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Comprehension reading

Exercise 1. Read the articles using a dictionary and write an annotation.

Text A. Queensland Transport Chooses Unisys Facial Imaging Solution for Australia's First Biometric Drivers License

Queensland Transport has selected Unisys Australia to provide facial image processing technology and services for Queensland's new digital driver license. The digital license is designed to significantly improve security for over three million of the state's license holders, streamline administration of the licensing system, and reduce identity fraud. Under the five-year contract, Unisys will provide facial recognition software, facial image capture devices, case management software, and associated services. The smartcard licenses will be introduced in a rolling program as existing laminated licenses expire and are renewed. As Queensland driver licenses are valid for up to five years, it will take approximately five years for digital licenses to be rolled out to all license holders.

"We have used the laminated license design in Queensland for over 20 years. The new digital license will deliver a more secure form of driver license documentation for Queenslanders as it is harder to forge or alter. As a result it will help reduce the risk of identity theft to Queensland license holders and give them greater confidence that their personal license information is being kept secure. It will also enable Queensland Transport to deliver services in a more convenient manner as license holders will be able to use a card reader or the Queensland Transport website to view, update, and transact on their license and registration themselves," said Land, Transport and Safety Executive Director, Judy Oswin.

Text B. No Pass No Drive Law to begin Statewide on August 1, 2007

The No Pass / No Drive Law is now in effect. The law states that all students ages 16 or 17 can be denied a driver’s license or have a license revoked for academic deficiency. The statute only affects drivers who obtain a permit or license after August 1, 2007. A student is considered academically deficient when he or she has not passed at least four courses or the equivalent of four courses in the previous semester, has accumulated 9 or more unexcused absences, or has dropped out of school. When applying for a permit at the circuit clerk’s office, students will be required to present a School Compliance Verification Form obtained from the student's school district of residence. If a student becomes academically deficient, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be notified by the school, and that student’s license will then be revoked. Students may reapply for a license once compliance is met. The original No Pass / No Drive Law (HB-43) was enacted in 1990. In 2003, the law was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. In 2007, a new version was created that expanded the application of the measure statewide and to all students. The new No Pass / No Drive Law will affect students in public and private schools as well as students being schooled at home.


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