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  3. Passage One ITEM ONE FOR SALE: Ocean Kayak Frenzy, Bright Yellow, ＄300; no accessories. Their kayak has been stored in the g

Passage One ITEM ONE FOR SALE: Ocean Kayak Frenzy, Bright Yellow, ＄300; no accessories. Their kayak has been stored in the g

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问题     Passage One
    ITEM ONE FOR SALE: Ocean Kayak Frenzy, Bright Yellow, ＄300; no accessories. Their kayak has been stored in the garage, is in terrific shape, cuz hubby barely used it. Visit www. oceankayak.com for specs and details. The kayak is in Canyon Country, and I’m willing to drive 1/2 way to deliver. That is, depending on where you are. Call me, Terry, at 661-294-2510 (work) or e-mail me at kyakker@thevine, net for more information. (ad expires October)
    ITEM TWO FOR SALE: Perception Pirouette. Excellent condition, granite (white) color, front & rear flotation bags, one Perception Skirt. Very stable, fast and a lot of fun. This is a beautiful boat and will fit just about everyone. ＄350.00 or best offer. George 714/842-7183 or scckayak@eatrhlink.net (ad expires September)
    ITEM THREE FOR SALE: (2) BRATCHA Ⅱ WING Paddies. 100% carbon graphite blade and shaft, large size blade, Hungarian design, made in So. Africa. Ideal for sprint kayak. One of the most popular paddles worldwide. 220 cm, but easily disassembled for adjustment, used hot glue to attach blades to shaft. ＄200.00 ea. Or best often. George 714/842-7183 or scckayak@earthlink.net (ad expires October)
    ITEM FOUR FOR SALE: Current Designs Gulfstream in excellent shape, three years old with factory mounted Ritchie compass. Fiberglass, 16’10", 23.3" wide, Green deck, 52 lbs; Derek Hutchinson designer. ＄1800 or best offer. Phone Lew or Cindy Warden, 909 585-9976; Big Bear CA. lew. warden@verizon.net (ad expires August)
    ITEM FIVE FOR SALE: derrick Hutchinson design TOOKSOOK carbon fiber paddle, 240 cm shaft. This is a symmetrical paddle and a great all around paddle. The carbon fiber blades have metal embedded on the ends to prevent damage from rocks. The only reason I am selling is that it is a little too long and heavy for me since my (relatively unsuccessful) shoulder surgery. Contact Mike at embro@earthlink.net or call me at 818-599-8169 (ad expires July)
    Passage Two
   Listed below are some of the key events of the Asian economic crisis in 1997
   July 2       Thai officials devalue the bath, the Thai currency, following a several-weck4ong sell-off by international
                 currency speculators, who behaved that it was overvalued
   July 18       Alter weeks of pressure from speculators, currencies throughout Asia begin to plummet. The Singapore
                 dollar, the Malaysian ringgit and the Indonesian rupiah all decline sharply
   Aug. 11      The International Monetary Fund (IMF) coordinates a ＄17 billion bailout package of loams to help
                 stabilize Thailand’s economy
   Oct. 22      The South Korean government intervenes to aid the Kia Group, one of the country’s largest conglomerates
                 (集团). Kia is the fifth South Korean conglomerate in 1997 either to dc fault on loans or seek bankruptcy
                 protection
   Oct. 31       The IMF pledges a ＄33 billion Bailout package for Indonesia; the following day the government shuts
                 down 16 insolvent banks
   Nov. 3        After weeks of intense criticism of his handling of Thailand’s economic crisis, Thai Premier Chavalit
                 Yongchaiyudh announces his resignation
   Nov. 19       Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad survives a confidence vote on his leadership. The vote
                 was held following international condemnation of remarks he made criticizing currency speculators and
                 Jews for contributing to his country’s economic problems
   Nov. 21       South Korean Finance Minister Lim Chan Yuel announces that his country will need at least ＄20 billion in
                 loans from the IMF to avoid a debt crisis; since the beginning of the year, South Korea’s currency, the won,
                 had fallen 20% against the U.S. dollar
   Nov. 24-25    During the annual meeting of the 180member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
                 (APEC) trade group, representatives outline a trade-liberalization plan aimed at
                  stabilizing Asian economies. They stress the need for the IMF to play a role in
                  aiding the region
   Dec. 3        South Korea agrees to an IMF bailout package of ＄57 billion, the largest ever offered by the IMF
   Dec.14-16     During a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held in Kuala Lumpur,
                  Malaysia, ASEAN leaders ask for increased help in dealing with the region’s economic crisis. Leaders call
                  for "greater national, regional and international efforts.., to overcome this situation as soon as possible and
                  address the systemic issues underlying it"
   Dec.18        Longtime political dissident Kim Dae Jung is elected president of South Korea, ending five decades of
                  one-party rule in the country
    Passage Three
    Driving situations likely to increase pollution include:
    IDLING:
    You will save gas by turning the engine off and restarting it again if you expect to idle for more than 30 seconds. You will also prevent pollution by avoiding long idles. Try parking your car and going into restaurants, banks, and the like instead of idling in drive-up lanes.
    STOP-and-GO DRIVING:
    Driving in traffic is not always avoidable. But whenever possible, plan trips outside rush hour and peak traffic periods. Try to "smooth" your driving by accelerating and decelerating gradually anticipating stops and starts for traffic lights, changing traffic speeds, and so on.
    AIR CONDTIONING:
   Use of a vehicle air conditioner increases load on the engine. This can increase emissions and decrease fuel economy. Try opening the window or he flesh air vent to cool the inside of your vehicle. Also, park in tile shade, if you can, to prevent the car from heating up in the sun. Besides keeping the interior temperature of your car more comfortable, you will lessen the pollution and waste that occurs when gasoline evaporates from the engine and gas task.
    HIGH ENGINE LOADS:
    Your car bums more gas and emits more pollution when the engine is operating under high load; that is, when it is working especially hard. Extra load is created by running the air conditioner, quick accelerations, high-speed driving, climbing grades, revving the engine, and carrying extra weight.
    COLD TEMPERATURES:
    Emission control systems take longer to warm up and become fifty operational in cold weather. However, idling will not help. Modern vehicles need little warm-up; they’re most efficient when being driven. Idling for long periods in cold weather can actually cause excessive engine wear.
    REFUELING:
    Spilled gasoline pollutes the air when it evaporates. Watch what you do at the gas station to prevent spills and over fills. It’s best to avoid "topping off", especially in hot weather. Apply the same precautions against sloppy handling when refueling outdoor power equipment such as lawnmowers and out hoard motors.
According to the passage, you can smooth the driving by______.
选项
答案accelerating and decelerating gradually
解析 根据“STOP-AND-GO DRIVING”一段找到“smooth your driving”的方法。
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