Private Car in America
The private automobile(私家车)has long played an important role in the United States. In fact, it has become a necessary and important part of the American way of life. In 1986, sixty-nine percent of American families owned at least one car, and thirty-eight percent had more than one. By giving workers rapid transportation, the automobile has freed them from having to live near their place of work. This has encouraged the growth of the cities, but it has also led to traffic problems.
For farm families, the automobile is very helpful. It has made it possible for them to travel to town very often for business and for pleasure, and also to transport their children to distant schools. Family life has been affected(影响)in different ways. The car helps to keep families together when it is used for picnics outings, and other shared experiences. However, when teenage children have the use of the car, their parents can’t keep an eye on them. There is a great danger if the driver has been drinking alcohol or taking drugs, or showing off by speeding or breaking down traffic laws. Mothers of victims(受害者)of such accidents have formed an organization called MADD(Mothers Against Drunk Driving). These women want to prevent further tragedies(悲剧). They have worked to encourage the government to limit the youngest drinking age. Students have formed a similar organization SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) and are spreading the same message among their friends.
For many Americans, the automobile is a necessity. But for some, it is also a mark of social position and for young people, a sign of becoming an adult. Altogether, cars mean very much to American, even though they cause a lot of environmental problems to people.

In 1986, thirty-eight percent of American families owned one car.
A、True
B、False
C、Not given
【正确答案】:B
【题目解析】:从原文第一段此句In 1986, sixty-nine percent of American families owned at least one car, and thirty-eight percent had more than one.说明69%的美国人有一辆车,而不是题干中的38%的美国人有一辆车,答案是B

点赞(0) 打赏

评论列表 共有 0 条评论

暂无评论

微信小程序

微信扫一扫体验

立即
投稿

微信公众账号

微信扫一扫加关注

发表
评论
返回
顶部