Most car hire companies will not automatically hire out a car to someone under the age of 25 or to people over 70. But there are exceptions. Some listed companies are normally prepared to serve people of 21 and over. And some may go over the age limit and provide service for older people(aged 70 and over) providing you have no record of breaking the law and valid license, and a doctor's letter of good health.

Now read on for some information about national companies with many bases hiring out cars to people aged 21 and older drivers.

【1】Which is a requirement for 72-year-old British Michael to rent a car?

A. Having a clean driving license.

B. Having rich driving experience.

C. Having a lively and sharp mind.

D. Having a doctor's recommendation.

【2】In what way is Alamo Rent-A-Car special?

A. It sets no upper limit on age.

B. It charges the lowest insurance fee.

C. It only provides nationwide service.

D. It hires out no automatic cars to under 25s.

【3】What's the purpose of the text?

A. To explain how to hire cars in the UK.

B. To show the benefits of hiring cars in the UK.

C. To inform people of the UK's car rental services.

D. To introduce some cheap car hire specials in the UK.

【答案】

【1】A

【2】A

【3】C

【解析】本文的目的是向人们通报英国的租车服务。说到汽车租赁，所有租车公司都要求你至少有一年的驾驶执照，其中一些人可能会要求两年，尤其是年轻的司机。70岁或以上的要提供一个没有违反法律记录的有效执照和医院的健康证明。

【1】A

推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句And some may go over the age limit and provide service for older people( aged 70 and over) providing you have no record of breaking the law and valid license, and a doctor's letter of good health.可知72岁的British Michael如果要租一辆车必须有一个干净的驾驶执照。也就是司机要提供一个没有违反法律记录的有效执照。可知答案为A。

【2】A

细节理解题。根据Alamo Rent-A-Car中No top age limit可知，在Alamo Rent-A-Car它没有设定年龄上限，这是它的特殊之处，故答案为A。

【3】C

目的意图题。根据第三段Now read on for some information about national companies with many bases hiring out cars to people aged 21 and older drivers.可推知，本文的目的是向人们通报英国的租车服务。答案为C。