M: There's nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?

　　W: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.

　　M: And how often do you hear of a crash? Once or twice a year?

　　W: Yes, but aero-planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.

　　M: There are more road accidents per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.

　　W: I still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but as least you can relax. I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.

　　M: It's fine if you're a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?

　　W: No. I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour, but in any case I'd rather be sea — sick than dead.

　　听第10段材料，回答17~20题。

　　Text 10

　　It’s eight o’clock and time for Morning News. Five persons were killed and eight were injured in a traffic accident on No. 14 Freeway at about 5 o’clock this morning. A bus became out of control, ran out of the road and turned over. The dead included three women, a man, and a child. The injured have been sent to No. 2 hospital, three of whom are in very serious condition. It is the most terrible traffic accident this year.

　　Fire swept through the Red Rose Night Club last night, causing heavy damage. The fire, which broke out at about 12:30, was finally put out at 2:30. Luckily, no death is reported. The cause is not yet determined. That’s Morning News, Robert Johnson reporting.

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