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Reading Comprehension 7. I can’t predict his behavior.
a I don’t know how he will behave in the future.

A Read the article below. b I can’t explain why he behaved in this way.

8. Everyone likes him. In addition, he is very smart.
CAR 2 GO a He is popular because he is smart.
CAR2GO
b He is both popular and smart.

9. The test will begin at 10:00. Meanwhile, I can study.

I Owning a car can be a serious headache. Insurance, once-a-year testing, endless searches a I will use the time I have before the test to study.
for parking, and keeping the car clean, are just some of the difficulties that car owners face. But b I wish I had more time to study before the test.
a new company called CAR2GO is now offering drivers a creative solution. With CAR2GO,
instead of owning a car, people can share cars with others.
C Complete the following sentences using the Vocabulary in A. Write the answers in
the puzzle below.
5 II CAR2GO drivers can take a car for a drive whenever they wish, whether they are
invited to a wedding, want to buy furniture or have an important meeting to get to. Whatever 1. It’s ... to ask the neighbors to be quiet, but I have to do it.
the reason for the drive, a CAR2GO car is always available and ready to drive. And, since 2. We don’t have time for this project. ... , it’s too expensive.
CAR2GO has hundreds of cars parked all over Israel’s major cities, there is always a car in a 3. My bus won’t be here for at least 20 minutes. ... , I’ll go buy a bottle of water.
convenient location for members to take when they need one.
4. Don’t ... this book yet. You might need it again.

10 III Anyone over the age of 21 can become a member of CAR2GO. The company gives every 5. She was weak and tired for a long time because of her ... .
new member a smart card, which can unlock any CAR2GO car door. That way, whenever 6. No one can … what will happen next year.
drivers decide that they want a car, they simply call the company to reserve one. Then all they
need to do is unlock the car with their smart card, get into the driver’s seat and drive away! Of 7. What is the ... of that tool?
course, members need to remember to return the car to the parking spot where they found it, 8. The ... in India gives free lunch to all schoolchildren.

15 so that the next CAR2GO member who reserves the car can use it. 9. The ... city was without electricity.

IV CAR2GO members all over Israel have great things to say about the company. “I’m 1.
so glad that I joined CAR2GO,” says Daniel Bluth. “They make everything simple. I can
refuel at any Sonol gas station, and CAR2GO pays the bill.” Gad Hopner, another member, 2.
says, “It’s great that I can choose the type of car that’s best for each situation. There are 3.

20 small cars that are easier to park, larger cars, and even vans, which are great for family
trips.” 4.

V Payment for CAR2GO’s wonderful service is simple. Each family pays a small amount 5.
for membership every month. Besides that, members pay for every hour that they have the 6.
car, and for every kilometer that they travel in the car. “It’s often much cheaper than taking

25 a taxi!” says member Jacob Jordan. “I wonder how I ever managed without CAR2GO!” 7.
8.

9.

Bats are visitors.
You are going to read about the bats in Bateman’s Bay.

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