【正确答案】Over the past 100 years, few inventions have changed the world as much as automobiles or computers. Automobiles, be they cars or buses, are regarded as one of the greatest modern conveniences in our daily life. However, these advantages come at a cost. To start with, we can hear about road accidents each day and it is estimated that these accidents annually cause casualties of about one million people worldwide. Automobiles are posing a serious threat to human lives despite their benefit to us. Secondly, the exhaust of oil-running automobiles contributes to the emission of greenhouse gases that aggravate global warming. Residents in Beijing can neither fail to notice the deteriorating air pollution nor escape the smothering smog. We are inclined to associate smog with the multitude of automobiles on the streets. Next, more people are becoming overweight or obese for lack of physical exercise. Our excessive dependence on cars or buses has deprived us of the opportunity for a walk or cycling. However, it is agreed that there are more advantages than disadvantages to automobiles. What counts is to become aware of the problems and try to minimize the disadvantages of automobiles. Cutting down on driving and devoting more time to physical exercise can help.

【答案解析】令人遗憾的是，许多学生匆忙之中把automobiles理解为“手机”，结果损失不少分数。