Turns out we aren’t good at walking and talking at the same time, according to a study of pedestrians (行人) on their cell phones.
Nearly one-third of pedestrians (29.8% ) were distracted (分散注意力) by their mobile  devices while crossing the street, say researchers of a study published online in the journal Injury Prevention.
Just as drivers who text, talk on cell phones, or adjust MP3 players increase their risk of losing control of their vehicles, pedestrians distracted by their conversations or their devices also put themselves at higher risk of getting into an accident.
During the summer of 2012, scientists in Seattle, Wash. , studied 1,102 pedestrians at 20 crossroads seeing the city * s highest number of pedestrian injuries over the past few years.
They watched how pedestrians crossed the street @ whether they looked both ways or obeyed the crossroad signal @ and also recorded how long it took pedestrians to do so.Distractions included listening to music with headphones, using a cell phone or earpiece to talk on a cell phone, text messaging, and talking with another person.
Overall, researchers found the most common distraction among pedestrians was listening to music (11.2%), followed by text messaging (7.3%), and using a handheld phone(6.2%). But the most absorbing distraction was texting. Compared to pedestrians who were not distracted, those who were texting took 1.87 seconds longer to cross and were four times more likely to not look where they were going, disobey traffic lights, or cross outside of the crosswalk. While the study did not track injuries related to these trends, previous studies have linked such activities to a higher risk of being injured while crossing the street.
Combined with the rise in the use of mobile devices, especially smart phones, the results raise concerns that multi-tasking while walking may be a rising concern for pedestrians. And that danger may only climb, as the number of wireless devices has already exceeded the population of the United States. Last year, roughly 1,152 people wound up in the emergency room to treat injuries caused by using a cell phone or electronic device, the Consumer Product Safety Commission told the Associated Press in July. Those numbers may be underestimated, however, because patients may not always admit that they were using their phones along with other activities such as walking or driving when they were hurt.
【小題1】The scientists did their study at the 20 crossroads in order to _____.

A.a(chǎn)ttract more attentionB.see more injuries
C.record more samplesD.find more pedestrians
【小題2】According to the research, while crossing the street the most dangerous activity for apedestrian is _____.
A.talking on a phoneB.texting messages
C.listening to musicD.disobeying traffic lights
【小題3】The underlined word "exceeded" is closest in meaning to "____".
A.gone beyondB.greatly influenced
C.a(chǎn)ccelerated the increase ofD.drawn the attention of
【小題4】Which might be the best title of the passage?
A.Walk and don't Talk
B.Prevention of Distraction
C.Look both ways while crossing the street
D.Cell phones lead to injuries


【小題1】C
【小題2】B
【小題3】A
【小題4】A

解析試題分析:文章大意:文章介紹行人在步行的時候會同時打電話,發(fā)短信,這些都會帶來很多安全隱患,科學家對20個十字路口做研究就是看在過去幾年最多的行人受傷的情況,發(fā)現(xiàn)過馬路的時候發(fā)短信是最危險的行為。
【小題1】細節(jié)題:從第三段的句子;During the summer of 2012, scientists in Seattle, Wash. , studied 1,102 pedestrians at 20 crossroads seeing the city * s highest number of pedestrian injuries over the past few years.可知科學家在20個十字路口做研究就是看在過去幾年最多的行人受傷的情況,也就是收集樣本,選C
【小題2】細節(jié)題:從第六段的句子:But the most absorbing distraction was texting. Compared to pedestrians who were not distracted, those who were texting took 1.87 seconds longer to cross and were four times more likely to not look where they were going, disobey traffic lights, or cross outside of the crosswalk.可知過馬路發(fā)短信花費時間更長,更容易分散注意力,所以過馬路的時候發(fā)短信是最危險的行為,選B
【小題3】猜詞題:從最后一段的句子:And that danger may only climb, as the number of wireless devices has already exceeded the population of the United States.可知隨著無線設備的數(shù)量超出美國的人口,危險的數(shù)量還會增加,exceeded="go" beyond,選A
【小題4】主旨題:從全篇文章的內(nèi)容和第一段的句子:Turns out we aren’t good at walking and talking at the same time, according to a study of pedestrians (行人) on their cell phones.可知行人在走路的時候不能交談,所以標題是:走路的時候不要談話,選A
考點:考查社會現(xiàn)象類短文

