however, statistics prove that women are in fact, safer drivers than men. for example, insurance rates for women are 20 percent than they are for men. another proof is that more accidents are caused by male drivers between the ages of 18 and 25 than by any other groups. also the greater percentage of accidents involving deaths is caused by men. although women are criticized for being too cautious, they are really just being safe drivers.
the reason for women divers' safer driving habits can perhaps be found in the differing attitudes of saxes toward automobiles as an extension of their egos. using it as a weapon when they feel particularly aggressive or using it as a status symbol.
in all, women are safer drivers because of their attitude . men can learn to become safe drivers if they adopt the attitude that an automobile is merely a convenience.
1. the text is about : a comparison between men and women drivers
2. in term of car accidents, the statistic proves that car accidents caused by : men are higher than those of women
3. which of the following you don't agree with about men drivers? they are safe and careful drivers.
4. we can understand from the text that: men underestimate women
5. ''men consider women drives incompetent, inattentive , and even dangerous behind the wheel. (paragraph 1) the underlined word means: careless
the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power
nuclear is generated by using uranium which is metal mined in various part of the world. the first nuclear chain reaction was produced on december 2, 1942, at the university of chicago. in 1951, the first experimental breeder reactor was built near idaho falls.
the first large scale of' nuclear power station was opened at calder hall in cumbria, england in 1956. the first large nuclear station in the united stated was completed in 1957, in shipping port near pittsburg.
some military ships and submarines have nuclear power plants for engine. nuclear power produces around 11 % of the world's energy needed, and produces huge amounts of energy. it causes no pollution as we would get when burning fossil fuels. if nuclear energy is fully developed, it could supply all the world's electricity for millions of years.
the advantages of a nuclear plant are as follows:
- it much less fuel than does a fossil fuel plant.
- it does not produce smoke and carbon dioxide, so it does not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
- it produces huge amounts of energy from a small amount of uranium.
- it produces a small amount of waste.
- it is reliable.
on the other hand, a nuclear power is very, very dangerous. the hot waste water from nuclear plant is dumped into lakes and streams. this can harm animals and plant that live at lower temperature. another problem involves disposal of fission products, the radioactive wastes produced by reactors. they must be sealed up and buried for many years to the radioactivity to die away. furthermore, although it is reliable, a lot of money has to be spent on safety, because if it does go wrong, a nuclear accident can be a major accident. people are increasingly concerned about this matter. in the 1990's, nuclear reactor was the fastest growing source of power in many parts of the world.
6. which of the following nuclear energy is riot beneficial to people? it produces radioactive wastes
7. the first large scale or nuclear power station was opened in: 1956
8. the purpose of the text above is: to inform the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy
9. which of the following is the most probable reason for refusing the establishment of a nuclear power plant? the radioactive wastes are very dangerous.
10. ''it causes no pollution as we would get when burning fossil fuels''. the underlined word means: contamination
career woman
in modern world, women have the benefit from wider chance of getting a career outside their household sphere. many women, however, have some difficulties deciding whether they will pursue a career or not. some of them stay at their offices, while at the same time they act as a housewives. but, the others choose to concentrate their attention to their household only.
being career women offers the advantages of a wider chance of self-actualization. they can widen their knowledge and develop their capacity. for example, many women do not know exactly what is their talent before they start a career. but then, after they have a career they know which field they can do best and which one they cannot. this will help them to refocus their life goal.
another big advantage is that they can help supporting their household's finance so that men do not become the single fighter in financing their families. for example, if a wife works, she can help her husband financing their children's educational budget, so that their children can have the best education.
being career women, significant disadvantages, too. they have more burdens in their life, as they have to manage their job as well as their household. for example, a female teacher has to prepare teaching material for tomorrow class while at the same time she has to think about how to handle her naughty son.
in addition, being career women can be risky for their household. for example, many women have to spend their time more in their career as it grows more challenging, so they have only limited time left for their family, resulting in their lack of care and attention for their husband and children. the extreme impact of this situation is the broken home.
in the end, the decision that each women makes will depend on their own personal values, as well as their readiness for talking on the considerable consequences of each choice.
11. how do we call the first paragraph? issue
12. what is the communicative purpose of the text? to present (at least) to point of view about an issue
13. which of the following statement is true? career women can widen their knowledge and develop their capacity.
