Passage Two-|||-Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.-|||-Ride-hailing service Uber suffered a new blow Wednesday as the European Union`s top court ruled that it-|||-should be regulated like a taxi company and not a technology service,a decision that restricts its activities-|||-around Europe and could weigh on other app-based companies-|||-Uber,which is wrapping up a particularl punishing year,sought to play down the ruling Wednesday by-|||-the Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice.The company said the decision only affects its operations in-|||-four countries and it will try to keep expanding in Europe anyway. The court decision could pave the way for-|||-new regulation of other Internet-based businesses,and reflects a larger dilemma about how governments-|||-should treat companies that operate online and don`t fit in with traditional laws.-|||-The decision stems from a complaint by a Barcelona taxi drivers association,which wanted to prevent-|||-Uber from setting up in the Spanish city. The taxi drivers said Uber drivers should have authorizations and-|||-licenses,and accused the company of engaging in unfair competition.-|||-Arguing its case,San Francisco-based Uber said it should be regulated as an information services-|||-provider,because it is based on an app that connects drivers to riders. The court said in a statement that-|||-services provided by companies like Uber are"inherently linked to a transport service"and therefore must be-|||-classified as"a service in the field of transport" within EU law.It says the EU directive on electronic-|||-commerce does not apply to companies like Uber. The decision affects ride-hai services around the 28--|||-nation EU,where national governments can now regulate services like Uber as transport companies.-|||-Uber said in a statement that the ruling"will not change things in most EU countries where we already-|||-operate under transportat law"and that it will"continue the dialogue with cities across Europe"to allow-|||-access to its services. The company has already been forced to adhere to national regulations in several EU-|||-countries and abandon its hallmark(标志)" (x)_(1)-(t)_(0)-pe(e)^3 service that hooks up freelance (做自由职业的)-|||-drivers and riders.-|||-The Barcelona-based law firm representing Elite Taxi,the association that filed the lawsuit,celebrated-|||-the ruling and said it had"great judicial significan Its consequences can be expanded to other businesses-|||-that keep trying to avoid legal responsibilities in the services that they provide.And the European Trade Union-|||-Confederation said in a statement that it"warmly welcomes"the judgment,saying it will help drivers get fair-|||-wages and conditions.It said the ruling"confirms that Uber does not simply exist`on the cloud`but is well-|||-established with its wheels firmly on the road."However,an association representi online companies-|||-warned that the ruling goes against EU efforts to encourage innovation and compete with US and Asian online-|||-companies.-|||-Uber has had a roller-coaster year that included the ouster(罢免)of its chief executive officer,sexual-|||-harassment allegations,th revelation that it covered up a massive breach of customers`data,and regulatory-|||-challenges.-|||-51.The phrase"weigh on"(Line 3,Para.1)probably means __ .-|||-A)pay attention to C)place hope upon-|||-B) put pressure on D)bring benefits from-|||-52.How did Uber respond to the ruling of the court?-|||-A)It tried to reduce the effects of the ruling. C)It attempted to overturn the court decision.-|||-B)It agreed to change its commercial model. D)It would be forced to give up its core business.-|||-53.What is said to be the significance of the court decision?-|||-A)It sets an example for other relevant legal cases.-|||-B)It makes clear the responsibilities of enterprises.-|||-C)It urges Uber to provide more practical services-|||-D)It encourages innovatio and online companies.-|||-54.What is the author`s attitude towards the decision of the EU`s top court?-|||-A)Enthusiastic. B)Pessimistic. C) Optimistic. D)Cautious-|||-55.What has Uber experienced in its rough year?-|||-A)Its CEO has been expelled out of the country. C)It has been accused of releasing clients`data.-|||-B)Its employees have been sexually harassed. D)It has been challenged by new competitors.