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北京市房山区2016届九年级上学期英语期末测试
Subway
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 1969 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 cultures. 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 system of the Stockholm Subway has 100 stations in use, of which 47 are underground and 53 above ground. The first subway line for 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 plane attacks(袭击)on London. Now, it is a symbol of the city. There is no air conditioning in the trains, so it is very hot in summer.
New York, US
The New York City Subway has the most extensive public transportation system in the world, with 469 stations. It is also one of the world's oldest public transit systems. 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)promptly. The trains themselves are full of fun; you will see people doing moonwalk dances like Michael Jackson, playing the guitar and singing.
The teacher wants the students to talk about their family rules on weekends.
Julie | My weekends are always busy. I don't have much homework now, butI have to take some art and swimming classes. And I must practice the piano on Sunday. |
Daisy | I don't think my parents are very strict with me. They want me to be a happy girl. I can do what I like on weekends. And my favorite thing is to play with my dog. |
Mike | I must get up before 7:00 on the weekend. Then I need to practice playing tennis for an hour. I can only watch TV from 6:00 to 8:00 in the evening. I can't eat hamburgers or ice- cream. My parents want me to live a healthy life. |
Steve | In my family, we have to follow some rules on weekends. We must eat dinner together on Sunday. Also, we must read a book for half an hour. But the rules aren't for my sister. She's only 3 months old. |
Everyone has his or her own experiences and daily routine. Here are three people talking about their daily lives.
I work in a bank from Monday to Friday. My house is near a park and is about ten kilometres from my office. I always go to work by underground(地铁). I usually get up at 6:30 a.m. and take the underground at 7:00 a.m. It usually takes me about thirty minutes to get to my office. The underground is quick and cheap. I am never late for work. --Anna |
I am a student. My house is near a beautiful lake. My school is across from the lake. I go across a bridge on my way to school. It takes me about thirty minutes. I often go to school by boat, because it is more interesting. It takes me about twenty minutes to get to school. --Joe |
I'm a waitress. I work in a restaurant from Monday to Saturday. I often go to work by bus. It is about five kilometres from my house to the restaurant. It takes me about twenty-five minutes to go to work. Sometimes I am late for work because the traffic(交通) is busy. --Molly |
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