If electric bikes haven’t caught your attention yet, here’s one that might. Okapi, a Boston-based start-up, is producing a unique e-bike that bridges the gap between motorcycles and ordinary bikes.
These aren’t normal bikes. If the futuristic appearance doesn’t give them away, the specs (规格) will: Okapi’s bikes have an all-electric range of up to 40 miles and a top speed of around 30 mph. Those aren’t crazy numbers, but they are more than adequate for an ordinary bike. The company’s selling its bikes for just under $3,000. That’s in line with other e-bikes’ pricing, but Okapi’s bikes look more appealing than the others, which try (with varying degrees of success) to look like normal bicycles.
The bikes’ full suspension, hidden storage, and 1,000-watt motor all add up to a fun ride. Okapi’s design appears to be stronger and more able to handle the bumps (碰撞) than many other electric bikes, some of which appear to be modeled after old models. The main downside to Okapi’s design is that it supports a maximum of 280 pounds, which may stop some riders enjoying the bike.
Okapi’s approach to the e-bike is a little different from others’. While more than one company tries to hide their electric powertrain (动力系统) underneath slim bodywork, Okapi puts it all out for the world to see in a big, square battery pack. There’s almost a futuristic dirt bike look to the bike, which is less awkward than it sounds.
Electric bikes are getting cheaper, almost every day, but Okapi’s product charges a high price: The Starter Edition bike costs $2,989.98. The good news is that Okapi’s bike looks better and stronger than many offerings on the market today.
Though they’re not the most mainstream product out there, e-bikes are worth the coin at almost any price. If you’re considering buying an electric bike, do it. E-bikes absolutely offer you an enjoyable and exciting experience, even on the cheaper end.
【小题1】What do we know about Okapi’s new bike?A.Its look is normal. | B.Its speed is steady. |
C.It has a lower price. | D.It has a limited load. |
A.The battery pack. | B.Slim bodywork. |
C.The electric powertrain. | D.Okapi’s approach. |
A.Objective. | B.Unclear. |
C.Conservative. | D.Supportive. |
A.E-bikes: Cooler than You Think |
B.E-bikes: a Future Leader of Bikes |
C.E-bikes: a Better Replacement for Cars |
D.E-bikes: a Mainstream Way of Transportation |
Train Information
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Lost property(失物招领)
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Guardian trains(outbound)
Depart | Origin | Destination | Arrive |
6:42pm | AItandi | Varsity Lakes | 7:37pm |
7:29pm | Central | Varsity Lakes | 8:52pm |
8:57pm | Fortitude Valley | Varsity Lakes | 10:22pm |
11:02pm | Roma Street | Varsity Lakes | 12:26am |
A.Call 13 1617. | B.Visit translink. com. au. |
C.Ask at the local station. | D.Check the train schedule. |
A.AItandi. | B.Roma Street. | C.Varsity Lakes. | D.Fortitude Valley. |
A.From Fortitude Valley to Varsity Lakes. | B.From Roma Street to Varsity Lakes. |
C.From AItandito Varsity Lakes. | D.From Central to Varsity Lakes. |
Rush hour traffic is a problem in many big cities around the world. Commuters (上下班者) rush to and from their jobs in cars, buses, subways, trains, and even on bicycles. Large cities in the United States have two rush hours –– one in the morning and one in the evening. But in cities in other parts of the world, there are four rush hours. In Athens and Rome, for example, many workers go home for lunch and a nap. After this midday break, they rush back to their jobs and work for a few more hours.
In Tokyo, there’s a big rush hour underground. Most of the people in Tokyo take the subways. The trains are very crowded. Subway employees called packers wear white gloves and help pack the commuters into the trains when the doors close. They make sure that all purses, briefcases, clothes, and hands are inside the trains.
In Seoul, many commuters prefer to take taxis to get to work. To hail a cab, many people stand at crossroads and raise two fingers. This means they’ll pay the cab driver double the usual fare. Some people even raise three fingers! They’ll pay three times the normal rate.
Streets in Rome are very crowded with automobiles and mopeds (摩托自行车) during rush hours. The city can’t make its streets wider, and it can’t build new highways, because it doesn’t want to disturb the many historic sites in the city, such as the Forum and the Coliseum. It took the city fifteen years to construct a new subway system. Construction had to stop every time workers found old artifacts and discovered places of interest to archaeologists (考古学家).
In many big cities, there are special lanes on highways for carpools. These are groups of three or more people who drive to and from work together. They share the costs of gas and parking and take turns driving into the city.
【小题1】Big cities have traffic problems during rush hours because there are_______.A.special lanes on highways | B.many commuters |
C.four rush hours | D.many cars on the street |
A.take subway trains to work | B.are packers |
C.take taxis to work | D.carry briefcases to work |
A.pay double the normal fare | B.try to get a cab |
C.prefer to take taxis | D.to stand at crossroads |
A.live in the city | B.take the subway to work |
C.save money on gas and parking fee | D.have special license plates (牌照) |
Sydney’s train service runs throughout the central city area and the surroundings. Tickets can be bought from machines that operate 24 hours a day or from ticket offices. The monorail (单轨铁路) travels through central Sydney. It is the most excellent way to gain a good view of the whole city. The monorail runs every three to five minutes, and it takes 15 minutes to complete its journey.
Sydney is build around a harbour, and the Parramatta River has a large ferry system. It serves the area around the harbour. These include Taronga Zoo, Darling Harbor, Rose Bay, the North Shore, Cockatoo Island and Sydney Olympic Park. The ferries have operated for more than 135 years and 14 million passengers take the ferries each year.
Water taxis can transport passengers to specific locations, and offer guided tours of watereways. They also offer special services that some visitors may enjoy. The tickets sell for 20 Australian dollars for a day or 57 Australian dollars for a week. It is strange, isn’t it?
【小题1】What should people take when getting on the bus in Sydney?
A.Cash. | B.Tickets. |
C.Change. | D.Bank cards. |
A.can stop the bus at any time |
B.can visit the city at night |
C.should buy two tickets to get on and off the bus |
D.can get on and off the bus many times with a ticket |
A.By monorail. | B.By bus. |
C.By train. | D.By ferry. |
A.It runs much faster. |
B.It is much cheaper. |
C.It can reach more places. |
D.It can provide special services. |
A.20 Australian dollars. | B.37 Australian dollars. |
C.57 Australian dollars. | D.120 Australian dollars. |
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