14. being career women, on the other hand has some significant disadvantages, too. (paragraph 2). the word underlined word has the similar meaning to: on the contrary
15. ... i can drive, i often ask my brother to drive me to the city. = although
16. ''his two last musical shows were not professionally conducted.'' ''you're right; .... , he had contacted kris, a professional in the entertainment business, for his next show.'' = therefore
17. ''how were you doing in your exam?'' ''not very well ... i studied hard for it.'' = even though
18. .... andy seldom attends classes, he is always one of the best students in class. = although
19. the government is planning to liquidate several banks soon, .... very few people know which ones they are. = but
20. we were planning to open a new office in surabaya, .... the economic crisis forced us to postpone it. = but
21. all the members of the parliament applauded ... the president was walking to his seat. = so that
22. ... three people have died of cholera, the old people of the village refused to get an injection against it. = in spite of
23. smoking can be the cause of many illnesses and respiratory disorders; .... , it may harm non-smokers. = in addition
24. ''what did your father say when you told him you had lost all you money?' 'he was so angry .... he couldn't say anything.' = that
25. 'did he say anything to the police?' 'well .... he admitted breaking into the car, he denied sealing the tape. = even though
26. the expensive treatment had been well researched; however, .... = it was not vary effective
27. conditions in afghanistan after the civil war have grown so severe ... many refuges have risked death to escape. = when
28. ... the great inconvenience of travelling, many TV reports went to the flooded area for their reports. = despite & although
29. living alone can be difficult; .... , many single people prefer to live with their family. = therefore.
career woman
in modern world, women have the benefit from wider chance of getting a career outside their household sphere. many women, however, have some difficulties deciding whether they will pursue a career or not. some of them stay at their offices, while at the same time they act as a housewives. but, the others choose to concentrate their attention to their household only.
being career women offers the advantages of a wider chance of self-actualization. they can widen their knowledge and develop their capacity. for example, many women do not know exactly what is their talent before they start a career. but then, after they have a career they know which field they can do best and which one they cannot. this will help them to refocus their life goal.
another big advantage is that they can help supporting their household's finance so that men do not become the single fighter in financing their families. for example, if a wife works, she can help her husband financing their children's educational budget, so that their children can have the best education.
being career women, significant disadvantages, too. they have more burdens in their life, as they have to manage their job as well as their household. for example, a female teacher has to prepare teaching material for tomorrow class while at the same time she has to think about how to handle her naughty son.
in addition, being career women can be risky for their household. for example, many women have to spend their time more in their career as it grows more challenging, so they have only limited time left for their family, resulting in their lack of care and attention for their husband and children. the extreme impact of this situation is the broken home.
in the end, the decision that each women makes will depend on their own personal values, as well as their readiness for talking on the considerable consequences of each choice.
11. how do we call the first paragraph? issue
12. what is the communicative purpose of the text? to present (at least) to point of view about an issue
13. which of the following statement is true? career women can widen their knowledge and develop their capacity.
14. being career women, on the other hand has some significant disadvantages, too. (paragraph 2). the word underlined word has the similar meaning to: on the contrary
15. ... i can drive, i often ask my brother to drive me to the city. = although
16. ''his two last musical shows were not professionally conducted.'' ''you're right; .... , he had contacted kris, a professional in the entertainment business, for his next show.'' = therefore
17. ''how were you doing in your exam?'' ''not very well ... i studied hard for it.'' = even though
18. .... andy seldom attends classes, he is always one of the best students in class. = although
19. the government is planning to liquidate several banks soon, .... very few people know which ones they are. = but
20. we were planning to open a new office in surabaya, .... the economic crisis forced us to postpone it. = but
21. all the members of the parliament applauded ... the president was walking to his seat. = so that
22. ... three people have died of cholera, the old people of the village refused to get an injection against it. = in spite of
23. smoking can be the cause of many illnesses and respiratory disorders; .... , it may harm non-smokers. = in addition
24. ''what did your father say when you told him you had lost all you money?' 'he was so angry .... he couldn't say anything.' = that
25. 'did he say anything to the police?' 'well .... he admitted breaking into the car, he denied sealing the tape. = even though
26. the expensive treatment had been well researched; however, .... = it was not vary effective
27. conditions in afghanistan after the civil war have grown so severe ... many refuges have risked death to escape. = when
28. ... the great inconvenience of travelling, many TV reports went to the flooded area for their reports. = despite & although
29. living alone can be difficult; .... , many single people prefer to live with their family. = therefore.
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