Question

China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled 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 are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors---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 home.

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 hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.

1.The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ______________.

A. to ride it for fun

B. to experience local skills

C. to use it for transport

D. to improve his riding skills

2.How did the author feel about his street crossing?

A. It was boring. B. It was wonderful.

C. It was lively. D. It was difficult.

3.Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience?

A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.

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

C. The author took great pleasure in biking.

D. The author was praised by the other bikers.

4.According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?

A. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.

B. Because they are traditional and safe.

C. Because they are colorful and available.

D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.

 

Answer 1

1.B

2.D

3.C

4.A

【解析】

試題分析：作者敘述了在中國自行車很流行的社會現(xiàn)象，并詳細描述了自己第一次在中國騎自行車的經(jīng)歷。

1. 推理題。根據(jù)第三段第一句Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle.可知作者買自行車是為了體驗中國文化，也為了親身體驗自行車騎行技巧。故B正確。

2. 推理題。根據(jù)文章第五段第一句Crossing the streets was the biggest problem.可知其自行車過馬路對作者來說是一個難題。故D正確。

3. 推理題。根據(jù)文章最后一段. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.可知這次騎自行車的經(jīng)歷很棒，故C正確。

4. 細節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章第一段和第二段For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. 和Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.可知因為自行車很方便也很便宜，所以才會在中國流行起來。故A正確。

考點：社會現(xiàn)象類閱讀理解