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 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 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

【答案】

 

1.Ｂ

2.Ｃ

3.Ｂ

4.Ｄ

【解析】

试题解析：本文是一篇记叙文，题材是自行车之旅，讲述了作者从美国来到中国，认识到中国是一个自行车王国，为了体验中国的文化，他买来自行车并且开始令他难忘的体验之旅。

1.Ｂ　细节理解题。 根据第一段倒数第二行For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today.（对许多人来说，今天骑自行车是最容易和最便宜的旅行方式）得知：自行车在中国仍然受欢迎的原因是自行车（convenient and inexpensive）不贵而且方便，所以Ｂ正确。

2.Ｃ细节理解题。根据第三段Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle.（对于与这方面的中国文化的渴望，我决定买一辆自行车）可知买自行车才原因是渴望了解中国的这方面的文化，，而选项C中的to experience local skills（体验当地文化），与文中渴望了解这方面的中国文化是一致的，所以C正确。

3.Ｂ细节理解题。倒数第二段第一句Crossing the streets was the biggest problem.是解题的依据。Ｔｈｅbiggest　problem　最多问题，说明横穿马路是difficult困难的，而且上文提到了为了不出此事，我和其他自行车手一起pack并驾齐驱，以及The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.这里的街道很宽，所以横穿需要时间，技巧和运气，和最后一段第一句I finally made it home.我终于回到了家，所以Ｂ正确。

4.Ｄ推理判断题。文中最后一段中有许多描述性词语amazing令人惊异的，wonderful美妙的，on the top of the world 世界的顶端Biking made mei feel alive骑自行车让我感觉到充满活力等，这些都是说明骑自行车给作者带来的快乐。所以D正确。

考点：考查记叙文的理解。