Shanghai: Car rentals (出租) are becoming more and more popular as an inexpensive way of taking to the roads. Business people, foreigners and families alike are making good use of the growing industry.
The first car rental firm opened in Shanghai in 1992 and now 12 car rental players are in the game, with more than 11,500 cars in their books.
The largest player — Shanghai Bashi Tourism Car Rental Center offers a wide variety of choices: deluxe sedans, minivans, station wagons, coaches, Santana sedans are favored by most people.
Firms can attract enough customers for 70 percent of their cars every month. This figure shoots up during holiday seasons like National Day, Labor Day and New Year’s Day, with some recording 100 percent rental.
The major market force rests in the growing population of white-collar employees, who can afford the new service, said Chang Yu, marketing manager of Shanghai Angel Car Rental Co.
51. The words “deluxe sedans, minivans” and “station wagons” in the text refer to .
A. cars popular with customers B. car rental firms
C. types of cars for rent D. car makers
52. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
A. Only 70% of the cars can be rented out on holidays.
B. A few customers are whit-collar employees.
C. More firms are open for service during holiday seasons.
D. Some firms rent out all their cars during holiday seasons.
53. Shanghai’s car rental industry is growing so fast mainly due to .
A. better cars supplied by producers
B. fast service offered by car rental firms
C. the increasing number of white-collar employees
D. people’s growing interest in traveling during holidays