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B
In the face of rising gas costs, many consumers are beginning to consider the choice of a hybrid vehicle--one which operates on both gas and electricity. All of the models of hybrid car will save money, but are they really effective when all of the costs of maintenance and other considerations are included in? First of all, consider the cost of buying a hybrid vehicle. Depending on the model, hybrid vehicles can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000 more than the traditional models. However, some say that as the hybrid cars become increasingly more available as a reflection of demand, the prices can be expected to drop, making them more cost effective when it comes to the initial investment. Also important to keep in mind is the fact that the hybrid cars have a much more specialized system than the standard vehicle, and will therefore require more specialized workers to repair them when they break down. It seems as though, at least for the time being, the purchase of a hybrid vehicle for the average consumer may not be the best choice when it comes to saving money. It is important to keep several things in mind, however, when considering purchasing a hybrid model. Many consumers are choosing to purchase these cars because they represent a significant development in terms of environmental concerns over standard models. They also mean that as a whole, Western nations will become less dependent on oil as the only means of power. Finally, it is necessary to remember that the hybrid car is a very new technology. Developed only within the last few years, the technology is still in the starting stage, where costs will continue to be high. As time passes, the development of the hybrid technology will begin to push prices down to the point where hybrids are more competitive with the traditionally fueled models of the past. We can infer from the passage that _ in the future. A) the traditional cars will gradually disappear B) the hybrid vehicles will gradually disappear C) the cost of hybrid cars will be more reasonable D) the hybrid technology will bring oil prices down
C
Q: A wood fire can be handy when you ' re camping. You can roast marshmallows or stay warm, for example. Forest fires that rage out of control, however, are a big problem. Wildfires cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damage every year. And the amount of destruction has grown over the last 2 decades,especially in the western United States. To understand better why the northern Rocky Mountains region has been hit especially hard by wildfires, scientists from the University of Arizona in Tucson looked at weather, snow, and fire records from 1970 to 2003. Their study showed that, between 1987 and 2003, fires burned an area 6. 5 times larger than the area burned between 1970 and 1986. The fire season also started earlier-, and its average length increased by 78 days. Warmer spring and summer temperatures appear to be part of the explanation for this change. The average temperature in the study's more recent period was 0.871 higher than it was in the earlier period. And this trend is likely to continue. Experts predict that average summer temperatures may rise between 23/4 and 53/4 by the year 2050 in western North America. Hie timing of snowmelt appears to be another cause of the fire boom. When snow melts early in the season,forests become drier through the summer and catch fire and burn more easily. Western snow packs now typically melt a week to a month earlier than they did 50 years ago, according to recent studies. Some people have blamed the growing fire risk on policies that allow bush and branches to build up on forest floors. But clearing bush by itself won' t help much if changes in climate are largely responsible for increasingly severe forest fires. Clearing bush will help control the increasingly severe forest fires. What is the main idea the author aims to express in the passage? A) The damages caused by wildfires. B) The results of a study on wild fires. C) The causes of fires in the United States. D) The changes in climate in the western United States.
A: B
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Earthquakes are common in nature and make sounds below the Earth's surface thousands of times a day. But most are too weak to feel and big earthquakes are less common. Here are some things to do to prepare for an earthquake and what to do once the ground starts shaking. Preparation Tips * Have a plan for an earthquake. *Consult a professional to learn how to make your home sturdier, such as fixing bookcases to the wall, using strong locks on cupboards , and fixing the water heater to the war firmly. *Locate a place in each room of the house that you can go to if an earthquake happens. It should be a place where nothing is likely to fall on you. *Keep some canned food, an up-to-date first aid box, 3 gallons(11.4 liters) of water per person. * Know how to turn off your gas and water mains. If Shaking Begins *Drop down; take cover under a desk or table and hold on. *Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it's safe to leave. *Stay away from bookcases or furniture that can fall on you. *Stay away from windows. *If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow. * If you are outdoors, find a clear place away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground. * If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place. Stay in the car until the shaking stops. What would be the best title for the passage? A) Earthquake safety tips. B) Earthquakes in nature. C) Save your life. D) Secrets about earthquakes.
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A