Federal regulators Wednesday approved a plan to create a nationwide emergence 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 improvements 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.
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

Federal regulators Wednesday approved a plan to create a nationwide emergence 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 improvements 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.
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

The government issued a warning to local companies that all waste must be disposed of （） or they will face heavy fines.

A:corrects B:correcting C:correction D:correctly

A great many creatures have what are called warning colours, that is to say, the colouration warns every creature that the animal in question is dangerous. The skunk(臭鼬) is one of the best (1) of this, with his brilliant black and white fur. He walks (2) even in broad daylight and shows no (3) when he sees you. He heavily (4) his feet and puts his (5) up in the air, daring you not to come (6) closer. And if you don’t take (7) of the warning he will spray you with his evil-smelling (8) , and noanimal that has been (9) by a skunk will let it happen (10) In the Reptile House at a zoo you will probably find a case (11) of small tree frogs. Now, a great (12) of creatures like to eat frogs, and so some frogs as a (13) can ooze out a substance on their skin (14) makes them taste horrible. These frogs are generally banded (15) bright warning colours, like orange, red, yellow and bright green. This, of course, makes them (16) like brightly-coloured sweets, and rather good to (17) but the birds and animals in the forest have learnt (18) bitter experience that these frogs are the (19) that tastes the worst, and so they leave them (20)

Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C, and D on ANSWER SHEET 1.6（）

A:creature B:thing C:example D:warning

Section Ⅰ Use of English Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points) A great many creatures have what are called warning colours, that is to say, the colouration warns every creature that the animal in question is dangerous. The skunk(臭鼬) is one of the best (1) of this, with his brilliant black and white fur. He walks (2) even in broad daylight and shows no (3) when he sees you. He heavily (4) his feet and puts his (5) up in the air, daring you not to come (6) closer. And if you don’t take (7) of the warning he will spray you with his evil-smelling (8) , and noanimal that has been (9) by a skunk will let it happen (10) In the Reptile House at a zoo you will probably find a case (11) of small tree frogs. Now, a great (12) of creatures like to eat frogs, and so some frogs as a (13) can ooze out a substance on their skin (14) makes them taste horrible. These frogs are generally banded (15) bright warning colours, like orange, red, yellow and bright green. This, of course, makes them (16) like brightly-coloured sweets, and rather good to (17) but the birds and animals in the forest have learnt (18) bitter experience that these frogs are the (19) that tastes the worst, and so they leave them (20)

Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.8（）

A:creature B:thing C:example D:warning

You’re alone, driving on a deserted stretch of highway. Suddenly you are enclosed by clouds of smoke and steam as the engine-temperature light flashes its red warning. You pull over to the slow lane and switch on the four-way emergency flashers. Then what Should you keep on rolling or get off the road as fast as you can safely do soKnowing what is happening and what to do in a car emergency can save time, money, worry--even your life.So learning how to check your car will help you handle some common car emergencies.
The engine’s bearings must constantly be lubricated (使润滑) by oil that circulates under pressure. When the oil pressure drops too low, the engine begins to self-destruct. The red oil-pressure warning light flashes on. Listen for any knocking, and sign of serious trouble. If the warning light flashes only at highway speeds and goes out at low speeds or while the engine idles, chances are’ the engine is just slightly low on oil. If the light goes on at idle, but goes out when you accelerate, drive slowly to the repair shop. It is a matter of minutes after oil pressure drops that serious engine damage occurs. You could destroy the engine.
The engine temperature warning light signals that the engine is running hotter than normal. Switching on your heater at the first sign of overheating may help delay a boilover--by drawing off some of the excess heat. Reducing speed may also help. If the light goes out, proceed to the nearest service station for help. If too much coolant has been lost, the engine will boil over, surrounding the engine with steam. If this happens, pull completely off the road, stop and wait. Don’t rush out and open the hood (发动机翼) in the steam. Wait until the vapor goes away and the engine metal cools. But remember that this can take a few hours on a hot summer day.

How do you know that the oil pressure is a bit low（）

A:The warning light flashes only when the car runs at fast speed. B:The warning light flashes only when the car is slowing down. C:The warning light flashes continuously. D:The warning light flashes when the engine idles.

What does the sentence "Quite a warning!' in the third paragraph mean

A:It is really a good way to warn. B:It is truly giving advice. C:What a notice! D:Warning people to be careful.

A task for future scientists is to find out how an animal receives a warning signal.

A:A．

Right ?

B:B．

Wrong ?

C:C．

Not mentioned