How Good Are US Drivers?

The CBS-TV“National Drivers’ Test”,showed that many US drivers have a lot to learn.Here’s why.

CBS picked 1799 sample drivers to take the test in TV studios in New York,Philadelphia,Chicago,and Los Angeles.More than two out of five of the drivers failed the test.And the average score was the lowest passing mark—51 points out of a possible 80.

Chicago drivers did best with an average of 53 points.Los Angeles drivers came next with 52 points.New York and Philadelphia drivers got 50 points—a failing score.Drivers with 50 points or less were rated“poorly informed”by the judges.

Here are some of the test results:

1.Are men drivers better informed than women ones?

Yes.Men averaged 52 points.Women got an average of 49.

2.Are older drivers better informed than younger drivers?

No.Drivers under 26 averaged 52 points.Drivers from 27 to 45 averaged 51.Drives over 45 failed with a 48-point average.

3.Does education make a difference?

Yes.College graduates averaged 52 points.High school graduates averaged 50.Those without high school diplomas(毕业证) got 48.And people who had taken driver education courses scored an average of 53 points—three more than those who hadn’t.

4.Does driving experience make a difference?

Yes.Drivers with three or more years of experience averaged 51 points.Drivers with less experience averaged 49.

Here are some surprising facts brought out by the test:

1.More than one out of three drivers did not know that a blinking red light means a full stop.

2.Three out of ten drivers did not know that an octagonal(eight-sided)sign means stop.

3.More than two out of three drivers did not know what to do when being“tailgated(追尾)”.

The answer:slow down,drive to the right,and let the driver behind pass.

The results of the test were turned over to the National Safety Council(委员会).They will help future safety planning.

The author’s purpose is to_________.

A.prove that men are better drivers than women        

B.give you safe driving directions

C.tell you the results of a national drivers’ test           

D.require you to get an education

From the information in this article,which of the following is TRUE?

A.Older drivers are better informed than younger drivers.

B.Experience makes a difference among drivers.

C.Most drivers failed the test.

D.Most people don’ t know what a blinking red light means.

The test covered the following areas about drivers except_________.

A.education                                              B.years of driving experience

C.sex                                                       D.health

Which of the following as a group was rated“poorly informed”by the judges?

A.Men.                                                    B.High school graduated drivers.

C.Drivers from 27-45 years of age.             D.Drivers with 3 or more years of experience.


第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题,每小题2分,满分40分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项。
A
A Subway Superhero
Wesley Autrey can't fly, but he is still being called a real-life Superman! Last week, the brave 50-year-old rescued Cameron Hollopeter, 20, from being hit by a train. The train was entering a subway station in New York City. The young man had fallen from the station's platform and onto the train tracks a few feet below.
Autrey, a construction worker and Navy veteran(老兵), was with his two young daughters when he saw Hollopeter fall. Autrey made a quick decision and jumped onto the tracks. He then rolled himself and Hollopeter into a gap, or opening, between the rails. Autrey used his own body to protect the young man.
Five of the train’s cars passed over the two before stopping completely. The two men were both unharmed. Hollopeter’s stepmother, Rachel Hollopeter, called Autrey an “angel”. Autrey visited the New York Film Academy student in the hospital on Wednesday.
For his bravery, Autrey was given a hero's welcome at City Hall. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Autrey with the Bronze Medallion (铜奖章). It is the city'’s highest award for achievements by its citizens. Mayor Bloomberg called Audrey “ a great man-a man who makes us all proud to be New Yorkers."
After the ceremony at City Hall, a limousine (豪华轿车)took Autrey to a meeting with multimillionaire businessman Donald Trump. Trump awarded Autrey with $ 10,000. The heroic father also received $ 5,000 from the New York Film Academy, a trip to Disney World, and one year of free sub way rides.
Even after all this attention; Autrey still doesn't see himself as a Superman.” I did it out of a split-second reaction," Autrey said on CBS' The Early Show. "And if I had to do it again, I probably would."
56. Wesley Autrey is still being called a real-life Superman because      
A. he can rescue anybody in danger as he has the ability to fly
B. he rescued a young man from being hit by a running train
C. he protected his daughters from harm in a subway station
D. he succeeded in stopping a train from running over a passenger
57. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. When he saw Hollopeter fall, Wesley Autrey was waiting for someone alone.
B. When he saw Hollopeter fall, he thought over a long period of time before he jumped onto the tracks.
C. After he saw Hollopeter fall, he made a quick decision and pulled the young man out of the track as soon as possible.
D. After he saw Hollopeter fall, he quickly made a decision to protect Hollopeter from harm.
58. In order to honor Autrey's bravery,New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave Autrey_____as a reward.
A. a cheque of $10,000                    B. a limousine
C. the Bronze Medallion                   D. a cheque of $5,000
59. It can be inferred that if Autrey met with another accident like this one, he
A. would not do it again for he was afraid of losing his own life
B. would do it again for getting another piece of Bronze Medallion
C. would do it again so as to get another 15000-dollar cheque as a prize
D. would also do it out of his own conscience

