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 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.

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 skills                 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 took great pleasure in biking.

C. The author was praised by the other bikers.

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

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.A

2.C

3.B

4.B

【解析】

试题分析：本文叙述了作者的自行车之旅，作者从美国来到了自行车的王国---中国，为了体验中国的文化，作者特意买了一辆自行车，开始了他的难忘的自行车的难忘之旅，这让作者感到很开心。

1.细节题：从第一段的句子：For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today 因为自行车是最方便又便宜的一种旅行方式，所以在中国很流行，故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据第三段的句子：Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle.渴望参与中国的文化决定买一辆自行车，体验一下技能，故选.C。

3.细节理解题。根据Crossing the streets was the biggest problem既然过马路是一个最大的问题，那么可推出过马路是比较困难的，故选B。

4.推理判断题。根据The feeling on the bicycle was amazing 及The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. 可以推出作者感觉骑自行车是非常快乐的，故选B。

考点：故事类短文阅读。