QUESTIONS 1-5

1.

Drunken driving has become a major problem in America because...

A.     most Americans are heavy drinkers.
B.     Americans are now less shocked by road accidents.
C.     accidents attract so much publicity.
D.     drinking is a socially accepted habit in America.

2.

Why has public opinion regarding drunken driving changed?

A.     Detailed statistics are now available.
B.     The news media have highlighted the problem.
C.     Judges are giving more severe sentences.
D.     Drivers are more conscious of their image.

3.

Statistics issued in New Jersey suggested that...

A.     many drivers were not of legal age.
B.     young drivers were often bad drivers.
C.     the level of drinking increased in the 1960s.
D.     the legal drinking age should be raised.

4.

Laws recently introduced in some states have...

A.     reduced the number of convictions.
B.     resulted in fewer serious accidents.
C.     prevented bars from serving drunken customers.
D.     specified the amount drivers can drink.

5.

 Why is the problem of drinking and driving difficult to solve?