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A team of researchers from Oxford University in Britain had demonstrated a self-driving car that is obviously different from such cars being tested by Audi, Ford, etc. It’s much cheaper because it’s based on off-the-shelf (现成的) technology wired and controlled by an ordinary iPad. Instead of using GPS to understand where it is and where it needs to go, the car learns routes when a person is driving, and then asks after it’s got it down，if the driver would like the computer to take over.
It’s a radical(激进的) idea, and one that deserves attention, because as time passes it’s becoming clear that people believe computers would be better drivers. It had been proven that computers are able to react more quickly to driving conditions, make smarter decisions, don’t take risks, and don’t make mistakes in focusing. They don’t drink, which means accidents due to drunk driving could be reduced dramatically if the computer could take over when someone needs to get home from the bar. And the team says drivers don’t need their cars to know everything about every road, condition or possible danger. Instead, they just need to know how to get from one point to another, and to do a good job of it when asked.
To that end, the researchers have added cameras, lasers and of course, a central computer to process information and a simple interface (接口), which for now means a regular iPad. In practice, they would learn how to get to and from places that the driver frequents, such as their work place of grocery store. Once it has it down, the computer asks the driver if they’d like a rest, if so, they simply tap the iPad, and the car takes over.
It’s very neat and simple, and doesn’t require nearly the same degree of gadgetry (小机件) as those being tested by other car companies. The researchers say people might be able to get the total price of the system below a hundred dollars. And of course, the iPad can be lifted out and carried away for other purposes when not being used as a driver assist.
32. How are the cars tested by Oxford University different from others?
A. They depend on GPS to understand the location.
B. They depend on the technology available at a low cost
C. They should develop a good relationship with their owners
D. They should remember the places that their owners frequently go.
33. Computers are believed to be better drivers mainly because ____________.
A. they seldom make mistakes in focusing
B. they get more skilful in avoiding dangers
C. they can react more quickly and make better decisions
D. they are more familiar with every road they go
34. We can infer from the text that the iPad _______________.
     A. acts as a surface for drivers to connect with gadgetry inside
     B. has replaced cameras, lasers, and a central computer 高考英语模拟试题库  http://www.17xuexiba.com/yy/