three times more likely to meet the recommended amount of exercise than non-walkers. In addition to the health benefits associated with active transportation, there are many less obvious benefits as well. The American Automobile
Association’s(AAA) annual \Driving Costs\revealed that the average annual cost for owning and operating a sedan is $ 8,946. Compared with essentially cost-free foot travel or
the $120 annual cost of owning a bicycle, choosing active trans portation saves you money. Walking is an easily accessible activity that can be done anywhere anytime with anyone. By implementing walking as a primary form of commuting, people can increase their health and decrease their spending. Participating in human-powered transportation also removes some of the stresses of driving from people’s lives. By walking, people
can avoid traffic congestion, stop signs, and road rage. Realistically, walking to work could not only be more beneficial, but also more practical than driving.
So, put down the car keys, lace up your walking shoes and prepare yourself for a commute that few choose to experience--walking.
From the first paragraph we can know that( )
A.the writer is too lazy to walk to work
B.American people prefer driving to walking in spite of the short distance
C.the writer is very lucky to live not far away from gas stations and shopping malls
D.it is very convenient for the writer to go shopping 12
From the 2010 \and Walking Study\that. ( )
A.72% of people prefer to drive cars
B.few people like to travel long distances by cars
C.75 % of people choose driving cars as their means of transportation
D.most people prefer to travel short distances on foot 13
It’s reported that adults don’t do exercises at all. ( ) A.half