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Driving along a normal road in Europe, you could be forgiven for thinking that things were getting smaller.You wouldn’t be far (61)________ the truth. More and more drivers are now opting(选择) for smaller mini cars to get around. London’s busy streets make smaller cars even(62)________ (attract) to drivers.
A major reason (63)_______ people chose to buy a small car was to be able to park more easily in London.According to MSNBC, 35 percent of all car(64) (sell) across Europe are mini cars.There are plenty of reasons for this.
(65)______ the financial crisis deepens, smaller cars provide a cheaper option for people unwilling to give up(66) ______(drive) completely. Smaller cars, such as the Smart Car, are available in Europe from around 85,000yuan.
And the price of the car is not the only thing to consider. In London, a ongestion charge is levied(征收)against people (67) _________(want) to drive through the center of the city. Some smaller cars are charged (68) _______ lower rate. They also pay less road tax.
Gas prices are (69) _________thing to consider. In Europe, where gas prices are typically a lot higher than in the US, a smaller car can save a lot of money.This is especially the case when (70) _______ (compare)to larger gas guzzling(高耗油的)models.
Small cars are also more environmentally friendly, and by driving one you’re showing that you’ re aware of these issues.