練習冊系列答案
相關(guān)習題

科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解

It may be one of Britain’s most successful exports – Miss World. This 53-year-old event took place in China last week and attracted over 120 women worldwide with knockout looks in a mad struggle for the crown.
Traditional values have long kept the Chinese, especially women, from displaying beauty. But Chinese people have now changed their attitude toward beauty contest, although some men will still be shouting that the winner is no more beautiful than his wife or his former girl friend or even his mother in a sour tone. But such men are not shouting for the right reason. The question to be asked is : Why isn’t there a Mr. World Beauty Contest?
And a further question to be asked is: Does taking part in a beauty contest show a woman’s  courage, wisdom and liberation or rather the opposite – a forced choice and a revolting act made under conditions of long-term discrimination?
Organizers of such beauty contests claim that the contestants are judged on qualities other than just their physical appearance. But still no answer is given to why there isn’t a Mr. Beauty or a Mr. World Contest? Or at least, why isn’t that kind of contest popular? Why is it that only women’s “qualities” need to be recognized but not men’s?
Think about who is always standing beside a fancy car on show? Is it a boy or a girl? And this is how “qualities” are judged: if the girl looks good, there is little reason why the car beside her is not of high quality.
The beauty contests go on year after year, with winners enjoying fame which quickly disappears. While such events go on and on, what never changes is the routine practice that in every fancy car show, a girl stands beside a fancy car. What never changes is the need to hold a women’s conference every year to appeal for the promotion of respect for and improvement of women. What never changes is the fate of women as a class. So let’s put more time and resources into trying to change all this rather than holding beauty contests.
【小題1】Miss World Beauty Contest in Britain has a history of ______.

A.120 years B.a(chǎn)bout half a century
C.100 years D.a(chǎn)bout half a year
【小題2】Which of the following is TRUE to the passage?
A.Miss World Beauty Contest first began in China.
B.Women were not allowed to show their beauty in China.
C.120 women took part in Beauty Contest last week.
D.Miss World was 54 years old.
【小題3】 According to the writer,        .
A.Chinese women are not allowed to display beauty
B.the winner of Miss World is not as beautiful as his wife
C.some men are not shouting for the right person
D.people can accept a beauty contest in China now
【小題4】From the passage we can know the writer thinks that _____________.
A.contestants’ qualities are more important than their physical appearance
B.a(chǎn) Mr. World Contest should be held instead of a Miss World Contest
C.a(chǎn) boy should stand by a fancy car
D.women’s social status is still low
【小題5】The best title for this passage is ____________.
A.What about a Mr. World Contest?
B.History of Miss World Contest.
C.Quality or Appearance?
D.A Boy Standing beside a Fancy Car.

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解

The way we do things round here
Some years ago, I was hired by an American bank. I received a letter from the head of the Personnel Department that started, "Dear John, I am quite pleased that you have decided to join us." That "quite" saddened me. I thought he was saying "we're kind of pleased you decided to join us although I wish we had hired someone else." Then I discovered that in American English "quite" sometimes means "very", while in British English it means "fairly".
So the first lesson about working in other countries is to learn the language and by that I don't just mean the words people speak. It is body language, dress, manners, ideas and so on. The way people do things highlights many of the differences we see between cultures(文化).
Some of these differences may be only on the surface-dress, food and hours of work-while others may be deeper and take longer to deal with. Mostly, it is just a question of getting used to the differences and accepting them, like the climate(氣候),while getting on with business.
Some of the differences may be an improvement. People are more polite; the service is better; you ask for something to be done and it happens without having to ask again. However, other differences can be troubling, like punctuality(準時).If you invite people to a party at 7 o'clock your guests will consider it polite to turn up exactly on time in Germany, five minutes early in the
American Midwest, an hour early in Japan, 15 minutes afterwards in the UK, up to an hour afterwards in Italy and some time in the evening in Greece. I prefer not to use the word "late" because there is nothing wrong with the times people arrive. It is simply the accepted thing to do in their own country.
【小題1】The author was unhappy as mentioned in paragraph 1 because he thought_____.

