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Choosing a new car is always about weighing your
options. You have to consider your budget, the
purpose of buying one, the type and the
features. There are many different types of cars
available and this may confuse you as to which
to buy. One of the latest types of car is the
hybrid car which is referred to as the 'car of
the era'. There are many unique features that
make the hybrid car different from the
conventional
car. Because of its
uniqueness, the hybrid car is now growing in
popularity. Many people are considering getting
rid of their conventional car in favour of a
hybrid car due to its several advantages. The
main advantage is fuel
consumption. Hybrid cars consume fuel
efficiently because it has two engines. It has a
traditional petrol engine and an electric motor
and batteries. They
work together to cut down on fuel consumption.
The combination of these two engines allows a
hybrid car to save about 30 miles a gallon. It
saves fuel because the petrol engine will
automatically shut off when the car stops and it
will only turn on when you step on the
accelerator pedal. So the rising price of fuel
will not affect you much if you are driving a
hybrid car.
Since the hybrid car uses petrol and
batteries as its sources of power, it uses less
petrol than the conventional car. Therefore
hybrid cars emit
lower toxic emissions as compared to
conventional petrol-powered cars since less
gasoline is being burned. So,
it causes
less pollution and as less carbon dioxide is
released into the atmosphere. It is very
important for you to know that for every
kilometre you drive a conventional car, carbon
dioxide is released into the air building up
greenhouse gasses which contribute to air
pollution. So by driving a hybrid vehicle, you
will reduce the emission of carbon dioxide into
the atmosphere.
However, side by side with the advantages are
drawbacks.
One is its
price. Hybrid cars are more expensive than
conventional cars because of the price of the
expensive battery installed in the car. The
battery may last for several years but to
replace it will cost you several thousand
ringgit which is equivalent to buying a used
car. Thus hybrid cars are only for those who can
afford them.
In short, the benefits of the hybrid car are
that it consumes less petrol and protects the
environment. However,
it is more expensive than the
conventional car. Thus hybrid car producers
should now work to reduce the cost of production
to make it affordable to everyone. If
everybody drives a hybrid car, we will have a
greener earth. |
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What do the following words or phrases refer to in
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its ( paragraph I ) |
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They ( paragraph II ) |
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it ( paragraph III ) |
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its ( paragraph IV ) |
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it ( paragraph V ) |
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Using contextual clues, find a word with the same
meaning as the following words from the passage. |
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conventional ( paragraph I ) |
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consumption ( paragraph II ) |
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emit ( paragraph III ) |
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drawbacks ( paragraph IV ) |
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Answer the questions below based on the passage. |
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What are some points that one should consider before
buying a new car ? |
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How do hybrid cars reduce fuel consumption ? |
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What is the main idea of paragraph IV ? |
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Why is it said that driving conventional cars increases
pollution ? |
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What does the author mean when he says, 'If everybody
drives a hybrid car, we will have a greener earth" |
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In your opinion, should people be encouraged to buy
hybrid cars ? |
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hybrid cars' |
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the traditional petrol engine and an electric motor and
batteries |
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lower toxic emissions |
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drawbacks /disadvantages |
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hybrid cars |
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traditional |
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release / produce / give out |
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disadvantages |
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Consider our budget, the purpose of buying a car, and the types and
features of the car. |
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They have two engines which are a traditional petrol engine and an
electric motor with batteries. |
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Hybrid cars are more expensive than conventional cars. |
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More carbon dioxide will be released into the air, building up
greenhouse gases. |
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If everybody drives a hybrid car, air pollution can be reduced |
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Yes, because it will benefit everybody on earth. |
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