高中英语语法填空:短文题型能力练习 Test 15

What about teen deaths due to erratic behavior? Statistics tell us that traffic crashes are the number one killer of young people, 　61　 (account) for thirty-five percent of deaths in ages 15 to 20. Speeding is 　62　 (responsibility) for twenty-five percent of the traffic deaths in this age group. Remember that vehicular speed is not your personal power, it is a machine power. Don't confuse the two. Actually, the test of your power is to keep it within the 　63　 (legal) speed. It is much more difficult to keep it within the legal speed limits than it is to let it fly. Parents, remember your child has watched your driving habits for years before he or she sits in the driver's seat. Be a model of safe driving for your child and apologize for the past indiscreet driving, 　64　 any.

Alcohol often plays a major role in fatal car crashes for fifteen to twenty-year olds. Drinking drivers under age twenty-one are involved 　65　 fatal crashes at more than twice the rate of drivers, twenty-one and over. Note that the practice of using a designated driver has reduced the rate of 　66　 (drink) driving deaths on American roads by twenty-five percent. Have a non-drinking designated driver this season or, still better, volunteer to be one yourself for people you care about.

Young adults and teenagers also face significant depression. Some episodes of depression 　67　 (last), on average, nine months, 　68　 is equal to one whole school year. Some remain depressed most of the time.　Seven to nine percent of students make a suicidal attempt. Only one of two depressed children gets help. The good news is that eighty-five percent of children who get help get better in just a short time. Tell someone about your mood, feelings or thoughts that are bothering you. Get help. Proper treatment of 　69　 (depress) may once again restore grades, relationships, and 　70　 all, the joy of life.