The Future of Transportation—Selection Vocabulary and Comprehens

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word data?

• answer

• facts

• guess

• question

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word drawbacks?

• bonuses

• disadvantages

• reasons

• supporters

Which word means “the process of drawing conclusions from facts”?

• analysis

• counterpoint

• data

• reasoning

What does the word advance mean?

• to ask for help

• to move forward

• to loan something

• to search for something

What does the word access mean?

• to get something

• to ask a question

• to need something

• to follow directions

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word cite?

• ask

• listen

• mention

• question

Which word means “opposing viewpoint”?

• counterpoint

• data

• drawbacks

• reasoning

What does the word analysis mean?

• opposing viewpoint

• drawing conclusions from facts

• careful examination of something

• making something more difficult or unpleasant

What is the main argument of each of the authors?

• A) The author of “Autos Advance” argues that public transportation is a better form of transportation for the future and the author of “The Rail Way” thinks that cars are better.

• B) The author of “Autos Advance” argues that the driverless car is the vehicle of the future and the author of “The Rail Way” thinks that high-speed trains are the future of transportation.

• C) The author of “Autos Advance” argues that cars are much more fuel-efficient than before, and the author of “The Rail Way” believes that public transportation will reduce air pollution.

• D) The author of “Autos Advance” argues that cars are a better form of transportation and the author of “The Rail Way” thinks that public transportation is better.

What is the main idea of the section “Going Green”?

• Electric cars emit no carbon dioxide.

• Today’s cars are more fuel-efficient than ever.

• Electric cars use less energy than regular cars.

• Public transportation uses less fuel per person than a car.