The Article states:With guidance from mentors, new builders customize prefab frames or build their own, then apply mechanical and design know-how to transform them into stunning bikes or trikes. In doing so, they get exposed to the skills of cutting, welding, grinding, scuffing, sanding, and painting. Throughout the process, they master the fundamentals of bike maintenance.The author's purpose for writing this passage was to __________.A.show how the experience of building a lowrider bike can serve as a kind of apprenticeshipB.discuss how the primary mission of bike builders is to rebuild and repair old bikes for donationC.suggest that building out a frame into a stunning lowrider bike can cost thousands of dollarsD.argue that new bike builders should use a prefab frame before attempting to build their own

Which of these is most important to include in a summary of this Article?A.Building lowrider bikes sometimes includes taking prefab frames and transforming them into a custom creation.B.Building lowrider bikes is an exercise in both creative thinking and the use of mechanical skills, like welding.C.A lowrider bike club in Kansas built a custom bike for their local police department that included flashing lights.D.A shop owner in California created a custom lowrider bike that he then sold for thousands of dollars.

Which of these statements is contrary to the ideas presented in this Article?A.Creating a cruise-worthy lowrider bike can be a low-budget affair that most people can accomplish on their own.B.Lowrider bikes are an outgrowth of lowrider car culture that took shape in Hispanic communities in southern California.C.Creators who want to electrify their lowrider bikes may use battery-powered sound systems or LEDs.D.Lowrider bikes celebrate imagination and style by acting as rolling works of self-expression.

What cause-and-effect relationship is described in the Article?A.Because many lowrider bikes cost so much to build, many teen builders have to use donated frames.B.Because no two lowriders are alike, teens gather in high schools to learn about them.C.Because a lowrider paint job is all important, many high-rolling builders hire specialists to do it.D.Because lowriders sit so close to the ground, they are ideal for doing a BMX Bunny Hop Barspin.

According to the Article, which of these is an accurate comparison between lowrider bikes and lowrider cars?A.Both have given teens the chance to repair donated frames, so they can have wheels of their own.B.Both sit low to the ground and often have classic "banana" seats that are upholstered in velvet.C.Both sit low to the ground and often have custom paint jobs that make them rolling pieces of art.D.Both have given teens without the means to buy an extravagant vehicle access to transportation.SUBMITExtras

Customisation ProgramsHarley Davidson popularised the use of chopper motorcycle style through its unique customisation programs. What kind of strategy is at work here? Focused Low CostDifferentiation StrategyBest-Cost StrategyNone of the above