What do you use to get around town? A car? A bike? Your feet ? perhaps you should try a segway!

The Segway is perfect for short journeys. It’s an electric vehicle that consists of a platform between two wheels, with a pole that connects the platform to the handlebars. To ride it , you step up onto the platform, and control the Segway by moving your body. Lean forwards to go faster, and back-wards to slow down.

On older models, direction was controlled by a twist grip(扭轉(zhuǎn)把手)on the left handlebar. This varies the speeds between the two motors, and a decrease in the speed of the left wheel would turn the Segway to the left . With newer models you simply lean to the left or right. Meanwhile, a gyroscope (陀螺儀)detects your movements and prevents the machine from falling over. The Segway has a maximum speed of 19 km per hour and a range of about 38 km. after that, you need to plug it and recharge the battery.

Segways are used for a variety of purposes. People with mobility problems can now enjoy walks in the country with their friends and family. Some golfers see them as an alternative to the golf cart . And dog owners now have an easier way to take the dog to the park. A few police forces use Segways, too. They allow officers to move quickly while maintaining contact with the public. They’re also becoming a common sight on airport . However, the most popular use is in tourism , particularly for city tours . Visit any major tourist city in summer, sit outside a cafe for a while and there’s a good chance you’ll see a group of tourists passing on Segways.

1.How do you turn to the left on a Segway of the new model?

A. Lean to the leftB. Adjust the twist grip

C. Press the left bar D. Control the gyroscope

2.How far can you travel on a Segway at most?

A. Less than 19 kmB. About 19 km

C. About 38 km D. Over 45 km

3.The Segway is most commonly used by .

A. familiesB. golfers

C. policeD. tourists

4.Which of the following correctly shows the order in which information about the Segway is provided?

A. Introduction→Ways of application→ structure→Principle of operation

B. Introduction→ Principle of operation→Structure →Ways of application

C. Introduction → Structure → Principle of operation →ways of application

D. Structure→ Introduction→Principle of operation→Ways of application

5.Which of the following pictures shows the Segways being used?

 

1.A

2.C

3.D

4.C

5.B

【解析】

試題分析:本文章向讀者介紹了一種新型的交通運(yùn)輸方式segway。

1.With newer models you simply lean to the left or right. 可知A 正確

2.The Segway has a maximum speed of 19 km per hour and a range of about 38 km. 可知Segway 最多能跑38 km。故C正確

3.However, the most popular use is in tourism , particularly for city tours . 可知D正確

4.Segway這個(gè)新型交通工具,接著介紹了它的構(gòu)造,然后介紹了它的操作原理,最后介紹了其使用范圍。故C正確

5.Segway構(gòu)造的描述,B正確

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