2015届高考英语二轮专题复习 阅读理解高效训练.docVIP

2015届高考英语二轮专题复习 阅读理解高效训练2 According to the American Automobile（car）Association, since 1964 all cars sold in the United States have been equipped with seat belts（带子）(They are also called safety belts) Many studies of car accidents have shown that safety belts can save lives. One study showed that forty percent of those killed in car accidents could have been saved if they have been wearing seat belts. Unfortunately seat belts are worn only by a small number of drivers and passengers about fifteen percent in cities and only nine percent in small towns. And safety belt can not protect people who do not wear them. In order to find out what kinds of people do wear seat belts, a study was made in several cities in of the United States. The following facts were learned about those who use their safety belts. 1. They do not smoke while driving. 2. They had more education than less educated people 3. They know some one who was hurt(but not killed) in an accident Advertisements based on these facts have been printed in newspapers and magazines in order to teach people the importance of using seat belt. But these advertisements have not helped much. Some people believe there should be a law ordering drivers and passengers to use safety belts. In Australia, where there is such a law, death in car accidents have reduced to twenty-four percent. 1． Seat belts A. are safe clothes car drivers usually wear when they drive. B. Are belts that are used to tie drivers’ hands when they drive C. Have been worn by all drivers in the united States since 1964 D. Are something that protect drivers from injury in car accidents. 2．“One study showed that…” Here “study” means A. lesson B. exam C. research D. education 3．Which of the following sentences is NOT true？ A. More drivers in the country wear seat belts. B. More educated people in the United States wear seat belts. C. Much has been done to advise drivers to wear safety bel