May 23-29, 2005

Carmakers shun hi-tech gizmos
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1. What is one problem with hi-tech devices in cars?
A. They never work.
B. They last forever.
C. They break down.
D. They cannot be replaced.

2. How do consumers feel about cars with lots of electronic equipment?
A. They love them.
B. They are happy to pay more.
C. They don't want to pay for them.
D. 1,They can never get enough of them.

3. What continues to be one advantage of new technology in cars?
A. It shows progress.
B. Cars use less fuel.
C. It adds value to a car.
D. It makes the driver look sophisticated.

4. What is important in devices that are put in cars?
A. Their colour.
B. They must be updated regularly.
C. You need to change the batteries regularly.
D. People must be sure that they can rely on them to work.

5. What might happen if a device works in an unexpected way?
A. It could explode.
B. The wheels might fall off.
C. The driver might get confused.
D. The car might drive to the wrong destination.


Synonyms: Which of the following words or phrases replace the ones from the passage best?
6. shun
A. want
B. avoid
C. improve
D. increase

7. gadget
  A. chip
B. motor
C. device
D. decoration

8. aid
A. help
B. cure
C. rescue
D. prevent

9. era
A. law
B. time
C. necessity
D. requirement

10. snazzy
A. new
B. cheap
C. showy
D. humble

 

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