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Believe it or not, there are many strange things banned around the world.
Black cars ----Turkmenistan
Trying to buy a new car in the central Asian country of Turkmenistan can be a tricky business due to numerous restrictions issued by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Batir Turken,who is from Turkmenistan but lives in Dubal, explained,“For the country with 60℃ in summer, it is really strange and stupid -- cars with black colors are banned, and dirty cars are not allowed to drive in the city.”
He added,“Cars which are older than five years are banned, cars with a right-hand drive are banned, sports cars and two-door cars are banned, and cars with tinted(有色的) windows are banned.”
Vacuum cleaners(真空吸尘器)Victoria ---- Australia
No one likes a noisy neighbor, but the state of Victoria in Australia has introduced a set of rules about at what point during the day you can make noise including when you can vacuum.
Sumit Gupta, Mumbai, India, said,“In Melbourne, Australia, vacuuming your house between 10 pm and 7am during weekdays and 10 pm and 9 am during the weekends is against the law.”
Chewing gum----Singapore
Singapore prohibits the sale and import of chewing gum,which makes it impossible for locals to get their hands on gum. However, exceptions are made for people who have medical conditions and need to chew gum. The ban began in 1992 and is still in effect.
Running out of fuel ----Germany
People are not allowed to let their cars run out of fuel if they are driving on the autobahn(高速公路)in Germany. What complicates matters is that a person can’ t walk along the highway to get some gas if necessary, as walking on the autobahn is also prohibited by law.
Changing bulb ----Victoria, Australia
In Victoria, one of the most populous states in Australia, changing a light bulb is illegal unless you are a licensed electrician. People who disobey this law could receive a fine of up to AU$10(￡5.5).
21. Which kinds of cars are Not banned in Turkmenistan?
A. cars used for six years B. cars with a left-hand drive
C. cars with colored windows D. sports cars
22. What makes things complicated in Germany?
A. Running out of fuel is forbidden in this country.
B. Whoever walks on the autobahn is against the law.
C. Dirty cars are not allowed to drive in the city.
D. The ban of running out of fuel is out of effect now.
23. Which of the following is true?
A. Batir Turken considers it an absurd idea to ban black cars in Turkmenistan.
B. A person who is ill and needs to chew gum will be fined for chewing gum.
C. You can change a light bulb as long as you handle with care.
D. People vacuuming houses at midnight in Melbourne will be fined AU$10.
