Self-driving cars are no longer just an idea from science fiction. They are becoming real, and they bring both excitement and discussion. Many people are asking: will they make our lives better or cause new problems?

One good thing about these cars is that they can help people who find it hard to move around. For example, older adults and people with special needs may travel more easily without asking others to drive them. These cars can also be built with helpful designs, such as ramps (斜坡) for wheelchairs. This gives more people the freedom to go out on their own. Such technology provides new ways for everyone to enjoy life and keep in touch with others.

Another plus is that self-driving cars might help reduce traffic in large cities. These smart cars can “talk” to each other and to traffic systems to find the best way to go. As a result, roads can be used in a better way. Besides, if fewer people own their own cars, we will need less space for parking. That extra space could be used for parks or bike paths, making cities greener and more pleasant.

However, some people worry about safety. Although self-driving cars are built to be very safe, they may make errors in difficult conditions — like at sunrise, sunset, or when turning. They do not think like humans or use instinct to make quick choices in danger. So even though the technology is getting better, it is not completely perfect yet.

There are also worries about privacy and safety online. Because these cars use software and the internet, someone might hack into them. If hackers take control, accidents could happen. Also, these cars have cameras and sensors that gather a lot of data. If this information is not kept safe, it could be misused and harm people’s privacy.

In the years ahead, we will need more study and testing to make self-driving cars safer and more useful. Everyone should think about both the good sides and the difficulties that this new technology may bring.

1.1. Whom is self-driving especially beneficial to?

A Elderly individuals.

B Tech developers.

C Traffic police.

D Car mechanics.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。第二段明确指出，自动驾驶汽车对老年人（older adults）和有特殊需求的人特别有益，帮助他们更独立地出行。故选A。

2.2. How can self-driving help end traffic jams?

A By reducing car speed.

B By communicating between vehicles.

C By building more roads.

D By limiting car ownership.

解析：选B。B 推理判断题。第三段提到，自动驾驶汽车通过相互“通信”（talk）并与交通系统协作，优化路线，从而更高效地使用道路，减少拥堵。故选B。

3.3. Some people concern that self-driving may ______.

A cost too much

B increase pollution

C become too slow

D lack safety and privacy

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。第四、五段讨论了人们对安全和隐私的担忧，包括自动驾驶汽车在复杂路况下的判断失误以及黑客攻击和数据泄露的风险。故选D。

4.4. What’s the author’s attitude towards self-driving?

A Fully supportive.

B Strongly opposed.

C Cautiously optimistic.

D Completely indifferent.

解析：选C。C 推理判断题。作者在文中既介绍了自动驾驶的优点（帮助特殊群体、缓解交通），也指出了其挑战（安全、隐私问题），最后强调需要更多研究使其更安全实用，由此可推知，作者的态度是“谨慎乐观的”。故选C。