13.Overhead bridges are found in many parts of Beijing,especially in places where traffic is very heavy and crossing the road is dangerous.
The purpose of these bridges is to enable pedestrians (行人) to cross roads safely.Overhead bridges are used to very much the same way as zebra crossings.They are more efficient although less convenient because people have to climb up a long flight of steps.This is inconvenient especially to older people.When people use an overhead bridge,they do not hold up traffic.However,when they cross a busy road using a zebra crossing,traffic is held up.This is why the government has built many overhead bridges to help pedestrians and to keep traffic moving at the same time.
The government of Beijing has spent a large amount of money on building these bridges.For their own safety,pedestrians should be encouraged to use them instead of risking their lives by dashing across the road.Old people,however,may find it a little difficult climbing up and down the steps,but it is still much safer than walking across the road with all the danger of moving traffic.
Overhead bridges serve a very useful purpose.Pedestrians,both old and young,should make it a habit to use them.This will prevent unnecessary accidents and loss of life.

1.What is the advantage of overhead bridges mentioned in this passage?C
A.Taller trucks can pass under them.
B.Pedestrians can climb up and have a view of the city.
C.They are safer for pedestrians and can keep traffic moving at the same time.
D.They are easier and more convenient for the pedestrians.
2.Why were overhead bridges built in Beijing?A
A.Because they prevent traffic from being held up.
B.Because they provide an easy way for the drivers to cross the road.
C.Because they save money for the government.
D.Because they save time for the pedestrians.
3.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?D
A.Overhead bridges are found in every part of Beijing.
B.Overhead bridges are only found in the center of Beijing.
C.Overhead bridges are found in many parts of big cities in China.
D.Overhead bridges are found in places where traffic is heavy.
4.The underlined words a zebra crossing probably meanA.
A.a safe place across a road for pedestrians to walk across the road
B.a wild animal from Africa that looks like a horse with broad dark brown and white stripes on its body
C.a safe place across a road for zebras to walk across the road
D.a safe place across a road for children to play a game
5.What is the writer's attitude towards overhead bridges?B
A.It is inconvenient to older people to walk across the road.
B.It is much safer for pedestrians though climbing up and down the steps may be a little difficult,
C.An overhead bridge is more beautiful than a zebra crossing.
D.To build overhead bridges is the business of the government.
10.Today,roller skating is easy and fun.But many years ago,it wasn't easy at all.Before 1750,people never tried skating on wheels.That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin.Merlin's work was making instruments.In his free time he liked to play the violin.Merlin was a man with many ideas and many dreams.People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to go to an important party.He was very pleased and a little excited.As the day of the party came near,Merlin began to think.He wanted to find a way to make a wonderful entrance at the party.Merlin had an idea.He thought that he would attract a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll.Finally,he decided to put two wheels under each shoe.These were the first roller skate shoes.Merlin was very proud of them.He dreamed of arriving at the party and skating into the room while playing the violin.He was sure that everyone would be very surprised.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room,playing his violin.Everyone was really surprised to see him.There was just one problem.Merlin had no way to stop his roller skating.He rolled on,playing the violin.Then,with all eyes on him,Merlin hit into a huge mirror on the wall.The mirror broke into many pieces with a very loud noise.But nobody forgot Merlin's wonderful entrance after that.
66.The story tells us that people began to enjoy roller-skatingC.
A.before the year 1750                
B.before the invitation
C.because of Joseph Merlin            
D.because it was dangerous
67.People called Merlin a dreamer becauseB.
A.he slept and dreamed a lot          
B.he was full of different ideas
C.he was a talented violinist         
D.he always made people's dreams come true
68.Dmade Merlin think of skating on wheels.
A.Merlin's work  
B.Merlin's violin    
C.A huge mirror       
D.An important party
69.What was Merlin's problem after he rolled into the room?A
A.He couldn't stop his roller-skating.
B.He couldn't attract a lot of attention.
C.Everyone was surprised at him.
D.He couldn't play the violin while rolling.
70.The text is mainly aboutC.
A.a strange man                       
B.an unusual party        
C.how roller skating began            
D.how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century.
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