The Winter Olympics proved no match for television's gold-medal winner, "American Idol". Fox's unbelievable successful contest crashed the Olympics in head-to-head competition on Tuesday night, 27 million viewers to 16.1 million, according to Nielsen Media Research.
The Olympics recovered a bit after "Idol" went off the air, but its overall audience of 18.6 million was the least-watched winter Olympics telecast since Nagano's closing ceremonies in 1998, Nielsen said.
Since its opening on Friday, the Turin games have been running well below the 2002 Salt Lake City games in viewership interest. Much of that was expected, but Tuesday's rating was the first alarming sign for NBC that increased TV competition has taken a toll.
"The competition from 'Idol' is heavier than the Olympics has ever seen," said NBC Sports spokeswoman Alana Russo.
It doesn't figure to get any easier, with "Idol" and ABC's "Lost" on the air Wednesday. CBS' "Survivor" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" offer more competition on Thursday.
Even figure skating, the most popular winter Olympics sport for viewers, didn't help much on Tuesday. NBC filled about two-thirds of the hour during which it competed with "American Idol" with tape of the men's figure-skating competition.
Through five nights of Olympics coverage, NBC's average prime time rating is 12.7 ( a rating point represents 1,102, 000 households, or 1 percent of the nation's estimated 110.2 million TV homes). NBC said before the games started that it had promised its advertisers a rating of between 12 and 14. If it slips below that, NBC will have to make it up to advertisers with free commercial time.
" ‘American Idol' is clearly a phenomenon," said Randy Falco, president of the NBC Universal Television Group. "But we expected it and are tracking fight where we planned to be at this point." Between NBC and its networks, about 65 percent of the nation's television homes have tuned in at least some of the games.
【小题1】How many viewers watched the Winter Olympics on Tuesday night?

A.110.2 millionB.12.7 million
C.27millionD.16.1million
【小题2】What did NBC do on Tuesday night to attract more viewers?
A.To ask the "idol" to go off the air.
B.To play the tapes of men's figure skating.
C.To add "Survivor" to its program.
D.To do more advertising.
【小题3】If the rating slips below 12, NBC will          .
A.do more advertising for nothing
B.stop running normally
C.never cover the Olympics
D.pay extra money for advertisers
【小题4】What does the underlined word "taken a toll" mean?
A.paid off.B.caused loss.C.broken out.D.picked up.

How good are U.S. drivers?

The CBS TV “National Drivers Test” showed that many U.S. drivers have a lot to learn. Here’s why:

CBS picked 1,799 samples(被实验者) to take the test in TV studios in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Los Angeles. More than two out of five of the drivers failed the test. And the average score was the lowest passing mark-51 points out of a possible 80.

Chicago drivers did best with an average of 53 points. Los Angeles drivers came next with 52 points. New York and Philadephia drivers tied(得同样的分数) with 50 points-a failing score. Drivers with 50 points or less were rated(被评价为) “poorly informed” by the judges.

Here are some of the test results:

(1) Are men better informed drivers than women?-Yes. Men averaged 52 points. Women got average of 49.

(2) Are older drivers better informed than younger drivers?-No. Drivers under 26 averaged 52 points. Drivers from 27 to 45 averaged 51. Driver over 45 failed with 48 points on average.

