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Many cars in advertisements, exhibits and at car sales in the United States are red, blue or green —but almost 75 percent of new cars sold in the United States are black, white, silver or gray.

Jackson is a reporter who writes about cars. He says the car colors Americans choose do not show dirt as much as the colors of other cars. He says that means the owners wash their cars less, saving money. And he notes some areas that are suffering from water shortages do not permit people to wash their cars often, if at all.

Dan Benton works for a company called Axalta, which makes supplies for international car makers. He says when white cars are sold by their owners, they often sell for higher amounts than cars of other colors. And he notes that white cars “absorb less energy" than cars of other colors. This means temperatures inside them are lower in warmer areas.

Dan Benton also says research at Monash University in Australia suggests that there is a lower risk of crashes during the day for white cars compared with darker ones.

Axalta says about 11 percent of cars sold in North America are red and 8 percent are blue. In South America, 10 percent of new cars sold are red.

Car buyers in other countries also like white. Jane Harrington works for PPG Industries, a company that makes paint for cars. She said in China, buyers say white makes a small car look bigger.

Green has become less popular. Dan Benton notes that in the mid 1990s, “green was the most popular color in North America. Today, green is hard to find."

Sometime in the future, people may not have to choose the color of their car - technology may let owners change their car's paint color anytime.

1. According to Jackson, Americans favor cars of black mostly because they________.
A.stand washingB.don't look dirty
C.are environmentally friendlyD.aren't in need of cleaning often
2. What does the underlined word "they" in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A.White cars.B.Black cars.C.Car sellers.D.Car makers.
3. Who thinks that white seems to add the inside space of a car?
A.Dan Benton.B.Jane Harrington.C.Australians.D.Chinese.
4. What could be the most suitable title for the text?
A.Cares Are Different in Style
B.Colors Increase a Car's Popularity
C.What Are the Colors of Choice for Cars?
D.What Type of Car Sells Well in the Market?

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【推荐1】For most people, the weekly shopping is just an ordinary task.     1     When I travel abroad, the first thing I do after dropping my bags off is go to the grocery store (杂货店).

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