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| New York State has passed the USA's first state law banning (禁止) motorists talking on cell phones. The ban will begin on November l, although drivers caught using cell phones will be given only warnings during the first month. First-time violators (违法者) will face a $100 fine. A second-time call for a $200 fine and every violation after that will cost $500. At least a dozen localities have established (制定) bans, starting in 1999; and 40 states have had bans proposed but not passed. At least 23 countries, including Great Britain, Italy, Israel and Japan, ban drivers from using cell phones. There are about 115 million cell phones in use in the United States and more than 6 million in New York State. "To think that I'm not going to use the cell phone when at the same time I can still use my laptop (手提电脑), I can still read a paper, and I can still change my pants while driving at 65 mph. I think there's just something wrong," an official said. Other critics (批评) noted other things like eating, drinking coffee and doing make-up while driving. They suggested that the ban include a broader range of things. |
| 1. What does the underlined word "warning" mean? |
| A. A word that tells you not to do it again. B. A textbook that talks about the law. C. A lesson. D. A $100 fine. |
| 2. How much fine will a cell phone user receive if he has been caught using it four times while driving after November? |
| A. $500. B. $1000. C. $1200. D. $1300. |
| 3. We can infer from this passage that _____. |
| A. some developed countries forbid drivers using cell phones. B. the ban has been put into effect in most states in the U. S. C. more people in the U. S. are against the ban. D. over fifty localities or states ban drivers from using cell phones. |