Question

A subway is not just an important form of transport. It is also a window for other people to learn about local culture.

Beijing,China The Beijing Subway began to be used in 1971 and is the oldest subway system in China. It has added some modern technologies. All stations now have touchscreen maps. In some stations,people can also see traditional Chinese culture. For example,on the walls of a few stations of Line 8 ,there are some pictures of blue and white porcelain (青花瓷) .

Stockholm,Sweden The first subway line in Stockholm opened in 1950. The Stockholm Subway is wellknown 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 (岩床) .This makes you feel as if you are in a cave.

London'the UK The London Underground or the Tube is the oldest subway in the world. It opened in

1863. During World War [[，it was used to protect people from German plane attacks (袭击) on London. Now,it is a symbol of the city. There is no airconditioner in the trains,so it is very hot in summer.

New York,the US The New York City Subway runs 24 hours a day. It has an express train on almost every line. You can get to your destination (目的地) quickly. The trains themselves are full of fun. You will see people doing the moonwalk dance like Michael Jackson,playing the guitar and singing.

() 31. Which subway is called the longest art gallery in the world?

   A. The Beijing Subway. B. The Stockholm Subway.

   C. The London Underground. D. The New York City Subway.

() 32. From the passage,we can know that the London Underground.

   A. is also called the Tube   B. is the symbol of the UK

   C. was well protected during the war   D. is the oldest transport in the world

() 33. Which of the following is TRUE?

   A. Michael Jackson often danced in the New York City Subway.

   B. Tourists feel cool when they take the London Underground in summer.

   C. Several statiorivS of the Stockholm Subway are built in caves.

   D. Some stations of the Beijing Subway are decorated with pictures of porcelain.

() 34. The introduction of the subways mainly shows the of different cities.

   A. great changes   B. long history

   C. local culture   D. public transport

() 35. The passage may come from.

   A. a storybook   B. a travel magazine

   C. a science book   D. a newspaper advertisement 

Answer 1

35. BADC

 31 〜35. BADCB