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Every man dreams of having a good car. With luxury cars, like Bentley, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce, going into the world of SUVs, if you have deep pockets, you will be spoilt for choice.
◆Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
Using a new aerodynamic system allows it to set a car lap record of 6: 44 97 at Nurburgring, one of the longest and most challenging circuits in the world. Plus, carbon fiber can be seen everywhere, which makes the car strong and lightweight. There’re only 900 being built and you’11need to cough up $517, 770 to buy one.
◆Aston Martin DBX
The DBX is Aston Martin’s maiden SUV product. It features a choice of two gas engines—a 4.0-liter V8 from Mercedes and a 5.2-liter V12 from its own. The price is predicted to be around $250, 000.
◆Audi E-tron
Being an eco-friendly motoring. it is an all-electric SUV that makes up for its rather ordinary appearance with design, luxury and technology. At the front and back are electric motors which insure progress is rapid. In addition to plenty of storage space, the Audi E-tron provides side cameras instead of side mirrors and air suspension that adapts to the terrain (地 形). Hand over $74, 800 and it’s yours.
◆Tesla Roadster
Tesla Roadster will turn most heads, Zero to 60 in 1.9 seconds means it will leave most cars for dust. The top speed is 250 mph, which is also unheard of for most cars—let alone an a11-electric one. Having advanced autonomous driving systems and a huge touchscreen for surfing the Internet, it won’t make you regret for paying $200, 000.
1. What’s special about Lamborghini Aventador SVJ?
A. It offers two gas engines. B. It is an all-electric SUV.
C. It uses lightweight materials. D. It has the most challenging circuit.
2. Which car is suitable if you want one with adaptable air suspension?
A. Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. B. Aston Martin DBX.
C. Audi E-tron. D. Tesla Roadster
3. Which of the following does Tesla Roadster provide?
A. Self-driving systems. B. A gas-saving engine.
C. Side cameras. D. Much storage space.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四款豪华汽车的卖点以及价格。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由问题中的“Lamborghini Aventador SVJ”将答案定位在第一个小标题下。由段落中的“Plus，carbon fiber can be seen everywhere，which makes the car strong and lightweight．”可知，碳纤维是这种车使用的主要材料，这使得这种车很结实而且重量轻。
也就是说车使用的是轻型材料。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由第三个小标题下的“In addition to plenty of storage space, the Audi E-tron provides side cameras instead of side mirrors and air suspension that adapts to the terrain (地形)”可知，奥迪e-tron不仅有足够大的存储空间，还有侧边摄像机和适应地形的可调节的空气悬挂。且“air suspension”只在第三个小标题下出现，其它三个小标下均没有出现空气悬挂。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。细节理解题。由问题中的“Tesla Roadster”将答案定位在第四个小标题下。由本段中的“Having advanced autonomous driving systems and …”可知，特斯拉 Roadste 拥有高端的自动驾驶系统。故选A。
【点睛】应用文是高考中必考的文体。它与其他文章不同，应用文阅读主要考查学生快速提取信息的能力。也就是说考试时这三道小题花费时间不易过长。解这类题目第一步定位要准，第二步巧用排除法。例如本题中的第二题完全考查定位。第一题和第三题用排除法很快可以得到答案。同学们在做应用文时，不要被生僻单词难倒，很多时候应用文阅读只需要提取需要的信息，不需要全部翻译就可以做题。
