Comprehension: Gasoline Prices Hit Record High

Why is gas at Seashell cheaper than elsewhere?
1. Because the quality of the gas is poor.
2. Because fewer people there need gas.
3. Because the gas was purchased early at reduced prices.
4. Because its refinery ignores clean air laws.
What was approximately the average price for 87 octane economy gas 12 months ago?
1. $1.90
2. $1.60
3. $1.80
4. $2.00
Which of the following is not true?
1. There are often 10 to 20 vehicles waiting in line.
2. The police occasionally have to go there because of traffic jams.
3. Everett managed to persuade some people to go to the Barco station to buy gas.
4. The price of gas at the Barco station is 5 cents higher than at the Seashell station.
What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
1. Many people stop unnecessary driving as a result of the higher gas prices.
2. The name of his car is ’99 Bummer.
3. A gallon of gas at one time cost only $1.
4. The young man used to drive for fun at times.
What’s the main idea of the passage?
1. People are used to the high price of gasoline.
2. The gas price at the Seashell station is very low.
3. Gasoline prices keep rising.
4. Many people go to the Seashell station to buy cheap gasoline.

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