American public and private agencies spend millions of dollars annually attempting to persuade citizens to drink alcohol only in “moderate” amounts or not at all, particularly when operating a motor vehicle. Studies indicate that this propaganda and advertising approach is almost totally ineffective. Alcohol consumption continues to rise nationally, and alcohol-related traffic deaths, especially for teenage drivers, have increased. In contrast to the American approach, Norway has severe, but meaningful, penalties for driving while drunk. These include periods of compulsory public work (picking up trash along highways), mandatory jail sentences that do not interfere with one’s work (a member of the Norwegian royal family will be equally punished if guilty). As a result, many Norwegians use taxis or the drivers not drinking when spending a night on the town. 【題組】49 The example of Norwegians using taxis or the drivers not drinking is used to illustrate the fact that
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(A) underage drinking in Norway is controlled (B) underage drinking in Norway is excessive
(C) Norway’s penalties deter drunk driving (D)Norway’s penalties do not cut down on drinking
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