Question

What do you think Americans in the early twentieth century(1900~1927) 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(電動的) streetcars to travel in cities. On weekends, they rode the street cars to parks. Young people liked roller coasters(過山車). ◆The first movie lasted only one minute. Soon movies lasted longer. In the 1920s, movie theatres sold millions of tickets each week. In 1927, movies eventually(最終) 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 much 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 theatres) or watch a video at home. ◆Many people jog(慢跑), bicycle, work out at the gym, or play sports. Others turn on their TV and watch sports.

1. Before the early twentieth century, Americans used to spend their weekends _______.

A. outdoors B. in the theatre

C. at home D. in the park

2. What do you know about the first movie according to the passage?

A. It was interesting. B. It got longer.

C. It sold well. D.It had no sound.

3.The roller coasters in America go ______ than ever before.

A. higher B.faster

C. faster and higher D. more slowly

4. The best title of the text is “_______”.

A. The Popular Activities B. The Changing Weekend

C. Much More Choices D. The New Inventions

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