(3) Does education make a difference?-Yes. College graduates averaged 52 points. High school graduates averaged 50. Those without high school diplomas(文凭) got 48. And people who had taken driver education courses scored an average of 53 points-three more than those who hadn’t.

(4) Does driving experience make a difference?-Yes. Drivers with three or more years’ experience averaged 51 points. Drivers with less experience averaged 49.

Here are some surprising facts brought out by the test:

(1)More than one out of three drivers did not know that a blinking(闪烁) red light means a full stop. (2)Three out of ten drivers did not know that an octagonal (eight-sided) sign means stop.

(3)More than two of three drivers did not know what to do when being “tailgated”(危险地,紧接另一辆驶) The answer: slow down, drive to the right, and let the driver behind pass.

The results of the test were turned over to the National Safety Council. They will help future safety planning.

1.The author’s purpose is to ___________.

A.prove that men are better drivers than women

B.give you safe driving tips(提示)

C.tell you the results of a national drivers test.

D.urge you to get an education.

2.From the information in this article, you could say that _________.

A.older drivers are better informed than younger drivers

B.experience makes difference among drivers

C.most drivers failed the test

D.most people don’t know what a blinking red light means

3.Which of the following as a group was rated “poorly informed” by the judges?

A.Men.

B.High school graduate drivers.

C.Drivers from 27 to 45 years of age.

D.Drivers with 3 or more years’ experience.

4.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A.Men are better informed than women.

B.Education makes no difference in the pass rate of the drivers.

C.Chicago drivers are the best informed drivers in America.

D.The test results will be used as a guide for future safety planning.

 

How Good Are US Drivers?
The CBS-TV“National Drivers’ Test”,showed that many US drivers have a lot to learn.Here’s why.
CBS picked 1799 sample drivers to take the test in TV studios in New York,Philadelphia,Chicago,and Los Angeles.More than two out of five of the drivers failed the test.And the average score was the lowest passing mark—51 points out of a possible 80.
Chicago drivers did best with an average of 53 points.Los Angeles drivers came next with 52 points.New York and Philadelphia drivers got 50 points—a failing score.Drivers with 50 points or less were rated“poorly informed”by the judges.
Here are some of the test results:
1.Are men drivers better informed than women ones?
Yes.Men averaged 52 points.Women got an average of 49.
2.Are older drivers better informed than younger drivers?
No.Drivers under 26 averaged 52 points.Drivers from 27 to 45 averaged 51.Drives over 45 failed with a 48-point average.
3.Does education make a difference?
Yes.College graduates averaged 52 points.High school graduates averaged 50.Those without high school diplomas(毕业证) got 48.And people who had taken driver education courses scored an average of 53 points—three more than those who hadn’t.
4.Does driving experience make a difference?
Yes.Drivers with three or more years of experience averaged 51 points.Drivers with less experience averaged 49.
Here are some surprising facts brought out by the test:
1.More than one out of three drivers did not know that a blinking red light means a full stop.
2.Three out of ten drivers did not know that an octagonal(eight-sided)sign means stop.
3.More than two out of three drivers did not know what to do when being“tailgated(追尾)”.
The answer:slow down,drive to the right,and let the driver behind pass.
The results of the test were turned over to the National Safety Council(委员会).They will help future safety planning.

  1. 1.

    The author’s purpose is to_________.

    1. A.
      prove that men are better drivers than women
    2. B.
      give you safe driving directions
    3. C.
      tell you the results of a national drivers’ test
    4. D.
      require you to get an education
  2. 2.

    From the information in this article,which of the following is TRUE?

    1. A.
      Older drivers are better informed than younger drivers.
    2. B.
      Experience makes a difference among drivers.
    3. C.
      Most drivers failed the test.
    4. D.
      Most people don’ t know what a blinking red light means.
  3. 3.

    The test covered the following areas about drivers except_________.

    1. A.
      education
    2. B.
      years of driving experience
    3. C.
      sex
    4. D.
      health
  4. 4.

    Which of the following as a group was rated“poorly informed”by the judges?

    1. A.
      Men.
    2. B.
      High school graduated drivers.
    3. C.
      Drivers from 27-45 years of age.
    4. D.
      Drivers with 3 or more years of experience.

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