20.A subway is not just an important form of transport.It is also a window for other people to learn about local cultures.
Beijing,China
The Beijing Subway was opened in 1969 and is the oldest subway system in China.It has added some modern technologies.All stations now have touch-screen maps.In some stations,people can also see traditional Chinese cultures.For example,on the walls of a few stations of Line 8,there are some pictures of blue and white porcelain.
Stockholm,Sweden
The system of the Stockholm Subway has 100stations in use,of which 47 are underground and 53 above ground.The first subway line for Stockholm was opened in 1950.The Stockholm Subway is well-known for its decoration of the stations.It is called the longest art gallery in the world.Over 90 percent of its stations are decorated with paintings.A few stations are decorated with red bedrocks.This makes you feel as if you are in a cave.
London,UK
The London Under ground or the Tube is the oldest subway in the world.It was opened in 1863.During World War II,it was used to protect people from German plane attacks on London.Now,it is a symbol of the city.There is no air conditioning in the trains,so it is very hot in summer.
New York,US
The New York City Subway has the most extensive public transportation system in the world,with 469stations.It is also one of the world’s oldest public transit systems.The New York City Subway runs 24hours a day.It has an express train on almost every line.You can get to your dest
ination promptly.The trains themselves are full of fun; you will see people doing moonwalk dances like Michael Jackson,playing the guitar and singing.
69.TheC is called the longest art gallery in the world.
A) Beijing Subway
B) London Underground
C) Stockholm Subway
D) New York City Subway
70.The London UndergroundA.
A) is also called the Tube
B) is the symbol of the UK
C) was well protected during the war
D) was opened in 1969
71.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?D
A) Michael Jackson used to dance in the New York City Subway.
B) Tourists feel cool when they take the London Underground in summer.
C) Several stations of the Stockholm Subway are built in caves.
D) Some stations of the Beijing Subway are decorated with pictures of porcelain.
72.In Parag raph Five,the underlined word“promptly”probably meansC.
A) finally
B) carefully
C) quickly
D) safely
73.The passage mainly shows theD of different cities.
A) great changes
B) long history
C) local cultures
D) public transports
74.We may read the passage from aA.
A) travel magazine
B) science book
C) newspaper report
D) picture book.