In China， most people ride bikes to school，or to work，or to places where they want to go．So China is called “kingdom of bicycles”．
But Americans are a people on the wheel．Wherever you go， you will see cars．There are so many cars that there is a traffic jam here and there．Now， more and more Americans would not consider it a healthy way of life．In fact， many Americans are strongly against the advancement of the wheel．We should encourage people to use less cars to save our environment and the energy．
Everyone wants to reduce pollution．But the pollution problem is very serious．People drive cars and the waste gas from them causes air pollution．On the other hand， the need for energy increases every day， and some sources of energy are running out． Oil will last for no more than 40 years， while coal could last another 300 years．The way we’re heading is towards a world where people are going to go cold and hungry．Now in China many rich men live away from downtown．On holidays they go to some big cities and places of interest．Most of them use their own cars．But China is a country with a population of over 1．3 billion．So， if you have enough money in the future，what will you do?
【小题1】According to the passage， most Chinese people go to school or work by_________．

China is a wonderful land ______ minerals.

China is a country __________ 56 different nationalities, among which Han ________ the majority of its population.

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.

单句填词（10分）
【小题1】I certainly owe you an a__________________ for not writing more often.
【小题2】Although she didn’t say anything, the expression in her eyes i________________
that I was not welcomed here.
【小题3】With all that noise going on, I found it hard to c________________ on my book.
【小题4】An old man stood up and gave a d_____________________ of what he had seen.
【小题5】To his r_____________, all his family were safe after the big earthquake.
【小题6】I’m trying my best to find a new _________________ (方式) to learning English
【小题7】A______________ （全神贯注）in his book, Mr. Smith even forgot his meal.
【小题8】China is a country_______________ （属于）to the third world.
【小题9】It’s high time that we should raise our awareness of ___________________ (环境) protection.
【小题10】The other driver _______________ (指责) Wilson of driving dangerously