1、Summary writing:American school buses The familiar yellow school bus is the largest system of mass transportation in the US and every school day transports roughly 25 million young people to school and home again after the school day ends.Meanwhile,they are the safest method for getting kids to and
2、from school,according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA).Children are 70 times more likely to arrive at school safely on the school bus than if they had traveled to school driving themselves or riding with friends.The familiar yellow school bus is the largest system of mass
3、 transportation in the US and every school day transports roughly 25 million young people to school and home again after the school day ends.Meanwhile,they are the safest method for getting kids to and from school,according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA).Children are 70
4、 times more likely to arrive at school safely on the school bus than if they had traveled to school driving themselves or riding with friends.Tips 1:Judge the link between points from the linking words and the topic.These school buses meet more of the nations motor vehicle safety standards than any
5、other vehicles on the road.Also,several new technologies available today are making school buses even safer,such as video cameras on the inside and outside,stop arm cameras,GPS tracking and collision lessening systems.Another safety tool on school buses is high seat backs,closely-spaced seats and en
6、ergy-absorbing seating.These school buses meet more of the nations motor vehicle safety standards than any other vehicles on the road.Also,several new technologies available today are making school buses even safer,such as video cameras on the inside and outside,stop arm cameras,GPS tracking and col
7、lision lessening systems.Another on school buses is high seat backs,closely-spaced seats and energy-absorbing seating.But even the safeness of school buses would not completely sum up why children are safer when riding thebig,yellow bus.The bus is only as safe as the professional men and women who d
8、rive them.All drivers must obtain a Class B or C Commercial Drivers License(CDL).They are randomly tested for alcohol and drugs,usually have their driving record checked,and are given the same review for criminal history as teachers and other employees who have contact with students.In order to serv
9、e as a school bus driver,most applicants are required to successfully complete a training course,along with instruction in the classroom and behind the wheel.But even the safeness of school buses would not completely sum up why children are safer when riding the big,yellow bus.The bus is only as saf
10、e as the professional men and women who drive them.All drivers must obtain a Class B or C Commercial Drivers License(CDL).They for alcohol and drugs,usuallyhave their driving record checked,and are given the same review for criminal history as teachers and other employees who have contact with stude
11、nts.In order to serve as a school bus driver,most applicants are required to successfully complete a training course,along with instruction in the classroom and behind the wheel.School buses are safe for the environment,notonly because each bus replaces 36 passenger cars that would,but for the buses
12、,be on the road takingand picking up school children.Additionally,school buses use alternative green fuels like natural gas,and electric power.School buses are safe for the environment,not only because each bus replaces 36 passenger cars that would,but for the buses,be on the road taking and picking
13、 up school children.Additionally,school buses use alternative green fuels like natural gas,and electric power.School buses are safe for the environment,not only because each bus replaces 36 passenger cars that would,but for the buses,be on the road taking and picking up school children Todd Montefer
14、rario,President of the National School Transportation Association,said parents should remember that the safest and smartest choice is to put their children on the big yellow bus when they can.Todd Monteferrario,President of the National School Transportation Association,said parents should remember
15、that the safest and smartest choice is to put their children on the big yellow bus when they can.The school bus,(which is)American largest system of mass transportation,is the safest way to get kids to and from school.Tips 2:By using proper expressions,show the correct link between points._,the scho
16、ol buses _ higher safety standards.(Equipped)with advanced devices reach _ drivers also _ its safety _ the strict _ and _.add to/enhance owing to/due totrainingtests Qualified_ reducing cars that otherwise would crowd the roads and using green fuels,school buses are _.Byenvironment-friendly Todd Mon
17、teferrario,President of the National School Transportation Association,said parents should remember that the safest and smartest choice is to put their children on the big yellow bus when they can.Parents are advised to choose school buses for the sake of their kids safety.1.Are all the points cover
18、ed?2.Are the links between points conveyed properly?3 Are the points conveyed in the students own words?4 Is the writing brief and coherent(连贯的）?Polish the writing below.Assessment CriteriaHomework Polish your own writing based on theassessment criteria.The schools bus,American largest mass transpor
19、t system,is the safest to get kids to and from school.(要点1）Its safety lies in the advanced devices,reaching higher safety standards.(要点2）Meanwhile,qualified drivers,strictly trained and tested,are another contributor.(要点3）Besides,by reducing cars and using green fuels,school buses are environment-friendly.(要点4）Hence,to choose school buses is the wisest and safest.(要点15）(61 words)
