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*** Read the following passage , then answer the questions below - :
No doubt having a car has many advantages . Cars also have brought
about some problems such as accidents , parking and pollution . Scientists
always try hard to solve them .
Many studies have shown that it is better to wear your seat belt when you
are traveling in a car . Seat belts greatly reduce the risk of death or injury in
an accident . However many people still don't wear seat belts . Researchers
have found several reasons for this . Some people feel uncomfortable with the
seat belt . They are afraid of being trapped in the car in an accident . Others
don't think that the seat belt can protect them . they believe that people have
no power over their fate .
The idea of a small electric car isn't new . A number of different car
manufacturers already sell such cars . But now , a French company has
designed a very special kind of electric car . By pushing a button , you can
make it fold up . The back of the car folds into the car body . These cars were
designed mainly for use in cities . They have several advantages over regular
cars . Their small size makes them much easier to drive around busy narrow
streets . They are also much easier to park in city parking spaces .
Like other electric cars these cars don't pollute the air . This is an important
consideration these days when many cities have serious pollution problems .

A ) Answer the following questions - :
1- Why do some people not wear seat belts ?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
2- How do electric cars benefit environment ?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
3- What are the advantages of new folding – cars over regular ones ?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4- Do you think seat belt are useful ? Why ?
…………………………………………………………………………………………

B ) Choose the correct answer - :
5- Folding cars are ……………………………….
a- petrol – powered b- old fashioned c- electric d- battery – driven
6- The passage states that many people ………………………….
a- always wear seat belts b- are agreed about using seat belts
c- are convinced of using seat belts d- have great doubts about seat belts
7 - The underlined word ( risk ) in the second paragraph means ……………… ...........
a- danger b- crime c- event d- robbery

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