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Recharge or Refuel 
The average gasoline-powered car can only be refueled at gas stations. It takes less than five minutes to fill 
the empty tank. On the other hand, electric cars can be recharged not only at charging stations but also in 
other places, like your home. Unlike refueling, though,it takes about six or seven hours to charge, depending 
on the size of the battery. 
Cost 
According to research, driving an electric car costs about 1.25 cents per kilometer, while driving a gasoline-
powered car costs a little more than 12.5 cents per kilometer. This means that driving an electric car costs 
about 90% less than driving a gasoline-powered car. 
Environmental Impact 
Gasoline-powered cars have a huge environmental impact because when they burn fossil fuels, they release 
CO2 into the atmosphere. On the other hand, electric cars don’t release any emissions when driven. However, 
electric cars indirectly harm the environment because they use electricity that is often created by 
burning fossil fuels. 
Speed 
Gasoline-powered cars can go much faster than electric cars. An electric car can reach top speeds of only 160 
km per hour, while some gasoline-powered cars can go faster than 480 km per hour. 
1. What is this passage mainly about? 
A) the impact of fossil fuels on gasoline-powered cars 
B) the development of new technology to replace electric cars 
C) the comparison between electric and gasoline-powered cars 
D) the unexpected negative effects of electric cars on the environment 
 
2. Which is NOT mentioned in the passage? 
A) Gasoline is a kind of fossil fuel. 
B) Electric cars are cheaper to buy. 
C) Electric cars are also responsible for creating CO2. 
D) Recharging time depends on the size of the battery. 
 
3. How fast are gasoline-powered cars compared to electric cars? 
A) They are slightly slower. 
B) They have similar top speeds. 

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C) They are about ten times as fast. 
D) They are about three times as fast.