Read the text below and for each space 1 - 10, choose the correct answer.
A Greener Form of Transport
The Segway Personal Transporter is built by Segway Inc. of New Hampshire, USA. It is a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric 1)……. invented by Dean Kamen who once 2)……… that walking belonged in the Dark Ages and was an unpleasant time-waster.
Computers and motors 3)……….. the Segway PT upright when it is turned on. Sensors make sure that the transporter remains 4)……….. balanced at all times. Users stand on a small platform and hold 5)………. to the handlebars. They must move their bodies forward or back to go backwards. To turn left or right the person must press down on the handlebars to the left or right. The Segway PT can 6)………. speeds of up to 20 kph.
Segway are used in Europe, but 7)………. for guided city tours. They are not a common 8)……….. of transport. They can be used on public streets in most European countries, but often with 9)………restrictions and most countries also 10)………. vehicle insurance and a license plate.
1. machinery, transport, vehicle, technology
2. said, confirmed, noticed, told
3. keep, remain, stay, put
4. purely, perfectly, certainly, definitely
5. in, on, away, with
6. make, reach, go, stretch
7. completely, totally, mainly, fully
8. means, way, use, plan
9. loads, lots, various, much
10. ask, require, inquire, request
