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In most big cities, it is easier to hire a taxi at a moment’s notice when the weather is good. But when it’s raining, people have a much harder time 【小题1】(find) one. One obvious reason is that many people who walk short distances during good weather prefer to take a taxi in the rain. 【小题2】, taxis tend to be more fully occupied on rainy days. Besides, the supply of available taxis is also smaller because taxi drivers can 【小题3】 (easy) reach the target fares and go home early.