閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。
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The ebike has gained increasing popularity among people, even the King being spotted riding one. According to the market research company Mintel, sales of the ebikes have almost become three times more than the past five years. While ebikes have become increasingly common, they are still undoubtedly expensive. You can pick up a perfectly sufficient push-bike for £300, but most ebikes cost nearly £2,000. Now, Cycling Electric, designed to help consumers choose an ebike, offers the following recommendations.
Best folding bike: Carbo Model X
Price: £2,799|Weight:13.3kg
Range: up to 34 miles
This is one of the most convenient bikes, from a little-known label. The lightweight Carbo X is the perfect example of convenience thanks to its carbon frame and belt drive, instead of a metal bike chain. This makes it lighter and less likely to get messy than an electric Brompton, with its more traditional, oil y chain.
Most fashionable: Temple Cycles Classic
Price: from £2,995|Weight: 19 kg
Range: up to 74 miles
This Bristol-based brand is known for its elegant push-bikes, which are hand-built in the city.This is its electric version. It’s a very smooth and functional option and not too heavy. Temples have fewer proprietary (品牌專賣的) parts and so are serviceable in any bike shop. Fashionable as they may be, the VanMoofs and the Cowboys can be a bit more complex to get back-up and service.
The money-no-object option: Riese & Müller Nevo4 GT Vario GX
Price: £5 380|Weight:28.4kg
Range: up to 93 miles
This is a prime example of the attention to de tail delivering a high-quality experience in functionality, comfort and practicality—if you can afford it. It is able to handle 25 kg of luggage in a pannier, powerful road lights and a beautifully smooth motor.
1. What is special about the Temples compared with other fashionable ebikes?
A. Their weight is much lighter. B. They are more functional.
C. They are more comfortable. D. Their service is more accessible.
2. Which will be chosen by those caring about excellent experiences?
A. Carbo Model X. B. Riese & Müller Nevo4 GT Vario GX.
C. Temple Cycles Classic. D. The VanMoofs and the Cowboys.
3. Where can we possibly find this text?
A. A feature story. B. A consumer guide.
C. A market research report. D. An official document.
【答案】1. D2. B3. B
【解析】
【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇應(yīng)用文，主要介紹的是Cycling Electric推薦的三款電動自行車。
【1題詳解】
細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Most fashionable: Temple Cycles Classic部分的“Temples have fewer proprietary (品牌專賣的) parts and so are serviceable in any bike shop. Fashionable as they may be, the VanMoofs and the Cowboys can be a bit more complex to get back-up and service.(Temples的專用部件較少，因此在任何自行車商店都可以維修。盡管VanMoofs和Cowboys可能很時髦，但要獲得支持和服務(wù)可能會有點復(fù)雜。)”可知，Temples比其他時尚的電動自行車品牌的特別之處在于它們更容易獲得服務(wù)。故選D。
【2題詳解】
細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)The money-no-object option: Riese & Müller Nevo4 GT Vario GX部分的“This is a prime example of the attention to detail delivering a high-quality experience in functionality, comfort and practicality— if you can afford it.(如果你能負擔(dān)得起的話，這是一個注重細節(jié)，在功能、舒適和實用性方面提供高質(zhì)量體驗的典型例子。)”可知，最關(guān)心良好的體驗的消費者會選擇Riese & Müller Nevo4 GT Vario GX。故選B。
【3題詳解】
推理判斷題。通讀全文，尤其是第一段的“Now, Cycling Electric, designed to help consumers choose an ebike, offers the following recommendations.(現(xiàn)在，旨在幫助消費者選擇電動自行車的Cycling Electric提供了以下建議。)”可知，主要介紹的是Cycling Electric推薦的三款電動自行車，因此很可能是來自于一個消費者指南。故選B。
