2016年12月英语四级阅读理解备考练习及答案(六)
The motor vehicle has killed and disabled more people in its brief historythan any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows
essentially from uncivil behavior of drivers who refuse to respect the legal and
moral rights of others. So the massacre on the road may be regarded as a social
problem.
In fact, the enemies of society on wheels are rather harmless people or
ordinary people acting carelessly, you might say. But it is a principle both of
law and common morality that carelessness is no excuse when one's actions could
bring death or damage to others. A minority of the killers go even beyond
carelessness to total negligence.
Researchers have estimated that as many as 80 per cent of all automobile
accidents can be attributed to the psychological condition of the driver.
Emotional upsets can distort drivers' reactions, slow their judgment, and blind
them to dangers that might otherwise be evident. The experts warn that it is
vital for every driver to make a conscious effort to keep one's emotions under
control.
Yet the irresponsibility that accounts for much of the problem is not
confined to drivers. Street walkers regularly violate traffic regulations; they
are at fault in most vehicle walker accidents. And many cyclists even believe
that they are not subject to the basic rules of the road.
Significant legal advances have been made towards safer driving in the past
few years. Safety standards for vehicle have been raised both at the point of
manufacture and through periodic road-worthiness inspections. In addition, speed
limits have been lowered. Due to these measures, the accident rate has
decreased. But the accident experts still worry because there has been little or
no improvement in the way drivers behave. The only real and lasting solution,
say the experts, is to convince people that driving is a skilled task requiring
constant care and concentration. Those who fail to do all these things pose a
threat to those with whom they share the road.
62. The word “massacre” in line 3 paragraph one means _____
A) mass-killing.
B) disaster.
C) tragedy.
D) accident.
63. What is the author's main purpose in writing the passage?
A) To show that the motor vehicle is a very dangerous invention.
B) To promote understanding between careless drivers and street
walkers.
C) To discuss traffic problems and propose possible solutions.
D) To warn drivers of the importance of safe driving.
64. According to the passage, traffic accidents may be regarded as a social
problem because _____.
A) autos have become most destructive to mankind
B) people usually pay little attention to law and morality
C) civilization brings much harm to people
D) the lack of virtue is becoming more severe
65. Why does the author mention the psychological condition of the driver
in Paragraph Three?
A) To give an example of the various reasons for road accidents.
B) To show how important it is for drivers to be emotionally healthy.
C) To show some of the inaccurate estimations by researchers.
D) To illustrate the hidden tensions in the course of driving.
66. Who are NOT mentioned as being responsible for the road accidents?
A) Careless bicycle-riders.
B) Mindless people walking in the street.
C) Irresponsible drivers.
D) Irresponsible manufactures of automobiles.
答案解析:
62-66：ACBBD
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