A.the American bank didn’t think much of him
B.the American bank might hire another person
C.it’s difficult to get used to American culture.
D.it’s easy to misunderstanding Americans
【小題2】The word “highlights”in paragraph 2 probably means_____
A.encourage B.helps to marrow
C.increase D.draws attention to
【小題3】 According to the author, what should we do with most cultural differences?
A.Ask the native people for help. B.Understand and accept them.
C.Do things in our own way. D.Do in-depth research.
【小題4】. When invited to a party the people who are usually punctual are______.
A.Italians B.Germans C.Greeks D.the British

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解

Below is a discussion on a website.

http://www.TalkingPoints.com/
Stuck on a desert island?
Started on 23rd April by Steve Posts 1 – 7 of 42
Post 1
Steve
USA
Hi, everyone. What would you miss most and least if you were stuck on a desert island? For me, it would be the changing seasons in New England. I guess this will sound stupid but I’d probably miss the rain, too. I wouldn’t miss getting up at six every day to go to work, though! What about you?
Post 2
Tomas
Germany
Good question. Steve, I think I’d miss different types of bread, and shopping at the supermarket. I’d miss the food most. What would I miss least? My mobile phone---I’d like to be completely quiet --- at least for a little while
Post 3
Paola
Italy
I would miss the company of people because I know I’d like to have someone to share experiences with. I’d go mad on my own. And I sure wouldn’t miss junk mail(垃圾郵件) --- I hate coming home every evening and a pile of junk mail in my post box.
Post 4
Miko
Japan
Hi, I would miss Manga cartoon, the Internet and Japanese food, like sushi. I’d also miss TV shows and shopping for clothes…
Post 5
Roger
UK
I would miss my daily newspaper and listening to the news on TV and radio. I’d feel very cut off if I didn’t know what was happening in the world. What I’d miss least would be traffic jams in the city, particularly my journey to work.
Past 6
Jayne
Why hasn’t anyone mentioned their family? I’d be lost without my husband and two kids. They’re the most important for me. And I can’t get started in the morning without a cup of black coffee. I wouldn’t miss doing the housework!
Post 7
Jaime
Mexico
It would have to be music. I couldn’t live without my music. I wouldn’t miss going to school at all or doing homework!
 
【小題1】Who would miss his or her family most?
A.JaimeB.JayneC.MikoD.Paola.
【小題2】Which of the following people would feel most uncomfortable without the news media?
A.Steve.B.JaimeC.Roger.D.Tomas
【小題3】How many of them mentioned that they would miss food or drink?
A.OneB.TwoC.ThreeD.Four

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解

 Why Doesn’t Anybody Copy Apple?
Apple’s products are the envy of the world. They have been spectacularly successful and are widely imitated, if not copied. The minute Apple crystallizes a product, everyone knows how to compete. This idea that the basis of competition is set by Apple and then the race is on to climb the path of improvement is unquestionable. When Apple releases a product that defines a category or dramatically changes the structure of an industry, it becomes obvious what needs to be built. But what I wonder is why everyone wants to copy Apple’s products but nobody wants to copy being Apple?
I can think of two reasons. Firstly, Apple is not worth copying because it’s not successful; secondly, Apple’s success cannot be copied because it is a magical process.
There is a great deal of evidence for the first hypothesis. The idea of Apple being successful is not something reflected in its stock price. Being valued lower than the average company in the S&P(標準普爾)500 indicates that to whatever degree Apple was successful in the past, it’s not seen by the vast majority of observers as successful in the future. Why should one bother copying Apple if it results in being punished with a low valuation? If one works really hard at innovation and then that innovation becomes commoditized(商品化)very quickly, why should one bother?
When innovation practitioners are asked what makes Apple successful,the answers regarding the cause of this success border on the mythical.The climax of this hypothesis is the “chief-sorcerer”theory of success which places one magician,like Steve Jobs,in charge of casting all the right spells(符咒)
What about Apple’s own opinion of what makes it tick? Tim Cook refers to a great team and integration of hardware, software and services as unique Apple advantages. It’s a better explanation. Integration is something that can take a long time, but it is possible with great effort. A few companies are starting to make moves in that direction, but efforts are half-hearted. There is no “move the Earth” panic to become an integrated company from Samsung, Google or Microsoft.
My own suspicion is that Apple is more aware of what makes it special than it lets out. However, as Tim points out, it’s not a formula. It’s complex, it’s subtle, but it’s not magic. It’s a process that requires a degree of faith and courage.
【小題1】When a new product of Apple comes out, often it ______.

