and many of them prefer to speak their own native tongue which in mm can't be understood by the others. These cultural minorities have been Britain's original inhabitants. In varying degrees they have managed to preserve their national identity, their particular customs and ways of life. This is probably even more true of the industrialism as the border areas have been. The Celtic races are said to be Scots would rather forget about their reputation for excessive thrift and for their singing. The Celtic temperament as a whole produces numerous writers Welsh Dylan Thomas, to mention but a few.
1. Some British people regard Britain as ______.
A.a single, unified country
B.a country of foreign cultures
C.a wholly Celtic country
D.an individualistic unit
A B C D
A
[解析] 由全文第一句可知选A。
2. "Their own native tongue" means ______.
A.the language of a foreign country.
B.the language of their own country
C.the British way of speaking
D.a secret language
A B C D
B
[解析] 由第一段第二句可知选B。
3. "A cultural minority" could be described as ______.
A.clutured people who are few in number
B.people of the same race who is small in stature
C.members of racial groups under the age of 21
D.small racial groups
A B C D
D
[解析] 由第二段第一、二句可推知选D。
4. According to the passage some cultural minorities have ______.
A.lost their individual characteristcs centuries ago
B.keep their individual character
C.lost count of their numbers
D.managed to preserve their English character
A B C D
B
[解析] 由第二段第一、二句可推知选B。
5. What is mentioned as being one of the probable reason for preserving traditional life?
A.Ethnic custom.
B.A specialized life style.
C.The growth of industrialism.
D.Geographical isolation.
A B C D
B
[解析] 由文末给出的“Celti races”的民族生活习惯可以看出，其民族传统生活的维持关键在于“ethnic individualism”，即“a specialized life style”。
Text 2 Television has opened windows to everybody. Young men will never again go to war as they did in 1914. Millions of people now have seen the effects of a battle. And the result has been a general dislike of war, and perhaps more interest in helping those who suffer from all the terrible things that have been shown on the screen. Television has also changed politics. The most remote can now follow state affairs, see and hear the politicians before an election. Better informed, he is more likely to vote, and so to make his opinion count. Unfortunately, television's influence has been greatly harmful to the young. Children do not have enough experience to realize that TV shows present an unreal world; that TV advertisements lie to sell products that are sometimes bad or useless. They believe and want to practise what they see. They do believe that the violence they see is normal and acceptable. All educators agree that the "television generations" are more violent than their parents and grandparents. Also, the young are more impatient. Used to TV shows, where everything is quick and interesting, they do not have the patience to read an article without pictures, to read a book that requires thinking, to listen to a teacher who doesn't do funny things like the people on children's pro- grams. And they expect all problems to be solved happily in ten, fifteen, or thirty minutes. That's the time it takes on the screen.
1. At present, many young people ______.
A.know the effects of war
B.go in for politics
C.are willing to be soldiers
D.like to save the wounded in wars
A B C D
A
[解析] 由“Millions of people now have seen effects of a battle．”推知A为正确选项。
2. Now with TV people can ______.
A.discuss politics at an information center
B.show more interest in politics
C.express their ideas freely
D.discuss their own opinions on political affairs
A B C D
D
[解析] 由第二段可知选D。
3. The author thinks that TV advertisements ______.
A.are not reliable on the whole
B.are useless to people
C.are a good guide to adults
D.are very harmful to the young
A B C D
D
[解析] 由第三段第一句“Unfortunately television's influence has been greatly harmful to the young．”可知选D。
4. Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A.People have become used to crimes now.
B.With a TV set some problems can be solved quickly.
C.People now like to read books with pictures.
D.The adults are less violent than the young.
