A subway is not just an important form of transport. It is also a window for other people to learn about local cultures.
Beijing, China The Beijing Subway was opened in 1971 and is the oldest subway system in China. It has added some modern technologies. All stations now have touch-screen maps. In some stations, people can also see traditional Chinese culture. For example, on the walls of a few stations, there are some pictures of blue-and-white porcelain (青花瓷).
Stockholm, Sweden The first subway in Stockholm was opened in 1950. The Stockholm Subway is well-known 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, UK The London Underground or the Tube is the oldest subway in the world. It was opened in 1863. During World War Ⅱ, it was used to protect people from German planes’ attacks (袭击) on London. Now, it is a symbol of the city. There is no air conditioning in the subway, so it is very hot in summer.
New York, the USA 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 moonwalk dances like Michael Jackson, playing the guitar and singing.
14. 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. |
15. 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 |
16. Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Michael Jackson often dances in the New York City Subway. |
B.Tourists feel cool when they take the London Underground in summer. |
C.Several stations of the Stockholm Subway are built in caves. |
D.Some stations of the Beijing Subway are decorated with pictures of porcelain. |
17. The introduction (介绍) of the subways mainly shows the ________ of different cities.
A.great changes | B.long history | C.local culture | D.public transport |
18. The passage may come from ________.
A.a storybook | B.a travel magazine | C.a science book | D.a newspaper ad |