三、阅读与回答问题
New energy vehicles: driving towards a greener future
In recent years, new energy vehicles(NEVs), especially electric vehicles(EVs), have become a hot topic worldwide. As countries want to reduce air pollution and control climate change, NEVs are seen as a key way. China, for example, has taken a leading role in this field, creating the world's largest EV market. In 2024, 40% of the 753,000 EVs sold worldwide were sold in China, far more than other countries.
NEVs are environmentally friendly. Unlike traditional fossil fuel cars(油车), which give out harmful gases, EVs produce zero tailpipe pollution. Charging(充电) an EV is also cheaper than fueling a gasoline car. As Wu Hao, an EV owner in China, said, "Charging costs much less than buying gas." Additionally, governments encourage people to buy NEVs.
However, there were some challenges. A few years ago, finding charging stations was difficult, and EVs couldn't travel long distances. But progress has been made. China built over 167,000 charging stations, forming the world's largest EV charging network. Battery technology is also improved, allowing newer models to drive farther on a single charge. Many believe autonomous driving and advanced battery systems are making NEVs more appealing(有吸引力的) to young people.
In conclusion, with technological improvement and government support, NEVs are made to change how we travel, making our cities cleaner and our future brighter.
回答下面 5 个问题，每题答案不超过 7 个词。
1. How many electric vehicles were sold in China in 2024?
301,200
2. According to Wu Hao, why are electric vehicles better than traditional fossil fuel cars?
Charging costs much less.
3. What were the challenges of electric vehicles a few years ago?
Difficult charging and short distance.
4. What makes NEVs more appealing to young people?
Autonomous driving and advanced batteries.
5. What do you think of New Energy Vehicles?
Environmentally friendly and promising.
