Question

China is a land of bicycles.At least it was back in 1992 when I travelled the country.Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle.Millions of them,all black.Cars were rare.Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year,I’ve found the opposite is true.There were millions of cars.However,people still use their bicycles to get around.For many,it’s the easiest and cheappiest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colours---silver,green,red,blue,yellow,whatever you want.

It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads,move skillfully through traffic,and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.

Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started to ride.

My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的).To be safe,I stayed with a “pack”of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit.So I took the ride carefully.

Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide,so crossing took time,skill and a little bit of luck.

I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my air was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people.Biking made me feel alive.

1.According to the suthour,why are bicycles still popular in China today?

A．Because they are traditinal and safe.

B．Because they are convienent and inexpensive.

C．Because they are colourful and available.

D．Because they are fast and environment friendly.

2.The authour decided to buy a bicycle because he intened ______.

A．to ride for fun

B．to use for transport

C．to experience local culture

D．to improve his riding skills

3.How did the suthour feel about his street crossing?

A．It was boring.

B．It was difficult.

C．It was lively.

D．It was wonderful.

4.Which of the following best describes the authour’s biking experience?

A．The authour enjoyed showing off his biking skill.

B．The author was annoyed by the air while riding.

C．The authour was praised by the other bikers.

D．The authour took great pleatsure in biking.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.B

2.C

3.B

4.D

【解析】

【文章大意】這是作者初次使用自行車的經(jīng)歷。在擁擠的現(xiàn)代都市里，一輛自行車給作者帶來太多的美好感受。

1.根據(jù)文章的第一段中的it’s the easiest and cheappiest way to travel today理解。

2.根據(jù)文章第三段的第一句話判斷。

3.根據(jù)文章的第四、五段中進(jìn)行判斷。

4.根據(jù)文章的最后一段進(jìn)行推理。