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Here is a collection of some of the strange laws in the world. We can only wonder how they exist.

Think before you chew

In Singapore, chewing gum is forbidden. This rule was introduced because of the high cost and difficulty in removing stuck chewing gum from roads or other public facilities. In particular ,chewing gum stuck on the subway doors stopped the trains from moving.

Lighten up

Drivers in Denmark are supposed to drive vehicles with their headlights on . You’d think this law would apply to night driving But it doesn’t is considered necessary during the day as well, or they may face a fine of up to 100 US dollars. Studies have shown that this has helped a lot to avoid road accidents in Denmark.

To fail or to jail

In Bangladesh, children of fifteen and older can be put in jail for cheating on their examinations. Every year, the Bangladeshi government takes strong measures to stop cheating and carries out a massive media campaign to forewarn students through televisions.

Keep the change

In Canada, consumers are stopped from using unreasonable amounts of coins to pay for purchases. This means you can’t pay for an item in all coins(especially if it’s over $10). Even the use of dollar coins is limited. The shop owner has the right to choose whether he wants to take your coins or not.

Pants only for men

In France it was against the law for women to wear pants. The law reportedly has been on the books since was corrected several times: once in 1892 to allow women to wear sport trousers while riding horses and again in 1909 to permit the ladies to wear pants while on bicycles. The law was cancelled on January 31st,, women in France can finally wear pants!

24. Which behaviour may be allowed in Singapore?

A. Chewing gum in public.

B. Sticking gum to the roads.

C. Buying gum-shaped items from markets.

D. Chewing gum when take the subway.

25. What is forbidden in Denmark?

A. Chewing gum while driving.

B. Driving with your headlights off during the day.

C. Using coins to pay for your petrol.

D. Driving to school to take an exam.

26. What can we conclude from the text?

A. Coins are not allowed to be used in Canada.

B. Canadians are more serious about road safety.

C. It is illegal for children above 15 to cheat on exams in Bangladesh.

D. French women would be fined 100 dollars if they wore pants in 1880.

27. Where can you most probably find this text?

A. On a fashion website.        B. In a science report.

C. In a geography textbook.      D. In a magazine about odd customs.    

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