15.China is a land of bicycles.At least it was back in 1992when 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 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---sivler,green,red,blue,yellow,whatever you want.
It's fun watching people biking.They rush quickly through crossroads,move skillfully through traffic,and ride even on sidewalks(人行道).Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can't provide.
Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture,I decided to buy a bicycle.Great weather accompanied my great buy.I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.
My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的).To be safe,I stayed with a"pack"of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly 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.
25.According to the author,why are bicycles still popular in China today?D
A.Because they are traditional and safe.
B.Because they are convenient and inexpensive.
CBecause they are colorful and available.
D.Because they are fast and environment friendly.
26.The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intendedA.
A.to ride it for fun
B.to use it for transport
C.to experience local skills
D.to improve his riding skills
27.How did the author feel about his street crossing?B
A.It was boring.
B.It was difficult.
C.It was lively.
D.It was wonderful.
28.Which of the following best describes the author's biking experience?B
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.
分析 本文講述了中國作為一個自行車大國,吸引了作者這樣的外國友人騎自行車.自行車作為一種方便快捷的交通方式,在交通方式日益復(fù)雜的現(xiàn)代社會,正扮演著不可或缺的重要角色.
解答 25.D.細(xì)節(jié)理解題.較易.根據(jù)第一段的For many,it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel today(對許多人來說,今天,這是最容易和最便宜的旅行方式).這句可知:自行車在中國仍然很受歡迎的原因是自行車不貴(inexpensive)而且方便(convenient).所以答案為D.
26.A.細(xì)節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)第三段第一句"Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture,I decided to buy a bicycle."可知,"我"想要成為這種中國文化的一員,決定買一輛自行車,即想要體驗這種文化.故選A項.
27.B.細(xì)節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)第五段第一句"Crossing the streets was the biggest problem."可知,騎車過馬路是有難度的.故選B項.
28.B.推理判斷題.文章最后一段中有很多描述性的詞語,amazing(令人驚異的),wonderful(美妙的),on the top of the world(世界的頂端)和Biking made me feel alive(騎自行車讓我感覺充滿活力)等,這些無不說明騎自行車給作者帶來很大快樂.可推知"我"非常喜歡騎自行車.故選B項.
點評 本篇文章主要是細(xì)節(jié)理解方面的題型,需要考生通過跳讀迅速找到對應(yīng)的句子進行詳細(xì)理解,句子的理解可以結(jié)合上下文意思,通過邏輯推理得到.