練習題　　問題1.According to the passage, in buying a second-hand vehicle it is most important to know　　a）how long it has been used.　　b）what color it is.　　c）whether it has been in a collision.　　d）whether it leaks oil.　　second-hand 二手車　　vehicle車類交通工具（機動車）　　most important: 排列次序　　問題2.All of the following are mentioned as tricks which dishonest second-hand car dealers may play upon their customers EXCEPT　　a）to re-paint the car　　b）to roll back the odometer.　　c）to replace the old pedal.　　d）to disengage the odometer.　　trick手段，伎倆　　honest　　dishonest不誠實的　　deal處理　　dealer車商，經銷商　　play a trick on sb. 在.上做把戲，戲弄某人　　舉例：只有一個沒有在文中出現的。　　問題3.An independent technician in the first sentence of the second paragraph means　　a）a technician who checks a car free of charge.　　b）a technician who learned his trade all by himself.　　c）a technician who works for a particular car-dealer.　　d）a technician who runs his own inspection service.　　independent獨立的　　technician 技師　　問題4.According to Bleakley, before buying a used car all the inspection work can　　a）be done by a mechanic together with the dealer.　　b）only be done by a qualified mechanic.　　c）be done by the buyer himself.　　d）be done by a qualified mechanic together with the buyer.　　問題5.According to the passage, from which of the following can the buyer obtain reliable information of the previous owner?　　a）The vehicle identification number.　　b）The unbiased inspector.　　c）The second-hand car dealer.　　d）The Used Vehicle Information Package.　　obtain=get　　reliable可靠的　　rely依賴，信賴　　previous 之前的　　問題1.According to the passage, in buying a second-hand vehicle it is most important to know　　The scariest part of buying a used car is not being completely sure of what condition its in. A car thats been in a major accident is always a bigger risk, but sellers often try to hide this information. Andrew Bleakley, evaluator-inspector, runs a mobile vehicle inspection service in Montreal. For about $80 he will perform a full, unbiased inspection on a used vehicle. In his 10years as a professional inspector, Bleakley has seen a lot. He warns, Watch out for dealer demonstration vehicles which are used, not new. They may have been in a collision.　　scary恐怖的　　scariest最恐怖的　　always總是　　a bigger risk（the bigger risk than others）the biggest risk　　the bigger risk than sth.　　a）how long it has been used.　　b）what color it is.　　c）whether it has been in a collision.　　d）whether it leaks oil.　　collision碰撞　　答案：c　　問題2.All of the following are mentioned as tricks which dishonest second-hand car dealers may play upon their customers EXCEPT　　He adds that it is not uncommon in Ontario and Quebec especially for unscrupulous sellers to roll back the odometer or to even disengage it. Bleakley has special tools to check for this.　　2.Bleakley always recommends hiring an independent technician to inspect the condition of a used car before you buy it. The problem is finding someone qualified to do the inspection, which he says generally doesnt mean just any mechanic. A thorough mechanical inspection includes checking the compression, all major systems, including the engine, electrical and charging systems, transmission and drive line, fluids, brakes, suspension, and steering.　　brake 剎車　　a）to re-paint the car　　b）to roll back the odometer.　　c）to replace the old pedal.　　d）to disengage the odometer.　　pedal 踏板paragraph. 5　　assume　　mean意謂　　5.Dont assume that new-looking brake and accelerator pedals mean the car hasnt been driven much. Resellers know people check these details and can buy new pads for around $6.　　detail細節　　pad　　答案：a　　問題3.An independent technician in the first sentence of the second paragraph means　　2.Bleakley always recommends hiring an independent technician to inspect the condition of a used car before you buy it. The problem is finding someone qualified to do the inspection, which he says generally doesnt mean just any mechanic. A thorough mechanical inspection includes checking the compression, all major systems, including the engine, electrical and charging systems, transmission and drive line, fluids, brakes, suspension, and steering. Essential, too, is an inspection of the cars body and finally a road test. There are, however, a few things everyone can do before buying a used car:　　be qualified to do 有資格做　　mechanic機械師　　Essential重要的，主要的　　a）a technician who checks a car free of charge.　　b）a technician who learned his trade all by himself.　　c）a technician who works for a particular car-dealer.　　d）a technician who runs his own inspection service.　　free of charge 免費　　hiringhire雇傭　　答案：d　　3.Do a visual check of the car. Look at the right rear door hinges. If they are very worn, or the door doesnt close well, the car may have been used as a taxi. Holes in the roof could mean the car was used for deliveries.　　問題4.According to Bleakley, before buying a used car all the inspection work can　　a）be done by a mechanic together with the dealer.　　b）only be done by a qualified mechanic.　　c）be done by the buyer himself.　　d）be done by a qualified mechanic together with the buyer.　　however, a few things everyone can do before buying a used car:　　however，but 出現段未，引出新看法，新觀點　　答案：d　　4.Check for oil leaks on the pavement. Note that leaks are not necessarily a significant problem－it depends on the cause.　　5.Dont assume that new-looking brake and accelerator pedals mean the car hasnt been driven much. Resellers know people check these details and can buy new pads for around $6.　　問題5.According to the passage, from which of the following can the buyer obtain reliable information of the previous owner?　　6.Copy down the vehicle identification number （VIN）, a 17-character combination of numbers and letters, form the vehicles dashboard. In Ontario, ask the dealer or seller for the Used Vehicle Information Package. This gives details of previous owners, any out standing liens on the car, and the fair market value of the vehicle.　　this（thisthesethat） gives　　this（thisthesethat） 指代前一句話　　package包　　a）The vehicle identification number.　　b）The unbiased inspector.　　c）The second-hand car dealer.　　d）The Used Vehicle Information Package.　　答案：d

