Listen-this-way6-unit-2.doc

Unit two Part IICallersThe Worst Hazard on the Roads Arshizip into any little space/in between cars/save a few seconds/squeezing past every carHarrywinter/freezing rain/black ice/drifting snow/potholesBill rubbernecking/an accident/ everybody slow down/look /traffic slow to a crawl BQuestions1. When is the new seat belt law put into practice? / This Wednesday 2. Whom does the new law require to wear seat belts or to be in a child safety seat? / a. the driver of a car b. all passengers in the front seat c. children between four and sixteen d. children under four and weighing less than 40 pounds must be in a child safety seat 3. Whats the penalty for not wearing a seat belt? / $ 25 for adults and $48 for passengers under the age of 15.4. How many people died in traffic crashes last year in Maryland? / 298 5. Among those people who died last year, how many of them didnt wear seatbelts? / 1996. And how many of them could have lived if they had worn seat belt? /1107. How many people in Maryland use seat belts regularly? / About 70%.8. In Maryland, who are the least likely to wear seat belts?/ People between the ages of 18 and 29.9. In Maryland, who are most likely to wear seat belts? / People in their 30.10. According to Laura Lu Herman, if there are as many people in Maryland using seat belts as those in California, how many lives would be saved and how many injuries prevented every year?/ 50 lives would be saved and more than 2000 injuries prevented.11. According to research, how many traffic deaths and injuries happen within 25 miles of home and whats the average speed in these accidents?/ 75% happen within 25 miles of home and the average speed is less than 40 miles per hour.C. Major points Supporting details A. A new law in Maryland: itsillegal to play loud music in your car 1. music heard /50 feet away /too loud 2. penalty:a. pay a $50 fineb. appear in courtB. The opinion of a local judge: it makes no sense to appear in court for it old laws/against disturbing peace/enough/priorities not in the right place/ speeding /mail in the payment / car radio loud/ come to court/waste a lot of time C. John Morleys point of view: its a good law which will create safer roads and save lives strict about enforcing the law/radio loud/not safety/distraction/cant hear other cars/beach resorts/music screaming/no peaceand quiet / complain/annoying OutlinesI. Introduction- less tolerance for drunk drivers a new survey: harsher penalties/ drive/ alcohol or drugsII. Mothers Against Drunk Driving - the organization who does the survey A. founder: a woman / child killed/ drunk driver B. founding time: in 1980 C. general changes in American peoples attitudes toward drunk driving 1. in the past: a way of life and death in America 2. today: a socially unacceptable criminal act and a major public health and safety problem D. membership now: about 3 million E. main job: campaigns/ preventive education/tougher laws F. achievement: help reduce/ alcohol related fatalities III. Major difference in American peoples attitudes toward drunk driving A. more than half/ believe / penalties/ need to be tougher B. over 90 % favor/ mandatory anti-drunk driving component/ driver ed instruction/ longer jail terms/stiffer fines/ confiscate vehicles C. three fourths / support/ suspension / license/ decline/ sobriety test/ blood alcohol content/ above legal limit IV. MADDs future goal persuade governments / pass tougher laws/ deter drunk driving / educate the public E.its carrying capacity:2 adults/ 2 children/ a cargotest drive result: quiet/ enough pickupadjectives to describe it: small/ quiet / maneuverable/ smoothspeed70 km per hour price: $5000Why serious air pollution in Indian cities: heavy vehicle traffic/ po