1. Reading
I. Read the text answer True or False.
Road Rage
Some people get angry when they drive.There are many reasons why they
get angry on the road. people mainly get angry due to social or life problems
that they have. Traffic jams, too many cars and speed influence this problem
as well. Experts call this anger 'road rage'. Road rage is dangerous because
angry drivers frequently drive carelessly and often cause accidents. According
to the American Automobile Association, cases of 'road rage' have been
increasing by 7% per year since 1990. An Australian study estimates that
about half of all traffic accidents in Australia are caused by road rage. Angry
drivers are rude and hostile and never care about other drivers. They drive
very fest, play loud music, over-use the horn, and often shout at other
drivers. What can we do to avoid road rage? Street expert Dr. John Larson
says that we need to create a relaxing and comfortable environment in our
car. For example, we can play relaxing music with a beat slower than our
heartbeat. Driving should be seen as a cooperative activity. When you behave
cooperatively, you get repaid in kind and you will move through traffic with
amazing ease. If you notice any signs of aggressive driving, stay away and
contact the traffic police. This way you save not only your own life but the
lives of other people too.
1. People get angry because of the street caused by social or life problems. T F
2. The volume and speed of traffic doesn't influence this problem much. T F
3. Angry drivers frequently drive caregully and help other drivers. T F
4. An Australian study estimates that all traffic accidents in Australia are caused by
road rage. T F
5. Angry drivers use the horn unnecessarily. T F
6. In order to avoid this problem we should create a relaxed environment in our
cars. T F
7. Driving is worse as a cooperative activity. T F
8. If you see aggressive driving, do not contact the traffic police, just drive away.
T F