【题目】Your next car could have two seats, three wheels — two in front and one in the back and a top speed of more than 100 miles per hour. Elio Motors plans to make such a tiny car named the Elio. Its two seats sit front and back instead of side by side. The driver is positioned in the center with the passenger directly behind.

The starting price for the car is just $6,800. It has only one door, on the left side, which cuts a few hundred dollars off the manufacturing costs. Having three wheels also makes it cheaper. It has air conditioning, power windows and door locks and an AM/FM radio. More features can be ordered through Elio's long list of suppliers. Elio will also sell the cars directly through its own stores and not through franchised dealers (特约经销商).

Paul Elio dreamed as a kid that he would one day own a car company called Elio Motors. In 2008, tired of high gas prices, he started working on a car that burns gas in a more effective way. Equally important to him was creating U.S. manufacturing jobs and making the car inexpensive enough to attract buyers who might otherwise be stuck in their old, unreliable cars. “Whatever matters to you, this can move the needle on it,” he said.

Already, more than 27,000 people have reserved (预订) one. Paul hopes to make 250,000 cars a year by 2016. So far, reservation holders are those who will use the Elio as a second or third car for work. Finally, though, he believes the car will interest high school and college students as well as used-car drivers who want something newer and more reliable.

1Which of the following shows the design of the Elio?

(○ = wheel, □ = seat)

A. B. C. D.

2Paragraph 2 shows that the Elio ________.

A. will be available in most stores B. is sold at affordable prices

C. has a fixed temperature D. does no harm to the environment

3The underlined words “move the needle” in Paragraph 3 probably mean “________”.

A. take a chance B. stand in the way C. break into pieces D. make a difference

4What would be the best title for the text?

A. The history of Elio Motors B. Cool car or stupid vehicle?

C. Paul Elio: a kid with big dreams D. What car to choose: new or used?

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With a registration fee of just $50 per child, children under the age of 12 can join Eagle Airways' FLY TO THE MOON CLUB as members. They can then enjoy the same benefits onboard Eagle Airways' newest Boeing-797 to any destination in the world!

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   A free * flight to any destination in Asia

   30% off any course at Tanya Language School

   20% off any purchase made at Ruby Bookstore

   A free notebook with every purchase above $50 at Starlight Stationery

   A free bowl of dessert for a family of four at Don's Diners with every set dinner ordered

   A birthday gift on your child's birthday

   A free album containing pictures taken during the journey

  All bookings made before 12 September will receive free travel insurance for the entire family! ** Insurance is issued by Live Life Insurance Group.

10% OFF ALL BOOKINGS for departures from 5 to 11 September 2015

  * Child must be accompanied by two paying adults.

  ** Terms and conditions apply.

1One of the benefits mentioned in the advertisement is ________.

A. a discount on any course at Tanya Language School

B. 30% off any book purchased at Ruby Bookstore

C. a free bowl of dessert at any restaurant at the airport

D. a free flight to any destination in the world

2Which of the following bookings may receive the most benefits?

A. Booking date Departure date

September 13 September 18

B. Booking date Departure date

September 2 September 12

C. Booking date Departure date

August 15 September 8

D. Booking date Departure date

August 16 September 4

3Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisement

A. Club members enjoy free travel insurance for any flight.

B. You need to pay $50 to sign up a child for the club.

C. The advertisement is intended for students of all ages.

D. Any child must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.

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