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

A．Because they are traditional and safe.

B．Because they are convenient and inexpensive.

C．Because they are colorful and available.

D．Because they are fast and environment?friendly.

2.The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ________.

A．to ride it for fun

B．to use it for transport

C．to experience local culture

D．to improve his riding skills

3.How did the author 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 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 was praised by the other bikers.

D．The author took great pleasure in biking.

 

Answer 1

1.B

2.C

3.B

4.D

【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了中国作为一个自行车大国，吸引了作者这样的外国友人骑自行车。自行车作为一种方便快捷的交通方式，在交通方式日益复杂的现代社会，正扮演着不可或缺的重要角色。

1.

2.2】答案：C　细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture，I decided to buy a bicycle.”可知，“我”想要成为这种中国文化的一员，决定买一辆自行车，即想要体验这种文化。故选C项。

3.3】答案：B　细节理解题。根据第五段第一句“Crossing the streets was the biggest problem.”可知，骑车过马路是有难度的。故选B项。

4.4】答案：D　推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，“我”非常喜欢骑自行车。故选D项。

疑难词汇解读

1．rare adj.稀有的，罕见的

It is a rare Ming Dynasty vase.

这是一个稀有的明代花瓶。

2．accompany vt.陪伴，伴随

Thunder usually accompanies lightning.

雷声常常伴随着闪电。