A.starts a revolution of an industry 
B.ruins an industry dramatically 
C.puts itself in an unbeatable position 
D.is soon overtaken by imitated products 
【小題2】According to the passage, other companies don’t “copy being Apple” because ______.
A.Apple is not a successful company 
B.they have no access to relevant resources 
C.it’s hard to find a magician like Steve Jobs 
D.being Apple takes more than time and efforts 
【小題3】We can infer from Para.5 that ______.
A.other companies are dedicated to integration 
B.Apple itself is fully aware of its unique advantages 
C.Apple will hold the leading position in this industry 
D.other companies don’t have a great team as Apple does 
【小題4】What does the author think of Tim Cook’s statement?
A.Doubtful B.Acceptable 
C.Unbelievable  D.Disappointing 

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解

“When I grow up, I want to be...”
Almost all of us have thought about, or been asked to think about, our future careers. Our answers may differ greatly. Even now your aspirations may have changed from when you were in primary school.
However, it seems career options aren’t only based on personal taste. In a survey carried out by Teens, doctors, lawyers, and bankers were some of most popular careers that people said they hoped to follow. This is in line with a similar survey carried out in the UK in May 2011 by job website monster. Co.uk, in which medicine was the top choice among UK teenagers aged between 13 and 17.
Medicine and law are two of the oldest and best known professions. Their prestige (威望) may come from the fact that doctors and lawyers are some of the most esteemed members of society, and they make good money. Joining these high-profile professions is often seen as a sign of upward social mobility.
It is equally unsurprising that banking is now one of the most common career choices. Youngsters worldwide think of banking and see the money rolling in. Wealth is increasingly becoming one of the most important indicators of a successful career. British young men list the UK tycoon Alan Sugar, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg as their top role models “for their wealth”. Just as Chinese teenagers see being a banker as a good and fun pathway to “wealth”.
However, not every child has the makings of doctor, lawyer, or banker. They are those who see fulfillment and happiness in other areas, and many teenagers dare to ink more individuality into their career options. As the Teens’ survey discovered, a variety of unconventional jobs---coffee shop owner, gourmet(美食家),waiter at a fast food restaurant---are among teenagers’ career choices. They can be equally interesting and rewarding jobs.
With every choice comes responsibility and challenge, and all career paths require specific education and training, you have to learn to balance optimism and confidence with being realistic about your particular talents and skills.
【小題1】What is the passage mainly about?

A.Careers in teenagers’ mind.
B.Choosing a good job is very important.
C.Teenagers in the UK like doctors.
D.The choice of career needs challenge.
【小題2】What is the top career choice among UK teenagers aged between 13 and 17 according to the article?
A.Medicine B.Law C.Bank D.Education
【小題3】According to the article, all of the following are the benefits of being a doctor except_______.
A.respect from others B.the oldest profession
C.high pay D.upward social mobility.
【小題4】What do youngsters think is increasingly becoming one of the most important indicators of a successful career?
A.Prestige B.Fulfillment C.Happiness D.Wealth
【小題5】What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.According to your particular talents and skills, you can choose your favorite career.
B.Specific education and training can help get a good job.
C.Whatever career you choose, you should balance optimism and confidence with being realistic about your particular talents and skills.
D.Responsibility is the most important when you choose a good job.

