It took firemen almost an hour to cut through the wreckage (殘骸) of the car. By the time they reached the driver,Wong,he had died. Seconds before the crash happened, the traffic on the road was flowing smoothly,and Wong was an experienced driver in a sturdy car. What could have caused the tragedy? Alcohol. After Wong had drunk four cans of beer, his physical and mental reactions had slowed. He had a false feeling of confidence. Then he lost control, hitting a fire hydrant and a lamp post.

In almost every other developed country, Wong might have thought twice about getting behind the wheel and setting off in his car after drinking beer. His passengers might have refused to join him. Would you fly with a drunk pilot? Laws and public campaigns against drink-driving in many countries have changed people's lifestyles and saved thousands of lives. Drink-drivers are regarded as potential killers. In some countries, police on roadsides pull over motorists and check whether they have been drinking or not.

In 1995, about 7 % of drivers killed in road accidents in Hong Kong were drink-driving. But this does not tell us the full extent of the problem because it does not show the number of motorists and pedestrians (行人) killed by drink?? drivers who survived their crash. In reality then, the number of people killed as a result of drink-driving must be much higher. But in 1995, only five people were prosecuted (起訴) for being drunk and incapable of controlling a vehicle.

Mr . Wong crashed his car because __________.

A. he had been drinking beer        B. his car was faulty

C. he did not sleep                D.he was not a very good driver

The underlined sentence" Would you fly with a drunk pilot?" questions whether we would_____________.

A. stay with a person we dislike           B. fly on a plane if we were drunk

C. do something obviously dangerous      D.be brave enough to risk our lives

According to paragraph 3, which of the following statements is correct?

A. In 1995 at least 7% of drivers killed in road accidents in Hong Kong were drink-driving.ks.5u

B. Drink-driving is getting worse and worse in Hong Kong.

C. Most drink-drivers survive their crash.

D. The number of pedestrians killed is larger than the number of drivers killed.

【小題1】A

【小題2】C

【小題3】A


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