解读2013年辽宁英语高考阅读理解A篇

China is a land of bicycles. ①At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. ②Millions of them, all black. Cars were ③rare. 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). ⑧To 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 ④made 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.

注解：

①At least，至少。我们知道至多我们用at most；

②Millions of（数以百万的，当这些表示数字的单词指示不明确的不具体的数字时，我们通常会用复数的形式而且还会在后面加上of，比如说hundreds of 几百个；但是当表示具体的数字时候，后面不能加上of而且也不能用复数，比如说three hundred students）

③rare，稀少的，罕见的

④make it 成功做成某事，达到

56. 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.（对应原文那句：For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today.）

C. Because they are colorful and available.

D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.

57. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ______________.

A. to ride it for fun

B. to use it for transport

C. to experience local skills（对应原文那句：  Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. ）

D. to improve his riding skills

58. How did the author feel about his street crossing?

A. It was boring.

B. It was difficult.（对应原文那句： 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.）

C. It was lively.

D. It was wonderful.

59. Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience?

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.（对应原文那句：The feeling on the bicycle was amazing.）