Question

An ID card is the most important proof of identity for each person. It shows one’s name, date of birth, address, nationality, photo and ID number.

China’s top legislature (立法機關) added something new to the Resident Identity Card Law. It passed the suggestions of recording Chinese citizens’ fingerprints when they apply for or change ID cards.

Fingerprints would make it easier to recognize the people who own the cards. It can stop people from making fake ID cards.

Li Xiao’ou, a bank worker in Beijing, said fingerprint data will make bank business safer. “No two people have the same fingerprints,” he said. “The new card can better protect their private information. It will prevent their identity from being used by others when people want to do banking.”

As ID cards will contain more personal information, many people worry that some institutions (公共機構) may let their information out. The amended law tries to better protect it. Government offices and other public institutions, like banks and hospitals, could face a fine of 500,000 yuan if they give out citizens’ personal information.

1. From an ID card, we can tell the person’s following information EXCEPT ______.

A. his/her blood type B. his/her nationality

C. his/her age D. his/her address

2.What is the most important advantage of an ID card including fingerprints?

A. It is more beautiful.

B. It can’t be stolen.

C. It can be used for a long time.

D. It’s easier to recognize people.

3.The new ID card will make bank business safer because ______.

A. the bank worker can’t know the person’s information

B. the fingerprint data can protect people’s identity from being used by others

C. it includes many of the person’s clearer photos

D. with this card people don’t have to go to the bank to do business

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