Question

China is a land of bicycles.At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country.Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle.Millions of them，all black.Cars were rare.Yet since my arrival(到达) in Beijing last year，I’ve found the opposite is true.There are millions of cars.However，people still use their bicycles to get around.For many，it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today.Bicycles also come in different colors－silver，green，red，blue，yellow，whatever you want.

Eager（渴望的） to be part of Chinese culture，I bought a bicycle. I at once jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.

My first ride home was orderly．To be safe，I stayed with a“pack”of bikers while cars on the streets came running quickly out of nowhere at times.I didn’t want to get hit.So I took the ride carefully.

Crossing the streets was the biggest problem.It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States.The streets here were wide，so crossing took time，skill and a little bit of luck.

I finally made it home.The feeling on the bicycle was amazing.The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful.I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people.Biking made me feel alive.

1.According to the writer，why are bicycles still popular in China today?

A. Because they are traditional and safe.

B. Because they are easy and inexpensive.

C. Because they are colorful and useful.

D. Because they are fast and cheap.

2.The writer decided to buy a bicycle because he hoped ________.

A. to ride it for fun

B. to use it for transport

C. to experience local culture

D. to improve his riding skills

3.Which of the following best describes the writer’s biking experience?

A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.

B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.

C. The author was praised by the other bikers.

D. The author took great pleasure in biking.

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.D

【解析】这篇短文讲述了作者来到中国之后，发现很多中国人都喜欢骑自行车，于是他也体验了一次骑自行车出行，他感觉这个经历很惬意。

1.细节理解题。根据短文第一段中However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today.可知，现在人们仍然选择自行车出行，因为它是最方便、最便宜的出行方式。由此可知应选B。

2.细节理解题。根据短文中Eager（渴望的） to be part of Chinese culture, I bought a bicycle.可知，作者买了一辆自行车，是因为他想体验中国的文化。故应选C。

3.推理判断题。根据短文的最后The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.可知，这里作者描述了他骑自行车出行的感受，他觉得骑自行车时，风吹着他的头发拂过他的脸，他感觉自己坐在时间的顶端，骑自行车让他觉得自己很有活力。由此可见，作者对这次经历是感到很开心的，因此D选项符合文意。

点睛：这篇短文讲述了作者来到中国之后，体验了很多人都骑的自行车，他感觉这个经历很惬意。后面的题目是细节理解和推理判断，第1小题和第2小题都可以在短文中找到答案，例如第1小题，题目问的是自行车在中国仍然很受欢迎的原因，在短文第一段中However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today.提到，现在在中国开车的人多了，但是骑自行车的人还仍然有，因为它是最方便、最便宜的出行方式，B选项的easy是方便的，inexpensive与cheap同义，故应选B。第3小题是一个推理题，询关于作者骑自行车的这个经历是怎么样的，在短文的最后一段中作者描述了他的这个经历，根据这一段中作者的描述中wonderful, sitting on top of the world, made me feel alive等可知，他是非常开心的。故应选D。