Question

What do you think Americans in the early twentieth century (1900--1925) did on weekends? What do they do on weekends now?

Then Once upon a time, people spent lots of time at home on weekends. Then, new inventions changed the weekends. People used electric(电动的) streetcars to travel in cities. On weekends, they rode the streetcars to parks. Young people liked roller coasters. The first movie lasted only one minute. Soon movies lasted longer. In the 1920s, movie theaters sold millions of tickets each week. In 1927, movies had sound. Sometimes, people stayed at home instead, and listened to another new invention — radio. People in cities worked indoors during the week, so they wanted to be outdoors on weekends. Bicycling became a popular activity.

Now With more time, money and inventions, people have many more choices. They can visit large parks like Disney World and ride modern roller coasters that go higher and faster than ever before. They can choose from lots of different movies at a multiplex (a building with many movie theaters) or watch a video at home. Many people jog, bicycle, work out at the gym, or play sports. Others turn on their TV and watch sports.

1.Which of the following do you know is the newest invention now?

A. Radio        B. Bicycle        C. Movie        D. Video

2. What do you know about the first movie?

A. It had no sound.   B. It got longer.

C. It sold well.      D. It lasted minutes.

3.Which is the best title of the text?

A. Many More Choices

B. The New Invention

C. The Popular Activities

D. The Changing Weekend

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.D

【解析】

试题分析：短文以表格的方式，介绍了以前和现在美国人是如何度过周末的。随着时间、金钱、发明的越来越多，人们不再是宅在家，看无声电影，骑电动车玩公园了；而是逛着主题公园，在多厅影院享受着不同的电影，做着各种健身运动。

1.D细节理解题。依据第二个表格的内容可知，他们可以在多厅影院享受着不同的电影，也可以在家里看录像。电影在第一个表格中就提到过。故录像是四个选项中的最新发明。答案为D。

2.A细节理解题。文中有这么一句话：In 1927, movies eventually（最终） had sound.在1927年，电影才最终有了声音。我们可以看出以前电影是没有声音的，所以应选A。

3.D细节理解题。这个题目需要我们通读全篇才能得出正确结论，短文第一句话实际上就是文章的中心句。短文以表格的形式比较了美国人以前和现在度过周末的不同方式，所以应该选D。

考点：考查日常生活类短文阅读。