Vocabulary
Which word has almost the same meaning as the word data ?
answer
facts
guess
question
facts
Which word has almost the same meaning as the word cite?
ask
listen
mention
question
mention
What is the main argument of each of the authors?
A) The author of “Autos Advance” argues that public transportation is a better form of transportation for the future and the author of “The Rail Way” thinks that cars are better.
B) The author of “Autos Advance” argues that the driverless car is the vehicle of the future and the author of “The Rail Way” thinks that high-speed trains are the future of transportation.
C) The author of “Autos Advance” argues that cars are much more fuel-efficient than before, and the author of “The Rail Way” believes that public transportation will reduce air pollution.
D) The author of “Autos Advance” argues that cars are a better form of transportation and the author of “The Rail Way” thinks that public transportation is better.
D) The author of “Autos Advance” argues that cars are a better form of transportation and the author of “The Rail Way” thinks that public transportation is better.
What does the word advance mean ?
to ask for help
to move forward
to loan something
to search for something
to move forward
Which word means “opposing viewpoint”?
counterpoint
data
drawbacks
reasoning
counterpoint
What is the main idea of the section “Going Green”?
Electric cars emit no carbon dioxide.
Today’s cars are more fuel-efficient than ever.
Electric cars use less energy than regular cars.
Public transportation uses less fuel per person than a car.
Today’s cars are more fuel-efficient than ever.
Which word means “the process of drawing conclusions from facts”?
analysis
counterpoint
data
reasoning
reasoning
What does the word analysis mean?
opposing viewpoint
drawing conclusions from facts
careful examination of something
making something more difficult or unpleasant
careful examination of something
According to the article “The Rail Way,” how does public transportation help the environment?
It produces less pollution.
It costs less than cars.
It encourages recycling.
It saves water.
It produces less pollution.
Which word has almost the same meaning as the word drawbacks?
bonuses
disadvantages
reasons
supporters
disadvantages
According to the article “Autos Advance,” what has the potential to make driving safer and easier?
electric cars
driverless cars
high-speed trains
public transportation
driverless cars
What does the word access mean?
to get something
to ask a question
to need something
to follow directions
to get something
Which factor is a drawback to high-speed trains?
cost
development
pollution
speed
cost