Question

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.How long has the speaker lived in a big city?

A.One year. B.Ten years. C.Eighteen years.

2.What is the speaker’s opinion on public transport?

A.It’s comfortable. B.It’s time-saving. C.It’s cheap.

3.What is good about living in a small town?

A.It’s safer. B.It’s healthier. C.It’s more convenient.

4.What kind of life do the speakers seem to like most?

A.Busy. B.Colorful. C.Quiet.

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.A

4.B

【解析】

【原文】

I grew up in a small town until I was 18 and then moved to a big city, so I have experienced the good and bad sides of both. I never thought that I would like living in a big city, but I was wrong. After ten years of living in one, I can’t imagine ever living in a small town again. Surely small towns and big cities both have some problems in terms of transport. In a small town, you have to own a car to make life comfortable. You can’t get around without one because there isn’t any kind of public transport. Big cities generally have heavy traffic and expensive parking, but there you have a choice of taking public transport, which is cheaper than driving. So, if you don’t have a car, you’d better live in the city. I also love the exciting life in big cities. I can always enjoy a lot of films, concerts, and other wonderful shows. However, these things are not common in small towns. The final thing I like about large cities is that you can meet different kinds of people. I think that living in an area where everyone was just like me would quickly become dull. Of course, safety should be considered, and that’s one area where small towns are better than big cities. Still, I would rather be a bit more careful and live in a large city than to feel safe but dull.