A B C D
B
[解析] “They do believe that the violence they see is normal and acceptable．”以及“All educator．．．grandparents．”证明选项A、D符合文意。末段中“．．．they don't have the patience to read an article without pictures．．．”证明选项C符合文意。
5. From the passage, we can conclude that ______.
A.children should keep away from TV
B.TV programs should be improved
C.children's books should have pictures
D.TV has a deep influence on the young
A B C D
D
[解析] 本文围绕电视给青少年带来的影响进行讲述。
Text 3 At the European Commission in Brussels, they have a joke about the work interpreters do -- "Languages", they say," have nothing to do with interpretation, it helps to know them. "Anyone thinking of becoming an interpreter would bear this so well in mind. Translating languages, especially in a political context, involves far more than mere linguistic ability. To work in an international organization, such as the United Nations, you need to be approved by one of the various international translators' or interpreters' associations. To achieve this, you must experience rigorous and lengthy training, either at an accrediting organization's own school, or on a postgraduate course at university. But a qualification in languages is not the only route into the job. At London's University of Westminster, candidates get offered a place on the interpreter's course if they can show that they have" lived a bit", in the words of one lecture. Young people who have just left university often lack adequate experience of life. The University also looks for candidates who have lived for long time in the countries where their acquired languages are spoken. They are also expected to have wide cultural interests and a good knowledge of current affairs. This broad range of interests are essential in a job which can require interpreting discussions of disarmament on Monday, international fishing rights on Tuesday, multinational finance on Wednesday, and the building and construction industry on Thursday. Interpreters also rely on adrenaline (肾上腺素) -- which is caused by the stress and challenges of the job -- to keep them going through their demanding schedules. Many admit that they enjoy the buzz of adrenaline they get from the job, and it's known that their heart rates speed up while they are working. It's also a job with its own risks and excitement. Interpreters are needed in war zones as well as in centres of international diplomacy, like the UN.
1. What does "have lived a bit" mean?
A.To be older than others.
B.To travel to more countries.
C.To have abundant life experience.
D.To have longer training in interpreting.
A B C D
C
[解析] 由第一段“Young people who have just left university often lack adequate experience of life．”可知选C。
2. Candidates for the training course in London's University of Westminster need the following qualifications EXCEPT ______.
A.having wide cultural interests
B.having a good knowledge of current affairs
C.being familiar with the languages they translate
D.being eloquent lecturers
A B C D
D
[解析] 由文章第三段第二句可知选项A、B符合文意；由第二段可知选项C符合文意。
3. The interpreters rely on adrenaline because ______.
A.it can help finish their work quickly
B.it can make them excited
C.it can prevent them from heart disease
D.it can make them work harder
A B C D
B
[解析] 第四段第一句“Interpreters also rely on adrenaline—which is caused by the stress and challenges of the job，to keep them going through their demanding schedules．”以及下句“It is known that their heart rates speed up while they are working．”推知adrenaline的作用是使他们处于一种亢奋状态之中。
4. According to the passage, we can infer that ______.
A.language has nothing to do with interpreting
B.only those postgraduates from the foreign language universities can work as interpreters
C.interpreters must live in the country where the required language is spoken
D.interpreters build the bridge for international communication
A B C D
D
[解析] 选项A、B、C均与本文描述的细节相违背。
5. The job as interpreter has the following characteristics EXCEPT ______.
A.funny
B.intrepid
C.dangerous sometimes
D.exciting
A B C D
A
[解析] 末段中“It is also a job with its own risks and excitement．”说明翻译工作“dangerous sometimes，exciting”。B项intrepid意为“英勇的，大无畏的”。
Part B Directions: The 12 000 members of the Electricity Workers' Union went on strike last week and since then there has been no electricity. It is hoped that the negotiation meeting between the government and trade union representatives will bring the dispute to an end. For Questions 61 to 65, match the name of each people to one of the statements (A to G) given below. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.
