Last year in the UK at least 45 people died and 900 more were injured in car accidents where drivers were using their mobile phones. Yet many people continue to use them while driving even though it's dangerous.

Research has shown that it is difficult to concentrate on driving and talking at the same time. It can even be more dangerous than driving after drinking too much. A recent study found that when drivers were talking on their mobile phones, their stopping times were 30 percent slower than when they had drunk too much—and nearly 50 percent slower than when they were driving normally. It also found that drivers talking on mobile phones were less able to control their cars than drunk drivers.

And talking isn't even the most serious problem, texting is. Unbelievably, another recent study reported that 22 % of adults admitted they had sent a text message while driving at least once in the past month. An average text message takes 90 seconds to write and send. That means for one and a half minutes a driver is looking at their phone's screen and not at the road. The arrival of new smart phones such as the iPhone will only make matters worse as they will allow users to do more things than ever before.

Using a mobile phone while driving puts others' lives at risk. No matter how well we drive, if another driver is not being professional or careful, we are put in danger by their actions. Such drivers are selfish, careless and should have their driving licences (驾照) cancelled.

There is no doubt that mobile phones call be fun and are extremely useful, especially when you're in trouble. But there is no need to use them while driving. Just wait until you stop or you will probably get into trouble of your own.

1.The underlined word "them" in paragraph 1 refers to __________.

A.phone users B.mobile phones C.drivers D.ears

2.According to the passage, if a driver needs 10 seconds to stop when driving normally, they will need __________ seconds to stop when talking on a mobile phone.

A.12. B.13. C.14. D.15.

3.According to the passage, in what order do the following activities influence driving?

Dangerous→More dangerous→Most dangerous

A.drinking→talking on phone→texting B.texting→talking on phone→drinking

C.talking on phone→texting→drinking D.drinking→texting→talking on phone

4.Why will new types of mobile phones make the driving problem worse?

A.It will take longer to send text messages.

B.People will want to talk on their phones more often.

C.There will be more things for people to do with their phones.

D.People think the new phones are easier and safer to use.

5.According to the writer, what should be done to people who use mobile phones when driving?

A.They should be put into prison. B.Their cars should be taken away.

C.Their phones should be taken from them. D.They should not be allowed to drive any longer.

Perhaps you have heard the expression—when in Rome, do as the Romans do. So when you want to do business in France, you have to get to know French culture, to make marketing plans, and to run your business by local laws.

Language plays an important role when you do business in France. The French are proud of their language, so anyone who does not speak it may not be respected by his French workmates or business partners. Also, learning French is important because it is a great way to show your French business partner that you care and respect their country's culture and language.

The first thing you should do when meeting someone new is to shake his hand firmly and always look the person in the eye. In social meetings with friends, kissing is common. Use first names only after being invited to.

Use Monsieur or Madame before the surname. The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, followed by their first name.

Dress well. The French draw information about people based on what they look like. Your business clothing is a reflection (反映) of your success and social status. Always try to be tasteful and stylish. The French advise women to dress in a simple but elegant way. Wearing make-up is practiced widely by businesswomen.

The French are interested in food, so lunches are common in doing business in France, which usually include a main meal with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee, and normally take up to two hours. This is a time for relationship building Do not begin eating until the host says "bon appetite". Pass dishes to the left, keep wrists above the table and try to eat everything on the plate. Be careful with adding salt, pepper or sauces to your food.

This may suggest that you find the food tasteless. If eating in a restaurant, the person who invites always pays.

1. in France

Language

If you speak French, your French workmates or business partners may 2. you. Moreover, leaning French can 3. you to show your care and respect for their country's culture and language.

Greetings

You should shake his hand firmly when meeting someone for the first time.

It is common to 4. in social meetings with friends.

The French will use their surname 5. their first name sometimes when introducing themselves.

Dressing

The French draw information about people according to their 6. so women are advised to dress 7. but elegantly.

Table manners

Lunches are common in doing business, 8. a main meal with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee.

Do not begin eating until the host says "bon appetite".

Pass dishes to the left, keep wrists above the table and try not to 9. anything on the plate if possible.

Be 10. with adding salt, pepper or sauces to your food.

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