In Europe sales of new motorcycles have increased by 12% this year. This is probably because more and more people are using them to travel to work in cities where the roads have too many cars using them. Most of these motorcycles are imported from Japan, but many are built in Europe. Italy is the largest producer of motorcycles in Europe. Most customers are buying small motorcycles because they have not ridden before, and these motorcycles are best for people who want to learn how to ride. Britain and Germany only produce large motorcycles, but both these countries have also seen sales of their products rise.


　　More people are also watching motorcycle sports on television. This is because of more television programmes about motorcycle racing, and also because of new young riders who are like ‘pop stars’ and have lots of fans.


　　Many governments think that an increase in the number of motorcycles on the roads is a good thing, and are passing new laws to help motorcyclists. This is because they think that motorcycles are better than cars on busy city streets and also produce less pollution.


　　Because motorcycles can be more dangerous than cars, riders have to wear helmets in most European countries.
43.Sales of second-hand motorcycles have increased in Europe.
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Right.

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Wrong.

C.
Doesn’t say.

44.People are probably buying motorcycles to use instead of cars in cities.
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Right.

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Wrong.

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Doesn’t say.

45.Most of the new motorcycles sold in Europe are Italian.
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Right.

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Wrong.

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Doesn’t say.

46.The British government is passing laws to help motorcycle riders.
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Right.

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Wrong.

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Doesn’t say.

47.In all European countries you have to wear a helmet when you ride a motorcycle.
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Right.

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Wrong.

C.
Doesn’t say.

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