URB-E - The Commuter's Friend (2)

The URB-E is made from aircraft-grade aluminum and comes in two basic models: the URB-E Commuter and the URB-E GP. The main difference between the two is that the Commuter model has two rear while the GP has only one. That means the Commuter offers greater stability, as opposed to the GP's ability to make sharper turns like a bicycle.

Both models come with accessories such as LED front and rear lights and a shock-absorbing seat. They also feature a smartphone holder and USB charging port right on the steering column.

In fact, smartphones play a big role in the URB-E, as drivers can use the official URB-E app to do things like monitor battery charge or control the lights. Optional accessories include a cup holder and a folding luggage rack.

At this year's International CES in Las Vegas, tech website The Verge awarded the URB-E with its "Best Personal Transportation" award. Singing the URB-E's praises, Verge editor Ben Popper said, "The URB-E felt like the kind of

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Teaching Topic: The Letter E (不可或缺的E)
英文字母中最常用的就是字母E,
使用率高達60%,
有個作家 Ernest Vincent Wright 刻易避免用E 來創作,
他寫了一本五萬字的書,
裡面完全沒有用到E,
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Grammar Gym
"Both models come with accessories ..."

"They also feature a smartphone holder..."

"Optional accessories include a cup holder..."

include:

The meal includes a drink.

come with:

This toy comes with batteries.

feature:

The purse features a lovely keychain that you can attach to the shoulder strap.

Language Lab
stability n.
[uncountable] the condition of being steady and not changing
- Political stability is the government's first priority now.
- The programmers are still testing the stability of their new online game.
stable adj.
- a stable growth in the economy

accessory n.
[usually plural] something such as a piece of equipment or a decoration that is not necessary, but that makes a machine, car, room etc more useful or more attractive:
- The accessories that came with Johnny's new care are really hi-tech.
- The shop provides a wide range of bathroom accessories.
[usually plural] something such as a bag, belt, or jewellery that you wear or carry because it is attractive:
- You can find many lovely hats and scarves in accessories.

optional adj.
if something is optional, you do not have to do it or use it, but you can choose to if you want to [≠ compulsory]:
- The course was optional, but now it's compulsory.
- There are many optional on-shore excursions available for you to choose from.
- The patient decided to try an optional therapy.

enlightened adj.
someone with enlightened attitudes has sensible, modern views and treats people fairly and kindly
- The company has an enlightened policy regarding paternity leave.
- The enlightened teacher used all kinds of resources to teach his students.

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