　　練習題　　問題1.According to the passage, in buying a second-hand vehicle it is most important to know　　a）how long it has been used.　　b）what color it is.　　c）whether it has been in a collision.　　d）whether it leaks oil.　　second-hand 二手車　　vehicle車類交通工具（機動車）　　most important: 排列次序　　問題2.All of the following are mentioned as tricks which dishonest second-hand car dealers may play upon their customers EXCEPT　　a）to re-paint the car　　b）to roll back the odometer.　　c）to replace the old pedal.　　d）to disengage the odometer.　　trick手段，伎倆　　honest　　dishonest不誠實的　　deal處理　　dealer車商，經銷商　　play a trick on sb. 在.上做把戲，戲弄某人　　舉例：只有一個沒有在文中出現的。　　問題3.An independent technician in the first sentence of the second paragraph means　　a）a technician who checks a car free of charge.　　b）a technician who learned his trade all by himself.　　c）a technician who works for a particular car-dealer.　　d）a technician who runs his own inspection service.　　independent獨立的　　technician 技師　　問題4.According to Bleakley, before buying a used car all the inspection work can　　a）be done by a mechanic together with the dealer.　　b）only be done by a qualified mechanic.　　c）be done by the buyer himself.　　d）be done by a qualified mechanic together with the buyer.　　問題5.According to the passage, from which of the following can the buyer obtain reliable information of the previous owner?　　a）The vehicle identification number.　　b）The unbiased inspector.　　c）The second-hand car dealer.　　d）The Used Vehicle Information Package.　　obtain=get　　reliable可靠的　　rely依賴，信賴　　previous 之前的　　問題1.According to the passage, in buying a second-hand vehicle it is most important to know　　The scariest part of buying a used car is not being completely sure of what condition its in. A car thats been in a major accident is always a bigger risk, but sellers often try to hide this information. Andrew Bleakley, evaluator-inspector, runs a mobile vehicle inspection service in Montreal. For about $80 he will perform a full, unbiased inspection on a used vehicle. In his 10years as a professional inspector, Bleakley has seen a lot. He warns, Watch out for dealer demonstration vehicles which are used, not new. They may have been in a collision.　　scary恐怖的　　scariest最恐怖的　　always總是　　a bigger risk（the bigger risk than others）the biggest risk　　the bigger risk than sth.　　a）how long it has been used.　　b）what color it is.　　c）whether it has been in a collision.　　d）whether it leaks oil.　　collision碰撞　　答案：c　　問題2.All of the following are mentioned as tricks which dishonest second-hand car dealers may play upon their customers EXCEPT　　He adds that it is not uncommon in Ontario and Quebec especially for unscrupulous sellers to roll back the odometer or to even disengage it. Bleakley has special tools to check for this.　　2.Bleakley always recommends hiring an independent technician to inspect the condition of a used car before you buy it. The problem is finding someone qualified to do the inspection, which he says generally doesnt mean just any mechanic. A thorough mechanical inspection includes checking the compression, all major systems, including the engine, electrical and charging systems, transmission and drive line, fluids, brakes, suspension, and steering.　　brake 剎車　　a）to re-paint the car　　b）to roll back the odometer.　　c）to replace the old pedal.　　d）to disengage the odometer.　　pedal 踏板paragraph. 5　　assume　　mean意謂　　5.Dont assume that new-looking brake and accelerator pedals mean the car hasnt been driven much. Resellers know people check these details and can buy new pads for around $6.　　detail細節　　pad　　答案：a　　問題3.An independent technician in the first sentence of the second paragraph means　　2.Bleakley always recommends hiring an independent technician to inspect the condition of a used car before you buy it. The problem is finding someone qualified to do the inspection, which he says generally doesnt mean just any mechanic. A thorough mechanical inspection includes checking the compression, all major systems, including the engine, electrical and charging systems, transmission and drive line, fluids, brakes, suspension, and steering. Essential, too, is an inspection of the cars body and finally a road test. There are, however, a few things everyone can do before buying a used car:　　be qualified to do 有資格做　　mechanic機械師　　Essential重要的，主要的　　a）a technician who checks a car free of charge.　　b）a technician who learned his trade all by himself.　　c）a technician who works for a particular car-dealer.　　d）a technician who runs his own inspection service.　　free of charge 免費　　hiringhire雇傭　　答案：d　　3.Do a visual check of the car. Look at the right rear door hinges. If they are very worn, or the door doesnt close well, the car may have been used as a taxi. Holes in the roof could mean the car was used for deliveries.　　問題4.According to Bleakley, before buying a used car all the inspection work can　　a）be done by a mechanic together with the dealer.　　b）only be done by a qualified mechanic.　　c）be done by the buyer himself.　　d）be done by a qualified mechanic together with the buyer.　　however, a few things everyone can do before buying a used car:　　however，but 出現段未，引出新看法，新觀點　　答案：d　　4.Check for oil leaks on the pavement. Note that leaks are not necessarily a significant problem－it depends on the cause.　　5.Dont assume that new-looking brake and accelerator pedals mean the car hasnt been driven much. Resellers know people check these details and can buy new pads for around $6.　　問題5.According to the passage, from which of the following can the buyer obtain reliable information of the previous owner?　　6.Copy down the vehicle identification number （VIN）, a 17-character combination of numbers and letters, form the vehicles dashboard. In Ontario, ask the dealer or seller for the Used Vehicle Information Package. This gives details of previous owners, any out standing liens on the car, and the fair market value of the vehicle.　　this（thisthesethat） gives　　this（thisthesethat） 指代前一句話　　package包　　a）The vehicle identification number.　　b）The unbiased inspector.　　c）The second-hand car dealer.　　d）The Used Vehicle Information Package.　　答案：d