The subway is not just a way to take people from one place to another. It is also a window to learn local culture.

Beijing, China

The Beijing Subway opened in 1969 and is the oldest subway system in China. During the past few years, the Beijing Subway has added(增加) some modern technologies(技术). All stations now have touch - screen maps. There are televisions inside the subway. People can also make phone calls underground. What ’ s more, if you love traditional Chinese culture, you can see some pictures of blue and white porcelain (青花瓷) on the walls of a few stations of Line 8.

New York, the US

The New York City Subway runs 24 hours a day.It has an express train on almost every line and always gets you to your destination quickly. The trains themselves are full of fun: you will see people doing the moon walk like Michael Jackson in the station.

Stockholm (斯德哥尔摩),Sweden

The first subway line for Stockholm opened in 1950. The Stockholm Subway is well-known for its decoration(装饰)of the stations. It is called the longest art gallery in the world. O ver 90% of its stations are decorated with paintings.

Tokyo, Japan

There is the busiest and probably the most high-tech subway in the world in Tokyo. One of the stations is on the fourth floor of a trade center (贸易中心). It uses the energy from people ’s footsteps to power (驱动) lighting and other electronic(电子的) equipment(设备) in the station.

1.Where will you see people doing the moon walk like Michael Jackson?

A. In the Beijing subway station

B. In the New York subway station.

C. In the Stockholm subway station.

D. In the Tokyo subway station.

2.What will passengers in the Beijing subway station enjoy only when they take Line 8?

A. TV programs.

B. Touch-screen maps

C. Pictures of blue and white porcelain.

D. The moon walk.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Nowadays people still can ’ t make phone calls in the Beijing subway station.

B. You can take the subway whenever you want in New York.

C. The subway in Stockholm is called the longest subway in the world.

D. All the subway stations in Tokyo are on the fourth floor of trade centers.

Are you learning English and do you need help with grammar? Do you want to learn new vocabulary or slang (俚语)? Well, you can find help online with these top 5 free English as a Second Language websites.

1. Dave’s ESL Cafe

This is a complete website that can help you learn and practice English. You can read many stories and do a lot of exercises to test yourself. You can also post questions and answers onto the help center.

2. About.com

You can get free English courses from About.com and you’ll get regular e-mails that will help you learn English.

3. The Classroom by Voice of America

You can watch videos and listen to news stories to improve your listening and vocabulary skills. You can also hear English words and their meanings.

4. Heinle’s Newbury House Dictionary of American English

Do you need to find the definition of a word? Use this online dictionary to find simple and clear definitions, as well as example sentences and idioms (习语). You can also find different cultural facts.

5. Personal English Portal (门户网站) on YouTube

You can watch this series of videos on YouTube to develop your listening skills. You can also do a search for “learn English” on YouTube to find other videos. This is a good way to practice English and have fun.

1.You can at the help center on the website Dave’s ESL Cafe.

A. watch videos and pictures

B. listen to news and music

C. watch movies and matches

D. read questions and answers

2.About.com often sends e-mails to its visitors to help them .

A. get relaxed B. have fun

C. become famous D. learn English

3.The underlined word “definition” means “ ” in Chinese.

A. 来源 B. 释义

C. 意图 D. 背景

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