Federal regulators Wednesday approved a plan to create a nationwide emergency alert(警报)system using text messages delivered to cell phones.
Text messages have exploded in popularity in recent years,particularly among young people.The wireless industry’s trade association, CTIA,estimates(估计)more than 48 billion text messages are sent each month.
The plan comes from the Warning Alert and Response Network Act,a 2006 federal law that requires improvement to the nation's emergency alert system.The act tasked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with coming up with new ways to alert the public about emergencies.
“The ability to deliver accurate and timely warnings.and alerts through cell phones and other mobile services is an important next step in our efforts to help ensure that the American public.has the information they need to take action to protect themselves and their families before, and during,disasters and other emergencies. ”FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said following approval of the plan.
Participation in the alert system by carriers—telecommunications companies is voluntary, but it has received solid support from the wireless industry.
The program would be optional for cell phone users. They also may not be charged for receiving alerts.
There would be three different types of messages,according to the rules.
The first would be a national alert from the president,likely involving a terrorist attack or natural disaster.The second would involve “approaching threats,”which could include natural disasters like hurricanes or storms or even university shootings. The third would be reserved for child abduction(绑架)emergencies,or so-called Amber Alerts.
The service could be in place by 2010.
1. What is the purpose of the approved plan?
A.To warn people of emergencies via messages. |
B.To popularize the use of cell phones. |
C.To estimate the monthly number of messages. |
D.To promote the wireless industry. |
2. The improvement to the present system is in the charge of ________.
A.CTIA |
B.the Warning Alert and Response Network |
C.FCC |
D.federal regulators |
3. The carriers' participation in the system is determined by ________.
A.the US federal government |
B.mobile phone users |
C.the carriers themselves |
D.the law of the United States |
4.. Which of the following is true of cell phone users?
A.They must accept the alert service. |
B.They may enjoy the alert service for free. |
C.They must send the alerts to others |
D.They may choose the types of messages |
5.. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A,Cell Phone Alerts Protecting Students
B. Cell Phone Alerts by Wireless Industry
C. Cell Phone Alefts of National Disasters
D. Cell Phone Alerts Coming Soon
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
At the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, the favorite team in the four-man canoe race was the United States team. One member of that team was a young man by the name of Bill Havens.
As the time for the Olympics 36 it became clear that Bill’s wife would give birth to their first child about the time that the U.S. team would be 37 in the Paris games. In 1924 there were no jet airliners from Paris to the United States, only 38 ocean-going ships. And so Bill found himself in a 39 . Should he go to Paris and 40 not being at his wife’s side when their baby was born? Or should he 41 from the team and remain with his family?
Bill’s wife 42 that he go to Paris. 43 , competing in the Olympics was his life long 44 . But Bill felt 45 and, after much 46 searching decided to withdraw from the competition and remain home, where he could 47 his wife when the child arrived.
As it 48 , the United States four-man canoe team won the gold medal in Paris. And Bill’s wife was 49 in giving birth to their child. She was so late, 50 , that Bill could have competed in the event and returned home in time to be with her when she gave birth.
People said, “What a shame.” But Bill said he had no 51 . For the rest of his life, he believed he had made the 52 decision. Bill Havens knew what was most 53 to him. Not everybody figures that out. And he acted on what he believed was best. 54 everybody has the strength of character to say no to something he or she truly wants in order to say yes to something that truly 55 . But for Bill, it was the only way to peace; the only way to no regrets.
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