Inspecting a Used Car
练习题
问题1.According to the passage, in buying a second-hand vehicle it is most important to know
a）how long it has been used.
b）what color it is.
c）whether it has been in a collision.
d）whether it leaks oil.
second-hand 二手车
vehicle—车类交通工具（机动车）
most important: 排列次序
问题2.All of the following are mentioned as tricks which dishonest second-hand car dealers may play upon their customers EXCEPT
a）to re-paint the car
b）to roll back the odometer.
c）to replace the old pedal.
d）to disengage the odometer.
trick手段，伎俩
honest
dishonest不诚实的
deal—处理
dealer—车商，经销商
play a trick on sb. 在….上做把戏，戏弄某人
举例：只有一个没有在文中出现的。
问题3.“An independent technician” in the first sentence of the second paragraph means
a）a technician who checks a car free of charge.
b）a technician who learned his trade all by himself.
c）a technician who works for a particular car-dealer.
d）a technician who runs his own inspection service.
independent独立的
technician 技师
问题4.According to Bleakley, before buying a used car all the inspection work can
a）be done by a mechanic together with the dealer.
b）only be done by a qualified mechanic.
c）be done by the buyer himself.
d）be done by a qualified mechanic together with the buyer.
问题5.According to the passage, from which of the following can the buyer obtain reliable information of the previous owner?
a）The vehicle identification number.
b）The unbiased inspector.
c）The second-hand car dealer.
d）The Used Vehicle Information Package.
obtain=get
reliable可靠的
rely依赖，信赖
previous 之前的
问题1.According to the passage, in buying a second-hand vehicle it is most important to know
1.The scariest part of buying a used car is not being completely sure of what condition it"s in. A car that"s been in a major accident is always a bigger risk, but sellers often try to hide this information. Andrew Bleakley, evaluator-inspector, runs a mobile vehicle inspection service in Montreal. For about $80 he will perform a full, unbiased inspection on a used vehicle. In his 10years as a professional inspector, Bleakley has seen a lot. He warns, “Watch out for dealer demonstration vehicles which are used, not new. They may have been in a collision.”
scary恐怖的
scariest最恐怖的
always→总是
a bigger risk（the bigger risk than others）—the biggest risk
the bigger risk than sth.
a）how long it has been used.
b）what color it is.
c）whether it has been in a collision.
d）whether it leaks oil.
collision碰撞
答案：c
问题2.All of the following are mentioned as tricks which dishonest second-hand car dealers may play upon their customers EXCEPT
He adds that it is not uncommon in Ontario and Quebec especially for unscrupulous sellers to roll back the odometer or to even disengage it. Bleakley has special tools to check for this.
2.Bleakley always recommends hiring an independent technician to inspect the condition of a used car before you buy it. The problem is finding someone qualified to do the inspection, which he says generally doesn"t mean just any mechanic. A thorough mechanical inspection includes checking the compression, all major systems, including the engine, electrical and charging systems, transmission and drive line, fluids, brakes, suspension, and steering.
brake 刹车
a）to re-paint the car
b）to roll back the odometer.
c）to replace the old pedal.
d）to disengage the odometer.
pedal 踏板→paragraph. 5
assume
mean—意谓
5.Don"t assume that new-looking brake and accelerator pedals mean the car hasn"t been driven much. Resellers know people check these details and can buy new pads for around $6.
detail细节
pad
答案：a
问题3.“An independent technician” in the first sentence of the second paragraph means
2.Bleakley always recommends hiring an independent technician to inspect the condition of a used car before you buy it. The problem is finding someone qualified to do the inspection, which he says generally doesn"t mean just any mechanic. A thorough mechanical inspection includes checking the compression, all major systems, including the engine, electrical and charging systems, transmission and drive line, fluids, brakes, suspension, and steering. Essential, too, is an inspection of the car"s body and finally a road test. There are, however, a few things everyone can do before buying a used car:
be qualified to do 有资格做
mechanic机械师
Essential重要的，主要的
a）a technician who checks a car free of charge.
b）a technician who learned his trade all by himself.
c）a technician who works for a particular car-dealer.
d）a technician who runs his own inspection service.
free of charge 免费
hiring→hire雇佣
答案：d
3.Do a visual check of the car. Look at the right rear door hinges. If they are very worn, or the door doesn"t close well, the car may have been used as a taxi. Holes in the roof could mean the car was used for deliveries.
问题4.According to Bleakley, before buying a used car all the inspection work can
a）be done by a mechanic together with the dealer.
b）only be done by a qualified mechanic.
c）be done by the buyer himself.
d）be done by a qualified mechanic together with the buyer.
however, a few things everyone can do before buying a used car:
however，but 出现段未，引出新看法，新观点
答案：d
4.Check for oil leaks on the pavement. Note that leaks are not necessarily a significant problem－it depends on the cause.
5.Don"t assume that new-looking brake and accelerator pedals mean the car hasn"t been driven much. Resellers know people check these details and can buy new pads for around $6.
问题5.According to the passage, from which of the following can the buyer obtain reliable information of the previous owner?
6.Copy down the vehicle identification number （VIN）, a 17-character combination of numbers and letters, form the vehicle"s dashboard. In Ontario, ask the dealer or seller for the Used Vehicle Information Package. This gives details of previous owners, any out standing liens on the car, and the fair market value of the vehicle.
this（this/these/that） gives
this（this/these/that） 指代前一句话
package包
a）The vehicle identification number.
b）The unbiased inspector.
c）The second-hand car dealer.
d）The Used Vehicle Information Package.
答案：d
