C
China?s auto (汽车) production is expected to grow
by 20 percent in 2005 to 6 million vehicles (车),
possibly passing Germany as the world?s No. 3 producer.
China is the world?s-fastest-growing auto market as
rising incomes make it possible for millions to buy their cars. Foreign
automakers are investing (投资) billions of dollars in
expanding production in China. Germany
produced 5.5 million vehicles in 2004, the No. 3 producer behind the United States and Japan.
London is
quickly becoming a major cycling (骑自行车) city after the
terrorist (恐怖分 子) bombings on London?s subway and bus system July 7, which killed 52 people.
London Mayor Ken Livingstone wants to
increase cycling 80% by 2010.
“Cycling is the
fastest, cheapest, most healthy and environmentally friendly way to get around
London, and more and more people are taking it up,”
Livingstone said.“The number of cyclists has doubled
over the last five years, while those killed or seriously injured has fallen by
40%.”
Under the London Cycling Action
Plan, Livingstone hopes to make London a world-class cycling city to reduce
congestion (交通堵塞) and pollution. London now has 273 miles of bike roads, half
built since 2000. The goal is 560 miles by 2010.
56. Why is China
the fastest-growing auto market?
A. Because Chinese
are getting higher incomes.
B. Because
foreign auto makers are investing more.
C. Because
Chinese like to have their own cars.
D. Because
Germany is producing less vehicles.
57. How many
vehicles were produced in China
in 2004?
A. 4 million.
B. 5 million.C. 6 million.D.
7 million.
58. Why is London quickly becoming a
major cycling city?
A. Because
cycling is the fastest way.
B. Because
cars are more expensive.
C. Because
people are afraid of the terrorist attacks.
D. Because
London mayor orders people to cycle.
59. How many
more miles of bike roads will be built by 2010?
A. About
210.B. About 290.C. About 470.D. About 560.
60. Which of
the following is true?
A. London is
a world-class cycling city now.
B. The mayor asks
people not to take buses.
C. Nobody
will be killed in the traffic accident.
D. The number
of cyclists has increased by 100% in the past five years.
第Ⅱ卷非选择题(共25分)