Question

On October 11, NASCAR announced the car of tomorrow after a seven-year design program. People used to believe that science would promise a future of endless spare time and very cheap electricity. Nowadays the scientists’ predictions are a great deal less optimistic: the world is challenged by climate change and decreasing resources.

In fact, the car of tomorrow is a symbol of hope. The emission of carbon dioxide has contributed to global warming, but the car producers are waking up to their responsibilities. Investment in new technology to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental damage is not only improving the car industry’s act but also setting an example to other industries.

It is said that most cars of today run about 15 percent efficiency, which does highlight the potential for improvement. Get it right, and we could continue to enjoy the freedom that comes with owning a car, without the worries.

Of course, many advances have already been made. There’s evidence that the public is eager to buy cleaner and greener cars. And with petrol prices increasing there is no doubt that the cars with economical, efficient engines are going to be in great demand.

The good news is that we can all drive the car of tomorrow today, without having to worry about the purchase cost. By choosing our holiday hired cars wisely we can cut down on our fuel costs and experience an eco-friendly drive. Hire a green car and you’ll make a difference to the environment.

Designers will always enjoy catching our imagination with “concept cars” that look more like miniature(微型) spaceships than anything you see on the highway. Whether these creations will eventually become family cars remains to be seen. However, for the moment, there’s no doubt at all what the car of tomorrow will be, and it’s here today: something familiar and friendly that does its job with considerably less trouble and much greater efficiency than the car of yesterday.

1.The writer of the text intends to ________.

A. suggest B. inform C. approve D. instruct

2.According to the text, people’s present worry about developing the car industry is that ________.

A. the production is beyond its need

B. it’s not environmentally friendly

C. the competition is very fierce

D. the economic situation affects it a lot

3.It can be learned from the fourth paragraph that ________.

A. fewer cars will be produced in the future

B. new cars cost less to maintain

C. cleaner and greener cars are in great demand

D. no measures have been taken to improve car quality

4.What is the author’s attitude towards the cars of tomorrow?

A.Indifferent. B. Negative.

C. Doubtful. D. Supportive.

Answer 1

1.B

2.B

3.C

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：这是一篇议论文。作者就汽车产业面临的问题以及未来发展方向阐述了自己的看法。

1. 写作意图题。根据文章第一段第一句“On October 11, NASCAR announced the car of tomorrow after a seven-year design program”可知作者向读者分享了一则汽车行业的最新消息，然后就此阐述了自己的观点。故选B。

2. 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“ the world is challenged by climate change and decreasing resources”可知汽车产业发展面临节能环保问题。故选B。

3. 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“There’s evidence that the public is eager to buy cleaner and greener cars”可知大众非常愿意购买绿色环保车。因此，绿色环保车很有市场前景。故选C。

4. 观点态度题。根据文章第二段“the car producers are waking up to their responsibilities”，第四段“Of course, many advances have already been made”以及文章最后一段内容可知作者对未来的汽车以及汽车产业是支持的态度。故选D。

考点：考查科普环保类短文阅读