Question

In North America, most students go to school by school bus. The underground is also widely used in some cities. In small towns, walking is still popular.

The yellow school bus can be seen all over North America. It is a very convenient(便利的)form of transportation(交通) because it takes students right to the gate of the school. It also gives students a chance to chat with their friends. However, the bus is slow and does not always come on time.

The underground runs fast in cities. However, it is expensive and can be very crowded(拥挤的) during rush hour. Another disadvantage(缺点) of the underground is that the stops are not so close to the school, and students often have to walk a long way or take a bus from the underground stop to the school.

Walking has a number of advantages for those who live close to school. It's free and it provides a form of exercise. However, it's no fun if you have a large schoolbag full of books to carry. It's also unpleasant if the weather is either too hot or cold or wet.

1. In North America, most students usually go to school ________.

A. by school bus  B. by underground

C. on foot       D. by taxi

2.For many students, the yellow school bus is convenient but it is ________.

A. too expensive   B. slow and sometimes late

C. too crowded    D. very dirty

3.Undergrounds are fast but the stops are often________ the school.

A. close to         B. in front of

C. far away from     D. behind

4.Walking is a good way for the students that live close to school and it is _______.

A. not convenient    B. bad for health

C. good for health D. not cheap

5.What is this passage about in North America?

A. Transportation    B. Students    C. Schools     D. Teachers

Answer

1.A

2.B

3.C

4.C

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：短文大意：本文主要介绍了美国的交通状况，大多数学生乘校车到校，地铁在大城市被广泛应用，步行在小城镇受欢迎。

1.A细节理解题。根据文章的第一段中的In North America, most students go to school by bus. The subway is also widely used in some cities可知，在美国大多数学生乘校车上学。所以该选A。

2.

可知，黄色的校车虽然方便，但是慢，有时迟到。所以该选B。

3.C细节理解题。根据第三段中的Another disadvantage of the subway is that the stops are not so close to the school可知，地铁快，但是经常远离学校。所以该选C。

4.C细节理解题。根据最后一段中的Walking has a number of advantages for those who live reasonable close to school. It's free and it provides a form of exercise.可知，离学校近的学生可以步行到校，步行对健康有益。所以该选C。

5.

考点：日常生活类短文阅读。