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when i was growing up, 16 was always a magical age, a symbol of maturity, responsibility and of course more independence and ***. i sat through the hours of driver’s ed classes eager to get out on the road. i couldn’t wait to get my driver’s license.
but it’s a different story for today’s teens. in january, the u.s. department transportation released 2012 data that showed only 30.7 percent of u.s. teens got their license at age 16, twenty years before, that number was almost 45 percent.
there are numbers of reasons for the fall – off. the growing responsibilities like paying for insurance and high gas prices discourage teens from getting behind the wheel. plus, many teens today are so busy with homework, endless hours of activities and part-time jobs, that finding the time for driver’s ed classes may be more difficult that ever.
in addition, many states have raised the driving age, or restricted when teens can drive and who they can have in the car. parents may also be making their own personal restrictions until they feel their teens are responsible enough to drive safely.
driving is part of the american culture, but it’s not the central focus like it was 25 years ago. they have so many other things to do now. one of the more interesting factors delaying teens driving might be the change of their social life. today, teens need to look no further than face book or other social networking sites to connect with their friends. there is simply less need, maybe less desire, to be able to grab the keys and go.
michelle wei got her license as a senior in high school because her digital social life made it easy not to drive. “if i couldn’t get a ride to see my friend who lives a town over,” the 19-year-old said, “i could talk on im or skype.”
research has shown that these online relationships can lead to higher quality friendships, so it isn’t necessarily a bad thing. however, it’s important to find a balance. if old face-to-face friendships are good, why not drive to find them?
小题1:we can infer from the first paragraph that _______ .

a．driver’s ed classes allowed teens to know what maturity was

b．getting a driving license at 16 was a must for american teens

c．16 was considered an age when one could get his driver’s license

d．teens could drive on the road without taking driver’s ed classes

小题2:what does the passage mainly talk about?

a．desire to drive on the road declines among american teens.

b．getting a license costs much more than ever before.

c．social networking sites are changing the life of american teens.

d．american teens are becoming more responsible than ever.

小题3:michelle’s wei’s example is used to explain ________.

a．why american teens are crazy about digital social life

b．what social networking websites are bringing to american teens

c．to what degree the internet is affecting the american car culture

d．what the internet does to help teens to get a driving license

小题4: the last paragraph is reminding the readers that _______ .

a．the internet has a bad effect on the teen’s social life

b．teens should keep a balance in choosing their lifestyle

c．actual contacts can be replaced by talking on line

d．face-to-face friendship is always the best choice

It will bring you into _____magical world and make your dream come true if you are traveling through _____space.

A．a; the

B．/ ; /

C．a; /

D．the; /

B
Magical Accommodations in the Heart of the Disneyland Resort
Almost as long as The Happiest Place on Earth has been drawing guests from around the world, the 990room Disneyland Hotel has been keeping the magic going with its first-class accommodations, entertainment, shops and exceptional recreational opportunities. Cool off at the Never Land Pool, themed after the Disney animated classic “Peter Pan”. Dine at one of the award-winning restaurants or at the wacky Goofy’s Kitchen.
Shop for unique Disney items at Disney’s Fantasia Shop. With all the fun and excitement going on at the Disneyland Hotel, it’s no wonder your Disney Character pals are always dropping by to visit!
The original Disney hotel has the feeling of magic wherever you turn. The fun and fantasy here will leave you with sweet dreams that always end happily ever after. Conveniently located close to the Downtown Disney District, 990 rooms in three high-rise towers, Disney touches are everywhere, like the oversized Sorcerer’s Hat and the Never Land themed pool, Stet-of-the-are business center and conference facilities unrivaled by many Anaheim hotels, imaginative environments, attention to detail and Disney-quality service.
45．This passage may most probably be _____.
A．an ad for a hotel B．an introduction to Disney land
C．a tour guide to an adventure land D．a letter from a customer
46．The underlined word unrivaled in the last paragraph probably means _____.
A．suspected B．unmatched C．discovered D．disliked
47．You may have dinner at _______.
A．Fantasia Shop B．Never Land Pool
C．Goofy’s Kitchen D．Sorcerer’s Hat
48．The Happiest Place on Earth in the first paragraph refers to ______.
A．Disneyland Resort B．Disney hotel C．Anaheim hotels D．Downtown Disney

Witches（巫婆）are said to _______ magical powers to communicate with gods who are ______ of everything on the earth.

A．possess; in possession	B．own; in the possession
C．have; in the possession	D．be; in possession