Few carmakers offer the range or diversity Honda builds into the Civic . There are sedans, coupes and a hatchback, with an emphasis on convenience, performance or fuel efficiency and low
__ of operation. All are notable for their excellent
___ economy, free-rewing engines and solid handling,
including the electrically assisted Hybrid. Up-level Civics come with
powerful VTEC engines that deliver brisk____________________________ . The
Si hatchback is the flagship performance model, and a favorite among young enthusiast _________________ f°r good reason. All provide superb comfort for front-seat passengers.
Three specialized Civics are designed specifically to ___ environmental impact and deliver better fuel economy than all but a few cars currently available. The Civic HX coupe drives on regular unleaded. There's also a Civic GX sedan that _____________ natural gas; Honda claims it has the cleanest internal combustion_______ in the world.
Subtle styling changes were made for 2004 when bumpers, hoods, headlights and grilles on the coupe and sedan were
___ to emphasize a baby-brother resemblance to the
slick, smooth Honda Accord. The sporty Si hatchback was trimmed with new head— and tail lamps. All Civics were improved with less visible updates that reduced_____________________________ and vibration inside.
Nearly four decades after its introduction, the Honda Civic can rightfully be called an____________ _________________________ icon. It remains one of America's best-selling small_____________________ for good reason.
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Unit 5. Travelling By Car
16. Say if these statements are true of false. Correct the false statements.
1. Private car ownership has grown greatly.
2. All the territory of Britain is covered with roads.
3. Britain doesn't build new roads any more.
4. Britain has no problems with traffic.
5. Road rage is an ancient phenomenon.
6. Road accident figures increase with the number of vehicles on the road.
7. In Britain the cars drive on the left.
8. Britain is the only country in the world where car drive on the left.
9. There is no public transport in Britain.
10. There are many cars and drivers in Britain.