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17. Trains are fast and convenient , but rush hours can be terrible.

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18. Tricycles are worth using if you want to explore the narrow alleys of old Beijing .

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A: For years some people have been saying that railways are dead. They say, “Trains are slow, and they lose money. Motorcars and planes have made them unnecessary.”

B:    1.   . I think in these days of expensive oil, railways have become highly competitive with motorcars and planes.

A: Right. If you want to carry people or goods from place to place, they are much cheaper than planes.

B:    2.   . A plane goes in a straight line, and so does a railway.

A: What is more, it takes you from the heart of a city into the heart of another.    3.   . Nor does it hold you up as a car does in heavy traffic.

B:    4.   . Modern railway lines give you a smooth, untroubled journey. We’ve just entered the age of super-fast trains, traveling at 160 miles an hour and more.

A：5.

A. So railways will have very bright future, I dare say. 

B. It doesn’t leave you as a plane does, miles and miles from the city center.

C. Far from being dead, railways are developing very quickly.

D. Trains are really slower than planes. 

E. And they have much in common with planes.

F. But it is far from the truth. 

G. Trains are really more comfortable than planes.

 

It’s interesting to see how people make use of the time they spend on public transport in Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai.

In crowded buses and trains people manage to take a short nap and some even reach the snoring stage. Or they spread out a newspaper over multiple knees and arms to read about the latest sport results or political crisis.

Then there are the experienced travellers who have been playing cards with the same group over the last decade or so. They even have their specific seats so well-worn that you can make out the shape of their backsides.

There is no doubt about it. Travelling by public transport is being in the thick of the seasons of life — a sweaty life in summer where people, blissfully unaware of the rivers of sweat running down their brows and inside their clothes. At the first smell of a perfumed man or woman boarding the stuffy bus or train, most people feel they are reborn.

During the rains you can’t avoid getting wet or muddied. The windows, almost always, are not a perfect fit and if you’re not drenched by a sudden, heavy rain shower then you are bound to catch a jet spray of muddy water caused by a fellow motorist driving fast through a puddle.

Rains are a perfect time for people to switch their old umbrellas for new ones. Since there are so many that look alike, it’s impossible to tell whose is whose.

Winter is the time when it feels good — or at least warm — to be part of a crowd. It is amazing how much the collective breaths of a 100 or so people can raise the freezing temperature inside. Looking at the masses dressed in their bright red pullovers or green coats, it’s fun to imagine what faces lie beneath their dark woolen hats.

The cold winter passes, making way for spring. It is impossible not to see every little flower by the wayside blooming proudly. And the warm sun manages to transmit some of their pleasantness to the inside of a bus or train.

Now, wouldn’t it be perfect if we had a public transport worth the name in all our cities?

31. On Indian public transport, you can always expect to see people ________.

A. sleeping and reading newspapers

B. arguing and playing games

C. enjoying the view and playing cards

D. carrying umbrellas and whispering politely

32. According to the author what will make passengers feel refreshed during summer travelling?

A. The cool evening breeze.　　　　　　　　　 B. The rain pouring over their clothes.

C. The joy of a game of cards.　　　　　　　　 D. The sweet fragrance of a new passenger.

33. If you see people in colourful clothing and breathing heavily, you are probably travelling during the ________.

A. summer B. rainy seasons C. winter D. spring

34. We can infer from the passage that __________.

A. Indian people don’t mind switching umbrellas with others

B. almost everyone in India wears perfume when they go out

C. the buses and trains are old and in poor conditions

D. Indian transport is the most crowded in the world

35. What is the tune of language used in this passage?

A. Humourous.　　 B. Critical.　　　 C. Frightening.　　　 D. Concerned.

In American schools, computers have done many of the jobs that teachers used to do. Computers ask students questions. If the students give the right answer, the computer will say “Wonderful!” Some computers even read stories aloud to students. Students can do experiments on their computers and can do homework on floppy disks（软盘）.

Both students and teachers are crazy about computers. “With computers, students get help quickly,” said one teacher. “But if the students don’t have computers, they must wait for me to walk around and get to them.”

              “I can type faster than I can write,” said a student. “Using a computer is easier than using an eraser.”

              Computers are also very patient. A teacher may become angry at a student sometimes. But computers are always calm. When a student gives the wrong answer, the computer just says, “Please try again.”

              Companies that make software for school have a difficult job. They must make the software as interesting as the programs that students watch on TV. But they have made much success, because students like computers as much as teachers do.

If a student gives a wrong answer, a computer might say, “_________”.

              A. Wonderful         B. Please try again         C. Bad luck.          D. Use an eraser

Students like computers because computers ________.

              A. are fast and interesting                           B. are not patient

              C. can do some experiments                       D. can do homework for them

Companies that make software for schools have a hard job because ________.

              A. they have to make the software very interesting      B. they have made little success

              C. the students are interested in TV programmes     D. students don’t like computers

According to the passage, computers can do the following things except _______.

              A. asking question                                     B. reading stories aloud

              C. telling the students whether the answers are right.

              D. making TV programmes

The main idea of the article is ________.

              A. students like computers better than TV

              B. students like computers better than school

              C. computers can do many jobs that teachers do for schools

              D. computers are not good for school

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.
【小题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.

【小题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

【小题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.

【小题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.