研究人员试图通过开发新技术, 让老年人继续享受驾驶车辆带来的乐趣。

5. What is the purpose of the DriveLAB?

A. To explore new means of transport.

B. To design new types of cars.

C. To find out older drivers'problems.

D. To teach people traffic rules.

【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第一段中的句子. . . in order to understand the challenges faced by older drivers and to discover where the key stress points are可知, DriveLAB的目的是了解老年驾驶人员所面临的挑战和发现他们不想驾驶车辆的关键所在, 故答案为C。

6. Why is driving important for older people according to Phil Blythe?

A. It keeps them independent.

B. It helps them save time.

C. It builds up their strength.

D. It cures their mental illnesses.

【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第四段中的句子For many older people. . . driving is important for preserving their independence, giving them the freedom to get out and about without having to rely on others. 可知, 老年人开车的重要性在于能够保持独立性, 获得不依赖别人出行的自由, 故答案为A。

7. What do researchers hope to do for older drivers?

A. Improve their driving skills.

B. Develop driver-assist technologies.

C. Provide tips on repairing their cars.

D. Organize regular physical checkups.

【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第三、四段的内容可知, 研究人员正在开发一些车载技术帮助老年人继续驾车, 这些技术包括定制的导航技术custom-made navigation tools, 夜视系统night vision systems和智能速度适应器intelligent speed adaptations。故答案为B。

8. What is the best title for the text?

A. A New Model Electric Car

B. A Solution to Traffic Problem

C. Driving Services for Elders

D. Keeping Older Drivers on the Road

【解析】选D。主旨大意题。通读全文可知, 文章主要是关于针对老年人开车的问题, 研究人员试图开发出一些新技术, 以使老年人继续享受开车的乐趣, 故答案为D。

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