New York is a very large city with 8 million people. How do so many people move about the city on their way to work and school? So, we should know something about its transportation.

In New York you can travel about the city by subway, bus, taxi and car. The subway runs on the railroad lines under the city. It crosses the city at different points and goes all parts of the city. Traveling by subway is the fastest way to get around the city.

The second way to travel around the city is by public bus. It’s a slower way to travel. This is because the bus moves in road traffic which is often heavy.

You can also travel around the city by taxi. This is the most expensive way, but the taxi will take you to the very place you wish to go to. If traffic is heavy, the taxi will be slow. During the mornings and afternoons, this is the “rush hour”. This is the time when the traffic is very heavy with people going to and from work.

The last way to get around New York is using your own car. However（但是）, it’s not easy for you to drive, especially（尤其是）when you are driving in the “rush hour”. If there is an accident（交通事故）on the road, you will have to wait for a long time.

The best time to travel around the city is from 9am to 4 pm. This is the time after the morning “rush hour” and before the evening “rush hour”. Traffic will be less crowded because most people are already at school or at work.

1. This passage is mainly（主要）about _____.

2. The fastest way to travel in New York is by _____.

3.The most expensive way to travel in New York is by _____.

4.If you travel in New York in your own car, which of the following is the best time?

New York is a very large city with 8 million people. How do so many people move about the city on their way to work and school? So, we should know something about its transportation.
In New York you can travel about the city by subway, bus, taxi and car. The subway runs on the railroad lines under the city. It crosses the city at different points and goes all parts of the city. Traveling by subway is the fastest way to get around the city.
The second way to travel around the city is by public bus. It’s a slower way to travel. This is because the bus moves in road traffic which is often heavy.
You can also travel around the city by taxi. This is the most expensive way, but the taxi will take you to the very place you wish to go to. If traffic is heavy, the taxi will be slow. During the mornings and afternoons, this is the “rush hour”. This is the time when the traffic is very heavy with people going to and from work.
The last way to get around New York is using your own car. However（但是）, it’s not easy for you to drive, especially（尤其是）when you are driving in the “rush hour”. If there is an accident（交通事故）on the road, you will have to wait for a long time.
The best time to travel around the city is from 9am to 4 pm. This is the time after the morning “rush hour” and before the evening “rush hour”. Traffic will be less crowded because most people are already at school or at work.
【小题1】 This passage is mainly（主要）about _____.

New York is a very large city with 8 million people. How do so many people move about the city on their way to work and school? So, we should know something about its transportation.
In New York you can travel about the city by subway, bus, taxi and car. The subway runs on the railroad lines under the city. It crosses the city at different points and goes all parts of the city. Traveling by subway is the fastest way to get around the city.
The second way to travel around the city is by public bus. It’s a slower way to travel. This is because the bus moves in road traffic which is often heavy.
You can also travel around the city by taxi. This is the most expensive way, but the taxi will take you to the very place you wish to go to. If traffic is heavy, the taxi will be slow. During the mornings and afternoons, this is the “rush hour”. This is the time when the traffic is very heavy with people going to and from work.
The last way to get around New York is using your own car. However（但是）, it’s not easy for you to drive, especially（尤其是）when you are driving in the “rush hour”. If there is an accident（交通事故）on the road, you will have to wait for a long time.
The best time to travel around the city is from 9am to 4 pm. This is the time after the morning “rush hour” and before the evening “rush hour”. Traffic will be less crowded because most people are already at school or at work

1. 1.

   This passage is mainly（主要）about _____

   1. A.
      the weather of New York
   2. B.
      the transportation of New York
   3. C.
      the people in New York
   4. D.
      traffic accidents in New York
2. 2.

   The fastest way to travel in New York is by _____

   1. A.
      subway
   2. B.
      taxi
   3. C.
      bus
   4. D.
      car
3. 3.

   The most expensive way to travel in New York is by _____

   1. A.
      subway
   2. B.
      taxi
   3. C.
      bus
   4. D.
      car
4. 4.

   If you travel in New York in your own car, which of the following is the best time?

   1. A.
      From 8am to 10 am
   2. B.
      From 3am to 10 pm
   3. C.
      From 3 am to 5 pm
   4. D.
      From 10 am to 3pm

Once upon a time，there was a child ready to be born. So1he asked God，”they tell me you are sending me to2, but being so small and helpless，3am I going to live there?”
“ 4the many angels (天使) , I chose one for you. She will be waiting for you and will take care of you. ”God replied.
“But here in Heaven(天堂), I do5else but sing and smile! That’s enough for me to be happy. ”
God said，’’Your angel will sing and smile for you every day. And you will feel your angel’s love and be6. ”
The child said , “And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me7 I don’t know the language that men speak?”
God told the child，’’Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweetest words you will ever hear, and with8patience(耐心)and care，your angel will teach you9. ”
The child said，“I’ve10that on the earth there are bad men. who will protect me?”
God said，“Your angel will protect you11it means risking her life(冒生命危险). ”
“But 1 will always be sad because 1 will not see you any more. ”
“Your angel will always talk to you about12and in fact , I will always be next to you. ”
At the moment there was much peace(静寂)in Heaven，but voices from the earth could already be heard , and the child，in a hurry, asked，’’Oh , God，if I am about to13now, please tell me my angel’s14!”
“It is not hard to remember,” God replied15. “You will call your angel Mommy. ”

1. 1.
   1. A.
      every day
   2. B.
      any day
   3. C.
      one day
   4. D.
      some day
2. 2.
   1. A.
      the earth
   2. B.
      the moon
   3. C.
      the country
   4. D.
      the sea
3. 3.
   1. A.
      where
   2. B.
      how
   3. C.
      why
   4. D.
      when
4. 4.
   1. A.
      Between
   2. B.
      For
   3. C.
      Among
   4. D.
      With
5. 5.
   1. A.
      nothing
   2. B.
      everything
   3. C.
      anything
   4. D.
      something
6. 6.
   1. A.
      lonely
   2. B.
      happy
   3. C.
      excited
   4. D.
      surprised
7. 7.
   1. A.
      though
   2. B.
      whether
   3. C.
      after
   4. D.
      if
8. 8.
   1. A.
      no
   2. B.
      little
   3. C.
      much
   4. D.
      some
9. 9.
   1. A.
      where to go
   2. B.
      how to speak
   3. C.
      what to say
   4. D.
      which to choose
10. 10.
    1. A.
       heard
    2. B.
       remembered
    3. C.
       forgotten
    4. D.
       said
11. 11.
    1. A.
       when
    2. B.
       as soon as
    3. C.
       since
    4. D.
       even if
12. 12.
    1. A.
       me
    2. B.
       you
    3. C.
       US
    4. D.
       her
13. 13.
    1. A.
       die
    2. B.
       work
    3. C.
       study
    4. D.
       leave
14. 14.
    1. A.
       address
    2. B.
       name
    3. C.
       number
    4. D.
       job
15. 15.
    1. A.
       angrily
    2. B.
       sadly
    3. C.
       softly
    4. D.
       shyly