Advanced English Reading and Comprehension

80 practice makes perfect Advanced English Reading and Comprehension

8. “On the other hand, the Union of Concerned Scientists maintains that it would take 1,440
   EVs to produce the CO 2 emitted by one conventional automobile.”

Now, scan other reading texts for facts and igures, and apply what you have learned in this exercise

to restate them.

Critical thinking

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EXERCISE

Making evaluationsParagraph 6 of the reading text states that many of the

people, or lessors, who leased the EV1 would have bought one. Indicate which of the

following statements would have been a reason to buy (✓) or not to buy (X) an EV1.

Give reasons to support your answers.

1. The EV1 was cute and stylish.


2. The EV1 was diferent from other cars.


3. The EV1 drove and handled well.


4. The EV1 was environmentally friendly.


5. The EV1 was safe, reliable, and cheaper to run.


6. The lessors were rich and could aford the price.


7. The lessors preferred a small car.


8. The lessors didn’t have to do a lot of long-distance driving.

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EXERCISE

Making a caseFor each of the following types of cars, list the pros and cons

regarding the car’s popularity ten years from now.

Type of car Pros Cons

Gasoline-powered