Product Presentation

Today I'd like to present our new convertible the 'Open Sky'. We are extremely proud to present this product to you. The 'Open Sky' has been developed by a team of aerodynamic experts over the past three years. It has been tested and driven for more than 200,000 hours on the open road.

Before we begin, I'd like to briefly talk about our company's history with the convertible. The convertible was introduced in 1922 and was an immediate success in Southern Europe. In 1956 our first convertible, named 'Sole', was manufactured. Another great success, was in 1972 when the 'Vento' was manufactured. The 'Vento' was sold for a record 15 years! Then in 1986 the 'Roadster' was introduced and was a great success.

As you can see, we have had over 45 years of experience building extremely popular convertibles. The 'Open Sky' represents our most advanced design to date. More than 20,000 'Open Sky' cars have been ordered in the first three months. The 'Open Sky' has been designed with young people in mind. The 'Open Sky' has also been designed for safety. Four-Wheel Drive, ABS and airbags are standard on all models. GPS has also been included on the deluxe model for navigation assistance.

The perfect combination of elegance and safety, the 'Open Sky' will certainly be our most popular convertible to date!


Multiple-choice Comprehension Questions

  • The 'Open Sky' has been developed by:

a. a team of aerodynamic experts
b. Formula One drivers
c. NASA engineers

  • How many hours has the 'Open Sky' been tested and driven?

a. more than 2,000
b. more than 20,000
c. more than 200,000

  • How many years have they spent developing the 'Open Sky'?

a. two
b. five
c. three

  • When was the first convertible introduced?

a. 1912
b. 1922
c. 1956

  • What was the name of the company's first convertible?

a. 'Southern Europe'
b. 'Vento'
c. 'Sole'

  • How many years was the 'Vento' manufactured?

a. ten
b. fifteen
c. twenty

  • When was the 'Roadster' introduced?

a. in 1976
b. in 1995
c. in 1986

  • How long have they manufactured convertibles?

a. more than 25 years
b. more than 40 years
c. more than 45 years

  • How many 'Open Skies' have been ordered in the first three months?

a. 2,000
b. 20,000
c. 200,000

  • Which accessory is NOT included on all models?

a. GPS
b. airbags
c. four-wheel drive


  • The 'Open Sky' has been developed by:

a. a team of aerodynamic experts
b. Formula One drivers
c. NASA engineers

Answer: A

  • How many hours has the 'Open Sky' been tested and driven?

a. more than 2,000
b. more than 20,000
c. more than 200,000

Answer: C

  • How many years have they spent developing the 'Open Sky'?

a. two
b. five
c. three

Answer: C

  • When was the first convertible introduced?

a. 1912
b. 1922
c. 1956

Answer: B

  • What was the name of the company's first convertible?

a. 'Southern Europe'
b. 'Vento'
c. 'Sole'

Answer: C

  • How many years was the 'Vento' manufactured?

a. ten
b. fifteen
c. twenty

Answer: B

  • When was the 'Roadster' introduced?

a. in 1976
b. in 1995
c. in 1986

Answer: C

  • How long have they manufactured convertibles?

a. more than 25 years
b. more than 40 years
c. more than 45 years

Answer: C

  • How many 'Open Skies' have been ordered in the first three months?

a. 2,000
b. 20,000
c. 200,000

Answer: B

  • Which accessory is NOT included on all models?

a. GPS
b. airbags
c. four-wheel drive

Answer: A

By Kenneth Beare, About.com Guide