题目内容
What do you use to get around town? A car? A bike? Your feet ? perhaps you should try a segway!
The Segway is perfect for short journeys. It’s an electric vehicle that consists of a platform between two wheels, with a pole that connects the platform to the handlebars. To ride it , you step up onto the platform, and control the Segway by moving your body. Lean forwards to go faster, and back-wards to slow down.
On older models, direction was controlled by a twist grip（扭转把手）on the left handlebar. This varies the speeds between the two motors, and a decrease in the speed of the left wheel would turn the Segway to the left . With newer models you simply lean to the left or right. Meanwhile, a gyroscope （陀螺仪）detects your movements and prevents the machine from falling over. The Segway has a maximum speed of 19 km per hour and a range of about 38 km. after that, you need to plug it and recharge the battery.
Segways are used for a variety of purposes. People with mobility problems can now enjoy walks in the country with their friends and family. Some golfers see them as an alternative to the golf cart . And dog owners now have an easier way to take the dog to the park. A few police forces use Segways, too. They allow officers to move quickly while maintaining contact with the public. They’re also becoming a common sight on airport . However, the most popular use is in tourism , particularly for city tours . Visit any major tourist city in summer, sit outside a cafe for a while and there’s a good chance you’ll see a group of tourists passing on Segways.
1.How do you turn to the left on a Segway of the new model?
A. Lean to the leftB. Adjust the twist grip
C. Press the left bar D. Control the gyroscope
2.How far can you travel on a Segway at most?
A. Less than 19 kmB. About 19 km
C. About 38 km D. Over 45 km
3.The Segway is most commonly used by .
A. familiesB. golfers
C. policeD. tourists
4.Which of the following correctly shows the order in which information about the Segway is provided?
A. Introduction→Ways of application→ structure→Principle of operation
B. Introduction→ Principle of operation→Structure →Ways of application
C. Introduction → Structure → Principle of operation →ways of application
D. Structure→ Introduction→Principle of operation→Ways of application
5.Which of the following pictures shows the Segways being used?
1.A
2.C
3.D
4.C
5.B
【解析】
试题分析：本文章向读者介绍了一种新型的交通运输方式segway。
1.With newer models you simply lean to the left or right. 可知A 正确
2.The Segway has a maximum speed of 19 km per hour and a range of about 38 km. 可知Segway 最多能跑38 km。故C正确
3.However, the most popular use is in tourism , particularly for city tours . 可知D正确
4.Segway这个新型交通工具，接着介绍了它的构造，然后介绍了它的操作原理，最后介绍了其使用范围。故C正确
5.Segway构造的描述，B正确
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