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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #50236 Dual-Mode Vehicle
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Read the text and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.
Japan recently unveiled the world’s first Dual-Mode Vehicle (DMV), a contraption that runs both on roads, like a bus, and on rails, like a train. The mini-bus-like contraption didn’t win anyone over with its looks, but it definitely made an impression in terms of practicality. It runs with normal rubber tires on the road, but when it needs to switch to train mode, a pair of metal wheels drop down from the vehicle’s underbelly. The front tires are lifted off of the track, while the rear wheels stay down to propel the vehicle. Switching between road and train modes takes only about 15 seconds.

According to this passage, we can know that __

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Option 1: "People think DMV is pragmatic."

Explanation: The text states that the DMV 'definitely made an impression in terms of practicality,' indicating that people view it as pragmatic. This aligns with the main idea of the passage, which emphasizes the vehicle's functionality over its appearance.

Option 2: "People like DMV’s appearance."

Explanation: The passage mentions that the DMV 'didn’t win anyone over with its looks,' which directly contradicts the idea that people like its appearance. Therefore, this option is not supported by the text.

Option 3: "DMV can work as a plane."

Explanation: The text describes the DMV as a vehicle that operates on roads and rails, but there is no mention of it functioning as a plane. This option introduces information that is not present in the text, making it incorrect.

Option 4: "DMV needs 15 seconds to start the engine."

Explanation: The passage states that switching between road and train modes takes about 15 seconds, not starting the engine. This misinterpretation of the text leads to an incorrect conclusion, as the option does not accurately reflect the information provided.

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