Many Americans think of driverless cars as a futuristic technology that will revolutionize travel in
英语试题 01-19
Many Americans think of driverless cars as a futuristic technology that will revolutionize travel in cities and along state highways. But recent experiments are proving that autonomous vehicles also have the potential to improve the quality of life for millions of Americans underserved by traditional modes of transportation, such as the elderly and disabled, so long as lawmakers make smart policies that pave the way for innovation.
A retirement community in San Jose, Calif. , which has been transformed by a small fleet of driverless taxis, shows the potential of self-driving cars to transform people’s lives. Built by a tech start-up called Voyage, the modified Ford Fusions are currently limited to a two-mile road, but residents are already having the benefits of these autonomous vehicles, which allow them to participate in social activities they would otherwise be unable to enjoy simply because they could not get to them.
When the trial run finally expands to 15 miles of road, these residents—whose average age is 76—will also have a convenient and reliable new way to appointments. As these cars continue to serve residents there, it is easy to understand why California is moving to simplify regulations for the industry.
In Michigan, forward-thinking policies have the potential to unlock other hidden benefits of autonomous vehicles, especially for those with physical disabilities. The Michigan Disability Rights Coalition has strongly advocated for the development of this technology, saying that it could give people with disabilities greater opportunities in the workforce and enable them to lead more fulfilling, independent lives.
Many recognize that autonomous vehicles will be the future of transportation, but it is too often overlooked that this future cannot arrive fast enough for millions of Americans who are forced to depend on others for day-to-day travel. The policymakers should follow the lead of places like California and Michigan, and pass rules and regulations to unlock these hidden benefits of driverless cars.
1.What’s the attitude of most American people to the future of autonomous vehicles?
A.Curious. B.Doubtful. C.Indifferent. D.Optimistic.
2.What is the modified Ford Fusion?
A.A kind of autonomous vehicle. B.A fleet of driverless taxis.
C.A road for driverless cars. D.A retirement community.
3.What are examples in California and Michigan to prove?
A.Driverless cars’ disadvantages. B.Governments’ right decisions.
C.Benefits to the aged and the disabled. D.The regulations are forward-thinking.
4.What does the author attempt to inform us in the last paragraph?
A.The benefits of driverless cars have been fully unlocked.
B.Regulations should go hand in hand with driverless technology.
C.The concept of autonomous vehicles has been widely recognized.
D.The weak groups are often overlooked despite technology advances.
答案：1.D; 2.A; 3.C; 4.B
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第四段it could give people with disabilities greater opportunities in the workforce and enable them to lead more fulfilling, independent lives.和最后一段Many recognize that autonomous vehicles will be the future of transportation可知自动驾驶汽车的好处,许多人认识到自动驾驶汽车将是未来的交通工具。由此可见多数美国人对自动驾驶汽车的未来是乐观的态度,故选D.
2.推理判断题。根据第二段Built by a tech start-up called Voyage, the modified Ford Fusions are currently limited to a two-mile road,由科技初创企业生产并修改后的Ford Fusions被称为Voyage,目前限于两英里路。可见the modified Ford Fusions是一种自动驾驶汽车,故选C.
3.推理判断题。第三段these residents—whose average age is 76—will also have a convenient and reliable new way to appointments.的例子说明了自动驾驶汽车给老年人带来的方便,第四段forward-thinking policies have the potential to unlock other hidden benefits of autonomous vehicles, especially for those with physical disabilities.的例子说明了自动驾驶汽车给残疾人带来的方便。所以这两段是在说明自动驾驶汽车给老年人和残疾人带来的方便,故选C.
4.推理判断题。根据最后一段The policymakers should follow the lead of places like California and Michigan, and pass rules and regulations to unlock these hidden benefits of driverless cars.可知作者想告诉我们政策制定者应该通过规章制度来释放无人驾驶汽车的潜在好处,故选D.
A retirement community in San Jose, Calif. , which has been transformed by a small fleet of driverless taxis, shows the potential of self-driving cars to transform people’s lives. Built by a tech start-up called Voyage, the modified Ford Fusions are currently limited to a two-mile road, but residents are already having the benefits of these autonomous vehicles, which allow them to participate in social activities they would otherwise be unable to enjoy simply because they could not get to them.
When the trial run finally expands to 15 miles of road, these residents—whose average age is 76—will also have a convenient and reliable new way to appointments. As these cars continue to serve residents there, it is easy to understand why California is moving to simplify regulations for the industry.
In Michigan, forward-thinking policies have the potential to unlock other hidden benefits of autonomous vehicles, especially for those with physical disabilities. The Michigan Disability Rights Coalition has strongly advocated for the development of this technology, saying that it could give people with disabilities greater opportunities in the workforce and enable them to lead more fulfilling, independent lives.
Many recognize that autonomous vehicles will be the future of transportation, but it is too often overlooked that this future cannot arrive fast enough for millions of Americans who are forced to depend on others for day-to-day travel. The policymakers should follow the lead of places like California and Michigan, and pass rules and regulations to unlock these hidden benefits of driverless cars.
1.What’s the attitude of most American people to the future of autonomous vehicles?
A.Curious. B.Doubtful. C.Indifferent. D.Optimistic.
2.What is the modified Ford Fusion?
A.A kind of autonomous vehicle. B.A fleet of driverless taxis.
C.A road for driverless cars. D.A retirement community.
3.What are examples in California and Michigan to prove?
A.Driverless cars’ disadvantages. B.Governments’ right decisions.
C.Benefits to the aged and the disabled. D.The regulations are forward-thinking.
4.What does the author attempt to inform us in the last paragraph?
A.The benefits of driverless cars have been fully unlocked.
B.Regulations should go hand in hand with driverless technology.
C.The concept of autonomous vehicles has been widely recognized.
D.The weak groups are often overlooked despite technology advances.
答案：1.D; 2.A; 3.C; 4.B
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第四段it could give people with disabilities greater opportunities in the workforce and enable them to lead more fulfilling, independent lives.和最后一段Many recognize that autonomous vehicles will be the future of transportation可知自动驾驶汽车的好处,许多人认识到自动驾驶汽车将是未来的交通工具。由此可见多数美国人对自动驾驶汽车的未来是乐观的态度,故选D.
2.推理判断题。根据第二段Built by a tech start-up called Voyage, the modified Ford Fusions are currently limited to a two-mile road,由科技初创企业生产并修改后的Ford Fusions被称为Voyage,目前限于两英里路。可见the modified Ford Fusions是一种自动驾驶汽车,故选C.
3.推理判断题。第三段these residents—whose average age is 76—will also have a convenient and reliable new way to appointments.的例子说明了自动驾驶汽车给老年人带来的方便,第四段forward-thinking policies have the potential to unlock other hidden benefits of autonomous vehicles, especially for those with physical disabilities.的例子说明了自动驾驶汽车给残疾人带来的方便。所以这两段是在说明自动驾驶汽车给老年人和残疾人带来的方便,故选C.
4.推理判断题。根据最后一段The policymakers should follow the lead of places like California and Michigan, and pass rules and regulations to unlock these hidden benefits of driverless cars.可知作者想告诉我们政策制定者应该通过规章制度来释放无人驾驶汽车的潜在好处,故选D.
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