Mr. Mike Smith: It wasn't an easy decision, but we've been asking for a decent wage for years. Now at last people are beginning to listen to us because we work day and night to keep this country alive and what do we get? 200 dollars a week. That's not enough to raise a family at today's prices. Inflation this year was 32 percent. We're only asking for a 25 percent increase in our wages. 250 dollars a week, that's all. It's a pity so many people have to be inconvenienced by our strike. But please don't blame us. Blame the government. That's what you should blame. Blame the government for refusing our claim. Mr. Tom Brown: It's totally unreasonable to demand so much money when we are trying desperately to control inflation. If wages go up, so do prices. If we gave in to the electricity workers, all the other unions would want more, with the inevitable result that the crisis would become uncontrollable. What we're trying to impress upon everybody is that inflation hurts everybody, especially the poor people. We offer the electricity workers a 10 percent increase. And that's already too much. My stand at this meeting will be to persuade the Union to see reason. Mr. Bob Davis: Everybody will be hurt by this strike, including the electricity workers themselves. The economy will be destroyed and many people will lose their jobs. Moreover, the very image of the trade union movement will be harmed. Already people are saying that the big unions have too much power and shouldn't be allowed to strike. Of course the electricity workers want to get more money. Don't we all? Of course we all do. But we're not asking for 250 dollars a week. Why should they? Mrs. Baker: My opinion is "Get the Army in". All the power stations should be managed by the army. The strikers should be thrown into prison. That's what this country needs. Why must we all suffer just because a few men are greedy? If they don't like their jobs. Nobody's forcing them to work. They should try and live on 50 dollars a week like I have to. Perhaps they'd keep their mouths shut then. Miss Slater: Let's face it. It's neither here nor there. The electricity workers are in a strong position. Perhaps we can't do anything about it. What I say is: let them have their 250 dollars so we can return to work. I mean, the government wastes the taxpayers' money all the time on trivial things. How can anyone say 250 dollars is "too much" ? Pop singers get more. Nurses get less. It's just one of those things. Statements A. A 10% increase is already too much, and I'm here to persuade the Union to see reason. B. I hope that strike should be banned in all sectors relating to the nation's security and stability. C. We will never go back to work until our goals are achieved. D. I think that the government should give in to the electricity worker's demands. E. I strongly suggest that all the power stations should be run by the army and that the strikers should be put into prison. F. I must make you clear that strikes will destroy the economy and that many people will lose their jobs. G. We are forced to call a strike because the government rejected our wage claim.
1. Mr. Mike Smith
G
2. Mr. Tom Brown
A
3. Mr. Bob Davis
F
4. Mrs. Baker
E
5. Miss Slater
D
Section Ⅳ Writing You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section on ANSWER SHEET 2.
Part A
1. Suppose that you have got the news that the University of Science and Technology of China is offering a scholarship in chemistry and that you have just received an MS degree in chemistry and are eager to have a personal interview with Dr. Wu Hanwei, the Chairman. Write a letter of application for the scholarship. You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use "Wang Lin" instead. You do not need to write the address.
范文 Dear Dr．Wu， I have read the announcement of the scholarship in chemistry that the University of Science and Technology of China is providing，and I would like to submit my application． The enclosed application form for admission to the graduate school of your university Will provide you With my educational history．However，I would like to point out that I have just required an MS degree in chemistry with high honors. For one semester I acted as teaching assistant in chemistry. My thesis involves polymer chemistry, which I would like to concentrate on for my advance studies. I would like to have a personal interview with you at your early convenience. Yours truely, Wang Lin
Part B
1. Below is a graph showing the distribution of car accidents in a city during 1997. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points: 1. the distribution of car accidents in different months and the general trend in 1997 2. the possible reasons for the distribution of car accidents in the city The Number of Car Accidents
范文 From the graph, we can see that there were two peaks of accidents in 1997. One was in March with the number of 35. The other was in August with the number of 42, which was the highest point of the distribution line. From August on, the number of car accidents had been decreasing till it reached the lowest point of the year in December. There were several possible reasons for the distribution of car accidents. First, weather might have played an important role. Two peaks occurred in spring and summer, the two seasons which had most of the year's rain. Driving tends to be more dangerous in rainy days. Second, people might have been alerted by the high number of accidents in March and Au- gust, hence less and less accidents in later months.
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