But activists have warned of more noise and pollution from the Superjumbo，while Boeing believes huge aircraft will not be in great demand over the next decade.

　　As a result，it is putting faith in the much smaller 747 Dreamliner.But Airbus is pinning its hopes on the “big is beautiful” theory，gambling on size being the key factor in the US­European battle for the skies.

　　Airbus said it was in talks with half a dozen global airlines about buying the A380.China Eastern Airlines，already an Airbus customer，is said to be targeted，while executives made it plain that they wanted to fight for the Japanese market，which had traditionally been controlled by Boeing.

　　Over the next 20 years，Airbus hopes to sell 750 of the new planes into a market worth ￡185 billion (US $330bil)．The company already has 129 firm orders for the A380，with 52 options.

　　【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。全文讲述了“空中巴士A380”的情况。

　　1．According to Airbus，which of the following is NOT the advantage of A380 compared to Boeing 747?

　　A．Making less noise，causing less traffic problems.

　　B．Using less fuel，costing less money.

　　C．Creating less pollution，having less weight.

　　D．Having more floor space，creating less pollution.

　　答案　C　[细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可以看出，C选项的“have less weight”不是A380的优点。]

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