Question

In North America, most students go to school by bus. The subway is also widely used in some cities. In small towns and cities, walking is still popular.

The yellow school bus is a familiar sight all over North America. It is a very convenient form of transportation because it takes students right to the entrance to the school. It also gives students opportunity to chat with their friends. However, the bus is slow and does not always pick up on time.

The subway is a means of getting around quickly in many cities. However, it is expensive and can be very crowded during rush hour. Another disadvantage of the subway is that the stops are not so close to the school, and students often have to walk considerable distance or take a bus from the subway stop to the scho

Walking has a number of advantages for those who live reasonable close to school. It's free and it provides a form of exercise. However, it's no fun if you have a large backpack full of books to carry. It's also unpleasant if the weather is either too hot or cold or wet.

1.In North America, most students usually go to school by_________.

A. school bus or subway B. car or bicycle C. taxi or car

2. For many students, the yellow school bus is convenient but it is_________.

A. too expensive B. slow and sometimes late      C. crowded and dirty

3.Subways are fast but the stops are often a little bit_________the school.

A. close to B. busy for C. far away from

4.Walking is a good way for the students that live reasonable close to school and it is_________.

A. not convenient B. bad for health C. good for health

5.This passage is about_________in North America.

A. transportation B. students C. schools

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.A

2.B

3.C

4.C

5.A

【解析】

【主旨大意】本文主要介绍了美国的交通状况。

1.细节理解题。根据文章的第一段中的In North America, most students go to school by bus. The subway is also widely used in some cities.可知。

2. 细节理解题。由文章第二段中的However, the bus is slow and does not always pick up on time.

可知。

3. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的Another disadvantage of the subway is that the stops are not so close to the school, 可知。

4.推理判断题。根据最后一段中的Walking has a number of advantages for those who live reasonable close to school. It's free and it provides a form of exercise.可知。

5.主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了美国的交通状况。