英语北师大版一轮特训：4-12Unit12　CultureShockWord版含解析.docVIP

Ⅰ.阅读理解(建议用时15′) A [2016·山西师大附中一模]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 in Beijing last year, Ive found the opposite is true.There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors—silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want. Its fun people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks. Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant 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. To be safe, I stayed with a“pack”of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didnt 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. 中国被称为自行车的王国，尽管汽车越来越多，但仍有大部分人选择自行车这种低碳环保的交通方式。 1．According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today? A．Because they are traditional and safe. B．Because they are convenient and inexpensive. C．Because they are colorful and available. D．Because they are fast and environment friendly. 答案：B　事实细节题。从文中第一段“For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today.”可知选B。 2．The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended________. A．to ride it for fu