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解

It often happens that a number of applicants with almost the same qualifications and experience all apply for the same position. In their educational background, special skills and work experience, there is little, if anything, to choose between half a dozen candidates. How then does the employer make a choice? Usually on the basis of an interview.
There are many arguments for and against the interview as a way of selection. The main argument against it is that it results in a wholly subjective decision. As often as not, employers do not choose the best candidate. They choose the candidate who makes a good first impression on them. Some employers, of course, reply to this argument by saying that they have become so experienced in interviewing staff that they are able to make a good assessment of each candidate’s likely performance. The main argument in favor of the interview is that an employer is concerned not only with a candidate’s ability, but with his or her suitable personality for the particular work situation. Many employers, for example, will overlook occasional mistakes from their secretary if she has a pleasant personality.
It is perhaps true to say, therefore, that the real purpose of an interview is not to assess the assessable aspects of each candidate but to make a guess at the things that are hard to measure, such as personality, character and social ability. Unfortunately, both for the employers and applicants for jobs, there are many people of great ability who simply do not interview well. There are also, of course, people who interview extremely well, but are later found to be very unsatisfactory employees. Candidates who interview well tend to be quietly confident, but never boastful(自夸的), direct and straightforward in their questions and answers; cheerful and friendly, but never over-familiar; and sincerely enthusiastic and optimistic. Candidates who interview badly tend to be either very shy or over-confident. They either talk too little or never stop talking. They are either over polite or a bit rude.
【小題1】People argue over the interview mainly because they have   .

A.different purposes in the interview
B.different experiences in interviews
C.different standards of selection
D.different ways of selection
【小題2】The underlined word “subjective” means “based on one’s     rather than facts” .
A.personality B.character C.opinion D.a(chǎn)bility
【小題3】The purpose of the last paragraph is to indicate     
A.a(chǎn) link between success in interview and personality
B.connections between work abilities and personality
C.differences in interview experience
D.differences in personal behavior
【小題4】What is the author’s attitude towards the interview?
A.He thinks it is a good way of selection
B.He doesn’t quite agree with it
C.He is neither for nor against it
D.It is not clear

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解

STARBUCKS China yesterday renamed a newly­opened outlet near one of Buddhism's most famous temples after a wave of controversy over what critics called a “cultural invasion”.
The coffee shop in Hangzhou had opened as the Lingyin Temple Starbucks, leading some people to believe it was located inside the renowned temple.
However, the company said in a statement yesterday that the coffee shop was actually in the Lingyin scenic area, about 20 minutes' walk from the temple's entrance.It was said the outlet would now be known as the Lingyin Starbucks.
Wang Shan, deputy director of the Lingyin office of the West Lake Administration in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province, said, “Actually, the coffee house is a long distance from the temple.It is located in the tourist service area on Lingyin Road outside of the temple, as part of the supporting facilities.”
The temple's administration urged the cafe to change its name to make it clear that it was not located inside the temple.
In a heated online debate, critics said the U.S.chain's commercial style would spoil the serenity that an oriental Buddhism temple should embrace.
Supporters, however, said that the talk of an “invasion” was misplaced as the outlet was not inside the temple but on a nearby commercial street where a KFC restaurant and a shopping mall had been open for more than six months.
The incident follows calls in 2009 to stop an earlier “cultural invasion” when the Seattle­based coffee chain had to move its outlet out of Beijing's Forbidden City seven years after it opened.
Critics urged closure of the outlet, which they said was a “humiliation” for a culture exemplified by the ancient buildings.
【小題1】Why did the temple's administration urge the cafe to change its name?

A.To attract the tourists.
B.To tell the public the coffee outlet doesn't lie inside the temple.
C.To obey the government.
D.To do something to protect the temple.
【小題2】Why did the Seattle­based coffee chain have to move its outlet out of Beijing's Forbidden City?
A.Because the Seattle­based coffee chain was thought as an earlier “cultural invasion”.
B.Because it changed Chinese culture.
C.Because the Seattle­based coffee chain earned much more money than the temples.
D.Because the Seattle­based coffee chain closed the shops by itself.
【小題3】What's the best title of this passage?
A.Coffee shop's new outlet deletes the word “temple”.
B.Cultural invasion.
C.Starbucks chain invasion.
D.Seattle­based coffee chain's invasion.

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解

查看答案和解析>>

同步練習冊答案