三、Reading Comprehension and Cloze Test：(20 分)
(一)Reading Comprehension：After reading the passage, choose the best
answer to each question.(10 分)
We have been cautioned that whether cell phone conversation is
simply small talk with our friends or the making of a complex
financial deal, when we are behind the wheel, it distracts us from the
business at hand. Researchers have found out exactly why. The brain
has limited capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, leading
to compromised processing of visual signals when engaged in a
conversation. With visual and auditory signals competing, a driver’s
ability to see and react to what’s ahead--even when gazing directly at
a car, sign or pedestrian--is diminished. This phenomenon of
“inattention blindness,” in which the brain doesn’t fully process what
the eyes are taking in, helps explain how cell phone conversations
distract drivers and contribute to an increasing number of accidents.
With over 330 million cell phone subscribers in the U.S., studies
indicate that a significant portion of them use their phones behind the
wheel. “Looking and seeing aren’t one and the same,” said University
of Utah psychologist David Strayer, who has spent five years
studying how the use of cellular phones affect driving. “Your eyes
being directed at something doesn’t mean you’re processing it.
Looking means paying attention. When you’re not attending to
driving, you’re more of a hazard.” With a conversation diverting their
attention from the road, drivers are unable to react quickly to sudden
events such as a child running into their path or a light change. The
damage occurs equally with handheld or hands-dree models. That
suggests the problem lies in the distraction of the conversation, not in
the holding of the phone.
1. What is the best title for this passage?
(A) The Hazards of Cell Phone Conversations While Driving
(B) The Benefits of Hands-Free Models in Driving Safety
(C) Exploring the Cognitive Impact of Multitasking While Driving
(D) The Role of Cell Phones in Car Accidents