The Future Transportation: Selection Test

The Future Transportation

Selection Test: Unit 1, Week 6

Read each item below carefully and choose the correct answer.

#1-8

Multiple Choice

One. Which word has almost the same meaning as the word data?

• answer

• facts

• guess

• question

Multiple Choice

Two. Which word has almost the same meaning as the word drawbacks?

• bonuses

• disadvantages

• reasons

• supporters

Multiple Choice

Three. Which word means " the process of drawing conclusions from facts?"

• analysis

• counterpoint

• data

• reasoning

Multiple Choice

Four. What does the word advance mean?

• to ask for help

• to move forward

• to loan something

Multiple Choice

Five. What does the word access mean?

• to get something

• to ask a question

• to need something

• to follow directions

Multiple Choice

Six. Which word has almost the same meaning as the word cite?

• ask

• listen

• mention

• question

Multiple Choice

Seven. Which word means " opposing viewpoint?"

• counterpoint

• data

• drawbacks

• reasoning

Multiple Choice

Eight. Which does the word analysis mean?

• opposing viewpoint

• drawing conclusions from facts

• careful examination of something

• making something more difficult or unpleasant.

Comprehension

Questions #1-5

Multiple Choice

One. What is the main argument of the authors?

• The author of " Autos Advance" argues that public transportation is better form a transportation for the future and the author of " The Rail Way" thinks that cars are better.

• The author of " Autos Advance" argues that the driveless car is the vehicle of the future and the author of " The Rail Way" thinks that high-speed trains are the future of transportation

• 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.

• 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.

Multiple Choice

Four.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

Multiple Choice

Five. What factors is a drawback to high-speed trains?

• cost

• development

• pollution

• speed

Multiple Choice

Two. 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.

Multiple Choice

Three. 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